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Google fights to protect work status for immigrants' spouses in US
The earlier Donald Trump administration had proposed to end the issuing of work authorisation (H-4 EAD) for certain spouses of high-skilled talent who came to the US on H-1B visas as part of his anti-immigration policy. US President Joe Biden has already permitted dependents of H-1B visa holders to continue working in the country. The development is expected to provide relief to over 1 lakh Indian nationals who had moved to the US along with their spouses
Twitter asks users to protect its ad dollars in iOS 14.5 prompt
Unlike an aggressive Facebook and Instagram, Twitter has politely asked users to enable tracking on iOS. According to MacRumor, after updating to version 8.65 which adds support for audio chat app Spaces, Twitter users will see a pop-up notification that asks them to "keep ads relevant". "Keep ads relevant to you by allowing Twitter to track data from other companies on this device, like apps you use and websites you visit," reads the prompt.
Apple likely to unveil 3rd-gen Airpods on May 18: Report
The new rumour comes from Apple YouTuber Luke Miani who shared the alleged exclusive news with the AppleTrack website, MacRumors reported. According to the YouTuber, the iPhone-maker plans to release the next-generation 'AirPods' through a Newsroom update and website refresh, which could also include an 'Apple Music HiFi' debut.
Discord's new feature to help users find social audio rooms
The app is also getting a new logo and a Threads feature for improved conversations, 9To5Google reported. With its new app 'Stage Channels', which are Clubhouse-like social audio rooms, Discord announced its 'Stage Discovery' feature that will let the user see a feed of public Stage Channels they might be interested in.
Apple to reduce Face ID scanner sensor size for iPhone 13: Report
There have been several rumours and reports suggesting Apple's Face ID sensor array could get smaller in size, Apple Insider reported on Friday.]If the sensors can be hidden behind the display or reduced in size, then the notch itself will get smaller too, the report said. A Digitimes report claims that Apple could cut the die size for its vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) chips used for 3D Face ID scanning by up to 50 per cent.
Twitter likely to re-launch verification programme: Report
Citing multiple sources, researcher Jane Manchum Wong on Twitter said that the social network is ready to launch its long-awaited new verification programme as soon as next week. Throughout May, Wong shared more details about how the Verification Request form will work and which type of accounts will be eligible to receive the blue badge.
Disney+ now has 103M paid subscribers
The streaming service has gained more than three million subscribers since March, which was the last time subscriber details were shared. In April 2020, Disney+ had just 33 million subscribers, so the service's growth has been astronomical, exceeding all expectations in the year and a half since launch, MacRumors reported.
Pinterest to test livestreaming with 21 creators this month
According to TechCrunch, the virtual event from May 24-25 will be Pinterest's first streaming creator content event to its more than 475 million global users. "Moderators will help to control the experience. They will also have the ability to remove people from the chat if they do not uphold Pinterest's Community Standards," the report mentioned.
Jio comes up with special initiatives for JioPhone users amid pandemic
"We at Jio want to ensure that staying connected remains accessible and affordable for all customers, especially the less-privileged sections of our society," said a company statement. "Jio working with Reliance Foundation will provide 300 free minutes of outgoing calls per month (10 minutes per day) for the entire period of the pandemic, to JioPhone users who have not been able to recharge due to the ongoing pandemic," it said.
Twitter finally brings DM search bar to Android
The DM search bar has arrived on Android, the company said in a tweet late on Thursday.
"We've brought the DM search bar to Android and are rolling out an improved version that lets you search for all of your old convos, not just the most recent ones," the company informed.
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