How Apple iPhone 13’s new security feature could be COVID-19 ‘inspired’

The upcoming series of iPhones, most probably to be named the iPhone 13, will have an on-screen fingerprint sensor, claims a report by GizChina. Rumours about the inclusion of a new biometric feature by the tech giant into the upcoming iPhone have been circulating for quite a while. The most recent one is about Apple working on an API that supports authentication methods like TouchID and FaceID, as revealed by tipster Mcguire Wood @Jioriku via Twitter.

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Samsung may partner with Olympus for its flagship Galaxy phones: Report

After OnePlus, Samsung could be another popular mobile brand that may partner with a camera manufacturer for its flagship handsets. As claimed by a tipster, the South Korean company is in talks with Olympus about ‘a possible partnership’.

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Here’s how Apple may have made it difficult for iPhone users to switch to Android

The ratio of people moving from Android phones to iPhones is greater than smartphone users dumping their iPhones. One of the reasons for this is due to Apple's closed ecosystem. But there is something in particular that may have made it difficult for iPhone users to switch to Android -- iMessage. Apple had reportedly planned to launch iMessage for Android back in 2013 but there’s a new revelation -- the company intentionally never launched iMessage for Android and has no plans to do so either.

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Airtel-Reliance Jio sign their first deal, new Realme phones, Google’s next big event and other top tech news of the week

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14 smartphones priced under Rs 15,000 with FHD+ screen

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Google Pay: How to Send Money Using Bank Details, Phone Number, UPI ID or QR Code

Google Pay offers four payment options in its app. Here's our guide on how to use each of these methods to send money.

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Samsung launches new campaign to empower Indian students

As part of the campaign, students and educators can avail additional discount of up to 10 per cent on Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S7, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite and Galaxy Tab A7 purchased via Samsung Student Advantage on Samsung.com.

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Airtel Payments Bank announces 'Rewards123' savings account; offers benefits on digital transactions

Customers can get 'Rewards123' at an annual fee of Rs 299 and avail benefits ranging from certain cashback per month on payments for prepaid recharges, post-paid, broadband, landline, and DTH bill payments, load money benefits and shopping rewards.

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Inside Redwood Materials, former Tesla CTO's effort to recycle batteries for rare components

CNBC got an inside look at former Tesla CTO JB Straubel's lithium-ion battery recycling start-up.

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How to control your Android Smart TVs using mobile

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Uber, Lyft Offer COVID-19 Vaccination for Drivers, Free Rides to Vaccine Centres for Customers

Uber and Lyft are spending millions of dollars to provide drivers with access to COVID-19 vaccines and offering free or discounted rides to vaccination sites for customers in a bid to increase engagement on their platforms.

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Apple Criticised by US Senators for Refusing to Testify on Antitrust Concerns

Apple is drawing criticism from US senators for refusing to testify at an upcoming US Senate subcommittee hearing on competition issues related to mobile app stores. Google has agreed to testify at the hearing.

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Logitech won’t be making this product anymore

Computer peripheral maker Logitech has decided to discontinue its Harmony range of universal remotes, the company announced in a post on its support forum.

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Global chip shortage: White House convening summit with top executives

The White House meeting is billed as the "CEO Summit on Semiconductor and Supply Chain Resilience" and will include White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and National Economic Council Director Brian Deese. As of midday Friday, 19 major companies had agreed to send executives.

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Why more than 500 Google employees have sent a letter to Sundar Pichai

More than 500 employees have sent an open letter to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, demanding that the company stop protecting the harassers and provide workers an environment free from their abusers.

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Facebook showing gender-biased job ads: Study

Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.

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