Apple has long been expected to release a mixed-reality device, with various sources indicating that the company is currently working on it. According to recent information, the tech behemoth will release its first-ever mixed-reality headset as early as next year, as the project is already nearing completion. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed the information in the most recent Power On newsletter. In his assessment, the well-known Apple expert reveals that Apple would release a “mixed reality variety” headgear. This suggests that the gadget will be capable of combining Augmented Reality (AR)…
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WhatsApp footer updated into “WhatsApp from Meta”
Facebook announced last week that it is changing its name to Meta. Meta is more of a corporate rebranding for the Mark Zuckerberg-led company to symbolize the new metaverse ambitions, and it will serve as the parent company for all of the company’s apps. WhatsApp’s footer has been updated to reflect that it is now a Meta-owned app. It is now “WhatsApp from Meta” rather as “WhatsApp from Facebook.” According to WABetaInfo, the new version of WhatsApp beta matches the most recent updates to Facebook. WhatsApp beta version 2.21.220.14 makes…
Read MoreWhatsApp to give a cashback on its payment feature
WhatsApp has been seen testing cashback on its payment feature few weeks ago. According to reports, WhatsApp is already giving users with Rs 51 payback for using its payments feature. WhatsApp launched the service at a time when payments app like PhonePe is charging processing fees for mobile recharges. According to aBusiness Insider report, WhatsApp has started to provide cash back for its UPI-based payments. The feature is currently being sent out to beta users on Android platforms. People that use the payments feature to transfer money to various contacts…
Read MoreWhy Apple’s new Mac book pro lacks touchscreen and Face ID
Apple’s new MacBook Pro is not only faster than prior versions, but it also has a fresh design that caters to the preferences of its users. While the HDMI port and SD card reader have been restored, the display now has a notch, and the Touch Bar has been removed. People either like or dislike this new design, but both sides have concerns about Apple’s new MacBook Pro design. At least two of these have now been clarified by Apple officials. The two most pressing questions at the moment are…
Read MoreApple lost its title as worlds most valuable public company
Apple lost its title as the world’s most valuable public company to Microsoft on friday, as the iPhone maker’s shares slid around 2%. Apple’s sales were affected by a $6 billion (approximately Rs. 44,940 crore) hit during the fiscal fourth quarter owing to continuous worldwide supply chain issues, resulting in a shortfall on Wall Street expectations. Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO, stated that the impact will be considerably greater in the current Holiday sales quarter. Apple’s stock fell 1.8 percent to close at $149.80 (about Rs. 11,200), giving the company a…
Read MoreTwitter blue labs to offer early feature access to premium users
Twitter, which often tests new features prior to their official deployment, has established a new option for select users to test these new features ahead of everyone else. Twitter has announced that members to its premium Twitter Blue service will get early access to new features under the new Labs label. It appears to be a similar strategy to those familiar with YouTube’s Labs features for Premium users. Pinned discussions on iOS, which allows users to pin DM talks to the top of the list, and the option to publish…
Read MoreFinally, The JioPhone Next is here
The much-anticipated entry-level smartphone from Jio, the jioPhone Next, is now available for pre-order in India and will be available in stores on the occassion of diwali. Jio has already shared details about the smartphone, and here is what you can expect from the next smartphone that is likely to revolutionise the affordable pricing category. For those who are unaware, Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani initially unveiled JioPhone Next during the company’s earnings conference in June. The phone was supposed to be released in September at the time. After repeated…
Read MoreFacebook rebranding: All you need to know
Mark Zuckerberg revealed on Thursday that Facebook’s corporate name will henceforth be Meta. As a result, when CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed “one more thing” late Thursday during the Facebook Connect 2021 event, many guessed right that the rebranding was set to be announced. However, as multiple viral social media posts indicate, this does not imply that Facebook social media will become Meta. However, the rebranding doesn’t seem to go well, since Facebook lost out on the @meta Instagram handle since a motorcycling magazine had already taken it. Interestingly, Facebook obtained…
Read MoreWhatsApp will stop working on Older iOS and android phone from November 1st
WhatsApp will stop working on older iOS and Android smartphones from November 1. Such rumours circulate every year, but this time WhatsApp has revised its FAQ page to clarify that some older smartphones will no longer support the messaging service, and the company has also advised users to update their apps or move to a compatible device. WhatsApp’s FAQ page has been revised to state that the messaging application will only operate on Android phones running OS 4.1 or later. From November 1, 2021, WhatsApp will no longer support Android…
Read MoreRealme to launch its electric scooter soon
Popular smartphone brand Realme plans to launch its electric scooter in India. It’s not surprising given that Realme’s biggest opponent, Xiaomi, already offers electric scooters in China, and Realme’s parent company, Oppo, recently launched its Carlink smart vehicle solution. According to RushLane, Realme registered a trademark with the Indian regulator for “vehicles, apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water” just a few months after launching its first smartphone in India. Realme entered the Indian smartphone market in 2018, indicating that the business has long had intentions for an EV….
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