In a statement released today, Google said that starting in August, it will “test AR prototypes in the real world.” Augmented reality (AR) allows us to interact with the world differently. Google says it can help us quickly access information like another language or how to get from A to B. Continue reading “Google to test next-gen AR glasses prototypes from August”
Branch, which is well-known among app developers but mostly unknown to users because it works behind the scenes, has bought Nova Launcher, the launcher that many of you use and that has been a key part of the Android experience for years. Also, they bought Sesame Search, which was the search engine that Nova’s search results on the launcher uses. Continue reading “Nova launcher and Sesame Search gets acquired by Branch”
Netflix has reported its quarterly earnings that reveals that it has earned a revenue of $7.97 billion during the second quarter of 2022, a 9% increase YoY, thanks to 6% year-over-year increase in average streaming paid
memberships and 2% year-over-year growth in Average Revenue per Membership. Continue reading “Netflix loses nearly 1 million subscribers in Q2 2022; Ad-supported plan coming in early 2023”
After rumours, Samsung has officially scheduled Samsung Galaxy Unpacked virtual event on August 10. It has a tag line ‘Unfold Your World’. The teaser video has a design of its foldable phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for August 10”
LG has Gram series new generation of premium laptops, has been launched in India, after the global rollout which started in April 2022. With sleek, ultra-light designs and cutting-edge software and technology that makes them easy to carry, the new models expand on the brand’s tradition of superlative portability for a wide spectrum of consumers. Continue reading “LG launches new Gram laptops with 12th Gen Intel processors in India”
Netflix has been dealing with the issue of households sharing account passwords for a long time. In an effort to address this, Netflix tried a feature called “add an extra member” in a few nations in March. To add sub-accounts for persons they don’t live with, members must pay an additional fee. The service is currently experimenting with a different approach to “Add a Home” in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Continue reading “Netflix is testing ‘Add a Home’ password sharing plans”
Qualcomm just unveiled the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 and Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 premium wearable platforms designed to advance ultra-low power and breakthrough performance for next generation connected wearables with a focus on extended battery life, premium user experiences, and
sleek, innovative designs. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon W5+ and W5 Platforms for next-gen wearables announced”
iQOO has officially introduced iQOO 10 and iQOO 10 Pro smartphones in China, as it had announced. The iQOO 10 Pro has a 6.78-inch Quad HD+ Samsung E5 AMOLED curved screen with LTPO 3.0 technology, support for 10bit color, peak brightness of 1500nit, variable refresh rate of 120Hz and 1000Hz touch sampling rate. It has an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor with fingerprint recognition area of 578mm² offering 0.2s ultra-fast unlocking. Continue reading “iQOO 10 Pro with 6.78-inch 2K 120Hz LTPO E5 AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, 200W fast charging and iQOO 10 announced”
Ather just introduced a new 450x smart electric scooter in an online event. It comes with a range of 105 km with new 21700 battery compared to 85km in the older model, thanks to 3.7kWh battery. It comes with performance 100/80-12″ tyres from MRF as a standard that promises 22% better grip in turns and better braking. Continue reading “Ather 450X Gen 3 with longer range, new features launched”
London-based Nothing launched the Nothing Phone (1), the company’s first smartphone, last week, after a lot of hype. It has a unique transparent design with LED lights on the back. It has a FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED screen, Snapdragon 778G+ SoC and also comes with support for wireless charging that you rarely see in devices in the price range. Is the phone worth the price? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (1) Review — Much more than the looks”
Today in India, the I-Series televisions running the Android 11 operating system were unveiled, marking the beginning of the Acer televisions. Customers with the newest Acer TVs can choose from a huge selection of entertainment options from a huge library. Continue reading “Acer 32″ HD, 43″, 50″ and 55″ 4K Android TVs launched in India starting at Rs. 14,999”
With the introduction of the JBL Live Pro 2 headphones in India, JBL expands its true wireless (TWS) product line. Earlier, JBL Tune 230NC and Tune 130NC TWS earbuds were launched in India. Continue reading “JBL Live Pro 2 with True Adaptive ANC, up to 40h total playback launched in India”
Today, ViewSonic Corp. announced the arrival of the XG2431, their latest professional gaming monitor, in India. The frameless design, ergonomic stand, tilt, pivot, swivel, and height adjustments of the monitor let gamers make the screen fit their needs. The Mouse Anchor allows for smooth, drag-free mouse movements. It improves accuracy by keeping the mouse cord taut during battle. This makes it the best choice for a serious gamer who wants to have a fun time playing. Continue reading “ViewSonic XG2431 24″ FHD 240Hz gaming monitor launched in India”
Earlier this year, WABeta discovered a new WhatsApp feature called “quick replies to status updates” that would allow users to respond to status updates by using emojis. Thanks to the recent WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.16.10 update, which reveals that WhatsApp is finally working on adding the same feature on the Android app, the feature was discovered during the development of the WhatsApp Desktop beta. Continue reading “WhatsApp is working on quick reactions for status updates, rolling out a redesigned gallery view for desktop app”
Instagram chats, also referred to as Direct Messages (DMs), will now allow users to make purchases straightforwardly from the platform in the U.S. The Meta-owned platform stated that the feature would be supported by a limited number of qualified small businesses. After placing an order in a chat thread, the user would be able to make the payment, track the order, follow-up questions and so on from the same thread. To recall, Instagram recently introduced new tools for creators to connect with subscribers. Continue reading “Instagram to let users buy products directly from chats”
