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Beeper has been relaunched, a year after parent company Automattic merged the messaging platform with competitor Texts.com. The app allows users to access their chats from various services including WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, and Google Chat. Users can now opt for on-device connections to these services with support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE), instead of connecting to Beeper Cloud. The core functionality of the app remains free, but a new Beeper Plus subscription will add support for new features and customisation options.Beeper to Eventually Drop Support for Beeper Cloud AccountsThe platform announced that it was introducing support for on-device accounts on…
Google on Wednesday announced the expansion of its same day repair service to more cities in India. It is applicable on several devices in Google’s portfolio, including Pixel phones, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch. Owners can walk in with their devices to the listed Google exclusive or priority service centre, and have them repaired and returned on the same day. Alternatively, they can opt for free doorstep pickup or mail-in service to get their Pixel phone, watch or buds fixed.Google Same Day Repair Centres in IndiaThe Google Store support page has been updated to detail the expansion of Google’s same…
Meta announced the introduction of the Imagine Me feature in India on Thursday. The artificial intelligence (AI) feature has been available in the US and a select few countries so far. But with its expansion in the country, Indian users will be able to generate AI images of themselves in different styles, contexts, and scenarios. The feature is available within the Meta AI interface across all the different platforms. Just like all other AI features available with the chatbot, Imagine Me is also a free-to-use feature.In a press release, the Menlo Park-based social media giant announced that the Imagine Me…
Samsung Galaxy F36 5G is set to be launched in India soon. The handset is expected to be the latest addition to the Galaxy F series, building upon the debut of the Galaxy F56 5G in May. In recent days, the South Korean tech conglomerate has teased several details about the upcoming Galaxy F36 5G. It is confirmed to be available in at least two colour options, sporting a leather finish on the rear panel. Meanwhile, the rumour mill has also given us a decent idea of what to expect in terms of features and specifications.So, as we wait for…
Apple News+ has added a new Emoji Game for subscribers in two countries. The launch of the new puzzle app coincides with World Emoji Day on Thursday. Users must complete three phrases to solve a puzzle, and the goal is to use as few moves as possible. Puzzles will also be updated on a daily basis, just like Wordle and other games offered by publications like The New York Times. The iPhone maker also offers access to four other puzzles.How to Play the Emoji Game on Apple News+The Emoji Game is now available to Apple News+ subscribers in the US and…
Google will launch its flagship Pixel 10 series just a little over a month from now, according to media reports. The Mountain View-based tech giant is said to have sent out an in-person invite for the next Made by Google event to select journalists and content creators. It is expected to showcase its latest innovations and additions to the Pixel portfolio of devices, which should include the Google Pixel 10 series, Pixel Buds, and Pixel Watch.Made by Google Event: When Is It?According to a media invite shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the Made by Google 2025 event will be held…
Samsung has been engaged in a legal battle with China’s BOE Display over infringement of trade secrets on OLED panels. Recently, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) issued a preliminary ruling which had two sanctions, including a cease and desist order which prohibits companies from selling any product featuring the technology in question. This not only impacts Samsung but Apple too, with popular iPhone models having screens made in China facing potential bans in the US.Ban of China-Made iPhone Models in the USSouth Korean publication ETNews detailed information about ITC’s recent ruling in a report. Following the cease and desist…
Vivo V60 is expected to launch in India soon, and a tipster has now suggested that it could arrive in the coming weeks along with a version of the company’s software that was previously limited to China. The successor to the Vivo V50 is rumoured to feature a Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and a 6.67-inch display with a 1.5K resolution, according to previous leaks. The Vivo V60 is also expected pack a 6,500mAh battery with 90W charging support. Tipster Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) on X claimed that Vivo V60 will be launched in India on August 19. The tipster states that…
Curved displays are a defining aesthetic on a smartphone. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been integrating this design feature into their flagship and upper-mid range for a while now. But with OLED technology now trickling down a segment or two below, we now see even lower mid-range handsets featuring curved screens. It has several benefits too. To begin with, a curved screen brings about the perception of reduced bezels and maximised screen real estate. Further, curved displays that wrap around the edges improve the ergonomics and make the phone more comfortable to hold. Despite a few challenges such as accidental…
Even though developer CD Projekt Red promised that last year’s Update 2.2 would be its last big update for the game, it seems the team just can’t escape Night City. That’s because Update 2.3 is on the way, arriving tomorrow, and features new quests, vehicles, Photo Mode additions, PC tech improvements, VRR on consoles, and more. Update 2.3 is the last big update, says CD Projekt Red (we believe them this time, considering Cyberpunk 2 has moved into pre-production as of May), and hits PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC tomorrow. Switch 2 players running through Night City via Cyberpunk…