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  • Xiaomi Removes Charger From Box After Mocking Apple For It

    Only a few weeks after mocking Apple for not including a charger with its iPhone 12 series smartphones, Xiaomi appears to be doing the same. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has now confirmed that the company’s latest flagship – the Mi 11 – will not bundle a charger inside. This despite the fact that back in October, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer had taken a pointed dig at Apple, boasting on Twitter that it “didn’t leave anything out of the box with the #Mi10TPro.”

    Several Twitter users took to the microblogging platform to troll Xiaomi for doing the same thing that it had criticised Apple for.Samsung – Apple’s biggest rival which had also mocked the company for not including a charger with the iPhone 12 series – got caught in the crossfire.

  • Apple finally resolves iCloud sign-in, activation issues

    Apple has resolved issues relating to the iCloud account and sign in nearly 36 hours after the issues were first reported.

    The problem with Apple’s iCloud account and sign in is said to have begun at around 4:45 AM ET on December 25. The issue appeared to have affected multiple Apple devices that needed iCloud set up and sign in.

    Users complained that they were unable to set up new devices that required iCloud activation. The outage came during the Christmas festival. So, those who received a new Apple device as a gift may have also faced problems with the setup.

    Responding to a user’s tweet, Apple had said that the company was “experiencing a high capacity at this time, which is impacting your ability to set up iCloud, please try back in a couple of hours.

  • BSNL offers special offer on the occasion of Christmas, 3GB data will be available daily

    Government telecom company BSNL has announced a very special offer for its users on the occasion of this Christmas, under which you will get the facility of daily 3GB data. The company has launched two plans of 998 rupees and 199 rupees under the Christmas offer.

    First of all, let us tell you about the plan of 998 rupees. In this plan, the user gets the facility of daily 3GB data with a validity of 240 days. The company has brought this offer for a limited time.

    Apart from this, BSNL has also launched a cheap plan of 199 rupees, in which daily 2GB high speed data is available with 30 days validity. 250 minutes and 100 free SMS are also being given for local calling.

  • Social media giant Facebook to offer more security features in 2021

    Washington [US]: Social media giant Facebook said it will start allowing users to prepare physical safety keys as a way to confirm their identity before logging into the social network’s mobile app, beginning next year.

    According to Mashable, the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company is now offering a choice to use a hardware security key to connect to one’s desktop computer prior to each log-in. The users could purchase a hardware key through retailers, and register with Facebook, the social media giant said, confirming an earlier report by Axios.

    The world’s biggest social network said it also intends to enlarge ‘Facebook Protect’, that is, its own security program for high-profile accounts for example election applicants, to more kinds of accounts globally next year.

    Presently available in the US, Facebook Protect offers a means for politicians, government agencies, and election personnel to set up additional safety provisions such as two-factor authentication and real-time tracking for potential hacking threats.

  • These may be the first new WhatsApp features that iPhone use&nbsp

    iPhone users are soon set to get an update of WhatsApp as the instant messaging app has submitted a new version of the iOS app that will come with a couple of new features, claims a report by WABetaInfo.

    As per the report, the app will soon be updated to version 2.21.10.23 — which apparently is the first beta dedicated to the new year — and as part of this, iPhone users will not only get new features but also get a few bug fixes.

    Talking about the new features first, WhatsApp is said to roll out support for joining missed group calls at any time. This means that even if the user has missed a call, they will be able to join the next time they open WhatsApp if the call isn’t over. Another new feature that WhatsApp is expected to roll out to iPhone users is the option to attach multiple images and videos. Essentially, if a user selects multiple images from the Photos app and then taps on “Export” and then on “Copy,” they will be able to paste the content in the chat bar.

  • Facebook criticizes Apple privacy policy in newspaper ads

    Facebook is again pushing back on new Apple privacy rules for its mobile devices, this time saying in full page newspaper ads that the social media giant is standing up for small businesses.

    In ads that ran in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other national newspapers Wednesday, Facebook said Apple’s new rules “limit businesses’ ability to run personalized ads and reach their customers effectively.”

    “While limiting how personalized ads can be used does impact larger companies like us, these changes will be devastating to small businesses adding to the many challenges they face right now,” the ad states.

    Apple brushed aside Facebook’s attacks, saying that it isn’t preventing people from being tracked if they so desire. The main change is that people will have to grant their permission before Facebook and other apps will be able to monitor their online activities.

    “We believe that this is a simple matter of standing up for our users,” Apple said. “Users should know when their data is being collected and shared across other apps and websites — and they should have the choice to allow that or not.”

  • Google’s new storage policy will delete account data after two years of inactivity

    Google’s announcing some new policy changes surrounding the use of Gmail, Docs, and Google Photos. In an effort to purge unused storage, Google is updating its policy to delete users’ data from its most popular services on accounts that are inactive for more than two years. This is noted on Google’s Help site.

    Beginning on June 1, 2021, Google will enact a new policy that applies to the storage on several of its services. As early as June 1, 2023, Google will delete data from Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Jamboard, Gmail, Photos, Drawings, Forms, and Sites if they are inactive for two years.

    Google explains that users who don’t wish their data to be deleted should use service with associated account either on a Google app or via browser to keep it active. Google also explains that this change will not apply to Google One users who pay a monthly fee, nor will it apply to Google Workspace (formerly GSuite for business), GSuite for Education, nor GSuite for non-profits.

  • Vi launches two new combo plans, know what will be special among them

    Telecom company Vodafone-Idea (Vi) is launching new prepaid plans to entice users. Under this link, the company has now introduced two new combo plans, which cost Rs 59 and Rs 65. Vi’s 59-rupee plan offers 30 minutes of calling with 28 days of validity. You can use them for calling during local, national and roaming. Keep in mind that free SMS and data benefits are not being given in this plan.

    If we talk about Vi’s 65 rupees plan, then you get talk time of Rs 52. In this plan, which comes with a validity of 28 days, you will get 100MB of data to use the Internet. Free SMS and other benefits are not available in this plan. Both these plans of the company are currently being offered only in Maharashtra and Goa circles.

    These days, users are very fond of Vi’s 79-rupee plan. In this plan, users get talk time of 64 rupees. This plan, which comes with 28 days validity, is also getting the benefit of 400MB data.

  • Apple Watch now monitors cardio fitness, alerts if levels drop

    Alongside iOS 14.3, Apple releases watchOS 7.2 for Apple Watch users globally today. The update allows Watch users to monitor their “cardio fitness” level on a regular basis. This will help Apple Watch users keep check on their overall health. The company confirms that Watch users will also be alerted if their cardio fitness level drops. With this, the tech giant wants to encourage users to stay active and healthy. Also Read – iOS 14.3 released: New features, how to upgrade your iPhone

    “With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users will be able to view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range,” the company noted in an official release. Also Read – iPad 9 could be cheaper than iPad 8, will get iPhone 11 chipset

    Apple Watch already has the ability to estimate the average and higher levels of VO2 max during vigorous outdoor walks, runs, hikes and more. With watchOS 7, Apple Watch uses multiple sensors, including the optical heart sensor, GPS, and the accelerometer, to estimate lower levels. The feature is going to help  Watch users a lot given direct measurement of VO2 max requires a rigorous clinical test with specialised equipment that is not readily accessible to most people. Also Read – Google, Apple ask app developers to remove location tracking tech within two weeks

  • New features, how to upgrade your iPhone

    Apple has released the iOS 14.3 software version for all iPhone users globally including India. The latest iOS version brings support for Apple Fitness+ and AirPods Max, launched recently. The update also adds the ability to capture photos in Apple ProRAW on iPhone 12 Pro and also introduces privacy information on the App Store that includes some new features and bug fixes for the iPhone. Additionally, Apple also released watchOS 7.2 for Watch users. Also Read – Apple Watch now monitors cardio fitness, alerts if levels drop

    With the latest iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2 update, Apple Watch gets the ability to monitor and classify cardio fitness, a strong predictor of overall health. This suggests that Apple Watch users will now be able to view how their cardio fitness level is classified based on their age group and sex in the Health app on iPhone. Users will also be notified if the range falls within the low range. Also Read – iPad 9 could be cheaper than iPad 8, will get iPhone 11 chipset

    In an official press release Apple noted, “With iOS 14.3 and watchOS 7.2, Apple Watch users can view their cardio fitness level in the Health app on iPhone, and receive a notification on Apple Watch if it falls within the low range. Breakthrough technology released in watchOS 7 allows Apple Watch to easily measure low cardio fitness, and today cardio fitness notifications empower users to be more active for dramatic long-term health benefits.” Also Read – Google, Apple ask app developers to remove location tracking tech within two weeks