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Microsoft's top executive James Phillips quits
Phillips joined Microsoft in 2012 as a corporate vice president and strategic advisor to Satya Nadella, who has since become CEO of the company, reports Windows Central. In 2020, Phillips became the president of the Microsoft's Digital Transformation Group, which oversees the tech giant's business applications and services.
Meta takes down 23.6 mn pieces of bad content in India on FB, Instagram
Between February 1-28, Meta received 478 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and responded to 100 per cent of these reports. Of these reports, the social network provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 402 cases. These include pre-established channels to report content for specific violations, self-remediation flows where they can download their data, avenues to address account hacked issues etc.
Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day over Oppn uproar over fuel price hike
After the second adjournment when the House reassembled at 2 p.m., the panel deputy chairman Sasmit Patra said that the Union Minister for Labour and Employment Minister Bhupender Yadav will reply on the debate on the working of the Ministry but the oppositions' commotion continued as they wanted a discussion on the price rise.
Skagen launches 'Falster Gen 6' smartwatch in India
The smartwatch features a 1.28-inch touchscreen digital display, 8 GB of storage and 1 GB RAM. It also boasts an upgraded heart rate sensor to allow continuous tracking and improved signal accuracy. Users will also benefit from the new SpO2 sensor, which tracks an estimate of the wearer's blood oxygen measurements to see how well your body is circulating oxygen over time, the company claims.
Apple reportedly testing 9-inch foldable device
The delay for the launch of a foldable iPhone is quite long if it is not getting official until 2025. Earlier, the device was rumoured to launch sometime in 2023 or 2024 to catch up with the competition in the market. But the delay in the launch indicates that the tech giant is not in a hurry to enter the foldable smartphones market. The company is now focusing on MacBooks and is allegedly exploring the possibility of offering an all-screen foldable notebook. It is also currently in discussion with suppliers for around 20-inch foldable screens.
Apple may add 11-Inch MacBook Air model to obsolete products list
According to an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, all three notebooks have already been on Apple's list of "vintage" products since 2020 and will be moved to the "obsolete" list at the end of the month. The vintage products list features devices that Apple stopped distributing for sale more than five years ago and less than seven years ago.
Tata Group's super app 'Neu' arriving on April 7 to take on Amazon, Jio
The company revealed the launch date of 'Neu' on its app as well as on Google Play Store, stating that "start your new journey with us on April 7". "Experience the rewarding world of Tata Neu, packed with exclusive offers, benefits and privileges. It's your one-stop-shop for a seamless shopping and payments experience," according to the company.
Tiktok emerges as top grossing non-gaming app in Q1 2022 globally
According to The Elec, LG will start mass producing the 17-inch panels in Q3, with plans to produce around 10,000 units. LG Display is the supplier of Lenovo's 2020 ThinkPad X1 Fold, that is still shipping, for $1,330. Apple is also said to be collaborating with LG on new foldable iPad and MacBook models with flexible OLED displays
LG reportedly working on foldable OLED display for HP laptop
According to The Elec, LG will start mass producing the 17-inch panels in Q3, with plans to produce around 10,000 units. LG Display is the supplier of Lenovo's 2020 ThinkPad X1 Fold, that is still shipping, for $1,330. Apple is also said to be collaborating with LG on new foldable iPad and MacBook models with flexible OLED displays
Consumer spending in mobile games declined in Q1 2022
Mobile games on Apple's platform saw about $12.9 billion, down 2.3 per cent Y/Y, while Google Play saw its mobile game revenue decline 13.8 per cent Y/Y to $8.1 billion, reports Sensor Tower. The top three highest grossing mobile games overall as well as on the App Store all came from Chinese publishers this quarter.
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