Google Duo increases group calling limit to 12 participants
Google has updated its popular Duo chat app by increasing the group video user limit from 8 to 12 people into a single group call to help more people stay connected and practice social distancing. The new 12-person limit compares to eight for house party, 32 for Apple's FaceTime, 50 for...
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Now go live on Facebook without phone or an account
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Apple launches COVID-19 website, app with screening tool
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Apple planning 'Face ID' feature on MacBooks iMacs
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Video conferencing app Zoom sharing users' data with Facebook
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Xbox Series X graphics source code stolen
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Google to resume upcoming releases of Chrome, Chrome OS
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Apple's AR glasses may launch by 2022
26 March 2020 | IANS
Google to launch 3 new Stadia Pro games on April 1
US-based search engine giant Google has revealed that its subscription-based game service "Stadia" will add three more games for free next month. "All three new Stadia Pro games are available for subscribers to claim April 1, no joke. Also, a friendly reminder that March 31 is the last day that the...
HP announces advance PC security solutions for remote workforce
PC and printer major HP Inc on Thursday announced advanced security solutions to provide complete threat protection for businesses and their remote workforces. The new solutions offerings include HP Pro Security Edition, HP Proactive Security and HP Sure Click Enterprise. According to the company, HP Pro Security Edition is the world's most...
COVID-19: After Samsung, Apple temporarily shuts production in India
With the Indian government imposing a nationwide 21-day lockdown to combat COVID-19, leading tech giant Apple's manufacturing partners have temporarily shut manufacturing in India till further notice from the government. Apple's manufacturing partners Foxconn and Wistron have temporarily closed their production facilities keeping the safety of the workers and comply with...
LAVA to pay part salary in advance to factory workers
Amid the fast-spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in India, domestic smartphone manufacturer Lava on Wednesday announced that it will pay part of its factory workers salary in advance. Lava will pay around 20 per cent of the salary in advance on Wednesday, almost 12 days ahead of the scheduled date, it said...
Apple releases iOS, iPadOS 13.4 with trackpad support
Apple has released iOS and iPadOS 13.4, the latest major updates to the iOS 13 operating system with trackpad support. Now, one can pair a mouse or trackpad with their iPad and use it to move a cursor on the display. Apple unveiled trackpad support for iPadOS when it announced the new...
Facebook's ad business weakens in nations hit by COVID-19
Facebook has admitted that its ad business has been adversely affected in countries severely hit by the novel coronavirus while non-business engagement like messaging has exploded which is affecting its services like Messenger and WhatsApp. As countries after countries announce total lockdown, internet usage has exponentially grown in the past few...
Facebook, Instagram reduces streaming quality in India
In a bid to manage unprecedented load on Internet infrastructure as more people stay home during the lockdown, Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday announced to lower video quality in India as well as Latin America. "To help alleviate any potential network congestion, we will temporarily reduce bit rates for videos on...
