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.
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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.
Unicode Emoji 14.0 to feature 25 skin tone combinations for handshakes
Emoji are a fun way to express yourself when talking through text on your smartphone. Over the years, the Unicode Consortium, the organization behind Emojis, has steadily updated the list of emoji to ensure it remains inclusive and relevant to the times. For the first time, Emoji 14.0, which is slated to appear next year, will feature 25 skin tone combinations for handshakes.
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Apple’s App Store now features Search Suggestions to make app search easier
Apple has begun rolling out a new feature in their App store called Search Suggestions. The feature has been implemented in the form of tags and is designed to help users search for apps based on certain categories and attributes.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Go with 14-inch FHD display, Windows 10, ARM-based Snapdragon 7c SoC surfaces
Samsung is reportedly working on a inexpensive laptop that runs Windows 10 based-on-ARM, called the Samsung Galaxy Book Go. Rumours have surfaced about a laptop that is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c chip, and features a 14-inch FHD display, 4GB of RAM and more.
Worldwide Tablet shipments grow 55.2% YoY, Chromebook shipments grow 357% YoY in Q1 2021
The Online mode of education has become the norm for many schools and education institutions around the world. As a result, the market for Tablets and Chromebooks have seen massive growth numbers in the past year alone. During Q1, 2021, the worldwide tablet shipments was recorded at 39.9 million units, which calculates to a growth of 55.2% YoY. The Chromebook market recorded a growth too, shipping 13 million units in Q1, 2021.
Microsoft Store reduces commission for PC games from 30% down to 12%
In a blog post, the Head of Xbox Game Studios, Matt Booty, has announced that the Microsoft Store will soon reduce their commission for in-store purchases to 12%. Microsoft is also working on upgrading the Store in the coming months with more features, and has promised to improve install reliability and download speeds.
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Telegram CEO reveals support for group video calls feature is coming in May
In 2020, we witnessed a massive surge in video calls, which spurred many messaging services to improve upon their video calling capabilities. Telegram will soon be adding video calls support into their voice chat feature, complete with features such as screen-sharing, encryption and more.
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Google Assistant can now better recognize names, accurately set multiple alarms and timers, and more
Google is always looking into new ways to improve their Assistant by applying new AI and machine learning technologies to it. The latest update to the Assistant focuses around three functionalities – recognizing and pronouncing names better, understanding the context when setting alarms and timers, and improved natural conversation skills.
Truecaller introduces Covid Healthcare Directory for Android users in India
Truecaller, the popular caller ID app, has announced a new feature called Covid Healthcare Directory, which is a one stop place where users in India can find and access official healthcare numbers.
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Netflix introduces “Play Something” button to help users with what to watch next
Everyone knows the frustration of being indecisive when choosing what to watch on streaming platforms. Most streaming platforms have massive content libraries and choosing something can be really hard. Now, Netflix thinks they have the answer with a new feature called “Play Something”.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360 with 11th Gen Intel Core processors announced
Samsung has announced the launch of two laptops in their Galaxy Book series, called the Galaxy Book Pro and Galaxy Book Pro 360. These laptops feature updated 11th Gen Intel Core processors, offer either 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch AMOLED display options, Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and more.