YouTube introduces heatmaps for 360-degree and VR videos

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YouTube has announced heatmaps for 360-degree and VR videos. The new analytic tools will allow users to take a look at how viewers are interacting with 360-degree and VR videos. The insight for these contents are available only for videos with over 1,000 views. Continue reading “YouTube introduces heatmaps for 360-degree and VR videos”

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will be announced later this year, confirms CEO Lei Jun

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun had already confirmed in February that the company is working on the successor of the bezel less Mi MIX smartphone. Now, Jun has again taken Weibo to share that Mi MIX 2 is all set to be announced later this year. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 will be announced later this year, confirms CEO Lei Jun”

Microsoft introduces standalone Modern Keyboard with fingerprint ID

Microsoft modern keyboard1 Microsoft has unveiled two new products – Modern Keyboard and Modern Mouse. The Modern Keyboard comes with a fingerprint ID that is built right into the keyboard, similar to Apple’s offering on the Macbook Pro. It had chiclet style keys, grey finish and looks similar to the Surface Keyboard . Continue reading “Microsoft introduces standalone Modern Keyboard with fingerprint ID”

Samsung is said to be working on a rugged Galaxy Tab Active 2

samsung-galaxy-tab-s-active-hands-on-9 Samsung had announced Galaxy Tab Active rugged tablet back in 2014 following which it was launched in India in 2015. Now, a latest report from SamMobile states, Samsung is working on next generation Galaxy Tab Active 2. Continue reading “Samsung is said to be working on a rugged Galaxy Tab Active 2”

Samsung rolls out Bixby voice assistant early access program in the US

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Samsung is finally bringing Bixby AI-powered voice assistant to select Galaxy S8 and S8+ owners in the U.S, as expected. The company is rolling out an early access program for Bixby in the US that will allow select users to test the virtual assistant before it goes live for everyone. Continue reading “Samsung rolls out Bixby voice assistant early access program in the US”

Weekly Roundup – Nokia 6, Nokia 5, Nokia 3, HTC U11, Honor 9, Moto E4 Plus and more

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This week HMD global launched three Nokia phones in India, HTC launch U11 flagship, Samsung launched Galaxy J7 Pro and J7 Max, Huawei’s Honor announced Honor 9. Let’s take a quick look at all the launches and announcement that took place this weekly round up.
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SwiftKey Beta for Android update brings GIF support, hashtag prediction and more

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Swiftkey Beta has been updated with a bunch of new features like GIF support, hashtag prediction and more languages for transliteration. The popular third party keyboard finally supports GIFs that will enhance your chatting experience. Continue reading “SwiftKey Beta for Android update brings GIF support, hashtag prediction and more”

Microsoft’s AI-powered Pix app for iPhone updated with Prisma-like filters

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Microsoft has updated its AI-powered Pix camera app with filters similar to Prisma. The feature was developed in collaboration with Microsoft’s Asia research lab and Skype. Pix Styles, transforms pictures into styles inspired by popular works of art or adds an effect such as making the picture look like it is on fire.
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Amazon nears BigBasket acquisition, 60-day exclusivity agreement signed for potential sale

Amazon India logoEarlier this week, ET reported that Amazon India is planning to acquire online grocery service BigBasket. Now according to TOI, BigBasket has signed a 60-day exclusivity agreement for possible sale to Amazon. As per the agreement, the e-grocer cannot engage with another party for a potential sale.

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk seeks relief on imports in India

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk is initiating talks with the Indian government to reduce import duty. On June 15, Musk replied to a Twitter user saying, “In discussions with the government of India requesting temporary relief on import penalties/restrictions until a local factory is built. Continue reading “Tesla CEO Elon Musk seeks relief on imports in India”

Twitter adorns a new look with UI tweaks across mobile and web apps

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Twitter has undergone a major makeover in terms of design with the latest update. The micro blogging site will adorn a new look across mobile and web apps.  Continue reading “Twitter adorns a new look with UI tweaks across mobile and web apps”

Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ beat iPhone 7 to top Consumer Reports’ Ranking

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As per the latest Consumer Report rating, Samsung Galaxy S8+ have outpaced Apple iPhone 7 in terms of design, battery life, camera, and water-resistant package. Galaxy S8 on the other hand has grabbed second spot. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S8, S8+ beat iPhone 7 to top Consumer Reports’ Ranking”

Facebook finally lets you add GIFs to comment replies

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Facebook is finally rolling out support for GIF, one of the most popular and anticipated feature to its platform. The social network was testing the feature for a month and has released on the 30th anniversary of GIF. Continue reading “Facebook finally lets you add GIFs to comment replies”

Google Drive will now backup your entire computer with Backup and Sync

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Google Drive will soon be able to backup your entire computer to cloud. The company will start offering a new Backup and Sync app for Mac/PC that will allow users to save all the files and photos from their on their PCs to Google Drive.

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