The race to release 5G capable smartphones is in full swing now, and Apple already begun looking into the next-generation cellular technology. According to a new job posting, Apple is looking to hire engineers and talent that will help in the development of next generation 6G cellular technologies.
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Microsoft has announced the next feature update to their Window 10 operating system, called version 21H1. It succeeds last year’s 20H2 update, and brings with it security, remote access and quality improvements, along with updates to few core user experiences.
Last year, Google introduced a new way of sharing items between smartphones in the Android ecosystem called Nearby Share. It was initially meant for files, documents, photos, etc., and now its functionality has been extended with the ability to share apps and their updates directly through the Google Play Store.
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Google has announced a lot of new features for Google Meet and Google Classroom aimed at improving the experience for participants, students, teachers and hosts. These include a new offline mode for the Classroom app, improved grading capabilities, the ability to have more than one host and more.
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Samsung has begun rolling out their latest One UI 3.1 update to the Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, and with it, they are bringing a few features that were launched with the S21 series. These include an improved Single Take, improved touch autofocus and auto-exposure controller, multi-mic recording, a Eye Comfort Shield mode and more.
Soundcore, the audio sub-brand of Anker, is expanding their Rave party speaker series with the launch of a 160W Bluetooth speaker in India. This outdoor speaker features a waterproof design, lots of LED lights, powerful sound output and a long battery life.
Continuing their fight against Apple, Epic Games has filed an anti-trust lawsuit with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Competition this time, claiming that Apple has conducted in a behavior that is anti-competitive and harmful to the free market. Epic Games had previously filed lawsuits against Apple for similar allegations in the USA, Australia and UK.
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Twitter is testing a new feature in their direct message (DM) service called voice messages. The feature, which will allow users to send messages that are a maximum of 140 seconds, was previously being tested with a small set of users, and is now rolling out in phases in a few countries.
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Microsoft has released a new accessory for the Xbox Series X and Series S, called the Xbox Wireless Headset. It features a premium design, built-in mic with smart features, support for Dolby Atmos and DTS Headphone: X, multiple device pairing, and more.
BQEYZ Audio, a veteran in the audio industry with 20+ years of experience, has announced their entry into the Indian market with the launch of the Spring 2 IEMs. They feature a triple driver ergonomic design with a detachable 2 pin cable, improved comfort and fit, and offer crisp and clear audio.
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Indian consumer electronics brand, Lumiford has announced the launch of three new headphones in India as part of its Long Drive HD series, called the HD50, HD60 and HD70. They feature 40mm HD True-Bass Drivers, foldable headband designs, passive noise cancellation and more.
Microsoft has begun testing a web browser client for their xCloud game streaming service. The test is reportedly being conducted ahead of a public preview, and it gives a peak into how the final version of the streaming service will look when it launches soon.
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In a move that will receive positively among companies in India, the Ministry of Science & Technology has announced that they will be freeing up restrictions for geospatial mapping in the country. Indian companies will now have access to mapping data and technologies that have greater depth, resolution and precision.
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Google will be releasing the first Developer Preview of Android 12 soon, and we have some rumours on what features they may add to the next version of Android. Autorotation will reportedly get smarter; there possibly might be a dedicated “Game mode”, and a new “Reduced Brightness” quick setting tile might get added.
The Indian smartphone market, after many years, has recorded a decline of 1.7% YoY for the year 2020, shipping a total 150 million units. During Q4, the market recorded shipment numbers of 45 million devices, growing 21% YoY, and the top 5 manufacturers were Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, realme and OPPO.
