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ADIF seeks interim relief from CCI against Google play store policy
The CCI, which launched a probe two years ago into Google's alleged abuse of the Android Operating System (OS), is already looking into the potential abuse of dominance by Google in the app market. The ADIF said in a statement that the interim relief has been sought on behalf of app developers as Google's new policy will restrict certain categories of apps to use only Google Billing System (GBS) for accepting payments.
Unacademy's Graphy acquires edtech startup Spayee for $25 mn
Founded in 2014, Spayee allows content creators to produce customised courses in the form of audio and video tutorials, PDF documents, quizzes, assignments and live classes. On the other hand, Graphy was created as a platform for educational content creators to grow their audience, monetise their skills, and host live cohort-based courses.
Instagram to roll out new tools to safeguard teenagers
Facebook's Vice President of global affairs Nick Clegg, appearing on CNN's State of the Union show on Sunday, said that the photo-sharing platform will introduce "take a break" feature and also "nudge" teenagers away from bad content.
Blue Origin postpones Star Trek-famed William Shatner's spaceflight
The flight of the company's New Shepard spacecraft is now scheduled for 9.30 a.m. (7 p.m. India time) on Wednesday from Blue Origin's Launch Site One in Texas. "Due to forecasted winds on Tuesday, October 12, Blue Origin's mission operations team has made the decision to delay the launch of NS-18 and is now targeting Wednesday, October 13," read a statement on Blue Origin's website.
Tesla to begin production at German Gigafactory by 2021 end: Musk
Speaking at the "Giga-Fest" county fair style event which included music, rides and food trucks, Musk said that the electric car-maker will start with manufacturing Model Y vehicles, in addition to millions of battery cells.
Samsung joins top filmmakers to produce movies with Galaxy devices
Samsung started a campaign called "Filmed #withGalaxy" with an aim to encourage people to expand their creativity with Galaxy smartphones. Joe Wright, who is best known for directing the romantic drama film "Pride and Prejudice," is the first participant of the campaign, it added.
Now start personal chat from Microsoft Teams on Windows 11
According to the company, the new Teams experience on Windows 11 and Chat are "intended for personal Microsoft accounts and will be available only to individuals using such accounts". "There are two different apps of Microsoft Teams on Windows 11 – for personal and for work purposes. The Teams app labelled as work or school uses the icon with blue tile with a white letter 'T' inside," informed Microsoft.
Apple stops signing iOS 15 following release of iOS 15.0.1
The stoppage comes after Apple halted signing for iOS 14.8 and leaves the recently released iOS 15.0.1 as the only upgrade option, AppleInsider reported. Launched late last month, iOS 15 is Apple's next-generation operating system that introduces many new features, improvements and user interface modifications.
Xiaomi to launch 2022 Redmi Smart TV X on Oct 20
The announcement was made by the Xiaomi TV account but it didn't reveal any details of the upcoming TV, reports GizmoChina. The new 2022 Redmi Smart TV X wiL feature a refreshing strength. The Redmi Smart TV X series was officially released in May 2020.
iPhone SE 3 may come with 5G connectivity, upgraded chipset
According to Japan's Macotakara site, the Apple iPhone SE 3 will feature 5G connectivity instead of 4G seen in the iPhone SE 2020. The smartphone is also expected to come with improved performance with upgraded internals.
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