The latest 8.68 update for Skype’s Android app brings a much-coveted feature – background blur. Additionally, the new update brings more custom reaction options. IOS and iPadOS users get enhancements to the share extension with dark theme support and improved performance. The changelog also details bug fixes and stability improvements. The new update follows a gradual release cycle, so some will get it sooner than others. Skype 8.68 update changelog: React Hard 2: We’ve upgraded your custom React Picker, and now you can have more reactions handy. Learn more about reactions in Skype. Background Redacted: You can now blur your…
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Apple has announced that its new update will include the Application Tracking Transparency Tool which will give you more control over your privacy. According to Bloomberg, Google is working on something similar – preventing cross-app tracking on Android devices, but the functionality is still in the early stages of discussion. A Google spokesperson said the company “is still looking for ways to work with developers to raise the bar on privacy while enabling a healthy ad-supported app ecosystem.” However, anonymous sources revealed that Mountain View actually wanted to strike a balance between consumers and developers concerned with their privacy and…
introduction Almost as big as the Ultra, but not as focused on the camera. Almost identical to Vanilla, but with a larger screen size, extra battery and a more premium touch. Yes, we are talking about the middle option on the 2021 Samsung S series list, the Galaxy S21 +. Plus means ‘more,’ and the S21 + has a bigger screen – at 6.7 inches diagonally, it’s much closer to the 6.8 inches of the Ultra than the 6.2 of the S21 itself. Beyond size, however, it’s more vanilla than Ultra – the resolution is 1080p and adaptive refresh rate…
iFixit took a Samsung Galaxy S21 apart and gave it a repairability rating of 4 out of 10. Although the S20 never received an official rating from iFixit, this year’s flagship is clearly easier to repair. Watch the video below for an overview of the critical areas. In short, the plastic back is easier to remove than a glass panel (you don’t have to worry about cracking it). The flat screen is also easier to remove, this also allows the screen cable to be detachable now. The less than perfect score is due to the fact that the two most…
The first report that Apple is working on an augmented reality (AR) headset came out in 2017 and work has been going on in secret ever since. The headset might finally see the light of day next year, but it won’t be something for the average consumer. Information spoke to someone familiar with the project. Apple’s headset is expected to cost around $ 3,000, but it will feature the most advanced hardware ever. The company laid the groundwork for this with the addition of LiDAR sensors on iPads and iPhones, as well as the development of its own silicon. The…
A new Motorola smartphone has surfaced and again bears the model name of a Mediterranean city. After the Motorola Ibiza and the Motorola Capri, say hello to the Motorola Athena (also known as Motorola Defy). The phone appeared on the Google Play and Geekbench consoles with a Snapdragon 662 chipset and 4GB of RAM, suggesting it would be another affordable handset. Motorola Athena / Defy Thanks to the Google Play console, we know that the new phone will have an HD + screen with a drop of water for the selfie camera (unless it is a placeholder since the Moto…
Lock&Lock employees give gifts to 200 children at the SOS Children’s Village Gò Vấp in HCM City as part of its ‘Warm up’ programme. — Photo courtesy of the company HCM CITY — South Korean household appliances maker Lock&Lock gave gifts to 200 children at the SOS Children’s Village Gò Vấp in HCM City as part of its ‘Warm up’ programme. Each child got a school bag, water bottle and pillow. During the charity event, the company staff also organised games and art performances to cheer up the children. The village currently has nearly 200 children who were in…
Samsung now offers a Phantom Navy color option for its Galaxy Tab S7 + and Galaxy Tab S7. The new blue color is out of stock at the moment and we could only find it on Samsung’s German website. Phantom Navy alongside previously available Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze and Mystic Silver color options. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 + in Phantom Navy In addition, Roland Quandt reports that Samsung will soon offer a 512 GB model of the Galaxy Tab S7 +. However, no pricing details are available at this time. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7 + are now…
Agribank jumped 17 spots to rank 173rd in the recently announced Brand Finance Banking 500 list for 2021. — Photo bnews.vn HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank) jumped 17 spots to rank 173rd in the recently announced Brand Finance Banking 500 list for 2021, which featured the most valuable and strongest banking brands in the world. As of December 31 last year, Agribank’ total assets reached nearly VNĐ1.57 quadrillion (US$68.07 billion), with its capital exceeding VNĐ1.45 quadrillion. The bank’s accumulated outstanding loans surpassed VNĐ1.2 quadrillion, with nearly 70 per cent invested in agricultural…
Petrovietnam and SSFC sign an MOU through online meeting. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — The Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) and the Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation (SSFC) – an affiliate of Taiwan (China)’s Shin Kong Group signed a cooperation agreement via video conference on Thursday. Speaking at the signing ceremony, PetroVietnam General Director Lê Mạnh Hùng pledged to offer all possible support to carry out the deal. Praising the active and effective cooperation of the Vietnam PetroChemical and Fiber JSC (VNPoly) under PetroVietnam with SSFC in producing drawn textured yarn (DTY), President of the Shin Kong…