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Google to pay $90 mn to developers to settle Play Store lawsuit
"To continue to provide developers with a tiered pricing model, we'll maintain Google's 15 per cent commission rate for the first $1 million in annual revenue earned from the Google Play Store for US developers, which we implemented in 2021," the Wilson White, VP, Government Affairs and Public Policy at Google said in a statement late on Thursday.
BMW adopts Google's Android Automotive OS for future vehicles
From March 2023, the BMW Group will be expanding its BMW Operating System 8 and integrating Android Automotive OS (AAOS) into certain model series for the first time as a second technological approach alongside the current Linux-based variant, the company said in a statement. The expanded operating system can also be used in different vehicle series.
Elon Musk is on his longest-ever Twitter break amid challenges
Musk, a serial Tweeter, last posted on June 22 on the battle between SpaceX and the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over broadband usage. "Their attempt to bait and switch satellite spectrum for cellular spectrum is super shady and unethical.A If they are successful, it would hurt the least served and completely unserved of the world. Very messed up," he had tweeted before going into a hiatus.
Global smartphone sales fall below 100 mn units for 2nd time in 10 yrs
The last time global smartphone sales went below the 100 million mark was during the first Covid-wave in May 2020, according to Counterpoint Research. Even after a "V" shaped recovery following the first COVID-19 wave in 2020, the smartphone market has still not reached the pre-pandemic levels. The global smartphone sales declined 4 per cent (month-on-month) and 10 per cent (year-on-year) last month.
Garmin unveils new smartwatches with solar charging in India
"With running becoming more and more popular in India, we are extremely proud to announce our newest range Forerunner 955 Solar and Forerunner 255 Series, a GPS running smartwatch which continues to provide world-class technology and features to the athletes in India," Sky Chen, Director of Garmin Southeast Asia and India, said in a statement.
Spotify launches new programme for emerging podcasters in India
The company launched 'RADAR Podcasters' programme in 15 global markets, including India. It takes its name and format from 'RADAR', which supports up-and-coming artists. Additionally, Spotify also announced the initial slate of podcasters that will be spotlighted with the RADAR programme.
Tesla ranks low on EV quality, battery vehicles more problematic: Report
According to consumer research and analytics firm JD Power, Polestar is ranked last while Elon Musk-run Tesla ranks seventh from the bottom on its list. JD Power recorded 226 problems per 100 Tesla vehicles. Owners of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) cite more problems with their vehicles than do owners of vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE), the report noted.
Snap's paid subscription 'Snapchat Plus' now live for $3.99/month
The company said that it will be available at launch in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. However, Snapchat mentioned that it will expand the feature to more countries over time. "We have always enjoyed creating new features for our community, and historically we have tested new features in different ways, rolling them out to various Snapchatters and geographies.
Countdown for Indian rocket's Thursday flight begins
The mission is codenamed PSLV-C53/DS-EO by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). During the countdown, the rockets' engines powered by liquid fuel will be filled and all other systems will be checked. The Indian rocket will carry three satellites -- the 365 kg DS-EO and 155 kg NeuSAR, satellites belonging to Singapore and built by Starec Initiative of South Korea.
IT Ministry warns Twitter to comply with new IT rules or face action
According to reliable sources, the micro-blogging platform is yet to reply to two notices sent by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) last month. The government told Twitter to act on the content take-down notices sent under Section 69 A of the IT Act along with non-compliance notices issued for not taking the content down.
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