Apple iPhone XS Max components cost $443 to build: Report

Apple iPhone XS Max

Following the tradition, Techinsights has completed the teardown of the iPhone XS Max A1921 model, with 256GB capacity. The teardown reveals new notched battery for the first time in an iPhone, Apple-designed power management IC for the iPhone XS Max. However, we now have the pricing of the components used on the iPhone XS Max.  Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max components cost $443 to build: Report”

Microsoft announces mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One; partners with Razer

Xbox Razer

Microsoft today announced that it is bringing support for mouse and keyboard on Xbox One for select Xbox Insiders in the coming weeks. With this new support, developers can include mouse and keyboard support in their games. The support is being added title-by-title basis. Continue reading “Microsoft announces mouse and keyboard support to Xbox One; partners with Razer”

ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more

ARCore

Google’s ARCore is getting a new update that brings support for more phones and tablets including the likes of Galaxy Note9, OnePlus 6T, and ROG Phone, and the Sony Xperia X. The list of supported devices is compiled from the device profiles included within the ARCore APK. Continue reading “ARCore update brings support for Razer Phone, Galaxy Note 9, upcoming OnePlus 6T and more”

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter with support for up to three players goes on sale starting at $299.99

HTC Vive today announced that it is launching the Vive Wireless Adapter that was introduced earlier this year. This frees Vive owners from the tether back to the PC and letting users experience the full potential of premium VR. It is compatible with both the Vive and Vive Pro. Continue reading “HTC Vive Wireless Adapter with support for up to three players goes on sale starting at $299.99”

Google Chrome will automatically log in users when signing into a Google service, brings more control for Automatic Login

Google Chrome

With the upcoming Chrome release, whenever you sign into any Google website on Chrome, you will also be signed into Chrome with the same account, as reported earlier. You will also see your Google Account picture right in the Chrome UI, so you can easily see your sign-in status. When you sign out, either directly from Chrome or from any Google website, you’re completely signed out of your Google Account.
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Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to improve performance of Intel chips

Qualcomm

Qualcomm seems to be in no mood to stop its legal battle against Apple as the chip maker freshly accuses Apple of stealing software and tools to improve chips from its rival Intel. Qualcomm is asking the judge to include the consideration of the latest accusations to a case between the two in state court in California. The suit is due to go to trial in April next year. Continue reading “Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing trade secrets to improve performance of Intel chips”

Android Messages app update brings advanced search features

Android Messages

Google is rolling out a new search overhaul to ‘Android Messages.’ Now you can find more of the content shared in your conversations in Android Messages, by simply searching by contact or type of content.

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Café Coffee Day, PowerSquare partner to offer wireless charging network for cafes across India

PowerSquare, Cafe Coffee Day

Café Coffee Day today announced that it has partnered PowerSquare which is one of the leading wireless power solution provider in the world to unveil India’s biggest wireless charging network for cafes across the country. The network has installed 300+ wireless charging spots across 100+ cafes in leading cities like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, and Delhi. Continue reading “Café Coffee Day, PowerSquare partner to offer wireless charging network for cafes across India”

Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger to leave the company

Instagram

Instagram Co-founders; Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger today have announced that they have resigned and plan to leave the company in the coming weeks. This move adds challenges to Instagram’s parent company, Facebook. kevin Systrom who is currently Instagram’s chief executive, and Mike Krieger, the chief technical officer have notified Instagram’s leadership team and Facebook about their decision to leave the company. Continue reading “Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger to leave the company”

Apple iPhone XS Max has the ‘best smartphone display’: DisplayMate

Apple earlier this month had launched the iPhone XS and XS Max smartphones with OLED Super Retina HDR display and the iPhone XR with Liquid Retina Display. DisplayMate Technologies which is known for their accurate and in-depth evaluation of smartphone displays has completed its comprehensive evaluation of the iPhone XS Max and rated it as the ‘Best smartphone display.’ Continue reading “Apple iPhone XS Max has the ‘best smartphone display’: DisplayMate”

Snapchat testing option to purchase products on Amazon right from Snapchat camera

Snapchat

Snap.Inc today announced that beginning this week, it will be testing new ways to search for products on Amazon right from the Snapchat camera. It also said that it will be rolling it out slowly and hence it is making this announcement ahead of the release. Continue reading “Snapchat testing option to purchase products on Amazon right from Snapchat camera”

Some Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max users are reporting poor LTE and Wi-Fi reception

Apple iPhone XS and XS Max which went on sale recently are getting complaints from customers who are noticing an issue with LTE and Wi-Fi speeds and connectivity when compared to other, older Apple devices. Multiple users have reported that there are noticeable differences in cellular reception between the iPhone XS models and the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, suggesting this is a widespread problem. Continue reading “Some Apple iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max users are reporting poor LTE and Wi-Fi reception”

Google adds activity cards and collections to Search results

Google Search Collections

Google has shared new features that help you resume tasks where you left off, keep track of ideas and content that you found useful, and get relevant suggestions of things to explore next. The new activity card will help you pick up from where you left off in Search. Continue reading “Google adds activity cards and collections to Search results”

Google overhauls Image search on desktop, brings Lens to Google Images

Google Images

Google has introduced three fundamental shifts including a range of new features that use AI to make your search experience more visual. The company also announced that it is making the Google Images experience even more useful and powerful. Continue reading “Google overhauls Image search on desktop, brings Lens to Google Images”

Google News Feed is now ‘Discover’; gets revamped with fresh new look, new types of content and more

Google Discover

Google last year introduced the ‘Google Feed’ which will surface relevant content from the web to you even when you’re not searching. Today, Google is a major making change to it including a new name, a fresh look, and a brand-new set of features. The ‘Google Feed’ will be called ‘Discover’. Continue reading “Google News Feed is now ‘Discover’; gets revamped with fresh new look, new types of content and more”