Google has rolled out a new beta update to Gboard bringing the version to V7.3. While there are not many features or changes, digging deep within the APK reveals some critical changes like OCR capabilities, battery saver mode support with a dark theme, custom text and more. Continue reading “Gboard v7.3 beta hints at OCR capabilities, battery saver mode with dark theme, custom text and more”
Google Lens from the date it was announced refrained itself within the camera app and Assistant, and today Google has finally launched it as a standalone app on the PlayStore. This way you can now access Lens feature even if your phone doesn’t currently offer it. The Google Lens app offers exactly same functionality as it does anywhere else. Continue reading “Google Lens is now available as a standalone app on the Play Store”
Google has rolled out a fresh new update to its Google app which brings the version number to v8.6. The new update brings more references to ‘Your People screen’ and Google Assistant for Households by adding personal details to contacts and it will also have an option to enable or disable Assistant on the Pixel Buds while your phone’s lockscreen is active Continue reading “Google app v8.6 hints at Assistant contacts, updated material design theme and more”
Google released Just a Line’ AR doodling app back in March; this app lets you draw in the air with your phone. Today the company is further experimenting with a version for iPhone, along with a new feature for both Android and iOS that lets you draw with a friend. Meaning, the app now lets two people create doodles together at the same time across Android and iOS. Continue reading “Google’s ‘Just a Line’ AR doodling app now lets Android and iOS users collaborate”
Netflix for Android finally brings the much-needed update with redesigned U.I with larger controls, forward video, next episode button, and more. This redesigned U.I is long overdue as the player felt a little underwhelming as opposed to great content it carries. Continue reading “Netflix for Android finally gets redesigned UI with larger controls, next episode button and more”
WhatsApp for iOS is getting a new group audio calls feature; this means that soon you will be able to make voice calls with your multiple contacts right from WhatsApp. The new change is apparently server-side roll out, so it might take some time for everyone to get this new feature. Continue reading “WhatsApp for iOS gets group audio calling, beta update for Android brings ‘Select all’ chat option”
According to Avast, thousands of Android smartphones are being shipped with adware pre-installed, including the devices from manufacturers like ZTE and Archos. Interestingly, the majority of these devices are not certified by Google. The malware is named ‘Cosiloon’ creates an overlay to present an ad over a webpage within the users’ browser. Continue reading “Android smartphones being shipped with pre-installed ‘Cosiloon’ malware: Report”
Motorola has scheduled an event in Brazil on June 6th where the company is expected to launch the Moto Z3 Play. The smartphone has been in the news for quite some time now and most of the specifications and press images are already out in the open. The company has started sending out media invites, but as expected there is nothing in the mail that links to the Z3 Play launch. Continue reading “Motorola schedules an event on June 6th in Brazil, Moto Z3 Play expected”
In what can be seen as a surprising move, Android Creator Andy Rubin who floated Essential smartphone brand last year with the launch of Essential PH-1 is putting the company up for auction and has cancelled the next phone. Continue reading “Andy Rubin’s Essential is not shutting down, but Essential Phone 2 is cancelled”
Exactly after a year from launching the Galaxy Wide 2, Samsung in partnership with SK Telecom has announced the Wide 3 smartphone which like its predecessor will be exclusive to South Korea. The Galaxy Wide 3 sports a 5.5-inch HD display, and packs a 13MP rear camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Wide 3 with 5.5-inch HD display, 13MP front and rear cameras, Android Oreo announced”
WhatsApp is rolling out yet another beta update bringing the version number to V2.18.159. This update hints at two new features; new contact shortcut and media visibility. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta gets option to show or hide media in gallery, new contact shortcut”
Google back at the I/O event unveiled the Android P; next major upgrade, and today the company in a blog post has detailed the enterprise additions to Android P. If you notice clearly, Google has been giving a lot of importance to enterprise features and in Android P the biggest change is how users interact with the work profile. Continue reading “Google details enterprise additions to Android P; Tasks gets support for account switching”
Samsung has announced the Galaxy J4 (SM-J400) in the J-series. It comes with 5.5-inches AMOLED display with good old 16:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the Samsung’s very own Exynos 7570 Quad-Core 14nm processor with 2GB of RAM. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy J4 with 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, Exynos 7570 14nm SoC, Android 8.0 announced”
Twitter is rolling out its own Twemoji on Android, and this will replace the native emojis previously shown from Google and Samsung. This new emoji set looks to be targeting users on Android 7.x and below. After facing numerous cases of missing emojis on older systems, the new Twitter’s own Twemoji on Android will now be a fresh breath of air. Continue reading “Twitter rolls out its own Twemoji emojis on Android”
Asus has announced the rollout of Oreo update to the Zenfone 3 Zoom bringing the version to V80.20.179.40. Since it is a server side roll out, the update might take few days and will be available in batches. The company has been actively pushing Oreo update to Zenfone smartphones since the start of this year. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom Android 8.0 Oreo update starts rolling out”
