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New Xiaomi concept phone has waterfall display on all 4 edges
Xiaomi said the aim is to extend the limits of the display to infinity and enable a true, port free unibody design. The 88degree hyper quad curved screen design allows visual interfaces to flow over the phone's surface like water. Almost the entire frame of the smartphone is covered by a screen, while its body carries no ports or buttons, bringing forward the futuristic unibody port design.
TikTok rival Snapchat Spotlight crosses 100 million monthly users
Spotlight is a dedicated place within Snapchat where users can watch short, entertaining videos backed by music in a vertically scroll, TikTok-like feed. Spotlight combines a simple submission flow that allows people to submit their best Snaps in just one tap with a rigorous review and ranking process that allows us to filter out content that is inconsistent with our guidelines.
Apple's VR headset could cost $3,000, feature 8K displays: Report
The headset, which is said to offer both VR and mixed reality applications, could be equipped with more than a dozen cameras for tracking hand movements and showing video of the real world to people wearing it. Apple won't be running 8K displays at full resolution the entire time.
Oppo A15s launched in new storage variant at Rs 12,490
Previously available in 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage combination, the smartphone now offers 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage at Rs 12,490. "The new variant of Oppo A15s is built to offer customers the freedom to save more data and enjoy a seamless experience," the company said in a statement.
PayPal to stop India payment services from April 1
PayPal said that it will continue to invest in product development that "enables Indian businesses to reach nearly 350 million PayPal consumers worldwide, increase their sales internationally, and help the Indian economy return to growth".
Snapchat reaches 265 million daily active users globally
The Snapchat generation, primarily Gen Z and millennials, are 150 per cent more likely to communicate with pictures than words and 82 per cent of them believe they have a personal responsibility to change the world," Snap CEO Evan Spiegel said on a call with investors late on Thursday.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey likes tweet asking for #FarmersProtest emoji
The Twitter CEO liked the tweet by Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah. In a clear attempt to polarise India, US Vice President Kamala Harris' niece Meena Harris and some international celebrities with hardly any expertise on Indian affairs, on Wednesday extended their support to the Indian protesters agitating against the new farm laws.
Samsung unveils 'Level U2' headphone in India
Samsung Level U2 features a stylish and ergonomic design for a comfortable fit, the company said in a statement.With its ergonomic ear tips, you can enjoy listening to more, for longer with the Samsung Level U2. Snug around your neck and easy on the ears, Samsung Level U2 is the ultimate in comfort, whether you're home or out for a run, it added.
Huawei's HarmonyOS a 'rip-off' of Google Android
A report in Ars Technica that got access to HarmonyOS in Beta has found no discernible difference between the "all-new" OS and Android, calling the OS development as "fake it till you make it". "The way Huawei describes the OS to the press and in developer documents doesn't seem to have much to do with what the company is actually shipping," the report claimed.
IIT researchers develop AI-based mobile app for Covid patients
In addition to the quarantine management, this application can also serve as an unbreachable mobile phone platform for normal (non-Covid) mobile users, situations like under curfew, or any national emergency, for identifying the violators or lawbreakers.
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