Name: Report: global app spending on Christmas day touched $407.6 mn
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Description: A Sensor Tower report has shown that global spending on apps touched $407.6 million on Christmas Day 2020, across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The report says record spending grew 34.5% year-over-year from 2019, with the majority of spending on mobile games. While Tencent's Honor of Kings earned the most from in-app purchases, TikTok attracted the most consumer spending on apps.

A Sensor Tower report has shown that global spending on apps touched $407.6 million on Christmas Day 2020, across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Report: global app spending on Christmas day touched $407.6 mn

A Sensor Tower report has shown that global spending on apps touched $407.6 million on Christmas Day 2020, across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The report says record spending grew 34.5% year-over-year from 2019, with the majority of spending on mobile games. While Tencent's Honor of Kings earned the most from in-app purchases, TikTok attracted the most consumer spending on apps.

A Sensor Tower report has shown that global spending on apps touched $407.6 million on Christmas Day 2020, across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The report says record spending grew 34.5% year-over-year from 2019, with the majority of spending on mobile games. While Tencent's Honor of Kings earned the most from in-app purchases, TikTok attracted the most consumer spending on apps.

OnePlus is offering discounts on its power banks, and true wireless earphones OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Z as part of the Final Horizon sale on its website.

OnePlus is offering discounts on its power banks, and true wireless earphones OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Z as part of the Final Horizon sale on its website. The promo runs from March 5 to March 8, and includes a teaser for a new announcement on the final day. The OnePlus Power Bank is available for ₹888, while the OnePlus Buds Z can be bought for ₹2,849. The more premium OnePlus Buds can be bought for ₹4,491. OnePlus is widely expected to announce the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones on March 8.

Smart wearables maker Garmin has launched its Lily smartwatch designed specifically for women in India.

Smart wearables maker Garmin has launched its Lily smartwatch designed specifically for women in India. The Lily includes features that focus on women's health, like menstrual cycle tracking and a pregnancy calendar, along with other health, wellness, and activity data tracking. The watch features a monochrome LCD touchscreen display, and sports a slender 14mm band. Garmin claims a battery life of up to 5 days. The watch is available to buy on all major online retailers starting at ₹20,990.

A listing on the United States FCC indicates that the upcoming Realme 8 Pro will sport a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging.

A listing spotted by tipster Abhishek Yadav on the United States FCC, the government body that certifies new smartphones, indicates that the upcoming Realme 8 Pro will sport a 4,500 mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging. The Realme 8 and 8 Pro have not been officially announced yet, but were teased by Realme CEO Madhav Sheth on twitter, which also confirmed that the 8 Pro will feature a quad rear-camera setup with a 108MP primary shooter. The base Realme 8 will feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display, powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 SoC. The phone will also feature a 5,000mAh battery, with support for 30W fast charging.

The Indian wearables market showed 144.3 year-on-year growth in 2020 according to market research firm IDC. Truly wireless earphones account for 83.6% of the market.

According to market research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), the Indian wearables market showed 144.3 percent year-on-year growth in 2020, making India the only country in the top 20 to show triple digit growth. The company counts smartwatches, wristbands, and earphones in this category, with truly wireless earphones accounting for 83.6 percent of the wearables market, growing by 11.3 million shipments in 2020. Wristband shipments declined last year, as smart watches became more popular and more affordable. IDC reports that Xiaomi remains the most popular wristband brand in India, while Apple remains king of the smartwatch segment. Popular audio company boAt leads both the wireless headphone and truly wireless earphone segments.

Qualcomm may soon launch the premium mid-range Snapdragon 775 SoC with support for 4k 60FPS video recording.

A new leak indicates that Qualcomm will soon launch a successor to the popular Snapdragon 765 SoC, called the Snapdragon 775. The new premium mid-range processor may be fabricated on a 5nm process, an upgrade from the 7nm process used for the 765. It could also support LPDDR5 RAM at 3200Mhz, and two-lane UFS 3.1 storage. On the camera side, the Snapdragon 775 may support up to three 28MP sensors, or a 64MP primary and a 20MP secondary sensor. It would also support mmWave 5G. Android developer website XDA notes that the leak may be based on slightly outdated sources, and the specifications could change before the product is announced.

Motorola have announced that their Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 smartphones will launch in India on March 9 at 12 noon.

Motorola have announced that their Moto G10 Power and Moto G30 smartphones will launch in India on March 9 at 12 noon. The Moto G30 was launched in Europe earlier this year, but the Moto G10 Power seems to be an entirely new offering. The G30 sports a Snapdragon 662 SoC that powers a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS display, with a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, and packs a 5,000mAh battery. Both phones feature a teardrop-style notch, and a quad-camera setup at the back, with the G30 featuring a 64MP primary camera, and the Moto G10 power sporting a 48MP shooter. The Moto G30 retails for around ₹16,000 in Europe, but India pricing details for both phones are awaited.

According to Jon Prosser, Google may announce a new Pixel phone and new Pixel Buds on June 11.

Known leaker Jon Prosser claimed in a tweet that Google will announce a new Pixel phone on June 11. Google is expected to announce two phones over the course of the year - one being the Pixel 6, which will succeed last year's Pixel 5, and the Pixel 5a, the successor to the mid-range Pixel 4a. Prosser said that he is not sure which phone will be announced on the date. According to reports, the Pixel 5a is tipped to do away with a hole-punch display, going back to a thin bezel at the top which will house the camera. Apart from a new phone, Google is also expected to launch a version of their true wireless earphones, the Pixel Buds.
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WhatsApp has reportedly begun reminding its users again of its new privacy policy, that will be implemented from May 15.

WhatsApp has reportedly begun reminding its users again of its new privacy policy, that will be implemented from May 15. While the changes were set to take place from February 8, wide backlash from users prompted the firm to delay the new policy. However, after clarifying its user data sharing practices with parent-company Facebook, WhatsApp has given users time until May 15 to either accept the new terms, or lose the ability to use the app.

Reports indicate that over 20,000 US firms have been compromised due to recently patched weaknesses in Microsoft's email software.

Reports indicate that over 20,000 US firms have been compromised due to recently patched weaknesses in Microsoft's email software. According to records from the US government's investigation into the matter, this latest hack has reportedly also affected tens of thousands of organisations in Europe and Asia. Reports say that despite the emergency patches from Microsoft, back doors installed by the hackers persist, and may continue to affect many users and firms.

Samsung's Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 skin.

Samsung's Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone has reportedly begun receiving the latest One UI 3.1 skin. While the update has been pushed to users in Spain, users in other regions should get the upgrade soon and brings with it the March Android security patch. To recall, the Galaxy S10 Lite features a Snapdragon 855 chip, a 48MP triple rear camera setup, and currently costs around ₹37,000 on e-commerce platforms.

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy M51 smartphone is starting to get updated to Android 11 with the firm's One UI 3.1.

Samsung's mid-range Galaxy M51 smartphone is starting to get updated to Android 11 with the firm's One UI 3.1. Users in Russia are reportedly beginning to receive the update for the "core" version that Samsung reserves for its mid-range devices. To recall, the M51 features a Snapdragon 730G chipset, a 7,000mAh battery, a 64MP quad rear camera setup and a starting price tag of ₹22,999.

WhatsApp might soon introduce a new feature called self-destructing messages that would let users remove their message after a time period of 24 hours. A

WhatsApp&nbsp;might soon introduce a new feature called self-destructing messages&nbsp;that would let users remove their message after a time period of 24 hours.&nbsp;Apart from this, WhatsApp is making changes in the way the archive message feature functions. According to reports,&nbsp;WhatsApp is preparing an update that brings a new experience for your Archive which is when you receive a message from archived chats, they won't be unarchived anymore.&nbsp;

According to mobile security firm Zimperium, over 18,000 Android and iOS apps put user data at risk due to faulty cloud configurations on popular cloud platforms.

According to mobile security firm Zimperium, over 18,000 Android and iOS apps put user data at risk due to faulty cloud configurations on popular public hosting platforms like Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. The researchers analysed over 1,31,000 apps and found misconfiguration problems on 14 percent of them. The apps were found to expose personal information including profile pictures, personal details, and even medical data. Although Zimperium did not name any of the defaulting apps, they include social media apps that expose phone numbers of users, and mobile wallet by a Fortune 500 company that reveals payment information.&nbsp;

Razer's Anzu smart glasses come with built-in speakers for audio playback, and support for all major voice assistants.

American tech company&nbsp;Razer has launched their Anzu smart glasses that feature built-in audio playback capability. The glasses feature speakers on either side integrated into the stems, that boast 16mm audio drivers. The smart&nbsp;glasses&nbsp;also pack in touch controls that can change music tracks and control volume, and even activate any voice assistant like Siri or Alexa.&nbsp;The glasses offer up to 5 hours of battery life when playing audio, or up to two weeks when on standby.&nbsp;The glasses are available to buy in the US for around ₹15,000.

Vivo today confirmed that the X60 series will launch in March in India. In China, the series comprises the VIVO X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+, but VIVO has not yet confirm

Vivo&nbsp;has confirmed that the X60 series will launch in India in March. The series, which&nbsp;includes the&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;X60, X60 Pro, and X60 Pro+, has already been launched in China, but&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;has not yet confirmed which models will launch in India. The standard&nbsp;Vivo&nbsp;X60 features an Exynos 1080 processor, and up to 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. The phone has a quad camera setup with a 48MP primary camera, along with a 32MP front camera. It also sports a 4,300 mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

Twitter may soon let users 'undo' tweets before they are published.

Twitter does not let users edit tweets, but the microblogging site could be working on a&nbsp; &lsquo;Undo Send' timer for tweets. Reverse engineering expert Jane Manchun Wong dug out the feature from Twitter's code, which will give users a few seconds of time to undo their tweets before they get published. However, Twitter reportedly does not plan to bring this functionality to direct messages yet, and it will only apply to tweets.

The Galaxy XCover 5 is Samsung's 'tough' phone that can withstand drops of up to 1.5metres, and features a removable battery.

Samsung&nbsp;has&nbsp;announced the Galaxy XCover 5, a smartphone&nbsp;built to last in tough environments. The device has IP68 certification for water and dust resistance, and Samsung claims it can withstand drops of up to 1.5 metres. The XCover 5 comes with increased touch sensitivity to enable usage with gloves, and features a replaceable battery. The phone also has a push-to-talk feature, which lets it function as a&nbsp;walkie-talkie. On the specs front, the Galaxy XCover 5 is powered by an Exynos 850 processor, coupled with&nbsp;up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The 5.3-inch HD+ TFT display is backed by a 3,000mAh replaceable&nbsp;battery as well. There is a single 16MP camera at the back along with a 5MP selfie camera. The phone will be available in select regions starting March 2021, but there are no plans for an India release yet.
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Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro Price: ZTE's gaming subdivision Nubia has launched the RedMagic 6 Pro with 165Hz refresh rate and upto 18GB RAM in China.

ZTE's gaming subdivision Nubia has launched the RedMagic 6 Pro gaming phone in China. The phone packs a Snadragon 888 SoC, paired with up to 18GB of RAM&nbsp;and a 6.8-inch FHD+ OLED display with a staggering 165Hz adaptive refresh rate, the fastest on the market so far.&nbsp;
The RedMagic 6 Pro also has a 4,500 mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging and gets a 64MP triple rear camera setup. Being a gaming phone, the RedMagic 6 contains copper heat sinks and shoulder triggers, and supports an active cooling fan accessory.&nbsp;
The phone is priced starting at around ₹50,000 in China for the 12GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. Nubia&nbsp;says it will announce global availability plans on March 16.

The Realme Narzo 30A smartphone, powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, has gone on sale in India starting at ₹8,999.

The <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-narzo-30a-review-1614746169203" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme Narzo 30A</a> smartphone has gone on sale in India. It features a 6.5-inch HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 gaming-centric processor, coupled with up to 4GB of RAM and up to 64GB of storage.
There's a 13MP dual rear camera setup, and an 8MP front-facing camera. Keeping the lights on is a massive 6,000mAh battery, with support for 18W fast charging.
The Realme&nbsp;Narzo&nbsp;30A has been priced starting at ₹8,999 for the base 3GB RAM, 32GB storage variant, and is available to buy via Flipkart, the <a href="Realme%20GT 5G flagship phone launched with Snapdragon 888 SoC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme</a> website, and offline retailers.
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Also Read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/realme-narzo-30-pro-5g-goes-on-sale-in-india-price-specs-and-features-1614850874283" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G goes on sale in India: price, specs and features</a>

Netflix is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like feature for its iPhone users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical video for

Netflix&nbsp;is all set to launch a new Tik-Tok-like&nbsp;feature for its iPhone&nbsp;users in select countries. The streaming giant said that a vertical&nbsp;video format called 'Fast Laughs' will soon be available for iOS&nbsp;users, which will have small clips from shows and specials on&nbsp;Netflix.
Patrick Flemming, director of product innovation at Netflix&nbsp;who announced the development in a&nbsp;blog post said, that 'fast laughs' will give a full-screen feed of funny clips from Netflix's&nbsp;comedy catalog including films, series, sitcoms and stand-ups.
The clips can also be shared individually on different social media platforms. The new feature that can be accessed on the Netflix&nbsp;iOS app, also comes with a parental control which when enabled, will show age-appropriate content.&nbsp;

A Sensor Tower report has shown that global spending on apps touched $407.6 million on Christmas Day 2020, across the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

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