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Google is shutting down Google+ following massive data breach

Google earlier this year started Project Strobe which is review system for third-party developer access to Google account and Android device data and its philosophy around apps’ data access. Google today is announcing the first four findings and actions from this review. Google is shutting down Google+ for consumers. The company says that users over the years wanted to better understand how to control the data they choose to share with apps on Google+. Continue reading “Google is shutting down Google+ following massive data breach”

TCL 65X4 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Android TV with Harman Kardon speakers launched in India

TCL Electronics has launched the 65X, India’s first Google-certified Android QLED TV. It comes with Harman Kardon speakers and packs 4K UHD display with HDR features enable it to reproduce all shades of light and natural color in stunning detail. Continue reading “TCL 65X4 65-inch 4K UHD HDR QLED Android TV with Harman Kardon speakers launched in India”

Twitter for Android and iOS gets new ‘Data-Saver’ mode

Twitter has rolled out an update to its Twitter mobile app which brings Dava-Saving feature to let users have more control over their data usage. Instead of saving data using the Lite app, users can instead turn on the toggle to save data using the main app. Continue reading “Twitter for Android and iOS gets new ‘Data-Saver’ mode”

TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 with 6.2-inch HD+ notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, face unlock launched in India at Rs.13,499

TECNO CAMON iCLICK2

TECNO Mobile has launched the CAMON iCLICK2 smartphone, its latest budget smartphone with dual rear cameras. It sports a 6.2” HD+ screen, 19:9 Super Full View notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, and AI Face Unlock. Continue reading “TECNO CAMON iCLICK2 with 6.2-inch HD+ notch display, 24MP AI selfie camera, face unlock launched in India at Rs.13,499”

SHARP Aquos Zero with 6.22-inch OLED WQHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM announced

SHARP Aquos Zero

SHARP today has introduced the Aquos Zero which features the company’s first OLED panel that is designed and manufactured in-house. It sports a 6.22-inch WQHD+ (1440×2992) display with support for the DCI-P3 color space and Dolby Vision. It also has a huge notch above the display and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Continue reading “SHARP Aquos Zero with 6.22-inch OLED WQHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 6GB RAM announced”

Google Maps update brings real-time public transport updates, Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play Music integration

Google Mps

Google today announced that it is rolling out new features on Google Maps to help you take control of your daily commute. The new commute tab feature one-tap access to live traffic and transit information tailored to your commute. It will let you know if your commute is going to be a normal one or if you’ll need extra time.

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Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations

Swiftkey Translator

Microsoft today announced that it is integrating its Translator within Swiftkey keyboard for Android. The Translator uses artificial intelligence to provide translations for more than 60 languages. Continue reading “Microsoft integrates AI Translator within Swiftkey for Android for real-time translations”

Google Maps for Android and iOS get group planning

Google Maps

Google today announced that starting today, users can use Google Maps to easily plan where to go as a group. All you have to do is just long press on any place to add the place to shortlist-the small floating bubble on the side of your screen. Once you’ve added places, you can quickly share the list with your friends on any messaging platform, add or remove additional places, and vote together in Google Maps.
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ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more

ARCore

Google’s ARCore is getting a new update that brings support for more phones and tablets including the likes of Galaxy Note9, OnePlus 6T, and ROG Phone, and the Sony Xperia X. The list of supported devices is compiled from the device profiles included within the ARCore APK. Continue reading “ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more”

Android Messages app update brings advanced search features

Android Messages

Google is rolling out a new search overhaul to ‘Android Messages.’ Now you can find more of the content shared in your conversations in Android Messages, by simply searching by contact or type of content.

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Apple Music for Android gets support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages and more

Apple Music for Android is getting a new update today which brings support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages, and more. These features were tested in private Apple Music beta last month. Continue reading “Apple Music for Android gets support for Android Auto, lyric search, redesigned artist pages and more”

Google rolls out Family Link app to more countries, expands parental controls to manage teens

Last year, Google introduced the Family Link app last year to help parents stay in the loop while their kids are using Android devices. Family Link helps parents keep an eye on screen time, manage the apps their kids can use and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out Family Link app to more countries, expands parental controls to manage teens”

Gboard 7.6 beta brings Floating Keyboard; hints at Halloween GIFs, support for more languages

Gboard

Google with Gboard V7.6 seems to be pushing the Floating Keyboard which was earlier spotted in Gboard v7.4. The update also hints at upcoming features like Halloween GIFs and new languages. Continue reading “Gboard 7.6 beta brings Floating Keyboard; hints at Halloween GIFs, support for more languages”

WhatsApp said to be working on Dark Mode for Android and iOS

WhatsApp is said to be working on ‘Dark Mode’ which has been a long overdue. YouTube, Android Messages in the recent times are updated to dark mode and Android Phone is also scheduled to get the feature soon. This mode comes as a savior for users who are into WhatsApp especially at nights. Continue reading “WhatsApp said to be working on Dark Mode for Android and iOS”

Chrome 70 beta brings fingerprint login support for Web Authentication on Android and Mac, enables TLS 1.3 and more

Chrome has been updated to V70 beta as the V69 is finally stable. This beta is not as big as the previous version but has security-focused features. Chrome 67 for desktop has added web authentications which will allow sites to use fingerprint or a Bluetooth key as the sole login method. This API is now enabled by default on Android. Continue reading “Chrome 70 beta brings fingerprint login support for Web Authentication on Android and Mac, enables TLS 1.3 and more”