During the virtual keynote of WWDC, Apple shared the first details about iOS 14, the next major version of iOS that is going to be released later this year. There are four pillars with this year’s release: staying connected, focusing without distraction, using intelligence and exploring the world. “For many of us, our iPhones have
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Apple has introduced a new feature to its camera system that automatically recognizes and transcribes text in your photos, from a phone number on a business card to a whiteboard full of notes. Live Text, as the feature is called, doesn’t need any prompting or special work from the user — just tap the icon
Apple is due to launch an augmented reality headset in the second quarter of 2022, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In a note to investors on Tuesday, Kuo reiterated a launch timeline first established in April. A month earlier, the analyst said Apple would debut a headset device in mid-2022. “We predict that Apple
Poco M3 Pro 5G is set to launch in India today, at 11:30am through a virtual event. The Xiaomi sub-brand will livestream the event on its YouTube channel and Instagram social account. The phone debuted in the European market last month and will now be making its way to India. The European model was a
The debate surrounding cryptocurrency-led climate change has been heating up. In May 2021, Tesla reversed its decision to accept Bitcoin as a payment method, the automaker and its CEO claiming that the cryptocurrency is unsustainably reliant on fossil fuels. Bitcoin advocates, meanwhile, argue that the energy used to keep the Bitcoin network operational is reasonable given the
GOQii Smart Vital Junior smartwatch has been unveiled. The smartwatch, aimed at kids, is designed to track all essential parameters such as SpO2, body temperature, pulse rate, and blood pressure of children. It will also help parents monitor these vitals, activities, and other health data of their children. The smartwatch has been launched in multiple
Apple is rolling out some updates to iCloud under the name iCloud+. The company is announcing those features at its developer conference. Existing paid iCloud users are going to get those iCloud+ features for the same monthly subscription price. In Safari, Apple is going to launch a new privacy feature called Private Relay. It sounds
Today’s WWDC keynote from Apple covered a huge range of updates. From a new macOS to a refreshed watchOS to a new iOS, better privacy controls, FaceTime updates, and even iCloud+, there was something for everyone in the laundry list of new code. Apple’s keynote was essentially what happens when the big tech companies get
Apple has officially unveiled iOS 15, and like many recent rumours and leaks suggested, several far-reaching improvements have come to iMessage and FaceTime. There’s also new system-wide emphasis on sharing and communication, as well as even more privacy-related features, and new ways to leverage on-device intelligence. iOS 15 will roll out to iPhone 6s and later
Binance is the biggest crypto exchange in the world in terms of trade volume. Its current daily trade volume is valued at approximately $30 billion. Among the key drivers of its growth over the years has been its widely attested reliable security and extensive product portfolio. The exchange supports trading of over 300 altcoins and
Voice messages are great for when something is better explained through voice rather than text, or for when you’re simply feeling too darn lazy to type. That said, getting a long voice message can be a pain to listen to all the way through. WhatsApp is trying to remedy this, by adding new options for
Fire-Boltt Talk smartwatch and fitness tracker with Bluetooth calling feature has been launched in India. The wearable is one of the affordable choices in the smartphone market that lets users make and take calls from the watch. Being a fitness tracker, Fire-Boltt Talk comes with IPX7 certification for water resistance and features multiple sports modes.
More signs of the global market righting the ship after a disastrous 2020. New figures from Gartner point to 26% increase in global sales year over year for the first quarter of 2021. The overall increase is an impressive one, though it comes after a couple of years of market slow down, followed by a
Vivo Y75 5G has been spotted in a Bluetooth SIG certification as well as on Geekbench benchmarking website, suggesting that the phone could launch soon. Vivo has not shared any details about the Vivo Y75 5G model but it appears to be a budget-friendly 5G offering. The phone was previously spotted in the IMEI database
Samsung Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G were unveiled on Thursday, June 3 as the company’s ‘always-on, always-connected’ laptops. The new models come with Qualcomm Snapdragon system-on-chips (SoCs) and run on Microsoft Windows 10. The Galaxy Book Go and Galaxy Book Go 5G are also equipped with a 180-degree folding hinge. Additionally, Samsung
There are hundreds, probably thousands of cryptocurrencies in the market. Each of them boast different functions, and each aspire to go mainstream and be the next Bitcoin. While Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin are alternatives that are steadily gaining traction, one cryptocurrency known as Tether is stirring up much controversy in the crypto space. So, what
A South Korean industrial designer has come up with a satirical solution for “smartphone zombies” who can’t take their eyes away from their screen long enough to stop themselves walking into a wall or other obstacle. Paeng Min-wook, 28, has developed a robotic eyeball he has dubbed “The Third Eye”, which obsessive mobile phone users
Zoom has a popular audio notification feature that tells you when a participant joins or leaves a meeting. This is particularly useful when you’re waiting for someone, but it can be irritating when you’re part of a large conference meeting or event and you constantly hear notifications as people come and go. The audio notification
OnePlus TV U1S series launch is just around the corner and new leaks offer us a glimpse at the possible pricing and design of the upcoming smart TV lineup, as well as the remote. It seems to have almost no bezels on three sides with a slim chin. The render for the remote shows a
WhatsApp is reportedly developing a Flash Call feature that helps users to log into their accounts quickly. When a user tries to log in to WhatsApp, a 6-digit code is sent on their phone for verification. A new alternate method is reportedly being developed, wherein WhatsApp will make a flash call to the user for
Apple rolls out a major software update every year at the Worldwide Developers conference (WWDC). Throughout the year, it keeps releasing small updates and fixes sporadically for iPhone users. The major annual iOS update often brings along UI enhancements, new features, and a slew of bug fixes. It is recommended that iPhone users stay up
Samsung Galaxy S10 Series, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and Samsung Galaxy A52 are reportedly receiving the June 2021 Android security patch with an update. Along with the update, Samsung has provided a few privacy and security improvements but not much is known about it at the moment. The update is being rolled out in the
Twitter is allegedly getting close to launching its long-anticipated “Super Follows” feature, which would provide paid access to bonus content supplied by popular personalities on the microblogging service. Twitter is working through ways to earn a profit from its user base, and has recently launched its Twitter Blue subscription. The company is still looking at
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is finally set to make its debut on the PlayStation 5. Developed by Insomniac Games, the California-based studio known for popular titles such as Marvel’s Spider-Man and Sunset Overdrive, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will follow the story of everyone’s favourite tech-savvy lombax Ratchet and his sentient robot buddy Clank
WWDC 2021 is kicking off later today, June 7. Just like last year, this year’s edition of Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference will be held virtually — owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cupertino, California-based giant showcases its new software developments at this developer-focussed event. The same trend is expected continued this time with new versions
When it comes to picking out new wireless headphones, earbuds, or speakers, two factors matter more than the rest: sound quality and latency. Just because you’re foregoing wires, doesn’t mean you should settle for a less-than-ideal listening experience. But with the various types of data transmission protocols speakers, headphones, and earbuds now use, it can be hard
PlayStation 5 was launched globally in November last year and in India in February this year. The console comes with a single DualSense controller (in the box) that is a major upgrade from the previous-generation DualShock controller. The DualSense controller brings new features like adaptive triggers that allow players to feel the tension and feedback
Nasa’s 31-year-old Hubble Space Telescope has made another incredible discovery — it has found a “lopsided” spiral galaxy that has been deformed by the gravitational tug of another nearby galaxy. NASA has shared the stunning image of the galaxy called “NGC 2276”, which is located in the constellation Cepheus, about 120 million light-years away from
Tablets have been a staple in the mobile device world ever since the early 2010s. They were thought to be the “best of both worlds” between the emerging smartphone and computers, and for a time, it seemed like that was the case. But, things changed fast for the poor tablet, and they’re changing now for
What if you could get in trouble with the law for tweeting? That scenario might sound silly to you, but it’s now a reality in Nigeria. Nigerians Can Now Be Prosecuted for Sending Tweets The federal government of Nigeria has indefinitely suspended Twitter, “for the persistent use of the platform for activities that are capable