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Author: Adarsh V.K

Adarsh V.K, Co-Founder and Editor at ReturnByte, writes about technology and consumer gadgets. He has been covering the technology beat for over seven years. Adarsh is also a web developer who contributes to ReturnByte front-end tech. You can follow him @_adarsh_vk on Instagram.
Apple is finally ready to allow sideloading of apps on iPhones in the region but it still wants to make money from them. Reviews 

Developers to be Charged Fee for Reviewing Apps

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Apple is facing a lot of pressure from the European Union over its business practices, and the company is ready to comply. However, Apple is now exploring various ways in which the new EU rules will not affect its overall market situation. According to new reports, Apple is ready to allow third-party apps to run on iOS as required by the Digital Markets Act (DMA), but with a special review process that looks for potential concerns related to apps people download. on their iPhones, as The Wall Street Journal highlighted…

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Ola’s India mobility business posted consolidated revenue from operations and other income for FY 23 at Rs 3,000 crores as compared to Rs 2,120 crores in FY 22. News 

Bhavish Aggarwal Urges India to Make Money with ONDC Initiative

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Founder Bhavish Aggarwal and Ola Mobility’s new CEO Hemant Bakshi announced that Ola’s India mobile business has turned “EBITDA positive in FY23”. Aggarwal also emphasized that Ola will focus on leveraging ONDC for further growth while driving electric rides and its premium Prime plus service. ANI Technologies (Ola’s parent company) recently hired former Unilever executive Hemant Bakshi as its new CEO. Before joining Ola about four months ago, Bakshi was the marketplace’s vice president and president of Unilever Indonesia. “India’s economic growth is unstoppable and we aim to serve one…

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OnePlus Watch came out a few years back with its own platform but now the company could use Google's help for its wearable growth. Gadgets 

Next month, OnePlus may introduce its inaugural smartwatch powered by WearOS.

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OnePlus continues its momentum from the beginning of the year, with several releases expected next month. The company has launched the OnePlus 12 series this month for India, and in February we could see the brand moving into the wearables category again. The OnePlus Watch 2 could be part of the company’s Mobile World Congress 2024 (MWC 2024) lineup in Barcelona next month. It could also be the first OnePlus watch to use the WearOS platform, suggesting that the first-generation operating system will no longer be continued. By moving to…

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This measure would require social media platforms to terminate the accounts of anyone under 17 years old and use a third-party verification system to screen out the underaged. News 

Why This US State Is Prohibiting Children’s Access to Social Media

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Florida’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at barring children 16 and younger from accessing social media platforms, following similar measures in several states to limit online risks to young teens. The measure, which passed in a bipartisan vote of 106-13, would require social media platforms to close the accounts of anyone under the age of 17 and use a third-party verification system to screen minors. “We must address the harmful effects that social media platforms are having on the development and well-being of our children,” said…

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X (Twitter) users on iOS can now log in using Passkeys, enabling quick and secure login. Here's what you need to know. News 

iPhone Users Can Now Enjoy Quick and Secure Login with X’s ‘Passkeys’ Support

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Elon Musk-run X has added support for “passwords” as a login option for iOS users in the US. “Today, we’re excited to launch Passkeys as a sign-in option for our US iOS users,” the company announced at X on Tuesday. “Password is a new, easy-to-use and secure way to log into your account – all from your device. Passwords are more secure than traditional passwords because your device generates them separately for each account,” it added. According to the company, passwords provide a stronger level of protection for your account…

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Asteroid 2024 AL6 belongs to the Apollo group of Near-Earth Asteroids, according to NASA. (Pixabay) Space 

NASA predicts that a colossal asteroid, comparable in size to an aircraft, will approach Earth imminently and make a subsequent return in 2170.

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Most asteroids are typically found in the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. However, occasionally these celestial objects can be influenced by the gravitational pull of a large planet, causing them to veer towards the planet and potentially collide with it. In order to reduce uncertainties surrounding these close encounters, NASA employs advanced telescopes like NEOWISE, Pans-STARRS1, and Catalina Sky Survey, both in space and on the ground. Utilizing this cutting-edge technology, the US Space Agency has provided information on an asteroid that is expected to pass by Earth…

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Motorola launched the latest Razr foldable phone in India last year and now more people can consider buying it. News 

Here’s the new price of the Motorola Razr 40 Flip Phone in India after a significant reduction.

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Motorola has given a surprise to all those who were planning to buy the Razr 40 flip phone in India. The foldable phone has received a big price cut in the country, making it more attractive to buyers. The phone was launched with an aggressive price point for a foldable before, and the new price change makes it an obvious choice if you’ve been planning on getting a flip model. Motorola Razr 40 Price in India 2024 The price of the Motorola Razr 40 flip phone has been slashed by…

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OnePlus 12 launch event in India will have other products announced for the market. Here are the launch event details and what else we can expect. News 

OnePlus 12 Set to Launch in India on Tuesday

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The OnePlus 12 will be launched in India and global markets on Tuesday, making it one of the few phones to offer the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in the country. The phone has already been launched in China and now people in India and parts of Europe will get a chance to buy the powerful device. OnePlus is also expected to launch the OnePlus 12R and OnePlus Buds 3 earbuds as per the company’s official teasers in the past few days. OnePlus 12 India launch event: Where to…

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AI tech is becoming smarter thanks to millions of datasets being fed into the AI models and soon it could become as smart as humans. News 

AI’s Ability to Think Like Humans Could Be Frightening

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AI is starting to do a lot of things that humans do too, which is understandably worrying among people about their jobs being put at risk. But if that wasn’t enough, scientists are now trying to make AI think like a human brain with memories and events trained into its systems. You could say that AI is smart and fast because we train it to be so, but the fact that people are now experimenting with all kinds of things with AI becomes a scary thought. And researchers at University…

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Organisations across the globe experienced an average of 1,158 weekly cyber attacks. (Pixabay) News 

Check Point reports a 15% increase in cyber attack incidents in India in 2023.

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According to cyber security firm Check Point, India experienced a weekly average increase of 15 percent in cyber attack incidents in 2023, placing it second in the Asia Pacific region, just behind Taiwan. Organizations around the world experienced an average of 1,158 weekly cyberattacks each, representing a 1 percent increase in incidents compared to 2022. “In 2023, India received 2,138 weekly attacks per organization, a 15 percent increase from 2022. Within APAC, India is the second most targeted nation with 2,138 weekly attacks per organization, behind only Taiwan’s 3,050 incidents,”…

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Ahead of the OnePlus 12's official launch, tipster Abhishek Yadav has revealed what could be the India pricing of the flagship device. News 

Launch of OnePlus 12 in India: Price and Availability Hints Provided

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OnePlus is all set to launch its OnePlus 12 flagship smartphone tomorrow on January 23rd in India at the Smooth Beyond Belief event. We already know everything about the device as it has already been launched in China, but the India-specific price and availability details are still under wraps. All should be revealed tomorrow, but ahead of the launch, tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekd) hinted at the Indian pricing of the flagship OnePlus 12 device. According to his Twitter post, the 12GB variant of the OnePlus 12 could cost Rs 64,999,…

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OnePlus 12 is launching in India in the next few days and here's what we expect from the latest flagship phone from the brand. News 

What to Expect from OnePlus 12 India Launch on January 23: Features, Price in India, and More

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The global launch of the OnePlus 12 is just a few days away and the company is busy putting the finishing touches to its big event on Tuesday in India. The OnePlus 12 is the brand’s latest flagship phone, which coincidentally started its journey 10 years ago. The phone has already been launched in China and now people in India and parts of Europe will get a chance to buy the powerful device. The global launch will take place in India, and here’s all the details about the event and…

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This new battery model could soon be part of phones and drones, offering them battery life of years and not days. News 

Here are the details of the new battery technology that can operate for 50 years without requiring charging.

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What if we tell you that a new battery technology has been developed that lasts a really long time. The company behind this battery technology says you can make it run for a whopping 50 years without recharging. Imagine that this battery is equipped with a smartphone and you are looking at a device whose battery will last the device itself for a long time. The technology comes via a Chinese startup called Betavolt, which has developed what they claim is a coin-sized battery using nuclear technology. This is a…

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Artificial intelligence growth emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and judgment over coding skills, according to Blair Effron, co-founder of Centerview Partners. (AP) News 

Centerview Founder believes that children should focus on developing good judgment rather than learning how to code due to the rise of AI.

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One of New York’s prominent bankers suggests that with the rise of artificial intelligence, it is more important for young individuals to focus on developing critical thinking skills and good judgment rather than prioritizing coding abilities. Blair Effron, co-founder of Centerview Partners LLC, expressed his uncertainty about the significance of coding proficiency in the next decade. In an interview with Bloomberg TV’s David Westin, Effron emphasized the importance of possessing judgment and the ability to think critically and ask pertinent questions. Effron, known for his role in some of the…

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Huawei is reportedly ending support for Android apps with the next version of Harmony OS in a bid to bolster its in-house software ecosystem. News 

Huawei’s In-House Harmony OS to Replace Android App Support

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China’s Huawei Technologies won’t support Android apps on the latest iteration of its in-house Harmony operating system, domestic financial media Caixin reports, as the company looks to strengthen its own software ecosystem. The company plans to release a developer version of its HarmonyOS Next platform in the second quarter of this year and a full commercial version in the fourth quarter, it said in a company statement highlighting the platform’s launch event in its hometown. Shenzhen on Thursday. Huawei first announced its proprietary Harmony system in 2019 and prepared to…

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Thanks to the Xbox Developer Direct, we now have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Xbox camp in terms of its first-party lineup for 2024. News 

All Announcements from Xbox Developer Direct: Indiana Jones Gameplay, Hellblade 2 Release Date, and More

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Microsoft’s Xbox Developer Direct, held earlier today, is officially over, revealing new gameplay and details about previously announced projects. And now we have a pretty good idea of what to expect from the Xbox camp with its first lineup of… party games in 2024. Here’s everything that was announced today at the Xbox Developer Direct: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gets a gameplay trailer We finally have a name for the Xbox and PC exclusive Indiana Jones game: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. The gameplay revealed that the…

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The NoiseFit app emerged as a leading fitness app amongst top domestic and international players in India. News 

NoiseFit Emerges as the Leading Fitness App in India with Over 10 Million Downloads

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Domestic wearables brand Noise announced that its NoiseFit app has received more than 10 million active downloads and in 2023 it has secured the #1 position on Android (Google Play Store) and #2 on iOS (App Store) according to Terveys & Data.ai fitness class in India. App rankings are determined by a number of factors, including quality and performance, ratings and reviews, engagement and retention, downloads and regular updates. With all the listed parameters, NoiseFit App emerged as India’s leading fitness app among top domestic and international players. “We wanted…

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Samsung Galaxy S24 series offers AI-centric features and on-device processing feature for users this year. News 

Noida Plant to Manufacture Samsung Galaxy S24 Series for India and Other Nations

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is manufactured in India and the company plans to use its large noida factory unit to manufacture these devices for the domestic and international markets. Samsung India CEO J B Park shared the update on Thursday. Samsung started production at the same plant a few years ago, which shows its focus and commitment to the Indian market. The new Galaxy S24 lineup is also the first to be built with AI-centric features based on Google’s Gemini flagship model. Samsung has three main devices to choose…

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Samsung has finally acknowledged the existence of the Galaxy Ring. Read on to know what it could be capable of doing. News 

Samsung hints at upcoming release of ‘Galaxy Ring’ smart wearable

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During the closing segment of Samsung’s Galaxy S24 launch event, the company unveiled a short teaser for the Galaxy Ring, confirming long-standing rumors about the device’s development at the South Korean tech giant. It’s important to note that Samsung has only released a short teaser of the product, so officially we can only talk about its appearance at the moment. In the teaser video, we can see that it has a set of sensors in a typical ring shape, similar to the Oura Ring, with a black finish. Although there…

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Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup will be available for pre-order starting January 18th. You can order from online and offline retailers, including Samsung's website. Here are all the details. News 

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24+, and S24 Prices in India Unveiled; Highest-End Variant Priced at 1.6 Lakh

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Samsung has finally released the prices and availability information in India for its latest Galaxy S24 lineup, which was announced yesterday. There are three main devices to choose from: the vanilla Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 Plus and the high-end Galaxy S24 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at Rs 1,29,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The 512GB variant costs Rs 1,39,999 and the 1TB variant costs a whopping Rs 1,59,999. Note that the 1TB version is only available in Titanium Grey, while the other…

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