Facebook Messenger and Instagram get new themes, visual replies, improved read receipts and more

Facebook Messenger and Instagram have introduced a lot of new features to their iOS and Android apps, such as the ability for chat archiving, improved read receipts, visual replies, new themes and more.

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HONOR Play5 series smartphones to be announced on May 18

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand today confirmed that it will introduce the HONOR Play5 series 5G smartphones, successor to last year’s HONOR Play4 series in China on May 18th. The official image posted by the company shows a waterdrop notch screen and quad rear cameras arranged in a matrix with the flash in the centre. It also shows a gradient rear finish. Continue reading “HONOR Play5 series smartphones to be announced on May 18”

OnePlus Clipt app lets you transfer text, photos, and files between your Android phone and PC

Transferring data between Android and your PC or Mac can sometimes be a pain point for many reasons, such as not having a cable, Bluetooth is simply too slow, or the file size is too large. OnePlus has now come with a solution with an app called Clipt that makes use of your Google Drive cloud storage as a means of transferring files.

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Clubhouse for Android finally starts rolling out in beta

Clubhouse has finally started rolling out its audio conversation app to Android users in beta, months after it was launched for iPhone. It still needs an invitation to sign up as a part of the company’s effort to keep the growth measured, ensuring that each new community member can bring along a few close friends. Continue reading “Clubhouse for Android finally starts rolling out in beta”

Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds with low latency gaming, up to 8h standalone playback launched for Rs. 1499

Boult Audio, popular for its audio produces has launched AirBass FX1, the company’s latest True Wireless Stereo earbuds with low latency for gaming, deep bass, superior audio for music and calls, and 24-hour long battery life with 8 hours standalone battery life. Continue reading “Boult Audio AirBass FX1 TWS earbuds with low latency gaming, up to 8h standalone playback launched for Rs. 1499”

vivo confirms 3 years of Android OS and security updates for future X series smartphones

vivo today announced that it will provide three years of major Android OS upgrades and security updates for upcoming  flagship X series launching after July 2021. The company added that it aims to extend the high-end smartphone experience offered by the X series devices by ensuring continuous improvements based on evolving consumer trends and exciting new software innovations. Continue reading “vivo confirms 3 years of Android OS and security updates for future X series smartphones”

HONOR MagicBook X 14 and X 15 with FHD display, 10th Gen Intel Core i3/i5 processors, sleek metal body announced

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand today announced its new MagicBook X 14 and X 15 models in China with 10th Gen Intel Core i3 / i5 processors, 14-inch FHD screen with 4.8mm sleek bezels, 15.9mm sleek and 1.38kg light-weight body for MagicBook X 14 and the MagicBook X 15 has 5.3mm sleek bezels, 16.9mm sleek and 1.56kg light-weight body. Continue reading “HONOR MagicBook X 14 and X 15 with FHD display, 10th Gen Intel Core i3/i5 processors, sleek metal body announced”

HONOR Pad X7 with 8-inch display, metal body, 4G support, 5100mAh battery announced

HUAWEI’s HONOR  brand today introduced the HONOR Pad X7, the company’s latest Android tablet in China. It was introduced back in May packing an 8-inch HD+ display with 80% screen-to-body ratio, curved-edge metal body, is powered by the Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22T SoC paired with 3GB RAM, 5MP autofocus rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Continue reading “HONOR Pad X7 with 8-inch display, metal body, 4G support, 5100mAh battery announced”

Gboard app now available for Wear OS bringing enhanced suggestions, multi-language support and more

Google has finally added Gboard app for Wear OS that lets you message easily with voice, using the QWERTY keyboard or use gestures. This also brings enhanced suggestions and corrections, multi-language support and lots more features. Continue reading “Gboard app now available for Wear OS bringing enhanced suggestions, multi-language support and more”

Bixby 3.0 brings support for Indian English, now recognizes Indian names and other content

Samsung has announced the Bixby 3.0 update which adds support for Indian English that is aimed at controlling of daily scenarios through the new and improved Indian English avatar. With this Bixby can now understand Indian names, places, relationships, content, and recipes amongst others. Continue reading “Bixby 3.0 brings support for Indian English, now recognizes Indian names and other content”

Google to add Privacy Labels to apps in Google Play to give transparency into how apps use data

Following the footsteps of Apple, Google is now planning to add a safety section in Google Play to give people transparency into how apps use data.  According to Google, this section will help people understand the data an app collects or shares, if that data is secured, and additional details that impact privacy and security. Continue reading “Google to add Privacy Labels to apps in Google Play to give transparency into how apps use data”

Samsung introduces I-Cube4 packaging tech for faster and more efficient chips

In the latest development, Samsung Electronics announced its next-generation 2.5D packaging technology Interposer-Cube4 (I-Cube4) for high-performance applications. Continue reading “Samsung introduces I-Cube4 packaging tech for faster and more efficient chips”

Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with 8720mAh battery gets certified, could be powered by Snapdragon 870

Details about the upcoming high-end Mi Pad 5 surfaced  earlier this week, now reports from China reveal that the tablet has been certified by 3C in China revealing a 4260mAh dual battery amounting to 8720mAh battery, matching with earlier rumours. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Pad 5 with 8720mAh battery gets certified, could be powered by Snapdragon 870”

Twitter is testing Tip Jar feature on Android and iOS to give and receive money

Twitter has announced that it has started testing a new Tip jar feature that lets people to send and receive tips on Twitter. You can send someone a tip through several payment services by tapping the new Tip Jar icon on their profile. Continue reading “Twitter is testing Tip Jar feature on Android and iOS to give and receive money”

WhatsApp working on easier Search feature for Stickers on iOS and Android

While Stickers are a great way to express yourself in WhatsApp, finding the right sticker at the right moment can sometimes prove to be difficult. To solve, the developers of WhatsApp are reportedly working on a feature that will allow users to quickly search for a Sticker right from the text box.

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