Google challenges $5.04 billion European Commission antitrust fine

Google

Alphabet unit Google has challenged the fine imposed by the European Union antitrust regulators in July. The commission has fined Google a record 4.34-billion euro (£3.8 billion) for imposing illegal restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile networks to cement its dominant position in general internet search. Continue reading “Google challenges $5.04 billion European Commission antitrust fine”

Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490

BackBeat Fit 2100

Plantronics has launched a series of products including BackBeat FIT and BackBeat GO line that is perfect for runners, fitness enthusiasts, students and active people of all stripes. These are capable of delivering supreme audio quality and features Always Aware feature that enables outdoor enthusiasts to “hear what truly matters”. Continue reading “Plantronics BackBeat FIT sports earphones and BackBeat GO over-the-ear headphones launched starting at Rs. 6490”

YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490

YU YUPHORIA

YU Televentures, which is a subsidiary of Micromax Informatics has launched YU YUPHORIA Andriod-based Smart TV its first-ever television. It sports a 40-inch Smart LED display that allows its user to cast media from their smartphone to the Smart TV. Continue reading “YU YUPHORIA 40-inch Full HD LED Smart TV launched for Rs. 18490”

Twitter to drop support for creation of Moments on Android and iOS on October 23rd

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Twitter today announced that it is removing the ability to create Moments on the Twitter for iOS or Android apps on October 23rd. The company says that it often removes the features that aren’t used much to focus on building other products that are used most.  Continue reading “Twitter to drop support for creation of Moments on Android and iOS on October 23rd”

Instagram rolls out new tools to detect bullying in photos and captions, introduces new camera effect

Instagram today has introduced new tools to help combat bullying, including a new way to identify and report bullying in photos. It is also introducing a camera effect to help spread kindness in Stories. The company will use machine learning technology to detect bullying in photos and their captions and send them to the Instagram Community Operations team to review. Continue reading “Instagram rolls out new tools to detect bullying in photos and captions, introduces new camera effect”

Google Pixel 3 Camera brings redesigned UI, RAW support, new panorama mode and more [APK]

Pixel 3 Google Camera

Google has announced the Pixel 3 flagships with a new improved camera and camera APK which sports multiple difference from the current app on Pixels and Pixel 2 XL. These changes include an updated interface, RAW support, and a new panorama mode. Continue reading “Google Pixel 3 Camera brings redesigned UI, RAW support, new panorama mode and more [APK]”

Google Pixel phones to get Smart Compose in Gmail app, expands support to Spanish, French, Italian and Portuguese

Back in May, Google introduced ‘Smart Compose’ in Gmail on the web, which uses machine learning to help you draft emails faster. Now, Google announced that it is bringing Smart Compose to the Gmail mobile app, starting with Pixel 3. Smart Compose will offer writing suggestions as you type and if you like what you see, just swipe right to use it.
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Google rebrands AR Stickers to Playground, brings new animations, AI recommendations

Google Playground

Google has introduced a new camera feature ‘Playground’ which is a new mode in the Pixel camera to create and play with the world around you. It brings more cameos including superheroes, stickers that animate around you into the scene. It uses AI to recommend content for expressing yourself.
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Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor

Google Photos Live Album

Google has introduced the ‘Live Album’ feature that can turn any album into a live album. You can just choose the people you want to see, and Google Photos will automatically add photos of them to your album as you take them and then share the album with family and friends. Continue reading “Google Photos gets new ‘live album’ automatic sharing, and depth editor”

Google Home Hub smart display with 7-inch touch screen display, built-in Assistant announced at $149

Google today has announced the ‘Google Home Hub’ Google Home Hub with Google Assistant built-in where you can use your voice to get the best of Google—Search, YouTube, Google Photos, Calendar, Maps and more—right on Google Home Hub’s display. It comes with a 7-inch touch screen display that fit right into your home.  Continue reading “Google Home Hub smart display with 7-inch touch screen display, built-in Assistant announced at $149”

Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update

Nokia 6.1 Plus

After Nokia 7 Plus Stable Pie update, HMD Global is now letting Nokia 6.1 Plus users test the Android 9.0 Pie beta before stable roll out. The company already announced that Android Pie update coming to Nokia 6.1 and 6.1 Plus in October, Nokia 8 and Nokia 8 Sirocco in November. Continue reading “Nokia 6.1 Plus gets Android 9.0 (Pie) beta update”

GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999

GOME C7 Note

GOME has announced its entry in India in partnership with Agaston Mobile Private Limited who have already created their own space in the Indian mobile market with its brand Tambo Mobile. GOME’s India venture will be its first overseas operation. The company has also announced its new C Series smartphones in India. Continue reading “GOME C7 and C7 Note with 18:9 displays, fingerprint sensor, Face unlock launched in India starting at Rs. 5999”

Toreto Whizz waterproof Bluetooth Stereo headset with on-device music storage launched in India

Toreto has launched ‘Whizz’ waterproof wireless headsets. These pack lightweight design and are also flexible. It comes with a 200mAh battery with up to 8 hours of backup. It comes with one of the smartest features including redialling a number; on triple clicking the Multi-Functional Button (MFB). Continue reading “Toreto Whizz waterproof Bluetooth Stereo headset with on-device music storage launched in India”

Google to limit call log and SMS permission access to apps on Play Store, announces new Android Contacts API restrictions

Google PlayStore

Google announced that it is refining its ‘Developer Program Policies’ to include limits to call log and SMS permission access, prohibitions against surveillance and “commercial spyware apps,” and new Android Contacts API restrictions. Google to allow access to Call Log and SMS data for apps that are set as “default” for those actions. Continue reading “Google to limit call log and SMS permission access to apps on Play Store, announces new Android Contacts API restrictions”

Google Slides gets real-time automated closed captions

Google Slides

Google today has launched automated closed captions in Google Slides. The feature will gradually roll out to all Slides users starting this week. The closed captions feature is available when presenting in Google Slides. It uses your computer’s microphone to detect your spoken presentation, then transcribes in real time. Continue reading “Google Slides gets real-time automated closed captions”