Last week, WhatsApp rolled out an update to Android beta that brings back the old text message status feature. Now, the Facebook owned messaging app has announced that it will officially launch this feature next week to all Android users and will soon come to iPhone users.
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Tata Starbucks has announced the launch of today Starbucks India mobile app across the country. Available on Android and iPhone, the app will allow customers to pay for in-store purchases and earn Stars through the loyalty program using their mobile device. Continue reading “Starbucks forays into digital payment with Starbucks India Mobile App”
Google has rolled out an update for the Gmail app on Android that adds the ability for users to send and receive money via email attachments. After updating the app, you will have to tap on the attachment icon and choose whether you want to send or request money. All this is done through the Google Wallet app.
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We already know that next generation Pixel smartphones with improved features are in the works. Now details about codenames of the two Pixel smartphones have surfaced in a new leak. The two Pixel devices are codenamed Walleye and Muskie, according to Android Police.
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Samsung has announced that will start releasing monthly updates for unlocked handsets sold in the US. ZDNet emailed Samsung Mobile Security for clarification on the company’s plans about security updates for unlocked devices in the United States. Continue reading “Samsung confirms monthly updates for unlocked Galaxy smartphones in US”
Google started rolling out Android 7.1.2 (Nougat) beta update for several Nexus devices and Pixel devices at the end of January. Now a latest report from Android Central says, Google might release Android 7.1.2 Nougat to Nexus and Pixel devices on April 3.
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Google has introduced #myAndroid Taste Test that will help you spruce up entire look of your phone. The tool will let you customize your home-screen, app icons and launcher on your Android device.
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WhatsApp rolled out Snapchat like Status update last month but the feature was not well received by users and many of them requested to bring back the old status update with simple text. It looks like WhatsApp is all set to bring back the old status update. WhatsApp Android beta has received an update that sees revival of the old status message feature. Continue reading “WhatsApp brings back old text status message to Android beta”
Google is updating Gboard for Android with bunch of new features to bring it in line with the iOS counterpart. The app will now offer automatic emoji and GIF suggestions, voice typing, new themes and more. Continue reading “Gboard for Android gets automatic GIF and emoji suggestions, voice typing and more”
Salman is planning to enter the smartphone market with his own BeingSmart brand. The actor who owns the Being Human clothing brand, has registered ‘Being Smart’ trademark for his smartphone venture, according to a latest report from the Economic Times.
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BlackBerry’s partner PT BB Merah Putih today announced BlackBerry Aurora in Indonesia, after some rumors earlier this month. It packs a 5.5-inch HD display, is powered by a quad-core Snadpragon 425 SoC, has 4GB of RAM and runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat). Continue reading “BlackBerry Aurora with 5.5-inch display, 4GB RAM, Android 7.0, 4G LTE announced”
Some of the Google Pixel smartphone users are facing issues related to microphone. Few users have posted issues complaining about failing microphones on Google’s support forums. The microphones are not working which is resulting into a total audio input block, however they are working while recording a video using the camera app.
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Google’s next Android iteration is rumored to be called as Android O. A latest report from Venturebeat reveals that the company is working on new smart features for Android O. Continue reading “Google is said to be working on new smart features for Android O”
With an aim to promote Aadhaar-based payment system, IDFC Bank has launched Aadhaar Pay, an Aadhaar-linked cashless merchant solution that uses a retailer’s own Android smartphone to enable cashless payments.
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Google is out with its monthly Android distribution chart for the month of March. Android Nougat adoption has seen a boost and is now present on 2.8% of all Android device, up from 1.2% in February. Continue reading “Android Nougat adoption soars to 2.8% in March”
