The main thing about technology for the week: Telegram Premium details, WhatsApp reactions and more

Miscellaneous / by admin / May 07, 2022

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The most important events from the world of gadgets, science and technology that you might have missed.

Telegram Premium subscription details revealed

In the beta version of Telegram for iOS on the test server, the Telegram Premium interface was discovered. This is a paid subscription for users that provides access to some exclusive features.

A photo of the screen panels of all iPhone 14 models appeared on the Web

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Chinese insiders have shared a snapshot showing the on-screen panels of all four iPhone 14 series smartphones. This image confirmed several previous rumors, including holes instead of bangs.

Reactions to messages are now available on WhatsApp

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Mark Zuckerberg has announced that reactions to WhatsApp messages have begun to roll out for all users. In the coming days, the function will reach all accounts, and everyone will be able to respond to the post without additional messages.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has published a list of goods for parallel imports

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The Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation has published a complete list of goods allowed for parallel import - import into the country without the permission of the copyright holder. It seems you can find everything on this list: from clothes and furniture to Apple Watch and PlayStation.

TeamViewer stopped working in Russia and Belarus

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TeamViewer announced on its blog that it has decided to completely stop any business activity in Russia and Belarus due to the situation in Ukraine. Subscriptions will be active until the end of the paid period, and all unlicensed connections have already been blocked.

Apple, Google and Microsoft are preparing to abandon passwords on major platforms

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In honor of Password Day, which is celebrated on May 5, tech giants Apple, Google and Microsoft have announced the creation of a passwordless login method across all mobile, desktop and browser platforms.

Scientists told how long to wait for contact with alien civilizations

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The main question of the Fermi paradox is: if civilizations of intelligent beings can arise in space everywhere, then why have we not yet encountered them? In a recent scientific article in The Astrophysical Journal, scientists from China tried to answer this question.

Xiaomi and Lenovo limited the supply of devices to Russia

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Chinese tech companies are refusing to do business in Russia under the pressure of US sanctions without making any public announcements. Deliveries are reduced even by those manufacturers that dominate the market - Xiaomi and Lenovo.