OnePlus 6T to be exclusively available from Amazon-owned SOUQ.com in UAE

OnePlus has announced a partnership with SOUQ.com to launch its upcoming flagship; the OnePlus 6T to consumers in the UAE, marking its entry in the Middle East. It is a well-known fact that the OnePlus 6T will be launching globally on 29 October at an event in New York City. The company says that consumers in UAE can pre-order the OnePlus 6T on SOUQ.com from 31st October. Continue reading “OnePlus 6T to be exclusively available from Amazon-owned SOUQ.com in UAE”

Microsoft reports $29.1 billion revenue with 19% YoY growth in Q3 2018, Office products grow 16%

Microsoft has announced third-quarter results ended on 30th September 2018. When compared to the last fiscal year, the revenue is increased by 19% resulting in $29.1 billion, operating income is $10.0 billion with an increase of 29%, the net income was $8.8 billion with 34% increase, and the diluted earnings per share was $1.14 and increased 36%. Continue reading “Microsoft reports $29.1 billion revenue with 19% YoY growth in Q3 2018, Office products grow 16%”

Amazon opens up ‘Alexa for Business’ to third-party devices

Alexa for Business

Amazon Web Services (AWS) back in 2017 announced Alexa for Business, giving companies the ability to build custom and scalable voice experiences with Alexa. The company now announced that device makers building with the Alexa Voice Service can now create fully integrated solutions, so their products can be registered with Alexa for Business and managed as shared devices in organizations. Continue reading “Amazon opens up ‘Alexa for Business’ to third-party devices”

Google Maps gets ‘Follow’ button to get store updates, deal in the ‘For You’ tab

Google Maps

Google had added a new ‘Follow’ button to Maps that allows users to follow places right from the app. Once you’ve followed places, news from them—like events, offers, and other updates will appear in the For you tab.
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Google rolls out support for Lens in Google Images

Google Lens Preview

Google has announced users can use Lens to search for information in an image like a landmark in a travel photo or wallpaper in a stylish room.  Similar to Lens in the Google Assistant and Google Photos, Lens in Google Images identify things within an image you might want to learn about and shows you similar ones. Continue reading “Google rolls out support for Lens in Google Images”

Facebook brings Music feature to profiles and Stories, expands Lip Sync Live to pages

Facebook Music

Facebook has launched the ability to add Music on Facebook Stories and is expanding Lip Sync Live, and soon will be making it possible to add songs to your Profile. With this new additions, users can add a song to photos and videos they share to Facebook Stories. Continue reading “Facebook brings Music feature to profiles and Stories, expands Lip Sync Live to pages”

Google is making it easier to review and delete your recent search activity

Google Search

Google has announced that it is making it easier for users to make a decision about their data directly within the Google products they use every day, starting with Search. Without ever leaving Search, you can now review and delete your recent Search activity, get quick access to the most relevant privacy controls in your Google Account. Continue reading “Google is making it easier to review and delete your recent search activity”

Apple and Samsung fined $5.7 million each by Italian anti-trust watchdog over slowing down phones

Apple

Italy’s anti-trust watchdog has fined Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics 5 million euros ($5.7 million) each over reports suggesting both the companies slowed down their phones through software updates. the Cupertino company was hit with an additional 5 million euro fine for failing to give clear information about how to maintain or eventually replace handset batteries. Continue reading “Apple and Samsung fined $5.7 million each by Italian anti-trust watchdog over slowing down phones”

TeamViewer 14 brings Augmented Reality pilot mode, Smart adaptive compression and more

TeamViewer 14

TeamViewer secure remote connectivity software has released TeamViewer 14 Preview. Along with substantial feature updates and performance improvements, the new release refines remote support market by giving users access to pioneering Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities with TeamViewer Pilot. Continue reading “TeamViewer 14 brings Augmented Reality pilot mode, Smart adaptive compression and more”

Coca-Cola India, Vodafone Idea business services and eBest IoT team up to introduce IoT enabled connected coolers

Coca-Cola India has collaborated with Vodafone Idea Business Services and eBest IoT, to introduce state-of-the-art Connected Coolers across the country. The IoT enabled fleet of Connected Coolers will enable Coca-Cola to understand consumer behavior.  Continue reading “Coca-Cola India, Vodafone Idea business services and eBest IoT team up to introduce IoT enabled connected coolers”

Apple to introduce iPad Mini, iPad Pro, AirPods 2 with Hey-Siri, updated MacBooks and more on October 30th: Kuo

Apple iPad Pro

Apple has scheduled an event on October 30th but ahead of the launch, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared some details on what to expect from the event as well as information on other products that we might see from Apple in late 2018 or early 2019. According to Kuo, there will be an updated iPad Mini along with the regular Pro model.  Continue reading “Apple to introduce iPad Mini, iPad Pro, AirPods 2 with Hey-Siri, updated MacBooks and more on October 30th: Kuo”

Samsung patent hints at a tablet with a flexible and bendable screen

Samsung Display has filed a patent for a tablet with a flexible and bendable screen. The patent was filed with WIPO in April 2018 for a ‘Display Device’ and was published on October 11, 2018. The patented tablet can be bent in two directions exactly in the middle Continue reading “Samsung patent hints at a tablet with a flexible and bendable screen”

HP introduces new Spectre x360 15 and x360 13 convertible laptops with Intel Core 8th gen processors

HP has introduced the redesigned the Spectre x360 13 and HP Spectre x360 15. These come with Bang & Olufsen audio and come with aluminum CNC machining. The dual chamfer design makes the lid easier to lift from three sides. There is also a privacy camera kill switch allows the user to electrically turn off the webcam when not in use. Continue reading “HP introduces new Spectre x360 15 and x360 13 convertible laptops with Intel Core 8th gen processors”

Mozilla Firefox 63 brings Enhanced tracking protection to block third-party cookies, search shortcuts and more

Mozilla

Mozilla today has released Firefox v63 that is mainly aimed at “removing cross-site tracking” which the company is calling Enhanced Tracking Protection. It is also rolling things out off-by-default and starting with third-party cookies. Continue reading “Mozilla Firefox 63 brings Enhanced tracking protection to block third-party cookies, search shortcuts and more”

iOS 12.1 will improve selfie quality on the iPhone XS and XR

Apple iPhone XS Max_fonearena-7

Ever since Apple launched the iPhone XS, it has been criticized for its front-camera for overly smoothening skin. Though Apple has always insisted it doesn’t use any beautification filters, whatever may be the case, the issue definitely exits. However, Apple acknowledged the criticism and said that it will fix this issue with iOS 12.1 update. Continue reading “iOS 12.1 will improve selfie quality on the iPhone XS and XR”