The Surface Pro X launched last year as Microsoft attempt at producing a product with all of the promises of ARM based computing. Microsoft has announced a refresh for the thin-and-light device, offering an updated custom designed Microsoft SQ 2 processors, and a longer battery life of 15 hours.
Telegram has released a new update to its app, bringing the version to 7.1.0. With it, Telegram is adding a few new features for its chats, which include filters for its Search function, anonymous group admins, Channel comments, new animations and of course, more animated emoji.
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Apple released The iOS 14.2 Beta 2 is out for developers today, and as expected, the beta reveals many of the new emoji that Apple is planning to release to iOS soon. Apple previewed a few emoji previously, but now with the update, we can see loads more such as the smiling face with tear, Disguised face, gender variations of people wearing a veil or tuxedo and more.
Google has integrated its powerful voice recognition software and its Google Assistant in many of their apps and software, such as Call Screen, which is a solution to reduce the possibility of picking up spam calls. Now, Google has added yet another feature — Hold For Me, where the Google Assistant will monitor your call on hold and notify the user when the operator on the other end returns.
Just yesterday, Facebook released its Account Center feature, bringing Facebook, Instagram and Messenger closer. Now, Instagram has announced a new update to its Direct Messages, bringing its chats closer to Facebook Messenger and also adding multiple features from Messenger such as Message replies, customizable chat colors and themes, and more.
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Along with the launch of the new Chromecast, Google also introduced a new entertainment experience to go with it called Google TV. It is an interface that runs above Android TV, where you will find curated content from your multiple streaming services like Netflix, Prime, YouTube TV, etc.
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As smart assistants become more common in our lives now, the importance of having controls over our privacy have become paramount. Amazon has now announced new controls for their Alexa voice assistant, giving users the ability to automatically delete voice recordings and also introduced new voice controls related to privacy.
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Truke, makers of audio products such as wireless stereos and wireless headphones, have announced the launch of two new truly wireless earbuds – the Fit Pro Power and Fit Buds. These each feature long battery lives with a 2000 mAh battery case for the Fit Pro Power and a 500 mAh charging case for the Fit buds, and they both connect via Bluetooth 5.0.
Since Facebook acquired Instagram back in 2012, they have been introducing many integrations between the its three services – Facebook, Instagram and Messenger. Now, Facebook is testing a feature called Account Center, where users can quickly handle and control the various integrations between a user’s Facebook account, Messenger and Instagram all in one place.
While most of us these days use WhatsApp, Telegram and other instant messaging services for our conversations, SMS is still a very prevalent way for users to receive OTPs, transaction confirmations, offers and of course a lot of spam too. Google is now reportedly testing a feature in their Messages app that will automatically categorize incoming SMS messages, reducing clutter.
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One of Google’s headline features for its Phone app on Pixel devices is its Call-Screen feature, which is apparently going to get improved with the ability to automatically delete transcripts. Along with this feature, Google is also testing another small feature – Caller ID announcement.
Update: September 30 – Google has announced that it is extending unlimited Meet calls (up to 24 hours) for everyone through March 31, 2021. Continue reading “Google Meet now open to everyone with Gmail account [Update: Unlimited Meet video calls free till March 2021]”
Boult Audio, makers of consumer audio electronics in India, has launched their newest truly wireless headset, the AirBass Combuds. It features capacitive touch controls for music playback, long battery life, IPX5 certification, and more.
Zunroof, an Indian smart home tech company, has announced the launch of their new zunpulse range of smart home products in India. These include products such as the Smart Plug, Smart Camera, Smart Security system, Smart TV remote, Smart LED Bulbs, and more.
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Earlier this month, Intel launched their 11th Gen Core CPUs based in their Tiger Lake architecture and one of the first few devices to be announced with these new CPUs is the Dell XPS 13 9310 2-in-1. It features the Intel’s latest CPUs with the new Intel XE graphics, WiFi 6 and more.
