“Microsoft’s free Windows 10 upgrade offer officially ended yesterday. However, the company has left a loophole. If you need to use assistive technologies, you can still upgrade for free. Microsoft also isn’t verifying if you do.”
Australia’s largest banks unite to challenge Apple Pay
“A number of Australia’s largest banks have come together to challenge Apple and its Apple Pay service in the country.”
Samsung Galaxy S8 ‘Project Dream’ rumoured to feature VR-ready 4K display
“According to the rumours swirling in the Chinese tech media, Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S8 might be just the device Google’s been daydreaming about. MyDrivers.”
BlackBerry Has Higher Hopes With a Lower-Priced Android Phone
“BlackBerry unveiled a second Android-based handset on Tuesday, a device combining Alphabet’s popular software and broad app catalog with the Canadian company’s security and productivity features at a lower price.”
Watch out Samsung! China’s LeEco is coming for you with Vizio buyout.
“The Chinese company that has been called the “Netflix of China” has a foothold in multiple industries such as video streaming, consumer electronics and automobiles. And in a joint announcement Tuesday, LeEco said it would acquire Vizio for $2 billion.”
How to Make Free Calls with Google Hangouts on Android Phone
“I have always liked using Google Hangouts on my Android smartphone. That’s why I couldn’t hide my happiness when I came to know that Hangouts has been updated to allow free voice and video calling.”
Spotify swaps slide-out navigation for a bottom bar in its latest Android beta update
“Android apps have slowly been adopting bottom bars in their UI since the option was added to Google’s Material Design spec last year. Apps like Google+ and Google Photos have been prime examples of the design for a while, but recently Spotify has added the same UI to its Android application.”
iPhone, iPad and Mac sales are down, but Apple only cares about services now
“Apple just reported its Q3 2016 earnings, and investors are sending its stock through the roof. While the company managed to beat analysts’ expectations, Apple is selling fewer iPhones, iPads and Macs than last year during the same period.”
Facebook Quietly Tests A New Kind Of ‘Trending’ Topics Module
“Facebook is apparently testing a new version of its controversial “Trending” module that removes editorialized blurbs written by staffers of the social network. The Huffington Post noticed the change Tuesday night, though others may have received the update earlier this month.”
