Instagram testing feature to show all Stories in one screen

Instagram has been discovered to be testing a new feature that shows all Stories in one screen. Instead of showing Stories in just a single row at the top of the feed, there will be a screen that shows all the Stories posted by those accounts that a user follows.

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Apple iPhone 12 production said to be 1 to 2 months behind schedule

Over the past few months, there have been multiple reports of Apple facing delays in the development of its 2020 iPhone models due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, it looks like Apple is trying to minimise the delay and launch the new iPhones earlier than expected by pushing ahead with mass production along its supply chain.

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WhatsApp rolls out Animated Stickers, QR codes to add contacts, Dark mode for Desktop and more globally

A little over a week ago, an update to WhatsApp Beta revealed that the developers were working on animated stickers and now, in a blog post, they have confirmed the feature. Along with it, they also announced the ability to add WhatsApp contacts via QR codes, brought dark mode for their desktop apps and WhatsApp Web and more.

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Spotify Premium Duo subscription plan expands to more markets including India

Spotify has launched a new Premium Subscription plan in 55 countries including India designed for two individuals who live at the same address. The plan offers two premium accounts, with access to all of Spotify’s premium features like ad-free playback, offline playback and even a new specially curated playlist called Duo Mix.

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Google introduces Jurassic World dinosaurs AR experience in Search for mobile

Sitting at home during the pandemic lockdown can get sometimes get boring. So why not learn about dinosaurs from Jurassic World? Google has rolled out a fun new AR experience in Search for mobile where users can view and learn about 10 different dinosaurs from the Jurassic World.

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Lexar introduces SL200 portable 512GB and 1TB SSD with USB Type-C

Lexar, a popular manufacturer of memory storage products, has launched their new SL200 portable SSD in the US. It features a sleek, slim design, read speeds up to 550MB/s, up to 1TB capacity, 256-bit AES encryption, USB Type-C and more.

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Google acquires smart glasses developer North

It was in 2014 when Google released their first augmented reality (AR) smart glass called the Google Glass. The product ended up being unpopular, but it seems like Google has not given up on the idea. Now they have announced their acquisition of North, which is a company that specialises in human computer interfaces and smart glasses.

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Amazon Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10 with support for offline viewing released

For many years, Netflix subscribers had the option of using a native UWP (Universal Windows Platform) Windows 10 app, where viewers could download content for offline viewing. Now, Amazon has finally released its Prime Video UWP app for Windows 10, bringing a native client for those who do not wish to watch content on their browsers.

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Telegram fined $18.5 million by US SEC for offering illegal “Grams” digital tokens

Telegram, a popular messaging app, has been found in violation of US federal securities laws by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and has been fined a civil penalty of $18.5 million. The complaint was focused on their blockchain based Telegram Open Network (TON) and their cryptocurrency called “Grams”.

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Samsung launches The Serif and 2020 QLED 8K TVs in India starting from Rs. 83900

Samsung has announced the launch of two new premium TV lineups, The Serif and the 2020 8K QLED TV. The Serif features a unique uni-body “I” shaped design, Quantum Dot Technology, Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) and more. The Samsung QLED 8K TVs feature Real 8K Resolution, 8K AI Upscaling, Quantum Processor 8K and more.

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Amazon Prime Video gets “Watch Party” feature starting from the US

Amazon Prime Video is launching a new feature called “Watch Party” that enables co-viewing of  Prime Video content for users in the US with a prime membership. Each Watch Party can support up to 100 participants at a time, with synchronised playback and the ability to chat with text and built-in emojis.

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Google Search will now show free retail listings in the US

Free listing of retail is an excellent way to connect consumers with more merchandise from businesses. Earlier, Google showed free listings in the Shopping Tab, but now will show them in the main Google Search results page, in a move to increase consumer interaction.

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Boult Audio Tru5ive Pro wireless earbuds with aptX launched for Rs. 2999

Boult Audio, a high-end consumer audio electronics manufacturer, has announced the launch of their Tru5ive Pro wireless earphones in India. It has support for aptX, Bluetooth 5.0, high sensitive mic, IPX7 certification, ultra-low latency audio and more.

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10.8-inch Apple iPad said to launch later this year; 8.5-inch iPad Mini in 2021

A research note from Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed that Apple is working towards launching a 10.8-inch iPad by the end of 2020 and a 8.5-inch iPad Mini sometime in 2021. The iPad Mini will likely be updated with the newer A13 Bionic while the 10.8-inch iPad might be upgraded from its A10 Fushion Chip.

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Apple iPhone 12 will not come with a charger or EarPods in the box: Rumour

Last week, a rumour surfaced claiming that Apple will not include a power adapter in the box with a purchase of the iPhone 12. A research note from popular Apple supply chain analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, appears to confirm the rumour, stating that Apple will not include both earpods or a charger, instead sell a 20W charger as an optional accessory.

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