Samsung releases Android Pie roll out schedule for eligible smartphones and tablets

Apart from rolling out the stable Pie update to S9 and S9+, Samsung has also provided a detailed timeline of when the new One UI interface based on Pie will be available for which device. The list shows Pie update to Note 9 in February and March for Galaxy S8 and Note 8 series.  Continue reading “Samsung releases Android Pie roll out schedule for eligible smartphones and tablets”

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ One UI based Android 9.0 Pie stable update starts rolling out

Samsung has finally started rolling out Android Pie update to Galaxy S9 and S9+. The stable Android Pie update based on One UI is rolling out to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Germany. The update is released for those running on Android Oreo and Pie beta testers as well. The software version for the final update is G960FXXU2CRLI and G965FXXU2CRLI for the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ respectively. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ One UI based Android 9.0 Pie stable update starts rolling out”

Microsoft said to be working 4K webcam with support for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One for 2019

According to sources, Microsoft is said to be planning on making a return to the webcam market as the company is working on a new 4K-capable camera that could work with both Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One. The Microsoft webcam will provide Windows Hello-based authentication, making the first time the company has provided this capability on a standalone camera. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working 4K webcam with support for Windows 10 PCs and Xbox One for 2019”

Apple said to be working on 5th-gen iPad mini and entry-level 10-inch iPad for 2019

According to sources in the Apple supply chain, Apple is said to be prepping a new fifth-generation iPad mini for the first half of 2019. This will be followed by a new entry-level iPad in two versions. The report claims that Apple is preparing to launch a low-priced iPad mini 5 in the first half of next year in an attempt to boost the declining sales of iPads.  Continue reading “Apple said to be working on 5th-gen iPad mini and entry-level 10-inch iPad for 2019”

Xiaomi Mint lightweight browser with data saver, 10MB size released for Android

Xiaomi Mint Browser

Xiaomi’s App team has launched a new web browser ‘Mint Browser’ for Android which comes in at just 10MB size. It focuses on privacy and security. The company brags that it comes with breakneck launch speed that brings you online faster than ever before.  Continue reading “Xiaomi Mint lightweight browser with data saver, 10MB size released for Android”

Samsung said to be working on new Gear Sport smartwatch successor

Samsung introduced the Galaxy Watch in August along with Note 9 bringing the company’s smartwatch lineup under the Galaxy branding. It now looks like Samsung is working on the Gear Sport’s successor. The new smartwatch comes with model number SM-R500 and codename Pulse. Continue reading “Samsung said to be working on new Gear Sport smartwatch successor”

Huawei P30 said to feature triple rear cameras with 40MP primary sensor, 5x lossless zoom and 24MP front-camera

Post the success of Mate 20 series, Huawei said to be working on its next flagship; the P30 series which is likely to debut in the first half of 2019, a little after the MWC 2019 event. According to popular leakster Evan Blass, the Huawei P30 is shaping up to be another imaging powerhouse. Continue reading “Huawei P30 said to feature triple rear cameras with 40MP primary sensor, 5x lossless zoom and 24MP front-camera”

Samsung 2019 Smart TVs said to come with Google Assistant integration, better audio quality

Samsung is said to be planning on integrating third-party voice assistants into its 2019 line of TV sets. The company may announce a partnership with Google to integrate Google Assistant as early as next month when the company unveils its next year TVs at CES 2019 show. Continue reading “Samsung 2019 Smart TVs said to come with Google Assistant integration, better audio quality”

LG CineBeam LASER 4K projector with 2500 ANSI lumens announced

LG Electronics has announced the second-generation CineBeam Laser 4K projector HU85L with Ultra Short Throw (UST) technology and will showcase it at CES 2019. It comes with minimal space requirement and a compact design that can project stunningly sharp 4K images on practically any flat surface. Continue reading “LG CineBeam LASER 4K projector with 2500 ANSI lumens announced”

Google to end support for Android Beam API, Live Cases seamless setup for Pixel and Nexus series

Google is shutting down support for Android Beam API that uses NFC to initiate a connection between two devices. Since NFC can’t really be used to transfer large files, the two devices then connect over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files. Continue reading “Google to end support for Android Beam API, Live Cases seamless setup for Pixel and Nexus series”

Samsung said to be working on Google Camera’s Night Sight-like ‘Bright Night’ mode

Samsung Galaxy S10 flagships are expected to go official in February at the MWC 2019 event. Latest we hear that the company is working on Google Night shot like feature, which may be called “Bright Night.” This feature could debut on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10. Continue reading “Samsung said to be working on Google Camera’s Night Sight-like ‘Bright Night’ mode”

Apple promotes AI Chief John Giannandrea to senior executive team

Apple has announced that John Giannandrea is named as the company’s executive team as senior vice president of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Giannandrea who joined Apple in April 2018 oversees the strategy for AI and Machine Learning across all Apple products and services, as well as the development of Core ML and Siri technologies. Continue reading “Apple promotes AI Chief John Giannandrea to senior executive team”

Facebook said to be developing cryptocurrency for WhatsApp Transfers

Facebook Smart Speaker

Facebook is said to be working on building a cryptocurrency that will let users transfer money on the company-owned WhatsApp messaging app, focusing first on the remittances market in India. It is said to be working on stablecoin which is a type of digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar to minimize volatility. Continue reading “Facebook said to be developing cryptocurrency for WhatsApp Transfers”

Google details how ‘Top shot’ camera feature on Pixel 3 works

Google with the Pixel 3 series introduced new camera feature dubbed Top Shot that helps you to capture moments precisely. Top Shot saves and analyzes the image frames before and after the shutter press on the device in real-time using computer vision techniques, and recommends several alternative high-quality HDR+ photos. Continue reading “Google details how ‘Top shot’ camera feature on Pixel 3 works”

Qualcomm granted preliminary injunction to ban sale and import of Apple iPhones in Germany

Qualcomm has announced that the District Court of Munich found that Apple is infringing Qualcomm’s intellectual property for power savings in smartphones and granted Qualcomm’s request for a permanent injunction, ordering Apple to cease the sale, offer for sale and importation for sale in Germany. Continue reading “Qualcomm granted preliminary injunction to ban sale and import of Apple iPhones in Germany”