WhatsApp could be testing the ability to make video and voice calls via its desktop app, as per a tweet by The Guardian’s Alex Hern. This facility is currently not available through WhatsApp Web or through the desktop app either, but it could arrive soon to all users. Hern shared an image on Twitter that
Month: December 2020
Have you ever wanted to emphasize certain words or phrases that you send out to your friends in Facebook Messenger? Well, you’re in luck! If you’re using a web browser on a PC, Messenger supports text formatting. You can send text with typographical emphasis on mobile and in the Messenger desktop app, adding a unique spin
In recent years, it became possible to have a computer without a dedicated GPU card and still enjoy gaming—if you’re willing to settle for medium graphics settings and framerate. Considering that any GPU card providing above-60fps performance will cost you as much as 50% of your computer, more people than ever are seeking chips with
Amazfit GTR 2, Amazfit GTS 2 and Amazfit GTS 2 mini are confirmed to launch in India this month. The first wearable to launch in this series is the Amazfit GTR 2, which is set to arrive on December 17. The Amazfit GTS 2 mini was launched in China just a few days ago, whereas
YouTube is introducing new features to its platform to support diverse communities and encourage respectful interactions. The streaming platform will warn users when a comment they are about to post may be offensive to others, giving them the option to reflect before posting. YouTube will also test a new filter in YouTube Studio for potentially
Apple users can now share in-app purchases and subscriptions with their family members via iCloud Family Sharing. The Cupertino company announced that the feature will be introduced soon at WWDC 2020 event earlier in June. Now, it looks like Apple has finally made the Family Sharing feature available for its users. However, the option is
Realme 7 and Realme Narzo 20 Pro are getting a new software update in India that brings the November 2020 Android security patch. The latest update also optimises the primary camera and touch control on both Realme phones. Alongside the update for Realme 7 and Realme Narzo 20 Pro, Realme has released a new software
Users looking for an upgradeable Mac mini can pick up the Late 2018 model for a record low price of $549.99, which is $250 off retail. Record low Mac mini price The Late 2018 Mac mini has a lot of perks for those looking for the absolute lowest price on a handy desktop that’s not
Airtel added over 2.3 million more wireless subscribers than Reliance Jio in the month of September, according to Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) September 2020 subscription data report. Airtel reigned supreme with more than 3.77 million subscriber additions in the month, followed by Reliance Jio which managed to add 1.46 million new subscribers in
The last time we moved, the previous owners left an Apple TV box behind. It sat in a closet for months because we didn’t have a clue what it was or how it worked. Now, years later, I’m not sure how we ever lived without it. If you’ve got an Apple TV box and you’re
IBM is sounding the alarm over hackers targeting companies critical to the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, a sign that digital spies are turning their attention to the complex logistical work involved in inoculating the world’s population against the novel coronavirus. The information technology company said in a blog post published on Thursday that it had
Intel Corp’s Habana Labs business said on Wednesday it would take time to gain market share from Nvida in cloud and data centre computing but its deal this week with Amazon Web Services (AWS) was a solid first step. Intel in December bought Israel-based artificial intelligence firm Habana for about $2 billion (roughly Rs. 14,700
Facebook is taking on false claims about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine. The platform will now remove any content containing misinformation about the treatment. Facebook Pushes Back Against Vaccine Misinformation Now that COVID-19 vaccines will soon be released around the world, Facebook is trying to squash any misinformation that crops up. An About Facebook blog post revealed that Facebook
If you own an iPhone, the only smartwatches you should be looking at are the various Apple Watch models. This is just a fact. Even though you can use smartwatches from many other brands with an iPhone, none of them offer the same level of integration, in my opinion. Like clockwork, we got the Apple
Yaatra is a new augmented reality (AR) game launched in India by Krikey in collaboration with Jio. The game is playable within the Krikey app that is available for free on App Store and Google Play. Yaatra uses your phone’s camera to provide AR-based action-adventure gameplay that involves combat and puzzle solving. Jio led the
Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro expected price and specifications have surfaced on Chinese microblogging network Weibo to suggest what Xiaomi could launch next. Some images hinting at the design of the Xiaomi Mi 11 series have also leaked online. A separate tip claims that the Mi 11 will launch sometime around the end of
Infinix, the smartphone brand owned by China’s Transsion Holdings, is set to enter the TV market in India by launching two new smart TVs. The brand said in a statement on Thursday that the launch will take place by the end of December. Both new Infinix smart TVs will run on Android OS. In addition
WhatsApp users may lose access if they don’t accept new terms of service. The popular messaging service will reportedly update its terms of service in the coming year, that will take effect starting February 8. If users do not agree to the new privacy rules, however, they could lose access to the messaging app. WABetaInfo
Apple has announced its annual Apple Music Top 100 charts. Arijit Singh is the top artist of the year in India, followed by The Weeknd and Post Malone. Drake took the fourth position, followed by Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5, Taylor Swift, Sidhu Moose Wala, Diljit Dosanjh, and Eminem. Apple also shared the Top Most-Read Lyrics
Xiaomi could be preparing to launch the Mi TV 5 series in India, which consists of the Mi TV 5 and the Mi TV 5 Pro, suggests a new teaser by the company. New posts on social media, as well as emails sent out by Xiaomi to media outlets, tease an upcoming product launch that
Apple will bring two new MacBook Pro laptops next year, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. These new devices will feature a new design, be powered by Apple Silicon chips, and have mini-LED displays. Furthermore, Kuo also suggests that a new MacBook Air with the Apple Silicon chip and mini-LED display will launch in 2022,
Looking for a new set of headphones? Fancy some earphones instead, perhaps? The range of options is huge, with wired and wireless headphones and earphones to suit all budgets and purposes. This week, we look at how to identify the right headphones for you, making buying a new headset simpler. You’ll find these links useful
Apple on Tuesday announced the year’s top performing Apple Music songs and albums, along with corresponding lists generated from proprietary Apple services like Shazam. Revealed in a series of “Top 100” charts added to Apple Music’s Browse page, the top song of 2020 was Roddy Ricch’s “The Box” with more than 455 million streams worldwide.
Google Pixel 5 has gone through JerryRigEverything’s durability test and it shows “copious amounts of plastic.” Google advertises the phone to have a “water-resistant metal body” and a “100 percent recycled aluminium enclosure”, but nowhere does it mention the plastic coating or bio resin on top of the metal. The teardown showed that essentially the
UPDATE or REDIRECT: https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-wireless-charging-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/ What Is Wireless Charging & How Exactly Does It Work? [MakeUseOf Explains] We live in a wireless world. Except we don’t. Sure, we can send huge amounts of information across the airwaves, but the devices capable of sending and receiving it are tied down to power cords. Batteries allow some freedom
Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 5 is here and it’s called Zero Point. It involves hunters from across realities coming together to fight ‘the loop’ and shape the future of the island. The new hunters include Mancake the fighting Flapjack and Mave the shapeshifter, among others. The most notable addition is Mandalorian along with Grogu (Baby
Google Maps’ latest beta introduces a new menu entry called ‘Ride Services’ in the settings of the app, as per a report. This setting will help get more accurate fare, by sending route information from Maps to the ride-sharing company. Uber seems to be the only supported partner in this ride services setting, but this
Microsoft is introducing a new ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’ as a first to bring improvements to the Windows experience outside of major Windows 10 updates. This new method will help Microsoft improve on features and experiences that are developed independently of the OS. This new ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’ process is being tested with Windows
TikTok is known for its punchy, short-form videos that are fun to replay over and over again. But now, new findings suggest that TikTok may be experimenting with a longer, three-minute video length limit. Are Three-Minute Videos Coming to TikTok? TikTok’s standard 60-second video length limit may be in for a change. Social media consultant, Matt Navarra,
You’ve probably experienced hours or even days of unstable or slow internet at some point in your life, and some outages are more serious than others. And when that happens, no matter how many times you try to restart your home Wi-Fi, it doesn’t seem to work. This is because it is not exactly your