Apple backtracks and moves the "end call" button back to the middle of the screen, from the bottom-right corner, in the latest iOS 17 beta (Kif Leswing/CNBC)

Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Apple backtracks and moves the “end call” button back to the middle of the screen, from the bottom-right corner, in the latest iOS 17 beta  —  - Apple has moved the end call button back to the middle of the screen in the the newest developer version of iOS 17 released on Tuesday.

Coinbase says the exchange received regulatory approval from the CFTC-backed National Futures Association to offer futures trading services to eligible US users (Timmy Shen/The Block)

Timmy Shen / The Block:
Coinbase says the exchange received regulatory approval from the CFTC-backed National Futures Association to offer futures trading services to eligible US users  —  - Coinbase is now allowed to operate as a futures commission merchant and offer eligible U.S. customers access to crypto futures from its platforms, the company said.

Tencent reports Q2 revenue up 11% YoY to ~$20.5B, below ~$20.8B est., and operating profit up 37% YoY to ~$6.9B, as cost-cutting helps boost its core units (Arjun Kharpal/CNBC)

Arjun Kharpal / CNBC:
Tencent reports Q2 revenue up 11% YoY to ~$20.5B, below ~$20.8B est., and operating profit up 37% YoY to ~$6.9B, as cost-cutting helps boost its core units  —  - Tencent on Wednesday reported a surge in profit for the second quarter, but missed expectations.

Nokia G310 5G QuickFix repairability and Nokia C210 launched in the US

HMD Global has introduced the Nokia G310 5G, which features QuickFix repairability, starting at $186, and the Nokia C210 smartphone in the US. Available from August 24, the Nokia G310 5G features a 6.56-inch HD+ display with 720x1612 pixel resolution and offers 90Hz of refresh rate, 450 nits of peak brightness and an aluminium chassis. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ chipset and offers up to 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 1TB. The Nokia C210 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and packs 32GB internal storage, which can be boosted up to 512GB with a microSD card. https://ift.tt/J6irVEX

By the end of August, the EU DSA will force online platforms with 45M+ EU users to prove that they are ensuring that their products are not harming children (Politico)

Politico:
By the end of August, the EU DSA will force online platforms with 45M+ EU users to prove that they are ensuring that their products are not harming children  —  Glazed eyes.  One syllable responses.  The steady tinkle of beeps and buzzes coming out of a smartphone's speakers.

Chandrayaan-3 progresses towards the Moon as lunar bound manoeuvres complete

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully manoeuvred the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft into a 153 km x 163 km orbit around the moon. The next phase will be the separation of the lander, carrying the Pragyan rover, from the propulsion module. The descent and de-boost manoeuvres will position the lander for a soft landing on the moon's south pole region on August 23. https://ift.tt/aPqcwQZ

Redmi K60 Ultra with 120W fast charging support, IP68 rating launched

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K60 Ultra, expanding its mid-range smartphone line in China. The device features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and Dolby Vision support. The device is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset with up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB storage. It sports a triple rear camera, with a 50MP main camera, 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and 2MP macro camera. The smartphone also has an in-display fingerprint sensor, dual speakers, and an IP68 rating. The Redmi K60 Ultra starts from 2599 yuan and will be available for sale in China from August 22. https://ift.tt/xekwhOa

This Telegram Premium feature is now available for all users

Instant messaging service Telegram has made its Stories feature available for all users on its 10th anniversary. Telegram users can now edit their Stories after posting to alter visibility, captions, on-screen text or other aspects without having to delete them and start over. Users can also choose who views the posts and opt for an expiry ranging from six to 48 hours. https://ift.tt/hSO0aDC

Southeast Asian internet giant Sea reports Q2 revenue up 5.2% YoY to $3.1B, below $3.2B est., and Shopee revenue up 21% YoY, the slowest on record; SE drops 13% (Olivia Poh/Bloomberg)

Olivia Poh / Bloomberg:
Southeast Asian internet giant Sea reports Q2 revenue up 5.2% YoY to $3.1B, below $3.2B est., and Shopee revenue up 21% YoY, the slowest on record; SE drops 13%  —  - Online-retail arm Shopee posts slowest growth on record  — Tech firm's shares plunge about 13% in pre-market trading

A look at China's sweeping AI rules, taking effect on August 15 and governed by seven agencies, which soften an earlier draft and follow European regulators (Bloomberg)

Bloomberg:
A look at China's sweeping AI rules, taking effect on August 15 and governed by seven agencies, which soften an earlier draft and follow European regulators  —  - Europe has also delved into rules for protecting individuals  —  Beijing is poised to implement sweeping new regulations …

Substack now lets users follow individual writers without subscribing to their newsletter, a further expansion into social networking after Notes (Jay Peters/The Verge)

Jay Peters / The Verge:
Substack now lets users follow individual writers without subscribing to their newsletter, a further expansion into social networking after Notes  —  Substack now lets you follow writers, offering a way for you to keep tabs on what a writer is doing without having to subscribe to their newsletter.

Mobile phone shipments crossed 2B cumulative units under the "Make in India" initiative between 2014 and 2022, a 23% CAGR, for 98% of local shipments in 2022 (Prachir Singh/Counterpoint Research)

Prachir Singh / Counterpoint Research:
Mobile phone shipments crossed 2B cumulative units under the “Make in India” initiative between 2014 and 2022, a 23% CAGR, for 98% of local shipments in 2022  —  - India's mobile phone production grew at a CAGR of 23% during 2014-2022 to cross a cumulative 2bn units.

Voltas announce Independence Day offer: Deals and discounts on wide range of ACs

Voltas has launched an Independence Day offer providing up to 50% saving in exchange for old air conditioners. The company is also offering 'special cashback of up to 15%' on select debit and credit cards, 'easy EMI options through NBFCs', 'up to five year extended warranty worth Rs. 15,000' and 'free installation & uninstallation offer worth Rs. 2,250'. All these offers are available at Voltas retail outlets. The company had earlier introduced air conditioners providing complete air purification and AI-powered ventilation solutions. https://ift.tt/1mbUDdn

In Taiwan, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and other lifestyle and shopping apps are increasingly becoming part of China's information war, aided by a shared language (Emma Graham-Harrison/The Guardian)

Emma Graham-Harrison / The Guardian:
In Taiwan, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, and other lifestyle and shopping apps are increasingly becoming part of China's information war, aided by a shared language  —  Lifestyle and shopping apps are the latest weapons in Beijing's information war against its neighbour  —  Emma Graham-Harrison and Chi-Hui Lin in Taichung

A look at the years of warnings about AI from researchers, including several women of color, who say we need to take the problems and risks seriously today (Lorena O'Neil/Rolling Stone)

Lorena O'Neil / Rolling Stone:
A look at the years of warnings about AI from researchers, including several women of color, who say we need to take the problems and risks seriously today  —  Today the risks of artificial intelligence are clear — but the warning signs have been there all along  —  T  —  IMNIT GEBRU DIDN'T set out to work in AI.