Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more

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A new version of chrome has been rolled out slightly after the rollout of the Chrome 67 public release. This update brings the version to Chrome 68 and adds features like new payment handler API, adblocker Chrome redirections, changes to web app install banners, and more. Continue reading “Chrome Beta 68 for Android shrinks install banners, brings new payment handler API and more”

Apple rebrands iTunes Connect to App Store Connect

Apple today has officially rebranded the iTunes Connect to App Store Connect and it confirmed the same in developer blog. There will no change in terms of functionality and it offers the same thing as iTunes Connect. It also includes a brand new iOS app to make the process of uploading, submitting, and managing applications easier. Continue reading “Apple rebrands iTunes Connect to App Store Connect”

Essential Phone Android P Beta with bug fixes and June security patch rolling out

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Google rolled out the Android P Beta 2 (DP3) update to Pixel series smartphones with final APIs, SDK, and Play Store publishing today. Now Essential Phone is getting the Android P Beta 1 update (DP2) with bug fixes & June security patch.  Continue reading “Essential Phone Android P Beta with bug fixes and June security patch rolling out”

Samsung Galaxy Note9 with Infinity display screen protector surfaces

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 has been in the news for quite some time for many obvious reasons. The flagship is back to it again today and this time the source is ever famous Ice Universe who has been the force behind the Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy S8 real-life photos, and S9 leaks as well. The new leak offers a flagship with increased size, second camera upgrade, but the surprising thing is its design. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9 with Infinity display screen protector surfaces”

Microsoft introduces Windows Collaboration Displays cheaper than Surface Hubs

Microsoft at the Computex event in Japan has introduced a new category of teamwork devices; the Windows Collaboration Displays. The main goal of these devices is to allow people to experience Microsoft 365 collaboration tools like Office, Teams, and Whiteboard at room scale, and include built-in sensors that can connect to Azure IoT spatial intelligence capabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces Windows Collaboration Displays cheaper than Surface Hubs”

Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon

Instagram might be planning on introducing an ability to allow users to post hour long videos soon and way off video length constraints. This would open to new possibilities and creative flexibility. This also brings Instagram closer to YouTube and its own parent company, Facebook.  Continue reading “Instagram said to allow users to post hour long videos soon”

Intex BSH 2000 and BT 208 Wireless Headphones, HFK 601 wired earphones, BS 10 and BS 20 Bluetooth speakers and more launched

Intex BSH 2000

Intex today has launched the BSH 2000 Wireless Headphone, HFK 601 wired earphones, BT 208 wireless earphones, BS 10 and BS 20 Bluetooth speakers, BT 14 and BT 208 wireless earphones in India. The company says that these are designed to attract on-the-go users.  Continue reading “Intex BSH 2000 and BT 208 Wireless Headphones, HFK 601 wired earphones, BS 10 and BS 20 Bluetooth speakers and more launched”

Facebook now lets you share videos with copyrighted music; introduces new Lip Sync Live feature

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Facebook for a while has been partnering with music companies around the world with an aim to bring more music experiences to Facebook. It is also introducing a new way for people to express themselves with music in their posts, including a new feature called Lip Sync Live. Continue reading “Facebook now lets you share videos with copyrighted music; introduces new Lip Sync Live feature”

Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant up for pre-order in the US

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Google at the I/O 2018 mentioned that first Google Assistant-powered smart displays from companies like LG, Lenovo, and JBL will be available from July. However, according to B&H Photo pre-order listings, the Lenovo’s smart displays might be up for pre-orders already.  Continue reading “Lenovo Smart Display with Google Assistant up for pre-order in the US”

Google rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the feed

Google FeedGoogle seems to be rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the Feed. It is now filling with more articles on a given news category, accessible via the labeled tags above each. Google has picked up the pace of pushing out new features to the Feed section in the recent months. Continue reading “Google rolling out new dedicated topic pages with related articles in the feed”

Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users

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Google rolled out Smart Replies in Android Messages last year, while the initial offering was available to selected devices as it was a server-side roll out. Now according to new reports, the test might be expanding as users have started reporting seeing the feature on their devices. Continue reading “Android Messages Smart Replies now rolling out to more users”

Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more

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Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”

Samsung C-Lab adds indoor smart garden solution, portable directional speaker, AI-based user research platform projects

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Samsung today announced that it will support three more projects from its in-house C-Lab (Creative Lab) start-up incubation program. It is now adding AGWART, CATCH FLOW and FOR MAKERS, bringing the total to 34 C-Lab alumni projects fully-fledged start-ups since 2015. Continue reading “Samsung C-Lab adds indoor smart garden solution, portable directional speaker, AI-based user research platform projects”

Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan

Google Project Fi

Google Project Fi already supports family plan which is an easy way to share your phone plan with friends and family. Today the company has announced that parents can their children under 13 to Project Fi group plan using a Google Account managed with Family Link. Continue reading “Google Project Fi now lets you add kids to family plan”

Airtel Home combined billing for calls, DTH and broadband services launched

Airtel today announced the launch of Airtel Home, India’s first-of-its-kind digital quad-play platform that truly simplifies the customer experience for homes that use multiple Airtel services, just as rumored. It allows customers to bundle multiple Airtel services like home broadband, postpaid mobile, and digital TV as a single account as a single unified interface on my Airtel app. Continue reading “Airtel Home combined billing for calls, DTH and broadband services launched”