Apple is facing a class action lawsuit that accuses the company of not installing vent filters in MacBooks and iMacs, leading to lower processor speeds and screen smudges from trapped dust resulting in expensive repairs. Hagens Berman is the firm handling the case. Continue reading “Apple hit with class action lawsuit over the lack of vent filters in MacBook, iMacs causing trapped dust”
Instagram has introduced two new improvements to its platform to make it easier for people with visual impairments to use Instagram. First, it is introducing automatic alternative text so you can hear descriptions of photos through your screen reader when you use Feed, Explore and Profile. Continue reading “Instagram introduces new accessibility features for visually impaired”
TPV Technology has launched a new range of Philips Televisions which will be available with variants across 22” to 65-inch. It is also introducing the Philips patented Ambilight technology. The 65” 65PUT6703S/94 is the largest screen in the range and is fully LED TV’s equipped with 3-sided Ambilight. Continue reading “Philips LED TVs including 4K Smart TVs with Ambilight technology launched in India”
LG recently filed patents for the foldable and flexible smartphones names, and now the company has filed patents for a smartphone with a large borderless flexible display that is wrapped around the entire housing and packs very small bezels. Continue reading “LG patent shows foldable smartphone with borderless design”
Dropbox has launched Dropbox Extensions bringing new ways to work seamlessly in web-based apps while keeping everything organized in Dropbox. Extensions let you use the tools you already use while keeping everything organized, in sync, and in one place. Continue reading “Dropbox brings support for DocuSign, Pixlr X and more extensions”
Google last year introduced ‘Fast Pair,’ a set of specs that make it easier to connect Bluetooth headsets and speakers to Android devices. The company announced that it is making it easier to connect Fast Pair compatible accessories to devices associated with the same Google Account. Fast Pair will connect accessories to a user’s current and future Android phones (6.0+). Continue reading “Google Fast pair now pairs with Bluetooth accessories across Android devices, Chromebooks to get support in 2019”
Facebook introduced Watch Party back in July which would let groups watch videos together and now the company is expanding it to every page and profile around the world. Facebook claims that there have been more than 12 million Watch Parties in Groups since the testing phase started in January. Continue reading “Facebook expands Watch Party to every page and profile worldwide”
Samsung is said to be planning to invest close to $40 million in Pokémon Go game creator Niantic in a deal to bring out “exclusive games,” according to sources. The deal could be announced within the next few weeks and will also see Niantic’s games come pre-loaded on Galaxy smartphones. Continue reading “Samsung said to invest $40 million in Niantic for ‘exclusive games’ including Harry Potter game for Galaxy smartphones”
Samsung Electronics has unveiled the 860 QVO SSD its new consumer solid state drive (SSD) lineup. It comes with up to four terabytes (TB) of storage capacity and is built on the company’s high-density 4-bit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash architecture. Continue reading “Samsung 860 QVO SSD with up to 4TB storage announced starting at $149.99”
Spotify said to have secured deals with major music holders in India over the past few months. This clears the way for the company to enter the country finally after a long wait. Spotify Technology SA is preparing to introduce its service as soon as the first quarter of 2019, according to sources. Continue reading “Spotify said to have secured deals with major music holders in India, to launch service in Q1 2019”
Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S10 will be powered by the Exynos 9820 that is an 8nm SoC with Tri-cluster CPU, integrated NPU, up to 2Gbps LTE-Advanced Pro modem. Before the official launch, the first Galaxy S10 Exynos 9820 benchmark has surfaced online. It is internally referred to as “beyond2” and should be branded as the Galaxy S10+ when it goes official. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus powered by Exynos 9820 8nm SoC surfaces in benchmarks”
Toreto has launched the all-new “BRIO 2″ 10,000mAh power bank in India. it is the new addition to the company’s existing products. It is compatible with both Android and iOS and comes with an LED display that flashes the battery status. Continue reading “Toreto BRIO 2 10,000mAh power bank with LED display launched in India”
WhatsApp’s chief business officer, Neeraj Arora has quit WhatsApp roughly one year after WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton exited from Facebook. WhatsApp was acquired by Facebook for $19 billion in 2014 and the company mentioned that it would allow WhatsApp to operate independently under Acton and co-founder Jan Koum, who served as its chief executive officer until abruptly quitting over privacy and data concerns in April. Continue reading “WhatsApp chief business officer Neeraj Arora resigns”
Google app gains a new update bringing the version number to V8.59. It brings wider availability for continued conversations and is testing an interesting new feature for the home screen Search widget. To the right of the oblong bar is a new expand button which when tapped opens a search field overlay at the top of the screen. Continue reading “Google app beta update brings wider availability of continued conversations, hints at expanding Search Widget”
Google Chrome for iOS packs gesture navigation making it easier to surf the internet. It allows you to go back or forward a page by simply swiping right or left. However, the company seems to be working on bringing this to Android, according to a new commit posted on Chromium. Continue reading “Google Chrome for Android to get iOS-like gesture-based navigation”
