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Facebook acquires Unit 2 Games
Like some other platforms out there, it builds on top of the Unreal Engine and gives users a more simple creation interface teamed with discovery and community features. Crayta has cornered its niche pushing monetisation paths like Battle Pass seasons, giving the platform a more Fortnite-like vibe as well, TechCrunch reported.
'Twitter' Dorsey on wrong side of Indian hurricane, 'Koo' Aprameya says he is ready
A furious Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) warned Twitter that failure to adhere to the norms will lead the platform to lose exemption from liability under the Information Technology Act. Such loss of exemption will expose Team Dorsey, including Dorsey himself, to multiple headaches under the IT Act, 2000, as well as other penal provisions of the land.
Tinder adds 'Block Contacts' feature to avoid awkwardness
Tinder members everywhere will be able to access Block Contacts within their profile settings. From there, they can input which of their contacts they'd rather not see, or not be seen by, on Tinder. "We may not be able to save you from awkward run-ins at the coffee shop, but we are giving you more control over your experience on Tinder," Bernadette Morgan, Group Product Manager, Trust & Safety at Tinder, said in a statement.
Expect powerful iOS 15, new MacBook Pros and more at Apple WWDC21
The iOS 15 may see some big changes to notifications and iMessages. For notifications, the users may see different notification settings for situations like driving, working, sleeping, or even a custom category. "You will be able to flip those on as you need to. You might also be able to set automatic replies based on which notification setting you're currently using," reports The Verge.
iOS 14 now installed on 85% of compatible iPhones: Apple
According to the data, collected by analysing App Store visits on June 3, only 10 per cent of users with an iPhone released in the last four years are running an older version of iOS. Among them, about 8 per cent are on iOS 13, while 2 per cent are running an earlier version, AppleInsider reported. Among all devices that Apple is tracking, 85 per cent are running iOS 14. As with iPhones released in the last four years, 8 per cent are running iOS 13.
Apple employees seek flexible approach for return to office
In an email sent to employees earlier this week, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that most workers will be asked to come in to the office on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the option of working remotely on Wednesdays and Fridays. Apple teams that need to work in-person will join office for four-five days a week. According to The Verge, Apple employees have pushed back against this policy.
WhatsApp unveils new 'Fast Playback' feature for voice message
WhatsApp's Fast Playback feature lets you change playback speed between the default 1x setting, to 1.5x speed or 2x speed, without changing the pitch of someone's voice. It is simple to use -- as you press play on a voice message you will see the playback speed appear, which is set to 1x by default. Simply touch the speed to increase the speed to 1.5x or 2x, the company said in a statement.
realme unveils Watch S in silver colour option
Priced at Rs 4,999, the realme Watch S, Silver will go on sale from June 07 on realme.com and Flipkart. The watch straps are also available in four colours -- black, blue, orange and green. Additionally, the watch straps are also available in Vegan Leather in the colours black, brown, blue and green.
Battlegrounds Mobile India: Over 20M pre-registrations in 2 weeks
The company started pre-ordering the battle royale game through Google Play on May 18. "The pre-registration exceeded 7.6 million on the first day and 10 million in two days, proving the high interest of Indian users," the company said in a statement. "Battleground Mobile India", which is presented as a reward for Indian users who responded to PUBG IP, can be enjoyed free-to-play and is only available in India.
YouTube on mobile gets Loop option for playing videos
The Loop button has been on the desktop version of the video-sharing site for a long time already but has been a notable absentee for YouTube on mobile devices. According to Droidmaze, the option has been rolling out now for a few days, with the icon finding a new home in the overflow three-dot menu that is available when you are watching a video, reports 9To5Google.
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