Technology News for Monday 1st August 2022

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Aug 01st 2022

1. Nothing Phone 1: A wholesome package

Domain: thehindu.com

It has got the oomph factor like Glyph interface and bare-back transparent design that are flaunt-worthy and useful as well. The super smooth display adds charm while the camera experience has been impressive. The OS and processor complement the phone's ...

2. Did you know that Apple's App Store has ads? Now it's getting even more.

Domain: mashable.com | Companies: Apple

Like our other advertising offerings, these new ad placements are built upon the same foundation—they will only contain content from apps' approved App Store product pages, and will adhere to the same rigorous privacy standards," Apple told 9to5Mac in a ...

3. 'Like an alien obelisk': space debris found in Snowy Mountains paddock believed to be from SpaceX mission

Domain: theguardian.com

Brad Tucker, an astrophysicist at the Australian National University, says he often gets calls from people who believe they've found space junk – and they are normally easy to rule out.

4. Pokémon Presents stream coming Aug. 3 with new details on Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Domain: polygon.com

The Pokémon Company is preparing for a major update on all things Pokémon, with a new Pokémon Presents video presentation coming this Wednesday, Aug. 3. That new Pokémon Presents showcase will offer updates on Pokémon apps and video games, ...

5. WhatsApp adds more power to group admins

Domain: thehindubusinessline.com

WhatsApp is rolling out a feature on Android for admins to delete any messages in a group. The instant messaging platform has recently introduced a slew of features, including waveforms for voice notes and retaining disappearing messages.

6. Everything we expect Apple to launch at its September 2022 event

Domain: indianexpress.com | Companies: Apple

At the event, the company is most likely to introduce the next-generation iPhone, which is an annual ritual at the fall hardware event. Apple may also unveil new AirPods Pro, new Apple Watch, updated iPad Pros, and much more. Here's a handy list of ...

7. /dev: Illaoi in Project L

Domain: riotgames.com

At a high level, we have a few phases we move champions through in our champion pipeline, but today we're going to focus on the first: DNA. If you've seen any of our character development stories from League of Legends or VALORANT, this term might look ...

8. OnePlus Nord Buds CE launched in India: All details

Domain: livemint.com

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone brand has launched its OnePlus Nord Buds CE True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds in India, today. The TWS earbuds go on sale starting from August 04, 2022, at 12 PM on OnePlus' official website as well as e-commerce market ...

9. Spotify wants users to pay for separate 'Play' and 'Shuffle' buttons

Domain: techcrunch.com

Spotify is updating its app to address a long-standing user complaint with music playback — but it's asking customers to pay for the fix. The company announced today it will introduce, at last, a separate Play Button and a Shuffle Button at the top of ...