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TikTok Was the Most Downloaded App of 2020 Globally, Surpasses Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram
Analytical firm App Annie says that global downloads across Apple App Store and Google Play Store will reach 130 billion annually. Both the app stores saw an annual increase in downloads by 10 percent.
Facebook Antitrust Lawsuits: FTC, AGs Seek Division as Company Alleges Foul Play
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking a permanent injunction to Facebook's billion-dollar takeovers of Instagram and WhatsApp, as part of two lawsuits against one of the world's most powerful internet companies right now.
Google Faces $417 Million Claim From Czech Search Engine Seznam
Seznam.cz, the Czech Republic's leading homegrown web search platform, said on Thursday it had claimed 9.072 billion crowns ($417 million) in damages from Google, alleging that the U.S. giant restricted competition.
Samsung Unveils A Massive 110-Inch 4K TV With MicroLED Technology in South Korea
Samsung also says that manufacturing a 110-inch MicroLED wasn't possible until recently. The company credits a new production process derived from its semiconductor business that made it possible to fit a 110-inch MicroLED panel into a TV form factor.
WhatsApp Criticizes Apple Over App Store Privacy Labels, Is Told Apple’s Apps Will Follow Same Rules
Apple first announced the new privacy labels earlier this year during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) 2020.
OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei Announces New Venture in Personal Audio with All-Star Investors
While Pei has largely remained tight-lipped about what exactly his new venture will be about, he has already raised seed funding of $7 million in a venture that may be a cross between streaming, smart technology, hardware and more.
Nokia Purebook 'Ultralight' Laptops to Launch in India Soon, to Be Available via Flipkart
The exact availability details of the upcoming Nokia Purebook laptop models remain unclear. Recently, nine Nokia laptops were spotted on BIS website.
Apple CarPlay Dashboad Gets Waze Support, User Can Now View Directions and Control Music on Same Screen
In addition to CarPlay Dashboard support, the Waze app appears to be receiving in-app lane guidance for the first time through the latest update.
WhatsApp Adds New 'Cart' Option for Businesses to Make Shopping Easier, Here's How it Works
WhatsApp says the Carts feature for businesses is going live around the world starting today and should start reflecting on accounts soon.
Apple To Launch AirPods Studio Over-Ear Headphones Tonight? Reports Hint At New Product Announcement
A report in AppleTrack gives 'exclusive information' citing 'multiple sources familiar with the matter as saying that Apple will launch the AirPods Studio over-the-air headphones on December 8.
EU Sets Out Search Ranking Guidelines For Google, Microsoft, Platforms
Alphabet unit Google, Microsoft and other tech giants will have to be more transparent in how they rank online search results, under European Commission guidelines out on Monday.
Oppo Smartphone With Detachable Camera Module in the Works, Patent Hints
The detachable camera module may include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi support as well as an inbuilt battery to transform the device into an independent camera accessory.
India in Space This Month: First Private Indian Space Shuttle, ISRO Gaganyaan Delayed
Under the government’s new space sector regulator, IN-SPACe, private startup has signed an agreement with ISRO for its first small satellite launch vehicle, Agnikul; ISRO, meanwhile, announced a delayed in its Gaganyaan manned space mission.
Fortnite Bhangra Boogie Cup Delayed Due To App Crashes, But You Can Win a OnePlus 8T When It Begins
Apart from the OnePulus 8T smartphone, other prizes include the opportunity to earn the Bhangra Boogie Emote, Nana Dance Spray, and the Click Pow Get Down Lobby Track Featuring Raftaar, all of which will be available in the Item shop within Fortnite at a...
Cyberpunk 2077 Wait Is Over, Launch Set For December 10 With Early Access For Some
Cyberpunk 2077 will be the first game to use the REDengine technology developed by CD Projekt RED. It will be playable on PS 5, PS 4, Xbox Series S and Series X, and more.
Samsung Galaxy M12 Spotted on Certification Listings; May Launch as Galaxy F12 in Some Areas
The Samsung Galaxy M12 could also be launched as the Samsung Galaxy F12 in some regions.