Facebook Messenger and Instagram have introduced a lot of new features to their iOS and Android apps, such as the ability for chat archiving, improved read receipts, visual replies, new themes and more.
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OnePlus Clipt app lets you transfer text, photos, and files between your Android phone and PC
Transferring data between Android and your PC or Mac can sometimes be a pain point for many reasons, such as not having a cable, Bluetooth is simply too slow, or the file size is too large. OnePlus has now come with a solution with an app called Clipt that makes use of your Google Drive cloud storage as a means of transferring files.
WhatsApp working on easier Search feature for Stickers on iOS and Android
While Stickers are a great way to express yourself in WhatsApp, finding the right sticker at the right moment can sometimes prove to be difficult. To solve, the developers of WhatsApp are reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to quickly search for a Sticker right from the text box.
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Twitter will request users to review tweets that contain potentially harmful or offensive words
Twitter is introducing a new feature in their Android and iOS apps, which will prompt users to review their replies if Twitter detects potentially harmful or offensive in the reply. The goal behind this feature is to try and discourage users from posting such tweets, and as a result, make Twitter a more positive experience on the whole.
OnePlus Watch update adds Always-On-Display, Remote Control Camera and more
Since launching their first smartwatch, OnePlus has been steadily adding features to the OnePlus Watch, adding more features every time. The latest B.48 update adds a much-requested feature to the OnePlus Watch – Always-on-Display, along with some other features.
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Google introduces Entertainment Space, a one-stop place for all media, Games and books on your tablet
Google is introducing a new app that will vastly improve the Android tablet called Entertainment Space. Similar to how Kids Space is a mode designed for children on Android tablets, Entertainment Space is a one-stop place on Android tablets where users can find all their movies, shows, videos, Games and books.
YouTube testing built-in translation for desktops and the mobile app interfaces
Google’s translation capabilities are some of the best in the industry. So it is no surprise when Google brings those capabilities to various services they offer. YouTube is now testing translation options in its interface on both the desktop client and the mobile app.
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Instagram introduces automatic caption stickers for Stories
Instagram is rolling out an update to their Stories that improves the feature’s accessibility – captions stickers. The feature is first rolling out to a few English-speaking countries, and allows users to add automatically generated captions to their Stories.
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Worldwide PC market ships 122.1 million units recording 53.1% YoY growth in Q1 2021: Canalys
The worldwide PC market, which includes both Chromebooks and tablets, posted a strong growth of 53.1% YoY, with total shipments coming to 122.1 million units. Chromebooks in particular did extremely well, with a growth of 274.6% YoY, while the tablet market alone recorded a growth of 51.8% YoY.
Apple Music may soon feature support for lossless HiFi audio, Dolby Audio
Apple Music, the music streaming service from Apple, will reportedly receive native support for HiFi music, based on code found iOS 14.6. Reports indicate that Apple will offer the feature at the same price and may also add support for Dolby Atmos” and “Dolby Audio”.
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Sony PlayStation partners with Discord; will be integrated in the PlayStation early next year
Discord, one of the world’s most popular multi-platform voice communications service, has partnered with Sony PlayStation, and will soon be integrated into the PlayStation Network, which is their social network for PlayStation console gamers.
Google reportedly testing Ultra-wideband support with the Pixel 6
Last month, rumours surfaced about Google working on their own custom-designed processor for smartphones, codenamed “Whitechapel” or GS101. According to Mishaal Rahman, who is the editor-in-chief at XDA, Google is testing support for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology on a device codenamed “Raven”, which is rumoured to be powered by the GS101 SoC.
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Twitter Spaces rolls out to more users; accounts with 600 or more followers can now host a Space
Twitter Spaces, which is their implementation of an audio chat room feature, has now begun rolling out widely after completing its test phase. Twitter accounts that have 600 or more followers can now create their own “Space” and talk about a particular topic or simply have a conversation with their followers.
Apple said to launch 8-Inch Foldable iPhone in 2023
According to popular Apple analyst, Ming Chi Kuo, Apple will be entering the foldable smartphone market segment as soon as 2023, with the launch of an 8-inch foldable iPhone. The device will reportedly feature an 8-inch QHD+ flexible OLED display and use a silver nanowire touch solution for the device’s display.
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Samsung Galaxy Fold 3 with under screen camera and Galaxy Flip 3 promo images surface
Images of Samsung’s two upcoming foldable devices have leaked, which include the Galaxy Fold 3 and the Galaxy Flip 3. The Galaxy Fold 3 is rumoured to be Samsung’s first smartphone with an under-screen camera, while the Galaxy Flip 3 will feature a more useable secondary display when folded.