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Google Rolls Out New Features For 'Messages' Including End-to-End Encryption
To enhance the chatting experience, tech-giant Google has introduced new features in its messaging app 'Messages'. The global roll out of the new features aims "to make this modern messaging experience universal and interconnected for everyone on Android." Reportedly, the app will have end-to-end encryption (E2EE), where messages are safe and can not be accessed by Google itself. Earlier, E2EE was available for messaging on Apple's iMessages… read-more
Tags: Apple, Google, Android, iOS
Courtesy: Gadgets Now
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Google Maps To Introduce 'Trips' Allowing Users To Keep Record Of Journeys
Google Maps is planning to introduce a new feature to allow users keep record of previous journeys with an option of deleting that as well. The new tab, named Trips, will also provide information like the distance travelled by users. Besides, the feature will show various information like transportation modes and restaurants among others. As per reports, it will be available for users with Google Maps version 9.12 and above.
Tags: google maps, trips tab, Android
Courtesy: Yahoo News
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Competition Regulator to Hold Antitrust Probe Against Google
The Competition Commission of India will hold an antitrust probe against Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. The action comes after Google obstructed the use or alterations of Android Operatiing System in smart TVs, thus involving in anti-competitive practices. Reportedly, the case was filed by two Indian antitrust lawyers and the regulator sought an explanation from Google. This is the fourth major antitrust probe that Google will face in… read-more
Tags: Google, Anti Trust, Android, India, Android TVs
Courtesy: Reuters
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One Plus Nord Suffers Software Malfunctioning; Users Report Random Factory Reset
The recently launched OnePlus Nord is in news, albeit for an awful reason related to the software malfunctioning. Some of its users highlighted the software issues on the brand's forums stating that the phones are performing "factory reset" on their own, leading to data loss. Reportedly, the handset would get "warm" and initiate a factory reset. However, OnePlus has not commented on the issue yet.
Tags: One Plus, Android, Smartphones
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Google Introduces Password Autofill Feature Using Biometric Authentication
Google has rolled out a new feature for auto-filling passwords on Android devices, using biometric authethication like fingerprints. Whenever a user logs into any app requiring password or carries out online transactions the password will be auto-filled provided it’s saved in the Google account. The feature will be optional and users can turn it off anytime. Biometric authentication is considered more secure since it works on singular device… read-more
Courtesy: Gadgets Now
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BlackBerry, 'the Business Phone' is Coming Back
BlackBerry is expected to make a comeback into the Indian smartphone market in the first half of 2021. BlackBerry is now partnering with OnwardMobility and FIH Mobile Limited, to make 5G smartphones. The brand is well-known for its standard security, physical qwerty keyboard and other distinctive features. The new BlackBerry will run on Android OS. The price range of the new device is not disclosed yet.
Tags: Blackberry, 5G, Android, Smartphones
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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Microsoft's First Dual-screen Phone 'Surface Duo' to Release on September 10
Microsoft will be launching its first dual-screen Android phone, Surface Duo, on September 10, 2020. It will be the slimmest smartphone available in the market once rolled out. Chief Product Officer at Windows+Devices Panos Panay said, “Surface Duo brings together the power of Microsoft 365 experiences and the… read-more
Tags: Microsoft, Smartphones, Android, Windows
Courtesy: The Hindu
