IT&Software
Edge Memory Usage Improvements are Coming to Chrome Too
It does not bring any major changes except for the fact that Microsoft Edge , based on Chromium, comes baked into the OS by default. A post at Windows Latest points to a Chromium (which Chrome is based on) commit post (description of a work in progress) that explains the nutty gritty of how this will go down. [Full Article...]
Google is testing a way to purchase Android subscriptions outside the app
Notably, users can buy an app's subscription even if the app is not installed on their phone. The feature is being introduced with Billing Library version 3 and is meant to reduce the effort a user has to make in order to purchase or even simply discover a subscription service. [Full Article...]
Amazon deploys AI-based tech to maintain social distancing at its facilities
The unveiling of the AI-based system comes at a time when Amazon has faced scrutiny in the USA over whether it's done enough to protect its employees from the virus. Amazon claims it will be making Distance Assistant open-source to help other companies adapt to the coronavirus pandemic and keep their employees safe. [Full Article...]
European Union launches two probes over whether Apple broke its competition rules
The five-working day celebration is employed to showcase new systems and inspire program-makers to undertake them. A compromise will likely be achieved, with Apple reclassifying Hey as a organization application so it can circumvent the 3.1.1 regulations, but the hurt may possibly by now be carried out. [Full Article...]
HTC launches 5G phone in Taiwan
Following Taiwan, the handset will be delivered to other markets soon. It features a smaller 6.5-inch LCD with a 25-megapixel punch-hold front camera, but the same FHD+ resolution remains. HTC has also introduced the Desire 20 Pro which is a more affordable mid-range device that doesn't support 5G. There is 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, a 5,000mAh battery & Quick Charge 3.0 support (compared to QC 4.... [Full Article...]
Mobile has reportedly told hundreds of Sprint employees they’re being laid off
The layoffs were announced by T-Mobile senior vice president James Kirby in one of several conference calls yesterday to almost 400 Sprint staff. TechCrunch obtained audio of the call. Not knowing whether T-Mobile will hire back more workers than it plans to let go makes it hard to measure the impact of the company's plan. Kirby said that 200 new positions on the T-Mobile side will be created ... [Full Article...]
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may come with 60Hz Full HD+ display
With every new smartphone launch, there's always a sense of wishlist specification, where those anticipating a device expect the greatest and best specs, regardless of practical factors like battery life or price. This is also according to Ice Universe , who said that the specs of the Galaxy Note 20 will be far less impressive, when compared with the Ultra model. [Full Article...]
USA set to block activation of controversial undersea web cable
The Pacific Light Cable Network is just one of the hundreds of undersea cables that provide global internet connectivity. However, a United States government committee known as "Team Telecom " is now recommending that the USA denies approval for the undersea cable on the grounds of national security. [Full Article...]