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Skype is now allowing anyone to set up video conferences with their friends and family. Previously, users could only make video calls if they had the Skype app or sign-in credentials. App users can set up video conferences with their non-Skype friends/family using the ‘Meet Now’ feature. Skype is without a doubt one of the
As per a new report, Amazon is currently working on a gaming service to take on Google Stadia. Given the company’s experience with cloud platforms, a cloud-based gaming service seems like the logical next step for Amazon. However, the report also goes on to add that Amazon’s push for this new gaming service may be
Verizon is updating its version of the Moto Z4 to Android 10 starting today. The carrier is also sending minor updates to the Galaxy Note 8 and the LG V60. The Android 10 update comes at a time when Google is already releasing beta versions of the Android 11 update which is due this fall.
Samsung is now sending a software patch with some bug fixes to the Galaxy 20. The update also fixes some issues with camera zoom while also improving slow-motion video recording in low-light conditions. The update has started hitting devices in South Korea and is expected to reach other markets over the coming days. The Samsung
Samsung has announced that it will offer owners of the Galaxy S20 50% of their money back after a period of 24 months. This means owners of the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G can fetch up to $799.99 when they return their phone in good condition after two years. This comes as the Galaxy S20 flagship
As per a post on T-Mobile’s site, its merger with Sprint is now complete. This will bring an expansion of spectrum as well as faster 5G speeds over the next few years. T-Mobile has also promised to retain the same or offer cheaper pricing for up to at least three years. T-Mobile today announced in
The Moto G Stylus and the Moto G Power can now be pre-ordered from Motorola’s official site. The two phones will reach customers on the 16th of April, the company has said. The Moto G Stylus is the company’s first phone in recent memory to come with a stylus, although several manufacturers have used styli
A new beta version of WhatsApp has seemingly uncovered support for using one account on multiple devices. Contacts of users will reportedly be notified that their account is being used on multiple devices and that their encryption code has changed, a practice that currently exists on WhatsApp. There’s no ETA for this feature yet, but
After leaking out a week ago, the Fitbit Charge 4 is now official with features like NFC, GPS, and more. The company is currently taking pre-orders for the wearable from its own online store and Best Buy while retailers like Amazon and Walmart are expected to sell it as well. The fitness band will start
Google’s 2018 flagships, the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL are no longer available on the Google Store. A Google spokesperson confirmed the news and recommended interested buyers to check out retailers like Best Buy and B&H Photo Video. Google is expected to launch the Pixel 4a in a few months with prices starting
AT&T has announced that it will offer 15GB of additional hotspot data for free to users on select unlimited plans. This comes after carriers like T-Mobile and Verizon offered similar freebies to their customers. AT&T mentions that the free hotspot data will be available on April 2 and will be valid until May 13. Given
The OnePlus 8 Pro has been spotted in a live image courtesy of a leak on Chinese social network Weibo. The images confirm some hardware elements that were revealed by unofficial renders of the OnePlus 8 Pro a few days ago. The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro will be unveiled on the 14th of April
AT&T and Cricket Wireless have announced new $15 per month plans with 2GB of data. These will be prepaid plans with T-Mobile and MetroPCS offering the same promotion for its customers. Despite the similarities, AT&T and Cricket Wireless’ plan seems more customer-friendly. Amidst the coronavirus outbreak that has forced most of us home, mobile carriers
OnePlus has confirmed that a future OxygenOS update will bring support for an always-on display. The company failed to provide a proper timeline of when this update will hit OnePlus devices. It is currently not known as to which devices will be compatible with the upcoming update. While all the talk is currently about the
A new leak has revealed the OnePlus 8 Pro in the form of a render, giving us a very good idea about its design. The phone has four new rear cameras while the front camera is now positioned to the top left of the screen. OnePlus is expected to launch the flagship by mid-April. The
2019’s Samsung Galaxy Fold is finally receiving the Android 10 update. The phone was launched and relaunched in 2019 following display issues. Owners of the Galaxy Fold have been waiting patiently for the Android 10 update to drop as the smartphone hasn’t seen a major update since its release. The Samsung Galaxy Fold was a
Samsung has announced that it will bring some software-related camera features from the Galaxy S20 flagship to the Galaxy S10 and Galaxy Note 10. The company mentions that the update will begin rolling out in March, although the timing may differ based on geography. The update will also bring Quick Share, a file transfer tool
Samsung has uncovered the Galaxy Tab A 8.4 for the American markets with a price tag of $279. Verizon is selling the smartphone right away while carriers like AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and U.S. Cellular will reportedly launch it over the coming weeks. The tablet was leaked in its entirety a couple of weeks ago, so
A leak has revealed that a future YouTube for Android update could give users the ability to set a default video streaming quality. However, this feature may not make its way until the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided given that companies are looking to save bandwidth in whatever way possible. Currently, videos on YouTube are streamed
Some users on AT&T’s network are reportedly seeing delays in receiving group text and MMS. The issue appears to be widespread with people discussing it on multiple dedicated carrier pages on Reddit. AT&T hasn’t acknowledged the issue yet, but it is assumed that this is caused by excessive load on its servers as several Americans