Hike today announced ‘Total’ feature with an aim to bring internet to the next billion users. It is capable of bringing essential services like messaging, news, recharge and more without needing an active data connection. For the sections that require data, Hike is offering data plans for as low as Rs. 1. Continue reading “Hike Total offers essential services like messaging, news, recharge and more without internet”
Facebook started asking people to install Messenger app a few years back and the company kept on pushing it with features to a level that made the app clumsy and cluttered. In its goals for 2018, the company’s David Marcus, head of the messenger highlighted the changes that are coming to messenger this year. Continue reading “Facebook to redesign Messenger with real time communication, customer care channels and more”
After announcing its plans to open its first AI lab in China last month, Google today has silently opened the 3rd office in Shenzhen in its latest expansion in China. Shenzhen city in China is known for being a global hardware hub, and the office isn’t a fully functional campus. Instead, it is just space within a serviced office and will start this week. Continue reading “Google expands its presence in China, opens new office in Shenzhen”
YouTube is now testing new ‘Dark Mode’ for its iOS mobile app. A screenshot with the new option in the setting page is being posted by a user on Reddit. The feature is already live for some and is enabled with YouTube app version number 13.01.4. Continue reading “YouTube testing new dark mode on iOS mobile app”
Trojans and Malware are not new to Android; they keep attacking the operating system taking advantage of the loophole. However, the Skygofree Android Trojan is very peculiar and something unique. Discovered by Kaspersky, Skygofree can track the location of the device, turn on audio recording, control WiFi networks and can also manage apps like Facebook Messenger, Skype, Viber, and WhatsApp. Continue reading “Skygofree Android Trojan can track location of the device, turn on audio recording and more”
BlackBerry in a keynote address at the North American International Automotive Show (NAIAS) announced Jarvis transformational cybersecurity software. The company says that it is initially marketing the solution to automakers whose complex software supply chains create compelling and urgent use cases that Jarvis can help solve today. Continue reading “BlackBerry Jarvis transformational cybersecurity software announced”
Following the footsteps of OnePlus and Xiaomi, Vivo now has launched the online store in India where all the Vivo phones, as well as accessories, will be sold exclusively. As a part of the launch, the company is also hosting launch carnival where it is offering discounts and offers on various Vivo phones. Continue reading “Vivo launches online store in India, announces launch carnival offers”
Huawei has announced Android 8.0 Oreo beta program for P10 and P10 Plus as the company’s Romania Facebook page has put out post seeking testers for the Oreo update. The company has already rolled out the update for Mate 9 Pro, P10 and P10 Plus in China and now its turn for the international variants. Continue reading “Huawei P10 and P10 Plus Android Oreo beta update starts rolling out”
Huawei’s online brand Honor has confirmed that Honor 8 which was launched back in October 2016 won’t be getting the Android 8.0 Oreo update. The company confirmed the news on Twitter in a response to the user’s query. On the other hand, it has also clarified that the Android 8.0 update with latest EMUI 8.0 is under evaluation for the Honor 6X. Continue reading “Honor 8 won’t get Android 8.0 Oreo update, Honor 6X Oreo update under evaluation”
Users of TP-Link, Linksys and Synology routers are reporting a consistent network crashes when the Google Home Max device is online. Many users took Google Product Forum and Reddit to report the issue which started off with Home Max device and later noticed even on the less expensive Google Home and Chromecast devices. Continue reading “Google Home, Chromecast devices said to be crashing WiFi networks, Google is looking into it”
TAG Heuer announced the Connected Modular 41 Android Wear smartwatch which is the successor to the Modular 45 launched last year. The smartwatch will obviously run on Android Wear platform, but the version isn’t clear. The Connected Module 41 measures 41mm in diameter and come in seven standard models. Continue reading “TAG Heuer Connected Modular 41 Android Wear Smartwatch announced”
Google recently updated Duo app that brought a slightly updated look to the contact list, fun rearrangement of pixels. One of the most significant features in the update was the ability of Duo to call people that haven’t installed or registered with Duo in the past. Continue reading “Google Duo can now make calls with users who haven’t installed the app, Allo message previews improved”
Though AMD’s initial response to Spectre security flaw was positive as the company said the impact is ‘near zero’, today it confirmed that the processors are vulnerable to both variants of the Spectre security flaw. The company further added that it is rolling out firmware updates available for Ryzen and EPYC owners this week. Continue reading “AMD chips vulnerable to both variants of Spectre security flaw, firmware updates coming this week”
A french security researcher has reportedly found a security flaw in the mAadhaar app which makes it easy for someone with physical access to any user’s phone to acquire their personal Aadhaar card details. In a series of Tweets, he explained the flaw and has pointed out the issues that afflict the mAadhaar Android app. Continue reading “mAadhaar app security flaw makes it easy to steal Aadhaar data”
US-based Kai Technologies, a mobile operating system provider today announced its successful growth and presence in the Indian market through the JioPhone. KaiOS is already available in U.S. and Canada through partnerships with Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile since 2017. Continue reading “Kai Technologies announces successful growth of KaiOS in India through JioPhone”
