LG is rumored to launch the Timepiece hybrid smartwatch with Snapdragon 2100 very soon. Today a new LG smartwatch with model number LM-W315spotted passing through the FCC. Continue reading “LG LM-W315 smartwatch with Wear OS passes through the FCC”
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Amazon Alexa can now be used as default Assistant on Android
Android OS is known for its openness and freedom of choice, and today this freedom is going a step further as users can now set Amazon’s Alexa as default assistant even over the Google Assistant following Microsoft’s route where it bought in the ability to set Cortana as default assistant last year. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa can now be used as default Assistant on Android”
Instagram Stories could get ‘Music Stickers’ and auto-song detection
Instagram said to be working on bringing ‘Music Stickers’ and auto-song detection for Stories. The ‘Music Stickers’ found inside its Android app could let you search for and add a song to your posts and the company is also said to be working on detecting songs you’re listening to and display the artist and song title as just a visual label. Continue reading “Instagram Stories could get ‘Music Stickers’ and auto-song detection”
WhatsApp for iPhone gets Facebook and Instagram integration with picture-in-picture mode, fully GDPR compliant
WhatsApp has rolled out a new update to iPhones bringing the version number to 2.18.51. While the update also includes bug fixes, it brings two major features on board; Facebook and Instagram integration with picture-in-picture mode. It is now fully GDPR compliant, meaning that it will ask users to confirm if they are at least 16 years old when they are prompted to agree to new terms of service and privacy policy. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iPhone gets Facebook and Instagram integration with picture-in-picture mode, fully GDPR compliant”
Microsoft introduces ‘Your Phone’ to connect smartphone and PC, Microsoft Launcher to get Timeline support
Microsoft at the Build 2018 developer conference announced a bunch of new features to its products which are mainly targeted at Enterprise Mobility. It introduced a new ‘Your Phone’ feature in Windows 10 to better connect smartphone and PC. Continue reading “Microsoft introduces ‘Your Phone’ to connect smartphone and PC, Microsoft Launcher to get Timeline support”
Apple iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to launch in 2019
Apple is likely to launch at least one new iPhone model with a triple-lens rear camera in the second half of next year according to a report from Taipei Times, citing a research note from Yuanta Securities analyst Jeff Pu. Continue reading “Apple iPhone with triple-rear cameras said to launch in 2019”
WhatsApp reportedly begins development of Business app for iOS
WhatsApp Business app for Android launched back in January and since then there was no news regarding the Business app for iOS. Until now anyway, as the company is starting its work in bringing out the Business for iOS. Continue reading “WhatsApp reportedly begins development of Business app for iOS”
Android P will finally restrict apps from monitoring your network activity
Current situation of Android allows apps to monitor your network activity even without asking for any sensitive permissions. Few of these apps don’t really listen to your calls but can sniff your incoming and outgoing calls. However, it might change soon. Continue reading “Android P will finally restrict apps from monitoring your network activity”
ZTE submits application to U.S. Commerce Department seeking suspension of business ban
ZTE Corp has submitted an application to the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) seeking for the suspension of a business ban. ZTE was banned for seven years from using USA based companies components and software. Continue reading “ZTE submits application to U.S. Commerce Department seeking suspension of business ban”
Black Dot emoji message could crash Android messaging apps
A new mysterious bug found on the WhatsApp is causing the app to crash, it is the black dot emoji that when touched crashes or freezes the app. It is not tapping the emoji that causes the crash as much as what lies underneath it, meaning that tapping anywhere on the message; “<⚫> 👈🏻 can’t touch this” can trigger the bug. Continue reading “Black Dot emoji message could crash Android messaging apps”
Chrome OS to get better Bluetooth support and Android app shortcuts
Chrome OS team looks to be working on app shortcuts within the right-click context menus which is a sign of better integration as more and more touch-oriented devices arrive. It is also working on better Bluetooth support. Continue reading “Chrome OS to get better Bluetooth support and Android app shortcuts”
Apple’s iconic iMac turns 20
20-years ago today, Apple officially introduced the iMac. While the present perception of the iMac might have been taken for granted, Steve Jobs presentation and the official unveiling of the iMac is worth watching even after 20-years. It’s also safe to say that the machine has made a lasting impact on technology at a large scale. Continue reading “Apple’s iconic iMac turns 20”
Samsung Galaxy S10 said to launch in January 2019, foldable phone in February at MWC
Samsung usually launches its S-series flagships at the MWC event in February or after that in a separate event in March. However, a new report from Korea suggests that the Galaxy S10 launch date will be set for January 2019. Considering S9 this year launched a month ahead of the S8 from last year, this report is not unusual in any way. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 said to launch in January 2019, foldable phone in February at MWC”
Apple shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app on June 30
Apple had acquired the Next Issue Media LLC’s digital magazine service Texture back in March and it is also said to be planning to launch a News subscription service in 2019. Today the company announced that it is shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app at the end of June. Continue reading “Apple shutting down Texture’s Windows magazine app on June 30”
Adobe Photoshop Express for Android gets automatic perspective correction, vignette effects and more
Adobe Photoshop Express gets a handful of new features in the latest update to its Android app. It brings automatic perspective correction, vignette effects, and more. The vignette effects help in adjusting the brightness around the edge of a photo and also adds a nice dramatic or nostalgia look to the picture. Continue reading “Adobe Photoshop Express for Android gets automatic perspective correction, vignette effects and more”