Instagram gets Quiet mode, updated parental tools and more

Instagram has launched a new feature called “Quiet mode” and made improvements to content and supervision tools in their latest update. Additionally, a navigation update for the platform is set to be released in February. Continue reading “Instagram gets Quiet mode, updated parental tools and more”

Indian smartphone shipments fell by 6% in Q4 2022: Canalys

According to Canalys research, India’s smartphone shipments decreased to 151.6 million units in 2022, a 6% decline from the previous year. The decline was attributed to supply issues and low demand caused by global economic challenges at the start of the year. Continue reading “Indian smartphone shipments fell by 6% in Q4 2022: Canalys”

Twitter bans third-party clients with new developer rules

Twitter has revised its developer rules to prohibit third-party clients, shortly after it blocked access to its platform for these apps, as reported by Engadget and the firm’s Developer Agreement. Continue reading “Twitter bans third-party clients with new developer rules”

Google’s request to block antitrust order declined by Supreme Court

Google’s request to delay an antitrust ruling that would require changes to the distribution of its Android platform in India has been denied by the country’s Supreme Court, causing a major setback for the company in a vital growing market. Continue reading “Google’s request to block antitrust order declined by Supreme Court”

Garmin Instinct Crossover Series launched in India

Garmin has released its latest Instinct Crossover Series (Instinct Crossover & Instinct Crossover Solar) in India, following the launch of the Garmin Venu Sq 2 series of smartwatches in the previous year. Continue reading “Garmin Instinct Crossover Series launched in India”

PLAYFIT FLAUNT with 1.78″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling launched

After the debut of the PLAYFIT DIAL3, the company has now launched its newest smartwatch, the PLAYFIT FLAUNT, in India. The watch boasts a large AMOLED display and additional features. Continue reading “PLAYFIT FLAUNT with 1.78″ AMOLED display, Bluetooth calling launched”

Wikipedia desktop gets a new look after 10+ years

Wikipedia has not undergone any significant design changes in the last 10 years, but the non-profit organization that operates Wikipedia, the Wikimedia Foundation, has announced that they will be launching the first major update to the desktop interface in over a decade. Continue reading “Wikipedia desktop gets a new look after 10+ years”

Apple reportedly working on iPad-based smart display, new Apple TV for H1 2024 and more

Apple is reportedly working on new smart home products to expand its presence in the smart home market, according to Bloomberg. Continue reading “Apple reportedly working on iPad-based smart display, new Apple TV for H1 2024 and more”

WhatsApp rolls out Voice status updates for Android in beta

WhatsApp Voice Notes

In November, reports surfaced that WhatsApp was developing a feature for voice status updates. Now, the company has started rolling out the ability to share voice recordings as status updates with select beta testers. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out Voice status updates for Android in beta”

ZOOOK Explode 104 Bluetooth Multimedia 4.1 Speaker System launched for Rs. 4999

The French company, ZOOOK, has introduced a new product, the Explode 104, to the Indian market. It is a powerful Bluetooth speaker system with a 65 Watt output and 4.1 technology. Continue reading “ZOOOK Explode 104 Bluetooth Multimedia 4.1 Speaker System launched for Rs. 4999”

Google India pilots ‘Soundpod by Google Pay’ for UPI payments

Google is testing a new device called “Soundbox” in India, which sends audio payment notifications to merchants. Some stores are reportedly receiving the devices for free, according to TechCrunch. Continue reading “Google India pilots ‘Soundpod by Google Pay’ for UPI payments”

Global smartphone market fell 17% YoY in Q4 2022: Canalys

In the last quarter of 2022, the number of smartphones shipped globally decreased by 17% compared to the same period the previous year. The total number of smartphones shipped in 2022 also decreased by 11% to less than 1.2 billion, as per a report by Canalys, indicating a difficult year for all smartphone manufacturers. As per previous reports by Canalys, Indian smartphone shipments fell 6% YoY in Q3 2022. Continue reading “Global smartphone market fell 17% YoY in Q4 2022: Canalys”

Apple delays AR glasses, focusing on cheaper MR headset: Report

Apple is planning to release a mixed-reality headset later this year, but has halted the development of its AR glasses due to technical challenges. However, a cheaper version of the AR/VR headset may be released, according to Bloomberg’s report. Continue reading “Apple delays AR glasses, focusing on cheaper MR headset: Report”

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G with 14″ FHD display, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 announced

Samsung has released a new Galaxy Book2 Go 5G, which is part of the Galaxy Book Go lineup. It offers a great mobile experience with 5G capabilities, strong performance thanks to its Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 Compute Platform, long battery life, and easy connectivity with other Samsung devices. Recently, Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 with Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 was announced in Korea. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go 5G with 14″ FHD display, Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 announced”