Google’s ARCore is getting a new update bringing the version number to V1.7. This update brings new Augmented Faces API for the front camera and other improvements. It creates a “high quality, 468-point 3D mesh” of a user’s face, which can be used to create effects. Continue reading “ARCore V1.7 update brings Augmented Faces APIs, ARCore Elements and UI improvements”
Google Keyboard for iOS is finally getting haptics keyboard owing to the presence of a Taptic engine in iOS flagships since 2016. However, even the default keyboard does not support haptic feedback, but the latest Gboard update comes with support for haptics on every key press. Continue reading “Google Gboard for iOS gets haptic feedback on iPhone 7 and later”
Twitter has announced that it is testing the ability to check profiles on iOS without leaving your timeline. To access a profile while scrolling through the timeline, simply tap any @handle in a Tweet, take a peek and scroll right back. Continue reading “Twitter testing new pop-up design to quickly view profile details on iOS”
Instagram is said to be internally testing a web version of Instagram Direct messaging that lets users to chat with others without the app. When this feature rolls out, the Direct message will be available on the desktop, Android, iOS and the mobile web browser. Continue reading “Instagram said to be testing web version of Direct messages”
Google app is finally getting a new beta update, there are two distinct beta versions of the Google app; 9.21 and 9.23. Both these versions reveal a new Assistant device ID named “nexus” for an upcoming feature or hardware category, as well as a “Labs” feature. Continue reading “Google app beta update hints at ‘NexusAmChips’ Assistant device ID, ‘Labs’ feature, more”
Gmail’s new Web UI rolled out almost a year ago and the platform ever since has been constantly gaining new features including snoozing for emails and much more. The company today is adding a new context menu for the right click with twelve commonly-used actions. Continue reading “Gmail for web gets right-click context menu with reply, forward, mute and more”
Google at the I/O developers conference had showcased the new augmented reality feature for Google Maps which is aimed at providing users with directions from your phone’s camera in real-time. Though the company is still testing the feature, it is rolling out to a handful of users. Continue reading “Google Maps AR navigation beta starts rolling out”
Opera has announced that it is testing new in-built browser VPN for its Android browser. Beta users are the first ones to test the VPN. It is a free, unlimited and has no-log VPN feature. Continue reading “Opera browser for Android beta gets built-in free VPN”
Apple has started informing app developers to remove or disclose their use of analytics code that allows them to record how a user interacts with their iPhone apps or face removal from the app store. This comes after major companies, like Expedia, Hollister, and Hotels.com were spotted using a third-party analytics tool to record every tap and swipe inside the app. Continue reading “Apple warns app developers to remove or disclose screen recording code”
Twitter, Inc. has announced financial results for its fourth quarter of 2018 which had total revenue of $909 million, an increase of 24% year-over-year. The company’s advertising revenue totaled $791 million, an increase of 23% year-over-year. Twitter’s total ad engagements increased 33% year-over-year and the cost per engagement decreased 7% year-over-year. Continue reading “Twitter reports $909 million revenue, 24% YoY growth and 126 million monetizable daily active users in Q4 2018”
Update – February 7, 2019: Netflix has rolled out Smart Downloads feature for iOS users. Similar to Android and Windows, this will automatically delete episodes you’ve watched and download the next one when you are connected to WiFi. You can disable it from the Downloads section. Grab the latest version of the iOS app to enjoy the feature.
Skype has introduced a new background blur in Skype video calls. Background blur in Skype is similar to background blur in Microsoft Teams. It focuses your face where it belongs with a simple toggle. You can turn on the background blur simply by right-clicking or from the Skype settings, your background will be instantly and subtly blurred. Continue reading “Skype for desktop gets AI background blur for video calls”
A new commit that was spotted on Chromium Gerrit points at a new “Never-Slow Mode” for Chrome. The description reads “an experimental browsing mode that restricts resource loading and runtime processing to deliver a consistently fast experience,” but at a cost: Google warns that it “may silently break content.” Continue reading “Google Chrome could get Never-Slow mode for a faster browsing experience”
WhatsApp has outlined how it is tackling abuse and spread of fake news on the messaging platform. The company said that they have built a machine learning system to detect users with abusive behavior and those sending bulk messages and creating multiple accounts with the sole purpose of spreading false and abusive content. Continue reading “WhatsApp uses machine learning to detect bulk messaging and automated behaviour”
Facebook Messenger finally gets ‘delete message’ feature months after promising the rollout. You can easily remove your sent message on Messenger – whether it’s to one person or a group, similar to that on WhatsApp. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger ‘Unsend’ feature now available for everyone”
