Jay Bonggolto
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Xiaomi promises three years of Android upgrades for the upcoming 11T series
Xiaomi announced today that it will roll out three years' worth of of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates to its upcoming 11T series, although this may vary based on the territory. → Read More
Google Chat picks up GIF integration on the web
Google Chat now lets you search for a GIF with a native button in the compose bar and insert it into your message on the web. The new feature is powered by Tenor, which was acquired by Google in 2018. → Read More
Twitter Super Follows is finally live along with Safety Mode to block unwanted interactions
Twitter introduced two new features to its platform today. Super Follows is meant to bring subscriber-only content to paying followers and Safety Mode aims to block unwelcome interactions. → Read More
Google's voluntary 'return-to-office' policy extended through January 10 next year
Google's Sundar Pichai has announced that it has extended its hybrid work setup for employees until January 10, 2022 to give them "flexibility and choice" before they're expected back in the office. → Read More
Instagram now asks for everyone's birthday to create a 'safer' place for younger users
Instagram will now require you to share your birthdate if you haven't previously provided that information as part of an effort to create a safer environment for younger users on the platform. → Read More
Samsung will reportedly build the 5G modem for the Google Pixel 6 series
Google will reportedly tap Samsung to supply the 5G modem for its upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones, dropping Qualcomm which has long manufactured connectivity hardware for Pixel devices. → Read More
Xiaomi bids farewell to its 10-year old 'Mi' trademark in a major rebranding
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will no longer use the "Mi" branding for its future products 10 years after the first Mi smartphone was launched. It's part of a major shift following the Mix 4 debut. → Read More
Apple may release a redesigned Mac mini with a faster 'M1X' processor soon
Apple will reportedly announce a new Mac mini with a fresh design including more ports than the current model as well as the rumored M1 processor. Its release is expected in the next several months. → Read More
Google rolls out dark mode to Chat's web and PWA versions
Google Chat is introducing dark theme to its desktop web and Progressive Web App (PWA) versions more than a year after rolling out the same experience to its Android and iOS versions. → Read More
Facebook's new Horizon Workrooms lets you join virtual meetings through an avatar
Facebook today announced a new virtual reality app for the Oculus Quest 2 that allows you to meet with your colleagues in a virtual setup through a customized avatar or by calling in. → Read More
The Google Pixel 6 series will ship without a charger in the box
Google has confirmed that the next-generation Pixel 6 and 6 Pro won't include an in-box power brick when it becomes available later this year since most people already own a USB-C charger. → Read More
Facebook employees in the U.S. won't need to return to office until January 2022
Facebook has cancelled its plans to resume full office operations by October and, instead, won't require employees in the U.S. to return to the office until January 2022 due to rising Delta cases. → Read More
Google launches Titan security key with NFC, stops selling Bluetooth version
Google announced today its updated Titan security key, which comes only in two options, one with USB-A and the other with USB-C. Both feature NFC support as the Bluetooth version is being phased out. → Read More
Spotify is testing a cheaper, ad-supported plan that lets you infinitely skip songs
Spotify has confirmed a new trial plan that charges users a fraction of the cost of its paid tier for a few capabilities like skipping an unlimited number of songs. You'll still see ads, though. → Read More
Square will acquire financial tech firm Afterpay for $29 billion
Square is acquiring "buy now, pay later" platform Afterpay for $29 billion in a move that will expand its presence in the financial tech segment. The acquisition is expected to complete in Q1 2022. → Read More
Chrome Canary now lets you open bookmark folders as tab groups
Chrome Canary has added a new capability that will make it easier to open bookmarked links in a tab group at once. It has also gained a new feature to restore grouped tabs from the history menu. → Read More
Apple is reportedly asking for vaccination status of employees in some locations
Apple is said to be enforcing "additional health and safety protocols" for on-site employees who don't have full vaccination yet as it reportedly conducts inquiries into their vaccination status. → Read More
OnePlus Nord 2 5G officially breaks cover, but you can't buy it in the U.S.
OnePlus Nord 2 5G has officially debuted with key specs that have been previously revealed by the company, including a Dimensity 1200 AI processor. The phone won't be up for grabs in the U.S., though. → Read More
Here's how you can watch Jeff Bezos's space flight aboard New Shepard
Jeff Bezos will fly into space today aboard New Shepard, built by his company Blue Origin. He will be accompanied by his brother and two others, and you can watch the space flight via livestream. → Read More
Google Meet now lets you blur or replace your background on iOS
After rolling out the ability to blur or change the background in Meet on iOS last month, Google today announced that the feature is live for iOS users. Compatible devices are limited, however. → Read More