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Apple pledged on Friday to update software on iPhone 12 s in France to settle a dispute over radiation levels, but concerns in other European countries signalled it may have to take similar action elsewhere.  France this week suspended sales of iPhone 12 handsets after tests which it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits. Apple contested the findings, saying the iPhone 12 was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global standards, but said on Friday it would issue a software update to accommodate the testing methods used in France.  Researchers have conducted a vast number of studies over the last two decades to assess the health risks of mobile phones. According to the World Health Organisation, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by them.  But the radiation warning in France, based on results of tests that differ from those carried out in other countries, has prompted concerns across Europe.  Belgi...

Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K was launched in India on Friday as the company's newest 43-inch smart TV to debut in the country. It sports a 4K display with a 60Hz refresh rate and support for HDR10 content. The smart TV has a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels. The Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K is powered by a quad-core A55 processor coupled with a Mali G52 MC1 GPU. It offers Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Miracast connectivity options. The newly launched smart TV features 24W speakers with Dolby Audio, DTS Virtual X, and DTS-HD technology. Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K price in India, availability Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K price in India is set at Rs. 26,999. The smart TV will go on sale via Mi.com and Amazon. Additionally, the company is also offering 1-year extended warranty for free on the smart TV. Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K specifications, features Redmi Smart Fire TV 4K features a 4K (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) bezel-less display with support for HDR10 content. It features the company's Vivi...

Bose has officially unveiled the new QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds in the US. The QuietComfort Ultra series debuts Bose Immersive Audio, a spatial sound technology from the company. Bose's new over-ear headphones, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, now succeed the Noise-Canceling Headphones 700 as the premium flagship audio device. The newly introduced headphones and earbuds will go on sale in October, but are currently available for pre-orders. The new sub-flagship Bose QuietComfort Headphones were also unveiled, intended to take the place of the QuietComfort Headphones 45 , which were launched in April 2022 as the brand's mid-range headphones. The company included its Immersive Audio technology that brings spatial audio on the QuietComfort Ultra line-up. The experience of listening to music live or over speakers is imitated by this technology. The sound changes and moves with the user if they turn their head or walk around, as per Bose. According to Bose, the...

WhatsApp's top head on Friday denied a Financial Times report that said the Meta Platforms-owned messaging platform was exploring advertisements as it sought to boost revenue. "This @FT story is false. We aren't doing this," WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The report said that teams at Meta were discussing whether to show ads in lists of conversations with contacts on the WhatsApp chat screen, but no final decisions had been made, citing people familiar with the matter. This @FT story is false. We aren't doing this. Also it looks like you misspelled Brian's name... https://t.co/Z47z9FC5yu — Will Cathcart (@wcathcart) September 15, 2023 FT added that Meta was also deliberating whether to charge a subscription fee to use the app ad-free. In a statement, WhatsApp told the FT that "we can't account for every conversation someone had in our company but we are not testing this, w...

Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition has been launched in select global markets on Thursday (September 14). The latest smartphone by the Transsion Holdings sub-brand is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8050 SoC and offers similar specifications as the regular Infinix Note 30 VIP . There are, however, some differences in design and packaging. Infinix has joined hands with BMW's Designworks for the new handset. It features a tri-colour light band on the rear panel and comes bundled with a BMW-themed retail package. The Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 68W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition price, availability The newly launched Infinix Note 30 VIP Racing Edition will go on sale in select global markets with a price tag of around $315 (roughly Rs. 26,000). However, the company is yet to reveal the amount of RAM and storage it will have onboard. Details about the launch of the new handset in India...