Tech Updates September 26, 2021: Apple vs Epic Games, Twitter improving video quality and more
- Shikhar
- Sep 26, 2021
- 3 min read
Hey guys. Could not write a whole post yesterday, I apologize for the same. But yes, I have promised myself to maintain this blog now, as I paid quite a lot to get the domain name earlier this year and have not done much since then. So yes. I hope that this blog is a place where you find something different than what the other websites are publishing. I try to keep the tone more personal than informative or formal. For me, it's like a written vlog (it's like I am talking to you directly).
Today, I went out to catch up with some friends from college. And one of them asked me "What is it about tech that you like the most!" For a moment there, I was completely numb. Like there is so much about tech that I love. The fact that almost everything to support a living in the modern world can be done with a device that fits in our hand fascinates me. Secondly, there are so many developments and new things happening in the field, I highly doubt that I am going to be full of it in near future.
I am one of those, who literally scroll through Amazon and Flipkart in my spare time. Like social media and YouTube comes after that. Anyways, enough about me, let us 5 headlines that are hyperlinked to the original reports written by me and some good quality images as well (both former and latter are true XD). And also, this is how Tech with Shikhar is going to be, a little of tech and a lot of me.
Tech Updates September 26, 2021 | Tech With Shikhar
1. Apple refuses to lift the ban on Epic Games, CEO Tim Sweeney calls it 'abuse of monopoly'
Tim Sweeney shared a mail Epic received from Apple last night. According to what the mail reads, Epic Games shall be forbidden to access their developer's account for publishing apps on iOS until the legal procedures settle down, which could take as long as five years, as stated by the Epic CEO on Twitter. Read the tweet attached below, which also has a document attached to it.
2. Twitter is working to improve video quality on the platform, read details
On September 25, 2021, Twitter Support (the official account for updates regarding Twitter) posted an update about the improvement in video quality on the platform. The tweet informed users about the change in video quality, and that videos will appear less pixelated for a better watching experience. Following the tweet, users will be able to watch better quality videos on Twitter, as thousands of video shorts are uploaded to the platform daily.
3. Samsung Galaxy M52 5G to feature a smaller battery than Samsung Galaxy M51
Due to an official launch in Poland, Samsung's website for the region now lists all the specifications that were not known previously. For instance, the smartphone will feature a 64MP triple rear camera setup, which looks like a downgrade from the quad rear camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy M51. While the company is marketing the device as the 'leanest monster ever' it looks like they have shred off a huge chunk from its battery in order to make the device slim.
4. Krafton bans over 50,000 Battlegrounds Mobile India account: Check details
In a public statement, the developer of battlegrounds Mobile India has said that "Dear BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA fans, We have collected and investigated cases through our security system and community monitoring, and permanently banned 59,247 accounts from September 10 ~ September 16. BGMI will strive to implement strong sanctions with the ultimate goal of eradicating the use of illegal programs in order to provide you with a pleasant gaming environment."
5. Google: Gmail search filter for Android devices launched, to roll out by October 2021
Essentially, the Gmail Search Filter feature makes it easier for users to find the required data or information on their emails. The Gmail Search Filter for Android was launched by Google on September 20, 2021. Additionally, Google also mentions that a complete rollout of the feature is expected by October 2021. Related to the new feature, Google has also posted a dedicated Google Workspace blog post, which informs users about what can the feature do and how to use it.
Stay tuned for more tech updates in a short yet crispy format. This might be the beginning of something new. Also, all these stories are written by me for a reputed news media organization in India. All the links are redirected to their website and that is where the main reports are published.
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