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WhatsApp Adds Search Feature, Assisting Users in Debunking Viral Messages
WhatsApp's new search function is available in Brazil, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Spain, UK, and US.
Apple Publishes iOS 14 Requirements on Third-Party Browsers and Email Clients
Third-party apps may finally become default browser and email client apps on iOS 14 as long as requirements are met.
Apple May Release iPhone 12 Lineup in Two Phases, 6.1″ Models Launching First
Apple may release two 6.1-inch iPhone 12s during its first release phase according to new reports.
Microsoft Confirms Discussions on TikTok Acquisition
Preliminary discussions will be completed no later than September 15th, 2020.
Amazon Reports Successful Q2 Earnings Despite Pandemic, Propped up by Increase in Online Shopping
Amazon has reported a successful second quarter, shattering analyst projections.
iOS 14 Changes Could Hurt Facebook’s Ad Targeting, Says Facebook CFO
iOS 14 will enable users to opt-out of targeted ads upon the first use of apps.
Huawei Becomes Biggest Smartphone Player in the World, Overtaking Samsung and Apple
Huawei has shipped 55.8 million devices while Samsung shipped 53.7 smartphones during the second quarter.
Apple Negotiated 50% off App Store Fee to Get Amazon Prime Video on its Devices
The company had also at one point considered taking 40 percent cut in revenue from in-app subscriptions.
Spofity Group Session Enables Users to Simultaneously Listen to Music and Podcasts With Friends
Spotify's Group Sessions has evolved to enable Premium users to simultaneously listen to audio on their respective devices.
Google Negotiating to Give Assistant and Play Store a Larger Role on Samsung Phones
Google is negotiating a deal that would see Assistant and Play Store given a larger role on Samsung devices.
Spotify on Desktop Can Now Initiate Stream to Chromecast Devices
This feature has been requested since 2015, now the desktop app can initiate Chromecast streams.
Newer Apple Services Showing Slow Growth in First Year: Bloomberg
Meanwhile, the App Store generated $32.8 billion for developers, which Apple takes a 30 percent cut from paid app downloads.