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WhatsApp Gets 2 New Features, LG V20 Launched in India, and More: Your 360 Daily

HIGHLIGHTS WhatsApp for Android gets support for video streaming and animated GIFs LG V20 smartphone launched in India at Rs. 54,999 OnePlus 3T available at Re. 1 in OnePlus December Dash Sale In the world of technology, WhatsApp for Android received two new features, LG V20 smartphone was launched in India, and OnePlus 3T is up for Re. 1 in ... Read More »

Features Android and iOS Should Borrow From Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Others

HIGHLIGHTS iOS and Android used to be distinctly different in their early days Of late, they’ve overlapped in terms of features and finish Google and Apple should ‘take some inspiration’ from fading competitors During their infancy, it was very easy to distinguish between Android and iOS. Apple’s mobile operating system was well-designed and easy to use. Google’s Android was customisable ... Read More »

Lenovo Phab 2 Launched in India, Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update Released, and More: Your 360 Daily

HIGHLIGHTS Lenovo Phab 2 phablet launched in India at Rs. 11,999 Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosions may have been caused by design flaw Android 7.1.1 OTA update now rolling out for Nexus, Pixel devices In major technology news today, Lenovo launched the Phab 2 smartphone in India, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 explosions were reported to be due to a design ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy S8 May Ditch 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Use Paytm Without Internet, and More: Your 360 Daily

Samsung Galaxy S8 May Ditch 3.5mm Headphone Jack, Use Paytm Without Internet, and More: Your 360 Daily HIGHLIGHTS Samsung Galaxy S8 reportedly will not have 3.5mm earphone jack OTPs not mandatory for online transactions under Rs. 2,000 anymore Paytm’s new toll free number facilitates transactions without smartphones A lot of new developments in the technology segment today, from the Samsung ... Read More »

Meet the Wireless Charging Pioneers: Energous WattUp, Ossia Cota, and More

HIGHLIGHTS Wireless charging of today still requires plugging in a power-mat There are already implementations of true wireless charging It’ll be possible to charge gadgets as seamlessly as connecting to Wi-Fi True wireless charging has remained a pipe dream for many years, ever since we first saw companies work on this magical technology. Wireless charging that’s available on products like ... Read More »

Apple iPhone 8 Leaks and Rumours So Far: Specifications, Release Date, and More

Apple iPhone 8 Leaks and Rumours So Far: Specifications, Release Date, and More HIGHLIGHTS Apple iPhone 8 leaks suggest it will have not have the Home button Rumoured iPhone 8 features include OLED screen, wireless charging Apple may launch 3 or more variants of iPhone 8, leaks say The iPhone launch is usually the biggest technology event of the year, ... Read More »

Apple Watch Series 2 Review

Apple Watch Series 2 Review HIGHLIGHTS Apple Watch Series 2 can be worn while swimming It’s great for running half marathons Watch Unlock is one of its best features The Apple Watch Series 2 arrives nearly 17 months after the original, and has a few features that its predecessor probably should have shipped with. The first and foremost of these ... Read More »

Photoscan by Google Turns Your Phone Into a Photo Scanner

Photoscan by Google Turns Your Phone Into a Photo Scanner HIGHLIGHTS Google’s Photoscan app is free and available now The app is fast and easy to use The resulting image is largely dependent on your phone’s camera On Tuesday, Google launched Photoscan, an app that helps you quickly digitise your old, printed photos you may have lying around. The idea ... Read More »

watchOS 3.1.1 Update Reportedly Rolled Back After Apple Watch Bricking Issues

Photo Credit: MacRumors HIGHLIGHTS Many Apple Watch Series 2 devices got bricked Apple has pulled back the watchOS 3.1.1 update Affected smartwatches will need to be replaced. In a new development, Apple has reportedly rolled back the watchOS 3.1.1 update. Many users started reporting of bricked Apple Watch Series 2 (Review) devices, forcing Apple to pull the update. Soon after ... Read More »

Twitter Live Video Launched for Android and iOS; Powered by Periscope

HIGHLIGHTS The feature is available to iOS and Android users Users can now live stream via a tweet Users do not need the Periscope app installed Twitter has launched the ability to create live videos via its Android and iOS apps with the help of Periscope. Just like Facebook, Twitter will also allow users to live stream video through the ... Read More »