Google I/O 2021 scheduled from May 18-20; Pixel 5a and Pixel Buds expected alongside Android 12

Google has officially announced the dates for their Google I/O annual developer conference will be held this year from May 18th to May 20th. This time, the event will be completely virtual and free for everyone to access, which has become the norm for any event held during these times of the CODIV-19 pandemic.

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Apple Find My network now supports third-party devices

Apple’s Find My network is a system that helps Apple users locate their devices if they get misplaced or stolen. The system was previously only designed for Apple devices, but Apple released a new update to the Find My app today that allows third-party devices to also use the network via the Find My network accessory program.

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WhatsApp makes it easier to add new sticker packs with Deep Link support, introduces ‘Vaccines for All’ Sticker Pack

In WhatsApp, Stickers are a fun way to express yourself in creative ways with your friends and family. The instant messaging app is now introducing an easier way to add new sticker packs, with a feature called Deep Links. Along with this, WhatsApp also released a new ‘Vaccines for All’ sticker pack to let users express their many feelings about the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Acer Nitro 5 with 15.6-inch 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen 5600H CPU, up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU launched in India

Acer has announced the launch of their new Nitro 5 gaming laptops in India, featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU, up to a GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, fast 144Hz refresh-rate displays, PCIe SSDs and more.

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Nokia completes multi-year patent cross-licensing agreement with Lenovo

Nokia has announced the conclusion of a multi-year patent cross-license agreement with Lenovo, that includes multiple technologies in the cellular and multimedia space. The agreement will require Lenovo to pay a net balancing amount to Nokia for these patents, and it resolves all pending patent litigation between the two companies.

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Google showcases WebXR capabilities with 4 new experiments

Google has announced the launch of the WebXR Collection, which a set of 4  “experiments” designed by the Google Creative Lab designed to showcase the AR capabilities of the API. These four experiments are named Sodar, Measure Up, Floom and Picturescape.

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2021 Apple TV model may feature 120Hz display support

Rumours of the next generation Apple TV model have been floating around for quite some time now. The latest rumours suggest that Apple will support 120Hz refresh rate displays for the Apple TV, based on code spotted within the tvOS 14.5 Beta.

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Portronics Harmonics 230 wireless sports neckband with fast charging launched

Portronics, a leading digital & portable consumer electronics brand, has announced the launch of Harmonics 230 wireless sports neckband earphones in India. It features active CVC 8.0 Noise reduction technology built-in, a long 7 hour battery life, Bluetooth 5.0 and more.

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WhatsApp to soon support chat migration between iOS and Android

For many of us, one of the most frustrating parts of shifting between the iOS and Android ecosystems is the lack of official support from WhatsApp to migrate chat history. However, that may finally change as the developers at WhatsApp are reportedly working on such a feature and will come to everyone in a future update.

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LG introduces 2021 range of soundbars with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support

LG has introduced 5 new soundbars for the year 2021, ranging from the 3.1.2 channel SPD7Y model to the 7.1.4 channel SP11RA model. They offer improved audio experiences, easy connectivity, feature support for LG TV’s AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X technology, and they all have new eco-consciousness designs and packaging.

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SanDisk Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review

Data storage is something that we can never have enough of, especially fast data storage. For those whose professional work keeps them constantly on the go, portable fast storage can be a valuable tool to help speed up productivity and keep backups of important data.

The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD and Extreme Pro Portable are two such products designed for video and photo professionals, offering fast on-the-go storage, with the added benefits of being rugged and water-resistant. In the review, we shall check out the two SSDs that were released this year. Continue reading “SanDisk Extreme Portable and Extreme PRO Portable SSD Review”

iGear Razorbeat Wireless 10W Soundbar launched for Rs. 2000

iGear, an Indian smartphone accessories brand, has announced the launch of the RazorBeat, a wireless soundbar, in India. It features 10w of output power, supports multiple inputs such as Bluetooth, AUX and more.

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Google Pixel 6 may feature custom-made “Whitechapel” processor

Google may soon join Apple, Samsung and HUAWEI as a smartphone manufacturer who uses their own custom-made SoCs to power their smartphones. According to a leaked document, Google is reportedly developing a custom-chip called “GS101”, codenamed “Whitechapel”, that may power the upcoming Pixel smartphones in 2021.

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Twitter Spaces desktop web version coming soon

Twitter is reportedly testing desktop web browser support for their audio-based chatroom feature called Spaces. The company has been hard at work building features for Spaces and is now looking to expand platform support, which currently includes iOS and Android, to the desktop web browser.

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Apple introduces two new voice options for Siri; will no longer default to female or male voice

Apple is introducing two new updates to their digital voice assistant Siri in the latest version of iOS Beta. First, they are introducing two new voices to choose from, and second, Siri will no longer default to either a male or female voice when being set up for the first time.

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