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Samsung unveils two Galaxy Note 10’s

Samsung unveiled two new versions of the Galaxy Note smartphone on Wednesday with fast 5G network connection and improved camera features. Samsung says that this is is to cater for people who want the power and functions of the Note but prefer a smaller phone.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·6 years ago

Google banned from Transcribing Google Assistant recordings in EU

The Hamburg Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (HmbBfDI) has opened an administrative procedure to prohibit Google from transcribing Google Assistant recordings by employees or third parties for a period of three months. This is intended to protect the privacy rights of those affected for the time being.

Google Germany

·6 years ago

Samsung Galaxy Fold to launch in September

Samsung unveiled their first foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold, back in February and reviewers in the US soon picked up on some major design flaws, which prompted Samsung to delay the release of the smartphone.

Devices and OS Samsung Android

·6 years ago

IMImobile to acquire US-based 3Cinteractive

IMImobile has announced it has conditionally agreed to acquire US-based mobile engagement and RCS Business Messaging leader 3Cinteractive. The acquisition allows IMImobile to increase its footprint in North America and become the global market leader for RCS (Rich Communications Services) Business Messaging.

Connected

·6 years ago

Audioburst launches on Android Auto and Samsung Bixby platforms

Audioburst today announced the release of two new offerings centred around the use of voice. Audioburst Auto, an Android app which focuses on delivering tailored playlists and hands-free voice search to today's drivers, is being released on Android Auto.

Apps Android Automotive

·6 years ago

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G launching July 26 in China

Huawei is to launch the Mate 20 X 5G smartphone on July 26 in China and has started extending invitations for the launch event.

Huawei 5G Android Devices and OS China

·6 years ago

Huawei says Hongmeng OS not intended for smartphones

Huawei board member and senior Vice President Catherine Chen said on Thursday that the company's Hongmeng operating system is not intended for smartphones and the company intends to continue to use Google's Android operating system for its smartphones.

Devices and OS China Huawei

·6 years ago

Google employees allegedly listening to Google Assistant Conversations

Google employees are allegedly listening-in on all your conversations, including ones which are not meant to be recorded. This happens via the company's AI-powered Google Assistant on phones and Google Home speakers.

Google Connected

·6 years ago

Agent Smith malware infected more than 25 million Android devices

Check Point Researchers recently discovered a new variant of mobile malware that has quietly infected around 25 million Android devices, while the user remains completely unaware.

Android

·6 years ago

Huawei Mate 20 X 5G now available to pre-order in Qatar

Huawei has launched the Mate 20 X 5G in Qatar. During the pre-order period, the 5G smartphone will be available on Vodafone exclusively. Once the pre-order period has expired, the phone will be available to purchase on other carriers.

Devices and OS Huawei 5G Android

·6 years ago

Oppo launches OPPO F11 in the UAE

OPPO has expanded its F series portfolio of smartphones in the UAE with the launch of OPPO F11. The smartphone boasts of brilliant portrait photography in low light and comes with several innovative technologies.

Android Devices and OS

·6 years ago

SwiftKey Beta for Android brings Puppets – AR-powered emoji

Puppets is a new feature now available on SwiftKey Beta for Android. You can choose one of five different animals (Panda, Cat, Dog, Panda, Owl) with which to record a 30-second animated message, and your facial movements will be transposed onto the creatures by way of a tracking technology.

Apps Android Microsoft

·6 years ago

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