Twitter is testing “Original Tweeter” tag to make it easier to parse who started a thread on Twitter. This new feature finds posts from the original tweeter of a thread, and might also help curb abuse on the platform. However, it is currently being tested with feature users and not available widely. Continue reading “Twitter confirms it is testing “Original Tweeter” tag to distinguish who started a thread”
Facebook is shutting down Moments app on February 25th
Facebook has confirmed that it is shutting down Moments; its standalone private photo sharing app. The app’s services will be discontinued on Feb. 25th. The Moments app was first released in 2015 and had four long years of the run. Continue reading “Facebook is shutting down Moments app on February 25th”
Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro (2019) with 6.4-inch FHD+ Infinity-O display, 6GB RAM, triple rear cameras announced
Samsung has announced new Galaxy A9 Pro (SM-G887N) in Korea, which a version of the Galaxy A8s (SM-G8870) that was introduced in China last month. As we already know, the phone packs a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Infinity-O display, is powered by Snapdragon 710 with 6GB of RAM, comes with triple rear cameras that includes main 24-megapixel sensor with f/1.7 aperture, 10-megapixel Telephoto lens with f/2.4 aperture for 2x optical zoom, and a 5-megapixel camera to capture depth information for portrait shots and a 24-megapixel front camera.
Get Android 9.0 Pie on Redmi Note 5 Pro with OxygenOS 9.0 port
Xiaomi’s MIUI is amongst the most popular Android skins with more than 300 million worldwide users. MIUI is a heavy skin on top of Android skin that offers various customizations but brings a good amount of bloat as well. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note 5 Pro was amongst the best selling devices launched in 2018 but it runs on Android 8.1 (Oreo) based MIUI 10 as of now. As per an official announcement, Redmi Note 5 Pro is expected to get Android 9.0 (Pie) in Q1 2019 but the public beta testing for the MIUI Global ROM hasn’t started yet.
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Nokia 2 users will get Android Oreo update option soon, but there’s a catch
Earlier this week HMD Global revealed Android 9.0 (Pie) roadmaps, but the Nokia 2 was missing from the list. Several users started asking the reason why the phone is yet to get stable Android 8.1 (Oreo) update since it got beta update way back in June last year. Today, HMD Global’s Chief product officer Juho Sarvikas has finally revealed the reason behind the long delay. Continue reading “Nokia 2 users will get Android Oreo update option soon, but there’s a catch”
Xiaomi Redmi Go Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone with 5-inch HD display surfaces
After rumors, Xiaomi’s first Android Oreo (Go Edition) smartphone is all set to be introduced soon starting from Philippines soon, as the company has started teasing it. Xiaomi’s official partner Lazada has listed the phone with complete specifications that reveals a 5-inch HD screen, Snapdragon 425 SoC with 1GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel front camera, 4G LTE with dedicated SIM slots and a 3000mAh battery.
WhatsApp Business clocks 5 million active users; gets web and desktop support, new features
WhatsApp has announced that it now has more than five million Business app users. The app was launched in January 2018 and is growing at a rapid speed. Bengaluru-based eyewear brand Glassic has had 30% of its new sales generated through WhatsApp Business, said that company. Continue reading “WhatsApp Business clocks 5 million active users; gets web and desktop support, new features”
Nokia 5 Android 9.0 (Pie) stable update starts rolling out
After releasing Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update for the Nokia 8 Sirocco smartphone earlier this month, HMD Global has finally started rolling out stable update for Nokia 5, as it had promised. The phone was released back in 2017 running Android 7.1 (Nougat) and got Android 8.1 (Oreo) update last year. Continue reading “Nokia 5 Android 9.0 (Pie) stable update starts rolling out”
Airtel USSD Codes – Complete Updated List to Check Balance, Plan and more
Do you want to check your Airtel Internet Balance? Do you know how much 4G data you have? We have used certain numbers that start with * (Star) and ends with # (hash) to check our remaining data, Balance, offers and other services.
The specific number or code is called USSD a.k.a ‘Unstructured Supplementary Service Data’. Referred to as Quick codes, this acts as a platform for mobile phone and computer software of a service provider companies for sending and receiving text messages.
Notably, the USSD messages are up to 182 alphanumeric characters long. A typical USSD message starts with an asterisk (*) symbol followed by digits that comprise commands or data. Then it is terminated by a hash symbol (#). In some cases, the in-between commands or data might get separated by additional asterisks. Continue reading “Airtel USSD Codes – Complete Updated List to Check Balance, Plan and more”
Vivo APEX 2019 with Snapdragon 855, 12GB RAM, 5G, full-screen fingerprint, unibody 3D design without ports or buttons announced
Vivo just announced APEX 2019, the company’s latest concept phone in China, as it had promised. This doesn’t have any ports or buttons, similar to the Meizu Zero that was introduced yesterday, but this has a curved glass design instead of the ceramic back on the Meizu phone. It doesn’t have a 3.5mm audio jack, repleaces physical buttons with pressure-sensitive power and volume buttons and also doesn’t have an USB port, instead it relies on a magnetic port that connects to the bottom part of the back cover for charging and data transfer.
Huawei Balong 5000 5G multi-mode modem with up to 6.5Gbps download speeds announced, 5G smartphones arriving at MWC 2019
Huawei at an event in China announced Balong 5000, 5G multi-mode chipset and Huawei 5G CPE Pro. The Balong 5000 supports smartphones, home broadband devices, vehicle-mounted devices, and 5G modules. The company says that it is the world’s first single-chip multi-mode modem that supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G.
Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ live images show Infinity O display, triple rear cameras and 3.5mm headphone jack
As we inch closer to the launch for the Galaxy S10, more details started flowing in. Just a while ago, we have seen the device surface in the live images showing off the punch-hole selfie-camera and the Secure Cryptowallet and now we are getting to see more live images of the S10 and S10 Plus together. As we know from the previous leaks, the S10 Plus packs a dual-front cameras, hence the Infinity O display is wider than the regular Galaxy S10. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10+ live images show Infinity O display, triple rear cameras and 3.5mm headphone jack”
Reliance Jio launches Rs. 594 and Rs. 297 long validity prepaid plans for JioPhone users
Last year Reliance Jio launched the most affordable Rs. 49 pack with free voice calls, 28 days validity for JioPhone users in addition to Rs. 99 and Rs. 153 packs. Today the company has launched new long validity prepaid plans Rs. 594 and Rs. 297 for JioPhone users. Continue reading “Reliance Jio launches Rs. 594 and Rs. 297 long validity prepaid plans for JioPhone users”
Xiaomi ShareSave cross-border e-commerce platform launched in India
Xiaomi has launched ShareSave, the company’s new cross-border e-commerce platform starting from India. This will help users outside of China to purchase ecosystem products that have only been available within China. The platform offers a comprehensive selection of the products that are crafted by Xiaomi’s ecosystem companies, including mobile peripherals, smart hardware and lifestyle products.
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Realme teases launch of entertainment-focused smartphone exclusively on Flipkart, could be A1
Realme has started teasing the launch of new entertainment-focused smartphone in India exclusively on Flipkart. The teaser image shows a smartphone with a notch, similar to the Realme C1, and hints at huge storage to store videos such as TV series, best gaming experience and more.