Sometime next year, OnePlus users will bid goodbye to OxygenOS. The same goes with OPPO users with ColorOS. In their stead comes a new unified operating system for OnePlus and ColorOS phones. As to what the unified operating system is called, it’s currently unknown. What is known is that, as revealed by OnePlus founder Pete […]
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iOS 15, iPadOS 15 now available for download
Users with iPhones released from 2015, starting from the iPhone 6s, should be already receiving notifications to update to iOS 15, which has become available since September 20. But when it comes to the announced anticipated features, some are noticeably absent from Apple’s newly released operating system. Perhaps the most glaring feature is SharePlay. It’s […]
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Chinese TikTok limits children access to only 40 minutes/day
The Chinese version of TikTok, Douyin, will be limiting its under 14 years old users to only 40 minutes a day on the platform. Parent company ByteDance explained that the app’s youth mode also is in line with China’s recent restrictions on video games access by children. Those under 14 will only be allowed to […]
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Facebook’s XCheck program exempts high-profile users from moderation and FB rules
Users whitelisted on Facebook‘s XCheck program can, under certain circumstances, break the platform’s rules that would otherwise get regular users banned. Politicians, celebrities, and high-profile users were among those exempted from XCheck. Facebook XCheck was initially designed to flag posts made by whitelisted users and ensure that they are routed to more trained moderators who […]
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DOTr-LTFRB Central Public Utility Vehicle Monitoring System (CPUMVS) launched
Public utility vehicles in the Philippines like jeepneys, buses, and more are known for being reckless on the road. To help track and discipline unruly drivers, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) and Department of Transportation (DOTr) officially launched the new Central Public Utility Vehicle Monitoring System (CPUVMS). With the use of Global […]
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China’s monitoring system will track cars sending data abroad
China doesn’t like it when entities other than itself are collecting data on citizens without supervision. When it comes to cars, the Chinese government is developing a system to catch cars on streets that send data abroad. As reported by Reuters, the state-backed China Automotive Engineering Research Institute (CAERI) has come up with a way […]
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Google to pay $177 million fine in South Korea for anti-competitive practices
An antitrust regulatory authority in South Korea has slapped Google with a $177 million fine for abusing its hold on the Android operating system, stifling innovation, and preventing the entry of OS competitors. The Korea Fair Trade Commission cited Google’s terms, specifically the so-called “anti-fragmentation agreement,” that prevented phone manufacturers from offering customized versions of […]
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FB groups allegedly created for online learning tests cheating
A latest report reveals that some Facebook groups have been created specifically to cheat on online tests and exams.
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Cherry Cares donates medical supplies to 38 NCR hospitals
Cherry Cares by MSN Foundation has donated a couple of medical supplies to 38 hospitals across NCR.
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Realme Book, GT Master Edition launch date in PH confirmed
Realme Philippines confirmed that two of their latest high-end products, the Realme Book and Realme GT Master Edition, are coming to the country.
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Marshall Motif ANC, Minor III TWS earphones introduced
Marshall expands its true wireless (TWS) earphones line up with the introduction of the Motif ANC and Minor III.
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Lenovo Legion 5 Stingray White with Ryzen 7, RTX 3060 now in PH
Lenovo’s latest gaming machine, the Legion 5 Stingray White, is now up for pre-order in the Philippines.
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Apple sued for false marketing over defective M1 MacBook display
A class-action lawsuit in the US has been filed claiming Apple falsely advertised and intentionally sold MacBook Pro and MacBook Air with faulty hardware. Some months after the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models powered by the M1 chip were released, reports began spreading online on said devices getting cracked screens, disruptive vertical/horizontal lines, dead […]
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Motorola Moto E20 with UNISOC processor, Android 11 Go unveiled
There’s no denying that affordable entry-level phones are still a big money-maker for Android manufacturers. That’s why they still keep coming up with them, including Motorola with its new Moto E20.
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Realme C25Y: 50-megapixel camera, Unisoc CPU, 5000mAh battery
Realme launched the new C25Y as one of the many entry-level smartphones to boast an ultra-sharp 50-megapixel main camera.