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Twitter appointed officers in compliance with new IT Rules, Centre tells Delhi HC
The Centre had earlier told the court that Twitter was prima facie in compliance with the new IT Rules by appointing officers permanently
Microsoft's 2021 Surface event: The 7 biggest announcements
The Surface Go 3, Microsoft's low-end Surface, is getting updated with new Intel processors
Apple lets users add Covid vaccination card to Wallet
Also, the just-released iOS 15 already allows users to store verifiable vaccination and test results
Amazon teases new Kindle Paperwhite with larger display
As per The Verge, the new devices have a larger 6.8-inch E ink display
Clubhouse might be working on 'Waves', a new feature to invite friends to chat
The new invite feature, called 'Waves', will focus on the more casual, social side of Clubhouse
Users can now completely remove passwords from Microsoft account
Instead of signing in through passwords, users can access the company's services using alternative authentication methods
Microsoft Office 2021 consumer release to come out in October
Microsoft will support Office LTSC for five years, and the company has also committed to another perpetual version of Office for the future
Instagram seeks to curb mental harm to teenagers
Instagram has worked to address problems of bullying, suicide, self-injury and eating disorders exposed at the platform
Samsung rolling out Android 12 beta to Galaxy S21 users
Samsung also is adopting Android 12's visual indicators for when the microphone and camera are in use
Apple fixes security hole reportedly used to hack an iPhone
Researchers at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab said the security issue was exploited to plant spyware on a Saudi activist's iPhone