Google has quietly rolled out a new feature to Maps that is aimed at helping users discover places others have recommended. Google Maps now supports hashtags in reviews. Google suggests that users add up to five hashtags per review, and place them at the end of the review to make the text easier to read. Continue reading “Google Maps Business reviews gets the ability to add hashtags”
Not stopping with Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, Google seems to be working on Pixel 3 Lite and the device’s live images recently surfaced online. Today, we are getting to see more images of the device and is being compared with other major phones in the segment for dimensions. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Lite with 5.56-inch Full HD+ display, Snapdragon 670, 3.5mm audio jack surfaces in more live images”
It is known that Samsung is working on Infinity O display packed Galaxy A8s which is scheduled to launch in December. It will be the first smartphone for Samsung to pack Infinity O which will have a small cut out at the top to accommodate the front cameras. We have already seen the renders of the phone based on the concept. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A8s detailed specs surface – 6.39-inch Infinity-O FHD+ display, Snapdragon 710, triple rear cameras”
Nokia has announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with OPPO. Under the agreement, OPPO will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year license period. However, the terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties at the moment. Continue reading “Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement”
LG is planning to take its smartphone camera up a notch as the Korean company filed a patent with USPTO for a smartphone with 16 camera lenses. The patent was granted on 20 November 2018. The lenses are placed in a specific curvature within a matrix arrangement on the rear side. Continue reading “LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras”
Huawei has posted a new teaser that reveals that it working on a new smartphone that might be competing with the Galaxy A8s which is rumored to have a small hole within the display to accommodate the front camera. The upcoming Huawei smartphone whose name is currently under the wraps said to feature a similar cut out at the top-left corner is also said to launch in December. Continue reading “Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December”
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M2 smartphone in the days to come, as the device now surfaced on the AnTuTu and Geekbench. The listings reveal some of the specifications of Galaxy M2 and hint that it might be an entry-level smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M2 is the first smartphone in the company’s new Galaxy M series. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M2 with Full HD+ notch display, Exynos 7885 surface in benchmarks”
Update: Logitech in a statement said that it had engaged in discussions with Plantronics regarding a potential transaction, however, those discussions were terminated. Continue reading “Logitech said to be in talks to acquire headphone maker Plantronics for $2.2 billion [Update: Logitech confirms negotiations were terminated]”
It is already known that Google is testing Fuchsia operating system for months now, though it never spoke about it publicly. It is also speculated that eventually, Fuchsia will replace the Android operating system completely, and possibly even Chrome OS too. While we know nothing about the OS, we now know that Huawei could be the first OEM to boot Fuchsia OS. Continue reading “Huawei said to be testing Google’s Fuchsia OS on Kirin 970 powered Honor Play”
WhatsApp seems to be rolling out new features which include the ability to view videos directly in the push notification and new UI improvements for group calls for its iOS beta version. The new UI improvements for Group calls are available for the 2.18.110.17 IOS beta, while the ability to view videos directly in the push notification seems to be enabled for some with version number 2.18.102.5. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS beta brings new group calling UI changes, ability to view videos from notifications”
After passing through the FCC, Huawei’s P Smart has finally surfaced online revealing the design in its full glory. The device comes with a waterdrop notch and much like recent Huawei and Honor phones, it too will come in new gradient colors. Apart from the different color scheme, the looks of the P Smart is largely identical at first sight. Continue reading “Huawei P Smart with 6.2-inch Full HD+ display, Kirin 710, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie surfaces in press images”
MevoFit has launched exclusive women’s only fitness trackers-MevoFit Slim and MevoFit Slim+ HR. These fitness trackers come with premium & slim design, classy curved glass. The Mevofit Slim comes with IP67 water resistant and sports a 0.87 inches OLED customizable touchscreen display. Continue reading “MevoFit Slim and Slim+ HR fitness trackers for women launched starting at Rs. 2990”
Rumors in the past pointed out that the Samsung’s Galaxy A series for 2019 could come with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Samsung was previously expected to adopt this technology for its 2019 flagship smartphones only. However, given the company’s new approach to pickup mid-range segment, the company has shifted its focus. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A series 2019 said to feature optical in-display fingerprint sensor as supplier gets finalized”
Apart from Samsung, LG, Huawei is also working on foldable smartphone whose name is still in the hiding. However, much like LG, Huawei to has trademarked smartphone names; Mate F, Mate Flex, Mate Flexi, and Mate Fold on 21st November 2018 at the EUIPO (European Union Intellectual Property Office).
YouTube has announced that it is planning on introducing two back-to-back skippable ads which it is calling “Ad-pods.” This will let you watch a longer video without interruptions. Currently, YouTube shows an ad at the start and while you’re in the middle of watching a video. Continue reading “YouTube testing ‘Ad-pods’ two back-to-back ads so you can watch videos without interruption”
