Elon Musk not happy with Apple’s ‘internet tax’, Micromax’s new products, Google’s return to office plans and more
It was a reasonably busy week in tech city with high tech firms asserting their quarterly outcomes. Apple, Google, and others appear to be raking within the money. Elon Musk just isn’t pleased with Apple’s ‘international web tax’ whereas home model Microsoft launched a bunch of latest merchandise. All this and extra in our high tech information of the week
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Apple is charging a worldwide web tax, says Elon Musk
Elon Musk, founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, slammed Apple for charging builders a excessive 30% charges for distributing apps by means of Apple App Retailer whereas he showcased full help to Fornite creator Epic Video games. Musk referred to as the App Retailer charges as a “de facto international tax on the Web” and likewise mentioned that Epic Video games is true to battle again Apple.
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What Sundar Pichai informed Google workers about coming again to workplace
Google has confirmed that it has delayed bringing workers again to workplaces. The tech big has additionally introduced that solely totally vaccinated workers might be allowed to return again on its campuses. Google CEO Sundar Pichai despatched an e mail to the corporate workers outlining plans of returning again to workplaces.
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Apple hits new data as India ‘shines’ in its progress
Google has confirmed that it has delayed bringing workers again to workplaces. The tech big has additionally introduced that solely totally vaccinated workers might be allowed to return again on its campuses. Google CEO Sundar Pichai despatched an e mail to the corporate workers outlining plans of returning again to workplaces. Vaccination, mentioned Pichai, “is an enormous purpose why we felt snug opening a few of our workplaces to workers who wished to return early. And I’ve to say it’s been nice to see Googlers brainstorming round whiteboards and having fun with meals in cafes once more within the many workplaces which have already re-opened globally.”
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Google’s two massive stars in earning profits: YouTube and Search
Alphabet, Google’s guardian firm, has posted some spectacular quarterly numbers. Asserting its quarterly outcomes, Alphabet set an all-time report income of $61.9 billion for the quarter. Not solely that, the corporate posted report earnings — $18.5 billion — for the fourth quarter in a row.
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Micromax In 2b launched with 5000mAh battery, worth begins at Rs 7,999
Micromax has expanded its finances class smartphone vary within the nation. The corporate has launched Micromax In 2b with Unisoc T610 octa-core processor. Micromax’s newest entry-level telephone is supplied with as much as 6GB RAM and homes a 5000mAh battery.
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Micromax launched Airfunk 1 Professional and Airfunk 1 earbuds in India
Micromax Airfunk 1 Professional and Airfunk 1 are official. With these two reasonably priced actually wi-fi stereo (TWS) earbuds choices, the home client tech firm has made an entry within the audio phase and include IP44 score making them dust- and waterproof. Each the Micromax Airfunk 1 Professional and Airfunk 1 have been launched together with the newest smartphone from the model — referred to as Micromax In 2b.
Click onhere to read more concerning the two TWS earbuds from Micromax
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Google to cease sign-in for these Android variations
Google is ending sign-in help for gadgets operating on very previous variations of Android. The tech big is sending e mail to customers saying sign-in won’t be supported on Android model 2.3.7 and decrease. In an effort to proceed utilizing Google apps on their telephones, they need to improve to Android model 3.0 or greater.
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Nothing ear (1) with ANC, 34 hours battery launched at Rs 5,999
London-based know-how model Nothing has launched its much-awaited true-wireless earbuds referred to as Nothing ear (1). The earbuds from the corporate take a brand new method on the TWS earbuds design within the type of clear design. Each The earbuds and the case are fully clear and most internals are clearly seen with bare eyes. Different options of the earbuds embrace energetic noise cancellation, 34 hours battery life, quick charging help and extra.
Click on here to read more concerning the Nothing ear (1)
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Microsoft reportedly planning to take stake in Oyo
Satya Nadella-run Microsoft is in superior talks to spend money on Airbnb-backed Indian finances resort chain OYO at a valuation of $9 billion, because the hospitality chain is planning a possible preliminary public providing (IPO) quickly, sources mentioned.
Dependable sources informed IANS {that a} deal might shut quickly as soon as the due regulatory processes are met. The scale of the deal couldn’t be ascertained.
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Google launched a brand new ‘app’ for Google Meet, makes it simpler to hitch video calls
Web search big Google has launched a standalone internet app for its video calling platform Google Meet. The newly launched Google Meet app is Progressive Net App (PWA) and is totally different from a normal app because it operates in an internet browser. Such apps are mentioned to ship quicker internet expertise.
Learn extra concerning the new app here
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Xiaomi launched Mi HyperSonic energy financial institution in India at Rs 3,499
Xiaomi has launched the Mi HyperSonic energy financial institution. Mentioned to be a ‘excellent quick charging answer for all merchandise together with smartphones and laptops’, the brand new energy financial institution comes with 20,000mAh battery capability. The machine comes with quick charging skills and gives 50watt tremendous quick charging.
Learn extra concerning the Mi HyperSonic energy financial institution here
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Sony launched ZV-E10 mirrorless digicam for YouTubers and content material creators
Sony has launched the brand new Sony ZV-E10 transportable mirrorless digicam with a feature-set optimised for vloggers and content material creators. This APS-C-format digicam comes with an up to date bodily design, intuitive dealing with and connectivity, and improved audio recording.
Click on here to read more concerning the new mirrorless digicam
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JBL launched ‘Dwell 660NC’ and ‘Dwell Professional+ TWS’ headphones at a beginning worth of Rs 14,999
Audio model JBL has launched two new noise-canceling headphone fashions — JBL Dwell 660NC, a wi-fi over-ear Noise Cancellation (NC) headphone and JBL Dwell Professional+TWS, an in-ear NC true wi-fi headphone. Every comes full of JBL Signature sound, Adaptive Noise Cancelling capabilities with Sensible Ambient, and hands-free management with built-in voice assistants.
