Xiaomi without Google Mobile Services? | ICYMI #465

Xiaomi is aware of rumours speculating that their smartphone will no longer support Google Mobile Services (GMS). But is it true? And it seems like you are able to have reunion dinner with your family members this coming Chinese New Year. But it is only limited within a 10km radius.

No more Google Mobile Services? Here’s Xiaomi official response to the rumours

Xiaomi is aware of rumours speculating that its smartphones no longer support Google Mobile Services (GMS). This came after the Chinese brand was placed under a US government blacklist which fueled speculation that it is at risk of suffering the same fate as Huawei. Details here.

CNY reunion dinners now allowed, max 15 family members staying within 10km radius

It seems like you can now have your reunion dinner with your family members that are staying within a 10km radius. This was announced by our Senior Minister yesterday during the National Security Council yesterday. To find out more, click here to find out more.

Wearing a face mask? Here’s how to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch today

As revealed recently, Apple is releasing a new feature which allows users of newer iPhone models with Face ID to unlock their phones quicker while wearing a face mask. The feature is called “Unlock with Apple Watch” and it will be rolled out with iOS 14.5. If you can’t wait, you can get it right out with the public beta release of iOS 14.5 and watchOS 7.4. Click here to find out more.

Satellite broadband deployed at Kg Waluhu, Sabah to help students who risk their lives to study online

he Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry of Sabah, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and MEASAT have deployed ConnectMe Now satellite connectivity at Kampung Waluhu in Ranau, Sabah. This came following a recent incident of students that had to put themselves at risk to get good connectivity by going into the forest with the potential of encountering wild animals. Click here for more details.