Future WhatsApp update lets you send photos, videos in 'best quality'

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WhatsApp will be giving you more control over how much compression is applied to images and videos you send over its app. The company is testing this feature on its Android app, giving three quality options—Auto, Best quality, and Data saver. So, if you're worried about data caps or internet speeds, you can send a more compressed file. But if you want to send the highest possible quality that you can, there will be that option, too.

WhatsApp hasn't mentioned when this feature will officially launch. And the test is currently available on Android but not on iOS.

Source: The Verge

Apple tipped to bring Mini LED screen to the 11-inch iPad Pro

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When Apple launched the new Apple iPad Pro, it only brought its Mini LED screen to the 12.9-inch model. But according to analyst Ming-chi Kuo, the company plans to introduce the display to the 11-inch model next year. This screen technology uses thousands of tiny LEDs to create focused local dimming zones. The effect is you get better contrast and HDR performance.

On top of the iPads, Apple reportedly plans to bring this display tech to the MacBook series. The 14- and 16-inch models will reportedly go into production this quarter, while a redesigned MacBook Air with Mini LED screens is coming in 2022. Of course, all of this now is just speculation, and Kuo has previously claimed that cheaper iPad models are getting OLED panels. 

Source: The Verge

Netflix's newest hire will lead its podcast efforts

Netflix brings onboard a former Apple executive to lead its Podcasting Operations. N'Jeri Eaton left Apple last week and will join Netflix later this month. She will be in charge of the company's podcast initiatives and report to Chief Marketing Officer Bozoma Saint John, another former Apple executive.

Just like what Apple has been doing with Apple TV+, Netflix will be creating podcasts for its original programming. Some of its content that already have companion podcasts include The Witcher, The Crown, and The Irishman.

Source: 9to5Mac

Riot Games releases copyright-free 'Sessions: Vi' album

League of Legends developer Riot Games recently released a copyright-free album that content creators and anyone really can use with their content. The 37-track, one-hour and forty-minute album is called Sessions: Vi in honour of the League of Legends character. The developer wanted to make music that was safe to stream and free to use. It collaborated with 20 different musicians to bring this music project to life. Each artist is credited and will receive revenue from song streams.

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