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iPhone periscope lens plans hit Samsung patent problem

A new report from Korea says that the iPhone periscope lens expected to debut in Apple’s 2023 lineup has hit a snag. Samsung has the most sophisticated technology for those, and Apple wants to use it, but there are patent problems with the optical image stabilization system the iPhone maker wants to include. Periscope lenses are a way to allow longer optical zoom without having lenses that stick…
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iPhone market share falls to 4th place ahead of iPhone 13 launch

The iPhone market share of the global smartphone market fell to 13.7% in Q2, ahead of the iPhone 13 launch later this month. Q2 is historically the slowest quarter for iPhone sales as customers wait for the new flagship models. The drop put Apple in 4th place, behind Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi … TrendForce released its production estimates for the second quarter of the year, noting an 11%…
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Over 5 million mobile users pre-registered for Pokémon Unite; launches on iOS this month with bonuses

Pokémon Unite is launching for iOS and Android users on September 22. While people wait to play Pokémon’s new MOBA, it has already reached over 5 million pre-registrations before the game’s launch. When Pokémon Unite announced the release date for mobile early last month, the game set three reward milestones. The first one would be achieved with 1 million pre-registrations, the second one…
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Facebook adds pop culture Fantasy Games to its iPhone app

Facebook announced today it’s rolling out Facebook Fantasy Games in the US and Canada on its app for iOS and Android. According to the company, they’re “free, simple prediction games that help fans enjoy sports, TV shows, and pop culture content…
GamingNews

Toya raises $4M after Miraculous Ladybug crosses 200M plays on Roblox

A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next.  Toya has raised $4 million in funding for the female-founded gaming studio that has a hit Roblox game based on the Miraculous Ladybug brand. Miraculous RP: Quests of Ladybug & Cat Noir debuted in May, and it has had more than 200 million plays on Roblox. That’s a big result for the Tel Aviv-based Toya. And…
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