Saturday, 29 February 2020

Facebook Messenger gets another redesign, here is what's new

Facebook Messenger gets another redesign, here is what's new

on 2/29/2020 10:36:00 am 0 Comment
Facebook is constantly adding and removing features from its mobile apps, as it tries to evolve its ecosystem. The most recent app to suffer important changes is Messenger, the company's main chat app.

reports the new version of Messenger will be rolled out soon, although some already have it. The most important changes are the removal of the Discover tab and the relocation of chat bots, one of Messenger's main features.

The People tab is now the main focus of the app, as Facebook wants to make it easier for users to access ephemeral social media content. The People tab is now shown ...


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Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won't be upgraded to Android 10

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Note 8 won't be upgraded to Android 10

on 2/29/2020 09:36:00 am 0 Comment
Despite the fact that Samsung's support reps in the past that the Galaxy S8 and/or will be updated to Android 10, the South Korean company finally confirmed that these two flagships won't receive any new OS updates beyond Android 9 Pie.

What's worse is that we wouldn't have hoped to get Android 10 on these phones if not for the confusing information relayed to customers by Samsung officials. It's sad that neither of these phones will receive another Android OS update, but it's not unexpected considering they were launched on the market three years ago.

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New Surface Go 2 leak reveals major upgrades

New Surface Go 2 leak reveals major upgrades

on 2/29/2020 09:36:00 am 0 Comment
Numerous devices have tried to skirt the line between convenience and productivity as tech grows more portable and yet more powerful each year. Microsoft’s Surface Go was an unexpected sleep hit in 2018, smaller and lighter than its brothers and yet able to run full Windows programs unlike other tablets.

As spotted, a new spec list for the next Microsoft tablet has, ahem, surfaced, and it reveals some major and powerful upgrades.


The original Go had either 4 or 8GB of RAM and a lower-end Intel Pentium processor, but the new model apparently features at least 8GB or more of ...


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An iPhone 11 survived a two-month underwater trip at Disney World

An iPhone 11 survived a two-month underwater trip at Disney World

on 2/29/2020 09:36:00 am 0 Comment
Though Apple’s refusal to cover water damage under warranty for iPhones has long been a point of contention for the firm’s detractors, a recent report gives anecdotal but impressive proof of the iPhone 11’s durability.

As reported, a family’s trip to the popular Disney World resort in Orlando, Florida almost ended with a huge mishap. Lisa and Jacob Troyer reportedly took their daughter Sophie on a trip to the resort in October, which turned out to be the fun outing they had planned—that is, until Lisa dropped her new iPhone 11 into the Seven Seas Lagoon, near the park’s iconic Magic Kingdom. ...


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Gameloft launches LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed featuring iconic minifigures

Gameloft launches LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed featuring iconic minifigures

on 2/29/2020 09:36:00 am 0 Comment
LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed is the name of Gameloft's most recent mobile game. , the game is finally available on Android and iOS devices. More importantly, you don't have to pay anything to download and play it.

In LEGO Legacy: Heroes, you'll be able to collect more than 50 iconic characters from LEGO's minifigure history. Gameloft announced that LEGO Legacy: Heroes Unboxed has been designed to be cross-platform, which means that you can play with your friends regardless of what device you use.

Apart from Android and iOS, the game is also available on PC, so you can play even on ...


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A mysterious rally in Nokia's stock could mean that a new 5G challenger to Huawei is coming

A mysterious rally in Nokia's stock could mean that a new 5G challenger to Huawei is coming

on 2/29/2020 09:36:00 am 0 Comment
On Wednesday, despite a global stock market sell-off related to the spreading coronavirus, the shares of Nokia soared as much as 6.1% higher. What prompted the rally was a rumor that the company was considering a merger with rival Ericsson or another company. Nokia is no longer a handset manufacturer having licensed that business to HMD Global. Now, the company is one of the top providers of networking equipment in the world after Huawei.

The top four suppliers of networking gear globally include Huawei, Nokia, Ericsson, and ZTE. Because of Huawei's close ties to the ...


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Supertall LG V60 ThinQ 5G stars in official promo video

Supertall LG V60 ThinQ 5G stars in official promo video

on 2/29/2020 07:06:00 am 0 Comment
One year after announcing its very first 5G smartphone - the - LG this week unveiled its successor, unsurprisingly called .

While the LG V60 ThinQ doesn't have a proper release date, the handset is expected to be available in the US starting March with Android 10 onboard. Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and US Cellular are all getting ready to sell the new phone.

Until the , LG hopes to pique the interest of customers by showcasing the phone and some of its features in a feel-good promo video (embedded below).

LG's V60 ThinQ promo video is mainly focused on the phone's multimedia ...


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Friday, 28 February 2020

Shazam finally adds Apple Music integration on Android

Shazam finally adds Apple Music integration on Android

on 2/28/2020 12:36:00 pm 0 Comment
It's been almost two years since , the music recognition software that everyone installs on their phones. To this day, Shazam would allow Android users to connect to the Spotify app to add songs to playlists or even play them within the app.

Apple Music users must have been frustrated that Shazam doesn't feature integration with their favorite music streaming service, even after the app was bought by the Cupertino-based company.

Luckily, things are about to change for the better. reports that Apple Music integration is now making its way to Shazam users on Android. When you receive ...


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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 update tweaks gesture navigation, face unlock

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 update tweaks gesture navigation, face unlock

on 2/28/2020 12:36:00 pm 0 Comment
The is the latest Samsung smartphone to receive an update that fixes or improves some of the features that didn't work quite as they should. After the Galaxy S20 Ultra will be getting an important update that will address camera issues, the South Korean company is now delivering yet another software update to one of its flagships.

If you own a Galaxy Note 10, you'll be happy to know that the next update brings important improvements to various aspects like face unlock and gesture navigation. Spotted by users in Germany, the update is likely to propagate worldwide in the coming days.

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New accessory for the Apple iPad Pro takes it closer to laptop territory

New accessory for the Apple iPad Pro takes it closer to laptop territory

on 2/28/2020 12:36:00 pm 0 Comment
There is no question that Apple wants you to think of the iPad Pro as a replacement for your laptop. Last year, Apple launched iPadOS, giving the tablet its own operating system. And a person familiar with Apple's thinking that the company is going to release a keyboard accessory this year with a trackpad. The keyboard is being prepared for mass production say sources, with contract manufacturer Foxconn expected to assemble the device. The latest version of the iPad Pro should be introduced on March 31st and will feature the same triple camera setup that you have seen on the iPhone 11 Pro ...


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