TECHNOLOGY

New Apple iPhones, Samsung devices get faster 5G access in US
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Verizon said that all phones it releases as of now will support C-band 5G. The carrier expects to offer over 20 compatible phones by the end of 2022.
Galaxy S22 Series with Exynos SoCs spotted on Italian e-retailers: Report
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Samsung Galaxy S22 is listed with the model number SM-S901B, while Samsung Galaxy S22+ and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra bear the model numbers SM-S906B and SM-S908B respectively. These handsets are listed to sport an Exynos SoC under the hood, reports GizmoChina.
BharatPe Co-founder Ashneer Grover takes voluntary leave amid controversy
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Grover informed the Board of the fintech platform about his decision to proceed on leave earlier in the day. Grover's decision to take a voluntary leave came after he allegedly used inappropriate language against Kotak Group staffers and an ongoing tussle with the bank.
Digital payments adoption accelerating: RBI-DPI
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Accordingly, the index reading for September 2021 rose to 304.06 (index value) from 270.59 in March 2021. Starting from March 2018, the index stood at 153.47 in March 2019, 173.49 in September 2019.
Hyderabad's Biophore to manufacture ingredients of Pfizer's Covid drug
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The anti-viral pill developed by Pfizer recently received emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The key intermediates of Nirmatrelvir, one of the active ingredients of Paxlovid, the latest anti-Covid therapy, approved by US authorities.
Garmin launches its first-ever smartwatch with voice control features
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The all new Venu 2 Plus is priced at Rs 46,990, available in 3 colours; graphite black, cream gold and powder grey. The Venu 2 Plus comes with 43-mm watch case with durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 along with stainless steel bezel and a comfortable 20-mm industry-standard quick release silicone band.
Microsoft brings mixed reality headset HoloLens 2 to India
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Apart from India, HoloLens 2 is also available in Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Spain, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. "HoloLens 2 helps businesses, and their employees complete crucial tasks faster, safer, and more efficiently, and creates new ways to connect with customers as well as partners," Rajiv Sodhi, Chief Operating Officer, Microsoft India said.
YouTube likely to stop making most original shows
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Going forward, the company will only fund originals in the YouTube Kids Fund and the Black Voices Fund, a program created in 2020 that committed $100 million to "amplify" Black creators on the platform, reports The Verge.
Apple returns as top global smartphone player in Q4 2021
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Apple is back at the top of the smartphone market after three quarters, driven by a stellar performance from the iPhone 13, reports market research firm Canalys. Samsung took second place, down from the top spot in Q3 2021, with a market share of 20 percent.
Apple starts rolling out new firmware version for AirPods 3
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The new firmware update rolling out brings AirPods 3 to version 4C170, and it represents the third update that Apple has released since AirPods 3 debuted, reports 9To5Google.
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