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Looking at my workspace, I realize how messed up the cable situation is on the desk. There is a Type-C to Type-C cable, a lightning cable for my iPhone, an old-style micro-USB cable to charge wireless earphones, and a couple of faulty cables with low-success ratio. If you are juggling between different devices then you […]
There is no denying that Epic’s Fortnite standoff has garnered a lot of attention. Epic rallied against Apple with a group of developers, and some of the other tech companies like Microsoft are reacting strongly. Amidst the controversy, Germany’s antitrust watchdog is keeping an eye on Apple’s App Store payment row. Moreover, the authorities are […]
The Indian government has banned 118 Chinese apps in the country today. Among these apps is PUBG Mobile, India’s most popular Battle Royale game for mobile devices. The authorities have also banned the lighter version of PUBG – PUBG Mobile Lite — developed for less powerful phones. According to the Indian government, these 118 apps […]
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The news: Apple and Google have announced they’re expanding their coronavirus exposure warning system so health agencies can take part without needing to create a customized app. It’s a significant upgrade to the system, which uses Bluetooth to work out if people have spent extended periods of time near each other, then notifies someone’s close […]
The company says the descriptions of the roles were incorrect. Critics say it’s a warning shot. Powered by WPeMatico
Apple takes a 30% commission from developers for App Store sales, across the world. However, in Russia, Apple might be forced to lower its commission to just 20%. According to a new report published by Reuters today, a bill has been submitted to the lower Russian Parliament to limit Apple’s App Store commission to 20%. […]
The iconic mobile phone, which turns 20 years old, was an all-timer—and a reminder of less-connected times. Powered by WPeMatico
The companies will handle more of the technology for notifying people who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Privacy won’t be affected, they say. Powered by WPeMatico
Soon after the pandemic broke, Apple and Google worked together on a contact tracing API. Contact tracing works by using Bluetooth signals from smartphones that are in close proximity. All of this is done without identifying the user or collecting location data. In case a person is tested positive for Covid-19 then the others who […]