Amazon has announced that Prime Music listeners can simply ask Alexa to play music wherever they go. Listeners can now directly ask Alexa to play music from their favorite movie soundtracks, play music by mood, activity, era, genre, artists or create a playlist just by asking while eliminating the need to tap the Alexa icon. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Music gets Alexa hands-free feature to play music using voice”
Sony Electronics has introduced the α6400 its new inclusion to the E-mount mirrorless camera lineup. The α6400 boasts the world’s fastest autofocus (AF) acquisition of 0.02 seconds, and also brings the new advanced “Real-time Eye AF” and “Real-time Tracking” capabilities. It also includes high-speed shooting at up to 11 fps with AF/AE tracking. Continue reading “Sony α6400 mirrorless camera with real-time Eye Autofocus, real-time tracking, 24.2MP sensor announced”
Google’s Gboard is getting a new update bringing few visible changes on the surface and few tweaks from the inside. The update hints at a new and larger batch of emoticons are coming to Gboard. It also looks like Gboard might get the ability to send its own stickers to Whatsapp using WEBP format. Continue reading “Gboard v7.9 update brings support for more languages, predictive search; hints at new Emoticons, and more”
Apple has introduced new Smart Battery Cases designed for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. The design of the cases is similar to the past battery case option Apple offered for the iPhone 7 with a bump to add the extra battery pack and each offer varied battery life depending on the device. Continue reading “Apple introduces Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR”
Google has announced that Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites will be getting a new look and feel on the Web. While there may not be any functionality changes, users will notice visual improvements including Interface typography that uses Google’s custom-designed and highly-legible typefaces, controls and more. Continue reading “Google Docs, Sheets, Slides on the Web get Material Design”
After introducing the feature for iOS last month, Twitter is bringing the ability to switch between the latest and top Tweets for Android. When enabled, this will bring the latest Tweets to the top in you want to know what’s been happening. Twitter says that, over time, the company will learn your behavior. If you regularly switch to the latest tweets, Twitter will by default show them to you. Continue reading “Twitter for Android gets the ability to switch between latest and top Tweets”
YouTube has announced that it is updating its mobile app to make it easier to navigate through videos. The app will get a new horizontal swiping gesture that lets you move forward and backward through the video you are watching. Continue reading “YouTube for iOS gets new horizontal swiping gesture to navigate between videos”
Huawei has announced that Mate 20 Pro and HUAWEI P20 Pro now support Netflix HD & HDR content. The support for HD & HDR content has been made possible through Widevine L1 support. Continue reading “Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro get Netflix HD and HDR content support”
Toreto has launched GRAB S Bike Mobile Holder and GRAB-S Car Headrest Mounted Holder. The Grab Bike Holder helps you find your way through GPS, it enables you to hold your Smartphone comfortably while riding a bike. While the Grab-S works is a car headrest mounted holder. Continue reading “Toreto GRAB R bike mobile holder and GRAB S car headrest mounted holder launched”
According to Apple’s operating chief COO Jeff Williams testimony in the ongoing legal battle with Qualcomm, the company wanted to use Qualcomm’s 4G LTE modems in its newest iPhones, but the chipmaker wouldn’t sell to it. This had a major effect on how quickly Apple can make the shift to 5G. Continue reading “Apple wanted to use Qualcomm modems on iPhone XS and iPhone XR, but was refused”
Google has announced that it is upgrading default messaging on eligible phones to RCS on Project Fi. In the coming weeks, all compatible phones designed for Fi will get faster data coverage in more places around the world. Continue reading “Google Fi gets RCS chat, to roll out faster 4G LTE speeds in 33 more countries”
Wilito, which is a semiconductor pioneer has raised a $30 million series B for a total of $50 million in funding. This comes after the company’s demonstration of the first-ever sticker-sized Bluetooth sensor tag incorporating an ARM processor powered solely by scavenging energy from ambient radio frequencies. Continue reading “Wiliot gets $30 million funding from Amazon, Samsung and others for sticker-sized Battery-free Bluetooth tag”
Just as rumored, Spotify and T-series which is India’s leading music and film company have agreed to a global content agreement. The deal will see Spotify’s worldwide audience gain access to T-Series’ entire Indian song catalog, including Bollywood and regional movie soundtracks, as well as non-film albums and emerging artist content. Continue reading “Spotify and T-Series ink global content partnership”
The Wireless Power Consortium is a group of companies for developing and promoting the Qi wireless charging standard. OPPO has now joined the organization, indicating that future Oppo and OnePlus phones will have Qi wireless charging. Continue reading “OPPO joins Wireless Power Consortium, future phones could support Qi wireless charging”
Apple said to have held talks with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek Inc. along with existing vendor Intel Corp to supply 5G modem chips for 2019 iPhones, according to an Apple executive’s testimony at a trial between Qualcomm Inc and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. Continue reading “Apple considered Samsung, MediaTek 5G modems for 2019 iPhones”
