Messaging platform WhatsApp has begun to roll out group audio calls feature for iPhone users. WhatsApp group audio call feature will facilitate users to make calls to multiple contacts through the app. Moreover, for Android users, the app has introduced a ‘Select All’ feature which lets a user mark all the new messages as archived or read in a single tap.
Cupertino-based tech giant Apple is expected to launch iPhone XI and iPhone 9 in 2018. According to a Bloomberg LP report, the iPhone A12 chip which will be at the core of the handsets is currently in the process of mass production.
Facebook-owned social networking service Instagram has introduced a new mute feature. In this new Instagram mute feature, if you don’t want to see someone’s post on your feed, you can mute it. The feature is somewhat similar to WhatsApp’s mute function.
During its annual 2018 developers conference, Google revealed a lot of new features. Some of the features enhanced the AI capabilities. Now it seems that Google has released more features quietly. One of the key new Google Photos features has been its introduction of Suggested Actions. This feature makes it easier for people to manage their photos. It seems Google is apparently rolling back this feature.
Even before launching its HTC U12+, Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC has announced a new smartphone– the HTC Exodus. The smartphone will be the world’s first native blockchain smartphone. The HTC Exodus Blockchain smartphone will support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, with a universal wallet, decentralized apps and secure hardware. It will be completely dedicated to the blockchain encryption.
Huawei sub-brand Honor will most probably be launching its Honor 7C in India on 22nd May 2018. The company had sent out an event invite on Monday evening about the smartphone’s expected launch. The timing and venue haven’t been confirmed yet. The brand displayed an image on ‘Save the Date’ invite – hinting at a new Honor 7 series launch. Also, the company released an official teaser through their Twitter handle. The Honor 7C teaser indicates the smartphone’s name.
Social networking platform Facebook is currently looking to create its own cryptocurrency. According to a Cheddar report, people linked to Facebook mentioned that the Facebook cryptocurrency plan would facilitate users to make electronic payments around the world.
