Facebook has announced to shut down its Augmented Reality (AR) face-filtering app called MSQRD. On April 13, Facebook will remove the app from both the Android and iOS app stores. Facebook acquired MSQRD in 2016 and the AR app played a key role in enhancing the company’s portfolio of AR image and video tools like
iPhone 12 is months away from its official launch but it is back in the news and this time for its camera. A new report is indicating that Apple is expected to add a “world-facing” 3D depth camera to at least one iPhone model’s rear camera setup in a bid to enhance overall camera performance
Google is rumoured to be working on two Pixel phone series releases this year. First one should be the Pixel 4a series, successor to the Pixel 3a series lunched last year, and the Pixel 5 series, which is expected to launch later in October. Information regarding both the phones has surfaced online, and the Pixel
Instagram is embracing its potential as a news source, employing its ubiquity to distribute Coronavirus prevention techniques through a new call-out at the top of its homescreen feed. In some countries, Instagram will show a link to information from the World Health Organization and local health ministries along with a message like this: “Help Prevent
Poland’s biggest video game producer CD Projekt is seeking age recommendations from the industry’s rating boards for its flagship product Cyberpunk 2077 ahead of the game’s launch in September, it said on Tuesday. The first-person futuristic adventure game features the voice of Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves and some violence. “We sent the game to (age) rating
Apple Inc said late on Friday it will close all its retail stores, except those in Greater China, for the next two weeks to minimize the risk of coronavirus transmission. “We will be closing all of our retail stores outside of Greater China until March 27,” Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote in a letter posted
T-Mobile and Sprint on Friday announced a slate of measures designed help the public as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, with provisions granting unlimited smartphone data to all subscribers. All current T-Mobile or Metro by T-Mobile customers with data plans will immediately have unlimited access to the carrier’s network for 60 days, the
Microsoft has released a Windows patch for a security vulnerability that enabled attackers to transfer malicious code from one machine to another if they had the vulnerability without the knowledge of the users. The fix is available as KB4551762, an update for Windows 10, versions 1903 and 1909, and Windows Server 2019, versions 1903 and
ZTE’s struggles with the U.S. government generally haven’t been as high-profile as fellow Chinese mobile giant Huawei, but the company has still had its share of issues in recent years. The latest wrinkle, first reported by NBC and later confirmed by The Wall Street Journal, finds it under investigation over bribery charges. The issues stem
Modern computer processors (CPUs) are complex pieces of technology, and that shows no sign of changing. The complexity of a CPU brings a challenge to manufacturers, like Intel. Making great hardware is one thing. Making it easy to understand is another. Intel and other hardware manufacturers work hard to simplify CPU specs and performance. You’ll
Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2020, one of the biggest annual gaming events, might be cancelled due to coronavirus concerns. While there has been no official announcement on the matter, rumours and speculations suggest that the event will not see the light of day. Reportedly, members of Entertainment Software Association (ESA) which is the company behind
The recently announced variant of the Samsung Galaxy M30s will go on sale today. This new variant was announced earlier this week with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The new variant will be sold alongside the existing variants of the Galaxy M30s. The Galaxy M30s has been a successful smartphone in the sub
Facebook has endured several scandals over the years, and they invariably concern the privacy and security of its users. This led to the #DeleteFacebook campaign, and you might have been tempted to delete Facebook as a result. However, there is another option. Rather than deleting Facebook, you can just deactivate your account. But what happens
Staying informed during public health emergencies like the present coronavirus outbreak is important. But in the middle of a crisis, avoiding inaccurate data or misinformation is equally as crucial. Here are the best choices for accurate, timely information on COVID-19. Public health and government apps aren’t usually the prettiest, but they can contain vital
Users of Storz & Bickel’s vaporizers can once again connect their vapes to iPhones. The company’s solution comes several months after Apple enacted a ban on apps for tobacco and cannabis vaporizers. This time around, Storz & Bickel turned to a web app to provide iPhone users with expanded controls over their vapes. I found
Known Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that the iPhone maker is planning to release new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models with scissor keyboards in the second quarter of 2020. Kuo did not comment on the size of the new MacBook Pro, but he is possibly referring to the 14-inch model that he has
Many gadgets in our daily lives need a USB connection in some way or another, and a USB hub is useful for keeping everything organized. But what is a USB hub, and should you get one? Let’s explore the uses of a USB hub and why you might—or might not—want one. What Is a USB
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Samsung has launched a new service that will disinfect smartphones of its customers. The service is called the Galaxy Sanitizing Service, and the initiative from the South Korean giant is a welcome step since smartphones are in our hands for a major part of the day. The service has been launched
China gave tech giant Tencent Holdings the green light on Thursday to publish Nintendo Switch games Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, taking the number of games licensed for the console in the world’s biggest game market to three. The approval published by China’s National Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television
Riding on strong demand for iPhone 11 and other models, Apple logged a massive over 55 percent growth in iPhone shipments for the India market in January and February this year compared to the same period in 2019, a new report said on Friday. There was no impact of Novel Coronavirus on supply in the first two
We round up all the iOS 14, macOS 10.16 and watchOS 7 leaks, discuss the spread and ramifications of the Coronavirus, plus Ming-Chi Kuo moves up the release of ARM Macs and new keyboards, on the AppleInsider podcast. Numerous iOS, macOS and watch OS leaks came out this past week, including many feature additions
As the Novel Coronavirus situation improves in mainland China, Apple has reopened all its 42 retail stores in the country. The tech giant closed all retail stores in the country from February 1 based on the advice from leading health experts. It aimed to reopen stores on February 9 but that date ended up being
A Tel Aviv court ordered Facebook to unblock the private account of a worker at Israeli surveillance company NSO Group, and similar rulings are expected for other employees in the coming days, an NSO spokeswoman said on Tuesday. A group of NSO employees filed a suit against Facebook in November, saying the social media group
Apple News app by Apple that’s is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac machines now has a dedicated section on coronavirus, which was recently declared a controllable pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The latest update from Apple is another example of how tech companies are stepping up awareness about the virus that has
YouTube has finally started rolling out the Explore tab in its Android and iOS apps, something that has been in testing for quite a while now. The new tab replaces the Trending tab and allows users to access destination pages from popular content categories from one place, along with the trending videos. The update has
The European Commission has set out a plan to move towards a ‘right to repair’ for electronics devices, such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops. More generally it wants to restrict single-use products, tackle “premature obsolescence” and ban the destruction of unsold durable goods — in order to make sustainable products the norm. The proposals
Verizon said Thursday it will boost investment in network infrastructure, increasing its capital guidance by $500 million, to prepare for the rise in telecommuting and online learning amid the coronavirus outbreak. Verizon has not seen any measurable increases in data usage even as some business, schools and other organizations are asking its employees to work
Buying your first phone in the US? Looking to switch carriers? Want to know which phone carrier is the best? The number of options available may seem overwhelming, but looks can be deceiving. In actuality, there are only really four nationwide networks to pick from: Verizon Wireless, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Here’s what you need
Nubia Red Magic 5G gaming smartphone has finally been announced by the company in China. The phone packs a 144Hz refresh rate screen and is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 SoC. The Red Magic 5G is the first and as of now the only phone to have such a high refresh rate screen. It
New Apple iPhones like iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Max are disappearing from retail stores — this time due to supply issues appearing after the coronavirus pandemic amid less footfall. According to KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst John Vinh, Apple’s “iPhone sell-through was adversely impacted by supply issues” due to coronavirus, “particularly on the Pro/Max models and