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Microsoft Surface Duo receives Feb update with notable addition
After finally receiving the Android 11 update in January, the original Surface Duo is getting its first monthly security update, which includes not only performance improvements but also a new feature. Now, Surface Duo owners will be able to stream their apps on Windows PC using the Your Phone app, reports Android Central. With the Your Phone app, you can use Android apps on your PC.
Nokia PureBook Pro laptop with FHD display launched
OFF Global is a fast-rising French startup and it has just announced a licensing agreement with Nokia for the design and sale of Nokia-branded laptops, reports GizmoChina. The Nokia PureBook Pro comes in two screen sizes: 15.6-inch and 17.3-inch. Both the variants have LED panels and support a Full HD. The laptop is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i3-1220P processor, coupled with Intel UHD Graphics. This is the same 12th-Gen Intel processor and supports 28W power.
Global consumer spending in top 100 subscription apps climbed 41% in 2021
Revenue from the top 100 earning non-game subscription apps represented about 14 per cent of the $131.6 billion that consumers spent on in-app purchases last year in both non-game apps and mobile games. This was up from when the cohort represented about 11.7 per cent of total spending in 2020.
Russia-Ukraine war set to worsen global chip shortage
The worldwide chip shortage will exist well into the last part of 2022, and possibly even 2023, according to the latest US Commerce Department report on semiconductor supply chain. "The global semiconductor chip shortage, which has only marginally been covered, may worsen due to the current Russian-Ukraine tension," said Pallavi Singh, VP at Super Plastronics Pvt Ltd (SPPL).
Meta slams Russia's move to restrict Facebook
The Russian government said on Friday that it will begin to "partially restrict" access to Facebook, after the social network put restrictions on four Russian state-linked media outlets -- the television network Zvezda, news agency RIA Novosti, and the websites Lenta.ru and Gazeta.ru. Nick Clegg, Global Affairs VP at Meta, tweeted that ordinary Russians are using Meta's apps to express themselves and organize for action.
Twitter halts ads & recommendations in Russia, Ukraine
The company said it is proactively reviewing Tweets to detect platform manipulation and taking enforcement action against synthetic and manipulated media that presents a false or misleading depiction of what's happening. The platform said it is identifying and disrupting attempts to amplify false and misleading information. Several researchers sharing Russia-Ukraine information found their Twitter accounts "unexpectedly" suspended.
Samsung Galaxy A03 with 48MP camera launched in India
"This stylish smartphone stands out with True 48MP rear camera and segment's top 6.5-inch display, powerful processor and long lasting 5000mAh battery. Galaxy A03 offers a complete package for our consumers who are curious to explore and excel at the same time," Akshay S. Rao, Deputy General Manager, Mobile Marketing, Samsung India said in a statement.
Top mobile event 'MWC 2022' in tight spot amid Russia-Ukraine war
The 'MWC 2022' is scheduled to begin -- with a mix of in-person and virtual events -- in Barcelona on February 28 and will end on March 3. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has said Ukraine's skies and airspace in Russia and Belarus within 100 nautical miles of borders with Ukraine could pose risks.
Microsoft adds all-new touch-friendly taskbar to Windows 11 test build
Microsoft has started testing a new taskbar for tablets that would only display key information like the time, date, network and battery status. The feature is currently available on the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22563. A new setting will automatically hide the taskbar when someone is not using a device as a tablet, and it will provide more screen space for Windows 11 tablet users, reports The Verge.
Apple AR/VR glasses to feature micro-OLED displays: Report
Apple is working on the most advanced chips for its unannounced AR/VR headset and now a new report has claimed that the headset would feature advanced micro OLED displays. Micro-OLED displays are built directly on to chip wafers rather than a glass substrate, which results in displays that are thinner, smaller, and more power efficient, reports MacRumors.
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