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In indIn 8 out of 10 millennials people want the controversial Chinese video app TikTok to be banned, reveals a survey by popular news app Inshorts. This comes after the Madras High Court last week advised the Central government to ban the app claiming it was encouraging pornography among youngsters. They further added that it was harming the foundation of the nation, its cultures and values. What do you think is the right thing to do? #PUBG #TikTok #PUBGBan — Beebom (@beebomco) March 14, 2019 The court said that inappropriate content was being made accessible to a large chunk of users through TikTok, owned by Chinese company ByteDance, and the government has a social responsibility to stop it right away. TikTok, on the other hand, put out a statement saying it was committed to abiding by local laws and regulations. “We fully comply with the Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules, 2011. We are currently awaiting the official order by the Mad...

HIGHLIGHTS WhatsApp working on giving count for forwarded messages  It is also working on a frequently forwarded bubble on Android  It has also started testing Short Links on iOS WhatsApp is working on two new tweaks to upgrade its forward feature. Calling it Forwarding Info and Frequently Forwarded, the two new changes were spotted in the works in the latest Android beta version. The two features are not enabled yet, but they should be in future beta updates. WhatsApp has reportedly also rolled out the Short Link feature to the WhatsApp Business for iPhone beta version 2.19.21.5. This feature was already available for Android users, and it has now expanded to iPhone users running the beta build of the Business app. The WhatsApp for Business recently began rolling out for iPhone users in Mexico, France, and Brazil.  WhatsApp Forwarding Info Facebook-owned WhatsApp recently updated its Android beta app to 2.19.80, and beta tracking websit...

Samsung's revamped Galaxy A series already has five members, and it appears at least two more are on the way. The Galaxy A60 and  Galaxy A70   arrived on TENAA with images and basic specs. Both new phones will have triple-camera setups on the back - the A70 will have a fingerprint scanner underneath the screen, while the A60 will stand out with an Infinity-O display.     Samsung Galaxy A70 The Galaxy A70 will have a 6.7” screen with a waterdrop notch, or Infinity-U as Samsung likes to call these. The camera lineup on the back is not detailed yet, but odds are it will feature regular, ultra-wide, and depth sensor modules. The back panel seems to be some sort of gradient, but it could also be Gray with a pattern that reflects the light in fancy colors. We also know it will have a 4,400 mAh battery, which would make it the biggest power cell in a Galaxy A smartphone since the  Galaxy A9 Pro (2016) . Dimensions of the phone are 164.2 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm. ...

The next  Google Pixel  might be getting more cameras and a sleek design overhaul. According to a  leaked photo posted on the site SlashLeaks  on Wednesday, the Pixel 4 XL will have two cameras on the back instead of the single one found on the Pixel 2 XL and 3 XL.  Famously  Google  has had only a single rear camera on every Pixel model large and small. The company embraced using AI and machine learning to create photos that rival phones with two rear cameras like the  iPhone XS  or three back cameras like the Huawei P20 Pro. A second camera could be used for something other than photography like perhaps AR. The drawings of the unreleased 4 XL also show an oval hole-punch display for two selfie cameras like on the new   Galaxy S10  Plus. Famously, the   Pixel 3   lacks a notch while the   Pixel 3 XL   has one of the largest found on any phone. Curious enough t...

 W ith the first Android P Developer  Preview’s release since the last week. Well, the wait has finally come to an end as Google has today announced Android Q Beta 1 (yes, not the Developer Preview) for the entire Pixel lineup. The Android Q Beta 1 might not look too different from Android 9 Pie on the surface, but there are noticeable changes across the board, especially under the hood. I know there’s interest from Android enthusiasts to flash the latest flavour of Android and check out all its new features, so here’s a guide on  how to install Android Q Beta 1 on Pixel Devices : Note : We’ve installed Android Q Beta 1 on our Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 3 XL using a Windows laptop, but the process would be almost identical for other devices or platforms. List of Devices Supported We expected Google to make the first beta for Android Q accessible solely to second and third-generation Pixel owners, however, it amazed everyone by extending support for the first-gen devic...

Google  has launched the latest version of its mobile operating system,  Android 9 Pie, a few months ago at its Google I/O developer’s conference. During the launch, the company announced that the new operating system is available on all the Pixel devices and will soon start rolling out to select devices from its partners including –  OnePlus ,  Xiaomi ,  Oppo , Vivo ,  Sony , Essential and HMD Global’ s  Nokia . Subsequently, the company followed up with the release of Android 9 Pie (Go Edition), which has been optimised for smartphones with low-end specifications. Android 9 Pie (Go Edition) brings with it several features including up to 500MB of additional storage availability when compared to Android 8.1 Oreo (Go Edition). Here is a list of devices that are slated to receive the Android 9 Pie update: Android Pie for Google Pixel smartphones Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL smartphones were among the first...

HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite is available for purchase through AliExpress The site has listed two variants of the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone It also confirms the price of the handset Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has gone up for sale via a third-party e-commerce listing ahead of its official launch. Notably, the new development comes ahead of the formal launch of the  Mi A2  that is likely to accompany its lighter and cheaper version and expected to debut in Spain on July 24. The Lite version is on sale on China's AliExpress in two variants - one with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage at $189.99 (approximately Rs. 13,000) and the other one with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage at $209.99 (roughly Rs. 14,400). The same model was spotted in Poland last week with a price of PLN 999 (roughly Rs. 18,600). This suggests that the official price of the Mi A2 Lite could be cheaper than speculated. Alongside highlighting the price, the AliExpress listing details the ke...

It’s that time of the year when the world speculates on which dessert will be used as the name for the next Android version. While there have been several easter eggs and hints about Android P’s official name, there’s no clarity on what it might actually be called. According a report by   Tabeltowo , a Huawei employee might have just leaked the full name of Android P as Android Pistachio. During a live chat with a customer, the Huawei support staff clearly said Android Pistachio in relation to a query about software updates in Poland, as seen in the image below: While simply Pistachio might not make sense to most people, considering the fact that Google is known for naming its Android version after desserts, a previous report might help. Back in February,  Bloomberg had reported  that Android P would be called Android Pistachio Ice Cream which makes more sense than just Pistachio. But we are sure you have other P-themed desserts in mind for...