Software Related to mobiles
Apple recently released early firmware for its HomePod smart speaker ahead of the device’s launch. The firmware has given out details and new features of the upcoming iPhone 8. Continue reading “Apple HomePod firmware confirms iPhone 8 bezel-less design, facial recognition”
WhatsApp for Android beta has started rolling out a new update that brings app shortcuts. The update is currently available for version v2.17.277 for Android. Continue reading “WhatsApp for Android beta adds app shortcuts in latest update”
A series of 3D renders of the upcoming Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 have surfaced thanks to popular tipster OnLeaks and MySmartPrice. The renders showcase Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 in black colour metallic body along with a circular fingerprint sensor at the back.
Continue reading “Google Pixel 2, Pixel XL 2 without 3.5mm headphone jack surface in renders”
Google had launched Trusted Contact location sharing app for Android last year in December. The app which lets you share your location with loved ones in everyday situations and in case of emergencies is now available for iOS as well. Continue reading “Google’s Trusted Contacts location-sharing app now available for iOS”
Microsoft is not killing Paint. The company had announced yesterday that the popular drawing tool is being “deprecated” with the upcoming Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. However, following huge backlash and rage online from users across the globe, Microsoft has decided not to kill the app. Continue reading “Microsoft confirms Paint is not dead, will be available as free download from Windows Store”
Google has released the final Android 8.0 O Developer Preview 4, as it had promised. This has final Android O APIs (API level 26) that was already available with the developer preview 3 along with latest bug fixes and optimizations, stable version of the Android 26.0.0 Support Library. Incremental updates to the SDK, tools, and Android Emulator system images will be available over the next few days. Continue reading “Android O Developer Preview 4 released, final release coming soon”
Apple had launched Clips video creation app for iPhone and iPad earlier in March. Now, the company has updated the app with addition of classic Disney and Pixar characters. The update which bumps the app to version 1.1 also features animated overlays of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck.
Continue reading “Clips app gets Disney and Pixar characters and new graphic overlays”
Google has finally launched Motion Still app for Android. Introduced for iOS last year, the app uses video stabilization technology to freeze the background into a still photo or create sweeping cinematic pans to remove shakiness for creating smooth GIFs. You can simply tap the camera button that will automatically capture a three-second clip as a looping GIF. Continue reading “Google Motion Stills GIF-making app launched for Android”
LG has announced Q8, a smaller version of the V20 smartphone in Italy. It has a 5.2-inch Quad HD screen along with a 2.1 (160 x 1040 pixels) second screen. It has a 16MP rear camera with 78-degree lens along with a secondary 8MP secondary camera with 135-degree wide-angle lens. It has a slightly smaller 3000mAh battery compared to 3200mAh battery on the V20 and this is non-removable since the phone has a unibody metal design.
Continue reading “LG Q8 with 5.2-inch Quad HD display, dual rear cameras, water-resistant body announced”
Google had announced the Play Protect feature security at this year’s I/O conference. Now, the company has started rolling out the feature to all Android devices. Play Protect automatically scans the phone in the background to check if there are any malicious apps. Continue reading “Google starts rolling out Play Protect to all Android devices”
WhatsApp will soon get a picture-in-picture mode for video calling for Android O, according to WABetaInfo. It will be available for WhatsApp beta Android version 2.17.265. Continue reading “WhatsApp to soon get PiP video call support for Android O”
Adobe has released a major update for its Lightroom Mobile app for iOS and the Android app has been redesigned from the ground up offering faster, more efficient experience. “Every screen has been redesigned with the goal of ensuring a natural, native Android experience while providing the highest quality, professional-grade mobile photo editing app ever,” said the company. Continue reading “Adobe Lightroom for iOS gets support for 3D Touch, Apple Pencil, Android app gets native design”
Last week, Microsoft ended support for Windows Phone 8.1. Now, according to IDC’s quarterly smartphone tracker, Windows Phone held mere 0.1% market share in Q1 2017.
WhatsApp for iPhone has received a new update that adds a couple of features. The update which bumps the app to version 2.17.40 brings the ability to pin chats on top, share any type of files and other features.
Continue reading “WhatsApp for iPhone adds support for all files, pinned chats and more”
Microsoft has launched Seeing AI app for iPhone. It uses an iPhone’s camera to tell people about objects in front of them. The app is designed for visually impaired people. Continue reading “Microsoft Seeing AI app launched for iOS”
