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Google announces Privacy Sandbox on Android to balance ads in apps with better user data protections

February 16, 2022
As work on the web version continues, Google announced today that it’s bringing Privacy Sandbox to Android.  Relevant digital advertising is responsible for free applications, which make up 90% of the Play Store. Advertisers have to be able measure the performance of such campaigns, as well as prevent abuse from bots and fraudsters. The Privacy Sandbox on Android wants to keep the mobile…
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Uber for iOS now details your star rating as a passenger

February 16, 2022
Uber today announced it’s making an important change on its app, as passengers can finally see their star rating in detail. According to a blog post, all Uber users – at least in the US – can access a breakdown of their average rating in the Uber app’s new Privacy…
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Blocking cross-app tracking may be possible on Android phones, following iPhone example

February 16, 2022
Google has announced plans for blocking cross-app tracking on Android phones, following Apple’s lead on iPhones, claims a new report today. However, there are a number of problems with the report, suggesting it may be a case of ‘The headline giveth, and the small print taketh away’ … The WSJ‘s headline is Google Plans to Curtail Cross-App Tracking on Android Phones, and the opening…
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Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro finally launch in India

February 16, 2022
The Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro unveiled last August have finally debuted in India, joining the ROG Phone 5 and ROG Phone 5 Ultimate already available in the country. The ROG Phone 5s comes in Phantom Black and Storm White colors and has two memory options &#8211…
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Samsung Galaxy M33 5G gets Bluetooth certified

February 16, 2022
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G we’ve been hearing about since last December has moved a step closer to launch as it has bagged Bluetooth certification. The Galaxy M33 5G that’s Bluetooth certified sports model designation SM-M336B_DS, where DS represents dual-SIM support. The certifying authority doesn’t reveal any specs of the Galaxy M33 5G other than confirming Bluetooth 5.1…
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Oppo confirms collaboration with Hasselblad on Find X5 series

February 16, 2022
Oppo officially announced it will collaborate with iconic Swedish photography brand Hasselblad on the imaging system of the upcoming Find X5 series. This comes as no surprise given the myriad of Find X5 Pro leaks which showed out the Hasselblad logo. It remains to be seen if…
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Nokia G11 launches silently with three cameras, big battery

February 16, 2022
The Nokia G11 made its debut without much in terms of formal announcement – it merely popped up on the company website. The phone promises long battery life and two major OS updates. The Nokia G11 shares most of its hardware with the Nokia G21 but comes with a…
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Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 arrives with unchanged specs

February 16, 2022
Xiaomi launched its Redmi 10 last year as its key midrange device and now we’re getting a re-release for 2022 with unchanged specs. The Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 brings the same 6.5-inch LCD with 90Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Helio G88 chipset and 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging. The new model can be had in 4/64GB and 4/128GB trims. Xiaomi Redmi 10 2022 There’s a 50MP main cam on the back…
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