TECHNOLOGY

iOS 15.4 may finally bring 120Hz animations to all apps
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It looks like Apple was able to squash the Core Animation bug that would not allow animations to go beyond 60 fps, reports GSMArena. It is impossible to confirm, right now, if all apps will run at 120 frames per second automatically. In addition, the iOS 15.4 beta added a new feature designed to allow Face ID to be used with a mask and without an Apple Watch for authentication.
Windows 11 adoption happening twice as fast as Windows 10
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According to XDA Developers, the January usage report published by AdDuplex shows that Windows 11 has almost doubled its user base since November 2021. In the two months since the last report, back in November, Windows 11 has nearly doubled its usage share to 16.1 per cent. In November, it was at 8.6 per cent. Users are adopting Windows 11 much quicker than expected, which is twice as fast as they adopted Windows 10.
'Delete Spotify' message appears mysteriously on Spotify itself
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The social media accounts of the alt-rock band tell that they're particularly not the fans of the audio streaming giant, Spotify's payment policies, or its stance on Joe Rogan, as per 'Variety'.
Apple warns macOS Monterey beta testers of FileVault issue
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Apple issued its first beta of macOS Monterey 12.3 on Thursday, allowing participants in the Developer Beta program to download and try out the operating system update, reports AppleInsider.
Samsung patents dual-fold smartphone
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The foldable phone will have two hinges to support its three display parts. When completely unfolded, the dual-fold smartphone could be used as a tablet. The smartphone contains three displays that would be foldable with the help of two hinges, one part of which will fold inwards and the other part will fold outwards making a Z-like shape.
How Delhi-based startup mesmerised the world with drone light show
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The 10-minute drone light show was conceived, designed and produced by Botlab Dynamics, a start-up incubated by IIT Delhi, which is now being run by Tanmay Bhunkar, Anuj Kumar Barnwal and Dr Sarita Ahlawat.
iOS 15.4 to add EU digital Covid-19 vaccination records in Wallet apps
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Apple's release notes indicate that EU Digital Covid-19 certificates issued by Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Cape Verde, North Macedonia, and Palestine also currently can't be verified or added to the Wallet app on the iOS 15.4 beta.
Elon Musk offers teen $5K to stop tracking his private jet location
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The billionaire reached out to the 19-year-old, Jack Sweeney, last November to express concern about a Twitter account he runs called @ElonJet, which provides regular updates on flights of well-known figures by using publicly available data. Musk offered Jack $5,000 (Rs 3.75 lakhs) to stop tweeting about his jets. However, Jack turned down Musk's offer and instead demanded $50,000 (Rs 37.55 lakhs), saying that the amount would cover his college fees and also help him buy a Tesla car, according to Protocol.
WhatsApp group admins will soon be able to delete messages for all
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WhatsApp tracker WABetaInfo, a user will see the 'This was deleted by an admin' message whenever any admin deletes a particular message. The WhatsApp tracker also shared a screenshot with the tweet, showing how a message deleted by a group admin will show for Android users. Once rolled out, it would be easier for group admins to delete obscene or objectionable messages.
WhatsApp would love to unveil an exclusive Apple iPad app
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Cathcart has a message for those who have been clamoring for a native iPad app: "don't give up hope", reports The Verge. "People have wanted an iPad app for a long time," Cathcart told The Verge during an interview this week. "We would love to do it," he added. Like Instagram for the iPad, a version of WhatsApp for Apple's tablet has long eluded users despite being a heavily requested feature, the report said.
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