Microsoft has announced updates to their Microsoft Teams video conferencing software, which adds a bunch of new features such as Together mode, live emoji reactions, shared to-do list, easy task creation, chat dashboard view and more.
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Magisk creator John Wu joins Google’s Android Security team
John Wu, the man behind the development of the popular Magisk tool, has officially joined Google as a part of the Android Security Team. John Wu created Magisk as a tool to help Android users who rooted their phones continue using their smartphones normally. He joined Apple as an intern back in 2019 and started working in the Machine Translation team as a full-time employee in 2020.
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Apple Watch gets Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop and Pride watch face to celebrate LGBTQ+ movement
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, and in support, Apple is introducing two new Apple Watch bands along with accompanying Watch faces, namely the Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop and the Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop.
Google introduces Google News Showcase for news publications in India
Google has announced the launch of a new initiative in India called Google News Showcase for the Google News app. Through the initiative, Google is aiming to provide news organizations with a new way of interacting and engaging with readers in India.
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Google Phone app update adds Caller ID Announcement feature
The Google Phone app is finally receiving an update that enables basic Caller ID functionality when receiving calls. Users can now choose to have the name or the phone number of the caller with the stock Google Phone app, instead of requiring a third-party app.
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Samsung showcases S-foldable, Slidable display technology, Under Panel Camera technology and more
During the ‘Display Week 2021’ exhibition hosted by the World Information Display Society, Samsung unveiled 4 new prototypes that make use of upcoming display technologies in the industry. In particular, Samsung showed off their advances in foldable display technology and in their under panel camera technology.
Twitter adds User Search functionality for DMs in Android app
Among social media platforms, Twitter DMs is not exactly the most feature rich instant messaging service. However, the service has been steadily improving over time with features such as voice messages and more. The latest update now adds a search bar to Direct Messages to the Android app.
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Twitter said to introduce “Twitter Blue” subscription service with “Undo Send”, “Collections” and more
After months of rumours of Twitter releasing a new subscription-based service for their platform, we may finally have a name for the service – Twitter Blue. According to software reverse engineer, Jane Manchun Wong, Twitter Blue will be a paid subscription that will provide various benefits such as Undo Tweets, Collections and more.
Android 12 design screenshots leak ahead of Google I/O 2021
Google I/O 2021 is right around the corner, scheduled to happen between May 18th and May 20th. Ahead of the event, new screenshots of Google’s upcoming Android 12 operating system have been leaked, showing new design changes, widgets and more.
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Apple hints at lossless audio support in a new teaser for special announcement
Apple recently teased a new special announcement in their Apple Music app, showing a video of an revolving Apple Music logo with multiple rows of “Apple Music” text behind it. Along with teaser, hidden within the source code of the Apple Music web app, there are references to ‘Lossless’ and ‘Hi Res Lossless’ music, which may be the reason behind the announcement.
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Amazon Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5 and Echo Show 5 Kids announced
Amazon has announced a range of new devices in the Echo family, namely the Echo Show 8, Echo Show 5 and the Echo Show 5 Kids. The Echo Show 8 features a 8-inch adaptive colour display, while the Echo Show 5 features a 5.5-inch display, and they all feature improved cameras for video calling.
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Sony PS5 DualSense controller gets Midnight Black and Cosmic Red colour variants
At launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony only announced one colour scheme for the new Dualsense controller, which has a black and white dual tone finish. Sony has now introduced two new colours for the Dualsense, namely Midnight Black and Cosmic Red.
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SpaceX partners with Google Cloud to integrate Starlink Network with Google Data Centers
SpaceX, the company founded by Elon Musk, has announced a new partnership with Google Cloud. Under the partnership, Starlink, which is a low-earth orbit satellite network, will soon have ground stations linked to Google data centers, to bring secure, low-latency, and reliable delivery of data.
Samsung adds third-party cryptocurrency wallet integration to the Samsung Blockchain Wallet in Galaxy smartphones
Samsung has introduced a new update to the Samsung Blockchain Wallet that enables importing and managing virtual assets from third-party wallets in Samsung Galaxy smartphones. The update makes it easier for Galaxy users to manage their crypto assets from one location, which are protected by the Samsung Blockchain Keystore.
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with punch-hole display and unique rear-camera bump surface in renders
Another day, another possible leak in the busy smartphone world. This time its Google’s turn, as new renders of the upcoming ‘Pixel 6’ and possibly ‘Pixel 6 Pro’ have been leaked, revealing a radical new design. If these renders are accurate, this Pixel 6 design would be quite a big departure from Pixel smartphone designs in the past.