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Samsung releases new monitor designed for video conferences
Samsung's new monitor, S40VA, comes with a pop-up webcam and microphone on the top of its display. It allows consumers to use it only when needed, offering an enhanced design look and security. The 24-inch monitor, which comes with an IPS display panel with a viewing angle of 178 degrees, is also installed with a built-in speaker.
Nokia launches budget smartphone 'C01 Plus' in India
The Nokia C01 Plus is available in India starting Monday in blue and purple colour variants for Rs 5,999 across leading offline retail stores, e-commerce platforms and Nokia.com. Customers who choose to avail the JioExclusive offer will get an instant price support of 10 per cent on the best buy price, and will have to pay Rs 5,399.
Google to release Android 12 stable version update on Oct 4: Report
According to documents, Google will publish the source code for Android 12 on October 4. This source code will be published on the Android Open-Source Project (AOSP) Gerrit, and it will very likely coincide with the release of the Android 12 stable update for Pixel phones, reports XDA-Developers. Google recently released the fifth and final beta for Pixel phones including the Pixel 5a and several third-party devices.
OPPO F19s bags Bluetooth certification, may launch soon
The smartphone with model number CPH2223, has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification site, confirming it to support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, reports GSMArena. A previous leak claimed the F19s will launch in India soon at around Rs 18,000 ($245/210) with a Snapdragon 662 SoC under the hood. In terms of specifications, the smartphone is expected to come with 6.43-inch AMOLED screen with a Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) resolution and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
iPhone 13 Pro to have max storage ever of 1TB: Report
According to Kuo, the iPhone 13 lineup will start with 128GB of storage, with no 64GB option for any models. The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will be available with up to 1TB of storage, which would be the largest capacity ever offered for an iPhone, reports MacRumors. Like other 2021 events, Apple confirmed that the September launch event will also take place virtually.
Updated Photos app for Windows 11 starts rolling out to Insiders
The app features new WinUI 2.6 controls, new Mica effects and new photo views. The app also gets the Dark Mode which will also be present system-wide with the Windows 11 update, reports GizmoChina. The app will also support extensions that can be downloaded from the Microsoft store. Currently, the redesigned Photos app is only rolling out to a select batch of users.
Samsung to defend top spot in semiconductor sales in Q3
Samsung, the world's largest memory supplier, was projected to log $22.32 billion in semiconductor sales in the July-September period, up 10 per cent from a quarter earlier, and maintain its lead against Intel Corp., according to the latest McClean Report from market researcher IC Insights.
Google One adds 5TB storage plan for $24.99/month
According to 9To5Google, the new tier is $24.99/month, falling directly in line with the pricing of the 2TB and 10TB offerings.A The new plan is also available for $249.99/year, savings of 17 per cent compared to monthly payments. The plan comes with all of the same benefits of the 2TB tier, with 10 per cent back on Google Store purchases, faster access to Google support, family sharing, and a VPN for Android phones.
GoPro Hero 10 Black likely to come with 'GP2' chip
The Hero 10 Black will come with the same 2.7-inch display as its predecessor with touch functionality. However, the refresh rate of the front display is said to be increased to achieve a more fluid output display. The action camera would come with an updated stabilisation dubbed HyperSmooth 4.0, marketed as "groundbreaking".
Google gave some users' data to HK authorities in 2020: Report
Google "produced some data" in response to three out of 43 requests it received from the Hong Kong authorities for user information during the second half of last year, the firm said in response to HKFP's enquiry sent in May. One of the requests it complied with was an emergency disclosure request involving a credible threat to life, as per the report. Facebook, meanwhile, denied an emergency request last year.
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