General OS News Archives

WhatsApp starts limiting Status Videos to 15 seconds

The app gives you the option to specify any 15-second section of a video that can go as your status.

Prakhar Khanna
30 March 2020
10:30EDT

How to have a Safe Video Call Party while Quarantined

Staying in because of the coronavirus outbreak? Learn how to have a Video Call Party that doesn’t violate the privacy of you and your friends.

Adam Z. Lein
27 March 2020
10:00EDT

Disney+ to arrive in Europe with reduced streaming quality

The EU had asked streaming services to consider temporary reductions in streaming quality.

Prakhar Khanna
24 March 2020
07:45EDT

Google cancels I/O 2020 due to coronavirus situation

Google has finally pulled the plug on the I/O event this year, but remains committed to sharing Android updates with developers and community.

Lee Kelly
20 March 2020
15:43EDT

Android 11 Developer Preview 2: What’s new?

Google has released the second developer preview of Android 11. Here’s a list of all the notable new features and changes that come with it.

Lee Kelly
18 March 2020
18:00EDT

iPadOS 13.4 with trackpad support to release on March 24

You’ll have to wait until May to take full advantage of trackpad support because that’s when the new Magic Keyboard cover hits the shelves.

Lee Kelly
18 March 2020
13:00EDT

Purism Librem Mini is a Freedom Friendly Home Server or Desktop

Purism’s laptop computers start at $1249, so a mini desktop that starts at $699 but gives you all of the same security features is a welcome addition.

Adam Z. Lein
18 March 2020
12:00EDT

Telegram adds a new extension for restricted channels

It is being called a ‘group chat extension for channels’.

Prakhar Khanna
18 March 2020
07:13EDT

Disney+ goes live in India with originals like The Mandalorian

The new design is not yet live on Hotstar’s website.

Prakhar Khanna
11 March 2020
04:00EDT

Be careful about buying refurbished Chromebooks

When buying a refurbished Chromebook, be aware that some things might not work even after a hard reset.

Adam Z. Lein
11 March 2020
03:00EDT

Reddit now allows you to report suicidal users to offer support

Crisis Text Line provides 24/7 text-based support for anyone in crisis.

Prakhar Khanna
5 March 2020
06:00EST

OnePlus teases something for Tuesday, March 3, but what is it?

OnePlus is teasing a “surprise” for March 3. Before you get your hopes up, chances are high this is not a phone or a product per se.

Anton D. Nagy
1 March 2020
08:00EST

Coronavirus effect: Facebook cancels F8 Developer Conference scheduled in May

Facebook will organize “a combo of locally hosted events, videos, and live-streamed content.”

Prakhar Khanna
28 February 2020
08:00EST

Eve teases direction for its next 2-in-1, needs your input

Eve is working on a new 2-in-1, a successor to the Eve V, and it needs your help in figuring out its name, as well as some of its features.

Anton D. Nagy
24 February 2020
10:00EST

Google Stadia is coming to Asus, Razer and Samsung phones on February 20

Google Stadia now works on 26 Android phones.

Prakhar Khanna
19 February 2020
07:00EST

A $99 Chromebook is so much better with Gallium Linux installed

Chrome OS is okay if all you need is a web browser, but upgrading a Chromebook to Gallium Linux turns your Chromebook into a much more powerful, serious computer.

Adam Z. Lein
18 February 2020
04:00EST

Alleged spying app ToTok removed from Google Play Store, again

ToTok was also pulled from Apple’s App Store and the Google Play Store in December. The application returned to the Play Store on January 4.

Prakhar Khanna
17 February 2020
08:00EST

Telegram gets redesigned profiles, fast media viewer and more with v5.15 update

The update brings a better media browsing experience alongside new profile design and emojis.

Prakhar Khanna
17 February 2020
07:00EST

Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen allows you to combine emojis to create new ones

Emoji Kitchen enables users to take their favorite emojis and mix them into customized stickers. However, it works only with those supported by Google.