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Twitter makes it easier to search tweets from specific accounts
According to The Verge, a social media consultant noted that the button had started appearing for a small number of users last month, but now XDA Developers said that the feature has rolled out widely in the service's iOS app. Being able to limit a search to a single user's tweets is not a new Twitter feature, the report said. You can achieve the same result by using the format "from:(Twitter handle) (search term)" in the regular Twitter search box.
Apple likely working on iPad Mini featuring 120Hz ProMotion display
According to GizmoChina, a couple of months ago, Apple launched its new iPad Mini with an 8.3-inch display but soon after its release, some users started complaining about the "jelly scrolling" issue in which the right side of the screen runs faster than the left side in portrait mode. In response, Apple said that this is normal for LCD display as such screens refresh line-by-line. But now it seems that the technology giant is working on a new variant of the iPad Mini 6 that could solve the "jelly scrolling" issue on the device, the report said.
Google's parent company launches AI-driven drug discovery startup
DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis wrote in a blogpost.- "I'm thrilled to announce the creation of a new Alphabet company -- Isomorphic Labs -- a commercial venture with the mission to reimagine the entire drug discovery process from the ground up with an AI-first approach and, ultimately, to model and understand some of the fundamental mechanisms of life,"
FB is adding monetisation features to groups
The social network is testing new tools that allow group admins to make money, with new shopping, fundraising and subscription features, reports Engadget. The company announced the updates at its annual Communities Summit event, where it said the new features will help people who run groups "sustain" the communities they have built.
Huawei may launch its next-gen foldable phone in Feb 2022
A new report coming from Digital Chat Station claims that the next-generation foldable device from the company will be launched in the month of February 2022, most probably along with the flagship Mate 50 series phones. The report adds that the company is currently testing the under-display fingerprint sensor and the OLED screen for the next generation of foldable smartphones.
Meta to continue use of facial recognition feature: Report
"We believe this technology has the potential to enable positive use cases in the future that maintain privacy, control, and transparency, and it's an approach we'll continue to explore as we consider how our future computing platforms and devices can best serve people's needs," Jason Grosse, Meta spokesperson told Recode.
Apple HomePod Software 15.1.1 released with podcasts bug fix
According to Apple's release notes, the update addresses a problem that could cause podcasts to fail to play on the HomePod and HomePod mini. Apple's smart speakers will automatically update themselves, but users can do it manually. To perform a manual HomePod software update, open the Home app then tap on the Home icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. Choose Home Settings from the resulting pop-up window. Then choose Software Update. Apple's support website has more details.
Roblox outage sparks usage rise in rival mobile games
The Roblox outage began on October 28 and lasted until October 31, during which time players were unable to access the game or even visit its website. According to Sensor Tower, comparing the period of full-day outage from October 29 to 31, the average time spent on the app declined by 93 per cent week-over-week worldwide. This is due to our panel of installs continuing to show session counts based on attempts to access the app.
Tesla adding cloud sync feature to driver profiles
In Tesla software updates reports there is a reference to a new feature called "Cloud Profiles", which gives the user the option to aEnable Vehicle Sync' for individual driver profiles. Musk previously said cloud-synced profiles were on the way and one can expect Cloud Profiles feature to be available in a software update later this year.
Hit by Apple fees, Facebook offers creators new way to earn money
In a Facebook post, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that as we build for the metaverse, we're focused on unlocking opportunities for creators to make money from their work. "The 30 per cent fees that Apple takes on transactions make it harder to do that, so we're updating our Subscriptions product so now creators can earn more," he posted late on Wednesday.
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