MobileNews

In-app Events on the App Store begin appearing on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, starting with TikTok

August 5, 2021
One of the features coming with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is the possibility to discover in-app events through the App Store. As spotted by graphic designer Brahm Shank, while running iPadOS 15, he found a featured TikTok in-app event. This feature is launching with iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 later this fall. Here’s how Apple describes in-app events: Discover timely events within apps and games —…
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DefenseNews

Lockheed’s CFO abruptly exits, sparking search for replacement

August 5, 2021
WASHINGTON ― Defense titan Lockheed Martin named a longtime company veteran as its acting chief financial officer Tuesday after Kenneth Possenriede suddenly retired. Treasurer and Vice President John Mollard will temporarily take over for Possenriede, who became the CFO in 2019. Possenriede decided to immediately retire due to personal reasons, the company said in a news release. Mollard…
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MobileNews

Oppo’s ‘next-gen’ under-display camera is more invisible, takes a pretty decent photo

August 5, 2021
The war on bezels has led to some creative solutions for selfie cameras, but the goal has clearly been finding a way to hide the camera underneath the display. That tech exists and is slowly coming to market, and this week, Oppo is showing off a new version of its under-display camera that doesn’t compromise too much on photo quality. Oppo’s “next-generation” version of under-display…
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DefenseNews

Boeing conducts first manned-unmanned teaming event with MQ-25 tanker

August 5, 2021
WASHINGTON — Boeing conducted its first manned-unmanned teaming test of the MQ-25A Stingray paired with U.S. Navy aircraft, demonstrating the unmanned tanker can take commands from pilots midair and adjust as the mission changes. The MQ-25 was designed to primarily communicate with a ground-based air vehicle operator, or AVO — likely located on an aircraft carrier — but that could change…
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