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Contact Tracing - Made by Google and Apple to Identify Infected People

April 14, 2020

The release continues: "Privacy, transparency and consent are of utmost importance in this effort, and we look forward to building this functionality in consultation with interested stakeholders". As Foreign Affairs magazine notes, citizens are required to download a self-diagnosis app from the country's health ministry and self-report any symptoms of COVID-19.

LG Velvet smartphone announced; discontinues G-series, V-series and more

April 13, 2020

LG is working on its new smartphone which will feature a new design language . Even though the announcement from LG doesn't contain a release date, according to the Korean site Naver , we can expect to see it from May 15 . Moving on, the USP of the phone would be its out-of-the-box raindrop camera setup with the primary cam being the largest and protruding a few millimeters above the back glass.

Google Increased Number of Android Devices Supporting 'Phone' Application

April 13, 2020

The Android app "Google Phone" has been used as a standard application for making calls on pixel smartphones for some time. As explained by XDA , the reason for this is that the dialer's shared library is now missing on both Samsung and OnePlus devices, and until and unless that changes, the app will unlikely to be available for devices of these two brands.

This PS5 design is shockingly different to match DualSense

April 13, 2020

The main model Spinelli has designed here is an all-white version, but he has also designed an all-black version to match the traditional PlayStation look. According to Hideaki Nishino, Senior Vice President, Platform Planning & Management at PlayStation, "With adaptive triggers, we had to consider how the components would fit into the hardware, without giving it a bulky feeling".

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite listed on official Samsung site

April 13, 2020

Together, two bridge the difference between tablet computers and smartphones and a way to do it. This person has shared the news on his Twitter account, saying that Samsung is planning this feature for its upcoming series. Power to this phone in the 4,000 mAh battery is given. An in-display fingerprint scanner is also a part of the package. The front camera is a 25MP selfie shooter and the A-series have always given satisfactory camera performances.

Resident Evil 4 remake reportedly in development, aiming for 2022 release date

April 13, 2020

Capcom is apparently working on a remake of Resident Evil 4 according to a report by VGC . Capcom has reportedly signed off on a Resident Evil 4 Remake project that will release in 2022. This new patch addresses the performance issues that Xbox One X have been encountering, and we noted in our own review that the game didn't run as flawlessly as the Resident Evil 2 remake from past year.

OnePlus 8 series alleged official case images leaked ahead of tomorrow's launch

April 13, 2020

But in case of a design confirmation, we are officially here with it. Of course, as the release date of the OnePlus 8 series approaches, new information about the device emerges. Provided by SlashLeaks , the new leak does not reveal much apart from what we already know about the device. Notably, this is the European pricing and we can expect the smartphones to be launched at relatively reasonable pricing in India.

‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is going to a next-gen upgrade, developer says

April 13, 2020

If everything goes to plan, the Cyberpunk 2077 release date on PS4 and Xbox One will be just the start of a much bigger project. Both DLCs and expansions will be announced before the game's release. Nowakowski specifies that the next-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 is only confirmed for Xbox Series X at the moment, pointing to Microsoft's Smart Delivery program, which makes select next-gen versions of current-gen games free to anyone who bought the current-gen version.

New iPhone could have iPad-like design

April 13, 2020

The handsets will have flat edges, curved corners, and flat screens . The new flat edge design for the iPad Pro will also lead to a "slightly larger" display than the iPhone 11 Pro Max . It's also unclear whether the square redesign will come to the two low-end dual-camera models that are supposed to replace the iPhone 11 . Apple's iPhone 12 launch plans could still change depending on how the novel coronavirus situation evolves.

You can now get at your Instagram DMs on the web

April 13, 2020

The introduction of direct messages on the web comes as Facebook's broader vision for a larger focus on private messaging. The official Twitter handle of Instagram has announced the news. Instagram, in particular, has offered a lot of interesting live shows to entertain us. On a related note, this is also another example of Instagram becoming increasingly more full-featured and a far cry from its simpler, app-based early days - to the point that it's now become a bigger business and ...

Microsoft Surface Neo and Windows 10X won't get launched this year

April 13, 2020

Back in January, it was rumoured that Microsoft could be working on a Surface Book 3 that could launch this year . Microsoft won't be popping out with its Surface Neo twin-screened PC in time for the vacation season as initially deliberate, in keeping with an individual acquainted with the matter.

Nokia 7.3 and Nokia 9.3 Might Arrive in the Q3 2020

April 13, 2020

Google rolled out the first stable Android 10 update to its Pixel devices all the way back in September previous year. As of March 2020, Android 10's market share stood at a rather healthy 12.5% and that value is only set to keep growing.

Here’s how Apple and Google plan to track coronavirus with Bluetooth

April 13, 2020

Apple has booked a domain name called AppleCoronavirus.com, after the iPhone maker and Google last week announced a joint effort to enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the new coronavirus .

Pokémon to Sword and Shield Zarude Will Have 'Jungle Healing' Movement

April 13, 2020

Along with some old Pokemons, new Pokemon will also be added to the game as well. including the two Legendaries, Kubfu and Calyrex. The Jungle Healing movement allows healing itself or another Pokemon . In Japan, fanatics who pre-order tickets for the movie will get hold of get hold of codes for Zarude and Shiny Celebi, nonetheless The Pokemon Company has now not however launched how these Pokemon may be allotted overseas.

Call Of Duty Warzone Hits 50 Million Players In One Month

April 12, 2020

Players have been asking for it fervently, and Activision has finally heard them. Have a look at a few complaints down below. The vast backlash prompted Infinity Ward to roll out another update shortly after to reinstate the Trios mode.

HTC says its exodus "Blockchain smartphone" will be Will Mine Monero (XMR)

April 12, 2020

The HTC director also claimed that the crypto world is "threatened" by hashrate dominance by giant mining pools, so he believes democratizing mobile phone access is one way to solve the problem. As per Midas Labs , mining Monero (XMR ) is not cost-competent in desktop as it is a privacy-centric cryptocurrency. [2] Midas Labs will deepen the process of decentralization by providing hardware-related solutions for the mobile industry.

IOS 14 may let users test apps before downloading them

April 12, 2020

Now, a report citing iOS 14 code hints that Apple might be testing a new feature that will let users preview or test applications before installing them. The Clips API is directly linked to the QR Code reader in the version analyzed by the site. A United Kingdom security firm has detected at least 30 "fleeceware" apps on the App Store, which have been installed by more than 3.5 million iOS users, ZDNet reports.

The OnePlus 8 design has been unveiled in a pre-launch move

April 12, 2020

The OnePlus 8 Series launch is already in our knowledge. OnePlus has also contributed a lot by giving details in pieces and the picture is nearly clear what will be unveiled on 14th. These phones will support Dual Nano SIMs and will run on polished OxygenOS 10.0 based on Android 10. It is expected that 8 Pro might have Water resistant (IP68) feature also.

Offering Free Access to Some Original Shows for Limited Period

April 12, 2020

Also, don't forget that the Apple TV app is available on a lot more platforms now. As per Variety , these shows were free to watch in the U.S. on Thursday night (April 9) and will be available in another 100 countries on Friday (April 10).

North Carolina store, business occupancy begin next week

April 12, 2020

North Carolina merchants will have even fewer shoppers next week, thanks to an executive order Gov. Roy Cooper announced at a Thursday news conference. Dining and group activities in common spaces are not prohibited. It also requires employees to wear face masks and screen for signs of sickness in employees and residents.

Demand for video calling continues to surge

April 12, 2020

Microsoft has needed to increase the restriction from 10,000 contributors to 100,000 as extra corporations look to Microsoft to assist them in facilitating greater conferences and occasions. In March, the average time between when somebody first used Teams and the last use of the service increased by more than an hour. People in India use video in 22 per cent of meetings, Singapore 26 per cent, South Africa 36 per cent, France 37 per cent, and Japan 39 per cent.

U.S. cases pass 500,000 on deadliest day for COVID-19 cases

April 12, 2020

President Donald Trump also said he expects the United States to see a lower death toll than the initial predictions of 100,000 fatalities. A total of 24 residents of an IN nursing home that was hit hard by COVID-19 have died. Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House coronavirus response coordinator, said at the briefing the USA has not peaked yet but cases are "starting to level" as Italian cases began to do last week.

New "Galaxy Buds Bean" FINALLY Get ANC, Cost Under $150

April 11, 2020

According to a Korean news site Maeil (via Android Central ), Samsung's upcoming bean-shaped Galaxy earbuds will have active noise cancellation , which is something that both the acclaimed Galaxy Buds and newer Galaxy Buds Plus do not have.

More auto insurance companies offering refunds

April 11, 2020

They will also waive all late fees, pause collections and hold off on canceling or non-renewing any active policies due to non-payment through May 15. And if you're already paid in full, Progressive will return the money to the payment account on file. To do so, you must contact the company. Geico emailed customers on Thursday to announced "The GEICO Giveback" which gives a 15 percent credit to all auto and motorcycle customers when policies come up for renewal, between now and ...

There might be no new Android or iOS emoji released in 2021

April 11, 2020

It usually takes several months for Apple to design new artwork for emoji characters that are approved with each new iteration. After Emoji 13 characters are implemented this fall, there will be no additional new emoji on iPhone until 2022.

Google expands Duplex AI to Australia, Canada, and the UK

April 11, 2020

Google Duplex's automated AI calling service is now available in more countries, according to a support page updated today. There were concerns about the use of Duplex without the express consent of a restaurant or other small business and without proper disclosure that the automated call was being handled by a digital voice assistant and not by a human being.

IOS 14 ‘Clips’ feature will let you try apps before downloading them

April 11, 2020

Theoretically, the feature would allow developers to better market apps while also giving customers more insight into what they're buying before they pull the trigger. So, what new features can we expect Apple to release with iOS 14 in 2020? Rumors have swirled around what else iOS 14 has in store as WWDC approaches.

Tennessee church not allowed to participate in Franklin Drive-In Easter services

April 10, 2020

Mr Bello, in his Easter message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammad, rejoiced with Christians in the state and all over the world on the special occasion commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Such values help sustain us through challenging times. But today is a Good Friday! Anybody interested was encouraged to join the sessions. Instead, they will be opening their laptops and watching from home.

Facebook adds Quiet Mode on smartphones to help you wind down

April 10, 2020

Here you can see the number of times you open the Facebook app, the duration of your usage per day, and the difference between day and night time usage stacked in a weekly report . Users can, of course, opt to disable the mode and will be allowed to use Facebook for 15 minutes, but by placing extra barriers between users and the app, it could help discourage its use.

Apple, Google roll out ‘contact tracing’ app to track coronavirus

April 10, 2020

Google and Apple plan to create apps to be rolled out sometime in May that will allow users to submit if they've tested positive for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus from China, so that other users in the database can be notified if they've been in contact with the infected person.

Drake's Toronto mansion features NBA-size court, hall of jerseys

April 10, 2020

The "modern Art Deco" house - designed by Ferris Rafauli , who referred to it as "the Embassy" - was a custom creation commissioned by Drake and built from the ground up with seemingly endless over-the-top amenities. Drake is having a pretty good week: A new music video that's spawned lots of fun dance memes , making the cover of Architectural Digest and now having a whole Jeopardy category dedicated to him.

Google’s initiative to help locate food, night shelters

April 10, 2020

With the innovation developed by considering people who are at home within the scope of epidemic measures, the needs will be more easily met. Now Google Maps will help you find these spots with a new feature highlighting restaurants with the option for deliveries and takeouts .

Boeing Finds Two More Software Flaws in 737 Max Aircraft

April 10, 2020

Media reports also indicate Boeing has offered early retirement and buyout packages to its 160,000 employees and several thousand workers are expected to accept the offer. The issues involve the flight-control computer and don't affect the plane's estimated return to service in mid-2020, Boeing said in an email Tuesday.

Forza Street is speeding onto Android and iOS

April 10, 2020

Forza Street , the mobile version of the popular franchise gets a release date now. Also, do share what else you expect from this upcoming Forza Street mobile game! This causes Forza Street to drop many points and may disappoint the most Forza fans.

Google Hangouts Chat has now been rebranded to Google Chat

April 10, 2020

Hangouts Meet was renamed to Google Meet on the company's Support page, suggesting that a change in the namings of Hangouts Chat and Hangouts, the app, may also follow. Hangouts Chat, the text-messaging arm of the Hangouts brand, is also part of the suite. What Does The Rebranding Mean? . According to 9to5Google, Google has referred to Hangouts Meet, simply as Meet or Google Meet in many instances indicating that the company has gradually become inclined to not use the ...

Foxconn: Foxconn to Manufacture Fans in Association with US Firm Medtronic

April 10, 2020

Due to the global outbreak of Covid-19, many countries are in need of ventilators to treat critically ill patients. The virus, which can affect patients' lungs, requires that they be given oxygen to assist with breathing. At the time, it promised to spend $10 billion on the plant and bring 13,000 jobs to the state. But it has continually scaled back its plans ever since.

Google Stadia now has a free streaming tier

April 10, 2020

We had hoped early on that the free tier of Stadia - Stadia Base - would arrive in early 2020 . You own the individual games your purchase and can play them whenever you like. As far as mobile goes, Stadia now supports Pixel 2 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S8 and newer, and all versions of the Asus ROG Phone and Razer phone. Stadia received quite a lot of criticism at launch due to a confusing business model and a small catalog of playable games, but Google seems to have nailed the ...

Organizers Cancel Mobile World Congress Over Coronavirus Fears

April 10, 2020

MWC was due to be held in Barcelona on February 24-27, but over the past couple of weeks or so, numerous world's major tech firms have pulled out of the event, including BT, Cisco, Facebook , Amazon , Deutsche Telekom, Intel , LG, Sprint, and Vodafone.

Google's new braille keyboard makes typing more accessible on Android

April 10, 2020

Moreover, switching between the TalkBack and other pre-installed keyboards on the device is quite easy. Google is making typing on Android more accessible to sight-impaired users with a new keyboard. You can use TalkBack anywhere you want to type, and it allows you to delete letters and words, add lines, and submit text. Starting with the next major version of Android, the VTS will check if the device has virtual A/B partition structures to enable seamless updates.

Pixel 4a Specs Have Me a Little Worried About Battery Life

April 10, 2020

We have already had a look at the real-life images and a hands-on video of the device. New details for the upcoming Pixel 4a have been posted to the web, detailing a phone that has few bumps over the original Pixel 3a , but takes a few good steps in the hardware department.

Windows 10X and Surface Neo delayed as foldable laptops take huge hit

April 10, 2020

Microsoft is reportedly still trying to get Windows 10X released for single-screened devices, suggesting a need to reduce the scope of Microsoft's developer's work. Apparently Surface Duo will still launch as intended before the end of the year, though. Pressed for comment, Microsoft indicated that it had nothing to say about the matter.

Hello Games Introduces Exo Mechs To NO MAN'S SKY

April 09, 2020

Added a new planetary Exocraft , the Minotaur Heavy Exosuit Hybrid. Following the No Man's Sky Living Ship update earlier this year, Hello Games is dropping another batch of free content into the action-adventure game's universe. On PC, scalable game resolution can be manipulated without affecting UI resolution. In addition to the Minotaur Exocraft, the latest update for No Man & # 39; s Sky introduces enhancements to the existing exocraft fleet, including solar panels for ...

Video subscription service Quibi racks up 300,000 downloads on day 1

April 09, 2020

Survive , a drama starring Sophie Turner , is among the titles available on Quibi at launch. Here is what we are aware of the new streaming service provider Quibi! "It's still my belief that they will adjust" and rapidly move to support TV-connected devices, said Colin Dixon, founder and chief analyst at nScreenMedia.

LG Reveals New Design Language for Upcoming Smartphone

April 09, 2020

There is no indication yet as to when the new phone (s) could be announced. It's worth noting that we don't know for sure which LG phones this new design is intended for, so we may not see it on the rumored LG G9 alternative, but with that being the LG handset there's the most buzz about at the amount it's a likely candidate - assuming it even exists.

Sen. Alexander: Relief for small businesses is on the way

April 09, 2020

Known as the Paycheck Protection Program , it's created to get cash in the hands of struggling small businesses and incentivize them to keep staff on payroll, or re-hire workers who have already been laid off. What's more, the advances are being sent out quickly. "A check should be on its way to you in three to five days", he said. Travis Powell, owner of the Best Western Plus Frontier Motel in Lone Pine, California, said he's reached out to about 32 lenders since learning the two local ...

More details emerge on upcoming Apple-branded headphones including AirPods X

April 08, 2020

Beats Electronics was acquired by Apple in 2014 as part of the largest deal in its history. For several years Apple pushed new audio products under the Beats label, but as AirPods and AirPods Pro appear in more ears, it's possible the company is looking to shift its branding and consolidate the division.

PlayStation unveils the sleek new wireless controller for PS5

April 08, 2020

What do you think of the DualSense controller? While we've no big update on an exact launch date for the hotly-anticipated Sony PS5 (meaning we're still on for a Holiday 2020 release, although games might be delayed ), we do have images of the new Sony wireless controller to accompany the latest PlayStation, and it's a beaut.

Modern Warfare Season 3 Start Date And Content Announced

April 08, 2020

The trailer states that new maps will come to the base version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , as two maps from previous MW games, will return for the game's upcoming third season. Judging by a recent Call of Duty Season 3 leak, fans can expect Operators to return and new gear to arrive, as "worlds collide". Teamwork becomes even more essential for victory in Quads, as losing a member - or three - of a squad will stack the odds against you even further.

Facebook Launches Tuned, a New Shared Space App for Couples

April 08, 2020

The social networking giant past year launched a Facebook Dating app that helps users explore potential romantic relationships within their own extended circle of friends. Its goal is to create new social media services. In times where we are all locked down together or forced to spend time apart, Facebook Tuned could be a nice addition to our daily lives.

Boris stable but Number 10 refuse to comment on 'temperature drop'

April 08, 2020

Gove, the Cabinet Office minister, said Johnson was receiving "the very, very best care" possible from medical personnel at St. Thomas' Hospital, just across the Thames from Johnson's official Downing Street residence. At the briefing, Mr Raab was also asked about whether his role deputising for Mr Johnson gave him full prime ministerial responsibility. Former foreign secretary Malcolm Rifkind said most major decisions over the coronavirus strategy had been taken with the important ...

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