5 top news from the world of technology in a week

The past week was remembered for many different events, including a major update to WhatsApp, the announcement of a redesigned Start menu in Windows 10 and the presentation of the most expensive Xiaomi TV.

Four iPhone 12 model names confirmed by mobile operator

There is still a lot of time before the announcement of the new generation of iPhone, but there are already plenty of leaks on the Web. Some of them reveal key features devices, others shed light on prices, and still others confirm the very names of upcoming smartphones. So, all four devices have already appeared on the website of a large mobile operator T-Mobile.

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Xiaomi unveils flagship OLED TV and smartphones Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C

Xiaomi this week released a flagship TV Mi TV Master and expanded the line of affordable smartphones with the Redmi 9A and Redmi 9C models. Both new items are equipped with 6.53-inch IPS-screens with a resolution of 1600 × 720 pixels, an aspect ratio of 20: 9 and a notch for a 5 megapixel selfie camera.

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Apple recognizes outstanding apps and games for iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple Names Winners of Annual Apple Design Awards, Honoring Art and Technology achievements of developers who have released applications or their significant updates on "apple" platforms for Last year.

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Microsoft unveils new Start and responsive Windows 10 taskbar

Microsoft in the official blog introduced the Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 20161, with which testers are now working. One of the major changes in this build is the updated Start. This menu now has a more concise design.

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WhatsApp brings animated stickers and a dark theme to PC

WhatsApp receives another update with which the long-awaited animated stickers appeared in the messenger. The company's developers have released a number of official sticker packs that will allow all users to convey their emotions more expressively.

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Also, recall that the other day we started testing a redesigned Lifehacker app for Android. Already now, each reader can take a look at the new version - and at the same time help with testing.