Google Assistant picks up few new features that include the ability to set music alarms, look up TV schedules and more. To set up music alarms, you need to store the songs that you wanted on your Google home or other assistant-enabled speakers. Continue reading “Google Assistant gets the ability to set music alarms, can now look up TV schedules”
YouTube TV is now finally available on a 4th generation Apple TV, Roku players, and Roku TVs in the US. You can stream live sports, local and national news, and must-see shows the moment that air on YouTube TV. Continue reading “YouTube TV now available on Apple TV, Roku players and Roku TVs”
Microsoft launcher for Android gets a new beta update with version number V4.6 adding Cortana support and it works exactly how does in the Cortana app eliminating the need for installing the dedicated app. Using Cortana, you can find answers, makes calls, and more. Continue reading “Microsoft Launcher 4.6 beta adds Cortana integration, pin contact to home screen and more”
According to International Data Corporation (IDC)’s Smartphone Consumer PULSE research, One out of every three feature phone users likely to shift to data-enabled phones in the next one-year. Thanks to the availability of affordable mobile data from telecom networks; feature phone users are getting more awareness. Continue reading “One out of three feature phone users in India intend to shift to data-enabled phones in next one-year: IDC”
Sony might not be the top sellers in the world, but the company pushes out major updates at least to its flagships, but for how long the Xperia devices are supported is somewhat vague. This is the case with most Android phone vendors, not just Sony. However, today Sony has outlined its Android system upgrade policy and said that it would support high-end premium device for 2-years since the day it launched. Continue reading “Sony Mobile outlines upgrade policy, flagship Xperia smartphones to get Android updates for 2 years”
After testing for a while, Instagram now gets text-only ‘type-mode’ stories feature. It is a new way of sharing stories with creative text styles and backgrounds without the need for photos or videos. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you post text-only ‘type-mode’ stories”
Google’s parent company, Alphabet today announced financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. The company posted a record 24% increase in revenue with $32.323 billion compared to the $26.064 billion in Q4 2016. The company posted revenues of $110.9 billion in complete 2017. Continue reading “Alphabet revenue up 24% YoY in Q4 2017, Google ad, cloud business remain strong”
[Update: Telegram app is back on the app store along with the Telegram X]
Apple has removed the popular messaging application “Telegram’ from the App Store for ‘Inappropriate Content.’ Apple usually pulls the apps that violated Apple’s developer guidelines for iOS apps. The absence of Telegram was first noted by a Reddit user yesterday. Continue reading “Apple removes Telegram Messenger from App Store for ‘Inappropriate Content’ [Update: It’s back]”
ZAKK today has launched the Twins wireless Bluetooth headphones in India. The headphones come with anti-drop ear hooks and water resistance. These come with true wireless Bluetooth technology along with a microphone for taking calls. Continue reading “ZAKK Twins Bluetooth Water resistant headphones launched for Rs. 2999”
Android Go (Oreo Edition) is an Android operating system based on Oreo 8.1 designed for phones with low-RAM. The company started rolling Go edition apps one after the other. It recently rolled out the Gboard Go, YouTube Go, and Maps Go. Today is has released the Assistant Go app on the Google Play Store. Continue reading “Google Assistant Go for Android 8.1 phones with low RAM released”
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today announced the Union Budget 2018-19 in which he proposed to increase the customs duty on mobiles phones from 15% to 20%, 15% on some of their parts and accessories, and on certain parts of TVs to 15%. Continue reading “Union Budget 2018: Govt raises customs duty on mobile phones from 15% to 20%, OnePlus, LG and other companies react”
Microsoft today has reported a 12% YoY increase in revenues in FYQ2 2018 in the latest earnings report for the quarter that ended December 31, 2017. The company’s total estimated revenue is close to $28.9 billion and a net income of $7.5 billion with a solid 12% increase. Cloud platform still continues to grow and fuel the earnings. GAAP net loss was $6.3 billion and non-GAAP net income was $7.5 billion. Continue reading “Microsoft revenue up 12% YoY in FYQ2 2018, cloud platform continues to grow”
Apple today confirmed that it had received inquiries from U.S govt agencies over a software update that is slowed down aged iPhones’ performance and also clarified that it is responding to them. According to the sources, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission are said to be investigating Apple to see whether it has violated any securities laws concerning its disclosures. Continue reading “Apple confirms US govt inquiries over throttling aged iPhones”
It is already known that Huawei has backed out of the MWC 2018 event with the P20 announcement and now it is learned that the flagships will be announced at a separate event in March. Press invites for the event have already been sent out to the media. The new report falls in-line with the earlier rumored information. Continue reading “Huawei P20 and P20 Plus expected to be announced on March 27 in Paris”
Qualcomm today announced that the company and Samsung Electronics have signed a multi-year strategic relationship agreement over various technology areas and across a range of mobile devices. This agreement will also expand the companies relationship as technology partners. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Samsung expand multi-year cross-license agreement”
