Google is rolling out an update to the Google App with version number V7.17 that brings redesigned assistant settings, Chrome sync, upcoming Google Lens functionality and much more. Continue reading “Google app v7.17 brings redesigned Assistant settings, Chrome sync, more Quartz references”
A team of researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) developed a ‘graphene’ ball battery material that enables up to 45% increase in capacity, and five times faster-charging speeds than standard lithium-ion batteries. This breakthrough ensures next-generation secondary battery market related to mobile devices and electric vehicles. Continue reading “Samsung develops ‘Graphene Ball’ battery material with 5x faster charging speed”
Instagram has rolled out yet another update that lets you edit and customize your friend’s photos in direct with doodles and text. The company is calling this feature as ‘Remix’ where you can vandalize your friends’ photos and send them back for fun conversations. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you ‘Remix’ photos from friends in Direct with doodles and text”
TRAI in new regulations on Tuesday has backed Net Neutrality and said that operators shouldn’t show any discrimination in traffic while providing internet access by either blocking or throttling apps, websites, and services or by offering ‘fast lanes’ to others. Continue reading “TRAI backs Net Neutrality, bars operators from discriminatory pricing of services”
Mac OS users have found a serious software flaw on the High Sierra that lets anyone log in to the Mac without needing a password and can gain full admin access. The bug was first discovered by developer Lemi Ergin which allows anyone log into an admin account using the username “root” with no password. Continue reading “Apple acknowledges macOS login flaw that lets anyone login without a password, will fix with an update”
WhatsApp for iOS is getting another update that brings two of the most noted features. It brings a more convenient way to record really long voice messages, and YouTube Picture-in-Picture mode to watching a video without leaving WhatsApp. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS update brings YouTube PiP, more convenient way to record long voice messages”
After claiming to have bypassed the Apple iPhone X Face ID with a $150 mask, security firm Bkav is back again with a second 3D-printed mask that has bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard. Continue reading “Security firm claims to have bypassed iPhone X’s attention detection safeguard with 3D mask model”
Belkin today has launched Trueclear Pro Advanced Screen Care (TCP) for Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus along with Tempered Glass for iPhone X in India. This is a patented system for Belkin which has won Innovation award at CES 2014. Continue reading “Belkin launches Trueclear Pro advanced screen protector for Apple devices in India”
At the Re: Invent AWS event, Amazon Web Services; an Amazon.com company has introduced Amazon Sumerian service that will make developers quickly and easily build AR, VR, and 3D apps and run them on mobile devices, head-mounted displays, digital signage, or web browsers. Continue reading “Amazon introduces Sumerian service to quickly and easily build AR, VR and 3D apps”
Just as it promised, Sony is now rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo update to Xperia X Performance two days after it pushed the update for Xperia XZ and Xperia XZs. The new update comes with a build number 41.3.A.0.401, and the update is live on both the single SIM (F8131) and dual-SIM (F8132) versions. Continue reading “Sony Xperia X Performance Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”
Snapchat has silently rolled out yet another feature that will automatically identify the object that is being snapped and serve them relevant filters. This feature was first spotted by Mashable and Snapchat later confirmed that it was rolled out to select users last week. Continue reading “Snapchat rolls out new contextual filters that can recognize food, pets and more”
Gboard after bringing 40 additional languages support in the previous update is now receiving yet another update with version number v6.8. The new update brings features like handwriting keyboards; planning Motion Stills integration and more. Continue reading “Gboard v6.8 brings handwriting keyboard, to get Motion Stills for GIF creation and more”
Facebook has announced an upgrade to its suicide prevention AI in order to respond and report about the users who are expressing thoughts of suicide either via posts or live videos. The company has always tried to connect a person in distress with people who can support them in an effort to build a community that is safe on and off Facebook. Continue reading “Facebook expands real time pattern recognition AI to help prevent suicides”
Samsung has filed multiple smartphone patents to house the Antenna bands on the frame of both full-screen display and traditional units. The company has filed the patents at the Korean Intellectual Property Rights Information Service. Continue reading “Samsung files multiple patents for smartphones with full-screen display”
According to IDC’s latest India Monthly City-Level Smartphone Tracker, 50 major cities of India accounted for 50% of smartphone sales in Q3 2017 with a growth of 27% from the previous quarter. Tier one cities in India continue to dominate the smartphone market with 29% sequential growth in Q3 2017. Continue reading “Xiaomi replaces Samsung to become leader in smartphone sales in top 50 Indian cities in Q3 2017: IDC”
