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Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, Galaxy S20 Ultra Getting June 2021 Security Patch Update: Report

Samsung Galaxy S20 series smartphones have started receiving the June 2021 Android security patch. All the three Samsung phones — Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra — are getting the update in the UK and Luxembourg with firmware version G98xxXXS8DUE4. There is no information on the update rollout in other markets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3g2EVC0 via

How to Order Alcohol Delivery Online in Delhi Through Apps, Online Portals

The Delhi government has permitted home delivery of liquor for orders placed through mobile apps and via online portals. Last year, states including Kolkata, Maharashtra, Odisha, Siliguri, and West Bengal allowed online delivery of liquor through platforms such as Amazon, BigBasket, Swiggy, and Zomato. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34xvBAH via

Jio Partners With SEGA to Bring Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 3 for JioFiber Users

Jio Games Store will list these two titles for Indian users to download and play. SEGA will customise Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Streets of Rage 3 for Jio platforms and even offer it in local languages. These will be the first games to be available in Hindi and Tamil on set-top-boxes. For those unaware, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is part of the SEGA Mega Drive series featuri... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3yLKygF via

Amazon announces Youth Offer on Amazon Prime, offers membership at effective price of Rs 164

E-commerce giant Amazon has announced a new offer — Youth Offer on Amazon Prime — to bring more Prime members. However, with this offer the company is targeting those between the age of 18-24. Through this offer, Amazon is offering both annual and quarterly Prime membership at an effective price of Rs 499 and Rs 164 respectively. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3yPQdST

Twitter halts profile verification process, here’s why

Just over a week after relaunching verification, Twitter has announced that it has paused the process of verification of profiles on its platform. The company announced this in a tweet, where it said, “We’re rolling in verification requests. So we gotta hit pause on accepting any more for now while we review the ones that have been submitted. We’ll reopen requests soon! (we pinky swear)” from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wG70Wu

Google to be sued by over 10,000 women over gender pay inequality

The lawsuit was initially filed by four women -- Kelly Ellis, Holly Pease, Kelli Wisuri and Heidi Lamar. They allege that Google violated the California Equal Pay Act by paying them less than their male counterparts. With the class-action status, the suit can now apply to 10,800 women who have held various positions at Google since 2013. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3p5rR2R

iQoo Z3 5G with Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G set to launch in India soon, reveals Amazon

Vivo’s former sub-brand iQoo’s upcoming smartphone, iQoo Z3 5G, will be sold via Amazon in India. A new microsite of the soon to be launched handset has been spotted on Amazon, confirming some of its specs that it will offer. As per the Amazon listing, the iQoo Z3 5G comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7685G processor, which was only recently launched. iQoo is touting it to be the first smartphone in the country to be powered by this SoC. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fCvb2g

Xiaomi claims to charge a phone from 0 to 100% in just 8 minutes

Chinese consumer technology brand Xiaomi has announced its new charging technology — which it claims is a new world record in both wired and wireless charging. When it comes to wired charging, the company has announced its 200W HyperCharge fast charging technology and to demonstrate it showed a video of a phone with a 4000mAh battery that hits 50% charging status in just 3 minutes and a 100% charging status in 8 minutes. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2RPNybi

Loki, The Family Man, Jagame Thandhiram, and More: June 2021 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

The Family Man season 2, Loki TV series, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, Mortal Kombat, Jagame Thandhiram, Elite season 4, Lupin season 2, Pixar’s Luca, In the Heights, Bosch season 7, Ray on Netflix — the biggest movies and TV shows in June 2021 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Apple TV+. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2SBIHKF via

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger Reiterates at Computex Global Chip Supply Shortages Could Last Several Years

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger told a virtual session of the Computex trade show in Taipei on Monday that it could take several years for a global shortage of semiconductors to be resolved, a problem that has shuttered some auto production lines and is also being felt in other areas, including consumer electronics. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3i6qU9g via

Scientists Cure COVID in Hamsters With Inhaled Nanobodies: Study

Researchers say they have developed an “effective, low-cost therapeutic intervention” to block COVID-19 - but for now, it only works on hamsters. Nanobodies are administered directly through the nose or by inhalation, the researchers said. However, it's yet to be determined whether this treatment could work for humans. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3vHILqI via

Samsung Galaxy M51, Samsung Galaxy M31s Receiving May 2021 Android Security Patch: Report

Samsung Galaxy M51 and Galaxy M31s are receiving May 2021 Android security patch with an update. The update for Galaxy M51 brings Quick Share and Google RCS support in Brazil. Samsung is also complying with LGPD, the Brazillian counterpart to EU's GDPR. Not much information is available about Galaxy M31s apart from the update being rolled out in Russia. There is also ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3umoC8d via

OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8T Get New Updates in India With System, Gallery, Network Improvements

OnePlus 8 series and the OnePlus 8T are getting OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 and OxygenOS 11.0.8.13 updates in India, respectively. The North American the European markets will also receive the update, but a little later. OnePlus is conducting the rollout in a phased manner. All three smartphones get fairly similar bug fixes and improvements with the new updates. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fqWfl3 via

OnePlus Watch Review: Anticlimactic

The OnePlus Watch was a highly anticipated product from OnePlus, but it turned out different from what we expected. It does not run Google's WearOS nor does it have support for iOS. Should you still pay Rs 14,999 for the OnePlus Watch? I put it to the test to find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3vx1g1a via

Oppo Reno 6, Reno 6 Pro, Reno 6 Pro+ With 65W Fast Charging, 32-Megapixel Selfie Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Oppo has launched three smartphones in the Chinese market — Oppo Reno 6, Oppo Reno 6 Pro, and Oppo Reno 6 Pro+. The three phones pack a 32-megapixel selfie camera and offer 65W fast charging support. Oppo Reno 6 is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 900 SoC, whereas Oppo Reno 6 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3vx0HV6 via

Instagram 'Drops' Feature Launched to Let Users Cop Product Drops: Report

Instagram is introducing a 'Drops' section under its Shops tab for users to browse, discover, and purchase the latest product launches. Drops the e-commerce buzzword helps sellers create a buzz for their upcoming products before they are made available. The Drops feature is reportedly available in the US only on Android and iOS. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fQPYyg via

Apple Solidifies Its Lead as Global Smartwatch Market Grows 35 Percent YoY in Q1 2021: Counterpoint

Apple captured 33.5 percent of smartwatch market share globally in the first quarter of 2021. Latest data by Counterpoint shows the smartwatch market grew 35 percent year-on-year (YoY) in Q1 2021 with Apple taking the lead once again, followed by Huawei and Samsung. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34pgLMB via

International Space Station Shares Spectacular Night-Time Shots of Earth

International Space Station (ISS) has shared some spectacular photos of the Earth, captured by the astronauts stationed on it. In a new Instagram post, the ISS shared four different photos of “the Earth's colours” — capturing our home planet “from the city lights to the hues of an orbital sunrise.” from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3p2GTXh via

Amazon Adds ‘Featured Articles’ Section on App, Website With Content on Sports, Auto, Entertainment, More

Amazon has silently added a ‘Featured Articles’ section on the website and mobile app. Here, viewers can read a selection of articles for free, ranging from exclusive articles on topics such as entertainment, politics and governance, sports, health, auto, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3c2h83T via

Kellogg's Bowl Bot: US College Campuses Get Robots to Dispense Cereal Mixes Into Their Bowls

Two US college campuses are getting a cereal-mixing robot that prepares a breakfast-ready bowl. These breakfast-dispensing robots, created as a joint pilot between Kellogg's and Chowbotics, have been rolled out at Florida State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. On the Kellogg's Bowl Bot, operated through a touchscreen interface or the Chowbotics app ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2R4MgbW via

Nokia to launch a new classic solo wireless earpiece

Smartphone maker Nokia is planning to launch a new wireless Bluetooth solo earpiece called Buds Solo+. The earpiece has surfaced on the FCC certification site listing which reveals several details about the company’s upcoming earpiece including, name, images, functions and user manual and more from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fWfDp1

Mavenir to deliver cloud-based 5G solutions on AWS

Mavenir, the network software provider building the future of networks with cloud-native software that runs on any cloud and transforms the way the world connects, has announced support for deployments and integration of cloud-native telecom network functions with telco infrastructure solutions on Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3p8VUXG

Microsoft President Brad Smith Says George Orwell's '1984' Could Become a Reality by 2024

Microsoft President Brad Smith says that the dystopian world depicted by George Orwell in his novel "1984" — where totalitarian surveillance was a part of life — could soon become a reality, What's more, it may be as early as 2024, if artificial intelligence (AI) is not regulated better, he suggests. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3vxO1xg via

UK Police Goes in for Drug Bust at Industrial Estate, Finds Illegal Cryptocurrency Operation Instead

Drugs police in central England spotted the tell-tale signs of a cannabis farm: visitors at all hours, extensive wiring, ventilation ducts and unusual amounts of heat being generated. But on closer inspection, they exposed another operation reliant on massive power usage: a cryptocurrency mine. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34sue6v via

Microsoft says group behind SolarWinds hack now targetting government agencies, NGOs

The group behind the SolarWinds cyber attack identified late last year is now targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft Corp said. "This week we observed cyberattacks by the threat actor Nobelium targeting government agencies, think tanks, consultants, and non-governmental organizations", Microsoft said in a blog. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fKNrpe

Every third smartwatch sold in the world is an Apple Watch

Apple has once again managed to retain its top position in the global smartwatch market, as per the research firm Counterpoint. Counterpoint has released the latest global smartwatch market report, which shows that the sale of the Apple Watch roughly accounts for a third of the world's total sale between January to March 2021. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3bYmkpv

Digital Rules: IT Ministry Asks Social Media Platforms for Compliance Status, Contact Details of Officers

The government asked large social media platforms to immediately report their status of compliance with the new digital rules. In a note to “significant social media intermediaries,” the IT Ministry said the additional due diligence required from such large digital platforms has come into effect. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Suin5g via

Google Photos free storage ending June 1: How to use new storage management tool to free space

Google has announced tools that can help users take an estimate of how much of their storage is left as well as introduced tools to free up the storage in their Google account. One such storage management tool allows users to delete all blurry pictures in their Google Photos account to help save space from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SyJ0Wp

Here’s how Facebook will make it difficult for those who spread ‘fake news’

Facebook said that it will take taking stronger action against people who repeatedly share misinformation on Facebook. “Whether it’s false or misleading content about COVID-19 and vaccines, climate change, elections or other topics, we’re making sure fewer people see misinformation on our apps,” said Facebook from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uqLcfS

Okinawa Scooters on Its Plans of Producing 10 Lakh Electric Scooters Annually in India

With startup culture thriving in India and the need for ‘going local’ becoming increasingly popular, we take a look at all the hottest tech startups grabbing headlines in the country. Gadgets 360 talks to Okinawa Scooters co-founder Jeetender Sharma to know of the company’s history, growth, and future plans. We also talk to experts to understand what this startu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fmwRNr via

Google starts rolling out Chrome 91 version, fixes 32 vulnerabilities

Internet search giant Google has started rolling out a new software update for its web browser — Google Chrome — bringing it to version 91. The company has released Chrome 91 to the stable channel for Windows, Mac and Linux along with Chrome 91 (91.0.4472.77) for Android. Both these new versions are expected to roll out over the coming days or weeks. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ul01AL

Lunar Eclipse 2021: How to watch it online

Several parts of the world including India will witness the Lunar Eclipse on May 26. However, it will be visible in India for a very little time. This is the first full moon Lunar Eclipse of 2021 and is also known as Blood Moon because the moon becomes orange-ish red during the time period. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3oQ2jqs

WWDC 2021 Begins June 7: How to Watch Live, What to Expect

WWDC 2021 will begin on June 7 and will be held entirely online. The keynote will begin at 10am PDT (10.30pm IST) on June 7 wherein Apple will reveal next-gen software for Apple products and speculatively a new MacBook Pro as well. The entire event will be live streamed on Apple.com, YouTube, and the Apple TV app for Apple TV users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wCcgdX via

Samsung announces Galaxy Tab S7 FE with Snapdragon 750G, 45W fast charging support

The Galaxy FE range from Samsung aims to offer products which are 'great value for money'. The company has now added another device to the series and this time it's not a smartphone. After a lot of leaks and rumours, consumer electronics giant Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Tab S7 SE which is the most affordable Android tablet under the Galaxy Tab S7 range. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vwjLmB

Google's Starline shows promise and perils of 3D chats

Starline uses pricey cameras, sensors and cutting-edge screens to generate an illusion of depth, allowing users seated in special booths in different locations to see each other "life-size and in three dimensions," as Google puts it. "You can talk naturally, gesture and make eye contact." from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3vik5VG

Microsoft Office for Android Finally Gets Dark Mode

Microsoft Office Android app is finally getting the ability to switch to a dark theme. The built-in Dark Mode now debuting on Android was introduced a long time ago on the Microsoft Office iOS app for iPhone and iPad. Microsoft's Office app for combines Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into a single application. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wq7j7F via

Social Media Firms Asked by Government to Remove Reference to 'Indian Variant' of Coronavirus

The IT ministry in a letter issued on Friday has asked all social media companies to remove down any content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 11 that the coronavirus variant B.1.617, first identified in India last year, was being classified as a variant of global concern. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wsNj4C via

People Adapt to Extra Robotic Thumb in Days in Fascinating Body Augmentation Study

A new research has shown that the human brain can adapt to body augmentation much faster than expected. The study conducted by University College London (UCL) and the University of Oxford researchers attached an artificial robotic thumb to the hands of the participants who were able to perform functions with it in a matter of days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/348KEk9 via

Air India Says Personal Data of 4.5 Million Flyers Like Passport, Credit Card Numbers Leaked in Cyberattack

Air India has issued a statement to inform of a massive cyberattack that has compromised the data of 4.5 million passengers registered between August 11, 2011, and February 3, 2021. The attack targeted Air India’s service system provider SITA and leaked personal details of flyers including passport, ticket and credit card numbers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3u7mv8d via

Amazon Dodging Indian Law: US Officials Defend Company’s Business Practices

US officials rushed to defend Amazon's business practices in India after it was reported in February that the company had favoured certain sellers on its website and bypassed local law that requires foreign e-commerce companies to treat all vendors equally, documents obtained by the news agency show. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hJ3NBe via

Transsion India Is Providing 60 Days Extended Warranty on Tecno and Itel Mobile Phones

Transsion India, parent company for Tecno and Itel, has announced 60 days of extended warranty for eligible mobile phones. Customers will be eligible if the warranty for their phone expires between April 15 and June 15. In addition, they would have to register themselves on CarlCare mobile apps to avail the extended warranty. The app is available on the Google Play st... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2S90SqP via

AI Is Going to Win Against Human Intelligence, Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman Says

Daniel Kahneman, the Nobel laureate famous for his research on how cognitive biases lead us to make irrational decisions, has stated that humans stand no chance against artificial intelligence (AI). The 87-year-old Israeli-born psychologist said he believes AI will lead to a massive disruption because the technology is developing very rapidly for people to adjust to. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2T5uPZr via

Realme X7 Max 5G Teased to Be Powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC Ahead of India Launch

Realme X7 Max 5G has been teased ahead of India launch through a dedicated microsite and a tweet by company’s India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth. It is now confirmed that the upcoming 5G smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC. The microsite also mentions a partnership with Asphalt 9 Legends but there is no further information on it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Sbl23k via

People Adapt to Extra Robotic Thumb in Days in Fascinating Body Augmentation Study

A new research has shown that the human brain can adapt to body augmentation much faster than expected. The study conducted by University College London (UCL) and the University of Oxford researchers attached an artificial robotic thumb to the hands of the participants who were able to perform functions with it in a matter of days. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/348KEk9 via

Marvel Avengers: Black Widow-special Red Room Takeover event goes live

The Black Widow-special Red Room Takeover event in Marvel Avengers is live and will run till May 31. The limited-time event was announced in March and is now available on all platforms including PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Stadia.The Red Room Takeover is the build up to how the previous two weeks in the game have shaped up for players, with them sleuthing the Rooskaya Protocols out. The Rooskaya Protocols is a program that has infiltrated AIM Synthoids. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fasDbK

Social Media Firms Asked by Government to Remove Reference to 'Indian Variant' of Coronavirus

The IT ministry in a letter issued on Friday has asked all social media companies to remove down any content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) said on May 11 that the coronavirus variant B.1.617, first identified in India last year, was being classified as a variant of global concern. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wsNj4C via

Fearing exclusion of smartphone-less tribals, Jharkhand seeks to use own app for vaccination

Fearing exclusion of a large chunk of the tribal people in the ongoing vaccination drive against Covid-19 due to non-availability of smartphones among many of them and access to internet in remote areas, the Jharkhand government wants to use its own "more user-friendly" app for registration. It has been made mandatory for people in the 18-45 age group to register themselves at Co-WIN to get the vaccine. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3hSqYZQ

Air India Says Personal Data of 4.5 Million Flyers Like Passport, Credit Card Numbers Leaked in Cyberattack

Air India has issued a statement to inform of a massive cyberattack that has compromised the data of 4.5 million passengers registered between August 11, 2011, and February 3, 2021. The attack targeted Air India’s service system provider SITA and leaked personal details of flyers including passport, ticket and credit card numbers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3u7mv8d via

Without Apple and iPhone, we wouldn’t exist, says Snapchat CEO

The app tracking transparency (ATT) feature on iPhone saw many companies — Facebook being the biggest — criticise Apple for forcibly changing their business model. However, Snapchat and its CEO seem to feel very differently. Apple charges about 30% fees on any in-app transactions on platforms like Snapchat. Evan Speigel, CEO of Snapchat, said that he has no problem with Apple’s rules. According to a report by CNBC, Spiegel said that they don’t have a choice but to pay a 30% fee but “we’re happy to do it in exchange for all of the amazing technology that they provide to us in terms of the software but also in terms of their hardware advancements.” from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/345Jshx

US Air Force Plans to Harvest Solar Energy in Space, Send It to Earth

US Air Force (USAF) is trying to make space-based solar power a reality. The USAF aims to achieve something that it believes will go a long way in addressing the energy demand of its military personnel deployed at remote bases in the short term. However, it would ultimately be made available for civilian use. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3wsl31X via

Samsung Galaxy F52 5G with 4500mh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC launched in China

South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched its Galaxy F52 5G in China. The handset falls in the mid-range smartphone price category. The Galaxy F62 5G has been launched in China in a single storage variant that packs 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. It is priced at CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs 22,700) and is available for pre-order in China starting June 1. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3fxcFHz

Facebook says user data requests from the Indian government increased by 10% in the second half of 2020

India with 40,300 requests was second to the US in terms of asking Facebook to provide user data in the second half of 2020, and the social network restricted access in India to 878 items in response to directions from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3wkHPss

Opera has ‘good news’ for mobile gamers

Internet web browser Opera has announced that it is launching a gaming browser for mobile users — called Opera GX Mobile. Touted as the world’s first mobile browser designed specifically for gamers, the Opera GX Mobile is available in beta on Android and iOS and will become available to the wider public in a few weeks. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2SYyhF0

Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Slams Apple, Says iPhone Maker Sold 'Overpriced Hardware' From The 'Middle Ages'

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram app that gained popularity recently after WhatsApp pushed a contentious policy update, has slammed Apple's relationship with China. He accused the Cupertino company of providing “complete control” to the Chinese Communist Party (CPC) over the data of its citizens who use iPhone handsets. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Sbegec via

Zoom Events Virtual Platform for Hosting Large-Scale Conferences Announced, Will Replace OnZoom

Zoom Events has been announced that will provide businesses with the ability to create a “hub” where all of their multi-day events will be listed with corresponding information about each experience. It will offer event hosts the ability to create multi-session events such as conferences where attendees can network with one another in a virtual lobby while waiting... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bIqCRI via

ByteDance co-founder Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO

Zhang Yiming, founder of TikTok owner ByteDance, told employees of the Chinese technology giant in a memo that he will step down as chief executive and be succeeded by human resource chief Liang Rubo, the company disclosed. Zhang's decision to step down comes less than a month after ByteDance named its chief financial officer Shouzi Chew as CEO of TikTok. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3va6UGw

Amazon.com faces five new racial, gender bias lawsuits

The women, ages 23 to 64, accused Amazon of favoring men over women in career growth, allowing supervisors to denigrate them, and retaliating after they complained. Two plaintiffs are Black, one is Latina, one is Asian-American and one is white. They filed their lawsuits in federal courts in Arizona, California, Delaware and Amazon's hometown of Seattle. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3yyv93h

Google I/O 2021: Google Maps to Highlight Busy Areas, Tailor Route Options to Avoid Hard-Braking

In a blog post, Google detailed how hard-braking — a situation where the driver is forced to decelerate suddenly — can lead to car crash or related mishaps. To avoid this, Google Maps will calculate multiple route options to your destination based on several factors, like how many lanes a road has and how direct a route is. It will then show the user the fastest r... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3whVnoB via

Apple iPhone 13 may get a new colour in 2021

Apple iPhone 13, as some would like to call it, may come in a new colour option: Rose Pink, as claimed on Twitter by the Peng Store, an online/offline store based out of Nigeria. The tweet claims that the iPhone Pro Max will have a Rose Pink colour option and that it would launch in December 2021. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2S6INJQ

Parler returns to Apple's App Store, names new CEO

Parler, a social media app popular with U.S. conservatives, returned to Apple Inc's App Store, after the iPhone maker dropped it following the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Parler also named George Farmer, the company's chief operating officer since March, as its new chief executive and said interim CEO Mark Meckler would be leaving. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3uYw7Dt

Google I/O 2021 event today: How to watch live stream

Google will host its annual developer’s conference Google I/0 2021 event today. The event’s keynote address will begin at 1 pm ET i.e. 10:30 pm IST. It will continue till May 20 Like previous years, Google is expected to announce its next OS at the event. It may also launch its custom processor and new devices like Pixel Buds, Pixel 5a and more. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3foxjcM

Infinix Hot 10s launch on May 20 confirmed, to be available in India via Flipkart

Infinix is set to launch a new budget smartphone in India called Infinix Hot 10s. The smartphone’s teaser page has gone live on e-commerce platform Flipkart, confirming that the Infinix Hot 10s will be exclusively available there. The teaser page also confirms some of the specs of the Infinix Hot 10s as well as its launch date — May 20. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3ykdlsy

Microsoft investigated Bill Gates over relationship with employee before he left Board: Report

Board members at Microsoft Corp. made a decision in 2020 that it wasn't appropriate for its co-founder Bill Gates to continue sitting on its board as they investigated the billionaire's prior romantic relationship with a female Microsoft employee that was deemed inappropriate, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3w8YmzA

Mobile Savings Days on Amazon: Get up to 40% off on Apple iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus, OnePlus 9 and other phones

Mobile Savings Days sale started on May 16 and will continue till May 20. As part of the sale, the e-tailer is giving up to 40% off on smartphones from Apple, Samsung, OnePlus and other mobile brands. The online seller has partnered with SBI to offer a 10% instant discount on the bank’s credit card. Buyers can also avail zero-cost EMI and exchange discounts on the purchases during the ongoing sale. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/2QoxSe9

iPhone users may get a new Disappearing mode on WhatsApp

According to the website, when this feature is enabled, it will allow users to send disappearing messages with new chats. This is because the platform already offers support for enabling disappearing messages with a chat, but that is only after the chat has already started. This can be done via Contact/Group Info > Disappearing Messages. from Gadgets Now https://ift.tt/3yd5zjY

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G, Samsung Galaxy A22 4G Specifications, Renders, Colour Options Surface Online

Samsung Galaxy A22 5G and Samsung Galaxy A22 4G specifications and renders have surfaced online. A report says that both the models may launch in the coming months and are likely to be made available in four colour options – Black, White, Purple, and Green. An exact launch date hasn’t been announced by Samsung yet. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fo5OAi via

COVID-19 Bundle from Humble Offers Games, Books, Software for $20 to Raise Funds for Relief Work in India, Brazil

Humble Heal: Covid-19 Bundle is the company’s attempt at raising money for charities to help countries like India and Brazil that are struggling to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The charities include GiveIndia, Direct Relief, Doctors Without Borders (MSF), and International Medical Corps (IMC). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3uStGCs via

Samsung Galaxy S21 Series, Galaxy A32 4G Updates Bring Security Fixes and Improvements: Reports

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is reportedly receiving an update that improves stability of functions, apart from a fresh May 2021 security update. Galaxy A32 4G is also reportedly receiving an update that fixes many security and privacy related issues. Alongside, Galaxy A32 4G also receives May 2021 Android security patch that Galaxy S21 series a few days ago. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3bpHfBz via

Elon Musk Says He’s Working With Dogecoin Developers To Improve Transaction Efficiency

Elon Musk has shown again he can influence the digital currency market with just his tweets. After saying that his electric vehicle-making company Tesla will not accept payments in Bitcoin because of environmental concerns, he tweeted that he was working with developers of Dogecoin to improve system transaction efficiency. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3eQta2q via

CoWIN Vaccine Registration Alert Bots in India Lead to Spike in Users for Telegram

Telegram got an unexpected boost in new signups, taking it from number 19 on the App Store to number one, and from number four on Google Play to number two, thanks to a huge number of new signups coming to subscribe to bots that are sending alerts about vaccine appointment availability on CoWIN. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ycXBaB via