iOS 14.5 adds ability to unlock an iPhone with an Apple Watch, App Tracking Transparency and more

Apple has released new software updates to iOS and iPadOS, bringing some rather big changes and support for new features. With iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5, Apple has finally rolled it out its controversial App Tracking Transparency feature, added the ability to unlock an iPhone with an Apple Watch nearby, support for Apple Airtags and more.

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Telegram v7.7 update brings Payments 2.0, Scheduled Voice Chats and more

Telegram has released a new update to their messaging app, bringing the version number to v7.7. With it, Telegram is introducing their Payments 2.0 feature, adding the ability to schedule voice chats and set reminders, new web versions and more.

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Mivi Collar Classic wireless neckband earphones launched for Rs. 999

Mivi, an audio company based in India, has announced the launch of the Collar Classic, a Bluetooth Wireless neckband style earphones in India. This ‘Made in India’ earphones comes in 6 different colours, features support for fast charging and a total 24 hour battery life.

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Google announces Rs. 135 crore in new funding to help with the Indian COVID-19 crisis

In an effort to help India, as the country is experiencing its second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, Google has announced that they will be donating Rs. 135 crore in funding towards organizations that are providing help. The company has also announced Rs. 112 Crore in Ad grants to help local health authorities and nonprofits circulate information about the vaccines.

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WhatsApp testing 24 hour option for Disappearing Messages feature

Last year in November, WhatsApp introduced a new feature in their chats called Disappearing Messages, where messages in group chats and individual chats would automatically be deleted after 7 days. WhatsApp is now reportedly working on expanding the feature to include a 24 hour option as well.

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EPOS Adapt 360 Wireless Bluetooth Headset Review

In a professional workspace environment, having a good audio setup can sometimes be critical to maximizing productivity. That is a big reason where there is a separate category of audio products designed specifically for the workplace. EPOS is one such brand that produces products for the enterprise category and among their many offerings is the EPOS Adapt 360 Bluetooth headset. Here is my review of the headset.

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Twitter testing “Super Follow” button as a premium feature

Lately, Twitter has been testing a variety of features internally that are designed to enable alternate revenue streams for the company. One of the many ways that the social media giant is trying is through a feature called “Super Follow”, with which users can get extra benefits from accounts they follow.

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Microsoft expands list of Xbox Series S and Series X games that support FPS Boost at up to 120Hz

When Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X and Series S console, one of the features that they highlighted was support for gaming at up to 120Hz. However, at launch, the list of games that actually supported up to 120Hz was very few. Now, through the FPS Boost feature, Microsoft has added support for 120Hz gaming on 13 Electronic Arts titles, which will be available to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members via EA Play.

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Instagram begins testing ads in Reels for users in India and other countries

It was only a matter of time before Instagram began showing advertisements in their Reels feature. The company has begun testing ads in the feature in select countries such as India, Brazil, Germany, and Australia, showing them in between regular content posted by users.

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Facebook to begin collecting more specific feedback about News Feed content

Around two years ago, Facebook began asking their users directly for feedback about the content that they see on their News Feed. This allowed Facebook to understand and improve what type of content should show on a user’s News Feed. The company is now taking it a step further and asking specific details in these surveys such as how inspirational was the post, or if a certain topic does not interest that particular user at all.

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Garmin Venu 2 and Venu 2S GPS smartwatches with 25+ built-in sports tracking, advanced sleep tracking and more announced

Garmin, a company for their fitness-focused smartwatches, has announced Venu 2 series of GPS-enabled smartwatches. It features an AMOLED display, all-day health monitoring sensors, 25+ built-in sport apps, advanced sleep tracking and more.

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Daiwa 50-inch 4K UHD Smart TV with bezel-less design launched in India for Rs. 39990

Daiwa, a consumer electronics company, has announced the launch of 50-inch ‘D50162FL’ 4K smart TV in India. This “Made in India” TV features a bezel-less design, features support HDR10 content, dbx-tv audio technology and more.

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RAEGR RapidLink 350 and 400 car chargers with up to 38W total output launched starting at Rs. 1599

RAEGR, a popular Indian smartphone accessories brand, has announced the launch of the RapidLink 350 and RapidLink 400 car chargers in India. These two chargers support the USB-PD standard via USB Type-C and they are both designed to be flush against the car’s cigarette lighter port.

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You can now upload and view images in 4K on Twitter for iOS and Android

In March, Twitter began testing a feature in the beta versions of iOS and Android apps that would allow users to upload and view images on the platform in a higher resolution, specifically in 4K. The feature is now rolling out globally to all users in the stable version of the Twitter app.

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OnePlus Watch B.40 update brings improved GPS performance, adds notification app icons and more; Always-on Display coming soon

Last month, OnePlus launched their first ever smartwatch called the OnePlus Watch, which runs their proprietary OS based on RTOS. The company is now rolling out their first software update for the watch, known as version B.40, which brings a couples of improvements and optimizations to it.

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