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It will not be typically that the day in tech begins with a proper apology from the CEO of the world’s most beneficial firm. Apple CEO Tim Cook supplied his apology for slowing previous iPhones and promised transparency with future iOS updates. The most sincerest factor any CEO or an organization can do is apologize to their prospects and Apple appears to be doing simply that.

In different information, WhatsApp is gearing as much as combine UPI funds with its messaging platform and will launch the function as early as subsequent month. Xiaomi is at MWC so the Mi 7 flagship appears probably, however the large teaser is coming from Finnish startup HMD Global, which is promising shall be superior. Here is every little thing vital you will have missed from the world of know-how in our information wrap:

Apple CEO Tim Cook apologizes

The jury remains to be out deciding whether or not Apple was proper to sluggish older iPhone to forestall surprising shutdown however that isn’t stopping CEO Tim Cook from providing an apology. Cook apologized for intentionally slowing down iPhone with previous batteries however reinstated the truth that it was meant to restrict surprising restart and never drive upgrades.

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The apology comes after Apple apologized to its prospects in a message posted final month. In an interview with ABC News, Cook additionally acknowledged that Apple ought to been clearer concerning the battery administration when it was launched as a function with iOS final 12 months. Apple has introduced battery substitute program at a reduced worth of greenback globally. The program is obtainable in India as properly and Apple is charging Rs 2,000 plus taxes and is relevant to iPhone 6 and later.

WhatsApp UPI funds

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been planning to combine peer-to-peer funds primarily based on UPI for a while now. The function has appeared in few beta variations previously and now a report claims that the function could possibly be rolled out as early as subsequent month.

 WhatsApp Pay UPI-based feature to roll out ‘as early as next month’: Report

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For WhatsApp Pay, the social messaging platform is alleged to be partnering with main banks like SBI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank and Axis Bank. WhatsApp has reportedly began beta testing with one in every of its associate banks and the function may go stay for shoppers by the tip of February. WhatsApp has over 200 million month-to-month energetic customers in India and the function could possibly be a significant enhancement to the platform.

Xiaomi at MWC, Mi 7 anticipated

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ are anticipated to be probably the most talked about smartphones at MWC subsequent 12 months however the occasion by no means falls wanting surprises. Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has listed itself as an exhibitor for MWC 2018 indicating the launch of Mi 7. Xiaomi launched Mi 5 at MWC in 2016 however delayed the launch of Mi 6 final 12 months.

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