Google Photos update hints at restoring backups while charging, guidance for backup conditions

Google Photos

Google Photos has gained a new update which doesn’t bring any major changes to the surface. However, a teardown reveals that there might be a new informative boxes coming that can explain why backups aren’t running, and the ability to backup only when charging the phone might be making a return.  Continue reading “Google Photos update hints at restoring backups while charging, guidance for backup conditions”

Samsung showcases foldable phone with 7.3-inch inner and 4.6-inch outer display

Samsung, as expected, has finally showcased its foldable display at its developer’s conference in San Francisco. The company has provided the details like screen resolution that are needed for developing a foldable smartphone to developers.  Continue reading “Samsung showcases foldable phone with 7.3-inch inner and 4.6-inch outer display”

Apple Clips update brings six new Selfie Scenes, three new filters and much more

Apple Clips

Apple’s Clips app gets a new update that brings more great content for video creation. The new version of Clips adds six Selfie Scenes. The Selfie Scenes use the TrueDepth camera system to allow users to record themselves against immersive, animated backdrops including a beautiful rainforest, a mad scientist’s lab and even an action-packed scene from Disney Pixar’s Incredibles 2. Continue reading “Apple Clips update brings six new Selfie Scenes, three new filters and much more”

Federal Trade Commission rules Qualcomm must license its modem patents to competitors

The U.S. federal court in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which monitors acts of commerce, ruled against Qualcomm over the alleged anti-competitive practices and abuse of FRAND patents. This means that Qualcomm must license its modem patents to competitors. Continue reading “Federal Trade Commission rules Qualcomm must license its modem patents to competitors”

Samsung finally opens up Bixby developer studio to developers

At Samsung Developer Conference 2018, Samsung is opening Bixby Developer Studio, an Integrated Development Environment (IDE), to developers. It offers access to the same development tools Samsung’s internal developers used to create Bixby Capsules. Continue reading “Samsung finally opens up Bixby developer studio to developers”

Samsung introduces Infinity Flex for foldable smartphone and One UI mobile experiences

One UI

Samsung Electronics has introduced new developer tools for its Bixby and SmartThings platforms, as well as new, powerful mobile experiences with One UI and Infinity Flex Display. Samsung is making it easier for developers and partners to quickly build, launch and scale new experiences to millions of devices around the world. Continue reading “Samsung introduces Infinity Flex for foldable smartphone and One UI mobile experiences”

Google adds support for foldable screens; finally starts testing in-app Updates API

Google Foldable

At the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, Google has announced support for a foldable smartphone as Android manufacturers are gearing up to launch this new flexible display technology as early as 2019. There are two variants; two-screen devices and one-screen devices. Continue reading “Google adds support for foldable screens; finally starts testing in-app Updates API”

Samsung teases Infinity U, V and O notch displays, notchless ‘New Infinity’ display

At the Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in San Francisco the company has confirmed that notches are coming to its smartphones. Hassan Anjum, Director of Product Marketing, Samsung when talking about the evolution of the displays on its smartphones confirmed that the company has started testing notches on its displays. Continue reading “Samsung teases Infinity U, V and O notch displays, notchless ‘New Infinity’ display”

Samsung Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android 9.0 Pie update coming in January 2019, beta for Galaxy S9 series this month

Samsung at its annual Samsung Developer Conference (SDC) in San Francisco confirmed that its flagship Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones will get Android 9.0 (Pie) update in January 2019. The company is calling it One UI that helps you focus on what really matters to you. “With hardware and software working together in harmony, see only what you need, using and viewing your phone with an experience that feels second nature,” said the company. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note9, Galaxy S9 and S9+ Android 9.0 Pie update coming in January 2019, beta for Galaxy S9 series this month”

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review

Samsung  launched the new Galaxy A7 (SM-A750F) in September. Here we have the review of smartphone, which is the first from Samsung and one of the first mid-range smartphones to feature triple rear cameras. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) Review”

Facebook Messenger to get message recall feature

Facebook Messenger 4

WhatsApp got the message recall feature last year, now the Facebook is gearing up to bring the new feature. In the release rotes of its iOS app version 191.0, the company has mentioned it is planning to introduce color gradients, and a re-skinned interface in the next few weeks.

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Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A go on open sale in India

Xiaomi launched the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in India back in September. Now the company has announced that the phones are available via open sale in the country. Even thoug the Redmi 6A 2GB RAM with 32GB storage version is now available for Rs. 6999 from Amazon.in in an open sale. However, the 16GB version will be available on Amazon.in for Rs. 5999 November 14th.

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New Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone with Snapdragon 845, 10GB RAM, liquid + air cooling open for crowdfunding

As promised, ZTE’s Nubia brand has opend crowdfunding for its upcoming second-generation Red Magic Gaming phone via jd.com in China. This will be powered by Snapdragon 845 with 10GB of RAM, 256GB storage and comes with both liquid cooling and air cooling to reduce the temperature by up to 13.2 degrees and increases the CPU performance by up to 70%. It runs  Android 9.0 (Pie) with Red Magic OS on top. Continue reading “New Nubia Red Magic Gaming phone with Snapdragon 845, 10GB RAM, liquid + air cooling open for crowdfunding”

Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) Review

Alongside the all new 2018 edition Echo Plus, Amazon also announced a new Echo Dot recently. The 3rd generation Echo Dot makes improvements in design and audio while retaining the same basic formula. Let’s take a closer look at it. Continue reading “Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Generation) Review”

LG G7 Fit with 6.1-inch QHD+ display, Water-resistant body, military-level durability to roll out starting this month

LG introduced its G7 Fit mid-range smartphone at the IFA back in August. Today the company has announced that the phone will roll out starting this month It has a 6.1-inch QHD+ 19.5:9 FullVision LCD Super Bright display, is IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, meets MIL-STD 810G requirements, has Hi-Fi Quad DAC, is powered by Snapdragon 821 SoC with 4GB of RAM, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, 8-megapixel front camera and a 3000mAh battery with Quick Charge 3.0.

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