Facebook today announced that it is rolling out a new, simplified version of Messenger dubbed Messenger 4. The company in a survey found that 7 out of 10 users say simplicity is the top priority in a messaging app. The new Messenger will have three tabs instead of nine; your conversations, both one-to-one and groups. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger 4 update with simplified navigation, customizable chat bubbles, dark mode and more rolling out”
Owing to the new aspects of an ad fraud operation across apps and websites that were monetizing with numerous ad platforms, Google in the past week removed apps involved in the ad fraud scheme, so they can no longer monetize with Google. Continue reading “Google acknowledges Android fraud that was stealing millions in fake ad revenue, has removed those apps and blacklisted sites”
OnePlus is scheduled to launch the OnePlus 6T in a week and the company has been actively teasing the device on social media and their OnePlus forums. New to join are the details regarding the camera. Pete Lau, the company CEO has just posted a camera sample of a night shot. Continue reading “OnePlus teases camera improvements with OnePlus 6T”
After so much hype, HTC has introduced its new blockchain-powered smartphone, “EXODUS 1,” as it promised. Right from the way how consumers can order the devices, the EXODUS 1 is wholly dedicated to blockchain encryption. Continue reading “HTC EXODUS 1 native Blockchain smartphone now available for pre-order, shipping in December”
Saregama has entered into a strategic partnership with audio brand Harman Kardon, by HARMAN, for the launch of next generation of Carvaan range of products. The first product from this partnership, Carvaan Gold has been launched just in time for festival season. Continue reading “Saregama, Harman Kardon team up to launch Carvaan Gold with 130+ stations, companion app”
Samsung has filed a patent with the USPTO and WIPO which is a method for acquiring biometric information and electronic device supporting the same’. The patent was published on October 18, 2018. Unlike the regular optical in-display fingerprint scanner, Samsung has patented a new technology that makes it possible to use the entire display as a fingerprint scanner. Continue reading “Samsung patent hints at a full-screen fingerprint scanner”
Samsung Electronics has announced a new advanced display technology for the HMD Odyssey+, bringing true-to-life Windows mixed reality space through the Windows Mixed Reality Platform. It comes with exclusive Anti-Screen Door Effect (Anti-SDE) Display innovation. Continue reading “Samsung HMD Odyssey+ Windows VR headset with dual 3.5-inch AMOLED displays announced”
Qualcomm Technologies has announced the industry’s first qualified end-to-end Bluetooth Smart Headset reference design featuring push-button activation support for Alexa for users of Android phones with the Alexa app. It is based on Qualcomm’s Bluetooth audio chips; QCC5100-series. Continue reading “Qualcomm introduces first Bluetooth smart headset reference design featuring push-button activation support for Alexa”
Qualcomm has introduced a new addition to the Qualcomm QTM052 mmWave antenna module family of fully-integrated 5G NR millimeter wave (mmWave) modules for smartphones and other mobile devices. This is 25% smaller than the first QTM052 mmWave antenna modules that were announced in July 2018. Continue reading “Qualcomm’s new QTM052 5G mmWave antenna module is 25% smaller”
Four Indian brands; iBall, Sirena Technologies, boAt, and MyBox have announced products with Alexa built-in. These brand new products will enable users to ask questions, play music, control smart home devices, and more – hands-free. These four devices include Breathe-M, Vood, and boAt Stone 700A shockproof, waterproof smart speaker. Continue reading “iBall Breathe-M Bluetooth headset, Vood and boAt Stone 700A smart speaker, MyBox TV set top box with Alexa announced in India”
Toreto has launched two new wireless headsets; the Thunder Pro and Explosive Pro. These are stylish and easy to operate headsets that come with extra bass. It connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and has a range of up to 10m. Continue reading “Toreto Explosive Pro and Thunder Pro wireless headphones launched in India”
Paytm has announced that “PayPay” corporation, a joint venture between SoftBank Corp, Yahoo Japan Corporation, and Paytm has launched PayPay, a smartphone-based settlement service in Japan. PayPay is a feature-rich smartphone-based settlement service that allows users to store money from a bank account in their wallet and make payments with it. Continue reading “Paytm teams up with SoftBank and Yahoo Japan to launch ‘PayPay’ QR-based Settlement Service”
It looks like Google seems to be working on a new “List and Notes” web app that ties into the Google Assistant. This would allow users to set their own default list and note taking provider in Assistant. The URL of the feature is live and is also mentioned in a string of the teardown of the latest Google app beta. Continue reading “Google Assistant may get new dedicated ‘List and Notes’ web app”
OnePlus’s Switch app makes it easy for users to migrate their app data and stuff to a OnePlus phone provided you’re coming from a supported device. The app is getting a new update on Google PlayStore that brings the ability to migrate wallpapers and the app layout. Continue reading “OnePlus Switch brings support for migrating wallpapers, backup application data and more”
Huawei at the launch of Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro confirmed that it is planning on launching 5G foldable phone in 2019. In an interview, Yu commented, “We are working on foldable phones. Foldable 5G phones.” It’s a known fact that Huawei is working on a foldable phone to beat its rival Samsung by launching it as early as 2019. Continue reading “Huawei confirms it is working on foldable 5G smartphone”
