Google rolled out the Android P Beta 3 (DP4) update to Pixel series smartphones yesterday. Now Essential Phone is getting another update to Android P Beta with latest Google Code Drop, improvements to Android Auto, and July security patch. Essential rolled out Android P beta last month along with bug fixes & June security patch. Continue reading “Essential Phone Android P latest build with July security patch, improvements to Android Auto starts rolling out”
Apple’s 2018 iPhones are expected to include a new 6-core A12 processor; A12 and much like with previous chipsets, the new is also expected to bring speed and efficiency improvements. If the benchmarks are to be believed, the A12 is said to be faster and more powerful than A11. Continue reading “Apple A12 processor from 2018 iPhone with faster speeds, 4GB RAM surfaces in benchmarks”
There were rumors that suggested Apple might be including an 18-watt USB-C charger and a Lightning to USB cable in the box in the upcoming 2018 iPhones. This will allow users to fast charge their iPhones without requiring to purchase separate charging accessories at additional cost. Continue reading “Apple 18W USB-C iPhone power adapter prototype surfaces”
Instagram today has announced that it is rolling out “You’re All Caught Up” news feed algorithm message. It started testing the feature back in May. Users will start noticing the new message when they have seen every post from the last two days. This move comes after collecting feedback from users as the current arrangement is making it difficult to keep track of seen posts. Continue reading “Instagram finally starts rolling out ‘You’re All Caught Up’ feature”
Samsung already confirmed that its flagship Note 9 will be launching on August 9th and with launch still a month far, rumors are not resting. Latest we hear is that the Galaxy Note 9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, long-range self-timer. This rumor falls in line with the reports of S Pen going to receive its “biggest update ever” for Samsung’s Note flagship smartphone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9’s S Pen might be able to control music playback, used as long-range self-timer”
Google’s stock keyboard Gboard is said to be testing a new smart replies feature that will work for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat, and more. The feature is currently in development, so might be a while before it rolls out to everyone. Continue reading “Gboard testing smart replies for WhatsApp, Facebook, Allo, Snapchat and more”
Amazon today has launched a new category of Alexa skills that are specifically for children under 13 years of age in India. These skills will bring back experiences and characters from renowned Indian and global brands such as Amar Chitra Katha, Tinkle, ChuChu TV, PAC-MAN, Hungama, Appu Series, Videogyan, HooplaKidz, Playablo, Moshi Twilight, and Bob the Train. These skills can be accessed on all Amazon Echo devices as well as from Alexa app for smartphones. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa gets kid-focused skills in India”
Sony has confirmed that it is looking into the possibility of downsizing its operations in the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. The company’s confirmation comes after reports from tipster Evan Blass said that Sony would shut down mobile operations in the said regions. Continue reading “Sony confirms it is looking to downsize its operations in the Middle East, Turkey and Africa”
The craze for Lite/ trimmed down apps these days is racing ahead, and now it is Spotify whose Lite app has made its way to Play Store. However, the implementation isn’t exactly the greatest, and it is missing a lot of crucial features from the main. Continue reading “Spotify Lite with basic functionality released for Android”
Instagram- the Facebook-owned company now has added the ability to ask questions in its Stories after rolling out the option to add soundtracks to your Stories. The feature is dubbed “ask a question,” and has started rolling out at least for Android users, but not for all though.
Continue reading “Instagram testing the ability to ask questions in Stories”
Ahead of the official release in August, RED Hydrogen One which was introduced last year has been spotted Geekbench benchmarks. It confirms most of the previously rumored details like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, and 6GB of RAM.
Continue reading “RED Hydrogen One with 5.7-inch holographic display, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 specifications surface in benchmarks”
Apple will be launching three new iPhones later this year, and rumor mill already started flowing in details, fresh to join the list is the that the 2018 iPhones said to feature both embedded Apple SIM and traditional SIM card tray. Continue reading “Apple’s 2018 iPhones said to feature both embedded Apple SIM and traditional SIM card tray”
Huawei earlier this month has unveiled GPU Turbo technology, which according to the company would increase device performance by 60% while reducing power use by 30%. The company would enable this tech on a Huawei phone via a software update and it promised that it will roll out to several of their smartphones. Continue reading “Huawei’s new GPU Turbo technology roll out timeline revealed”
Microsoft has been working on a new mysterious Surface device; codenamed Andromeda for at least two years. Though the device appeared in patents, reports, and in operating system references multiple times and will include a dual-display design, it never saw the day in the light. According to a Microsoft internal document, the device is said to be a pocketable Surface device. Continue reading “Microsoft foldable Surface tablet ‘Andromeda’ surfaces in leaked documents”
Apple is said to be working on re-building its Maps from the ground up, and the company is said to be using first-party data gathered by iPhones with a privacy-first methodology and its own fleet of cars packed with sensors and cameras. This new product from Apple will be introduced in San Francisco and the Bay Area with the next iOS 12 beta and will cover Northern California by fall. Continue reading “Apple is rebuilding Maps from ground up by using first-party data gathered by iPhones”
