Apple gave Siri a new look in iOS 14, but while the virtual assistant has gone through a visual refresh, it is both still very familiar to use, as well as introducing a bunch of new features. Here’s how to use your iPhone’s digital personality. As Apple updates iOS with new features, changes are similarly
Realme Narzo 20 is set to go on sale in India today for the first time. The new Realme phone was launched alongside the Realme Narzo 20A and Narzo 20 Pro last week. Key highlights of the Realme Narzo 20 include triple rear cameras, MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, and a massive, 6,000mAh battery. The Realme
Epic Games will strive anew Monday to convince a judge that its hit title Fortnite should be restored to Apple’s App Store, despite sidestepping the tech titan’s standard commission on transactions. Apple does not allow users of its popular devices to download apps from anywhere but its App Store, and Epic is challenging its practice
A judge was set to rule Sunday on whether to allow a Trump administration ban on downloads of popular video-sharing app TikTok, which is seeking an injunction to prevent what it said could be a devastating blow. US District Judge Carl Nichols has promised to consider on an expedited basis the TikTok request to block
The United States has imposed restrictions on exports to China’s biggest chip maker SMIC after concluding there is an “unacceptable risk” equipment supplied to it could be used for military purposes. Suppliers of certain equipment to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation will now have to apply for individual export licenses, according to a letter from the
Amazon on Thursday announced a drone for recording security video inside homes and car products for alerting vehicle owners about attempted break-ins. The news reflects Amazon’s growing security business since its acquisition of smart doorbell maker Ring in 2018, an effort that’s drawn scrutiny from civil liberties advocates. It also represents Amazon’s latest push into
Amazon Fire TV Stick (3rd Gen) and Fire TV Stick Lite are official as the two new variants in its popular range of streaming devices. The new Fire TV Stick variants support streaming at up to full-HD resolution, and run on a redesigned user interface of Amazon’s Fire TV OS. Announced close to four years
Twitter Chief Executive Jack Dorsey said on Friday the social media platform plans to expand its labelling of state-affiliated accounts worldwide, even as he defended its policy of allowing leaders of countries like Iran and China to use Twitter. During the virtual Oslo Freedom Forum, hosted by New York-based nonprofit the Human Rights Foundation, Dorsey
Facebook said on Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30 percent fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the two tech giants. The social media company said in a blog post that all businesses except gaming creators would
Tecno Spark 6 has been launched as the latest smartphone by the Chinese company. The new smartphone comes with a MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and features quad rear cameras. The Tecno Spark 6 also flaunts a hole-punch display as well as a gradient back finish that comes in four distinct colour options. Additionally, the new
If you can’t find the Apple Watch face of your dreams, you can always modify what’s available to fit your needs. Here’s how to personalize a watch face in watchOS 7 to use the color scheme and the complications you want. Each release of watchOS introduces new watch faces and complications, and watchOS 7 is
OnePlus has updated the meditation-focussed Zen Mode app for its smartphones running on Android 10 that brings a set of features that all were previously set to arrive through OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11. The new offerings had made their way to the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro through a recent developer preview
Working from home isn’t a new concept, but it’s the one that’s gaining popularity this year. The new normal has pushed us back in our homes to keep us safe, while we continue to get things done. At a time like this, there’s a growing need for computing devices that are both powerful and reliable
Microsoft is said to be developing an Xbox app update for iOS that would bring the ability to let you stream games from your Xbox One console directly to your iPhone. The new version of the Xbox for iOS app, which is said to debut soon for download via Apple App Store, seems to mimic
While Apple is busy preparing for the 2020 iPhone family, the rumour mill has now suggested that the smallest in the new series would be called none other than the iPhone 12 mini. This could be the fourth model in the iPhone 12 range that is likely to debut as soon as next month. The
India is unlikely to revoke a ban on the mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) following PUBG Corp’s decision to withdraw the mobile game’s publishing rights in the country from China’s Tencent, a senior government official said on Friday. PUBG Mobile, a popular online multiplayer battle game, was among 118 Chinese-origin apps banned by New
Google plans to push harder for developers to give the company a cut of in-app purchases through its Play app store, according to people with knowledge of the move. The Alphabet unit plans to issue updated guidelines as early as next week that clarify a requirement for most apps to use Google’s billing service for
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus has been launched in India as a dual-screen laptop with an innovative e-Ink cover display. The ThinkBook Plus was first unveiled in January at CES 2020. It comes with a 10.8-inch e-Ink display on top of the lid, along with a 13.3-inch full-HD main display. It can be configured with up to
Canon EOS C70 has been launched as the latest model in the company’s cinema EOS camera range. The new model comes with Canon’s RF lens mount and is compatible with a new Mount Adapter EF-EOS R 0.71x that enables it to work with a range of EF lens series. The EOS C70 also offers 4K/
Realme will debut its SLED 4K Smart TV in India soon, the company shared on its blog. Realme is calling it the “world’s first SLED 4K Smart TV”. It will be a 55-inch smart TV with 4K resolution and as per the blog post, it will offer high colour accuracy along with better eye care.
British television naturalist David Attenborough joined Instagram on Thursday at the age of 94, quickly racking up more than one million followers in his first few hours – in record time in fact. The veteran broadcaster, who has enjoyed a stellar 60-year career chronicling the natural world for audiences, used his inaugural post on the
Apple has purchased Cherry, the first film directed by the Russo brothers since their all-time record grossing Avengers: Endgame, in a major deal expected to boost the new streaming service’s Oscar hopes. The opioid crisis drama from Anthony and Joe Russo, starring Spider-Man actor Tom Holland, will debut on Apple TV+ early next year. It
There’s been a sudden surge of budget phone launches in the past few months; the Redmi 9 from Xiaomi being one of them. This recent offering is priced under Rs. 10,000 and is the successor to the Redmi 8 (Review). The Redmi 9 sold in India shouldn’t be confused with the global model of the same
The Department of Justice in a court filing on Friday opposed TikTok’s requested injunction against an impending ban authorized by the Trump administration, saying a decision in TikTok’s favor would weaken the president’s power during a claimed national security emergency. TikTok is facing a rapidly approaching deadline as Trump’s executive order calling for a ban
Oppo Watch ECG Edition has been launched in China as a new addition to the Oppo Watch lineup. Launched back in March, the Oppo Watch is the first smartwatch by the Chinese company, coming in 46mm and 41mm size variants. The Oppo Watch ECG Edition comes in only 46mm size and carries the same specifications
OnePlus 8T will come with a 4,500mAh battery and support Warp Charge 65, OnePlus confirmed through a post on its community forums. This will be an upgrade when comparing with the OnePlus 8 as that model debuted in April with a 4,300mAh battery that supported Warp Charge 30T. The OnePlus 8T is set to launch
TicWatch Pro 3 GPS smartwatch by Mobvoi has been launched in the US and the UK. It is a successor to TicWatch Pro 4G that was launched last year. The TicWatch Pro 3 GPS features a stainless steel and plastic construction with a silicone strap. It is offered in a single colour option and boasts
Among Us has catapulted from relative obscurity to ubiquitous memes, but why? Little minion-like beings carrying out tasks and calling each other “sus” are taking over the Internet thanks to the 2018 game Among Us, which has been taking over the Internet thanks to coronavirus. If not directly, then memes about colourful astronauts (or aliens?)
Samsung Galaxy A72 will be the company’s first smartphone with a five camera setup, as per a report. The phone will reportedly will be released in the first half of 2021. The penta-camera setup won’t be debuted on a Samsung flagship phone, but instead on Galaxy A72, a phone that is expected to be priced
Xiaomi’s Mi Watch Lite has been allegedly spotted on UL (Demko) certification website and it could be a rebranded Redmi Watch. The listing was shared by a known tipster on Twitter and the Mi Watch Lite appears to be a toned down and more affordable version of the Mi Watch that launched in China back