Samsung is developing 1TB storage chips for smartphones

Looks like we’re one step closer to getting phones with 1TB storage capacities. Samsung has just announced it’s going to begin offering the first 1TB embedded Universal Flash Storage (eUFS) solution for smartphones, allowing 1TB of storage in a single flash memory chip. Mass production of the new storage chips are already on its way. It has the same package size as Samsung’s 512GB unit but has read speeds of up to 1,000 megabytes a second, which Samsung says is 10 times the speed of a typical microSD card. Right now, Samsung’s option of bringing 1TB storage into a phone was with the Galaxy Note9 support a 512GB microSD card, which can be used alongside the 512GB model. With this new chip though, users will have 1TB onboard already. Some are speculating this could make its way into the rumoured high-end model of the S10, which is said to also have 12GB of RAM.

Source: The Verge

Facebook to shut down its controversial market research app on iOS

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It’s been evident in the past few months that Facebook isn’t the champion for its users’ privacy and data. And it seems the company has reached a new kind of low in the name of market research purposes.

TechCrunch reported on Tuesday that Facebook has been paying volunteers aged 13 to 35 monthly US$20 gift cards for near-total access to data from their phones. They needed to install an app called Facebook Research on iOS and Android, which monitors phone and web activity and sends this back to Facebook. The app needs users to install custom root certificate, which gives Facebook access to the volunteers’ information. Apple has called foul and says Facebook is violating Apple’s policy. The social network responds by taking it out of iOS—but it’ll remain available for Android users.

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Fun and creative ways to celebrate the Lunar New Year with Apple

My family and friends are preparing to usher in the Year of the Pig. The Lunar New Year festivities have already begun and will run for at least two weeks. The official start to the new year is February 5 this year and the ramp up is exciting. From the youngest to the eldest there are many ways for us to celebrate. Apple has also offered up ways to creatively add to the festivities.

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Microsoft investing more than $1 million to help Quebec startups thrive

Microsoft Canada and LE CAMP Incubator & Accelerator in Quebec City announced a partnership that will see Microsoft invest more than a $1M in cash, product and business services to help grow the innovative startup ecosystem in Quebec.

"It is with great pride that I celebrate this partnership between Microsoft and LE CAMP today; it will fuel innovation and the creation of new businesses in Quebec City,” said Quebec City Mayor Régis Labeaume. “The mentorship provided will offer a solid foundation for the entrepreneurial startups at CAMP. It is not surprising that Microsoft chose Québec City for this partnership. Our city has an abundance of highly skilled tech talent and a critical mass of businesses in this sector."

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