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Apple to take 27% commission on 3rd-party app payment options in Netherlands
In an update on its developer support site, Apple said it would collect 27 per cent commission instead of its usual 30 per cent on transactions made in dating apps that use alternative payment methods, reports MacRumors.
Apple Music cuts free trial period from 3 months to 1
Three years after it first appeared to be planning to shrink its free trial period, Apple Music has finally reduced it to one month, reports AppleInsider. New users get one month's free trial, instead of the previous three months, although buyers of AirPods and other devices still get six months. Apple Music's terms and conditions on the official site now make no mention of a specific period.
Twitter expands its downvote test worldwide
The company said that they have been testing how it can surface the most relevant replies within tweets with the use of downvoting on replies. The company said that Downvotes are not public, but they will help inform the micro-blogging site of the content people wants to see.
IISc commissions country's most powerful supercomputer Param Pravega
The system, which is expected to power diverse research and educational pursuits, has a total supercomputing capacity of 3.3 petaflops (1 petaflop equals a quadrillion or 1015 operations per second). A majority of the components used to build this system have been manufactured and assembled within the country, along with an indigenous software stack developed by C-DAC, in line with the Make in India initiative, according to press release by IISc.
Google unveils new Chromebook devices for teachers, students
The company said that Chromebooks play an important role in the classroom, helping 50 million students and teachers learn and collaborate from wherever they are. "We know there are many types of Chromebooks out there, and it can be hard to find the right match," Racha Slaoui, Product Manager, Chrome OS, said in a blogpost.
Instagram launches 'Take a Break' feature globally, including India
'Take a Break' is a feature that will show up for people, as they have been scrolling for a certain amount of time. "The wellbeing of young people is important to us, and we are focused on ensuring that the time spent on Instagram is intentional and people feel good about it," Natasha Jog, Public Policy Manager, Instagram, Facebook India, said in a statement.
Snapchat utilising India learnings to tap into new markets: CEO
Instant messaging platform Snapchat has crossed 100 million monthly users in India and according to Spiegel, the company has made a concerted effort over the past year to organise its team and make investments in its products to realise monetisation and community growth opportunities.
Microsoft to test new experimental Windows 11 features
The software maker said it plans to experiment more with features for Windows 11 testers to evaluate that may never ship, reports The Verge. "As part of this ongoing evolution, Insiders will see us lean more heavily on the Dev Channel as a place to incubate new ideas, work on long lead items, and control the states of individual features," Amanda Langowski, the lead for the Windows Insider Program was quoted as saying.
Motorola launches Moto G Stylus 2022 with 90Hz screen, 5,000 battery
Moto G Stylus 2022 comes in Twilight Blue and Metallic Rose. It is available in a single 6/128GB trim and retail is set at $299. Motorola US is listing the expected ship date for February 17, while pre-orders are already open, reports GSMArena. In terms of specifications, the Moto G Stylus (2022) features a 6.8-inch full HD IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 2460A-1080. It also has a 90Hz refresh rate.
Galaxy Tab S8 series prices revealed ahead of launch
The Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra is currently listed for pre-orders in France with a price tag of 1,699 euros for its most expensive version. This variant comes with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, reports GizmoChina. Samsung's Galaxy Tab S8+ is also listed for pre-orders from another French retailer, with its 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration costing 999 euros.
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