Refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 available for sale in US, Canada

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 25, 2022 | Technology

Tech giant Apple is now making available the 13-inch MacBook Pro powered with the M2 Apple silicon chip in its refurbished store for the first time in the US and Canada.

In the US, Apple offers the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 with 256GB and 512GB of storage for $1,169 and $1,349, respectively.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro with the M2 chip and 256GB of storage is usually priced at $1,299, while the 512GB is priced at $1,499, reports MacRumors.

In the UK, the tech giant offers refurbished models with up to 1TB of storage.

The 13-inch MacBook Pro was updated with the new M2 Apple silicon chip this June alongside the redesigned MacBook Air.

Apple said the new version with the M2 chip is up to 1.4x faster compared to the M1-powered model and up to 6x time faster than the previous generation 13-inch MacBook Pro with an Intel processor.

Meanwhile, a recent report said that Apple would release new MacBook devices next month and suppliers are “gearing up” for the shipments of upcoming laptops.

The report also said that Apple is gearing up to launch a 15-inch MacBook Air and a 12-inch device by early 2024.

–IANS

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Google to make account login mandatory for Fitbit users in 2023

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 25, 2022 | Technology

Google-owned wearable brand Fitbit is planning to make Google Accounts mandatory on new Fitbit devices from next year.

According to Fitbit, Google will not use Fitbit health and wellness data for Google Ads.

“After we launch Google accounts on Fitbit in 2023, some uses of Fitbit will require a Google account, including to sign up for Fitbit or activate newly released Fitbit devices and features, “the wearable brand said on a support page.

“If you have a Fitbit account, after the launch of Google accounts on Fitbit, you’ll have the option to move Fitbit to your Google account or to continue to use your existing Fitbit devices and services with your Fitbit account for as long as it’s supported,” it added.

The company said Google accounts on Fitbit will support several benefits for Fitbit users, including a single login for Fitbit and other Google services, account security, centralised privacy controls for Fitbit user data, and more features from Google on Fitbit.

After the launch of Google accounts on Fitbit, if you want to move from your Fitbit account to your Google account, you will need to consent to transfer your Fitbit user data from Fitbit to Google.

Once you complete the move, you will log into Fitbit with your Google account and no longer with your Fitbit account.

Google will then provide you with Fitbit under Google’s Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and binding commitments for Fitbit.

–IANS

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Mozilla challenges anti-market practices of Google, Apple, Microsoft

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 25, 2022 | Technology

Mozilla, the developer of Firefox Internet browser, has hit out at the trinity of Apple, Google and Microsoft, saying their operating systems make it very difficult for browsers like open source Firefox to be used on the platforms they control.

In a report, Mozilla said that these operating systems make it “difficult or impossible for a consumer to switch browsers,” by setting the company’s own browser as the default and in prime position on the home screen.

One of the ways Mozilla seeks to do this is through developing and investing in its own Gecko browser engine.

“This matters because there are only three main browser engine providers left: Google, Apple and Mozilla – but Apple’s engine only runs on Apple devices. So, without Mozilla, the only cross-platform browser engine would be provided by Google,” said the report.

“Putting the development of cross-platform web browsers in the hands of a single company creates not only a concentration of power, but also a single point of failure,” it added.

The Mozilla Firefox browser had a 3.16 per cent market share worldwide in August.

Apple Safari and Microsoft Edge browsers have 18.78 per cent and 4.3 per cent market share, respectively.

The web browsing market is dominated by Google Chrome, at 65.52 per cent market share, according to web traffic analysis website StatCounter.

Mozilla said in its research report that even when an alternative browser is downloaded and selected as default, this decision is not applied in all circumstances.

“The operating system provider will in some scenarios bypass this decision and present their own browser rather than the selected default and in other cases it will seek to undermine or reverse this decision,” it lamented.

Mozilla said that as Big Tech has so far failed to do better, “regulators, policymakers and lawmakers have spent considerable time and resources investigating digital markets”.

“They should, therefore, be in a good position to recognise the importance of browser competition and to act to prevent further harm to consumers from continued inaction and competitive stagnation,” the company said.

Mozilla called on them “to enforce the laws which already exist and the laws and regulations which will soon come into force”.

–IANS

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India’s camera market to touch Rs 5,000 crore by 2025-26: Nikon India

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 25, 2022 | Technology

The camera market in India is likely to touch a value of Rs 5,000 crore per annum by 2025-26, up from Rs 3,000 crore now, a senior executive of Nikon India has said. The company is expecting a 17 per cent growth in its sales from Rs 765 crore during 2021-22 to Rs 900 crore during the current financial year.

“We will be able to touch Rs 900-crore market during the current financial year. Since the last two years were challenging, we have seen a 50 per cent growth during the last financial year and we are expecting to grow 10 per cent above the pre-Covid levels during the current financial year,” said Sajjan Kumar, managing director of Nikon India. The company said that the major drivers of growth during the current financial year are from professionals, content creators and also from the hobbies segment. It is targeting a Rs 1,000 crore mark by 2023-24.

Kumar added that Nikon India is importing its products mainly from Thailand and Japan and the company has no immediate plans to start a manufacturing unit in India as the market size is comparatively less in the region. In India, the total number of units sold per year is around 300K and the industry is growing at double digits now. “The size of the industry in terms of value is around Rs 3000 crore now. We are seeing a growth in double digits and it is expected to touch Rs 5,000 crore by 2025-26,” Kumar said.

Kumar added that going ahead more focus will be given on artificial intelligence and specification features in the product. “Consumers will be looking at more easy-to-use products. We are also seeing an increase in video content,” he added. Targeting the upcoming festive season, Nikon India has launched a campaign called “Yeh Diwali Nikon Wali,” providing customers offers and discounts ahead of the celebrations.

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Google likely not to change Pixel 7 series prices, claims new report

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 25, 2022 | Technology

As Google prepares to launch its next Pixel 7 smartphone series, a new report claims that there will not be any price change from the Pixel 6 series.

Google has already confirmed that the next-generation Pixel 7 series will come to India, to be available on Flipkart.

Android Police founder Artem Russakovskii tweeted the prices for the upcoming devices — $599 for the Pixel 7 and $899 for the Pixel 7 Pro.

“From a source I trust 100 per cent, here comes Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro US pricing, according to current data in Target’s systems. First up, Pixel 7, codenamed Panther, $599, available in Snow, Obsidian, and Lemongrass colours,” he said in a tweet.

“Pixel 7 Pro, codenamed Cheetah, will cost $899, available in Obsidian, Hazel, and Snow colours,” he added.

For Pixel lovers, it is good news as the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro were already priced really well and both the iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S22 start at $799.

Reports say that Pixel 7 will have a 6.3-inch display, slightly smaller than the 6.4-inch screen available on the Pixel 6.

The Tensor G2 chipset will power the series, which is all set to launch on October 6. The new chipset will utilise the same CPU as the original Tensor.

The tech giant first teased the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro at I/O in May, and is likely to launch the device next month, alongside the Pixel Watch.

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Ear tips in new AirPods Pro incompatible with older model: Apple

by Hansraj Agrawal | Sep 24, 2022 | Technology

Apple has explained that new silicone ear tips with the second-generation AirPods Pro are not compatible with the older generation of AirPods Pro.

In a support document, the tech giant said the original AirPods Pro ear tips have “noticeably denser mesh” in comparison with the second-generation ear tips.

“Ear tips have been designed specifically for their AirPods Pro generation, to deliver the highest-fidelity audio experience,” said the company.

As a result, “use the ear tips that come with your AirPods Pro”.

The company explained the reason for this, saying that AirPods Pro (1st generation) ear tips have noticeably denser mesh than AirPods Pro (2nd generation) ear tips.

However, using older ear tips won’t affect the sound or noise-cancellation quality on new AirPods.

The problem users will face is the proper fit in the ear with old tips owing to dense mesh.

With the new H2 chip, AirPods Pro, available in India for Rs 26,900, provides an exceptional acoustic experience and cancels up to twice as much noise over the previous generation AirPods Pro.

This time, a new extra small ear tip is included so even more people can experience the magic of AirPods Pro.

With a new low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier, AirPods Pro now offer richer bass and crystal-clear sound across a wider range of frequencies.

With Touch control on AirPods Pro, a light swipe up or down on the stem enables quick volume adjustments.

AirPods Pro offer 1.5 hours of additional listening time over the first generation, for a total of up to six hours with Active Noise Cancellation.

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