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Facebook rolls out simplified setting page design

Facebook unveiled on Wednesday its redesigned setting page enabling Android, iOS, mobile web, and FB Lite users to find tools in a simplified way.   “Whether it’s managing the ads people see, adjusting sharing settings, or curating an audience for posts, people shouldn’t have to think too hard about where to start,” said Facebook in a blog post.   The Big […]

Google is battling against a $1 billion legal claim

Google is charging people for their digital purchases in its Play Store through an “unfair and excessive” manner, according to a new legal lawsuit filed against the tech giant.  On behalf of 19.5 million Android phone users in the UK, the legal action is seeking up to $1 billion from Google.  The lawsuit has been filed with the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London by former […]

Google requests privacy policy for Play store apps

Google announced on Wednesday that Android developers will be required to include a privacy policy with their apps starting April 2022. This request is not new, as the Big Tech revealed earlier in May that developers must declare their safety information within a deadline between October and April. However, Google decided this week to provide […]

Intel reveals architecture roadmap, welcomes Qualcomm as new customer

In its greatest attempt to reclaim its chipmaking crown, Intel announced on Monday its new architecture roadmap during the company’s Accelerated webcast, unveiling the manufacturer’s strategy to refresh innovative naming schemes for future nodes.  Intel’s CEO Pat Gelsinger announced during the company’s Accelerated livestream webcast how the semiconductor company is planning to switch its branding plan to push for more semiconductor innovations.  The revelation incorporated broad strokes of its next-half decade […]

Monty Mobile’s Show ID

Monty Mobile is on a quest to provide its userbase with the right tools to carry out control over mobile services, while meeting and exceeding any form of basic services. With the Show ID application, all calls conducted with contacts and companies will be synchronized, registering all calls made or received on the app. Show […]

The era of the eSIM

Telcos have been reluctant to take up eSIMs. In some ways, who can blame them? After all, removing the physical SIM and embedding eSIM technology into a mobile device removes much of the hassle of changing service providers and makes it far easier for customers to switch, if they’re drawn in by a better deal. […]

Here’s a list of all the Twitter features that got taken down

Earlier this year, social media users were less than thrilled when they found out about Twitter’s new story feature “Fleets.”  The new feature, which is an almost identical option to what is available on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn and other social media platforms, was widely ridiculed and ignored.   Twitter picked up on the negative feedback from its users and decided to take […]

Microsoft launches Windows 365, boosting Cloud PCs for businesses

Microsoft announced on Wednesday the launch of  Windows 365, a new service which will allow businesses seamless access to Cloud PCs from anywhere.  The new service will work on any modern web browser or through Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app, allowing users to access their Cloud PC from a variety of devices.   “Windows 365 provides an instant-on boot experience,” Wangui McKelvey, a general manager for Microsoft 365, said in a statement.  Instant […]

Dozens of states target Google's app store in antitrust suit

Dozens of states are taking aim at Google in an escalating legal offensive on Big Tech. This time, attorneys general for 36 states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit targeting Google’s Play store, where consumers download apps designed for the Android software that powers most of the world’s smartphones. The 144-page complaint […]

Netflix releases cheaper mobile-only plan in Sub Saharan Africa

Popular streaming service Netflix is looking to bolster its position in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), with the release of a new, cheaper, and mobile-only subscription since smartphones are heavily used on the continent.   The new subscription will cost $3.99, which is almost 50 percent to 60 percent cheaper than their basic plan. According to the […]