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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE likely to launch at CES 2022
The CES 2022 is slated to take place in Las Vegas from from January 5 to 8. If the reports are to be believed, then the Galaxy S21 FE could go official in the initial days of CES. This contradicts previous rumours suggesting January 11, 2022 as the launch date, GizmoChina reported.
OnePlus 7 series receives latest Oct 2021 security patch
This is a smaller update that comes with underhood improvements and bumps the Android Security Patch Level, reports GizChina. The firmware versions for the OnePlus 7 Pro in the global market and Europe are 11.0.4.1.GM21AA and 11.0.4.1GM21BA, respectively. The vanilla OnePlus 7 gets 11.0.4.1.GM57AA and 11.0.4.1GM57BA as the firmware versions in the global market and Europe, respectively.
macOS Monterey users reportedly facing connectivity problems with USB hubs
macOS Monterey is the next version of Apple's desktop and laptop operating system that replaces the previous macOS Big Sur and it was introduced alongside the latest Apple ecosystem updates back in June at WWDC 2021. Some users noted that macOS Monterey is specifically causing issues with USB 3.0 devices. For some people, their USB hub is no longer working at all, while for others their hub's HDMI and USB-C ports continue to function.
Apple has most loyal smartphone users in US: Report
According to research group CIRP, a vast majority of Apple's iPhone customers stick with the platform, with the company estimated to have curated the highest brand loyalty out of any smartphone manufacturer operating in the US. The report said that the calculation was based on the per cent of new iPhone customers who upgraded from a previous iPhone model.
Meta acquires developer behind VR fitness app 'Supernatural'
According to TechCrunch, Supernatural has been one of the real success stories in virtual reality fitness, with movement-based high-impact cardio exercises. It is a sensible acquisition as the company looks to broaden its VR and other ambitions into a kind of metaverse, the report said. "We are excited because our partnership with Meta means we will have more resources to expand and bring you even more music, more creative ways to workout, more features and more social experiences for VR," Within CEO Chris Milk and Head of Fitness Leanne Pedante wrote in a blog post.
Google unable to meet Pixel 6 Pro demand: Report
According to GizmoChina, a new banner has now been put into place atop the Pixel 6 Pro page on the Google Store website. "Due to high demand, some Pixel 6 Pro models may be out of stock or have long delivery times," it reads. "Get notified when they're back in stock, or check out other authorised retailers who may have them available," it added. Underneath the banner, you get a couple of buttons, one of which is for joining the waitlist and the other to see other retailers you can try to get the phone from instead.
How iPhone 13 Pro Max can be your perfect Diwali photographer
With Cinematic mode, the iPhone 13 Pro Max camera can record videos with a shallow depth of field and add beautiful focus transitions for a cinema-grade look. And Night Mode automatically turns on when the camera detects a low-light environment. Depending on how dark the scene is, the iPhone might take a Night mode photo quickly, or it might take several seconds. According to artist Gursimran Basra, to capture beautiful low-light photographs, it is extremely important to keep your iPhone stable to get the maximum sharpness out of the phone.
iOS users can now Super Follow on Twitter
The feature, first released in September and only available in the US and Canada, allows users to monetise their Twitter account and create exclusive content through monthly subscriptions. Twitter first announced Super Follows in February and rolled it out to select creators in September, reports The Verge. Within the first two weeks, subscribers had contributed around $6,000, according to SensorTower.
Google announces new features for user's safety, security
The company said that users should be able to choose the privacy settings that are right for them, with controls that are easy to use and understand. "Back in May, our Photos team introduced Locked Folder on Pixel - a passcode-protected space where you can save photos and videos separately, so they won't show up as you scroll through Google Photos or any other apps on your device," the company said in a blog post.
'JioPhone Next' to be available from Diwali, book it at Rs 1,999
The made-for-India smartphone, jointly designed by the two companies, will be available at an entry price of only Rs 1,999 and "the rest paid via easy EMI over 18 or 24 months". The affordable smartphone can also be purchased upfront without financing for only Rs 6,499. The smartphone will be available across the country at Reliance Retail's extensive network of JioMart Digital retail locations.
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