Apple will pre-install government-approved apps on iPhones and iPads sold in Russia
Apple has decided to comply with the laws that were introduced in Russia back in 2019 which stated that all devices must come with several pre-installed software. Apple users in Russia will see a dialog box upon initial setup of new devices that features web browsers, antivirus, messenger, email clients, and more to be installed by default. The list of apps is provided by the government.
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Huawei will start demanding royalties from Apple and Samsung for access to its wireless 5G patents
Apple and Samsung would each have to pay up to $2.50 per smartphone sold, with Huawei promising to not raise the sum and charge lower rates than competitors like Qualcomm, Ericsson and Nokia. For example, Nokia has its licensing rate at around $3.58 per unit. Huawei expects to receive between $1.2 and 1.3 billion in total fees for 2019 through 2021.
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New products
ZTE Axon 30 Pro
ZTE Axon 30 Pro will have Snapdragon 888 processor and three 64MP cameras.
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iQOO Z3
The phone will have a FHD+ display and 6GB RAM. It will come with a 4,500mAh battery.
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Google announced the second generation Nest Hub with sleep tracking via radar
The new Nest Hub will have several hardware improvements and also a new sleep tracking feature. It can measure micromovements, like the chest moving while breathing to determine when the user is sleeping. Nest Hub can also analyze and aggregate the sleeping data into a cohesive sleep report. There are no wearables required and no cameras. Instead, the next-level tech behind these new features is a miniature radar chip Google has dubbed “Soli”.
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Google will reduce Play Store commission to 15% from 30%
Starting on July 1, Google will take a 15 percent cut of the first $1 million in annual Google Play revenue from Google Play that a developer earns. Google said 99% of developers that sell goods and services with Play will see a 50% reduction in fees.
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