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Huawei rolls out its own HarmonyOS

Dongguan [China], August 9 (ANI): Huawei has officially rolled out its own operating system called, HarmonyOS at its Developer Conference in Dongguan, China.

2019-08-09T18:04:41.835393+00:00 IST

Apple wants to lock batteries to iPhone to curb third-party repairs

California [USA], August 8 (ANI): Apple is reportedly planning to lock the batteries on its newest iPhones by activating a dormant software that only allows genuine Apple batteries to be used for replacement done by authorised service providers.

2019-08-08T17:51:31.277578+00:00 IST

Xiaomi is working on 108-megapixel camera phone

Beijing [China], Aug 7 (ANI): Move over dual and quadruple-camera setups, Xiaomi is working on a massive 108-megapixel camera smartphone, the company confirmed alongside announcing its upcoming Redmi smartphone with a 64-megapixel camera.

2019-08-07T16:47:55.574471+00:00 IST

Safeducate app with real-time data mobilisation launched

New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): Training and skilling firm Safeducate has released its official mobile app for data storage regarding offline mobilisation activities.

2019-08-07T15:56:59.358559+00:00 IST

Prototype app can accurately measure blood pressure from selfies

Toronto [Canada], Aug 6 (ANI): Did you know your selfie could give an insight into your health? Scientists at the University of Toronto have published a proof-of-concept that a smartphone app could measure blood pressure by analysing a selfie video.

2019-08-06T17:59:22.371622+00:00 IST

Coolpad plans to launch its first 5G-ready smartphones in India

New Delhi [India], Aug 6 (ANI): Coolpad announced its plans of releasing its first 5G-ready smartphones in the Indian market.

2019-08-06T17:43:47.249308+00:00 IST

LG teases dual-display smartphone

Berlin [Germany], Aug 6 (ANI): Ahead of the IFA trade show, LG has sent out invites throwing a subtle hint to the company's plan of introducing a dual-screen smartphone.

2019-08-06T17:40:19.043080+00:00 IST

Apple to add both in-display Touch ID, Face ID in 2021 iPhone: Report

California [USA], Aug 5 (ANI): Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new report, in which he has predicted that the iPhones releasing in 2021 would include both the Face ID and Touch ID biometrics.

2019-08-05T17:26:46.994401+00:00 IST

Say hello to 'WhatsApp and Instagram from Facebook'

California [USA], August 3 (ANI): Years after acquiring today's popular social apps WhatsApp and Instagram, Facebook is ready to give them a stamp of its ownership.

2019-08-03T17:05:00.786925+00:00 IST

Facebook patent reveals probable plan of inserting ads in Messenger chats

California [USA], August 2 (ANI): Facebook may be planning to show you ads during your personal conversation with someone on Messenger, a freshly published patent has revealed.

2019-08-02T17:19:26.151453+00:00 IST

Apple suspends Siri 'quality control' program over privacy concerns

California [USA], August 2 (ANI): Apple has reportedly suspended its Siri grading program, in response to a recent report by The Guardian that fanned privacy concerns.

2019-08-02T17:10:01.543946+00:00 IST

Google Pixel users will be able to tap on screen for emergency help

California [USA], August 2 (ANI): Google is making it easier for users in difficult situations to communicate their need for emergency assistance without speaking to an operator. The new feature will allow those in a dangerous or emergency situation to simply tap on their screen to seek immediate help.

2019-08-02T17:10:00.469026+00:00 IST

US may ban social media apps with infinite scrolling, addictive autoplay videos

California [USA], July 31 (ANI): Popular apps including Snapchat, Facebook and YouTube may come under fire if the US government agrees to pass a bill that seeks to ban apps exploiting human psychology.

2019-07-31T18:04:32.284547+00:00 IST

Google Pay will now send SMS alerts for transactions

California [USA], July 31 (ANI): Google has announced that it is adding a new feature to its payments platform Google Pay that will make transactions more transparent for users.

2019-07-31T17:37:46.892831+00:00 IST

MediaTek releases Helio G90 series for advanced smartphone gaming

Hschinu [Taiwan], July 30 (ANI): MediaTek has released a new line of chipsets, Helio G90 and G90T, which are designed to enhance the gaming experience on smartphones.

2019-07-30T17:00:01.414950+00:00 IST

Google Pixel 4 will be the first smartphone to come with Soli

California [USA], July 30 (ANI): Google has given a peek into some new features for its Pixel 4 flagship smartphone that is likely to release in October.

2019-07-30T16:44:04.478902+00:00 IST

Huawei records 24 per cent uptick in smartphone sales despite US trade row

Shenzhen [China], July 30 (ANI): Huawei released its earnings report for the first half of 2019, recording a 23.2 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue at CNY 401.3 billion.

2019-07-30T16:39:48.920973+00:00 IST

Researchers build quantum microphone that can detect smallest known units of sound

California [USA], July 29 (ANI): To catch sound at the atomic level, researchers at Stanford have developed a 'quantum microphone'.

2019-07-29T16:53:13.419540+00:00 IST

Samsung introduces Visual Support to help remotely fix your appliances

Seoul [South Korea], July 29 (ANI): Samsung has introduced a new customer support feature for effective diagnosis and troubleshooting for the convenience of customers. The Visual Support service is part of Samsung's Global Contact Center offering and allows customers to seek support based on actual visuals of the affected product.

2019-07-29T16:42:34.990362+00:00 IST

Oppo introduces 'waterfall screen' prototype

Dongguan [China], July 29 (ANI): Move over bezel-less and foldable displays. Oppo has teased a new display prototype that spills on both the left and right sides, reminiscent of Samsung's 'spilling' edge display.

2019-07-29T15:59:39.395223+00:00 IST

Apple regularly hears Siri recordings to improve it: Report

California [USA], July 27 (ANI): Apple contractors reportedly listen to the confidential conversations, the users have with Siri, as part of their job to improve the quality of the voice assistant.

2019-07-27T17:22:37.581597+00:00 IST