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Every social media platform needs a process to have verified accounts on the platform. Twitter previously had a verification program for earning the “Blue tick”, but had some problems with it. The company now relaunched their verification program, with updated criteria that took into account feedback from the public.
Continue reading “Twitter launches new verification program with updated requirements and policies”
WhatsApp was recently discovered to be developing a feature where users can transfer their chats between Android and iOS smartphones. The company is now reportedly expanding upon that feature by allowing the transfer of chats between phone numbers too.
Continue reading “WhatsApp testing the ability to transfer chats between phone numbers”
Google is testing a new way to follow content from websites by using the open RSS web standard, with a feature called Follow. The feature is experimental and is currently being tested on some Chrome Canary builds for Android users in the US.
Update: Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch Redmi Note 8 (2021) for global markets soon. The new teaser shows a waterdrop notch, same as the Note 9. It also said that the global Redmi Note 8 sales have crossed 25 million. Last year in May the company said that the combined sales of Redmi Note 8 series were 30 million. Continue reading “Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 8 (2021) will be introduced soon”
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surfaced in renders last week, thanks to leaker, Jon Prosser. It didn’t reveal the complete design of the phones. After the Pixel 6 Pro, detailed CAD-based renders of the Pixel 6 have surfaced, thanks to OnLeaks. This shows the chin below the display, and the phone is said to feature a 6.4-inch flat AMOLED screen, compared to 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen in the Pro version. It has minimal bezels and an in-display fingerprint scanner and the image shows centre punch-hole that was had seen in earlier renders. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 with 6.4-inch AMOLED display, dual rear cameras surface in more renders”
Noise, popular for its smart accessories, has launched the NoiseFit Active smartwatch. It has a 1.28-inch color touch display, 24 x 7 heart rate tracking, Blood oxygen (SpO2) monitor, stress monitor, guided breathing, 14 sports modes, auto sports recognition that can track walking and running, Google Fit sync, 5ATM water resistance and a 320mAh battery with up to 7days battery life. It doesn’t have dedicated GPS support. Continue reading “NoiseFit Active with 1.28-inch display, SpO2 monitoring, 14 sports modes launched for Rs. 3499”
Xiaomi opened crowdfunding for its new Mi Boost Pro Power Bank 30000mAh power bank in India back in March and started shipping them to backers earlier this month. It comes with support for maximum 24W (9V-2.6A) USB Type-C input and 18W output offering fast charging. It has Polycarbonate and ABS body with anti-skid finish and comes with two USB Type-A ports with a maximum 18W output. Continue reading “Mi 30000mAh Boost Pro Power Bank goes on open sale in India for Rs. 2299”
Clubhouse started rolling out its audio conversation app to Android users in beta last week starting from the U.S. The company already confirmed that it will roll out in other English-speaking countries and then the rest of the world gradually. After rolling it out in Japan, Brazil & Russia earlier this week, it has started globally roll out today. Continue reading “Clubhouse for Android beta now available globally”
vivo has introduced TWS 2 earbuds, the successor to its first True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds that was introduced last year. It has DeepX 2.0 and DEEP-HD Ultra-Clear Audio Engine that has three parts, QHS high-bandwidth technology that modifies the Bluetooth protocol, and specifically optimizes the modulation method and packet loss information integration method in the transmission process, so the Bluetooth transmission bandwidth is doubled, from 3Mbps to 6Mbps. Continue reading “vivo TWS 2 with Bluetooth 5.2, aptX Adaptive, Dynamic ANC, pressure-sensitive touch controls and TWS 2e announced”
Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro surfaced in renders last week, thanks to leaker, Jon Prosser. It didn’t reveal the complete design of the phones. Now more detailed renders of the Pixel 6 Pro have surfaced, thanks to OnLeaks. This shows the chin below the display, and the phone is said to feature a 6.67-inch curved AMOLED screen with minimal bezels and an in-display fingerprint scanner. It shows a centre punch-hole that was had seen in earlier renders. Continue reading “Google Pixel 6 Pro with 6.67-inch curved AMOLED display, triple rear cameras surface in more renders”
OnePlus India today announced that it is extending the warranty for its products to 30th June 2021 for those with an expiry date between 1st April and 29th June 2021. This comes after POCO, Xiaomi, OPPO and Sony announced that they are extending the warranty of their products. This is not the first time OnePlus is extending the warranty of its products. Last year in April the company announced extension of warranty through May. Continue reading “OnePlus India extends warranty of its products that are expiring during the lockdown to June 30”
Opera has released a beta app for the Opera GX Mobile, which is new mobile browser app that has gamer-focused features inside. The browser is based on the Opera GX desktop browser, and contains many features such as support for Opera’s Flow, GX Corner and more.
Continue reading “Opera GX Mobile browser beta for iOS and Android designed for gamers launched”
Apple announced a range of new updates across their ecosystem designed to improve the accessibility of many of their products. Among them is SignTime, which is a new service by Apple that will enable people who are have hearing disabilities to access sign language interpreters on-demand at Apple Stores and for Apple Support.
Google has announced 4 new updates to their smart home ecosystem that will improve the experience for users. These updates include two new protocols that will improve compatibility and user experience, improved Home & Away Routines, and the Google smart home directory.
ZTE’s nubia brand today announced nubia Z30 Pro flagship smartphone in China. It has almost similar specifications as the ZTE Axon 30 Ultra that includes a 6.67-inch FHD+ 144Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen with 360Hz touch sampling rate, Snapdragon 888 with up to 16GB of RAM, triple rear 64MP cameras that includes a main, ultra-wide and a portrait camera along with an 8MP periscope telephoto camera with 5x Optical Zoom and has laser auto focus sensor. Continue reading “nubia Z30 Pro with 6.67 inch FHD+ 144Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 888, up to 16GB RAM, 120W fast charging announced”
