Apple will reportedly use its own modem design for 2023 iPhones

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Apple will reportedly use its own 5G modems in iPhones coming out in 2023. According to a report in Nikkei, the company will partner with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. to make this happen. It plans to use TSMC's 4nm process node, which the company hasn't deployed in commercial products. But it is supposedly being designed and tested at 5nm before entering mass production 2023 at 4nm.

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Google Pixel 6a rumoured to run on a Tensor chip

We've already seen rumours about the Google Pixel 6a's design, but now we're learning more about the device. A new report from 9to5Google talks about its processor and the cameras the rumoured smartphone will get. Unsurprisingly, it will reportedly run on Google's new Tensor GS101 processor. It makes sense, given that Google has been hyping up its new processor. They would want to use it on more devices.

As for its cameras, the website's APK Insight team did a teardown of the Google Camera app and found that the Pixel 6a (codenamed Bluejay) will get the 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor that's been used in past Google phones from the Pixel 3 to the 5a. But it will supposedly get the Pixel 6's 12-megapixel IMX386 sensor, which will most likely serve as the ultra-wide camera on the Pixel 6a. It will also reportedly get the Pixel 6's 8-megapixel IMX355 sensor for the front-facing camera.

Twitter brings shopping into live streams

Twitter is launching a new feature in its app that will let you shop while you watch live streams. The aptly named Live Shopping feature will let you check out and purchase items while the stream is ongoing. You can switch between the shopping tab and the live stream. 

The social media site is piloting this feature in the US in collaboration with Walmart. The first Live Shopping stream will happen on November 28 at 7 PM ET with Jason Derulo.

Source: Mashable

TikTok's TV app rolls out on more devices in Canada, the US

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TikTok rolled out its TV app on the Fire TV earlier this month in Canada and the US. It has done the same to LG TVs in some European countries. But now, it's rolling out to more devices like Google and Android TV, LG, and Samsung smart TVs, too.

While TikTok is designed for a smartphone's vertical use, the TV app takes advantage of the bigger display and horizontal orientation. You can access the For You and Following feeds if you sign in to your account. You can also view the Discover page here. 

Source: Engadget