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A couple of months back, Opera released a new version of its Android and desktop browsers with completely redesigned sync capabilities between the browsers. And now, the company has added quick access to popular music streaming platforms to its browser including Spotify, Apple Music. and YouTube Music. Continue reading “Opera adds instant access feature for music streaming to its browser”
The Google Fit app for both Android, iOS and WearOS is receiving a new update that brings a bunch of new changes to the interface and some new features to keep up with the times. The home screen now shows information from connected apps along with new sharing capabilities and WearOS has new workout shortcuts along with updates to the weather screen and breathing exercises.
In the second day of OPPO’s INNO DAY 2020 event, OPPO announced full-path colour management system that will support 10-bit image and video. This will support 10-bit DCI-P3 colour gamut in images and HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format), and will fully support true 10-bit images as well as videos, right from shooting, encoding, storage, decoding, and display of the content. Continue reading “OPPO Find X3 series with full-patch 10-bit colour management system coming in 2021”
Last month, Elisa, a leading mobile operator in Finland selected Nokia as the nationwide supplier of 5G RAN. As a part of the partnership, Nokia provides its AirScale 5G RAN portfolio that delivers enhanced ultra-fast, low-latency mobile broadband services. Continue reading “Nokia, Elisa and Qualcomm achieve record 8 Gbps speed on a Commercial 5G Network on mmWave Spectrum”
Google is releasing a new update in Meet for their Workspace customers that will help reduce interruptions during video calls. Participants can now virtually raise their hands to notify the moderators that they would like to speak or have a query.
Continue reading “Google Meet for Workspace will now indicate when a participant raises their hand”
Google has announced an upcoming update for their Chrome browser, bringing lots of performance improvements along with a few new features to help improve the user experience. Tabs on Chrome is gaining a search function, the omnibox is receiving new functionality, and the New Tab page is getting a small update too.
Essential, the company that introduced notches in the smartphone, is now no more. Founded by Android co-founder Andy Rubin, announced its closure earlier this year. The company’s only product, Essential Phone, sold poorly and received mixed reviews as well. Other promised devices operating system and home assistant never really materialised. So the reason behind the company shutting down is obvious. Continue reading “OSOM by former Essential employees plans to release privacy-focused Android product in 2021”
HMD Global this week started teasing the launch of new Nokia smartphones in India on November 26th. The teasers show the design of the phone which confirms that these are Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 that were introduced back in September. The phones are also listed on the Nokia India site. Continue reading “Nokia 3.4 with 6.39-inch display, Snapdragon 460, triple rear cameras and Nokia 2.4 launching in India on November 26”
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Google added nearly 250 new features and improvements to Google Maps including live busyness information and access to critical health and safety information, and more. In the latest development, Google is planning to roll out two new improvements in the coming weeks. Continue reading “Google Maps update brings live crowdedness information, live food delivery status and more”
Facebook has introduced a new tool called the Rights Manager for content creators on Facebook and Instagram and Facebook. With it, creators on either platform have access to admin and workflow tools to manage and protect their own content.
At the OPPO INNO DAY 2020 in Shenzhen, China under the theme “Leap into the Future” the company showcased three breakthrough technologies. It announced “3+N+X” technology development strategy and showcased OPPO X 2021 rollable concept smartphone with expandable screen, OPPO AR Glass 2021 and OPPO CybeReal AR application. Continue reading “OPPO X 2021 rollable concept phone, AR Glass 2021 and CybeReal AR app showcased at INNO Day”
OnePlus has launched the Education Benefits program in India, offering exclusive discounts to higher education students and teachers. As a part of the program, students, and teachers can avail of Rs. 1000 off on all OnePlus smartphones and 5% off on all accessories including audio, cases, and protection. Continue reading “OnePlus Education Benefits program offers discounts for university students and teachers in India”
Samsung Galaxy M12 (SM-M127F), the company’s upcoming M series smartphone has surfaced in new renders. This shows an Infinity-V screen, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, quad rear cameras and a two-tone rear design with striped upper section and a glossy bottom section. The phone is expected to come in other colours as well. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M12 with 6.5-inch Infinity-V display, quad rear cameras surface, could pack a 7000mAh battery”
Observing a surge in consumer’s preference to shop online, Walmart-owned Flipkart is making investments to enhance their immersive shopping experience. As a part of this venture, Flipkart has announced their acquisition of an augmented reality (AR) company known as Scapic.
Zoom has had their fair share of security vulnerabilities when they shot to popularity during the start of the pandemic and since then, they have been working hard to add new features and secure their platform. Their latest update now adds the ability to suspend participant activities, gives participants a report button and notifies hosts of At-Risk meetings.
