After rolling out Halloween inspired stickers and live filters to Instagram, Facebook and Messenger apps are now updated and themed to fit the Halloween theme best. The new update brings dozens of Halloween-themed masks, frames and stickers.
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Google no longer lets you change country domain, to offer local and relevant search results
Starting today, Google will no longer let you get localized search results just by changing country domain-like Google. com for the USA or google.co.uk for the UK. The company said that it will now offer search results that are relevant to your location no matter which domain you are opening.
WhatsApp starts rolling out Message Recall feature in the new beta update
WhatsApp message recall or delete for all feature has been in the news for quite some time now. Though we heard few times that the update is being tested, it never got rolled out until today. The new beta release with version number v2.17.399 seems to have bought this feature for some.
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Instagram rolls out Superzoom camera, Halloween inspired Face Filters and Stickers
Just in time for Halloween, Instagram has rolled out a new update with Superzoom and Halloween inspired Face Filters and Stickers. This update comes two days after rolling out the ‘go live with a friend‘ feature. This new update brings creative tools and a new camera format called Superzoom just in time for the Halloween.
Samsung patent shows new foldable smartphone concept
Foldable phone looks to be the next big thing that is going to flood the market very soon, and Samsung is expected to be the first major vendor to launch a foldable smartphone as early as 2018. Though Samsung has filed numerous patents for foldable phones in the past, new sketches of the Samsung phone that is foldable have surfaced online.
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Microsoft might be working on foldable device with focus on Pen and digital ink
Microsoft Windows 10 mobile is dead and has even confirmed that Windows 10 Mobile and new hardware no longer a focus. However, latest we hear that company isn’t entirely pulling out the mobile altogether. It is said that Microsoft is now working on a foldable device with Pen and digital ink in focus.
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Google to address Pixel 2 XL screen and Pixel 2 clicking noise issues with software updates
Since the first batch of Pixel 2 XL review units has gone out, we have been hearing two major issues with the display of the Pixel 2 XL one being the screen burn-in issues and the other is the unsaturated colors. Google was quick to respond, and on 23rd October it mentioned that it had started actively investigating the differential aging or the screen burn-in.
Google extends warranty for Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL to two years worldwide
After confirming that it is actively investigating reports of screen burn-in issue of the Pixel 2 XL, Google today has announced that both the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL come with a two-year warranty at no extra cost. Users who have already purchase the Pixel 2 or the Pixel 2 XL will also be eligible for the two-year warranty.
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India’s smartphone shipments cross 40 million in Q3 2017, becomes second largest smartphone market: Canalys
After a slight downfall in the Q2 2017, smartphone market in India has recovered quickly with shipments growing 23% year on year in Q3 2017. A total of 40 million units were sold in India just in Q3 2017 and for the first time, India has overtaken the U.S. to become the second largest second largest smartphone market after China, according to the latest report from Canalys.
Facebook Workplace for Desktop, Android and iOS updated with new look, easy navigation and more
One year after the launch, Facebook’s Workplace for Desktop, Android, and iOS gets updated with new design, look and feel of the platform, easy navigation and better conversations that will make the Workplace much easier to use.
Aircel launches mobile backup solution to backup contacts and data with 2GB free storage
Aircel has launched new Mobile backup solution which enables customers to backup contacts and other essential data like messages, images, videos, audios and other files to the cloud storage and use it on multiple devices.
Unannounced Google Pixel 2 by HTC with 3830mAh battery spotted in AOSP
Google introduced Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL earlier this month. Though initial reports said that there might be total three Pixel smartphones, Google only launched two variants of the new Pixel phone canceling the third Pixel device.
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Amazon introduces Key doorstep delivery service and Cloud Cam security camera with Alexa
Amazon has introduced a new way of a delivery system for prime users in the USA called the Amazon Key service which will allow the courier to open your front door and put your package inside your home. It also launched a new Cloud Cam security camera which has support for Alexa voice assistant.
Microsoft to officially stop manufacturing Kinect
Microsoft has officially confirmed that it has killed off the Kinect and stopped manufacturing it. The Microsoft Kinect is a watershed depth camera and voice recognition microphone accessory which was originally created for the Xbox 360 back in November 2010.
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HMD Global launches Android 8.0 Beta testing program for Nokia 8
HMD Global has launched the Nokia phones beta labs which will allow Nokia smartphone users to test the Android 8.0 Oreo beta before the final OTA update rolls out. The company has started the beta testing with the Nokia 8, however, the Nokia 3, 5 and 6 will follow soon.
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