Nadeem Sarwar

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I write about tech, drink a lot of black coffee, obsess over DC animated movies, and read Shakespeare.
Apple fixes iOS 14 bug that reset default app preferences after a reboot
The iOS 14.0.1 update addresses a bug that reverted back the default email and browser setting every time your iPhone rebooted.
Echo Show 10
Amazon’s new Echo Show 10 has a rotating display that follows your movement
The Echo Show 10 can also be turned into a 360-degree surveillance camera, and it finally brings support for Netflix as well.
Amazon’s new Echo smart speakers are faster, smarter and spherical
Amazon’s new Echo speakers come with a smarter and more responsive Alexa, and are now up for pre-orders starting at $49.99 in the US.
Amazon launches its game streaming service called Luna, and here’s everything we know
Luna is currently in the early access phase and is available solely on an inivte-only basis exclusively in the US market.
Google Pixel 5 green
Google Pixel 5 leak reveals the upcoming phone in all its green glory
Hi-res renders of Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G rocking a black paintjob have also surfaced online, giving us a clear look at their design.
LinkedIn redesign
LinkedIn now has Stories too, gets a major redesign with a ton of useful new features
LinkedIn now lets users switch from messaging to video call with one click during a text exchange, and a dark mode is coming soon as well.
Twitter voice DMs
Get ready for audio bombs in your inbox as Twitter tests voice messages in DMs
Twitter’s voice message in DMs will have a barebones interface with just a play/pause button and a pulsating profile picture of the sender.
Google Maps COVID Layer
Google Maps adds a COVID layer feature to tell if an area is safe for traveling
Google Maps COVID layer will show a 7-day average of new COVID cases per 100,000 people in an area, and if the numbers are going up or down.
Pixel 4a 5G leak reveals it’s a slightly toned-down Pixel 5 with a cheaper build
Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G employ the same 5G-ready Qualcomm chip and feature identical camera hardware.
Samsung Galaxy Watch3 and Watch Active2 get FDA nod for ECG monitoring in the US
The Samsung Health Monitor app will let Galaxy Watch3 or Watch Active2 users monitor their ECG and also share the findings as a PDF report.
Everyone is doing stories, so Pinterest now has its own version too
Called Story Pins, they won’t disappear after 24 hours and can be pinned to your board like regular posts.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G offers flagship performance, three cameras and a 120Hz display at $699
Pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G start today and the device goes on sale starting October 2 globally.
AMD unveils new Zen-based Ryzen and Athlon series processors for Chromebooks
Acer, ASUS, HP, and Lenovo will launch Chromebooks powered by the new AMD mobile processors by the end of 2020.
Google Pixel 5 leak reveals everything there is to know about the upcoming phone
Google’s upcoming phone will reportedly come equipped with a wide-angle camera and supports reverse wireless charging as well.
OnePlus 8T
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirms a 120Hz display for the upcoming OnePlus 8T
Lau added that the OnePlus 8T’s 120Hz display offers “the highest color accuracy possible across the industry.”
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 750G chip brings an AI-driven noise supression tech
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch the first smartphone powered by the new 5G-ready Qualcomm SoC and it might arrive later this year.
HMD Global launches Nokia 3.4 and Nokia 2.4 budget Android smartphones
Nokia 2.4 and 3.4 debut running Android 10, but the company is promising two years of OS updates and three years of monthly security updates.
Apple Watch Series 6 teardown reveals larger battery and average repairability
The 44mm Apple Watch Series 6 has a 3.5% larger battery, while the 40mm model packs an 8.5% bigger battery than its Series 5 equivalent.
Google Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G early retail listings reveal the price, storage and color options
Google Pixel 5 will reportedly cost €629 for its 128GB storage variant, while the 128GB Pixel 4a 5G will set buyers back by €499 in Europe.
Apple’s AirPods Studio headphones will reportedly come equipped with the U1 chip
The U1 chip inside AirPods Studio will reportedly be used to for direction and spatial awareness, and identifying which way they are worn.
Xbox Beta app now lets you remotely play Xbox One games on your Android phone for free
Xbox One owners can now play games downloaded on their consoles straight to their Android phones or tablets.
Facebook is giving creators more control over the usage of their images
Creators can choose to monitor the usage of their images, block it or attribute the right credit via an ownership link on the post.
BREAKING: Microsoft is acquiring ZeniMax, the parent company of Bethesda and id Software
The acquisition deal gives Microsoft the ownership of game franchises such as The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Doom and the Wolfenstein series.
Apple Watch Cellular vs GPS: What’s the difference?
What extra convenience you get when you buy a GPS + Cellular variant of the Apple Watch, and what compromises you need to make?
Apple Store online is finally launching in India on September 23
You can buy Apple products, customize your Mac, purchase Apple Care+, get students discounts, and avail assistance from the online store.