Google’s flagship video calling app; Duo is finally getting a new feature that is a long overdue. The update now lets you record a 30-second voice or video in case the person whom you are trying to call isn’t available to take a call. Continue reading “Google Duo now lets you record 30 second voice or videomail”
According to Counterpoint, Global refurbished smartphone market was up 13% in 2017 with over 140 million units shipped. 2017 has been a complete contrast with the global smartphone market that grew a mere 3% last year and is outperformed by the refurbished smartphones. Continue reading “Global refurbished smartphone market saw 13% growth 2017, 140 million units shipped: Counterpoint”
WhatsApp V2.18.74 beta for Android brings adaptive launcher icon which is a part of the Android O. The latest icon looks almost similar to the one that we have seen years ago replacing the older more shadowy one. Continue reading “WhatsApp beta for Android gets adaptive launcher icon”
Amidst the P20 launch, Huawei is also busy prepping the Y9 (2018) as it is now spotted passing through the FCC. It comes with 18:9 aspect ratio full-screen display, quad-cameras (two dual and two front cameras), a 3900mAh battery. According to a report, the Y9 (2018) was expected to go official on March 15th. Continue reading “Huawei Y9 (2018) with full-screen display, dual front and rear cameras, 3900mAh battery passes through the FCC”
Google in order to take on Paytm and WhatsApp has now integrated the new chat option in its Payments app; Tez. Currently, it has over 13.5 million active users and it runs on Unified Payments Interface. The feature is initially rolling out in batches. Continue reading “Google Tez payments app gets new chat option to take on Paytm, WhatsApp”
Google at the annual American Physical Society meeting in Los Angeles has introduced the Bristlecone quantum computing processor with an aim to provide its researchers a testbed for into system error rates and scalability of its qubit technology. It is also expected to bring applications in quantum simulation, optimization, and machine learning. Continue reading “Google Bristlecone 72-qubit quantum computing processor announced”
Instagram app for iOS to soon get a bunch of new features including the new search filters, star chat, download your data, organize your conversation and more. There’s still no timeframe on when these features would make their way to the app, but there are references present in the Instagram V35. Continue reading “Instagram for iOS might get search filters, starred chats, download your data and more”
HTC is expected to launch the U12 flagship sometime in April if rumors are to be believed, and today we are hearing more details about the flagship including the build quality and specifications. According to a new report, the HTC U12 will share some design similarities with the HTC U11 and HTC U11+ but will have few unique changes. Continue reading “HTC U12 said to feature new matte white metal frame and glass design”
Google today announced that it is adding 20 more languages including Chinese and Korean for Gboard to Android. With this new addition, a total number of languages that Gboard supports reached over 300 covering 74% of the world’s population. Continue reading “Google Gboard for Android gets 20 new languages including Chinese and Korean”
BlackBerry today announced that it is suing Facebook, and its subsidiaries; Instagram and WhatsApp under the ground that these apps copied features like unread count from BlackBerry’s proprietary and patent-protected Messenger app, known as BBM. Continue reading “BlackBerry sues Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram over patent infringement”
Samsung has released the new Galaxy S9 and S9+ Experience demo app for Android. The Experience App basically offers a close insight into how and what it feels like using the latest Samsung flagship phones. The company did the same with the Galaxy Note8 last year as well. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ Experience demo app released”
ARM today announced the Mali-G52 and G31 GPUs and Mali D51 Display processor and Mali-V52 video processor. The new set of IP seamlessly integrates with the existing DynamIQ-based CPUs and other Arm IP. The Mali-V52 VPU enables 2X decode performance, real-time 4K60 video performance. Continue reading “ARM introduces Mali-G52, G31 GPUs, Mali-D51 DPU and Mali-V52 VPU”
Airtel today announced a strategic agreement with Gulf Bridge International to unlock the capacity on GBI’s India-Middle East-Europe submarine cable system. Airtel will now acquire the ownership of the India leg of GBI’s India-Middle East-Europe submarine cable. Continue reading “Airtel acquires India leg of GBI’s intercontinental submarine cable”
TRANSSION’s accessory brand Oraimo today launched a range of products including Power banks, wireless devices that connect through Bluetooth, smartwatches, mobile phone batteries, memory banks, chargers, data cables, selfie sticks, and smartwatches. Continue reading “TRANSSION’s Oraimo Power banks, TEMPO OFB-10 smart band, headphones and more launched in India”
Netflix today has rolled out a couple of key new features including PIN protected parental control, more prominent ratings and more. The update is available on many devices and across most global markets in the coming months. Continue reading “Netflix gets new PIN protected parental control, more prominent maturity ratings”
