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Xiaomi announces Android-based MIUI 12 operating system for its smartphones

The update will roll out on Mi 10, Redmi Note 9, Note 9 Pro, Note 8, Note 8 Pro, Note 7 and Note 7 Pro device in August

TikTok collected Android devices' MAC address despite Google's restriction

The short video-sharing platform owned by Chinese unicorn ByteDance reportedly took advantage of a security hole to collect the data

Asus ROG Phone 3's 12GB RAM, 256GB storage variant goes on sale on Aug 21

The ROG Phone 3 was launched in India on July 22 in two variants, 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 12GB RAM +256GB internal storage priced at Rs 49,999 and Rs 57,999

Soon, Twitter will translate tweets automatically on Android, iOS platform

The translation is already a feature of Twitter, but it's not automatic

Edge browser to Windows, Microsoft fixes 120 vulnerabilities through update

Among the vulnerabilities fixed this month, 17 bugs received the highest severity rating of "Critical," and there are also two zero-days

Apple inks deal with Martin Scorsese for Apple TV+ exclusive films, shows

This will be Scorsese's second production for any OTT platform, the first being The Irishman on Netflix

External auditors to evaluate our content review process: Facebook

Facebook has said it will go through an independent third-party audit to validate the numbers and metrics it publishes in its Community Standards Enforcement Report

Google launches 'The Anywhere School' with over 50 new features

Google has announced a new initiative called The Anywhere School, bringing over 50 new features across Meet, Classroom, G Suite and other products in more than 250 countries around the world

Now, Twitter lets you control who replies to tweet: Here is how it works

The feature allows Twitter user to set the reply preference before posting a tweet

Twitter users can now control who replies to their tweets: Here's how

Users can select from three sets of people - everyone, only people they follow and only people they mention in the tweet

Entrepreneurial spark helped this duo light up India's stadiums, airports

These Bengaluru-based techies are now building UV products to kill Coronavirus

Flipkart seeks to tap next 200 million users using voice tech amid pandemic

Introduction of 'voice assistant' on grocery is helping Flipkart bring conversational commerce and aims to fast-track adoption of e-commerce by Bharat consumers

World's 1st 5G augmented reality glasses to arrive in South Korea for $590

The world's first 5G-based augmented reality (AR) glasses made by LG Uplus Corp., a major South Korean telecom firm, will appear on the shelves in the country for $590 on August 21

Users in India can create virtual visiting cards on Google Search

The India-first feature, which has been in testing for a couple of years, will allow users to create a virtual visiting card on Google Search, and highlight their existing website or social profiles

Samsung rolls out 'Made in India' privacy app for Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51

"The AltZLife feature will be available to the existing as well as new users of Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 through a software update on August 10, 2020," Samsung said in a statement

Chinese phone maker to launch Realme C15, Realme C12 soon in India

Chinese smartphone maker Realme is planning to launch more C-series phones called Realme C15 and C12 in India soon.

Microsoft's upcoming gaming console likely to be called Xbox Series S

Microsoft will reportedly unveil the console in late August

Samsung introduces 'AltZLife' private mode on Galaxy A71, A51: How it works

The AltZLife feature creates a secondary private space on the phone, accessible through authentication process that is different from the one required to unlock the phone - according to Samsung

Paytm launches portable Android-based POS device for Rs 499 a month

Paytm launched an Android-based, pocked-sized point of sale device that is enabled with integrated billing software, camera for QR scanning and supports 4G SIM cards Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Toshiba announces exit from laptop business, sells Dynabook shares to Sharp

The company earlier sold the 80.1 per cent stake to Sharp in 2018