Author: Sai Krishna

Google warns change in Android business model post $5.04 billion EU penalty

Google

The EU has fined Google with a $5.04 billion for forcing its apps on Android manufacturers. To put it in simple words, EU wants Google to unbundle its Chrome and Search app from Android phones, but this might have implication in the future of free-Android business model. Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a response to  EU’s $5 billion fine, claims that users install an average of 50 apps themselves and also gives the ability to remove the pre-installed app any time they wish.  Continue reading “Google warns change in Android business model post $5.04 billion EU penalty”

Instagram said to be testing Facebook-like reactions to Stories

Instagram Reactions

Facebook reactions are now a year old, and these go along with the very famous ‘Like’ button. The company pushed them to Messenger as well and now Facebook is looking to bring these on its flagship product; Instagram. This isn’t the first time we have seen such a thing for Instagram; we have seen references back in April as well. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing Facebook-like reactions to Stories”

VLC update for iPhone and iPad brings support for Chromecast, 360 videos and more

VLC for iOS

VLC for iOS is getting a new update with a handful of new features; this update brings the version number to 3.1.0. First and foremost, it brings much-needed support for Chromecast which allows users to stream content from VLC to Chromecast enabled TV.  Continue reading “VLC update for iPhone and iPad brings support for Chromecast, 360 videos and more”

Netflix TV redesign with new sidebar, sections for TV shows and movies starts rolling out

Netflix

Netflix today introduced a brand new for TV experience and this new design is based on how the company can make it easier to find relevant content on TVs, focusing majorly on where the navigation is tougher when you are left with few buttons on a remote control. Continue reading “Netflix TV redesign with new sidebar, sections for TV shows and movies starts rolling out”

Samsung said to launch foldable Galaxy X smartphone in early 2019

samsung-foldable smartphones

It is a known fact that Samsung is working on a foldable smartphone and this phone is said to be launching in 2019. Now according to fresh rumors coming from sources of The Wall Street Journal, the phone bears an internal codename ‘Winner’ and sports a 7-inch display and will arrive as early as 2019.  Continue reading “Samsung said to launch foldable Galaxy X smartphone in early 2019”

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) surfaces in first press render

Samsung Tab A (2018)

Samsung apart from working on Tab S4 is also busy prepping the Tab A 8.0 (2018) and from the rendered image, you can read the date August 9, possibly hinting at its launch date, which also happens to the same day as the Galaxy Note 9 launch. As the name suggests, the tablet sports an 8-inches display with more compact housing compared to the Tab A (2017). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2018) surfaces in first press render”

European Commission fines Google $5.04 billion for forcing its apps on Android manufacturers

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The European Commission has fined Google €4.34 billion ($5.04 billion) for breaching EU antitrust rules. It claims that since 2011, Google has imposed illegal restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile networks to cement its dominant position in general internet search.

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Instagram testing the ability to allow public accounts to remove followers

Instagram

Instagram apart from building a new two-factor authentication is also working on bringing the ability for public accounts to remove followers. This feature was available for Private accounts holders for a long time and it is only now the feature is making the news for public account holders.  Continue reading “Instagram testing the ability to allow public accounts to remove followers”

Samsung, Deezer brings High Fidelity Lossless Audio on select soundbars and wireless speakers

Samsung and Deezer

Samsung Electronics today has announced that it is adding Deezer High Fidelity Lossless Audio on select Samsung soundbars and wireless speakers. This move comes from the company’s partnership with Deezer.  Continue reading “Samsung, Deezer brings High Fidelity Lossless Audio on select soundbars and wireless speakers”

Instagram said to be testing non-SMS two factor authentication

Instagram Two factor authentication

Instagram currently offers two-factor authentication through SMS that delivers a password reset or login code via text message. But the company has now confirmed that it is building a non-SMS two-factor authentication system that works with security apps like Google Authenticator or Duo. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing non-SMS two factor authentication”

Google adds new Referrer URL to help publishers keep track on image search traffic

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It is often not that easy for webmasters to keep a track and understand the role Google Images plays in driving site traffic. With an aim to fix this, Google today announced that it will be rolling out a new referer URL specific to Google Images over the next few months.
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Google revives Blob emoji as sticker pack on Gboard for Android and iOS

Blob Emoji

Technically speaking, Blob still lives on via Allo, but since Allo is on hold for now, Google is reviving Blob as a sticker pack on Gboard and Android Messages. This new Blob pack includes stickers that were first introduced with Allo last year. It also popular emojis like the wink and grimace, and a handful of animated emojis from older Android version.  Continue reading “Google revives Blob emoji as sticker pack on Gboard for Android and iOS”

Google Assistant visual snapshot to offer you an overview of your day

Google Visual Snapshot

Google today announced that it is rolling out a new visual overview of your day the next when you open the  Assistant app on your Android phone. It will fill it with proactive suggestions and personalized information to help you stay on top of your day. Continue reading “Google Assistant visual snapshot to offer you an overview of your day”

Apple’s 2018 iPhone X 2nd Gen, iPhone X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone display panels surface

Apple iPhons 2018

Apple is widely rumored to be launching three new iPhones later this year in September. These three new iPhones include 5.8-inch iPhone X, a larger 6.46-inch iPhone X Plus, and a 6.1-inch model with iPhone X like feature. We have the schematics of the iPhones, dummy models, but nothing concrete so far. However, the glass panels of the three iPhones finally make their first appearance. Continue reading “Apple’s 2018 iPhone X 2nd Gen, iPhone X Plus and low-cost 6.1-inch iPhone display panels surface”