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Windows 11 can help users quickly know their PC's performance, here's how

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Microsoft has reportedly added new features in Windows Widgets for Windows 11. These additions will enable users to monitor CPU, memory and GPU usage. Microsoft’s new release of a Dev Home app includes these new widgets from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/DxwsebH

Apple AR/VR headset’s display specs tipped online

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Apple is set to host its annual developer conference, the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 on June 5. As tradition dictates, this event serves as a platform for the Cupertino-based tech giant to unveil its latest software developments. However, this year, Apple fans are in for an extra treat, as rumors suggest the company may also introduce new hardware, including the much-speculated AR/VR headset. Now a new leak has surfaced online revealing some more details about the yet-to-launch mixed reality headset. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/KsFcXxf

Realme 11 Pro series set to launch in India on June 8: Here’s what the smartphones will offer

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Realme is all set to launch its first 200MP camera smartphone in India. The company has confirmed the launch of the Realme 11 Pro series next week. The Realme 11 Pro series consist of two smartphones -- Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. The Chinese smartphone maker has confirmed that it will launch the Realme 11 Pro series smartphones in India on June 8. The in-person launch event will begin at 12 pm and will be live streamed on the official YouTube channel of the company. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3Y4EKMt

Apple Music Classical app comes to Android: All you need to know

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Apple has launched new music app, Apple Music Classical, for Android smartphones. The app will offer users ad-free recordings of classical music with up to 192 kHz/24-bit lossless audio, curated playlists, composer biographies and browsing features. Users will need to purchase a subscription to Apple Music or Apple One to access the app. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5zbS1DU

Amitabh Bachchan makes an ‘exit’ from Amazon Alexa devices, here’s why

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Amazon is ending the celebrity voices feature for Alexa, which allowed users to interact with their virtual assistants using the voice of a famous person. Amazon will no longer make celebrity voices available for purchase, and the company will stop supporting them on Alexa-powered devices in the near future. The celebrity voices feature was introduced in 2019 and was intended to make interactions with Alexa more interesting and interactive. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/K4R5ObI

Meet the 20-year-old from Indore, winner of Apple's Swift Student Challenge

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“Coding lets me create things that help my friends and my community. And it gives me a sense of independence that is very empowering," she says. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/YnNL7oC

Read outgoing TCS CEO Rajesh Gopinathan's farewell note to the company's employees

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Rajesh Gopinathan has stepped down after six years as CEO of TCS, the largest software services company in India. K Krithivasan will now succeed him as CEO and Managing Director. Gopinathan thanked colleagues for their support and acknowledged the legacy of his predecessors, Mr Kohli, Ram, and Chandra. He also wished Krithi success and revealed that during his time as CEO, TCS undertook an ambitious redefinition of its service portfolio, introduced Business 4.0 and Growth, and transformation frameworks to integrate tech services with a focus on business value delivered, leading to an increased customer base. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/2EpwDd0

JioCinema records peak viewership during CSK vs GT IPL 2023 final

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JioCinema has set a new record for viewership during the IPL final match between CSK and Gujarat Titans. The streaming service platform surpassed Disney+Hotstar's record with 3.2 crore concurrent viewers. This season, JioCinema has crossed the mark of 2.5 crore concurrent viewers twice and set multiple records. The average streaming time per viewer per match has exceeded 60 minutes, and the platform's total number of video views surpassed 1.3 billion. JioCinema has introduced a paid subscription plan, JioCinema Premium, offering exclusive access to HBO shows, Max Originals, Warner Bros films, and Voot Select content. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/QO3iUxS

Razorpay launches ‘Turbo UPI’: How is it different from regular UPI

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Paytm and Razorpay, two Indian fintech majors, have launched UPI SDK and Turbo UPI respectively, to speed up Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments and reduce potential payment failures. Turbo UPI is expected to increase the success rate of UPI payments for businesses by 10% and is already being piloted by apps such as Tata StarQuik, Ixigo, and Dhan. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/3XaZnI8

Four features coming to WhatsApp soon

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WhatsApp keeps on introducing new features for better user experience. The messaging app recently rolled out the functionality to edit sent messages. WABetaInfo, has reported that WhatsApp is also working on some new features which are expected to roll out in coming weeks. Here are four features coming to WhatsApp soon. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/a6W2REK

Pixel Fold is not Google's first foldable phone, here's what happened to the first one

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Google's Head of Design for Hardware Products, Ivy Ross, confirmed that the company is working on a second foldable phone after the recent launch of Google Fold. Ross said that the team held back from launching the first foldable model to make it better. However, she did not reveal the type of foldable phone the company is developing. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/njYQBq9

India now has the fastest 5G roll-out in the world: Sunil Mittal

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India has the fastest 5G rollout in the world with 2 lakh base stations set up within eight months of launching the service, according to Sunil Mittal, founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises. Speaking at a conclave on 9 years of the Narendra Modi government, Mittal said that India is the most advanced country in the world in telecoms and that by March 2024 it will have 5G connectivity across the country. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/uqoC4xL

Tecno Camon 20 goes on sale in India today: Price, specs and more

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Tecno launched the latest Camon 20 series in India. The series includes, Tecno Camon 20, Tecno Camon 20 Pro and Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G. The company claims that the Camon 20 series offers “disruptive camera capabilities” and has “unforgettable” looks and design. Tecno Camon 20 and Camon 20 Pro smartphones have been officially launched and will be available soon. Meanwhile, the Camon 20 Premier 5G is yet to be unveiled and is expected to arrive after a month. Tecno Camon 20 will be up for grabs starting today (May 29) via Amazon website. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/vczm834

US court approves Apple’s $50 million “butterfly keyboard” settlement

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A US federal court granted final approval to Apple's $50 million class-action settlement, which was reached in July 2020. The settlement resolved claims that Apple hid the erratic nature of keyboards on MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro released between 2015 and 2019. As part of the settlement, MacBook users affected by these keyboards will receive settlements ranging from $50 to $395. Judge Davila noted that over 86,000 claims for payments were submitted by class members before the March deadline. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/tm8971Y

Here’s why Elon Musk is apologising to Twitter users

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Elon Musk, after assuming control of Twitter, has implemented numerous modifications to the functionality of certain features on the microblogging platform. The platform recently allowed the Twitter Blue users to upload a 2-hour long video on Twitter. However, now in a new tweet, Musk has acknowledged that the application consumes a significant amount of storage space on users' phones. He went as far as apologising to the users for this inconvenience. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/uTyHe7N

JPMorgan to layoff 500 employees: Key details

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JPMorgan and Chase is the latest company to join the list of ongoing tech layoffs. The largest US lender is planning to cut 500 jobs this week. The layoffs are expected to affect employees across departments. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/NUFEruC

ChatGPT 'fools' lawyer who now faces sanctions

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A US-based lawyer used an AI-powered chatbot called ChatGPT for assistance while writing a legal brief and ended up submitting cases that were non-existent. The mistakes were pointed out by opposing counsel during the case. Six cases cited by the chatbot were found to be bogus judicial decisions with bogus quotes and internal citations. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ViowClH

IT company Airmeet lays off 30% of workforce; reasons that CEO's email to employees gives for job cuts

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Airmeet, an Indian online meeting and event hosting startup, has laid off around 30% of its workforce, impacting departments including sales, marketing, tech and operations. The Bangalore-based company recently raised $35m in Series B funding from Prosus Ventures and Sistema Asia Fund. Airmeet CEO Lalit Mangal cited reduced marketing budgets and commoditisation of the virtual event category as driving the decision. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/zmaIE2c

Tecno Camon 20 series launched in India: Price, specs and more

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Chinese tech brand Tecno has launched its Camon 20 series in India, which includes three new phones. It claims the smartphones have “disruptive camera capabilities” and unique leather and reflective dual-appearance backs. The Camon 20 and Camon 20 Pro have been launched and boast an AMOLED dot-in display with Full HD+ resolution, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The range is lead by the Camon 20 Premier 5G, which has yet to be unveiled. With RGBW Pro technology, portrait Master and Sensor-Shift OIS Anti-Shaking Technology, the range has many photography features. Prices range from INR14,999 to INR21,999. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/5DRmxsy

Google Message Magic Compose beta rolling out: How it fine tunes conversations

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WhatsApp may rollout screen sharing feature: Here’s how it will work

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Read Apple’s email to users on shutting down My Photo Stream for iPhone

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The company has sent out emails to users informing them that the feature will shut down in the next two months. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/YETjfFt

Government’s cyber security agency Cert-In has a 'warning' for all Android users

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"Once it is placed in the device, the malware tries to bypass the security check of the device and after a successful attempt, it attempts to steal sensitive data, and permissions such as reading history and bookmarks, killing background processing, and reading call logs etc," the advisory said about Daam. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/SLuCHfM

BGMI is now available for ‘preload’ in India, here’s when gamers can start playing

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Earlier this month, it was revealed that the banned game BGMI is set to make a comeback in India. A bit of confusion followed about when it will be available and how users could play. Now, Krafton — the developer of the game — has confirmed the availability date of the game. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/IMZbQXo

Microsoft to UK watchdog: 5 reasons blocking its ‘Call of Duty deal’ is wrong

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Microsoft is challenging Britain's decision to block its $69 billion takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard on the grounds of "fundamental errors" in the assessment of the company's cloud gaming services. The software giant has filed an appeal against the UK competition watchdog, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), decision to block the deal. Last month, CMA vetoed the deal saying that it could hurt competition in the nascent cloud gaming market. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/nk2vOtE

Read what Microsoft's president has to say about deep fakes being biggest AI concern

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Microsoft President Brad Smith has called for strict regulations on deep fakes, false AI-generated content, to counteract concerns over foreign cyber-influence operations, fraud and scams. Smith has suggested a range of measures, including licensing the most critical forms of AI, requirements to incorporate safety brakes and a Know Your Customer-style system for developers of powerful AI models. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/6hriPJN

Elon Musk's plan to implant a computer in people's brains gets a 'big' approval

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Neuralink has now announced on Twitter that it had received the FDA's approval to launch its first-in-human clinical study. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/TSbYiCx

Google ‘kills’ a popular social media feature for YouTube

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YouTube is set to end its Stories feature on June 26, 2023, according to a blog post by the company. The feature, which was introduced in 2017, enabled users to make temporary posts. Stories that are already live on the date of shutdown will expire seven days after they were shared, YouTube said. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/34o5vr2

iPhone users in India can now download and use the ChatGPT app: Here’s how to do it

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Earlier this week, OpenAI launched the official ChatGPT app for iPhone users. Initially launched in the US, the app is now available in more than 30 countries including India. The app is designed to sync chats across the web and it also has voice input. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/9kYNA6m

Apple iPhone and iPad users, government has ‘high-risk’ warning for you

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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the IT ministry has issued a high-severity warning for iPhone and iPad users. The government body has issued a warning for iPhone and iPad users running certain versions of iOS and iPadOS operating systems on their devices as it has discovered multiple critical vulnerabilities in these operating systems. The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2023-28204, CVE-2023-32373, and CVE-2023-32409, have been classified as high severity by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In). from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/CWirxTk

Wipro chairman Rishad Premji takes 50% pay cut, CEO Delaporte 5%

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Wipro executive chairman Rishad Premji’s compensation was reduced by almost half in the financial year 2022-23 from the previous year. This was due to negative performance in the company’s IT services business, as per company filings reported to the exchanges on Thursday (May 25). from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/nGZOrVU

OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition smartphone unveiled: Price, offers and more

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OnePlus has confirmed that it will soon launch the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey edition smartphone in India. The smartphone is the special edition of the company's flagship phone -- the OnePlus 11 which was launched earlier this year. The company has not yet revealed the launch date of the OnePlus 11 Marble Odyssey Edition but the smartphone is now listed on the company's website revealing the price and some offers. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/qBMcjsa

NFT, online fantasy sports and rights of players and creators

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In recent years, online fantasy sports (OFS) have become increasingly popular, with millions of people in India participating in various games and tournaments. Now, with the rise of NFTs, new companies are getting in on the action, using NFTs to enhance their gameplay experience. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/RV4n1ly

These smart pants can tell you if your zipper is open and save you from embarrassment

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Smart clothing is getting some steam these days, slow but it's happening. We’ve heard of the NFC-equipped shirts, health-monitoring shoes and Jacquard-equipped jackets from Levi. Now, it’s time for smart pants that can notify you when your zipper is open to save you from some embarrassment. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/CkG3OKm

Apple may bring this Pixel feature to iPhones with iOS 17

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Apple has long been rumoured to be working on many smart home products, but little did we know that the iPhone could be the first of these. Soon, your iPhone might look similar to that of Google’s Nest and Amazon Echo Display when turned off. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is developing a new feature for iOS 17 that will transform the iPhone's screen into a smart home-style display. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/zRFPNec

How Microsoft is aiming to fly high with AI as 'copilot'

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Microsoft isn’t really taking it easy with its AI push as it is aggressively integrating it across all its services. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/ALrnUR5

India's AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ makes it to the list of world's '100 most powerful'

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India's AI Supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ has been ranked at No. 75 in the world at the International Supercomputing Conference (ISC 2023) in Germany. The AI supercomputer ‘AIRAWAT’ is installed at C-DAC, Pune. The supercomputer has been named in the 61st edition of Top 500 Global Supercomputing List released recently. Airawat PSAI, stands as India’s largest and fastest AI supercomputing system, with a remarkable speed of 13,170 teraflops (Rpeak). from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/8GTOzPn

Elon Musk on why his days are 'long' and 'complicated'

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Running three companies hands-on is clearly not an easy gig, even for Musk. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/DrYUaHe

Apple signs multibillion-dollar deal with Broadcom: What's behind the deal and more

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Apple has entered into a multi-billion-dollar deal with chipmaker Broadcom to use chips made in the United States. Under the multi-year deal, Broadcom will develop 5G radio frequency components with Apple that will be designed and built in several US facilities. Apple has been steadily diversifying its supply chains, building more products in India and Vietnam. The iPhone maker has also said that it will source chips from a new Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co plant under construction in Arizona. The size of the deal is not known as the two companies did not disclose. Broadcom only said that the new agreements require it to allocate Apple "sufficient manufacturing capacity and other resources to make these products." from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/DJh8g1N

Microsoft brings its AI assistant, Copilot, to Windows 11: What this means for users

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Windows Copilot will be integrated directly into Windows 11 and it can be accessed from the taskbar at any point of time. “Once open, the Windows Copilot sidebar stays consistent across your apps, programs, and windows, always available to act as your personal assistant,” said Panos Panay, Microsoft’s head of Windows and devices. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/J17LRnt

Motorola Edge 40 smartphone with water-resistant design, 68W TurboFast charging launched in India: Price, offers and more

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Motorola Edge 40 is here. The Chinese smartphone maker has expanded its Edge series of smartphones with the launch of Motorola Edge 40. The 5G-enabled Motorola smartphone supports 14 5G bands. The premium smartphone features an ultra-thin metal frame and curved vegan leather matte back. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/1Sg7fnh

Redmi A2 series goes on first sale in India today: Price, offers and more

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The sale is scheduled to begin starting today (May 23) from 12 noon onwards on Amazon e-commerce websites, mi.com and mi home stores. The company has also announced that senior citizens can avail of exclusive 'At-home service' by raising a request on 1800 103 6286 or sending a WhatsApp message on 8861826286. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/6QWYzXt

Samsung launches Galaxy A14 5G with Exynos 850 chipset, 50MP triple rear camera and more, price starts at Rs 13,999

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Samsung has announced the most affordable 5G smartphone -- Galaxy A14 5G -- under its A-series lineup. The handset offers premium design, high-resolution display, triple rear camera setup along with an octa-core Exynos chipset. Apart from that, the handset also comes with 5000mAh battery and four years of security updates. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/9wA4ylQ

Apple reportedly hiring professionals to work on AI-powered products

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Due to the ongoing economic slowdown, tech companies have been forced to lay off employees. However, the growing popularity of generative AI technologies such as ChatGPT and Google Bard has resulted in an increased demand for professionals in this specific field. Now, an online report suggests that tech giant Apple is also looking for professionals for its machine learning and AI division. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/Knf8VRM

How Windows 11 Phone Link feature is risking iPhone security

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According to a report by UK-based Certo Software, it is easy for potential cyberstalkers to set up this app on someone else’s iPhone. It goes on to say that there are no obvious signs that the iPhone user’s data is being shared. It discovered that Cyberstalkers who have physical access to the victim's iPhone can set up Phone Link with their own Windows PC. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/VXCqAdb

Amazon Fresh grocery service now available in 60 Indian cities: All details

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The e-commerce major Amazon has announced the expansion of its grocery service -- Amazon Fresh to over 60 cities in India. The Amazon Fresh app-in-app experience will offer an expanded selection of grocery products including fruits, vegetables, chilled products, beauty, baby, personal care, and pet products among other daily grocery needs. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/GrYv2T0

iQoo Z7s 5G smartphone with 64MP camera, 44W fast charging launched in India: Price, offers and more

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iQOO Z7s 5G is now official. iQoo has expanded its 5G smartphone lineup with the launch of iQoo Z7s 5G smartphone. The company quietly launched the smartphone in India and it is listed on its official website with the price tag. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm chipset and it sports an FHD+ AMOLED display. iQoo Z7s runs Android 13 operating system and is backed by a 4,500 mAh battery. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/SEKaxr5

Twitter is bringing these two features for videos

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Twitter, last week, announced that the Blue users can now upload videos with up to two hours of duration and up to 8GB in size on the platform. The company CEO Elon Musk has now announced two new features that are coming to the microblogging website. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/maS1cEb

More ‘problems’ for Elon Musk, Twitter-parent company X Corp

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Elon Musk, and parent company of Twitter, X Corp, are under investigation following a lawsuit for building code violations at the offices of Twitter in San Francisco. Six former employees of Twitter claim that Musk's transition team breached local and federal laws by asking them to make unsafe modifications in the office space, converting rooms into "hotel rooms" and lying to inspectors and the building landlord. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/TNIRc2X

Apple removed 1,474 apps on government requests in 2022, this is the number for India and Pakistan

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Apple removed 1,474 apps from its App Store in 2022 as requested by governments worldwide for violating laws. The company's report revealed mainland China had the most removals with 1,435 apps. Meanwhile, India had only 14 removal requests, Russia had seven, and Pakistan had 10. Apple rejected 1,679,694 app submissions, with 253,466 approved after being initially denied. The company also terminated 428,487 developer accounts for violating its policies. The App Store has become a trusted place for users since its launch in 2008, according to Apple. from Gadgets News – Latest Technology News, Mobile News & Updates https://ift.tt/F2nd8Zz