YouTube for iOS gets new horizontal swiping gesture to navigate between videos

YouTube has announced that it is updating its mobile app to make it easier to navigate through videos. The app will get a new horizontal swiping gesture that lets you move forward and backward through the video you are watching. Rolling out this week on the YouTube iOS app (for 6S phones & above)! From your video player: 👈Swipe left for the next video 👉Swipe right for your previously watched video If you prefer, you can still tap for video player controls. More details here → https://t.co/ur4EiHCiii pic.twitter.com/Es2ExHl8m9 — Team YouTube (@TeamYouTube) January 15, 2019 Swiping forward takes you to the next recommended video while swiping back will take you to the last video you watched. The video will also resume where you left off. The company says that the change is designed to give users more control over video playback on mobile where 70% of the viewing is taking place. The company in 2018 added other features aimed at mobile users, including short-form creator content called Stories, screen time controls, dark mode, auto-playing videos on the mobile app’s homepage and more. In 2017 it first introduced a feature that lets you jump forward or backward by double tapping. With horizontal left-right navigation, YouTube is making it easier to move through its app. The new ...

Huawei Mate 20 Pro and P20 Pro gets Netflix HD and HDR content support

Huawei has announced that Mate 20 Pro and HUAWEI P20 Pro now support Netflix HD & HDR content. The support for HD & HDR content has been made possible through Widevine L1 support. It can deliver 720p+ video content, supports adaptive streaming quality and licensing key exchange to protect the content from being pirated. The company says that it is creating ultimate consumer and product experience and is rolling out EMUI 9.0 on P20 Pro, the latest upgrade to the company’s skin over Android Pie. The new update brings gesture-based user navigation, second-generation GPU Turbo and redesigned settings menu among other things.

Vivo Y91 with 6.22-inch Halo FullView display, dual rear cameras, 4030mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 10990

Vivo has announced Y91, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Y series’ in India. It has a 6.2-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio Halo FullView display, is powered by Helio P22 Octa-Core 12nm SoC, has 2GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.5, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for blur in portraits, as well as an 8-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock. It has rear mounted fingerprint sensor, dedicated dual SIM and microSD card slots and packs a 4030mAh battery. Vivo Y91 specifications 6.22-inch (1520×720 pixels) HD+ 19:9 IPS 2.5D curved glass display 2GHz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) 12nm processor with 650MHz IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Dual SIM Funtouch OS 4.0 based on Android 8.1 (Oreo) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 2MP secondary camera, f/2.4 aperture 8MP front-facing camera, f/1.8 aperture Face unlock Dimensions:155.11×75.09×8.28mm; Weight: 163.5g 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS 4030mAh battery The Vivo Y91 comes in Starry Black and Ocean Blue colors, is priced Rs. 10,990 and is available from Amazon India, PayTM, Vivo India E-store and all offline partner outlets. Like all Vivo devices, ...

Noise Shots X3 Bass Review

Not long ago, there has been a tectonic shift from wired to wireless to true wireless in the headphones business and a recent couple of years shows just how quickly wireless headphones have taken over. That being said, the audio options have come a long way since the early days of sound. Keeping up with this ever-changing trend, prominent brands are hitting the market accordingly, while improving the sound game in the process. The buzzword "True Wireless" is on the trend ever since the launch of Apple's Airpods. For the uninitiated, there are few factors that distinguish wireless from True wireless. To make it more simple, the “true wireless” headphones completely lack a cable or connector between the earpieces, while the wireless is still connected in some way but no longer need access to the audio jack. Having said that, we have reviewed the Shots X3 Bass, a recently-launched true wireless headphones from Noise. Box Contents [gallery link="file" columns="2" size="medium" ids="272815,272814,272813,272812"] Noise Shots X3 Bass in Icy White color Charging case Micro USB Cable User manual and warranty information Design The Shots X3 Bass is the second outing from Noise, after the Shots X5. Talking about the design, the build quality of charging case and the earbuds ...

Honor 10 Lite with 6.21-inch FHD+ display, Kirin 710, up to 6GB RAM, AI dual rear cameras, Android 9.0 Pie launched in India starting at Rs. 13999

Huawei's Honor brand has launched Honor 10 Lite, the company's latest mid-range smartphone in India, as it had promised. It was introduced back in November last year, has a 6.21-inch Full HD+ waterdrop notch display with 19:5:9 aspect ratio, is powered by Kirin 710 SoC with up to 6GB RAM, has support for GPU Turbo 2.0 and runs Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for AI portraits and AI scene detection for detecting 22 different scenes. It also comes with a 24-megapixel front camera with AI selfies, has gradiant finish on the back, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 3400mAh battery. Honor 10 Lite specifications 6.21-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz  Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB / 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 13MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, LED flash, secondary 2MP rear camera 24MP front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture Dimensions: 154.8×73.64×7.95mm; Weight: 162g Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + ...

Airtel becomes the first operator to launch 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Airtel today launched 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, making it the first mobile operator to launch 4G services in the island. This popular tourist destination will also allow visitors be access seamless 4G connectivity.  Airtel 4G services will be available in Port Blair to begin with and will be gradually expanded to other parts of the islands. Customers can upgrade to 4G SIM for free and choose from a range of exciting Prepaid and Postpaid plans that come with premium bundled content like Netflix, Amazon and Zee5. Airtel 4G will be available to customers across a range of smart devices including mobile phones, dongles and 4G hotspots. Airtel was the first private service provider to introduce the islands to mobile services in 2005. It also launched India’s first 4G network in 2012 in Kolkata. The 4G rollout is part of Project Leap – Airtel’s nationwide network transformation program. Commenting on the launch, Smt. Aruna Sundararajan said: The launch of 4G services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is another major milestone towards fulfilling our vision of digitally connected India. I congratulate the team at Airtel for taking the lead in rolling out these services in such remote locations and bringing the benefits of mobile ...

Toreto GRAB R bike mobile holder and GRAB S car headrest mounted holder launched

Toreto has launched GRAB S Bike Mobile Holder and GRAB-S Car Headrest Mounted Holder. The Grab Bike Holder helps you find your way through GPS, it enables you to hold your Smartphone comfortably while riding a bike. While the Grab-S works is a car headrest mounted holder. These come with 360 degrees adjustable grip, where you can easily turn and twist your device as per your convenience while on the go. The high-quality silicon matt finish further provides a strong grip and complete protection in extreme conditions. The Toreto GRAB  will securely mount your device to your handlebars using a premium hard plastic clamp and silicone net. Your device will be secured safely with six points of grip, and the mount will adjust to any angle for convenient viewing while riding. The GRAB can hold all phone and case combinations from 2.3-inch to -3.5-inch. The Toreto GRAB-S can be easily assembled and disassembled without using any tools. The one of a kind easy one-touch mechanism allows you to easily mount and remove your Smartphone with one simple hand motion. It is designed to maintain the stability of the tablet during driving bumpy road section. It can fit cell phone or tablet with screen size ranging from 4 To 11 inches Both Toreto GRAB and ...

Apple wanted to use Qualcomm modems on iPhone XS and iPhone XR, but was refused

According to Apple's operating chief COO Jeff Williams testimony in the ongoing legal battle with Qualcomm, the company wanted to use Qualcomm's 4G LTE modems in its newest iPhones, but the chipmaker wouldn't sell to it. This had a major effect on how quickly Apple can make the shift to 5G.  Qualcomm, however, continues to provide Apple with chips for its older iPhones, including the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, Apple COO Jeff Williams said during the US Federal Trade Commission's trial against Qualcomm. However, the San Diego chipmaker won't provide Apple with modems for the newest iPhones since both the companies began their fight over patents. Jeff Williams believes the royalty rate Apple paid for using Qualcomm patents $7.50 per iPhone is too high. The FTC has accused Qualcomm of operating a monopoly in wireless chips, forcing customers including Apple to work with it exclusively and charging excessive licensing fees for its technology. FTC has also said that Qualcomm forced Apple to pay licensing fees for its technology in exchange for using its chips in iPhones. The trial started on Jan. 4 in US District Court in San Jose, California. Testimony covers negotiations and events that occurred before March 2018. Apple relies on third-party chips for network connectivity. Qualcomm has been the sole supplier for iPhones ...

Google Fi gets RCS chat, to roll out faster 4G LTE speeds in 33 more countries

Google has announced that it is upgrading default messaging on eligible phones to RCS on Project Fi. In the coming weeks, all compatible phones designed for Fi will get faster data coverage in more places around the world. Google says that with RCS in Messages, you can do and share more when you message friends, family members, groups, and even businesses who are on RCS. You’ll be able to see typing indicators and read receipts, share high-resolution videos, and message over Wi-Fi or data with others that have RCS enabled. RCS will be available on phones designed for Fi and compatible Android phones. If you’re using a phone designed for Fi, RCS will be automatically enabled. If you’re on a compatible Android phone, you’ll need to download Messages and set it as your default messaging app. Google also announced that in the next few weeks, it will upgrade 33 of these countries to faster 4G LTE coverage on phones designed for Fi. Source

Apple said to be working on 7th-gen iPod Touch; 2019 iPhones again rumored to feature USB-C port

Apple rumored to be working on 7th-generation iPod touch, according to a report. Several suppliers at CES 2019 reportedly confirmed that a 7th-gen iPod Touch might be in development as a replacement for the 6th-generation version. However, details regarding the launch or features it might include are nowhere reported yet. Apple last updated the hardware in the iPod touch in July 2015 with an A8 chip, an 8MP rear camera, and six color options. The iPod touch lineup was last refreshed in July 2017 when Apple streamlined the available capacity options and introduced new pricing tiers. Currently, the iPod touch costs $199 for the 32GB version and $299 for the 128GB version. Though iPod has been replaced with iPhones and iPads off late, there is a possibility of new model clicking if it comes with more modern hardware like an improved rear camera and a faster A-series chip. In another report, the next-generation iPhone coming in 2019 could potentially include a USB-C port. According to "those who are working on it." However, it has not reached a design reference and whether or not the new iPhones will use USB-C over Lightning is not yet fully established. This is not the first time we are hearing reports of 2019 ...