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WhatsApp iOS update lands with encrypted video chat support for up to 8 people

Last week Facebook announced a new feature for group video calls, “Messenger Rooms.” In addition to it arriving for Facebook Messenger, the company said it would also come to Instagram, WhatsApp, and Portal. Now the latest WhatsApp update available today brings support for encrypted video calls between up to eight people. When Facebook announced Messenger Rooms last week, it didn’t detail…
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Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 beta eligible device list

Earlier today Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 10 Youth alongside the brand-new MIUI 12. The company’s latest Android UI brings a lengthy list of visual enhancements alongside improved privacy controls, streamlined gesture navigation and dark mode. MIUI 12 closed beta testing is…
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Samsung’s original Galaxy Buds get a few features from their sequel w/ update

The Samsung Galaxy Buds were one of the most popular pairs of truly wireless earbuds for Android users when they launched, and now they’ve got an upgraded sequel. Today, Samsung has announced that a few handy features from the updated hardware are being extended back to the originals. With an update rolling out soon, Samsung will be giving the original Galaxy Buds three key new features.
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LG Velvet image leaks, 10W wireless charging confirmed

Details about the LG Velvet keep trickling in. The latest comes from the Wireless Power Consortium, which just certified the phone with support for wireless charging at up to 10W. It’s a Power Class 0 receiver, a standard that supports power up to 30W, but that’s usually…
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Huawei phones without Google apps won’t support coronavirus contact tracing API

In the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, tech is playing a role in how we can prevent the spread. However, if you own a recently-released Huawei smartphone that lacks Google apps, you also won’t get access to the powerful coronavirus contact tracing API that Google and Apple have been working on. confirmed with Huawei that the company’s Android smartphones  support Google’s contact…
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Samsung to release a Galaxy A phone with pop-up selfie camera

In collaboration with a reputable leakster , was able to obtain a set of renders depicting a Samsung Galaxy A smartphone with a pop-up selfie camera. Some basic specs are also in the report so here they are. Samsung Galaxy A phone with a pop-up selfie According to the leak, the smartphone will feature a display with around 6.5-inch diagonal, while dimensions are 160.9 x 77 x 9.2 mm. The back…
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