Twitter has started rolling out updated camera that lets you capture photos, video or live footage to start a Periscope livestream, just by swiping left from the home timeline. After you capture a video or image, you can add the location, add text on a colored label and Tweet it immediately. This Snapchat-like feature was announced at the SXSW 2019.
Few hours back Google released Android Q, the next major update with several new features for Pixel phones, but the first beta doesn’t bring system-wide Dark mode as rumored. ‘Device Theme’ and ‘Night Mode’ settings from Android Pie have been removed in Android Q. Dark mode is enabled automatically for some, if ‘Night mode’ is enabled in Android Pie before updating to Android Q. Battery saver in Android Q turns system apps dark, but this disables important notifcations, haptic feedback and several things. However, you can enable, disable or turn auto dark mode with simple ADB code.
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Google has released Android beta for Android ‘Q’, the next major Android release, ahead of Google I/O 2019 in May, just like the past years. Google said that the next version of Android will bring number of additional privacy and security features for users, as well as enhancements for foldable devices, Dynamic Depth format for photos, new APIs for connectivity, new media codecs and camera capabilities, NNAPI extensions, Vulkan 1.1 support, faster app startup, and more. Continue reading “Android Q Beta with improved foldable phone features, Sharing shortcuts, Settings Panels and more released”
Google has released stable Chome 73 update for desktops that brings Dark Mode for macOS. If you have enabled dark mode in macOS 10.14, then it will automatially be applied to Chrome, or you can set Chrome browser in a permanent dark mode. Windows support is on the way, says Google.
Update – March 13, 2019: Black Shark has posted new teaser images that confirms Snapdragon 855 and 12GB RAM for the Black Shark 2 smartphone, as rumored earlier, but it did not reveal any details about the liquid cooling system.
Xiaomi has introduced Mi Router 4A in China. It is the upgraded version of Mi Router 3C that was introduced couple of years back. It comes with both the 2.4GHz band(300Mbps) and 5GHz band(867Mbps) and feature four omni directional antennas. It also comes in Gigabit Edition has 1GBps LAN speeds, thanks to faster processor, lets you connect up to 128 devices simultaneously with more RAM and offers better heat dissipation with alumunium base with several holes. Both these have IPV6 support that will be available via update in June.
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Update: Realme has announced that it has sold 2.1 lakh or 2,10,000 units on first day, adding 60,000 more with 8PM sale. It will go on sale again on March 19th.
Google already confirmed that it will hold an Gaming related event on March 19 at GDC 2019. Today it has posted a teaser on its social channels. It also says that it will unveil its vision for the future of gaming, and the poster says ‘Discover a new way to play’. The video teaser shows various arenas and staging points such as generic stadium, concert stage, race garage, airborne jump, and spaceship hangar.
Xiaomi has announced a price cut of Rs. 2000 for its Mi TV 4 Pro 55-inch 4K HDR with Android TV in India, in about five months after the launch at a price of Rs. 49,999. This comes on the same day of the launch of Samsung’s online-exclusive 4K TVs in the country. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi LED Smart TV 4 Pro 55-inch 4K TV gets a price cut in India”
YouTube has finally launched YouTube Music streaming service in India, after it was announced back in May last year. Google launched its Play Music service in India back in 2016. YouTube Music lets you play official songs, albums, thousands of playlists and artist radio plus YouTube’s huge catalog of remixes, live performances, covers and music videos – all simply organized and personalized.
Skullcandy has launched Push, the company’s latest truly wireless earbuds with Secure FitFin Gels and Activate Assistant. It promises 6 hours of battery life, and additional 6 hours of battery life with the bundled case. The innovative form factor eliminates signal loss and easily control each earbud, says the company. Continue reading “Skullcandy Push truly wireless earbuds launched in India for Rs. 9999”
Samsung India has launched its online exclusive NU6100 4K UHD Smart TV line-up with Super6 features such as Live Cast, Tune Station, Screen Mirroring, Lag Free Gaming, Real 4K resolution and 60+ titles in India. These come in 43-inch, 50-inch and 55-inch models and feature 4K UHD (3840 x 2160 pixels) displays with 60 Hz refresh rate, support for HDR 10+.
Along with the HUAWEI Watch GT, HUAWEI also launched the Band 3 Pro and Band 3e, variants of Honor Band 4 and Honor Band 4 Running that were launched in India recently. The Band 3 Pro has a 0.95-inch AMOLED color 2.5D curved glass touch screen display as well as a home button, comes with continuous heart rate tracking and is also water resistant up to 50 meters with Swim stroke recognition. Continue reading “HUAWEI Band 3e with OLED screen and Band 3 Pro with 0.95-inch AMOLED display launched in India for Rs. 1699 and Rs. 4699”
HUAWEI just launched Huawei Watch GT, the company’s latest smartwatch in India. It was announced back in October last year and comes with ultra-high battery life with low power consumption, thanks to innovative smart power-saving algorithm that enables it to dynamically switch between performance and efficiency modes, depending on user activity, for maximum battery life.
HTC was the first company to confirm Android Pie update for its smartphones – HTC U12+, U11+, U11, and U11 life. The company rolled out Android Pie update for its U11 life Android One smartphone back in November last year. 7 month after confirmation of Android Pie update for its flagship HTC U12+, U11+, U11 smartphones, HTC today confirmed that it will roll out the update for the phones starting from Q2 2019, which is between April and June. Continue reading “HTC will roll out Android 9.0 (Pie) update for U11, U11+ and U12+ in Q2 2019”
