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Microsoft brings iMessage to Windows 11, will it last?

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Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it intends to counter one of the major advantages enjoyed by Apple products by incorporating fresh interoperability features to Windows 11. These features will enable Windows 11 to interact with iPhones to view notifications, send texts, and make and take calls.

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By connecting an iPhone and a Windows 11 computer via Bluetooth radio, the new feature, which Microsoft is dubbing Phone Link for iOS, will enable “basic” support for calls, texts, and app alerts.

The software is initially only available for limited public testing, and it prevents users from sending multimedia messages like pictures and videos or joining group message chats.

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The feature’s announcement was made in a blog post by Microsoft’s chief product officer, Panos Panay. “This builds on our continued efforts to bring you closer to what’s more important,” he wrote. Microsoft’s attempts with its Phone Link software are merely the most recent in a line of initiatives to better integrate Windows PCs with Apple’s well-known products and services.

In particular, Apple’s iMessage tool for texting and iCloud for pictures, documents, contacts, and calendars helped make numerous sync and messaging services for smartphones popular.

Additionally, it has made use of those technologies to link up its Mac computers, iPad tablets, and iPhone smartphones in a way that observers of the market say makes Apple products stick out.

However, over the last few years, Microsoft has released enhancements that make Windows Computers more similar to Apple products, including an updated photos app that supports Apple devices, more iCloud syncing, and a phone link application for devices running Google’s Android operating system.

Microsoft announced on Tuesday that its new features for Android smartphones would be included in the Windows 11 upgrade, including the capacity to switch on a Samsung device’s personal hotspot from a computer.

According to Microsoft, Samsung customers will also be able to access websites they recently viewed on their phones from a computer. Both features have long been accessible on Apple devices.

Microsoft is starting testing with a “small percentage” of testers this week, but if you’re intrigued, you can test the new Phone Link feature for iOS in the Dev, Release Preview, and Beta networks for Windows Insiders.

Also Read: Will the iPhone 15 Pro have as much RAM as a MacBook?

The Windows team at Microsoft stated in a blog post, “We will increase the availability of the preview to more Insiders over time and based on feedback we receive with this first set of Insiders.”

Microsoft has never before supported calls or messaging for iPhone users, so this is a move in the correct direction. The Phone Link interface for iOS is basic in comparison to what’s available for Android. Contrary to other PC link applications we’ve seen from Dell, Intell, and others, Phone Link is included with Windows 11, making it native as well.

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Elon Musk sells another $3.58 billion of Tesla shares

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk publicly released one other 3.6 billion USD in stock purchases on Wednesday, bringing his combined score this year to nearly 40 billion USD and upsetting investors since the firm’s shares slumped to two-year lows.

According to a US securities filing, he sold 22 million shares in the world’s most profitable automaker over three days, from Monday to Wednesday.

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This is the second large stock sale he has made since his 44 billion USD acquisition of Twitter in October. It’s unclear whether the purchases are linked to the Twitter purchase, but they irritate investors who believe he’s shifting his attention and resources away from Tesla.

“It doesn’t put a lot of confidence in the business, or speak volumes for where his attention is at,” said Tony Sycamore, an analyst at brokerage IG Markets, where Tesla is a popular stock among small-time investors.

“It’s not a good situation. I’ve spoken to a lot of investors who have Tesla shares and they’re absolutely furious at Elon.”

Source: deccanherald.com

Tesla did not respond immediately to a Reuters request seeking comment, and Musk did not respond to an email sent outside of business hours. According to Refinitiv data, Musk’s 13.4 percent stake in Tesla is down from around 17 percent a year ago.

Read More: Elon Musk’s Twitter Dissolves Trust And Safety Council

Tesla’s stock price has gotten halved this year, trailing both automobile manufacturers and the wider tech-heavy Nasdaq, which is down approximately 30 percent in the present year. Musk’s overall sale over the last year is worth nearly $40 billion.

“It will start to be tiring for investors,” said Tareck Horchani, head of the prime brokerage dealing at Maybank Securities in Singapore.

Source: deccanherald.com

Musk’s fortune, which is mostly invested in Tesla stock, has fallen in value this year, and he temporarily lost his label as the world’s wealthiest person last week, as per Forbes, when he was defeated by Bernard Arnault, CEO of Louis Vuitton.

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Apple now has a deadline for switching the iPhone over to USB-C

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The European Union has set a December 27, 2024 deadline for device makers to shift to USB-C for data and charging ports, which implies Apple will be required to give up the iPhone Lightning connector before then.

Whilst European Union had already reached a decision, the date is a recent development. It implies that the 2024 iPhone 16 will indeed be able to operate without USB-C, but the 2025 iPhone 17 will be required to have it.

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There is a possibility that Apple will make the iPhone 17 completely portless, relying on Wi-Fi for data transmission and wireless charging to charge the battery. Wireless charging devices are excluded from the European Union’s new regulations.

We’ve already heard rumours that Apple is considering switching the iPhone 15 or at least the Pro models to USB-C for its port. However, we’ve heard the same rumour about so many consecutive iPhones at this point.

Read More: Apple to Start Encrypting iCloud Backups

The EU’s deadline for laptop manufacturers has been extended till April 2026. To improve compatibility, hardware manufacturers will have to ensure that the exact charging speed is present regardless of the charger used.

Of course, this only appears to apply to the EU, but it’s not good enough to justify it for companies like Apple to produce one version of its products with USB-C and another without. The only question right now is how long the users have to wait for a USB-C iPhone.

The iPhone’s adoption of USB-C has been a hard journey. It’s something we’ve been asking since the release of the iPhone 12 in 2020, and rumours regarding Apple trying to make the switch on its flagship handsets have been circulating for nearly as long.

Apple is well-versed in the technology since it is already used in MacBook ports and iPad devices. Even the entry-level iPad switched to USB-C previously this year, leaving only iPhones to use the Lightning standard.

It makes good sense for Apple to switch since there isn’t much reason to remain with its proprietary standard at this point. Apple executives have publicly stated that they will have to abide by whatever directive the European Union imposes.

We’d be fascinated if Apple waits till the iPhone 17 to bring USB-C, but the iPhone 15 could be too soon. This is all speculative, but possibly the iPhone 16 which is expected in September 2024, will be the first to include USB-C.

Arris International – Born out of merger and acquisition of many leading firms

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America is well known for its quality products in all types of industries. So, how can we neglect the telecommunications sector of America? When it comes to powering the smart telecommunication network, the country has a name all over the world. In this case, the name of one of the leading firms has taken into consideration i.e Arris international. USA based telecommunications equipment manufacturing firm known as Arris International is powering the smart connectivity all across the world. Basically, it provides cable operators with data, a complete telephony system, and video for personal and professional use.

From last year, the firm is one of the subsidiaries of a network infrastructure provider called CommScope. Since 2019, it becomes more powerful that powering a smart and connected world. In fact, it’s best software and hardware services are transforming the way of connectivity among people as well as business.

About Arris International Limited

The American telecom sector is world-famous and Arris international is one of its examples. Its business is spread all across the world. At Suwanee, the US, and Georgia, the firm has its executive offices. However, it’s manufacturing units, design units, service, and sales offices are spread all across the continents.

Recently in 2018, CommScope has acquired Arris for big money about 7.4 billion dollars. Since then, the firm is one of an integral part of CommScope.

Well known products of Arris International

TM402P and the TM502G are the best-known home telephony modems of Arris international. Apart from that, it produces the wireless cable modem-and-router unit-SBG6580. It is best known among other telecom and data-transfer products. Moreover, it’s sophisticated cable telephony equipment is known for video, voice, and data services through LAN utilizing broadband connections. Plus it manufactures hybrid fiber-coaxial architectures. These are well known for  HFC network maintenance.

The backstory of the foundation

Arris international set up in 2001. But the actual beginning of the company is far before that. It has a legacy of products, services, and off course lots of evolution. In fact, it is the combination of several companies like Anixter, ANTEC, LANcity, TeleWire Supply, and Arris interactive LLC. Each firm has significant importance behind the formation of Arris international. So, it’s all begins in 1969 with  Anixter’s entrance in the cable industry. Initially, it was an equipment maker.

Thereafter, Anixter partnered with AT&T. This new partnership successfully develops the cable industry’s first analog video laser transmitter. Anixter’s most important contribution to the making of Arris international. After that, Anixter captured TeleWire and started the distribution of broadband communication. That’s how after multiple mergers and acquisitions it rises as Arris International in 2001.

Acquisition strategy

To explore the business, Arris international used the acquisition strategy. First of all, it captured the IL-based manufacturing company of the cable modem termination system in 2002. It was Cadant Inc. Thereafter, the firm has acquired EG technology in 2009. A company hailed from Atlanta. Moreover, Arris international’s one of the remarkable acquisitions is Digeo, Inc. The firm spent over 20 million dollars on this acquisition. One more important acquisition of the firm was in 2011. It purchases BigBand Network for 172 million dollars.

As well, Arris International acquired Motorola Mobility’s home unit in 2013. Because it wanted to meet the requirements of the growing set-top box market. In fact, this step proved useful for growing its presence in the set-top box market. Plus the firm acquired Pace Plc, UK un 2015. Another set-top box manufacturer.

The mastermind behind Arris international’s growth- Bruce McClelland (CEO)

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Any company or business is based on the policies, directions, and agenda. However, the CEO is the most important person who can guide the firm. Like Bruce McClelland has guided the American telecommunications firm Arris international. He served as the CEO of Arris international from 2016-2019. However, in a very short duration, he changed the scenario of business.

Career and Education

Currently, he is serving as a President at Ribbon Communications. Prior to that, he worked at  CommScope as an EVP and Chief Operating Officer. As well, served as a chief executive officer at Arris international. Apart from that, Bruce was President of Network and Cloud, Global Services for over 3 years. Additionally, served as a president at ARRIS Broadband Communications Systems. Apparently, he is a well-experienced CEO who guided the policies of several businesses throughout his career.

Bruce attended the University of Saskatchewan to study BS  in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

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Revision3 – Jay Adelson, Kevin Rose, and David Prager’s internet television network that marked the beginning of tech content shows

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Today, many options are available for entertainment. While the most popular option among all is the web series. Many web series on different topics are available today. But if we look back, it was not a common thing like the present days. Perhaps, tech content was absolutely not as popular as it is today. However,  an internet television network called Revision3 made this possible. It is known for producing web television shows presenting fun tech content during 2005-06.

San Francisco based firm Revision3 released several shows on niche topics during those days.  In 2005, Jay Adelson, David Prager, and Kevin Rose set up Revision3 along with their other business partners. Discovery digital network captured the firm in 2012. As well, it was a Discovery channel’s subsidiary till 2017 and shut down in the same year. Though, the journey of founders to set up Revision3 must be inspiring to know.

Revision3 Founders in Limelight

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Jay Adelson

Adelson is a well-known American entrepreneur in the field of the internet. He is known for several startups in this field. Like center electric, Opsmatic, and of course Revision3. His work in this field is remarkable and inspiring for any newbie entrepreneur. Jay was listed in the Top 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2008. As well, he was the finalist on the same list in the next year.

Early life

He was born on 7 September 1970 in Detroit. However, he spent his childhood mostly at Southfield in Michigan. Jay went to Cranbrook Kingswood School for his early education. While he attended Boston University to study Computer Science and Film and Broadcasting. Thereafter, he moved to Dan Rafael to find the job.

Career

He started the career with Netcom, the World’s one of the first ISPs. In there, he worked as an Installation Coordinator. Thereafter, he joined PAIX. It was a Digital Equipment Corporation’s Network System Laboratory. After that, he co-founded several firms related to the internet. Revision3 is one of the business ventures of Jay.

Robert Kevin Rose

He is a USA based Internet entrepreneur, known for his startups like Digg, Revision3, Milk, etc. Apart from that, he was the co-host of the famous television web show ‘The Screen Savers’. Because of his contribution to technology, MIT Technology Review TR35 marked him as one of the top 35 innovators in the world under the age of 35.

Personal Life

He was born on 21 February 1977 in Redding in California. Due to some reasons, Rose Family shifted to Las Vegas. Thus, Kevin spent most of his childhood time in there.

Coming to his education, he attended Southeast Career Technical Academy for high school. Thereafter, Rose went to the University of Nevada Las Vegas to study major in computer science. But he dropped out in 1998.

Career

Prior to plunging into entrepreneurship, he worked as a production assistant for The Screen Savers. As well, Rose appearing on-air in the “Dark Tip” segments and on Unscrewed. Throughout his television career, he worked at many tech shows. Also co-hosted some of the shows. Rose also worked at Google as a senior product manager.

However, he also set up several startups like Digg. It was set up in 2004, with other partners including Jay Adelson. Digg was a technology link website. Moreover, he also contributed to the foundation of Revision3.

David Lawrence Prager

He is one of the founding members of Revision3. As well, contributed to the development if a special project for Revision3. That time, he was Vice president of Special Project.

Early life

He was born on 17 January 1977. While he attended Trinity University in San Antonio in Texas. There he studied Communication and Media Studies. David worked for Bowne Litigation as a network administrator during his early days of career. As well, he worked at ZDTV, TechTV, and G4.

Career

He worked as a technical writer as well as journalists prior to the establishment of REVISION3. As well, David was a segment producer at G4techTV technology show The Screen Savers. That’s how he met other founding members of Revision3. Most of them were somehow associated with the show ‘The Screen Savers’. At Revision3, he served as a Vice President of Special Projects. As well, assisted the weekly podcast about the social bookmarking news and technology website known as Digg.com.

How they set up Revision3?

It’s all began during the founders were working at the international television network, TechTV. Thereafter, they started with the very own hacking web show, The Broken. In a very short duration, the show received a good response and over 2 million-plus downloads.

With this, Revision3 showed that people also like to watch tech-based content. But it should be fun tech content. That’s how, Revision3 started to deliver reliable, entertaining yet, professional content for the internet and TV.

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Indian Government Bans Another 118 Apps Including PUBG

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The Indian government took a big decision on Wednesday by deciding to ban an additional 118 or so mobile applications, including the uber-popular video game PUBG. The move follows in the heels of an earlier decision to ban 59 Chinese applications earlier this year. All of these bans were a result of rising tensions between the two superpowers. India cited security reasons and data privacy concerns as the primary cause of the ban. Here’s a look at the impact the move will have, and what led to the government taking such drastic measures.

India Making Big Moves

Tensions had been high ever since the India-China scuffle at the Ladakh border a few months ago. These border skirmishes, coupled with the world’s resentment towards China for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, has snowballed into trade embargos and political battles around the world. Following India’s model, the US too recently banned the usage of a sleuth of Chinese applications citing security concerns. The Ministry of Information and Technology released an official statement yesterday, wherein it said that 118 apps have now been banned in India. The reason being cited that these apps were prejudicial to the integrity, security, sovereignty, and defence of the nation. As per the statement put out by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the ban falls under the purview of Section 69A of the Indian IT Act.

Major Apps to Leave India

Some of the biggest names in the list of apps now banned in India are Baidu, FaceU, WeChat, and PUBG Mobile. Several reports state that PUBG has over 33 million active users in India, meaning that this move will have a significant impact on the game. In fact, most reports state that PUBG is one of the most popular applications in India, with over 13 million users signing in every day. The Ministry noted that it frequently received complaints regarding people misusing these applications in various ways. Some of the complaints referred to the stealing or personal and private data and then selling such data to servers located outside India. The fact that such data could be mined, processed, and analyzed to harm the sovereignty of the country is what led to such drastic steps as per the statement from the Ministry. 

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Further Notices and Suggestions

Furthermore, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which works under the Ministry of Home Affairs also released a statement of recommendations regarding how to block these apps. In the public domain as well, people had been asking the government to take more stringent actions to protect the private data of Indian users. Such a targeted move will therefore help put to rest worries that a large part of the demographic had regarding the safety and security of the Indian cyberspace. The government has decided to retaliate at the best time, as global superpowers unite to protect their data and frameworks from foreign assaults and attacks.

Earlier Steps

Just a few months back, in June, the Centre had banned another 59 applications, with most of them being Chinese-based on similar grounds. This list included popular apps like UC Browser and TikTok. The recent ban on an additional 118 apps will see PUBG Mobile leaving India for an indefinite period. The wildly popular shooter videogame ranks within the world’s top five most popular smartphone games and boasts of over 734 million downloads. The game, which comes under Tencent Holdings Limited’s videogame department also has a loyal fan following in India, leading to social media being flooded with memes on the ban. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi himself had referenced the game last year during a talk on exam stress. This interview after it went live led to the creation of the “Yeh PUBG-wala hai kya?” meme, which roughly translated to the PM asking a worried mother whether her son was a PUBG player.

It is quite evident that the ban on apps has a clear political agenda behind it. The very fact that the ban came after the Indian government accused China of using troops provocatively along the Pangong Lake in Ladakh is proof enough of this. As the Chinese troops had made a similar move on August 31st, the government was left seething at this provocation. However, the Indian army was able to successfully thwart both actions, preventing any damage or loss for the Indians. Recent months have witnessed several clashes and showdowns, with over 20 soldiers being martyred in the Galwan Valley in June. Political or not, there is no doubt that the banning of these apps will have a ripple in our cyberspace. It will be interesting to see whether China will retaliate in any way to these bans, as TikTok gears up to fight the US government through a civil lawsuit.