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Google wants to index and rank TikTok and Instagram videos, and question or support its own YouTube
According to foreign media reports, according to people familiar with the matter, Google executives are quietly in talks with the short video app TikTok parent company ByteDance and Instagram parent company Facebook counterparts to get videos on these two platforms. Data is essential for indexing and ranking, which in turn strengthens its search capabilities.
Currently, the best results users see when searching is usually YouTube videos under Google. YouTube sometimes offers cloned versions of TikTok and Instagram videos. These talks show that, in the face of new competition and regulatory threats, Google is trying to keep its search engine relevant to more users.
TikTok is the most popular short video application in the world. Not only has it overtaken YouTube and Instagram, but all its practices are being copied by competitors. Google knows how much TikTok and Instagram have grown, and wants to make sure people use its search function to try and find endless videos to show their friends.
Searching videos on Google Tiktok or Instagram reels is almost impossible now, but according to people aware of the matter, the world’s largest search engine wants to solve this problem.
Of course, no one will readily accept Google’s bid without return. Both TikTok and Instagram compete directly with YouTube, especially after the latter launched Shorts, a short video app. It is reported that TikTok and Instagram are concerned that YouTube videos rank higher than their own videos, which is not surprising considering the antitrust lawsuits surrounding Google’s search engine over the years.
This is not the first time Google is interested in including TikTok and Instagram videos in search results. Last year, the company began testing a carousel called “Short videos” (carousel function), which can aggregate short videos on TikTok and Instagram for specific topics. If an agreement can be reached with TikTok and Instagram, with the improvement of search results and the integration of YouTube, these results may become more accessible.
Although Google has not reached any potential agreements with TikTok and Instagram, it has already carried out similar cooperation with Twitter. Such cooperation involves paying a licensing fee in exchange for displaying tweets with news stories and other popular topics. Of course, the existence of YouTube makes this type of negotiation more complicated. Unlike the situation with Twitter, Google itself is the owner of YouTube, and it is in direct competition with TikTok and Instagram.
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Samsung is making it easier for users to fix their devices by expanding its DIY repair program. In a recent announcement, Samsung shared that over a dozen new devices will be included in the Self-Repair program. Among them are the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5, marking the introduction of DIY repair options for Samsung’s foldable phones.
The Self-Repair program will provide users with access to parts and guides for fixing their devices at home. Samsung [Samsung Newsroom Post] is taking a step towards empowering users to take control of their device maintenance, offering support for popular devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 in this latest expansion.
Until now, Samsung mainly provided DIY repair options for its regular smartphones, tablets, and laptops. However, when it came to the more intricate foldable models like the Galaxy Fold and Flip, the company limited users to professional repair services due to the complexity of these devices.
Now, in a noteworthy move, Samsung is expanding its DIY repair support to include its foldable models, starting with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5. This means users will soon have the option to tackle repairs at home, marking a shift in Samsung’s approach to empower users in maintaining and fixing their foldable devices.
This development follows Google’s recent introduction of DIY repair options for its Pixel Fold, though it’s worth noting that repair parts for the Pixel Fold can be relatively expensive, such as the inner screen alone costing $900. As Samsung joins the DIY repair trend for foldables, it’ll be interesting to see how this impacts the accessibility and affordability of maintaining these innovative devices.
The full list of new Self-Repair options for Galaxy devices includes:
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy A05s
- Galaxy Tab S9
- Galaxy Tab S9+
- Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE
- Galaxy Tab S9+ FE
- Galaxy Tab A9
- Galaxy Tab A9+
- Galaxy Book 2 Pro (15-inch)
- Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360 (15-inch)
Samsung is making its Self-Repair program available to more people around the world. The program is spreading to South Korea and over 30 European countries, including places like Denmark, Greece, Hungary, and Portugal. However, it’s important to note that, as of now, these new devices are not yet supported in the United States, and parts are not available from Samsung’s retail partner, iFixit.
via:- 9to5google/samsungnewsroom/ifixit
Huawei has recently revamped its pre-installed applications, including Huawei Health, Huawei Assistant, and AppGallery. The latest update introduces the Huawei Quick App Center, marking a significant change. This update reflects Huawei’s commitment to enhancing user experience and providing streamlined access to applications.
The latest update for the Quick App Center app comes with version number 13.5.1.201 and the installation size is 74.01 MB. With this new update, the company has fixed some known issue bugs. For a better app experience, you should install this latest build on your Huawei devices, below you can check the download link.
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As per the official introduction, the Huawei Quick app Center allows users to use and manage apps without installation. Also, this application provides the feature to create the app shortcut on your device’s Home Screen. The best part of the Quick app is that it takes up very little space on your device and it has been updated automatically to increase your work experience.
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Huawei’s big boss just hinted at exciting new things for their software in 2024! Expect fresh products built on their latest HarmonyOS NEXT system.
During the Fan Club (Pollen) Annual Conference 2023, Yu Chengdong announced that Huawei plans to reveal several advanced products next year. He also predicted the launch of HarmonyOS NEXT products and improved native application experiences in 2024.
The CEO didn’t share when exactly the new software and native applications would be released, but we can anticipate the official reveal to happen in early 2024.
Huawei needs to make HarmonyOS fully independent and essential without relying on Android libraries soon. Hopefully, the company will speed up its efforts in the coming days.
Many app developers, such as Alipay, McDonald’s, HiPaint, Bank of Communications, and others, have joined native app development for HarmonyOS. The goal is to create a strong app ecosystem independent of Android and iOS.
Huawei is set to offer HarmonyOS-based courses, with approval for 55 projects and over 10 universities planning to launch these courses soon.
Huawei plans to introduce apps in more than 18 categories, focusing on digital and financial sectors. According to Yu Chengdong, these native HarmonyOS applications aim to be smoother, smarter, safer, and more comprehensive compared to iOS and Android.