TECHNOLOGY
Audi adds Apple Music to wide range of its models
The company said that adding Apple Music into the infotainment system gives users the ability to access their subscription directly and intuitively from the Multi-Media Interface (MMI) screen using in-car internet data. "This seamless integration allows Apple Music subscribers to find their favourite music and discover even more new music," the company said in a blogpost.
Apple likely to launch new HomePod by early 2023
According to reliable supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant is targeting the fourth quarter of this year or the first quarter of next year for launching the next HomePod model, 9To5mac reported. Presumably, this will be a larger model than the HomePod mini, but one with features that help bring the cost down from $300 like its predecessor.
Qualcomm unveils 2 new Snapdragon chips for next-gen smartphones
With an improved Qualcomm Adreno GPU, Snapdragon 8+ claims to provide up to 10 per cent faster speeds and 30 per cent power reduction to deliver the ultimate gameplay experience. Users can expect up to 60 extra minutes of gameplay with Snapdragon 8+, that also features a Qualcomm Kryo CPU with up to 10 per cent faster processing and up to 30 per cent improvement in power efficiency.
Indian regulator sends notices to Ola, Uber for unfair trade practices
As per the data from the National Consumer Helpline (NCH), 2,482 grievances were registered by consumers against Ola and 770 grievances were registered against Uber in the month of April, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said in a statement.
Sony India unveils new Bravia TV for its users
Priced at Rs 94,990, the newly launched TV comes with TRILUMINOS Pro display that is said to reproduce life-like colour experience. "The new X80K series takes vision and sound to the next level and offers a world of entertainment with Google TV, brought to life in beautiful colour by the realism of our picture and sound technology," the company said in a statement.
After US, Canada bans China's Huawei, ZTE from 5G networks
Following the steps of its partners -- including the UK, the US, Australia and New Zealand -- Canada decided to ban the two Chinese tech companies by the start of 2028. The five countries make up an intelligence-sharing arrangement named 'Five Eyes'. The government of Canada is ensuring the long term safety of our telecommunications infrastructure.
realme targets young Indians, high-performance seekers with narzo 50 5G series: Madhav Sheth
"What we have observed in the last two years is that the way consumers shop has evolved, as have their needs. Smartphones now serve specific purposes in each of our lives. With the gaming community growing, the narzo series has seen huge adoption and recognition -- thanks to its powerful processors and unparalleled performance," Madhav Sheth, CEO realme India.
Attacks against me should be viewed through political lens: Musk
The tweet comes after the Tesla CEO wrote on the platform that he will now vote for Republicans, as conservatives return to the micro-blogging platform. "The attacks against me should be viewed through a political lens -- this is their standard (despicable) playbook -- but nothing will deter me from fighting for a good future and your right to free speech," Musk wrote on Twitter.
Twitter's new policy to hide tweets with false information during crisis
The company said that during periods of crisis access to credible, authoritative information and services is even more important. "We are introducing our crisis misinformation policy -- a global policy that will guide our efforts to elevate credible, authoritative information, and will help to ensure viral misinformation isn't amplified or recommended by us during crises," the company said in a blogpost.
Google says Android 13 Beta to have support for braille displays
The company said that it is making it easier for braille readers to use Android. "Available in our next Android 13 Beta in a few weeks, we are beginning to build out-of-the-box support for braille displays in Talkback, our screen reader within Android," the company said in a blogpost.
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