WhatsApp for Android beta and iOS gets ‘dismiss as admin’ feature

WhatsApp iOS, Android Dismiss As Admin

WhatsApp is now rolling out ‘dismiss as admin’ feature for Android and iOS which is long overdue. WhatsApp was first found testing this feature back in January 2018. This feature will let group administrators demote other admins, but group creators can’t be dismissed from being an admin.  Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta and iOS gets ‘dismiss as admin’ feature”

Microsoft Windows Defender Browser Protection released for Chrome

Google Chrome

Microsoft today has launched the Windows Defender antivirus scanner for Chrome. It is a Chrome extension that includes a list of malicious URLs that will be blocked in Chrome. If the malicious link matches one on the list, Windows Defender Browser Protection will show a red warning screen letting you know that the web page you are about to visit is known to be harmful, giving you a clear path back to safety with one click.

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Amazon ‘Internet’ lite browser for Android released

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Amazon has silently has launched lite Android web browser – Internet: fast, lite and private. The main aim of launching this lightweight browser is to offer a medium where access to mobile data and high-speed connectivity is limited if not poor. Continue reading “Amazon ‘Internet’ lite browser for Android released”

Huawei’s first 5G smartphone set to debut in Q3 2019, could be Mate 30

Huawei 5G phone

Huawei has kickstarted its global analyst summit 2018 edition in Shenzhen, and during the event, the company detailed its plans for the next year. With 5G set to take over the market in 2019, Huawei has announced that it will debut its first 5G phone in Q3 2019.  Continue reading “Huawei’s first 5G smartphone set to debut in Q3 2019, could be Mate 30”

Casio Pro Trek outdoor Wear OS water-resistant smart watch with activity-tracker announced

Casio today has introduced the new Pro Trek smartwatch, it runs on the Wear OS by Google operating system. The smartwatch comes with water resistance up to 50 meters and has passed the Military Standard 810G Durability. Continue reading “Casio Pro Trek outdoor Wear OS water-resistant smart watch with activity-tracker announced”

Google Translate gets offline translation, instant camera translation in 7 Indian languages

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Google Translate gets a new update which brings some useful features if you are a constant traveler. It gets an offline translation, instant camera translation from English to 7 Indian languages, and more. Continue reading “Google Translate gets offline translation, instant camera translation in 7 Indian languages”

Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS

Google is rolling out a fresh update to Android and iOS. The update to Android brings the Chrome version number 66 and includes features like restricting autoplay, rounded material design, adds ‘Home Duplex’ and several design tweaks.  Continue reading “Chrome 66 for Android gets autoplay restriction and ‘Home Duplex’, option to export saved passwords for iOS”

US Govt bans ZTE from using American technology for 7 years

ZTEThe U.S. Department of Commerce has banned the Chinese maker ZTE from using American technology for seven straight years for violating the terms of a sanctions settlement. The company was caught illegally shipping goods to Iran, the U.S said the officials.  Continue reading “US Govt bans ZTE from using American technology for 7 years”

Microsoft and MediaTek team up for Azure Sphere, MT3620 IoT chip

Chipset maker MediaTek and Microsoft today announced a partnership to deliver Azure Sphere MT3620 chipset to drive Internet of Things innovation with built-in security and connectivity. Microsoft’s Azure Sphere is a solution for creating highly-secured, connected MCU powered devices at an affordable price.  Continue reading “Microsoft and MediaTek team up for Azure Sphere, MT3620 IoT chip”

Razer Phone Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out

Razer rolled out the Android 8.1 Oreo developer preview update to its ‘Razer Phone’ last month March and the company is now rolling out to the 8.1 Oreo to the public. It mentioned that the update will be rolled out in waves and might take up to 10 days before the update completes. Continue reading “Razer Phone Android 8.1 Oreo update starts rolling out”

Google Android Things developer preview 8 with visual storage layout, group sharing and more released

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Google Android Things OS is a lightweight version of Android, designed to run on the Internet of Things devices. It received its first developer preview update back in 2016 and has been getting the update since then. Android Things will power the upcoming Google Assistant smart displays which were first showcased at the CES 2018. Continue reading “Google Android Things developer preview 8 with visual storage layout, group sharing and more released”

Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 4.6%, Nougat is now on 30.8% devices

Google Android Distribution

Google is out with Android distribution numbers for the month of April with an Oreo adoption rate now at a decent 4.6% which  includes the Android 8.1 Oreo as well. With Android P right around the corner, this isn’t an exceptional adoption rate. Continue reading “Android Oreo adoption rate climbs to 4.6%, Nougat is now on 30.8% devices”

Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, SRS-XB21 and SRS-XB10 EXTRA BASS wireless water resistant speakers launched in India

Sony SRS-XB41

Sony today has launched the SRS-XB10, XB21, XB31, XB41 wireless water-resistant speakers in India. These speakers were earlier introduced at the CES 2018 event earlier this year. These come with extra bass sound and Live Sound mode feature. Continue reading “Sony SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, SRS-XB21 and SRS-XB10 EXTRA BASS wireless water resistant speakers launched in India”

Samsung sued over biometric patent infringement

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Samsung flagships pack fingerprint sensors, iris scanners, and facial recognition tech which are more number of biometric authentications than most flagships out there. However, the company is now being sued by a US-based “data security firm,” PACid Technologies, for infringing on two US patents and one Korean patent with its biometric features. Continue reading “Samsung sued over biometric patent infringement”

Panasonic introduces Arbo Hub AI-powered Hub to access multiple apps and services

Panasonic today launched ‘Arbo Hub’ which is an AI powered Hub which provides Panasonic users access to multiple apps and services on a single platform. Arbo Hub observes and adapts to the users specific needs, interests and provides the services under one single platform. The company has partnered with Ola, AccuWeather, NewsPoint, MobiKwik and Gamezop.  Continue reading “Panasonic introduces Arbo Hub AI-powered Hub to access multiple apps and services”