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Apple Mac users making the jump to macOS 11 will be pleased to hear that Netflix streaming is getting an upgrade in the forthcoming operating system release. It's been discovered that those looking to settle in for a Netflix viewing session on their Apple laptop or desktop devices will now be able to enjoy 4K HDR streams, directly from the new version of the Safari browser. Previously, anything above a 1080p stream would require the viewer to jump to another app. But support for HEVC in Apple's web browser opens up support for higher resolutions and even top HDR formats like Dolby Vision . The  best Netflix movies : Da 5 Bloods, Uncut Gems, and more The  new 2020 movies  to watch when cinemas re-open These are the best Macs and MacBooks HDR requirements You'll still need specific hardware to make use of the new HDR features however. Only certain Macs or MacBooks will be able to take advantage. When Big Sur releases later this year, you'll be able to access ...

Last night the Government of India announced a ban on 59 different mobile applications with a Chinese connection to counter the threat posed to the country’s “sovereignty and security”. These applications include popular applications like Tik Tok, Likee, Helo, Cam Scanner, Xender, Parallel Space, ES File Explorer, Mi Video Call, Mi Community, UC Browser and more. The government has also stated that few of these apps were stealing and illegally storing user data on servers located outside India. Keeping in mind these privacy concerns and amid the bowling temperatures along the Indo-China borders, the Government has issued orders to block these apps with an immediate effect. The list of these apps: TikTok UC Browser Shareit Clash of Kings Likee Shein Kwai YouCam makeup Helo Baidu map DU battery saver Mi Community CM Browers ROMWE APUS Browser Virus Cleaner Club Factory WeChat Beauty Plus Newsdog UC News Xender ES File Explorer QQ Mail QQ Music QQ Newsfeed ...

MTN has launched the initial phase of its 5G network in South Africa, joining Vodacom and Rain as providers of the service in the country. Only certain areas in the Western Cape, Gauteng and the Free State fall within the coverage area for MTN's 5G network. The company plans to expand, as demand for the service grows. "We're rolling out 5G across South Africa, and soon you'll have 5G coverage everywhere you go," the company said on its website. Customers can get 5G for their home or their phones or both. MTN is offering 5G home Wi-Fi as well as 5G mobile deals. You can expect speeds of 100Mbps and peak speeds of 500Mbps if you opt for 5G home. The option of 5G mobile promises average speeds of 50Mbps and peak speeds of 500Mbps on the go. Most South Africans don't have 5G enabled smartphones or routers, so MTN is also offering deals on the Huawei P40 Pro , Huawei P40 , and LG Velvet 5G phones and the Huawei CPE Pro 2 5G, Huawei MC801A 5G, and ZTE...

After the India-China border skirmish, a ban on Chinese apps , that had beocme hugely popular, was always on the cards. In that sense, it was not surprising for the federal Indian government to wield the axe on a clutch of Chinese apps yesterday. And this is an apt time for the Indian-made apps to ride the emotional tide rising in their favour. We have listed five apps that have the potential to replace the likes of TikTok, Cam Scanner, Shareit, UCBrowser and Apus Browser --- all now banned by India. US senators call for a probe into TikTok citing national security concerns It's not just TikTok - another 53 iOS apps will snatch your clipboard data We've also highlighted the best India VPN Bharat Browser (Image credit: Bharat Browser) In a field dominated by region-agnostic biggies like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, etc, an unheralded Indian browser for mobile phones has odds stacked up against it. But this is the right moment for this Bengaluru-based startup to ...

Since the launch of the P40 Series, Huawei is doing its best to allow its users every possible way to enjoy all the apps Android has to offer. While Huawei continues to add new apps to its store App Gallery, it also also offering ways for users to download apps that are currently not present in its app store.  The latest solution to give Huawei users easy access to their old trusted apps is an app called Huawei Petal Search. Easily placed as a widget on your home screen, it will search for the apps that you enter, both in the AppGallery and beyond. Read our review of the Huawei P40 Pro How does Huawei Petal Search work? Powered by the Petal search engine, Huawei Petal Search is aimed towards new Huawei phones that use Huawei Mobile Services instead of Google Mobile Services and thus, don't have the Google Play Store installed. Downloadable through the Huawei App Gallery, the Huawei Petal Search widget shows up as a search bar on your home page and you simply type in the nam...

Amazon is finally catching up with the online co-watching phenomenon, with a new built-in feature called Watch Party, which allows you to sync playback with your nearest and dearest. Watch Party requires an Amazon Prime subscription – unsurprisingly – meaning you’ll only be able to use it with other Prime subscribers. For those who have it, though, it opens up a far more social way to watch Amazon Prime movies and Amazon Prime TV shows at home in social isolation. One viewer has to act as ‘host’, controlling the playback for the others. There is a built-in chat function, too, enabling you to communicate throughout with both text and emojis (the most important part of any film critique). Check out the best Amazon Prime TV shows Or the best Amazon Prime movies Disney Plus vs Netflix : who will win? Only titles included in a Prime subscription are compatible, though, meaning that any films available to rent or buy aren't eligible for syncing – presumably to prevent one pers...

It’s been an interesting year for even the best Apple Watch apps. In mid-2019 it seemed as if the Watch had lost its sparkle, with many big-name apps either languishing or being pulled from the Watch altogether. The problem wasn’t that Apple Watch apps are a bad idea, though. Far from it, as our selection here demonstrates. It was that sometimes, apps were designed to answer the wrong question: “could we make a Watch app?” but not “should we?” Now, watchOS 6 has brought an App Store to your Apple Watch for the very first time. That may encourage app developers to take the Apple Watch more seriously, so 2020 may be a big year for great new apps on your wrist. The Apple Watch 5 is proving pretty popular too, and that's probably why you're here checking out the new apps. In fact, it's one of the best smartwatch options out there, though it may soon been overtaken by the upcoming Apple Watch 6 . Jump to best Apple Watch apps for... - Best apps for fitness and healt...