IT&Software
Apple MagSafe Duo wireless charger doesn’t work with older 29W power adapter
The 29W power adapter by Apple was replaced by a 30W power adapter in 2018; however, it's still likely that people have this older power brick. Meanwhile, if you buy the iPhone 12 and above models, you will have to spend Rs 11,300 for the entire MagSafe experience- Rs 4,500 for the MagSafe charger + Rs 4,900 for a MagSafe compatible case from Apple + Rs 1,900 for the 20W USB-C power ad... [Full Article...]
Google Workspace Extends Office Editing to Attachments
Currently, when you receive an Office file attachment in Gmail, you see two options i.e Download and Add to Drive. "Starting today, you can also open Office files for editing directly from a Gmail attachment, further simplifying your workflows". [Full Article...]
Workers vandalise Wistrons iPhone plant in Karnataka over unpaid salaries
While a few security guards and floor managers were manhandled by workers, there were no casualties. It remains to be seen if the state government decides to interfere on the matter as well. Diploma holders were promised Rs 11,000 and were getting around Rs 5,000. "While those in managerial positions worked for 8 hours, workers were clocking 12 hours a day and not being paid OT", the employee alle... [Full Article...]
Mobile networks banned from selling locked smartphones
Interestingly many networks in United Kingdom already sell only unlocked handsets, including O2, Sky , Three and Virgin Mobile. The regulator said that the move would make it easier for customers to switch networks. Vodafone said, "We stand ready to implement these changes when they come into force", while EE added, "We'll work with Ofcom to comply with its guidelines". [Full Article...]
First official look at Dragon Age during The Game Awards Show
While it was arguably "more" than has ever been shown before, it was still a very, very limited cinematic teaser, ending by showing everyone's favorite/most hated Dread Wolf. How will you choose your path to victory? FULL CUSTOMISATION: Stand out on the battlefield with prestigious gear and legendary dragons that only true dragoneers can possess! Furthermore, Century: Age of Ashes will inc... [Full Article...]
Phone Networks To Be Banned From Selling Locked Devices In UK
A study by Ofcom found that almost 50% of people who try getting their phone unlocked have experienced difficulties. From December next year, this practice will no longer be permitted in the United Kingdom as regulator Ofcom is banning the sale of locked phones by network operators. [Full Article...]
Ad-injecting malware hijacks Chrome, Edge, Firefox
Microsoft said that from May to September, it recorded hundreds of thousands of encounters of the Adrozek malware globally. "And while the malware's main goal is to inject ads and refer traffic to certain websites, the attack chain involves sophisticated behavior that allow attackers to gain a strong foothold on a device", the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team warned. [Full Article...]
Microsoft brings x64 app support to Windows on ARM
This week Microsoft brought support for running x64 applications to the latest preview build of Windows 10 on ARM. The company's ARM-based Windows devices already come with an emulator to run x86 32-bit Windows applications. The company hasn't published details as to when this new feature is supposed to go live for production devices, but it did say further updates are due in the coming months. [Full Article...]