Here are the top things you must know about Tech with The Asiana Times on February 17, 2022.
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1. How to install the Google Chrome security update with patch 98.0.4758.102To address the security concern,
Google has released an update to Google Chrome on the stable channel, and users should upgrade as soon as possible. 98.0.4758.102 is the most recent updated version. In photos, here’s how to do it.
2. Flipkart Launches Sell Back Program; Now You Can Quickly Sell Your Old Smartphones
Flipkart, which is owned by Walmart, has launched a new Sell Back program that allows customers to sell their old smartphones, regardless of brand, on the e-commerce giant. You may now sell your old smartphone through Flipkart’s new Sell Back program.
In India, the service is offered in 1700 PIN codes.
3. PUBG Mobile emerges as the highest-grossing mobile game worldwide for January 2022
With around $237 million in player spending in January 2022, Tencent’s PUBG Mobile has emerged as the top-grossing mobile game worldwide.
4. Realme 9 Pro Series to Launch Today: How to Watch the Live Stream, Price Predictions, and Specifications
The Realme 9 Pro series is expected to cost more than Rs. 15,000 in India. The Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both have a light-changing design that changes color when exposed to the sun.
A dedicated microsite for Realme’s upcoming smartphone series has revealed some of its main specs.
5. Twitter begins a beta test for a safety option that automatically blocks users.
Twitter announced Tuesday that the beta version of its Safety Mode function would be significantly expanded.
Safety Mode, which was first introduced in September, lets you immediately block accounts that send you damaging or abusive tweets. In September, the beta feature was released for the first time.
6. Alert! Google Chrome needs to be updated right now since major bugs have been discovered.
Several flaws have been discovered in the Google Chrome browser, which is still under beta testing. If you’re using an older version, you should update it right away.
Google announced in a recent update that it had discovered 11 security flaws in the Chrome web browser, with more than half of them falling into the category of high severity vulnerability.
7. Google to keep Android ad tool at least till 2024, exploring other options
On Wednesday, Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., said that it would keep a monitoring feature used by advertisers on its Android phones for at least two years, putting an end to speculation about its plans after Apple Inc.
irritated the ad business by banning a similar tool. After Apple compelled software creators to request user permission to track activity across various apps through its equivalent tool, IDFA, in April, advertisers, app makers, and hundreds of tiny ad tech companies expected changes to AdId.
Before removing AdId, Google said it would provide “substantial notice.” However, it will begin soliciting feedback on its proposed alternatives, which Google claims will improve user privacy and reduce covert surveillance.
8. DailyObjects presents the SURGETM line of magnetic wireless fast chargers for smartphones and the Qi Eco-system.
To strengthen its electronics portfolio, DailyObjects, India’s homegrown luxury tech and lifestyle accessory maker/brand has announced the debut of three magnetic wireless chargers with rapid charging of up to 25W
Published By: Jaspreet Singh
Edited By: Kritika Kashyap
