More smartphone struggles, as reports trickle in for Q2. Per Canalys, global shipments dropped 9% for the quarter, reversing a brief recovery for the category, whose woes have only been amplified by the pandemic, ensuing shutdowns, supply chain issues and persistent economic uncertainty. The 287 million units represent the lowest figure since Q2 2020, when
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The 5G spectrum auction in India signals the advent of next-generation network connectivity services for smartphones and Internet connected devices. In preparation for the arrival of 5G services in India, manufacturers have been working on 5G-capable products and aiming them at customers looking to tap into the advantages promised by 5G connectivity. Gadgets 360 interviewed Madhav Sheth,
Outer Wilds is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series S/X. Developer Mobius Digital confirmed during the Annapurna Interactive Showcase on Thursday that the next-gen versions of the game would run at a solid 60fps. Those who own the title on PS4 or Xbox One will get a free upgrade once they shift to the new
Experiments on mice have helped scientists identify some key differences in the development of brains in modern humans and our closest relative, Neanderthals. After our ancestors split from the Neanderthals, some one hundred amino acids underwent changes and spread to almost all modern humans. The reason behind this change had puzzled scientists all this while.
Sony XR OLED A80K TV series has been launched in India, with sizes ranging up to 77 inches for the range. The Ultra-HD OLED TVs from Sony are among the most expensive and technologically advanced from the company currently available in India, and are powered by the Cognitive Processor XR. The television range further supports
Indonesia has blocked search engine website Yahoo, payments firm Paypal, and several gaming websites due to failure to comply with licensing rules, an official said on Saturday, sparking a backlash on social media. Registration is required under rules released in late November 2020 and will give authorities broad powers to compel platforms to disclose data
Apple has enlisted one of Lamborghini’s top car-development managers in a sign that it’s stepping up work on a self-driving electric vehicle, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The company hired Luigi Taraborrelli, a 20-year veteran of the Italian carmaker, to help lead the design of Apple’s future vehicle, said the people, who
Samsung is gearing up to host the Galaxy Unpacked launch event on August 10. The South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Galaxy Z Flip 4 foldable smartphones at this upcoming event. Numerous rumours surrounding the specifications and design of these handsets have surfaced while Samsung continues to
Taiwan’s “key position” in making semiconductors will not be shaken and production on the island is the most efficient way of doing things, the Economy Ministry said on Friday in response to the US Congress passing a major new chips act. The US House of Representatives passed the sweeping legislation on Thursday to subsidise the domestic semiconductor
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. Global app spending reached $65 billion in the first half of 2022, up only slightly from the $64.4 billion during the same period in 2021, as hypergrowth fueled by
Pebble Orion and Spectra smartwatches have been launched in India. The budget wearables offer Bluetooth calling support that allows users to receive voice calls directly from their wrists. The Pebble Orion sports a 1.81-inch full-HD display, while the Spectra packs a 1.36-inch AMOLED display. Both the models have AI-enabled voice assistant support and sport SpO2
What are the biggest games coming in August 2022? Deep Silver is set to release the reboot of its revered Saints Row franchise across PC and consoles. Also, Spider-Man fans will now finally be able to play as the web-slinger on PC, with the upcoming release of Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. F1 Manager 2022 and Madden
The US Commerce Department said late on Friday it will limit the size of government subsidizes for semiconductor manufacturing and will not let firms use funding to “pad their bottom line.” On Thursday, the US House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation that provides $52 billion (nearly Rs. 4 lakh crore) in government funding to boost
Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal’s remuneration fell nearly five percent in the financial year 2021-22 to Rs. 15.39 crore on lower perquisite value, according to the telecom company’s annual report. The gross remuneration of the telecom industry stalwart and Airtel’s top honcho stood at Rs. 16.19 crore in the year 2020-21. While Mittal’s salary and
Brazilian prosecutors on Friday called on messaging platform WhatsApp to delay the launch in Brazil of its new feature called Communities until January to avoid the spread of fake news during and immediately after the country’s election in October. The federal prosecutors said the expanded reach of the new tool comes “at a time when
Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller for iPhone has been launched in select countries. iPhone users can now play PS5 and PS4 games directly on their handsets by connecting the controller to the phone and using the PS Remote Play app. (The app also facilitates PlayStation gaming on PC, Mac, and Android devices.) And naturally, the
Samsung has announced a Galaxy Earlybird To Go service in South Korea. Under this program, consumers can apply and try out new Galaxy and wearable products before others. Samsung is asking users to submit stories on how they would like to experience the new Galaxy products either alone or with others. Samsung is asking users
Amazon’s consumer-focused storage service, Amazon Drive, will wind down over the next year, Amazon announced today. In an email to users, the company said that it was taking the opportunity to “more fully focus” its efforts on Amazon Photos, Amazon’s answer to iCloud Photos and Google Photos. Amazon Drive customers have until December 31, 2023
Croma Everything Apple Sale July 2022 in India is set to begin on July 28 and will be live till the end of month. During the Croma Everything Apple July 2022 Sale, the retailer will be offering several Apple products at discount. According to the retailer, they will be offering the products with up to
Battlegrounds Mobile India, better known as BGMI, has disappeared from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store following a government order. Those who already have it installed on their devices can still play the game, at least for now. The removal happened without warning late on Thursday evening, leaving many users surprised. However, Google
Big tech giants Apple and Google have received letters from US lawmakers, asking for details on crypto-related apps that are available on App Store and PlayStore respectively. In these letters, Senator Sherrod Brown, the chair of the Senate Banking Committee has also asked the companies to provide information on the ways they tackle potentially dangerous
Akai webOS Smart Ultra-HD TV range has been launched in India, with sizes ranging from 32 inches to 55 inches, and resolutions ranging from HD to Ultra-HD. The key feature of the range is the software, with LG’s webOS operating system powering the new televisions from Akai India. Other features on the range include the
Instagram will pause features that users have campaigned against and complained make the social network too much like TikTok, according to a report in the Platformer tech newsletter Thursday. Celebrity sisters Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner were some of the most vocal users to have posted messages on social media this week calling for the
Apple on Thursday said parts shortages are easing and that demand for iPhones is unceasing despite consumers tightening other spending, helping it top Wall Street expectations and forecast faster sales growth ahead. The Silicon Valley giant’s shares rose 3.5 percent after hours following the release of the results. Though macroeconomic indicators around the world are
Motorola announced the Moto G32 mid-range smartphone on Thursday. The smartphone features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is also equipped with dual stereo speakers enhanced by Dolby Atmos. The handset is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 680 SoC. The Moto G32 features a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup with great
What makes a good tablet? Good looks, Hardware, and Software. What if we told you that you could get all three factors right in one, and that is OPPO Pad Air. OPPO recently launched its first tablet in India and the device has been drawing a lot of attention. The OPPO Pad Air boasts a
Fresh fish isn’t really that fresh — even straight off the boat, the way they’re caught and killed is not only inhumane but detrimental to the resulting meat. There’s a far superior alternative, but it’s time-consuming and manual — but Shinkei Systems has figured out a way to automate it, even on the deck of
Snapchat’s recent move into premium subscriptions has gained a bit of traction in its first weeks on the market. Though the social app maker just last week reported a disappointing second quarter with an earnings miss amid a weak advertising landscape, its brand-new subscription Snapchat+ has already helped the app rake in over $5 million
OnePlus Nord Watch has been tipped to feature a rectangular dial and a dedicated N Health app. The tip is based on alleged screenshots of the smartwatch’s companion app that indicate some design elements, watch faces, and health monitoring features. Due to the Nord branding, it is said to be an affordable alternative to the
PlayStation Plus’ monthly free games for August 2022 have been revealed. These games will be available to members of PS Plus Essential, Extra, and Deluxe/ Premium plans, starting next week. On August 2, PS Plus subscribers get access to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 Cross-Gen Deluxe Bundle, and Little Nightmares. These
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