Realme announces Android 12 beta 1 for Realme GT; to come later this month

Google’s Android 12 public beta is now available. Smartphone major Realme will be among the first brands to support Android 12 beta 1. In a post on microblogging site Twitter, Realme said that the Beta update will be available for Realme GT later this month. https://ift.tt/33Upq9w

China bans financial, payments firms from cryptocurrency business

Under the latest China crypto ban, such institutions, including banks and online payments channels, must not offer clients any service involving cryptocurrency, three industry bodies say in a joint statement. https://ift.tt/3vdmi4Z

Buyers beware as "altcoin" frenzy bruises Bitcoin

Among the major "altcoins" - as all cryptocurrencies aside from bitcoin are known - some such as ethereum aspire to be the backbone of a future financial system. Others, like Dogecoin, have no such ambitions, and are barely used in payments or business. https://ift.tt/3eW1066

Walmart sales still strong as pandemic eases, stimulus helps

Walmart raised its annual earnings forecast after delivering better-than-expected results in the first quarter that showed shoppers, flush with U.S. stimulus payments, splurged on clothing, as well as lawn and garden items. https://ift.tt/3f1bKQJ

Amazon extends moratorium on police use of facial recognition software

The company had halted the practice for one year starting in June 2020. Its announcement came at the height of protests across the United States against police brutality toward people of color, sparked by the killing of George Floyd, a Black man, during an arrest in Minnesota. https://ift.tt/3bzTLyI

12 biggest features Google will add to your Android smartphone in 2021

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