Over the past few months, WhatsApp has rolled out a bunch of new updates for both Android and iOS. One of these new updates lets you add a fingerprint lock to WhatsApp. This means that you can’t access WhatsApp chats without unlocking the app via a fingerprint saved on the phone. Of course, you need
Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro are official as the latest smart TV models from Xiaomi. Unveiled earlier today as a part of the company’s product presentation in Beijing, the new Mi TV models will be offered in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch screen sizes. Both Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro
TikTok, a video app popular with teens, stressed its independence from China in a letter to US lawmakers but failed to convince Senator Josh Hawley, who chaired a hearing on Tuesday on the security of US citizens’ personal data. TikTok, a unit of Chinese-based ByteDance, said in a letter to lawmakers, a copy of which was seen
WhatsApp is a popular and easy to use messaging program. It has some security features, like the use of end-to-end encryption to keep messages private. However, hacks targeting WhatsApp could compromise the privacy of your messages and contacts. Here are five ways that WhatsApp can be hacked. 1. Remote Code Execution via GIF SONY DSC
Vivo S5 is all set to launch in China on November 14, and a few official teasers have already been dropped ahead of its debut. But before the phone could go official, alleged renders of the Vivo phone have surfaced online in different colours. Moreover, a separate leak claims to show the front panel of the
AT&T is being punished at last for its shady claims of plans with “unlimited data” but were in reality nothing of the kind: The company has agreed to a $60 million settlement with the FTC, which has pursued the case for years. Some 3.5 affected customers can expect partial refunds — little more than pocket
The Kindle Oasis (2019) is a refresh of Amazon’s top-of-the-line ebook reader, which was last updated in 2017. The Kindle Oasis is expensive but it has a number of features that the popular Paperwhite doesn’t — auto-brightness, a new Warmth feature that cuts blue light from the display, auto-rotation, and dedicated page-turn buttons. You also
Mi Note 10 is all set to make its official debut today in Spain. Xiaomi is hosting a press event in Madrid, where the company will unveil the smartphone for the international markets. The Mi Note 10 is believed to be the global variant of Mi CC9 Pro that was launched in China on Tuesday.
A UK drone registration scheme has opened ahead of the deadline for owners to register their devices coming into force at the end of this month. The UK government announced its intention to introduce a drone registration scheme two years ago. The rules apply to drones or model aircraft weighting between 250g and 20kg. Owners
The FCC has given its stamp of approval to T-Mobile and Sprint’s proposed merger, saying the deal will “enhance competition” and hasten 5G deployment. Those opposed say the merger defies common sense, creating a triumvirate of mobile giants that will “divide up the market, increase prices, and compete only for the most lucrative customers.” The
Xiaomi’s first smartwatch is here. Dubbed as Mi Watch, the smartwatch was unveiled on Tuesday alongside the new Mi CC9 Pro and Mi TV 5 series at an event in Beijing. Featuring a 1.78-inch AMOLED display, the Mi Watch looks very similar to the Apple Watch. According to Xiaomi, Mi Watch will come with a
PUBG Mobile Season 10 kicks off on November 9, and it will bring a new theme, items, missions, and a lot more. A fresh leak reveals the debut of a new character called Sara. She will reportedly introduce a host of new emotes, costumes, and catchphrases, but more importantly, Sara will bring a key tactical
ColorOS 7, the next-generation of Oppo’s custom skin, is set to debut on November 20. The company is hosting an event in Beijing, China, to unveil the new ColorOS version. Details about ColorOS 7 haven’t been revealed officially. However, Oppo hinted at some of its key features through a teaser posted online. ColorOS 7 will
Microsoft’s original Xbox Elite controller was a major step-up for gamers, with customizable buttons, changeable physical controls and adjustable sensitivity for serious personalization. The new Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 has just landed, and it offers similar features, but with new and improved features that add even more customization options, along with key hardware improvements
Google employees are demanding the company issue a climate plan that commits it to zero emissions by 2030. An online petition posted Monday bears signatures from more than a thousand Google employees. It also calls on Google to decline contracts that would support the extraction of fossil fuels and to avoid collaborating with organizations involved
TikTok is looking to expand its influence by integrating with popular third-party video creation and editing apps. The company today announced a new TikTok for Developers program which will introduce tools for third-party app developers, including those that allow them to access TikTok’s creative offerings as well as push content from their apps to TikTok
Xiaomi Watch aka Xiaomi Mi Watch is set to debut in China later today. But alongside the standard, square-shaped smartwatch, the Beijing-based company is reportedly in plans launch its Watch Pro with a circular dial. Both smartwatch models are likely to carry similar internals. Separately, the price of the Xiaomi Watch has been spotted on
Apple has reportedly partnered with the US game developer Valve to develop its rumoured AR headset, due for launch next year. Earlier, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone maker is preparing to release AR headsets by the first half of 2020, DigiTimes reported. Back in July, it was reported that Apple had stopped
Mi CC9 Pro has gone official as the latest phone in Xiaomi’s Mi CC series. The camera-centric Mi CC9 Pro comes equipped with five rear cameras, including a 108-megapixel primary sensor, and has been awarded a DxOMark score of 121 for still photography, which is the joint highest score it shares with the Huawei Mate
The $399 Mavic Mini lives in a sweet spot of core features and a low price. It packs everything critical to be a quality drone. It has a good camera, good range, and a good controller. It holds up well in the wind and is quick enough to be fun. And it’s so small that
Google News app has received an update that brings bilingual support. The new move is aimed to help more than 60 percent of people globally who speak and consume news across two or more languages. It enables users to select two languages to receive news articles in both languages alongside one another. The update, for
Flipkart is set to host its Big Diwali Sale back on Monday, October 21, after ending its first round on Wednesday. The five-day sale, which will conclude on October 25, will bring deals and discounts on various smartphones, including the Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7S, Realme 5, and Vivo Z1 Pro. Flipkart will
With the introduction of iOS 13, Apple has added a new feature to the Safari browser that now lets you automatically close inactive tabs after a set duration. So, if you are the type of person who opens up a dozen tabs, but never closes them, this feature will be really useful. You can choose to
Xiaomi’s range of televisions has seen some success in the company’s two key markets of China and India, with the current Mi TV 4 series selling in big numbers in the two countries. The company is all set to reveal its Mi TV 5 series, the next generation range from the company, on November 5
Technology has given internet giants “irresistible power” when they work in concert with governments, whistleblower Ed Snowden told the Web Summit that opened in Lisbon on Monday. “When we see government and corporations working in concert… they become the left and right hands of the same body. What we see is the concentration of power,”
Professionals turn to LinkedIn to make connections and search for new opportunities. Knowing how to make your profile stand out is the key to getting noticed. So, if you’re struggling to get noticed, these LinkedIn profile tips should help you attract recruiters. 1. Make Your Headline Specific With millions of people on LinkedIn, you need
LG G Pad 5 10.1 tablet has launched in South Korea, and the big highlights are its large 8,200mAh battery, a quad-core Snapdragon 821 SoC, and an 8-megapixel rear camera. The successor of the LG G Pad 4, the LG G Pad 5 10.1 has a full-HD+ display, metal frame, significant bezels on all sides
Gradeup, an edtech startup in India that operates an exam preparation platform for undergraduate and postgraduate level courses, has raised $7 million from Times Internet as it looks to expand its business in the country. Times Internet, a conglomerate in India, invested $7 million in Series A and $3 million in Seed financing rounds of
Huawei P Smart (2020), Huawei Nova 6, and Huawei MatePad Pro have surfaced online in alleged renders. The Huawei P Smart (2020) was spotted on TENAA earlier and the Nova 6 was also leaked online sporting dual front cameras. All three upcoming products from Huawei have no launch date right now, but they all should
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi CC9 Pro phone in China today. The phone’s big highlight is its penta-lens camera setup at the back that has a 108-megapixel primary shooter. The phone is largely expected to launch as the Mi Note 10 in markets outside of China, with Xiaomi Spain holding an event