Google Messages rolls out end-to-end encrypted group chats

Google marks the 30th anniversary of SMS (Short Message Service) with end-to-end encryption for group chats in the Messages app. End-to-end encryption for group chats is also only available to Messages users who have recently participated in the beta programme. Google also mentioned RCS, which stands for Rich Communication Services and is what nearly the … Continue reading "Google Messages rolls out end-to-end encrypted group chats"

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Google shuts down ‘Duplex on the Web’ to focus on Duplex voice

Google has announced that it is ending Duplex on the Web, a collection of AI-powered services that simplified the process of ordering food, buying movie tickets, and more. As per the announcement cited on a Google support page, starting this month, Duplex on the Web and its automation features will no longer be supported. Google … Continue reading "Google shuts down ‘Duplex on the Web’ to focus on Duplex voice"

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Android 13 for TV announced — Check out the new features

Google has announced Android 13 for TV, the newest version of its Android TV operating system. This new release includes more performance and accessibility upgrades to help our developers create interesting apps for the next generation of televisions. Here’s what’s new in Android 13 for TV. Media & Performance and Quality Android 13 adds new … Continue reading "Android 13 for TV announced — Check out the new features"

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realme GT Neo5: Up to 240W charging, IMX890 sensor expected

realme introduced the GT Neo 3 series in March this year in two models and the 150W model was introduced as the world’s first phone with 150W fast charging that can charge up to 50% in 5 minutes and 100% in less than 15 minutes. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, two realme phones with … Continue reading "realme GT Neo5: Up to 240W charging, IMX890 sensor expected"

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India Smart TV shipments up by 38% YoY in Q3 2022

Counterpoint Research has released shipment figures for smart TVs in India for the third quarter of 2022. The research report claims that during that time, the volume of smart TV shipments increased 38% year over year. The growth was primarily driven by festive season supplies to meet the strong pent-up demand, multiple new launches, discount … Continue reading "India Smart TV shipments up by 38% YoY in Q3 2022"

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DigiYatra launched in 3 Airports for paperless flight travel

Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister for Civil Aviation, inaugurated the Digi Yatra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi for three airports throughout the nation: New Delhi, Varanasi, and Bengaluru. Based on facial recognition technology (FRT), Digi Yatra is designed to achieve contactless, seamless processing of travelers at airports. Digi Yatra will connect … Continue reading "DigiYatra launched in 3 Airports for paperless flight travel"

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TECNO POVA 4 with Helio G99, 6000mAh battery teased ahead of India launch

TECNO Mobiles has started teasing the launch of POVA 4 as the successor to POVA 3 in India. The POVA 4 series was introduced last month as one of the first phones to be powered by MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. In the teaser, the company says that this is the first processor in the segment … Continue reading "TECNO POVA 4 with Helio G99, 6000mAh battery teased ahead of India launch"

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HapiPola launches Woman centric Floral smartwatch with 1.32″ display, Bluetooth calling for Rs. 3999

HapiPola, a Chennai-based lifestyle company, has released a new smartwatch for women. The company says that the Floral smartwatch enhances women’s tracking needs, including a menstrual cycle tracker and wellbeing trackers like an ovulation period tracker and pregnancy period tracker. The smartwatch has a 1.32″ AMOLED display that gives a clear and bright display on … Continue reading "HapiPola launches Woman centric Floral smartwatch with 1.32″ display, Bluetooth calling for Rs. 3999"

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Museum of possibilities showcases Amazon’s Alexa for PWDs

Technologies and assistive devices can act as the eyes, ears, and hands that people with impairments need to live independently at home. The “Museum of Possibilities” is the first facility for disabled people in the state of Tamil Nadu, and it showcases a variety of accessible technologies and aids, including Amazon’s Alexa voice service, Echo … Continue reading "Museum of possibilities showcases Amazon’s Alexa for PWDs"

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Microsoft Teams update brings instant meeting polls, scheduled messages and more

Microsoft has released the next wave of changes to its Teams collaboration platform this year, with a focus on business users as usual. The most noticeable new features are the ability to schedule messages to be sent at a later time, sign language viewing, and the ability to take quick polls in meetings. The previous … Continue reading "Microsoft Teams update brings instant meeting polls, scheduled messages and more"

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