Instagram today added a feature to its live video tool: the ability to add a second participant. When broadcasting live video, a new button makes it possible to invite another to join the broadcast. When that person accepts, the live video will change to a split-screen view with the original broadcaster in one window and the […]
Google today outlined has made many improvements to the Play Store in order to help both consumers and developers make the most of Android apps and games. The most significant user-facing change is the addition of a “Try It Now” button that accompanies Instant Apps in the Play Store. This allows people to jump right into […]
Facebook Messenger and PayPal today made it possible for people to use their PayPal account as a source of funds when paying friends and family. Facebook Messenger has supported P2P payments for some time now, but previously required people to rely on their debit card for funds. Moving forward, Messenger users can take advantage of PayPal if […]
Samsung has announced it will work with Google to bring Google’s ARCore augmented reality content to a wider range of its smartphones, including the Galaxy S8, S8+, and Note8. Using the ARCore SDK, developers will be able to create augmented reality experiences for millions of Galaxy handsets. Google announced ARCore in August. The effort will […]
Samsung today announced a major update to its Bixby personal assistant service. Samsung calls Bixby 2.0 a “bold reinvention” of the platform that will be available not only on phones, but other smart devices, such as TVs, refrigerators, and speakers. Bixby 2.0 will feature enhanced natural language processing for more natural commands and feedback. The assistant […]
Google‘s new security program is designed to thwart even the most persistent hackers from accessing your account. The new service is call The Advanced Protection Program, The service is aimed at is “high-risk” users such as movies, stars, campaign staffers, pro athletes, journalists, business leaders, and people in abusive relationships looking for safety. Now anyone with a personal […]
Snapchat is taking its next step into Hulu’s and Netflix’s territory by announcing plans to create original TV-style shows. Its parent company Snap Inc has teamed up with TV giant NBCUniversal to create a new digital content studio based in California. It will work with film and programme makers to produce original scripted video for […]
Google has updated its YouTube TV and Google Home products, giving them the ability to speak with one another. Going forward, YouTube TV subscribers will be able to control YouTube TV on their television set via Google Home. People will need to link their YouTube TV account with their Google Home (or Chromecast). Once that […]
Google has made it possible for people to control media playback on their Chromecast devices through their smartphone. The new behavior is available via Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices. People can issue voice-based commands on their mobile phone to play music and/or videos directly on Chromecast dongles, whether the dongles be attached to […]
OnePlus has made OxygenOS Open Beta 25, based on Android 8 Oreo, available to the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones. Owners of these phones can, if they wish, download the beta build for pre-release testing. The beta includes core Android 8 Oreo features, such as the new Quick Settings design, auto-fill, smart text selection, PiP, […]
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