Apple is predicted to have a busy year ahead of it. Frequent Apple commentator Ming-Chi Kuo published a research note on Wednesday with his predictions for Apple’s fall 2018 hardware lineup, as spotted by 9to5Mac. Kuo has a long track record of making numerous and accurate Apple predictions. Still, this should be taken with a …
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Your iPhone now does Morse code, thanks to Google’s Gboard keyboard
Google just made it easier for people with limited mobility to type and communicate. Google announced that today it’s rolling out Morse code on the Gboard keyboard for iOS. Gboard is Google’s keyboard with Google search built in. Morse code is currently available for Gboard for Android, but Google says that it’s adding improvements with today’s update. Morse code for …
Read More »Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is bigger and badder
Sony just took the wraps off of its new Sony Xperia XA2 Plus phone. The phone is a follow-up to the midrange Sony Xperia XA2 and Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra released earlier this year. As the name implies, the 6-inch Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is larger than the Xperia XA2, but the same size as the Xperia XA2 Ultra. Now …
Read More »Samsung’s next wearable is apparently called the ‘Galaxy Watch’
Update, August 2018: The Samsung Galaxy Watch has been officially announced. It seems like Samsung’s next wearable will be named the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Samsung recently registered a logo for the “Samsung Galaxy Watch” with the Korean Intellectual Property Organization, as spotted by GalaxyClub. You can check out the filing and logo below: Enlarge Image The name and logo are …
Read More »WhatsApp’s new forwarding feature may actually save lives
WhatsApp is making it easier to tell where your messages are coming from in order to quash fake news. And the ramifications could save lives. Starting Tuesday, WhatsApp will label which messages you receive have been forwarded to you. The company announced on its blog that the feature is available on the latest version of WhatsApp. WhatsApp says this helps …
Read More »Microsoft’s folding Surface, code
We’ve heard whispers about a secret Microsoft project called Andromeda — a handheld foldable Surface-branded device that blurred the lines between phone, tablet and PC. Although previous rumors claimed that Andromeda was coming out this year, reports are now saying the Andromeda project has been put on hold indefinitely. The updates come from known Microsoft reporters Tom Warren and Mary …
Read More »Google says no, Duplex AI won’t take over human call centers
Google Duplex is a technology that’s designed to work for people, not take their jobs — at least, according to Google. When Google unveiled Duplex at its I/O conference in May, it caused quite a stir. The technology is an expansion of its Google Assistant AI that is meant to sound much more human. Google says the main purpose of …
Read More »Android P’s new Magnifier tool will take the guessing out of selecting text
Picture this. You’re reading through a wall of text and come across a sentence you want to copy and paste. On Android, highlighting a line of text (and not overshooting or cutting off words) can be a pain even if you have the skinniest and nimblest fingers. iOS comes with a text-magnifying feature to make this easier, and it seems …
Read More »Google Inbox finally supports the iPhone X’s notch
In an update released Thursday, the Inbox by Gmail iOS app has finally added support for the iPhone X and its notched display. The iPhone X was released back in November 2017, and little by little iOS apps have been adapting their designs to accommodate the iPhone’s notch. In May, Apple made it a requirement for every iOS app update to …
Read More »MoviePass surge pricing is here: $2 to $6 extra at peak times
MoviePass’ promise of a movie every day for $9.95 a month is about to change. MoviePass just announced that it’s rolling out its peak pricing starting today. The new policy will charge you extra if you plan on seeing a popular movie during a sought-after time slot. In the example given, MoviePass shows how it could charge $3.43 to see …
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