Tech wrap: Google-Fitbit acquisition complete, MacBook Pro, WhatsApp Privacy Policy and more

It has been an interesting day in the world of tech. We saw Microsoft revealing the entire list of exclusive games for Xbox, experts talking about bypassing Android and iOS encryption, WhatsApp making a major decision among others. So, here are the companies that made it to headlines in last 24 hours.

Google will continue to protect Fitbit users’ privacy, Fitbit CEO writes open letter to users

Google’s $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit is complete. While probes on this acquisition are still going on in Australia and the US, Europe has cleared it. The major concern for Google buying Fitbit is that with this acquisition, Google might block Fitbit rivals from connecting to phones running Android.

WhatsApp delays new privacy policy update, your account will not be deleted on Feb 8

Facebook Inc's WhatsApp is delaying an update aimed at increasing business transactions on the platform after a storm of concern from users who feared that the messaging platform was watering down its privacy policy in the process.

Here’s how an encrypted, locked Android and Apple phone gets bypassed

Researchers at John Hopkins University have released a report that highlights all vulnerabilities in Android and iOS smartphone encryption, explaining how law enforcement agencies exploit these to get into locked devices.

Apple analyst claims no Touch Bar in upcoming MacBook Pro, MagSafe support and flat chassis design

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed some new details about the upcoming MacBook Pro laptop. In his latest note, he claims that the next MacBook Pro will be the first major redesign of the laptop in five years. It will also be representing a significant upgrade over the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro.

Microsoft announces the entire list of Xbox exclusive games for 2021

Microsoft has revealed the entire list of games that will exclusively arrive on Xbox Series X, Series S, Xbox One X and One S consoles this year. “Of course, no matter the year, it’s always about the games,” said Microsoft’s Will Tuttle in the blog post. Here’s the list.