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Qualcomm, Thales unveil world-first GSMA-compliant iSIM with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Feb28

Qualcomm, Thales unveil world-first GSMA-compliant iSIM with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Thales has announced the certification of the world’s first commercially deployable iSIM (Integrated SIM) on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform. It provides the functions of a SIM in a smartphone’s main processor. A GSMA security certification2 ensures that the iSIM has the same high standards of cyber-protection and flexible connectivity in the latest generation of embedded SIMs (eSIMs). The new...

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China’s smartphone sales drop to worst levels in a decade
Jan30

China’s smartphone sales drop to worst levels in a decade

Canalys has published its latest smartphone sales report in China. It focuses on the last quarter of 2022 and the whole fiscal year. And the results are unwelcoming. The market saw a 14% drop in overall shipments. It dipped below 300 million units for the first time in almost a decade. During Q4 2022, Apple was the top smartphone maker with a 22% market share. Yet, shipments declined by 24%. The Chinese market is significant for...

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Google Chrome Rolling Out Fingerprint Unlock for Incognito
Jan27

Google Chrome Rolling Out Fingerprint Unlock for Incognito

Fingerprint Unlock for Incognito on Google Chrome Android Chrome will introduce another update for Android users. The update includes allowing users to lock their incognito sessions with biometric info each time they exit the app.  But this feature has been around for iOS users for some time. Now, Google is making it available to Chrome Android users.  To activate this feature, go to Chrome Settings, Privacy, and Security. From...

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Google to allow third-party billing for Play Store apps and games in India
Jan25

Google to allow third-party billing for Play Store apps and games in India

Android users in India can start using third-party billing services for apps and games by next month. They can also choose a different default search engine through a choice screen during setup. While these rules apply only in India, some other regions have implemented similar rules. It all started last year. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) slapped Google with a fine for restricting third-party...

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Android 14 to block outdated apps to improve security
Jan24

Android 14 to block outdated apps to improve security

Android 14 will start to block app installations that target outdated versions of Android to reduce the risks for malware. The old guidelines for the Google Play Store have ensured that developers keep apps updated. They use the latest features and safety measures of the Android platform. This month, Google updated the guidelines. It now requires newly listed Play Store apps to only target Android 12 and above. The minimum API level...

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Realme GT Neo5 will have world’s first 240W fast charging
Jan06

Realme GT Neo5 will have world’s first 240W fast charging

Realme has confirmed that the GT Neo5 will carry its 240W charging system. This is the first smartphone to hit that level of power. Details about the phone has not been released yet. Multiple leaks reveal that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Rumors talk of another GT Neo5 with 150W charging that will use the Dimensity 8200 instead. The phone will have a 50MP main camera with OIS (IMX890 sensor), an 8MP ultra...

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