Month: January 2021
Xiaomi teases over-the-air wireless charging, but it’s not coming to its devices this year
Xiaomi, the world’s third largest smartphone maker, today unveiled “Mi Air Charge Technology” that it says can deliver 5W power to multiple devices “within a radius of several metres” as the Chinese giant invited customers to a “true wireless charging era.” The company said it has self-developed an isolated charging…
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Facebook reportedly plans newsletter tools after explosion in popularity
Facebook is planning to offer newsletter tools for independent journalists and writers, The New York Times reports. These are thought to include features for helping writers build a following using the social network, curate their email lists, and manage their paid subscriptions. Although work on the project is in its…
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Signal adds mainstream chat features to lure wider audience
The latest version of Signal for both iOS (5.3.1) and Android (5.3.7) brings a number of new additions to the increasingly popular encrypted messaging app. These include mainstream features like chat wallpapers, animated stickers, and an “About” section in your profile. The iOS app now handles data more efficiently, too,…
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Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and A72 5G official renders leaked Samsung Galaxy A51
The Samsung Galaxy S21 range has only just landed, but Samsung looks to have at least two more phones on the way soon, as seemingly-official renders of the Samsung Galaxy A52 5G and Samsung Galaxy A72 5G have now leaked. Shared by Evan Blass (a leaker with an excellent track…
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Stock trading app Trade Republic expands to France
German startup Trade Republic is rolling out its app and service in France this week. This is a significant expansion move as Trade Republic has only been available in Germany and Austria so far. Trade Republic lets you buy and sell shares or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from your phone with…
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What to stream this weekend: Finding ‘Ohana, Your Honor and more highlights Finding 'Ohana
With so many shows and movies to choose from on Australia’s major streaming services, it can often be difficult to find the best new stuff to entertain yourself with each end of week. In an effort to make things easier, every Friday we’ll be highlighting the best new shows and…
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