Samsung had pushed out Android Pie beta update for the Galaxy Note8 early last week and the company is now rolling out the second update. This fixes various issues such as camera app force-close when shooting slow-mo video, viewfinder freezing and undetected music stored on the microSD card and more. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Android Pie second beta update with camera fixes released; Galaxy A7 and A9 2018 update expected in March”
According to several reports, users with 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models, particularly those with the Touch Bar are facing backlight issues. This results in a so-called “stage light effect” along the bottom of the display. Continue reading “Apple 2016 and newer MacBook Pro models with touchbar report display issues due to fragile flex cables”
Fortnite for Android comes to HONOR View20 and is also one of the few phones to support 60 FPS mode. Fortnite for Android didn’t have a traditional Play Store release, instead, it is available only to compatible phones through its website. It was first released for Samsung smartphones starting from August last year and expanded to other devices later. Continue reading “Fortnite for HONOR View20 60fps version and Honor Guard Fortnite outfit announced”
As mentioned in December 2017, Google starting from April 16, 2019, will transition classic Hangouts users on G Suite domains to Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet. Between April and September 2019, Google says that features from classic Hangouts will come to Chat. Continue reading “Google to upgrade classic Hangout users to Hangouts Chat and Meet from October 2019”
Twitter for the web is getting a new interface that brings several key features including a newly designed emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts, upgraded trends, advanced search, and more. Continue reading “Twitter’s new web interface brings emoji button, quick keyboard shortcuts and more”
BenQ has launched the CinePrime W5700 and W2700 DLP projectors. These are the world’s first 4K home theater DLP projectors featuring DCI-P3 color. These come with projector-optimized HDR-PRO support and individual factory color calibration. Continue reading “BenQ CinePrime W5700 and W2700 DLP 4K projectors launched in India”
CNIL has issued a penalty of $57 million against Google for violating Europe’s strict new data privacy laws. The agency accuses Google of not fully disclosing to users how their personal data is collected nor how the data is eventually used. It further accuses Google of not properly obtaining user consent for showing them personalized ads. Continue reading “Google hit with $57 million GDPR penalty by french watchdog CNIL”
BoAt lifestyle has launched the Alexa powered smart speaker; the Stone 700A in India. It comes with IPX6 water resistance and features 1.75-inch x 2 full range drivers that pump out a power output of 10W RMS. It supports Alexa and connects via Bluetooth V4.2. Continue reading “BoAt Stone 700A Alexa-powered water-resistant smart speaker launched for Rs. 3199”
Samsung has announced new value pack update to Gear S3 and Gear Sport which brings Galaxy Watch functions. The update brings 20 indoor workouts, allowing the smartwatch to track 39 different types of exercise. The update also simplifies the sleep notifications that users receive when they wake up in the morning. Continue reading “Samsung Gear S3 and Gear Sport Value pack update brings Health, UI, app improvements and more”
Telegram is bringing new group permissions which would allow admins to restrict all members from posting specific kinds of content. Or even restrict members from sending messages altogether. Telegram is bumping up the group limit to 200,000 members. Continue reading “Telegram v5.2 update expands group limit to 200,000 members, ability to recover deleted chats and more”
In a move to tackle Jio, Airtel has launched a new long-term recharge plan for its prepaid users in India. Under this package, users get unlimited calling, 1GB data per day, and SMS benefits like the rest of the combo packages for 365 days. Continue reading “Airtel launches Rs. 1699 package with 1GB data per day, unlimited calling with 365 days validity”
ZAAP has launched “Quick Touch Three” and “Magnetic Touch Two” Mobile Car Mounts in India. These new Car Mounts are designed and developed using ZAAP’s Patented QT Technology and manufactured in South Korea. The company says that the design of both car mounts is done by Marc Nelson who is a well recognized Industrial Designer. Continue reading “ZAAP launches Quick Touch Three and Magnetic Touch Two mobile car mounts”
Verily has announced a health watch in 2017 that is aimed at offering insights into medical conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and PTSD. Now, Verily has received FDA clearance for the watch’s electrocardiogram (ECG) technology.
Continue reading “Alphabet’s Verily Study Watch gets FDA approval for ECG feature”
Facebook is introducing new Community Actions; the News Feed petition feature this week. These Community Actions could unite neighbors to request a change from their local and national elected officials and government agencies. Continue reading “Facebook Community Actions lets users file for petitions”
BSNL has launched the Bharat fiber to the home service where it will offer 35GB data per day at as low as Rs.1.1 per GB and speeds of up to 100Mbps to take on Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. This move comes at a time where Jio is expanding its GigaFiber to over 1400 cities in the country before official roll out. Continue reading “BSNL Bharat Fiber broadband home service at Rs 1.1 per GB launched”
