IT&Software
Australian lawyers to launch Apple class action over slow iPhones
This has come a week after Apple's admission that it has been slowing iPhone 7, 6, 6S and SE models during iOS upgrades - its explanation being to prolong battery life and ensure phones did not suddenly stop working, despite an overall slower user experience. [Full Article...]
Citi Analysts Say Apple May Acquire Netflix
This note was penned before Disney bought Fox's studio and TV assets, but before that the likely hood of Apple buying Disney was in the 20 to 30% range. Apple has most of its cash overseas due to the high taxation if it decides to move it into the US. Whether Apple buys Netflix depends on how the company plans to invest newly freed-up revenue made available by the recent tax plan introduced ... [Full Article...]
Security Minister to Social Media: "Fight Extremism or Face Tax Penalties"
Social media companies may soon face steep taxes due to their alleged failure to curb the amount of extremist content appearing on their sites if new considerations by the United Kingdom government become a reality. He explained that the government "should look at all options", including taxation, because hefty sum are spent on people's de-radicalization and because "content is not taken down as q... [Full Article...]
Xiaomi now sending out Oreo update for the Mi A1
The update also brings December 2017 security patch. Xiaomi lived up to its promise by rolling out the Android Oreo to the Mi A1 before the end of 2017. The Android Oreo update brings a Light UI for notification shade and quick toggles. If an app receives a notification, users just have to long press on it. [Full Article...]
Tag: Nokia 6 2018 Launch
On the camera front, Nokia 6 (2018 ) will feature a 16-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, while for the front, it will come loaded with an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling. HMD Global may announce Nokia 9 , alongside two other phones - Nokia 6 (2018 ) and Nokia 1 . Out of the unreleased ones are the Nokia 4 and Nokia 7 Plus which we have never heard of before. [Full Article...]
Google Pixel XL gets massive price cut
Most of these features are only limited to Pixel 2 devices and haven't been added to the cameras on previous Google smartphones. I also remove the Help and Feedback in settings , and disable the silence feedback service, to make the app launching a little faster. [Full Article...]
Apple faces at least 12 different class-action lawsuits over iPhone slowdowns
Customers who choose not to or can not afford new iPhones, which generally cost several hundreds of dollars, are left with iPhones with drastically diminished performance such that they are effectively useless. If you are an iPhone user, new or old, there are a few things worth remembering. "Plaintiffs bring this action against Apple for deceptive trade practices and false advertising in violati... [Full Article...]
Telegram 4.7 adds multiple accounts and quick replies on Android
Telegram users on iOS can now get to choose between four themes, which also includes one minimalistic theme called Day, and two dark themes called Night and Night Blue. Telegram is a really good alternative to WhatsApp that has more features and is more secure. You just need to swipe left on any message in a chat to quickly reply to the same with a text, emoji, sticker or GIF. [Full Article...]