Gmail for iOS gets much needed swipe gesture

Google recently announced a brand-new mobile redesign for Gmail with many new productivity improvements. The company has added a new swipe action in Gmail on iOS to do any of the following actions: Archive, Trash, Mark as read/unread, Snooze, and Move to. This feature indeed helps the user to get things done more quickly and can be customised as well. Users can access the swipe configuration settings by going into the Gmail iOS app and navigating to Settings > Swipe actions, and choosing the swipe options that work best for you. Moreover, the users can also use the same actions to triage the notifications as well. For example, if you like to snooze emails, you can press firmly (3D Touch) or long press on a Gmail iOS notification, and click on "Snooze" directly to pick the date and time when to snooze the email until. In addition to this, the redesigning also includes attachment quick view, switching between personal and work accounts, minimal use of colour helps you focus on content and of course, a red warning to alert you when something looks phish-y. Source

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) with Full HD display, Android 9.0 Pie, 4G LTE, S Pen support announced

After the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) announcement last month, Samsung has silently introduced the Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) Edition (SM-P205). It has an 8-inch Full HD screen, is powered by Exynos 7904 14nm processor with 3GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), has an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. It also has support for S Pen with a slot. It comes in WiFi and 4G variants, has USB Type-C support and packs a 4200mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) specifications 8.0-inch (1920 ×1200 pixel) WUXGA TFT display Octa-Core Exynos 7904 14nm processor with Mali-G71 GPU 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) 8MP rear camera 5MP front-facing camera Dimensions:201.5 x 122.4 x 8.9mm; Weight: 325g 4G LTE (Optional), WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5 LE, GPS, GLONASS, USB 2.0 Type-C 4200mAh battery The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2019) comes in Grey and Black colors and should go on sale soon across Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam as well in the UK via Carphone Warehouse. Source | Via

Xiaomi Mi Sports Shoes 2 goes on sale in India on April 4

Xiaomi opened crowdfunding for its Mi Men’s Sports Shoes 2 in India last month, and it started shipping for the backers earlier this month. The company has finally announced that the shoes will go on sale in the country for everyone on April 4th midnight. It has Uni-Moulding process, is Shock-absorbent, has anti-slip design and is durable for machine wash. We've heard you! #MiMensSportsShoes2, #MiSportsBluetoothEarphones, & #Mi2in1USBCable will go on sale for first time ever on 4th April, midnight. Get them exclusively on https://t.co/D3b3Qt4Ujl. RT if you have been waiting for them! pic.twitter.com/s2gdl06rt5 — Mi India (@XiaomiIndia) March 28, 2019 Highlights of Mi Sports Shoes 2 Engineered with breakthrough 5-in-1 Uni-Moulding technology that combines 5 different materials to minimize wear damage. This technology will keep the stitching on the soles intact for long-lasting usage. The 10-fishbone structure improves balance while offering the needed arch support and reducing the chance of sprains. Strong suspension for reduced impact — Uni-body Suspension Balancing patch Stronger grip with excellent forward momentum Machine-washable making is easy to clean The Mi Sports Shoes 2 comes in Blue, Black and Dark Grey colors and was introduced at Rs. 2499 for crowdfunding. The company already said that it will cost more when it goes on normal sale. Check ...

OPPO Reno case renders, video show new pop-up camera design, no-notch display

OPPO already announced that it will introduce its Reno series on April 10. Now, renders of the smartphone has surfaced showing its unique pop-up front camera that rises on one side. It also reveals LED flash. There are only two cameras on the back, so the top-end version should include triple rear cameras with 10x lossless zoom that was showcased at the MWC last month.  Brian Shen, OPPO VP confirmed that the standard version of the phone will use heat-conducting gel and graphite sheet to dissipate heat, powered by Snapdragon 710 SoC, come with CAF and PDAF camera features and the 10x loss-less zoom version will use copper tube and liquid cooling, powered by Snapdragon 855 and features an additional laser focus. Both the versions will use Sony IMX586 48MP main rear camera. OPPO is also expected to introduce a 5G version and other version with 12GB of RAM. The case render also shows a 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C Port and the speaker grill on the bottom. It is not clear if the standard edition will use a side-mounted fingerprint scanner or an in-display fingerprint sensor. We should know more details about the smartphone in the coming weeks. Source 1, 2, 3

watchOS 5.2 brings ECG functionality to Apple Watch Series 4 in Europe and Hong Kong

Back in December last year Apple rolled out watchOS 5.1.2 update to Apple Watch Series 4 bringing an ECG app that lets customers take an electrocardiogram right from their wrist, capturing heart rhythm in a moment when they experience symptoms like a rapid or skipped heart beat and helping to provide critical data to physicians. This feature is now available for users in 19 European countries, including , including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK, as well as Hong Kong with the latest watchOS 5.2 update. ECG App New electrodes built into the back crystal and Digital Crown on Apple Watch Series 4 work together with the ECG app to enable customers to take an ECG similar to a single-lead reading. To take an ECG recording at any time or following an irregular rhythm notification, users launch the new ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 and hold their finger on the Digital Crown. As the user touches the Digital Crown, the circuit is completed and electrical signals across their heart are measured. After 30 seconds, the heart rhythm is classified as either AFib, sinus rhythm or inconclusive. A ...

Apple acknowledges latest MacBook keyboard issues

After the issue of sticking and non-responsive keys, the Cupertino giant Apple launched new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models last year with the 3rd-gen butterfly keyboard. Now, as per the recent WSJ report, some customers are still experiencing these issues. In this regard, Apple has acknowledged the issues and apologised to the customers as well. The company also informed that affected customers should contact the company for support. For the starters, Apple said the third-generation keyboard has a silicone membrane under the keycaps to "prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism." This membrane has reduced the keyboard issues however didn't eliminate entirely. In a statement, an Apple spokesperson acknowledged the issues and apologized: We are aware that a small number of users are having issues with their third-generation butterfly keyboard and for that we are sorry. The vast majority of Mac notebook customers are having a positive experience with the new keyboard. Last year Apple started a service program offering repair free of cost for 2015-2017 MacBook and 2016-2017 MacBook Pro models. However, unfortunately, the latest 2018 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air do not qualify for this as such. Source

Samsung posts Galaxy Fold’s folding test video, says it can outlast 200,000 folds and unfolds

Samsung introduced its first Galaxy Fold foldable smartphone last month and said that it will be available in April in Europe, UK and the US. The company at the launch event said that the phone uses new polymer layer that makes Galaxy Fold flexible and tough, built to last, and the hinge with multiple interlocking gears housed in a hidden enclosure offers a seamless closing and opening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McdgS3Popjk It usually posts water and dust resistance test videos for its flagships. Since this is the company's foldable smartphone, it has  posted a new video showcasing the phone's folding test from its reliability labs. The company says that the Galaxy Fold can outlast 200,000 folds and unfolds that translates to around five years of use, if used 100 times a day. It added that it takes a full week to complete the test. "While the extent of the test may seem like overkill to some, Samsung viewed it as vital to ensuring the durability of the device's hinged design and Infinity Flex Display," added the company.

Vivo emerges as the fastest growing brand in January 2019: GfK report

vivo, the innovative global smartphone brand, today announced that as per the latest GfK report, vivo has emerged as the fastest growing brand with 63.2% growth in terms of value and 60.9% growth in terms of volume in January 2019 versus January 2018. This comes at a time when the industry grew at a mere 16.8% and 14.2% by value and volume respectively. Furthermore, the brand continues to strengthen its leadership in the Rs. 20-30K price segment with the launch of V11/V11 Pro in H2, 2018. By launching devices in both the less than 20K segment (Y series) and the 20K plus segment (V series), vivo was able to secure 15.8% growth in terms of value and 13% growth in terms of volume, in Q4 of 2018, versus Q3 of 2018 despite the industry growing of merely 2.6 % and 5.2% in volume and value respectively. vivo has also announced that the recently launched vivo V15 Pro became the fastest selling smartphone in the V series. Sharing his thoughts on the accomplishments, Nipun Marya, Director-Brand Strategy, vivo India said: We at vivo are committed to providing customer satisfaction through innovative products at aggressive pricing. This approach has helped us acquire market acceptance, culminating in tremendous ...

IPL 2019: Track live cricket scores on Amazon Echo with Alexa

As the IPL fever grips the entire nation, Alexa is prepping up with knowledge about the various teams, players, match schedules and trivia. From now, Amazon Echo users will be able to easily track live cricket match scores and follow their favourite teams and cricketers using simple voice commands. In case you missed a match, Alexa can get you up to date with “Alexa, what’s the match report/update?”. Users can also follow-up with questions like “Alexa, who won man of the match in the last game?” Other such questions include “Alexa, who scored the highest in the last match?”, “Alexa, who took most wickets in the match?” and “Alexa, how much did Kohli score in the match?” This year, you can hear Cyrus Broacha give you regular updates on IPL with Alexa. Users can also play with the daily cricket trivia skill which will provide 3 questions on cricket and give you 3 options each for the answers, every day. The right answer will earn you 5 runs and a chance to compete on the global leaderboard with other players. To do that, just say, “Alexa, start the daily cricket trivia”. Moreover, Alexa can also help you play the official IPL theme song ...

Samsung Galaxy A2 Core Android Go Edition smartphone surfaces [Update: Detailed specifications]

Update — March 27,2019: Detailed specifications of the smartphone has surfaced revealing almost similar specifications as the Galaxy J2 Core. Check it out below. Samsung Galaxy A2 Core rumored specifications 5-inch (540 x 960 pixels) qHD TFT display 1.6GHz Octa-Core Exynos 7870 processor with Mali T830 GPU 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, expandable memory up to 256GB with microSD Android 8.1 Oreo (Go edition) Dual SIM 5MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.9 aperture Front-facing camera Dimensions:141.6 x 71 x 9.1mm; Weight: 142g 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS 2600mAh battery Earlier: Samsung launched its Galaxy A10 smartphone starting from India last month. Now the press shot of Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260), a new budget smartphone has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. This shows a phone with a standard 16:9 screen, single rear camera with LED flash, loudspeaker grill below the camera, front camera and Samsung logo both on the front and the back. Samsung Galaxy A2 Core (SM-A260) pic.twitter.com/NCw0u32zGc — Evan Blass (@evleaks) March 15, 2019 This will likely be the company's upcoming Android Go Edition phone, which should be the successor of Galaxy J2 Core (SM-J260) that was introduced last year. Geekbench listing revealed Exynos 7870 SoC, 1GB RAM and Android 8.1 (Oreo) for the phone. We don't know ...