The First Repeat Covid-19 Infection Case Isn’t All Bad News

“It is unlikely that herd immunity can eliminate SARS-CoV-2,” he and his co-authors wrote in the report. “Although it is possible that subsequent infections may be milder than the first infection, as for this patient.” Throughout the pandemic, doctors and researchers around the world have documented a handful of presumed Covid-19 reinfections. In the first […]

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Iris Ring trademark application hints at iris scanners making a return

Samsung has filed a trademark application with KIPRIS to secure an unusual moniker or brand called Iris Ring. The trademark application was filed last week and it was discovered by our colleagues at GalaxyClub. It doesn’t contain any logos or information regarding the potential use of the Iris Ring name but the application was filed by […]

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Apple Seeds Sixth Beta of watchOS 7 to Developers

Apple today seeded the sixth beta of an upcoming watchOS 7 beta to developers, one week after releasing the fifth beta and two months after unveiling watchOS 7 at the Worldwide Developers Conference. To install the ‌watchOS 7‌ beta, developers need to download the proper configuration profile from the Apple Developer Center. Once the profile […]

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Transsion is allegedly selling Android phones with malware pre-installed

Imagine owning a phone pre-installed with malware that subscribes you to paid services without your permission and you cannot remove it even by resetting the phone. This is exactly what Secure-D, Upstream’s full stack anti-fraud platform, and BuzzFeed News have found Chinese manufacturer Transsion of doing allegedly. Transsion has been stuffing its low-cost Tecno W2 […]

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Apple Ready to ‘Welcome Fortnite Back Onto iOS’ if Epic Removes Direct Purchase After Losing Restraining Order Ruling

Apple is preparing to terminate Epic Games’ developer account on August 28, and is not planning to approve updates for the Fortnite game amid the ongoing legal battle between the two companies. This is inconvenient for Epic Games because a new Fortnite season is starting on August 27, and iOS users will not be able […]

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Pixel 4a Android 11 Beta 3 and factory images rolling out now

Pixel 4a made a noticeable debut last week with the value for money prospect looking apparent. The phone packs a lot of punch with its impressive hardware, Google’s in-house software prowess, and support for the Pixel lineup. Virtually everything that is new on Android comes first on the Pixel devices. Now that Android 11 final […]

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Microsoft will need to fix Android’s UX on Surface Duo for it to succeed

Surface Duo’s success or failure will solely depend on whether Microsoft has nailed the software. That’s the number one concern most people interested in this device should have. I know there are a load of debates out there regarding the hardware, including whether dual-screen makes sense when foldable displays are a thing. But I’m here […]

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