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  Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone 12 shipments were higher than market predictions. Demand for the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max has surpassed expectations, while the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini demand is not as high as expected, according to a note released by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. While many believed the lower priced iPhones would be the big sellers for Apple, this shows that more buyers than expected would rather spend extra for the premium option. Kuo also reportedly mentioned in his note that the initial demand for the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro based on the Apple M1 chip was better than expected. The latest MacBook machines were launched earlier this month — as a part of the company's transition from Intel processors. Citing his latest survey for the fourth quarter of 2020, Kuo said that overall  iPhone 12 ₹ 79,900  shipments were higher than the predictions, as per a technology blog MyFixGuide  report . The analyst however did not provide any numb

  Apple is believed to be expanding its transition from Intel processors with redesigned 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Apple is planning to launch redesigned MacBook models with its in-house silicon in the second half of 2021, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reportedly said in a research note. The Cupertino company started the transition from Intel processors to its proprietary M1 chip with the launch of the new MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini earlier this month. However, Apple didn't bring any design changes to the new models. There was, though, a complete “fanless design” on the MacBook Air to deliver a silent yet more powerful experience. Kuo predicts, as  reported  by MacRumors, that the additional  Apple  silicon-powered MacBook models coming next year would feature a new design. These would be unlike the recently launched  MacBook Air  and  MacBook Pro  based on the  M1 chip  that retain the old aesthetics. Although Kuo didn't specify in the note which new models will b

  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be launched next year as an affordable smartphone with foldable display. According to a tweet by a known analyst, Samsung is developing a new foldable smartphone that may be called Galaxy Z Flip Lite. Judging by that moniker, it may come with a similar form factor as the Galaxy Z Flip with a clamshell design. As of now, Samsung has not shared any information on the Galaxy Z Flip Lite. As per the  tweet  by analyst Ross Young, the rumour mill is abuzz about  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip  Lite, expected to come with Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG). The foldable phone could be more affordable than  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip  and might just democratise foldable smartphone technology for the mainstream market. According to an  report  by SamMobile,  Samsung  is working on cheaper foldable glass with lowered UTG production costs. This might come to fruition with the rumoured Galaxy Z Flip Lite next year. Samsung is expected to stick with UTG for its upcoming foldable phones, be

  Oppo is making the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro the devices that can take on the likes of Samsung and Apple phones. HIGHLIGHTS Oppo is said to be working on a new dual-camera technology using Sony sensors. Oppo Find X3 and Find X3 Pro are said to use this new camera technology. Oppo has said it will launch the Find X3 phones in 2021. Oppo is putting out all the stops with the next year’s Find X3 flagship series. The company has already dropped major hints at what to expect from the Find X3 smartphones. That includes the DCI-P3 colour gamut with a 10-bit system for phone’s core hardware encoding systems, which is a major step-up for the smartphone industry. Oppo is now planning to surpass another technology. A new report has claimed that the Oppo Find X3 series will have an advanced dual-camera system that will work differently. The Find X3 and Find X3 Pro smartphones will have better dual-camera modules that Oppo is said to be testing right now. This system will likely use the Sony IMX7xx

Google Tasks Mate is being tested in India, and will let users earn money by doing simple tasks on their smartphones. Task Mate will provide access to a variety of tasks, posted by businesses from around the world. These include things like clicking a picture of a restaurant, answering survey questions about personal preferences, or helping translate sentences from English to other languages. The app is currently in beta and is limited to selected testers through a referral code system. Users will be paid in local currency for the tasks that they complete. The Task Mate testing was  spotted  by a Reddit user, as  reported  by 9to5Google. While the app is available to download on Google Play, you can't use it unless you have a referral code, which is available through invite only. There are essentially three steps to using Task Mate, as written in the app description on Google Play: find tasks nearby, complete a task to begin earning, and cash out your earnings. Tasks are categorise

  In an accomplishment, under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India) initiative, the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) received a green signal from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) for operation in the Indian Ocean.  The IRNSS is now a component of the World Wide Radio Navigation System (WWRNS) and works like the Global Positioning System (GPS) and Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS). It will be used by merchant ships for navigation in the ocean within the area covered by 50°N latitude, 55°E longitude, 5°S latitude and 110°E longitude (approximately up to 1500 km from Indian boundary), reported  Press Trust of India (PTI). The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of IMO during its recent meeting held from November 4-11 has approved the recognition of the IRNSS as a component of the World-Wide Radio Navigation System, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said in a statement. The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) initiated the matter wi

  WhatsApp had earlier announced that the feature is now official and will be rolled out to its users 'during this month' 'Disappearing Messages' feature is available on all WhatsApp-supported devices including Android, iOS, and Linux-based KaiOS devices, along with WhatsApp Web and Desktop platform After weeks of officially launching the much-awaited ' Disappearing Messages ' feature with a time limit of seven days before the message gets automatically deleted,  WhatsApp  recently released the update for its Indian users. The Facebook-owned messaging app had earlier announced that the feature is now official and will be rolled out to its 2-billion plus users "during this month." The 'Disappearing Messages' feature is available for individual as well as group chats. However, in group chats, the group admins will be able to enable disappearing messages in group chats. The feature is available on all WhatsApp-supported devices including Android,