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Obamas to end exclusive Spotify podcast deal
Former US President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama's media company is reportedly ending its exclusive podcast deal with Swedish music streaming service Spotify.
Apple iPhone 13 still selling better than past cycles: Report
According to AppleInsider, a JP Morgan analyst said that the market share of Apple's iPhone has improved in the month of March. The report mentioned that demand for the midrange iPhone SE appears to be lower than expected, with 56 per cent of representatives in a survey stating that demand is muted in 2022. Some of the carrier representatives said that demand for the third-generation iPhone SE may even be lower than the second-generation, the report said.
Apple may unveil first full-screen iPhone in 2024
The upcoming iPhone may house an under-display front camera with full screen, he added. "I think the real full-screen iPhone will come in 2024. High-end iPhones in 2024 would adopt an under-display front camera alongside the under-display Face ID. A low-light condition is detrimental to front camera quality, and ISP & algorithm are critical for quality improvements," the analyst said in a tweet.
Instagram says it is removing 'Recent' tab for some users
The photo-sharing platform said in a tweet that it is removing the 'Recent' tab on hashtag pages for some users as part of a small test, TechCrunch reported on Tuesday. "For a small group, we are testing more recent and timely content in 'Top' and 'Reels' tabs in hashtags, and removing the 'Recent' tab.
Musk willing to boost personal Twitter investment to $15 bn: Report
Musk, who disclosed ownership in Twitter in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this month, has a 9.1 per cent ownership stake in the platform, which is worth $3.4 billion currently.
Musk may also be willing to borrow against his current stake if necessary, a move that could possibly raise several billion additional dollars, citing sources, the New York Post reported on Tuesday.
HP unveils Pavilion laptops with 12th Gen processors in India
Starting at Rs 55,999, the all-new Pavilion series -- HP Pavilion 15, HP Pavilion 14 and HP Pavilion x360 -- are designed with the environment in mind, with an all-metal laptop built that contains ocean-bound plastics and recycled aluminum.
Microsoft announces 2 startup initiatives in India
Microsoft AI Innovate initiative, the company will introduce its second cohort of startups, as well as a new hackathon for startups to provide resources and support to developers for creating digital solutions. Microsoft AI Innovate's second season is inviting nominations from software-as-a-service (SaaS) startups whose core applications or services are built using Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
iPhone 14 series likely to have autofocus front camera
According to GizmoChina, details about the front-facing camera of the Apple iPhone 14 series models have leaked online as analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed what improvements will be made to the front camera of the devices. As per the new report, all four models -- iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will have an upgraded front-facing camera sensor with f/1.9 aperture and support for autofocus.
Microsoft Xbox's research, design head Chris Novak quits
According to his LinkedIn, in his current role, which he's had for more than five years, he led the user experience for things like Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Cloud Gaming, and Xbox Live, reports The Verge. At Microsoft, he also held the roles of design architect and design director.
Nice uptick in user engagement in India, says Netflix
In a first quarter (Q1) earnings call with analysts, Netflix said it has seen a nice growth in the country after it announced in December that its mobile-only plan was available at Rs 149 per month, and entry-level plan at Rs 199 per month.
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