Android: News
62 new emojis, including smiling face with tear, revealed
Dealing with something bad with a smile on your face?
Google Phone is getting call recording functions. Finally!
Finally, Google Phone is getting call recording capabilities.
Understanding how Truecaller shows caller name before call actually connects
Since its inception in 2009, Truecaller has been helping people with features like caller identification, spam call blocking, SMS filtering, and several others.
Now, Facebook is testing dark mode for Android users
After Instagram and WhatsApp, the main Facebook app appears to be gearing up for its own 'dark mode'.
Addicted to phone? Try Google's new apps which shame you
The problem of smartphone addiction has been growing worse, thanks to more and more people falling into the mitts of engaging games, social media, and OTT platforms.
Sony's new Walkman costs more than a premium smartphone
It's 2020 and media players still exist, for reasons unknown.
These Samsung, Xiaomi, Nokia smartphones to receive Android 10 update
Google's latest mobile operating system, Android 10, has been out for quite some time, and most of the premium smartphones have already received the new update.
Google likely to launch two mid-range Pixel phones
Google is expected to launch a mid-range version of its latest flagship, the Pixel 4, in a matter of months, perhaps around I/O 2020.
Confirmed! Nearby Sharing will be Google's answer to Apple AirDrop
For years, Android users have missed an AirDrop-like unified standard to share files quickly and seamlessly, without using the internet.
Soon, Chrome OS will get Android-like gesture controls
Over the years, Google has been upgrading Chrome OS progressively, bringing it closer to Android and making the experience of the platform better for PCs as well as tablets and hybrids.
OnePlus 8 Pro spotted on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
As an upgrade to the OnePlus 7 Pro, the Chinese tech giant OnePlus is all set to launch the OnePlus 8 Pro sometime in mid-2020.
Uber launches new safety features for Indian users (finally!)
In a major move, ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a bunch of new features to boost the safety of its riders and drivers in India.
This Cat smartphone can survive some of the harshest conditions
Cat is known for making strong and practical smartphones and its latest offering, the S32, is no exception.
Google kills another product - digital magazines in News
If you like reading digital magazines, which are the PDF versions of print issues, there is some news for you - from Google.
Telegram's latest update brings new privacy and customization features
Popular instant messaging app Telegram has released a new update that brings dozens of new privacy features, customizations, and improvements.
Netplus Broadband launches IPTV set-top box in India
Netplus Broadband, one of the major broadband service providers in North India, has expanded its services in the country by foraying into the IPTV segment.
Xiaomi, OPPO, Vivo teaming up to enable file-sharing without internet
Even years after the launch of Apple's AirDrop, Android users don't have a native solution to transfer files without using the internet.
WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones from today
WhatsApp is withdrawing support for a number of dated smartphones from today.
#TechBytes: How to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iOS
WhatsApp has long been protecting private conversations by backing them up on phones as well as on the cloud.
YouTube app gets some nifty features for seamless TV experience
Throughout 2019, YouTube tried expanding its product portfolio by launching a Premium subscription service as well as a dedicated app for music streaming.
Twitter bug let researcher match 17 MILLION numbers with accounts
In a major case, a security researcher has revealed that a flaw in Twitter's app allowed him to match as many as 17 million numbers to the users of the service.
Smartphone affecting sleep? Here are some ways to fix it
A few days back, scientists at the University of Machester shocked the world by claiming that Night Mode, found on most modern-day smartphones, can negatively affect sleep patterns.
Twitter bans animated PNGs to protect epileptic users
Microblogging giant Twitter is enforcing a ban on animated PNGs on its platform.
Night Mode more dangerous for eyes, worsens sleep cycle: Study
A few years ago, several studies indicated that blue light from phones/laptops can affect eye health and sleep patterns.
OnePlus is offering Rs. 5 lakh for hacking its phones
OnePlus is striving hard to protect its customers and their data.
#BugAlert: Critical security flaw in Twitter, update app immediately
After Facebook, Amazon's Ring, and SonyLIV, microblogging giant Twitter has disclosed a vulnerability, one that may have compromised the accounts of its users.
Facebook is working on an OS to ditch Google's Android
Facebook, the biggest social network on the planet, is looking to take on Google with its own operating system.
This bug crashes WhatsApp for entire groups, deletes chat history
WhatsApp - the biggest messaging service on the planet - has become a point of security concern for people around the globe.
#TechBytes: 5 new features you can try on WhatsApp
Unlike Telegram and Signal, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been incredibly slow with feature upgrades.
Windows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC
After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.
Updated version (79) of Google Chrome for Android is catastrophic
Google recently released Chrome 79 - the latest version of its browser for Android - with predictive phishing protections and the handy ability to warn about compromised passwords.
Mi Band 3i to go on sale tomorrow via Flipkart
Xiaomi's recently-launched Mi Band 3i, which has so far been available exclusively via the official Mi online store, will go on sale through Flipkart starting tomorrow i.e. December 16.
Now, you can ask Google Assistant to be your interpreter
Earlier this year, Google announced a new 'Interpreter Mode' to turn its AI-powered Assistant into a translator for people.
WhatsApp won't work on these smartphones from February 2020
WhatsApp will withdraw support for a number of dated smartphones by early next year. The Facebook-owned company has announced that the messaging platform will stop working on Windows Phones after the end of this year.
#TechBytes: How to enable official dark mode in WhatsApp
Even as Android, iOS and a bunch of apps available on both platforms continue to embrace dark mode, WhatsApp, the leading messaging app on the planet, remains devoid of the dark theme.
Now, you can attach multiple emails in Gmail: Here's how
After a redesigned interface, Google is adding a handy new feature into Gmail - the ability to attach multiple emails into one email.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Nokia TV, Echo Input Portable, Android flaw, and more
In the first week of December, we saw some big developments in consumer tech, thanks to the launch of a Nokia-branded TV and Amazon's first wireless Echo smart speaker.
Soon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android
One of the best things about Android is the flexibility to sideload apps.
This Android flaw lets hackers steal banking passwords, account money
Google holds a major chunk of the smartphone market with over 2.5 billion active Android devices.
Now, you will see web page-like 'dynamic' emails in Gmail
Google wants to revamp the experience of emails, and for that, it is bringing a completely new capability into Gmail - called dynamic emails.