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Apple updates iMovie and iWork suite with trackpad support

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 08:43 AM PDT

Apple has updated iMovie and the iWork suite of apps for iOS and iPadOS. Among the many changes across the four apps, the main one is the added support for mice and trackpad support on iPads running the latest version of iPadOS. It also adds support for the Magic Keyboard accessory for the iPad Pro models. The updates also bring some other useful changes, such as keyboard shortcuts and support for PNG, BMP, GIF and TIFF images in iMovie, color, gradient or image as background in Pages, background color in Numbers, new themes in Keynote, and ability to add a document to iCloud Drive...

Realme smartphones get costlier in India after GST increase

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 07:52 AM PDT

Earlier today we reported that Apple, Xiaomi, and Oppo increased the prices of their smartphones in India after the Indian government increased the Goods & Services Tax (GST) on smartphones from 12% to 18%. Now, Chinese phone maker Realme too has announced a price hike on its smartphones in India, which is effective starting today. You can read the full statement from Realme below. The Realme 6 which was launched in India with a starting price of INR12,999 ($170/€160) now costs INR13,999 ($185/€170), and its Pro version, which was launched with a base price of INR16,999 ($225/€205) now...

Leaked OnePlus 8 Pro official images show Ultramarine Blue and Glacial Green colors

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 07:01 AM PDT

The OnePlus 8 Pro will have an exclusive color, Ultramarine Blue, which you can see in these official images that leaked a couple of weeks before the phone's announcement. Like the vanilla OnePlus 8, the Pro will be available in the new Glacial Green hue as well as a more traditional Onyx Black. The Ultramarine version isn't a gradient like the Interstellar Glow of the non-Pro model, however. OnePlus 8 Pro in Ultramarine Blue Leakster Roland Quandt also has some more details to share. As you can see in the images, the display has slightly curvier sides (the vanilla phone is...

Samsung Galaxy A10s gets Android 10 update

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 06:22 AM PDT

The latest Samsung smartphone to get updated to Android 10 is the entry-level A10s which was released back in August 2019. The new One UI 2.0 update is currently live in Malaysia and is scheduled to arrive to more regions soon. The update bears the A107FXXU5BTCB build number and also brings the March security patch. As usual, the new firmware update brings improved privacy and security alongside improved gesture navigation and Digital Wellbeing controls. Via

OnePlus 8 phones to cost less than $1,000, exec confirms

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 05:35 AM PDT

The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are drawing near as the April 14 global announcement date is less then two weeks away. The most recent batches on info on the two handsets have actually come courtesy of none other than company CEO and co-founder Pete Lau. The latter has now shared some extra details on pricing. Sadly he didn't get any more specific than "under $1,000 US price." OnePlus 8 (left) and OnePlus 8 Pro (right) He claimed that even the most expensive version of the OnePlus 8 smartphones with 5G will be less expensive than Samsung's cheapest Galaxy S20 5G phone, which...

Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G goes through FCC, hinting at a global release

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 04:47 AM PDT

The Oppo Reno3 Pro launched globally in early March with 4G connectivity, but it has a 5G sibling that's a China-exclusive for now. Not for long, though, the Oppo Reno3 Pro 5G has passed through FCC testing, meaning that it's ready to follow the other phone and go global. Even though their names imply a familial relationship, the two phones are actually pretty different. The 5G model has a slightly larger 6.5" AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, a different chipset (Snapdragon 765G), its main camera gets OIS, but drops down to a smaller 48MP sensor. Also, it gains stereo speakers while...

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cases show new colors for the Sandstone finish

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:59 AM PDT

Sandstone is an iconic look for the OnePlus family of phones - it's mostly defined by its texture, but the color has remained fairly consistent too. That will change with the launch of the OnePlus 8 phones as this selection of official cases shows. The OnePlus 8 and Pro will get a Cyan Sandstone case. The smaller phone also gets a Purple Sandstone, as well as a clear case to show off those new colors. There's also a black Nylon case that keeps things simple. OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cases, including new colors for the sandstone texture The OnePlus 8 Pro has exclusive dibs on the...

Latest update let you unlock your laptop with Mi Band 3 and 4

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 03:12 AM PDT

Xiaomi has released new software updates for the Mi Band 3 and Mi Smart Band 4 (aka Mi Band 4 in China) that now lets you unlock your laptops with the smart bands without having to install a third-party app on your smartphones. Initially this feature is only available for the Indian users and you can only unlock laptops running Windows 10 OS. Mi Smart Band 4 The new updates also improve the step counter to prevent the fitness bands from recording ghost steps. You first need to update the Mi Fit app on your smartphone to install the new firmware on your Mi Band 3 and Mi Smart...

Leaked Samsung Galaxy Note 20 case mold gives us an idea of what to expect

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 02:36 AM PDT

With Samsung's Galaxy S20 line out of the way, leaks are starting to shift to the upcoming Galaxy Note 20. While Samsung usually updates its Galaxy Note line come the end of Summer, we've already seen some early rumors swirling around. Now, we get some idea on the possible design of the next Galaxy Note's back. According to an image of the case mold of the official Galaxy Note 20 LED View Cover shared by Roland Quandt, the next flagship in the Note line will follow the new Samsung design language with a large rectangular camera cutout around the back. This one in particular looks similar...

Verizon's Moto Z4 receives Android 10 update

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 01:47 AM PDT

Motorola released Android 10 for the Moto Z4 last month and now it's rolling out to the units locked to Verizon's network. The firmware sports version QDF30.130-42 and brings in system-wide dark mode and improved notifications. It also includes the Android security patch that's dated March 1, 2020. The update is rolling out over the air and should reach all the units locked to Verizon's network in a few days. Source | Via

Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo increase smartphone prices in India

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 12:58 AM PDT

Xiaomi, Apple, and other major companies have increased the prices of their devices, with the changes coming into effect starting today, April 1. Although it sounds like a joke, it is actually true - the Indian government increased the Goods & Services Tax (GST) from 12% to 18%, and combined with the weak currency, made manufacturers rethink their pricing policy. Xiaomi sent out a press release, announcing that it has "no option other than to increase prices" since it is operating on less than 5% profit margin. The new prices will be effective immediately. Oppo sent out an updated...

Oppo Reno Ace Infinity to come with air-recharging technology

Posted: 01 Apr 2020 12:06 AM PDT

Today Oppo has showcased a smartphone, called Oppo Ace Infinity. According to the company, it will arrive with FreeVOOC air-recharging technology which can achieve a stable charging power of 5-10W within 10 meters. There's even a short promo video, explaining the technology a bit. The video says the Free VOOC coil is embedded in the rim of the Ace Infinity. There is an absorption layer, a conversion layer and a conductive material that essentially keeps the battery charged forever. The company calls this "the future of wireless charging" and what better time to announce this...

OnePlus 7 series gets March patch and bug fixes with new updates

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 11:14 PM PDT

OnePlus has released new software updates for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro. They have the same changelogs but are rolling out as OxygenOS 10.3.2 in India and OxygenOS 10.0.5 for European and global units. OnePlus 7 Pro The new builds bump up the Android security patch level on the 7 and 7 Pro to March 2020, squash some bugs, and optimize RAM management. You can check out the full changelog below for more details. System Optimized the RAM management Improved system stability and fixed known issues Updated Android Security Patch to 2020. 03 ...

Halide gets updated with Rescue and improved raw support

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 10:22 PM PDT

Halide is arguably the best camera application on iOS and is now even better in its latest version 1.16 update. With this, the developers are improving the raw capture experience, memory management and also introducing something new called Rescue. Let's talk about Rescue first. Rescue is a data loss protection feature that prevents losing images in case something critical goes wrong while shooting. It could be something like the phone running out of battery, getting a call or just a bug in iOS or Halide that could cause the shot you've just taken to never be saved to the photo...

Apple iPhone 9 could be made official on April 15, new rumor says

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 08:53 PM PDT

The upcoming Apple iPhone 9, the successor to the iPhone SE from 2016, has been rumored for a long time now, and it looks like we're finally getting very close to its official introduction. A few weeks ago a report talked about the phone being delayed indefinitely because of the COVID-19 outbreak, but apparently Apple may have had a change of heart. According to a new report, the company held an internal meeting to discuss how to proceed, and the conclusion of said meeting is that the iPhone 9 will get official on April 15. It will then become available on April 22. It's unclear if the...

Samsung Galaxy S20 series is already receiving the April security update

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 07:32 PM PDT

Samsung has recently had an interesting track record regarding Android security updates, which have at times come out before Google had a chance to release them for its Pixels. The situation is the same this time around. The Galaxy S20 family is now receiving an update that includes the April 2020 security patch level. So far the rollout is happening in Taiwan and Hong Kong, with Korean units set to receive it very soon. Aside from the new security fixes, the new software also packs some general camera improvements. The build number is G98x0ZHU1ATCT, where "x" is to be a different...

Nokia 7.2 gets Android 10 update

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 06:30 PM PDT

Today HMD Global has announced the start of the rollout of the Android 10 update for the Nokia 7.2. This phone was released last September, running Android 9 Pie. Although it, like most other Nokias, is part of the Android One program, which in theory should ensure quick Android OS upgrades, obviously that's not working out as it should. Android 10 has already been out for more than six months at this point, and countless other handsets that aren't part of Android One have been updated to this version. Anyway, let's call it "better late than never". HMD's rollouts have apparently...

UAE lifts ban on Google Hangouts Meet, Cisco Webex and other VoIP services

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 05:31 PM PDT

The global COVID-19 crisis has pretty much reverberated in every aspect of life around the world in one way or another. One thing most companies and governments have really started to re-evaluate and kick into full throttle is remote working. A new decision in the United Arab Emirates comes as a great example. Officials there have decided to lift bans on Google Hangouts Meet, Cisco Webex, Avaya Spaces, BlueJeans and Slack. All services previously officially unreachable from within the country. The connection between these is clear and this decision comes hot on the heels of another...

Apple completes $200m investment into Japan Display

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 04:25 PM PDT

Apple has finalized a $200m investment into Japan Display that would be used to buy equipment. Up until now, Japan Display had collected $1.5b as a loan from Apple and paid off around $700m, leaving $800m to be paid. Adding to those the current $200m investment and Japan Display is back to a billion USD in debt to Apple. With Apple's $200m investment used as reassurance, Japan Display has managed to secure another $830m as an investment from an asset manager. JDI has been one of Apple's LCD makers and has been tasked with supplying Apple with OLEDs for the Apple Watch. Apple...

Microsoft converting Office 365 to Microsoft 365, new features and subscription plans incoming

Posted: 31 Mar 2020 03:39 PM PDT

Microsoft's popular Office 365 cloud platform as has a current subscriber base of 38 million users on its Office 365 Personal and Home plan, up form 12.4 million, five years ago. Now the Redmond giant has a plan to further solidify its position with a new wave of features, as Office 365 slowly transitions to Microsoft 365. A couple of new subscription plans were announced - Microsoft 365 Personal and Family (up to six people). They will be available starting April 21 for $6.99 and $9.99 a month, respectively. The idea is for them to replace the current Office 365 Personal and Home plans....
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