Facebook has partnered with media publishers across the Asian region. In India it has tied up with AajTak, Hindustan Times, India today, The Indian Express and The Quint. Instant Articles is aimed at allowing publishers to introduce intuitive features like zooming and panning high res pictures by tilting the phone, interactive maps, audio captions and an ability to highlight and comment at individual lines of the article. The news will be pushed on your timeline and Facebook claims that the reading experience will be up to ten times faster than a run of the mill mobile browser....

Facebook has partnered with The New York Times, BuzzFeed, National Geographic, and six other outlets whose article will show up as part of Instant Articles globally on the iPhone App (android version is incoming). In addition to making the articles load super fast, Instant Articles will provide a suite of interactive features that allow publishers to bring their stories to life in new ways. This includes zoom in and exploring of high resolution photos, watching auto-playing videos, interactive maps, audio captions and many more....

When it comes to wireless earbuds, there is a slew of options to choose from. However, in terms of popularity, it is Apple’s AirPods that come out on top as one of the most popular TWS offerings out there — especially if you’re an iPhone user, in which case, the AirPods are more likely to be your preferred choice. With that said, like any other true wireless earphones, these (AirPods) are not immune to the inevitable mislaying problem either....

There is no gender reference in the press release of the Fitbit Luxe press release (though there is a mention of “an effortlessly chic bracelet design”) but a look at the product is enough to tell most people that this has been primarily designed for women. Even most of the sample images we got of the tracker seemed to be of women. While it can still pass off as broadly gender-neutral with a plain strap, the gorjana for Fitbit Luxe Special Edition variant (a tie-up with the legendary jewelry brand) seems totally for women, as do many of the straps and accessories for the device....

The new Fitbit Aria 2 simplifies the setup process and improves the accuracy of the existing Aria. It still connects to the Fitbit app on your phone for syncing data and logging your weight. The design has been toned down for a more sleeker aesthetic and it now comes with a bright display for showing you the stats and greetings for times when you need the motivation. Moreover, the Aria 2 can recognize up to eight different users and is capable of syncing their data with their individual smartwatches, fitness bands....

Klocki Klocki is a minimalistic indie puzzle game which has gone free for a limited period. Your goal essentially is to connect various types of lines and complete the levels. The game also features a relaxing soundtrack which truly sounds mesmerizing especially if you’ve earphones on. Play Store Link YANKAI’S TRIANGLE Next up is an iOS game – Yankai’s Triangle. As the name suggests, the puzzle title is oriented around you tapping and spinning a bunch of triangles to progress further....

Following up to the recent Alphabet formation and appointment of Sundar Pichai as Google’s CEO, The Information reported that Google was planning to launch operations again in China. For those uninitiated Google started stopping services in China in a sequential manner since 2010. The main reason why Google stopped operating in China since 2010 was because of censorship issues. Google is now willing to censor content to be able to successfully operate in China....

Google Assistant Connect can help you connect almost all your devices to one another and use information from Google Assistant in order to work. It is a platform to expand to new device types while making device setup and discovery simple for people. What this means is Google wants manufacturers to make new kinds of smart devices which can use the Google Assistant as the brain in order to help with the day-to-day activities of the user....

As we can see, the leaked images clearly show the Chromecast departure from the existing “dongle” like form factor. The new Chromecast resembles a lollipop and yes it seems to come in bright colors. That being said, Google has not restricted itself to changes on the cosmetic front as it has come with a slew of changes from the inside as well. The documents does not seem to give away the exact specifications, but it surely does drop hints on the improved Wi-Fi, which in all likelihood points out at a support for 802....

As you can tell, my demands are largely fundamental. I am not looking for any whizzy features from the future or a shiny exterior. Surprisingly though, not every smartphone, irrespective of the price range, is capable of checking all of these items. I always end up living with at least one major and essential compromise. When Google introduced the Pixel 2 — a successor to the highly acclaimed Pixel 1, I was almost certain that this will be the closest contender to fulfilling these requirements....

The new app is free and only works with Gmail accounts and it will always show you every single message sent your way. However, it scans each email and brings on top what it thinks is the most important information that you need to know. Google assures that Inbox isn’t meant to replace Gmail and we should view it as “an assistant putting your mail into piles to make it easier to deal with”....

Last night the US Patent and Trademark Office granted a patent to Google. The description of the patent titled “Providing emergency medical services using unmanned aerial vehicles” gives away company’s upcoming plan to use a fleet of ambulance drones that will help to reach humans stranded in remote locations during medical emergencies. “Embodiments described herein may help to provide medical support via a fleet of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). An illustrative medical-support system may include multiple UAVs, which are configured to provide medical support for a number of different medical situations,” the abstract reads....

Recently the IDC reported that for the month of October, 4G smartphone shipments overtook 3G smartphone shipments. This clearly shows that there’s a general eagerness amongst consumers to be on a 4G network now or in the future. In this article we’ll be detailing the following things: Bands used by operators. Assumptions regarding 4G launches. Upcoming/Present 4G networks circle wise. 1. Band used by operators As a basic rule, it’s always helpful to remember than any kind of cellular network deployment or wireless communication uses a natural resource called spectrum....

A superb spec sheet = superb performance What makes the Moto 9 special is the excellent combination of software and hardware that is a Moto G trademark. The G9 of course comes with stock Android, zero bloatware, and an assured update to Android 11, as well as assured security updates for two years. Not just that, you get Motorola’s signature gestures like chopping down twice to switch on the torch and twist your wrist to launch the camera, and also the Display feature that lets you check updates on your phone without unlocking it....

But vShare, a pirated app store has recently figured out a way to bypass those security hoops letting them create a giant store of fake/pirated iPhone apps, even for non-jailbroken iPhones. According to researchers at ProofPoint, Apple lets companies create their own applications that are solely used by their employees. The company has to pay $299 an year to get a special licensed certificate from Apple and these companies join the Apple Developer Enterprise program....

Honor Watch GS Pro The Watch GS Pro is the first rugged smartwatch from Honor, targeted towards the outdoor enthusiasts. It comes with a circular dial and features a 1.39-inch touch-screen AMOLED. The watch comes with water-resistance of up to 5ATM and is available in three color options: Charcoal Black, Marl White, and Camo Blue. At its core, the GS Pro runs on the company’s very own Kirin A1 chipset and offers up to 25 days of battery life on a single charge....

A year later, with the iOS 16 update, it’s now taken this one step further and extended the functionality to every part of the system where you can select text. This means you can now easily convert currencies and units appearing as inline text inside any app—built-in or third-party—automatically without having to copy-paste them anywhere, like before. Follow along as we demonstrate how to use the built-in converter in iOS 16 to convert units and currencies on your iPhone quickly....

Also, owners of SSD (solid state drives) have to keep an eye on their drives, although they are much more reliable and have fewer problems than the old HDDs. The SSD must be carefully chosen, and its better to go for the very best if you want to have it along for a long time, but even the very best solid state drive will need your attention from time to time....

As the name suggests, this feature lets you pin your most frequently visited tabs to the top so that it’s even easier to access them. If Safari is your default browser on your iPhone and you have a habit of leaving your previously visited tabs open, this feature can come in quite handy for you. Here’s how to use the pinned tab feature to pin tabs in Safari on your iPhone....

It happens to the best of us. Those frightened by the possibility of all their hard work, currently stored on an SD card that has gone weary, can hope again as there are some methods and specialized ways of recovering files (even deleted data) from an SD card, be it broken or still in a functional state. In the following lines we’ll present a couple of tips and tricks which hopefully will bring back your beloved pictures or videos from a non-functional SD card....