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WhatsApp dropping support for older iOS versions in February

December 30, 2019

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has announced that it is dropping support for older versions of iOS starting in the coming months. According to a new support document, WhatsApp will drop support for iOS 8 and older on February 1, 2020. Up until now, users running WhatsApp on a device with iOS 8 or older have been able to keep using the app, but have not been able to create new accounts nor reverify…

'The Witcher 3' is now more popular on Steam than it was at launch

December 30, 2019

You’d think that a single player game over four years old would be long past its prime, but don’t tell that to CD Projekt Red. The studio’s community lead Marcin Momot has revealed that the PC version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt broke its record for the…

Chrome for Android tests new UI for tab groups, designed for Duet

December 30, 2019

Earlier this year, Google Chrome officially launched tab groups on Android, confirming the change from the classic tab switcher to the new grid-based design. Google’s next step for their mobile browser is to integrate Tab Groups into Chrome for Android’s recent…

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Researchers detail AI that de-hazes and colorizes underwater photos

December 30, 2019

Ever notice that underwater images tend to be be blurry and somewhat distorted? That’s because phenomena like light attenuation and back-scattering adversely affect visibility. To remedy this, researchers at Harbin Engineering University in China devised a machine learning algorithm that generates realistic water images, along with a second algorithm that trains on those images to both restore…

WhatsApp ends support for devices running older Android builds

December 30, 2019

While WhatsApp remains almost ubiquitous across an array of hardware and software, support has now been ended for devices running older Android builds. WhatsApp confirmed via a post on its dedicated support site that the messaging platform will now only run on Android…

WhatsApp ends support for Windows Phone and older versions of Android

December 30, 2019

WhatsApp runs on a huge range of operating systems, but even the ubiquitous messaging app doesn’t think it’s worth supporting Windows Phone any more. The company has announced it is ending support for older versions of Android and iOS as well as the rarely-used…

2020 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for first time

December 30, 2019

Some 2020 and 2021 iPhones will have Chinese-made OLED screens for the first time, according to Korean analysts. The report says that BOE’s negotiations with Apple have been successful, and that it will supply more OLED panels than LG by 2021 … reports that Samsung will remain Apple’s lead OLED supplier. BOE will supply OLED displays for the iPhones in 2020, more than LG and less than…

Alleged Galaxy S10 Lite user manual leaks hinting at key design changes, features

December 30, 2019

An alleged user manual for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has leaked, which drops major hints about key design changes and potential upcoming device features. The guys over at obtained what appears to be a Portuguese version of a user manual for the Galaxy S10 Lite.

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How Privately’s AI could help developers and device makers safeguard children

December 30, 2019

Smartphones and social media have often been called our era’s cigarettes — an addictive, destructive cancer to society. Children are particularly susceptible to the corruption permeating the digital world, whether they’re soaking in misinformation or battling a barrage…

The best tripod for iPhones and other smartphones

December 29, 2019

By Erin Lodi and Signe Brewster This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter’s independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to tripods for iPhones and other smartphones. If you’ve ever compared who has the longest arms to take a group selfie or struggled to keep your…