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Facebook ordered to stop collecting German Whatsapp data

The US tech giant has faced global criticism over the new terms that WhatsApp users are required to accept by May 15.

Second Covid wave hit smartphone market back in March when curbs were few

Shipments declined 14% QoQ in Jan-Mar, as per IDC data

A big privacy move by Apple, a big shakeup in the mobile ad market

As part of iOS 14.5, Apple will seek user permission for each app that wants to track usage data. It's all great for privacy but ad networks and social media platforms may see spending shrink.

Xiaomi patents phone design with under-display rotating camera

Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi has patented a smartphone design with an under-screen flip camera that can serve the dual purpose of the primary camera and a selfie camera.

iPhone 13 models will be slightly thicker with large camera bumps: Report

The upcoming Apple iPhone 13 models will be slightly thicker than the iPhone 12 models and will also feature larger, thicker camera bumps with lenses that protrude less.

Samsung develops CXL interface-based DRAM memory tech for data centres

Samsung Electronics said it has developed a new DRAM memory technology based on the Compute Express Link interconnect standard that can upgrade the performances of data centres

Facebook begins testing Clubhouse rival, expanding audio services

The social-media giant announced a sweeping set of updates to its audio services in April, with Live Audio Rooms being the Clubhouse-like centerpiece

Foxconn iPhone India output drops 50% as workers contract Covid-19

Production of the Apple iPhone 12 at a Foxconn factory in India has slumped by more than 50% because workers infected with Covid-19 have had to leave their posts

Samsung to skip Mobile World Congress 2021 in-person over Covid-19 concerns

Samsung Electronics will skip in-person exhibitions at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2021 in Barcelona due to coronavirus concerns

Covid-19: Google testing new feature to enable sharing info of beds, oxygen

Google said it is testing a new feature in Maps that enables people to ask about and share local information on availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations

Users not accepting privacy terms to face limited functionality: WhatsApp

WhatsApp will not delete any account for not accepting its new privacy update, but users not agreeing to the controversial terms after 'several weeks' will not be able to access their chat list

Clubhouse arrives on Android a year after launch on Apple's iOS platform

The popular invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse has finally arrived on Android after spending a year on the Apple iOS platform.

Facebook rules are internally inconsistent, says oversight board leader

Michael McConnell's comments follow panel's decision to leave in place a ban on Donald Trump for his posts surrounding the storming of the US Capitol.

Chromebooks, tablets lead global PC revival in first quarter of 2021

12 million Chromebooks were sold in the quarter

Despite shortage, global semiconductor market to hit $522B in 2021

This represents a 12.5 per cent year-over-year growth, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC).

Online speech shield under fire as Donald Trump's Facebook ban stays

The companies have provided a powerful megaphone for Trump, other world leaders and billions of users to air their grievances, even ones that are false or damaging

Accept privacy policy or lose functions in some weeks: WhatsApp

WhatsApp has said that its users will not immediately lose their accounts or face curtailed functionalities on the platform on May 15, but they will have to eventually go through limited functions

Over 128 mn iOS users affected by 'XcodeGhost' malware, says report

More than 128 million iOS users were allegedly affected by the XcodeGhost malware which first surfaced in 2015 - responsible for injecting malware into several iPhone and iPad apps

Nasa Mars helicopter heard humming through planet's thin Martian air

First came the amazing pictures, then the video. Now Nasa is sharing sounds of its little helicopter humming through the thin Martian air

India holds up wireless approvals for China-made devices, delaying launches

India has held up approvals for import of wifi modules from China for months, driving companies such as U.S. computer makers Dell and HP and China's Xiaomi, Lenovo, and others to delay product launch.