It is widely known that Google is working on called ‘Project Fuchsia,’ which is an experimental OS for tablets and phones. However, Bloomberg reports that Fuchsia could replace Android and Chrome OS within the next five years. It is being designed to accommodate voice interactions and frequent security updates. Continue reading “Google’s Project Fuchsia OS said to be successor to Android”
The EU has fined Google with a $5.04 billion for forcing its apps on Android manufacturers. To put it in simple words, EU wants Google to unbundle its Chrome and Search app from Android phones, but this might have implication in the future of free-Android business model. Google CEO Sundar Pichai in a response to EU’s $5 billion fine, claims that users install an average of 50 apps themselves and also gives the ability to remove the pre-installed app any time they wish. Continue reading “Google warns change in Android business model post $5.04 billion EU penalty”
Instagram apart from building a new two-factor authentication is also working on bringing the ability for public accounts to remove followers. This feature was available for Private accounts holders for a long time and it is only now the feature is making the news for public account holders. Continue reading “Instagram testing the ability to allow public accounts to remove followers”
Instagram currently offers two-factor authentication through SMS that delivers a password reset or login code via text message. But the company has now confirmed that it is building a non-SMS two-factor authentication system that works with security apps like Google Authenticator or Duo. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing non-SMS two factor authentication”
Update: Mute Shortcuts that appeared in WhatsApp beta for Android 2.18.214 is now available for everyone from beta version 2.18.216. This feature allows you quickly mute a chat, directly from the Notification Center when you receive over 51 messages from the same chat. The update doesn’t enable Mark as Read shortcut feature in the Notification Center yet.
Emporio Armani today has announced the latest-generation connected Wear OS smartwatch with touchscreens. It packs a 1.19-inch AMOLED display and is powered by the aging Snapdragon 2100. They come with smart features like Google Assistant and Google Pay. Continue reading “Emporio Armani connected Wear OS smartwatch with 1.19-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 2100 announced”
Google has pushed a new beta update to its Google app and this update details how the last remnant of Google Now will soon be killed. It also hints at some minor tweaks to Podcasts and Lens. It features a “deprecation_warning” for a widget. “Feed” is most likely to be removed since how it is the last piece linked to Google Now. Continue reading “Google app update hints at podcasts episode search, Google Lens intro text and more”
LG is finally rolling out the Oreo update to the LG V30 Plus which will turn the phone into LG V30 ThinQ with AI Camera. After updating, the start screen of the device will now show LG V30ThinQ branding instead of LG V30 Plus. The update comes with build number OPRR1.170623.026 and software version V20b-IND-XX. Continue reading “LG V30 Plus Android Oreo update in India brings AI Cam, ThinQ branding”
Mozilla today has announced the first Firefox mobile test pilot for mobile devices. The company is taking these steps toward bringing Mozilla’s mission of privacy, security, and control to mobile apps beyond the browser. The two apps it is introducing are the lockbox password manager for iOS and Note app. Continue reading “Mozilla announces first Firefox Mobile Test Pilot – Notes for Android, Lockbox password manager for iOS”
Twitter is finally rolling out a new bottom navigation bar for Android much like how it is for iOS. This makes it easier for navigation while browsing through the latest tweets. However, this change doesn’t let you swipe between the various tabs of the app such as Home, Search, Notifications, and Messages. Continue reading “Twitter for Android finally gets a new bottom navigation bar”
PUBG is consistently releasing a fresh new update since it launched back in March. In May it rolled out the much talked 0.5.0 update and in June it released the 0.6.0 which is currently the stable release. Though it tests the upcoming stable release before it rolls out, the beta of the game is not so easy to find for everyone who might be interested. To make the process easy, Tencent Games released the PUBG mobile beta on the Play Store. Continue reading “PUBG mobile beta version for Android released on the Play Store”
Emirates Skywards which is the loyalty programme of Emirates airline has partnered with the ENTERTAINER to launch its own Emirates Skywards GO app for members. The app is a mobile travel companion that offers members access to over 4,400 2-for-1 offers at some of the best restaurants and spas in over 20 cities. Continue reading “Emirates Skywards GO companion app for Android and iOS released”
Google Play Games app is getting a new update (v5.10) which brings features like new setting to disable autoplay videos, new search, removed settings to disabled Quest and Request notifications (v5.9), added Snake, YouTube links under games in the carousel (v5.8), White nav bar (v5.8). It is also bringing a new progress screen to a small group of users. Continue reading “Google Play Games update brings Search, Snake game, YouTube videos with gameplay and more”
Microsoft has been moving its focus in bringing out more apps that are daily usable by users. With Microsoft’s Edge browser and Launcher striking gold with millions of downloads in Play Store and App Store, the company sure has a scope to do more. The company’s Movies & TV app is currently only available on Windows-based platforms like Windows 10 PC, Xbox, and Windows 10 Mobile. Continue reading “Microsoft said to be working on Movies & TV app for Android and iOS”
Ahead of the official release in August, RED Hydrogen One which was introduced last year has been spotted Geekbench benchmarks. It confirms most of the previously rumored details like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, and 6GB of RAM.
Continue reading “RED Hydrogen One with 5.7-inch holographic display, 6GB RAM, Android 8.1 specifications surface in benchmarks”
