Ajit Singh loves to write about technology and play around with gadgets & apps, especially Android stuff. He can also be found listening to music, browsing YouTube & binge-watching on Netflix.
WhatsApp privacy policy update and Facebook data sharing: Everything you should know
Earlier this week, WhatsApp started showing a pop-up notification to users about a major privacy change. The alert was about the change making it mandatory to share data with its parent company Facebook starting February 8th. The users can choose to ignore the alert for now but from the aforementioned date, they will have no choice but either to accept the terms or lose their accounts.
While WhatsApp has provided a link to the updated privacy policy, the pop-up highlights three major changes:...
Co-WIN official app for COVID-19 vaccine in India: Everything you need to know
The Indian government is busy preparing for the nation-wide vaccination drive against coronavirus. The authorities have already approved Covishield and Covaxin vaccines to be used for restricted emergency usage. But the most crucial part of this drive will be to ensure that every single Indian gets the vaccination with the least possible hassles.
This is the reason the government has announced a platform and application named Co-WIN (Covid Vaccine Intelligence Work). It is envisioned as a uni...
Amazon Luna game streaming service announced for $5.99 per month
Amazon has become the latest player in the cloud-based game streaming market with the release of Luna. It will compete directly with Google Stadia and other options like Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming and NVIDIA's GeForce Now. The rumors of Amazon's take on game streaming were surfacing since last year and now, it is finally official.
Luna is currently compatible with Fire TV, PCs, and Mac along with iPhone/iPad via web apps. The team is working on Android support that should arrive sooner tha...
Apple unveils MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini with M1 chip
As expected and speculated by many, Apple has unveiled its newest Mac devices with its first-ever custom-made Silicon named M1. These include two Macbook models i.e. 13-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro. While the debut of the new processor is the main highlight, these are packed with various other new features and changes. The third Mac model is actually the Mac Mini that has been refreshed to meet modern demands.
Before we get started, it should be noted that all three new Mac device...
Here is how to transfer Google Photos to iCloud
Google Photos' free unlimited storage has been such a lucrative offer that even many iOS users have opted for the service over Apple's own offering. But as per a recent announcement, this particular feature will be available only until June 1st, 2021 after which all "High" quality photos will also be counted against the storage space. This is the reason iOS users could be considering the option of moving back to iCloud storage.
If you are one of those and wondering how to transfer Google phot...
Microsoft's Project Latte will bring Android apps to Windows | Report
Microsoft is rumored to be working on bringing Android apps to Windows devices. A new report from Windows Central claims that the development is going on internally with the project name Project Latte. It will be the first time we will see Windows getting official support for running Android apps that are currently used via third-party solutions.
The project will allow developers to publish their Android apps on Windows devices without making any major changes to the source code. It will spec...
Oppo's phone release roadmap for 2021 leaked, three SD 888 models
Oppo is one of the biggest Chinese smartphone brands with a strong position in the home market as well as a few others. It is well-known for its Find series flagship phones and various technological innovations. As per reliable tipster Evan Blass aka evleaks, Oppo is hoping to make an even bigger splash in the market next year.
Blass has shared a roadmap of smartphones that Oppo has lined up for launch in 2021. The main highlight of the roadmap is the Oppo Find X3 series. There will be three ...
Apple TV Plus streaming service goes live with 7-day free trial
One of the most anticipated video streaming service Apple TV+ aka Apple TV Plus is now live in over 100 countries around the world. It was first announced at the beginning of the year but Apple revealed exact details at its annual hardware launch event in September. It is home to Apple's original content created in collaboration with who's who of Hollywood.
Apple TV Plus currently has only eight original shows for users but more will be added with time. It is priced at just $4.99 per month wh...
Huawei wants to replace Google Mobile Services as HarmonyOS is still years away
It has been a few months since Huawei announced HarmonyOS, its homegrown operating system meant for all types of devices including smartphones. Many have been expecting it to be an Android replacement for Huawei and Honor devices to get around the trade ban imposed by the U.S. government. Even though Huawei has tried to maintain a moral high ground by saying that it does not want to use HarmonyOS on smartphones unless forced to do so, one of the top executives has now offered a contrasting st...
Official: Sony PlayStation 5 will arrive in time for holiday 2020
After a long wait and a lot of speculations, Sony has finally confirmed that its next-generation gaming console will be called PlayStation 5. It will be a direct successor to the PlayStation 4 lineup that made its debut in 2013 with the release of the original PlayStation 4 aka PlayStation 4 Fat.
Sony has further revealed that it will launch the PlayStation 5 in time for Holiday 2020. There is still a waiting time for over a year from today but it is good to know a definitive release timeline...
iPhone 11 is proving to be a hit among Indian buyers
Apple's newly launched iPhone 11 series is available for purchase in many countries around the world and over this last weekend, it went on sale in India as well. If initial user response is to be believed, the iPhone 11 is proving to be a big hit among India fans of Apple and iPhones. The excitement level is said to be similar to when Apple launched iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 lineup about five years ago.
Indian fans were seen queuing outside various Apple authorized stores and waiting to get thei...
Huawei unveils Kirin 990 processor with integrated 5G modem
Huawei's newest flagship processor named Kirin 990 5G has now been made official. It comes with integrated 5G modem and is being marketed as the "industry's first 5G SoC". This particular claim could be up for a debate as Samsung has already announced Exynos 980 which also comes with in-built 5G modem.
If you are wondering what exactly 5G SoC means, then it is a chipset that has both the processor and 5G modem held on a single chip. It means smartphone makers will not have to add a 5G modem s...
iPhone 11 demand higher than expectations, new colors key factor: Kuo
Apple's latest iPhone 11 lineup went up for preorders over the past weekend and if a research note from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is to be believed, iPhone 11 demand has been higher than the expectations. His prediction is based on the shipping estimate shared by Apple for online preorders.
He believes that the newly announced iPhone 11 color options are one of the key factors behind higher demands. These new colors are Purple and Green for iPhone 11 and Midnight Green for the iPhone 11 Pro. It se...
Samsung Galaxy S, Galaxy Note lineups merger could happen by next year | Report
Samsung currently has two lineups of Android flagship devices named Galaxy S and Galaxy Note. It announces new products under these in the first and second half of the year respectively. This has been the trend for many years but as per a new leak, this could change anytime soon as Samsung is considering merging both lineups.
The well-known tipster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has cited a "solid source" to claim that Samsung could end up merging Galaxy S and Galaxy Note lineups. The exact end result...
FIFA 19 Review: Familiar on the outside, tad different on the inside
It has been about a couple of weeks since EA Sports released FIFA 19, the latest iteration in arguably the most iconic football simulation game franchise on the planet. It is a successor to last year’s FIFA 18 and as you would expect, there are some changes including the biggest one: UEFA Champions League official licensing for the first time ever.
But is it worth your $60? Let's find out.