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Apple Watch Series 7 to get new face: Report
The new Apple Watch faces will be exclusive to the Series 7 and will likely not be made available through a software update for older models, reports MacRumors. Upcoming Apple Watch is expected to feature smaller bezels and a flat-edged design, which would naturally allow for a slightly bigger surface area for the display.
'Angry Birds' maker sued for violating child privacy
The lawsuit in federal district court claimed that the video game developer Rovio Entertainment collects and sells the personal data of children under the age of 13, reports Apple Insider. Balderas claims that Rovio "monetizes children by surreptitiously exfiltrating their personal information while they play the Angry Birds Gaming Apps and then using that personal information for commercial exploitation."
Honor X20 Max likely to have big screen, big battery: Report
According to GizmoChina, the Honor X20 Max is coming soon and reports say that it will have a 7.2-inch display, a 6000mAh battery and a Dimensity 1100 processor. Some of these are upgrades when compared to the Honor X10 Max that packs a smaller 5000mAh battery, the report said. Other upgrades may include the cameras, the speakers and the fast charging technology.
Fossil to unveil Gen 6 smartwatch on August 30
According to GizmoChina, the company has also started sending media invites for the launch event and has also posted a teaser video. It shows the bottom and right side of the smartwatch confirming that it has a solid build with a matte finish over the dial. It has a heart-rate monitor at the rear and boasts three buttons on the right side. Moreover, the teaser video shows a fast-charging branding at the end of the video.
Microsoft 'threatens' to withhold Windows 11 updates on old CPUs
According to a report in The Verge, unsupported PCs won't be entitled to receive Windows Updates, "and that even security and driver updates may be withheld". Microsoft had earlier said that it won't actually block users from installing Windows 11 on a PC with an older CPU, "so long as you download and manually install an ISO file all by yourself".
Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple with Exynos 7884B SoC launched
Samsung Galaxy A21 Simple is priced at JPY 22,000 (roughly Rs. 14,700) and will go on sale in Japan starting September 9. Currently, there is no information on the international availability. In terms of specifications, the smartphone features a 5.8-inch HD+ (720x1,560 pixels) TFT display with 16.77 million colours.
Xiaomi reportedly working on phone with electrochromic back
According to a rough translation of a Weibo post, Xiaomi is testing a device with a low-power photochromic/electrochromic back panel, GizmoChina reported. It remains to be seen which of the two technologies Xiaomi adopts, it said. The report mentioned that the company may also not use glass but plastic as the substrate can also be polycarbonate.
Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride now available on KaiOS
Fruit Ninja is one of the most downloaded iOS gaming app across 141 countries in the Casual category while Jetpack Joyride was awarded for the Best Action/Arcade game. Devices powered by KaiOS have been in the market only since mid-2017. But thanks to the huge popularity of Jio phones from Reliance, this light Linux-based operating system today has a greater market share than iOS in India.
Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ to feature 3x optical zoom: Report
According to GalaxyClub.nl, Samsung is planning to take a different approach on the Galaxy S22/S22+ models that will arrive early next year. The report quoted sources as saying that the Galaxy S22 series smartphones will pack a 10MP telephoto lens that supports 3x optical zoom rather than the hybrid zoom of the Galaxy S20/S21 era.
Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Pro service programme for 'no sound' issue
According to AppleInsider, the "iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro Service Programme for No Sound Issues" covers a limited number of devices manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021. The company noted other iPhone models, including iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max, are not part of the programme. According to a document detailing the programme and its terms, a "very small percentage" of iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models might experience sound issues due to a component that could fail on the receiver module.
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