TECHNOLOGY
Telegram introduces Payments 2.0, Voice Chat scheduling
The new update brings Payments 2.0 for all Telegram chats, Scheduling and Mini Profiles for Voice Chats, new Telegram apps for your browser and more. The new update also brings an auto-delete timer for messages in any chat, as well as new flexible invite links and faster access to your chats.
Xiaomi likely to launch new smartphone with 200MP camera: Report
Currently, 108MP is the largest camera sensor that a smartphone offers. It is believed that the sensor will come from Samsung and is expected to have 0.64um unit pixel, but far less than the 1.4Im unit pixel area of aaISOCELL GN2, GizmoChina, citing reports, reported on Monday.
Twitter adds Covid vaccine prompt in users' timelines
The new prompt appears at the top of users' Twitter feeds for both iOS and Android users. "As COVID-19 vaccinations become more widely available, we want you to have access to the latest vaccine info in your country," Twitter said in a tweet on Monday. "This week you'll see a prompt in your timeline that links to sources about vaccine safety, efficacy, and news from public health experts," the company added.
Samsung launches new enterprise SSD with upgraded performance
The PM1653 is the industry's first 24G SAS SSD made with sixth-generation V-NAND memory chips, according to Samsung, with its storage capacity ranging from 800 gigabytes to 30.72 terabytes for enterprise server systems. SAS is a high-speed data transfer interface used for servers or storage devices for large computers. The latest 24G SAS, or the SAS-4 standard, can support twice the speed of the previous 12G SAS-3 generation.
iOS 14.5: Unlock iPhone with Apple Watch with face mask on
The iOS 14.5 also brings exciting new features to the iPhone like more diverse Siri voices, skin tone options to better represent couples in emoji, and much more. Apple said in a statement late on Monday that iOS 14.5 is now available as a free software update.
Samsung powers world's first PS-LTE network in Korea
The PS-LTE network, operating in the 700MHz spectrum, offers fast and reliable connectivity to first responders in over 330 public safety organisations and agencies, including police, firefighters, emergency medical services and the military.
iQOO unveils 7 series with latest Snapdragon 8 chips in India
The iQOO 7 is priced at Rs 31,990 (8GB+128GB), Rs 33,990 (8GB+256GB) and Rs 35,990 (12GB+256GB) variant in two colours — Storm Black and Solid Ice Blue — while iQOO 7 Legend is priced at Rs 39,990 (8GB+128 GB) and Rs 43,990 (12GB+256GB). All the variants will be available to pre-order starting May 1 on amazon.in and iQOO.com, the company said in a statement.
itel unveils India's 1st Dot-In display smartphone 'Vision 2' under Rs 7,500
With this launch, itel reinstates its commitment towards providing segment-first smartphones with best-in-class design, display, camera capabilities and overall smartphone experience at a highly affordable quotient.
Samsung to launch new budget phone in S Korea this week
Samsung Electronics said on Monday its Galaxy M12 budget smartphone will be sold in South Korea this week. The M12 will hit local shelves Wednesday through online sales channels at 198,000 won ($180), the company said. The M12 has been already released in select markets including Vietnam, India and Britain.
WhatsApp testing 24-hour option for disappearing messages
According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp in Beta revealed that the disappearing message feature will be available in a future update. "WhatsApp won't replace the 7 days option, but 24 hours will be an addition," the report said on Sunday.
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