The over-the-air update will bring a series of Moto-specific additions including a new Moto action through which you can swipe to shrink the screen and a setting for locking the screen by touching the fingerprint scanner up front. The latter is, of course, available only for the Moto G Plus as it comes with a fingerprint sensor. Along with these, you will obviously get the usual Nougat goodies Google has included such as multi-window support, quick app switch, better and redesigned notifications, under-the-hood Doze improvements, a dedicated JIT compiler which will make apps as well as update installations quicker, direct replies, and a whole lot more....

Since it’s not really feasible to manually keep track of every person an individual may have come in contact with, what better way to do it than using technology. To make this happen, two of the biggest names in technology who also happen to be two of the biggest rivals have joined hands to work on a platform to make contact tracing more feasible and effective. That’s right, we’re talking about Apple and Google working together towards making the planet a safer place in these tough times....

However, the better future does not only address to Apple’s customers but also to the company itself. Even though there are many competitive products, Apple seems to be the only developer that can stand up against one of the fiercest competitors in this market: Microsoft. Apple devices have always been innovative and reliable, thing that propelled the developer on top. Moreover, over the past few years, Apple has branched out, improving its technologies upon users’ requirements and introducing a series of excellent device and applications such as iPod and iTunes....

Here’s all you need to know about the all-new Apple HomePod mini. HomePod mini The HomePod mini features a mesh fabric design, much like the original HomePod. Standing at 3.3 inches, the speaker comes in a small spherical shape and offers touch controls on top for quick and easy access to different functionalities like play/pause music, adjust volume, skip tracks, and trigger Siri. On the inside, the smart speaker has the Apple S5 chip, which according to Apple, utilizes advanced software to analyze unique characteristics of music and applies tuning models to optimize the loudness and the dynamic range....

What’s changed though, is that the new model is just 16GB (as compared to 32GB and 64GB), and doesn’t have any rear camera (as compared to 5-megapixel shooter in the earlier model). And yes, it has lost some weight too (0.06 ounces). It seems Apple has decided to discontinue the sales of the older 4th generation iPod touch in favor of this new model, which is available to order in US apple online store for $229 with shipping in less than 24 hours....

The app will bring content from publishers from all over the world, and will also allow content owners to customize how are articles being displayed. News is basically a personalized feed of content and articles with the help of which Apple is trying to deliver the content its users desire. Publishers will have at their disposal a number of animations that they can use along with swipes to navigate between articles....

That’s not all the patent further reveals how the audio system can be configured in order to alter the direction of the audio based on the person location in video conferencing. Yet another possibility is that each of the chat windows may come with their own audio channel. The figure above shows an iMac running multiple instances of video chat program and every one of the audio channel has its own direction....

The new model is due for release next year and will come with an upgraded wireless chip along with water resistance. Until now one has to tap the little button on the AirPods to summon Siri. However, going forward Apple users can simply say “Hey Siri” to activate the digital voice assistant via the AirPods. The first generation of AirPods comes with a wireless chip named W1, the upcoming model will reportedly feature a new W2 chip....

AirTags, just like the name would suggest, are tags that you attach to your existing devices or just about anything that’s valuable to you, like your keys, wallets, backpacks, etc., that help you track those accessories or devices in case you end up losing them. The way this works is that you link an AirTag to your iPhone, and using the built-in Find My app, you can track the AirTag in real-time....

Apple’s new MacBook now assumes lesser footprint, in the sense, it is much lighter, 23-percent lesser in volume and yes, it is also thinner at just 14.9mm as opposed to the 18mm in the previous gen MacBook Pro. Now moving on, the touch bar on the top layer of the keyboard had been the talking point of the MacBook Pro leak and well the same Magic Bar has made it to the final product as well....

Apple is also pushing a pop up message that gives you more information about the offer. The frequency of the message increases with the increase in the use of iCloud. For instance, I was kept bombarded with Buy iCloud Storage messages quite regularly. “You do not have enough space in iCloud to back up your iPhone. A 50 GB plan gives you plenty of space to continue backing up your iPhone....

Apple Watch SE vs Apple Watch Series 6 comparison The Apple Watch SE is essentially a revamped Apple Watch 4 or 5 with some compromises. Let’s discuss what those compromises are and how the Apple Watch SE compares to the Apple Watch Series 6 and also answer the question if you should get the Apple Watch Series 6 for $399 or save some money and get the Apple Watch SE for $279....

The Asus ZenFone AR comes equipped with a front fingerprint sensor, which again is a first in the ZenFone series. The device sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED QHD display with a screen to body ratio of 79 percent. Powering the ZenFone AR is the Snapdragon 821 coupled with a choice of RAM ranging up to 8G. It also sets me wondering on why Asus didn’t opt for the newly released Snapdragon 835 instead of the 821 which frankly is a bit dated....

Where previously it was almost unsustainable to succeed as a mobile payment solution, these events have sublimed the entire landscape drastically well enough to enter. Therefore, a slew of conglomerates has been eyeing the country as a viable option now. The Korean manufacturer, Samsung, recently made an entry with its Samsung Pay platform which has been received quite positively largely become of its wide compatibility with PoS systems. Unfortunately, Samsung Pay is currently limited to the company’s own smartphones....

However, beyond the apparent advantages that come bundled with the Chromebook also came a dearth of apps. Despite the fact that Google Chrome Store already has most of the apps in a lite web version it somehow still crippled the productivity for some. Adding fuel to the fire was the fact that Google were slow in adding codec support and the video player was bare basic. The Playstore support will not only bring in tons of apps for the Chromebook but it will also signal the arrival of Android apps for laptops....

More LeEco than Coolpad by design It might be called the Cool 1, but there is more of LeEco than Coolpad in its design. The phone is strikingly similar to the Le 1 and Le 2. It is a unibody metallic alloy that weighs 167 gms and comes with a thickness of 8.2 mm. The chamfered edges give it visual appeal and finish ensures it does not poke your palms....

The Coolpad Dazen X7 is the better-equipped handset of the two, hence its bigger price of Rs.17, 999 (around $280). The smartphone features a 5.2-inch super AMOLED display with a 1080p resolution, being powered by the MT6595 octa- core MediaTek processor clocked at 1.7 GHz. It also gets 3GB of onboard RAM and 16GB of internal memory. The phone features an elegant profile, having a thinness of just 6.5mm and weighing 141 grams....

Well, the folks at Chromativity clearly tread a different path, with a little help from renowned football pundit Andy Gray. For their take on football is definitely off the beaten track. Yes, you still have to pass, plan and shoot. But hey, there are no teams here, no celebrity players to muck around in, and to be honest, not too many fancy ball tricks either. So what you might wonder, IS there in the game that makes us yak about it here?...

We hope everything is going well in Cupertino. We know 2021 has been a busy year with all the launches, but before the year ends, we would like to request you to consider an idea for a new product. Don’t worry, the product we are suggesting is not another phone, watch, TWS, tablet, or notebook. God knows you have a solid grip on those departments. We are here to make a suggestion that will basically make the lives of Apple Pencil users (like us) a little easier....