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Canalys does not expect this chip shortage problem to ease until “well into 2022”. So the shipment figures could look worse in subsequent quarters. Meanwhile, to ensure that OEMs don’t over-order components, chip manufacturers are increasing prices. This will help close the gap between demand and supply. However, higher costs of key components will also mean higher retail prices of devices. Canalys expects smartphone prices to go up in the coming months....

Up until this point, Spotify has been testing out its chat rooms on a dedicated app. This app remained as an open-access test. However, the company was testing it out amid rumors that it was planning to migrate the service over to the main app. Those rumors were just confirmed today thanks to Engadget. You can access live Spotify conversations via the main app You can access live Spotify conversations via the main app...

Spotify says the goal of releasing such a feature is to give users more control over listening to the music. The app currently has one button that is used for both shuffle and play. However, the new buttons make it easier for premium users to control their playlist queue. “This new change will allow you to choose the mode you prefer at the top of playlists and albums and listen to the way you want to,” Spotify says....

Tasker has made a name for itself with its powerful automation tools. Thanks to strong word of mouth, the app is rapidly adding users globally. But the nature of work it does makes the app a little complex to use, particularly for new users. It may even feel like a programming app of sorts. Developer João Dias wanted to change that. He wanted to ensure that new users don’t feel out of place....

The Phantom X promo points to Samsung’s lack of innovation The Phantom X promo points to Samsung’s lack of innovation This news comes from a tweet made by Tecno. The tweet starts bashing Samsung using lines such as “The same melody, the same lyrics, the same song over and over again,” to pick on the Korean OEM. Along with the text, we got a picture of a record with the text “Don’t repeat the Same Song” (Same Song is in the Samsung Logo with matching font)....