Chrome Beta 81 brings Web NFC, Augmented Reality APIs and more

As Chrome 81 has been released to the stable channel, Chrome Beta has been moved to the beta version. It doesn’t come with a lot of visual changes but it has a set of new API’s and features that can enhance the capabilities of web apps.

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Apple patents describes smart home system that can automatically configure itself

The truly smart home future is near as more and more companies invest into technologies that enable seamless smart home experiences. At the moment, the experience is finicky at best, but they may change in the future as an Apple patent posted on February 13th describes a truly smart home that can configure itself without user intervention.

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Telegram v5.15 update brings redesigned profiles, fast media viewer and more

Telegram has added yet another update to its instant messaging app, bringing the version count to v5.15. It brings a few features to enhance the user experience like a better profile viewer design, better media browsing, more moving emoji and an updated People Nearby 2.0.

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Sony WH-H910N Wireless ANC headphones launched in India for Rs. 21990

Sony is no stranger to the ANC wireless headphone market and have announced that they are expanding their lineup with the launch of the WH-H910N. It features Bluetooth 5.0, support for Hi-Res Audio, LDAC, DSEE-HX, Touch controls and more.

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Gmail for iOS now lets users add attachments from Apple’s Files app

As Apple makes iOS and iPadOS more user-friendly with regard to sharing documents and files via third party applications, Gmail for iOS has finally integrated the option to add attachments in mails from Apple’s Files app from Gmail itself.

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Google Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen gives users more customised emoji

In case you thought there just is no emoji to express what you are feeling at a moment, maybe Google’s new Emoji Kitchen on the Gboard can help. The new feature, currently in Gboard’s beta app, takes your favorite emoji and mixes them into customised stickers, giving rise to many more emoji that can be express your emotion perfectly.

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Global smartphone shipments with embedded hardware security grows by 39% YoY in 2019: Report

In recent times, we have seen a push towards smartphone manufacturers taking the security of their devices more seriously. According to a report, about one-third of global smartphones sold in 2019 had some level of embedded hardware security chips in them, with Apple continuing to be in the lead.

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Sennheiser PXC 550-II Wireless ANC headphones launched in India for Rs. 29990

Sennhesier, one of the worlds top audio manufacturer has launched their latest PXC 550-II wireless headphones with adaptive noise cancellation. The top of the line headphones has been updated with Bluetooth 5.0, improved battery life, Anti-wind ANC setting and more.

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Google testing auto-fill of 2FA codes from Android Messages

Autofill from SMS has been a feature in Android for many years now. It used an API that allowed apps to read the users messages to mostly authenticate the login credentials. Now, it has been reported that Google is testing the ability to let Messages autofill SMS-based 2FA keys too in any app.

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Samsung partners with Google for Google Duo integration and Live Caption in Galaxy S20

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series was announced just yesterday at the Samsung Unpacked event and it contains a bunch of new features. Two of them include native Google Duo calling button built into the dailer app of the S20 and system wide Live Caption that was earlier a Pixel exclusive feature, thanks to the latest Google partnership.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ with improved sound, triple microphones, up to 11 hours battery life announced

When the Samsung Galaxy Buds were launched, they were arguably some of the only truly wireless earbuds that could compare against the highly popular Apple AirPods. Now at the Samsung Unpacked event, they have launched their new Samsung Galaxy Buds+ with a range of improvements and features.

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FINGERS Pro Wireless PD-QC and Fuel+ 10000mAh two-way fast charging power banks launched starting at Rs. 2499

FINGERS, a manufacturer of digital accessories for smartphones and computers has launched two new power banks called the Pro Wireless and the Fuel+. They feature large 10000 mAh batteries in a slim scratch-resistant shell design with USB-C PD, Quick Charge and more.

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WorkIndia secures Rs. 42 crore funding from Xiaomi

WorkIndia, one of India’s largest blue collar recruitment platform has announced that it has secured an investment of Rs. 42 crores from Chinese technology company, Xiaomi. They had earlier received funding from multiple other investments include Beenext Pte Ltd., Asuka Investments and more.

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Optoma P1 Smart 4K UHD HDR Ultra Short Throw projector launched in India

Optoma, a leading brand in projection and audio products has launched their flagship P1 4K ultra short throw-type projector in India. The projector features a laser projection system, support for HDR10, Dolby Digital 2.0, a built-in integrated sounder with Bluetooth capabilities and more.

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China smartphone market shipped 366.7 million units, dipping 7.5% in 2019 as threat of Coronavirus looms: Report

While China remains as the biggest smartphone market in the world, it saw a decline in 2019 by about 7.5%, shipping about 366.7 million units in total. Q4 2019 was not a good quarter either as a decline of 15.6% YoY was reported, with the shipment volume coming up to 86.2 million.

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