iPhone 14 Pro always-on-display hinted in Xcode 14 beta

According to rumours, the future iPhone 14 Pro models will include an always-on display capability similar to that found in the Apple Watch. The most recent Xcode 14 beta may contain insights as to what this always-on display would feature. Continue reading “iPhone 14 Pro always-on-display hinted in Xcode 14 beta”

Spotify launches individual buttons for premium subscribers

Spotify is completely classifying its play and shuffle buttons, albeit only for paid subscribers. The company announced today that it is beginning to roll out specific buttons for the two activities, which will replace the combined play/shuffle button that is currently located at the top of music tracks and artist pages. Continue reading “Spotify launches individual buttons for premium subscribers”

Xiaomi Mijia Smart glasses with OLED display, 50MP camera, 8MP telephoto camera for 5X optical zoom announced

Xiaomi has launched the Mijia smart glass in China. According to Xiaomi, they will combine intelligent images and augmented reality technology to allow everyone to express their creative excitement. In brief, Xiaomi mixes AR glasses and regular spectacles, and it includes a camera on the side of the smart glass. The company introduced Xiaomi Smart Glasses concept last year. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mijia Smart glasses with OLED display, 50MP camera, 8MP telephoto camera for 5X optical zoom announced”

Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023

Users of Amazon Drive were informed through email that the firm would be discontinuing Amazon Drive on December 31, 2023. The service debuted in March 2011 as a safe cloud storage option for Amazon users to back up their files. Members also receive 5GB of free storage with web, iOS, and Android apps. Continue reading “Amazon Drive is shutting down at the end of 2023”

WhatsApp rolls out the admin delete feature, releasing a fix for the catch-up button

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According to WABetInfo, WhatsApp is working on releasing a feature that lets group admins delete any message for everyone. Group administrators will be able to better manage their WhatsApp groups with the addition of the ability to remove group messages for everyone. Continue reading “WhatsApp rolls out the admin delete feature, releasing a fix for the catch-up button”

Samsung begins pre-orders for upcoming Galaxy phones in India

Samsung India announced that customers in India can pre-order the Next Galaxy smartphones starting July 31. Customers who want to get early access to the smartphones can also take advantage of special offers when they place a pre-order. Continue reading “Samsung begins pre-orders for upcoming Galaxy phones in India”

Truke BTG Alpha with 7RBG lighting transparent design, Bluetooth 5.3, up to 48h total playtime launched at an introductory price of Rs. 899

Truke, an audio product company, is prepared to cater to both music enthusiasts and gamers as it today releases the Truke BTG Alpha, the newest model in its flagship gaming TWS, in India. Earlier, Truke Buds F1 was launched as well. Continue reading “Truke BTG Alpha with 7RBG lighting transparent design, Bluetooth 5.3, up to 48h total playtime launched at an introductory price of Rs. 899”

Qualcomm and Samsung extend patent agreement through 2030

According to the company’s announcement, Qualcomm Incorporated has expanded its joint venture agreement with Samsung Electronics in order to provide a cutting-edge, premium user experience for Samsung Galaxy devices. Continue reading “Qualcomm and Samsung extend patent agreement through 2030”

Twitter Blue subscription gets a price hike

The price of Twitter Blue, the social network’s premium subscription service, is going to increase. It’s been a little over 8 months since its launch. A few new capabilities were added to Twitter last year with the debut of Twitter Blue, which was available to anyone who was willing to pay $2.99 per month.  The service will now cost $4.99 per month in the US. It was launched in Canada and Australia last year and expanded to New Zealand, and the US earlier this year. Continue reading “Twitter Blue subscription gets a price hike”

Samsung denies rumors of discontinuation of Exynos chips

While reports remain that Samsung may forgo Exynos power for its flagship phones in 2023 and possibly 2024, the firm has denied accusations that it will discontinue its Exynos chipset operation. According to the Korean Mail Economic Daily, the company claimed during its Q2 2022 conference call that “it is not true at all” that it will discontinue operating its Exynos business. Continue reading “Samsung denies rumors of discontinuation of Exynos chips”

Global smartphone shipments declined 8.7% YoY in Q2 2022: IDC

According to tentative data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the number of smartphones shipped around the world dropped 8.7% from the same time last year to the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). This is the fourth straight quarter that the smartphone market has gone down. Shipments fell to 286.0 million units, about 3.5 percent lower than expected. Continue reading “Global smartphone shipments declined 8.7% YoY in Q2 2022: IDC”

Vi demos 5G download speed of up to 1.2Gbps at Bengaluru’s MG Road metro station

As part of a pilot phase by TRAI, Vodafone Idea (Vi) is testing how street furniture can be used for small cells and aerial fibre deployment at Namma Metro, Bengaluru. The main objective of these pilots is to make cross-sectoral infrastructure easier to use so that 5G networks can be put into place more quickly. 5G small cells are being tested on things like electric poles, bus stops, traffic lights, etc. Continue reading “Vi demos 5G download speed of up to 1.2Gbps at Bengaluru’s MG Road metro station”

Cosmic Byte Equinox Kronos and Neutrino gaming headsets with Dolby Atmos launched

Cosmic Byte, an Indian gaming accessories firm, has announced the release of two new gaming headsets: the Equinox Kronos Wireless and the Equinox Neutrino. The new headsets are aimed at gamers who want an immersive audio experience with Dolby Atmos. Continue reading “Cosmic Byte Equinox Kronos and Neutrino gaming headsets with Dolby Atmos launched”

Chromecast with Google TV now shows live video from Nest Cam

Google announced this week that Google TV users would soon be able to broadcast their compatible Nest Cam devices, including the Nest Doorbell, on their TVs. Continue reading “Chromecast with Google TV now shows live video from Nest Cam”

Chromebooks to get new video editing and productivity apps

As early as next month, ChromeOS will receive a slew of new productivity and video editing tools. The firm will release new Chromebook features, including editing features in the Google Photos app, improved app functionality, and tools to manage and complete tasks “with just a few taps.” Recently, Chromebooks got better integration with Android devices. Continue reading “Chromebooks to get new video editing and productivity apps”