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What Snapdragon 875 is capable of. First tests
The first test results of the new Qualcomm processor for flagship smartphones of 2021 appeared on the Internet. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
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Windows XP source is on the Internet. Why this is dangerous
The source code of the once popular Windows XP operating system, which has not been officially supported by Microsoft for several years, was posted on the Internet. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
Google unveils Android 11 go for ultra-budget smartphones
The company has already released full-fledged Android 11 this week, and now the update has reached a lightweight version of the system for smartphones with 2 GB of RAM or less. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
New Windows features disclosed
Microsoft spoke about new Windows features introduced for more comfortable communication using text and voice. This was stated by a representative of the company Brandon LeBlanc on the Microsoft website. [Lenta.ru]
Instagram and Facebook chats unite into one app
Facebook will soon combine personal messages on Instagram and Facebook Messenger, reports Tengrinews.kz with reference to The Verge. [Tengrinews]
Xiaomi launches new budget sensor for windows and doors
Xiaomi has begun selling a new useful accessory for a smart home - the Xiaomi Door and Window Sensor 2, which captures the opening of windows and any doors. It is reported by Gizmochina. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
Samsung Galaxy Note20 revealed in new leak
Well-known insider Evan Blass has published new details about the not yet announced Samsung Galaxy Note20 smartphone. The corresponding post appeared on the blogger's twitter. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
Scientists claim risk of waking up ancient viruses due to melting
Melting frost due to climate warming can lead to the release of fragments of ancient ecosystems, including viruses, RIA Novosti was told by Sergey Davydov, senior researcher at the Northeast Scientific and Experimental Station in the village of Chersky, Pacific Institute of Geography, Far Eastern Region of the Russian Academy of Sciences. [hi-tech.mail.ru]
Xiaomi accused of collecting user data. The company denies it
The security expert found that Xiaomi [] smartphones collect too much data about the user - first of all, it concerns the browser. Xiaomi denies the charges and will allow people to ban data collection in settings. [hi-tech.mail.ru]