A US federal court has asked tech majors Apple and Broadcom to pay $1.1 billion in fine to the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) in what is seen as one of th

Apple, Broadcom fined $1.1bn in patent case

A US federal court has asked tech majors Apple and Broadcom to pay $1.1 billion in fine to the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) in what is seen as one of the largest patent verdicts ever. The California-based research university alleged that the Broadcom wi-fi chips used in billions of iphones infringed on four patents relating to wireless data transmissions. According to reports, Apple plans to appeal the verdict calling itself &ldquo;merely an indirect downstream party.&rdquo;

A US federal court has asked tech majors Apple and Broadcom to pay $1.1 billion in fine to the California Institute of Technology (CalTech) in what is seen as one of the largest patent verdicts ever. The California-based research university alleged that the Broadcom wi-fi chips used in billions of iphones infringed on four patents relating to wireless data transmissions. According to reports, Apple plans to appeal the verdict calling itself “merely an indirect downstream party.”

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei’s new venture, Nothing, will launch its TWS earbuds named Ear 1 in June.

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei&rsquo;s new venture, Nothing, will launch its TWS earbuds named Ear 1 in June. This will be Nothing&rsquo;s first product on the market. The company has not shared many other details yet, but claim that Ear 1 will elevate design and deliver value.
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Lava has launched the Lava Z2 Max smartphone in India, with a 7-inch HD+ IPS display.

The Lava Z2 Max smartphone has been launched in India. Powered by the Mediatek Helio G35 SoC, the phone features a 7-inch HD+ IPS display. It comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage, expandable to 256GB through a microSD slot. In terms of optics, there&rsquo;s a dual rear camera setup with a 13MP primary shooter, and an 8MP selfie camera. Lava has packed in a 6,000mAh battery, and the phone runs on Android 10 Go edition. The Lava Z2 Max costs ₹7,799, and is available through the Lava website, and all popular e-commerce websites.

The OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R will not receive support for more 5G bands through software updates in India.

The OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9R will not receive support for more 5G bands through software updates in India.
All three OnePlus 9 series devices are 5G enabled, but support only 2 5G bands in India. Earlier, OnePlus customer support had said that support for more 5G bands could be delivered through software updates.
However, in a recent post on the OnePlus forums, the company has confirmed that OnePlus 9 series in India cannot gain support for more bands due to hardware limitations.
OnePlus has been criticised for restricting the Indian variants of the phones to only 2 5G bands, while the US variants support up to 16 bands.

Apple has announced that it will invest $45 million into Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund.

Apple has announced that it will invest $45 million into Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund. This is in addition to the $450 million it has already invested into Corning over the last four years.
According to Apple, the investment will expand Corning&rsquo;s manufacturing capacity in the US and drive research and development into innovative new technologies that support durability and long-lasting product life.
The two companies collaborated on developing the Ceramic Shield coating for the iPhone 12, which Apple claims is the strongest smartphone glass on the market.

Reports indicate that two manufacturing facilities for iPhones in India have been hit with Covid-19 cases.

Reports indicate that two manufacturing facilities for iPhones in India have been hit with Covid-19 cases. Factories belonging to Apple suppliers Wistron and Foxconn have had employees test positive, causing the facilities to temporarily shut down for sanitisation. Reports say affected workers have been quarantined, and are receiving medical attention.

While Realme launched its Narzo 30A and 30 Pro 5G in February, the firm is reportedly gearing up to unveil the regular Narzo 30 on May 18.

While Realme launched its Narzo 30A and 30 Pro 5G in February, the firm is reportedly gearing up to unveil the regular Narzo 30 on May 18. According to a teaser on Realme Malaysia's Facebook page, the Narzo 30 will be revealed at an event on May 18. Morever, the device will run on the Helio G95 chipset, sport a triple rear camera setup and come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 30W fast charging.

Sony's alleged upcoming WF-1000XM4 ANC in-ear earphones have reportedly been leaked in images online, along with its expected release date.

Sony's alleged upcoming WF-1000XM4 ANC in-ear earphones have reportedly been leaked in images online, along with its expected release date. A report from The Walkman Blog shows images of the earphones, that seem to feature a more compact and round design as compared to the WF-1000XM3 earphones. The charging case seems to be slimmer too, and reports suggest it will support wireless charging as well. Moreover, the FCC certification for the WF-1000XM4 earphones mentions that they will be available from June 9.

The PS5’s DualSense controller can now be used to stream PS5 gameplay across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV devices running the latest OS.

Like the PS4, Sony&rsquo;s PS5 console allows users to stream gameplay through any device they own, using the Remote Play function. Until now, only the PS4&rsquo;s DualShock 4 controller could be used for this functionality, as the PS5 controller did not support pairing with a wide range of devices.
The PS5&rsquo;s DualSense controller can now be used to stream PS5 gameplay across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple TV devices running the latest OS.
However, reports indicate that haptic feedback does not work through remote play, and streaming quality will depend on the speed of the user&rsquo;s own internet.

A report by famous leaker Jon Prosser states that Apple may launch new, redesigned Macbook Air models, in colours inspired by the recently launched colourful iMac.

A report by famous leaker Jon Prosser states that Apple may launch new, redesigned Macbook Air models, in colours inspired by the recently launched colourful iMac.
The new Macbook Air will also get rid of the tapered design that has long been associated with the product, and move to a flat design similar to the Macbook Pro.
Prosser said that he does not know if Apple will incorporate Magsafe technology back into the charging ports, as was rumoured.
Along with flat edges, the new Macbook Air will also come with white bezels around the screen.

Samsung’s next Exynos chip, made in partnership with AMD, could power both laptops and smartphones.

Samsung&rsquo;s next Exynos chip, made in partnership with AMD, could power both laptops and smartphones. Similar to how Apple is deploying its M1 chipset, Samsung will use its in-house Exynos processor for a range of devices, unifying its platform.
The new Exynos will also feature an AMD GPU, expected to be much more powerful than the current Mali GPUs Samsung uses. Rumours suggest that Samsung will use a 5nm process for this chipset, making it extremely efficient.
The new Exynos processor could be seen on next year&rsquo;s Galaxy S series smartphones, and the next generation of Galaxy Book laptops.

Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandem

Microblogging giant Twitter has donated USD 15 million to help address the Covid-19 crisis in India which is battling the unprecedented second wave of the deadly pandemic.
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey on Monday tweeted that the amount has been donated to three non-governmental organisations &ndash; Care, Aid India and Sewa International USA.
While CARE has been given USD 10 million, Aid India and Sewa International USA have received USD 2.5 million each.
India has been reeling under the shortage of health workers, vaccines, oxygen, drugs and beds as a ferocious second wave of Covid-19 has ravaged the health infrastructure.

Flipkart is hosting the Flagship Fest sale on its website. As the name suggests, the sale brings discounts and offers on high-end smartphones.

Flipkart is hosting the Flagship Fest sale on its website. As the name suggests, the sale brings discounts and offers on high-end smartphones.
The&nbsp;iPhone 11&nbsp;is on sale&nbsp;for ₹48,999 for the 64GB storage model and ₹55,999 for the 128GB storage model.&nbsp;
Customers using HDFC Bank cards can also avail a discount of up to ₹6,000 on the iPhone 12 series. ICICI Bank card users can avail ₹2,500 off on the Samsung Galaxy F62.
The Realme X50 Pro 5G is also available for ₹24,999, down from ₹31,999. The Flipkart Flagship Fest runs till May 14.

According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is looking to shift to in-house 5G modems in iPhones and iPads.

According to noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is looking to shift to in-house 5G modems in iPhones and iPads.
Currently, the company uses Qualcomm&rsquo;s 5G modems, like many of its Android competitors. Apple has been working on its own modem designs since at least last year, after it acquired Intel&rsquo;s smartphone modem business.
The 2023 lineup of iPhone and iPad devices are currently expected to feature Apple&rsquo;s in-house 5G modems. The company also made a shift to in-house chipsets with its Apple M1 SoC, currently in use in Macbooks, Macs, and iPads.

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 11-based OneUI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s smartphones.

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 11-based OneUI 3.1 update for the Galaxy A12 and Galaxy A02s smartphones.
The smartphones will receive OneUI 3.1 (Core), which misses out on some features seen on higher-end models. The update also brings the May 2021 Android security patch, along with Android 11 features like one-time permissions, chat bubbles, media player widget in quick settings, and better security and privacy.
The rollout has begun in Russia, with other countries expected to get it soon.

A report by Bloomberg states that Sony expects the PlayStation 5 console to remain in short supply throughout 2022, continuing a trend seen this year.

A report by Bloomberg states that Sony expects the PlayStation 5 console to remain in short supply throughout 2022, continuing a trend seen this year.
Sony has sold 7.8 million units of the PS5 until March, but the console remains out of stock in many places around the world, including India.
In a private briefing after declaring financial results, Sony told analysts that it is struggling to keep up with the strong demand for the console, in part due to the ongoing global chip shortage.
The company has not given an official estimate for when it expects PS5 supply to meet global demands.

Vivo has committed to supporting its flagship X series phones for a minimum of 3 years, with major Android OS updates and security patches.

Vivo has committed to supporting its flagship X series phones for a minimum of 3 years, with major Android OS updates and security patches.
In a statement, Vivo said that the X series flagship phones are &lsquo;built to last&rsquo;, and that they want to make sure that customers get software support that lives up to their expectations.
The 3-year update policy applies to upcoming models that will be launched after July 2021. However, Vivo says that older X series models will continue to receive regular Android security updates.

Oppo has launched its official e-commerce store in India, and is offering deals on smartphones and wearables as part of its introductory offer.

Oppo has launched its official e-commerce store in India, and is offering deals on smartphones and wearables as part of its introductory offer.
The Oppo E-Store Grand Opening sale is on till May 17, and offers a discount of ₹1,000 on the Oppo Reno 5 (8GB + 128GB) and the Oppo F19 (6GB + 128GB).
Customers can also avail a ₹700 discount on the Oppo A15s, and the Oppo F17 Pro, along with the Oppo Enco W11 TWS earbuds.
Oppo will also be offering some phones and wearables in a ₹1 flash sale, and offering users a &lsquo;mystery box&rsquo; for ₹1 along with certain smartphones, which may contain phones, wearables, a bluetooth speaker, or a power bank.

A security researcher on Twitter has claimed that the recently launched Apple AirTag has some security loopholes, that could be exploited by hackers.

A security researcher on Twitter has claimed that the recently launched Apple AirTag has some security loopholes, that could be exploited by hackers to modify its firmware. The researcher said that he was able to modify the default NFC link of the AirTag by re-flashing its microcontroller.
When a lost AirTag is found by any Apple device, it sends a notification to the owner with its location. However, after the hack, the lost AirTag could instead send the user to malicious websites. Apple has not commented on the claims yet.

According to a report by Yonhap news, Samsung may launch its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones in August this year.

According to a report by Yonhap news, Samsung may launch its Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphones in August this year. Samsung could also launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone around the same time.
This comes after Samsung&rsquo;s recent confirmation that it won&rsquo;t be launching a new phone in the &lsquo;Note&rsquo; series this year, due to the global chip shortage.
Earlier rumours have indicated that the Galaxy Z Fold 3 may sport under-display cameras, and come with S-Pen support, already seen in the Galaxy S21 Ultra this year.

A new survey conducted by Apple indicates that the company may be looking to add a glucose monitoring feature in their upcoming Apple Watch.

A new survey conducted by Apple indicates that the company may be looking to add a glucose monitoring feature in their upcoming Apple Watch. The survey asks users about any apps they have installed to track eating habits, medications and blood glucose levels. This lends credence to the earlier rumour that Apple will add blood sugar monitoring to the new Apple Watch. The rumours also indicated that the watch may support blood pressure and blood alcohol level monitoring.

Apple, Broadcom fined $1.1bn in patent case

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Carl Pei’s Nothing to launch Ear 1 TWS earbuds in June

Lava Z2 Max smartphone launched in India: check price, specs, features

OnePlus 9 series will not receive support for more 5G bands through OTA updates in India

Apple invests $45 million into Gorilla Glass maker Corning

Reports: iPhone-making facilities in India hit with Covid-19 cases

Realme Narzo 30 launching on May 18 with Helio G95, 5,000mAh battery

Leaked: Sony WF-1000XM4 ANC in-ear earphones images, expected release date

PS5’s DualSense controller can now be used for Remote Play on Apple devices

Apple to launch redesigned Macbook Air in iMac-inspired colours: Report

Samsung partners with AMD for Exynos chip that could power laptops

Twitter donates $15 million for Covid relief in India

Flipkart Flagship Fest brings discounts, offers on high-end smartphones

Apple to use in-house 5G modems from 2023: Report

Samsung brings Android 11-based OneUI 3.1 to Galaxy A12, Galaxy A02s

Sony expects PS5 shortage to last through 2022: Report

Vivo commits to 3 years of software support for X series phones

Oppo launches online store in India with deals on smartphones, wearables

Security researcher claims Apple AirTag hacked

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3, Z Flip 3 smartphones may launch in August: Report

New survey indicates glucose monitoring for Apple Watch 7

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