Articles by Gani Mohamed Waseem

Apple updates Siri to run a quick screening if you ask 'Hey Siri, do I have coronavirus?'

Apple has updated its digital voice assistant to provide users with a step-by-step questionnaire whenever they ask variations of "Hey Siri, do I have coronavirus?

Mar 23, 2020

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WhatsApp launches coronavirus chatbot in partnership with WHO to answer all your queries

The chatbot is one of many measures by the Facebook-owned messaging service to cut down on the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 on its platform

Mar 21, 2020

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Google Maps starts displaying Coronavirus warning; asks people to call up doctors before visiting

The warning instructs coronavirus suspects to call the doctor's office ahead in order to prevent them from potentially infecting clinics and other patients with the COVID-19 virus

Mar 21, 2020

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After closing down its brick-and-mortar stores, Apple has now put a limit on iPhone purchases online due to coronavirus

Customers opting to buy the iPhone on Apple's online stores will only be able to place orders for a maximum of two handsets

Mar 20, 2020

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Audible launches free audiobook service for kids, teens and work from home parents to beat Coronavirus blues

Worried that your kids are spending too much time on the phone or in front of the TV? Fret not, because Audible's free Audio Stories have come to your rescue

Mar 20, 2020

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Realme may launch new smartphone series called Narzo that could take on Poco and IQOO

The former Oppo off-shoot and world's fastest growing smartphone brand could be on its way to launch its own sub-brand

Mar 19, 2020

WhatsApp launches Coronavirus fact-checking hub in a bid to curb fake COVID-19 news menace

The Facebook owned messaging service is plagued by several misguiding rumours about the ongoing pandemic

Mar 19, 2020

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Apple could be playing an unfair game in allotting cameras to the upcoming iPhone 12

The iPhone 12 will play second fiddle once again to its bigger siblings iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max which could get a new time-of-flight (ToF) sensor that it won't

Mar 18, 2020

Apple's WWDC 2020 event will now be held online amidst Coronavirus fears

Apple has announced that the 31st edition of its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will be taking place online in June

Mar 18, 2020

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Coronavirus impact: Apple stores outside China to remain closed 'until further notice'

Apple had previously announced that its retail stores outside of Greater China would remain closed until March 27

Mar 18, 2020

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OnePlus' new logo for 2020 leaks online ahead of official rebranding announcement

The red and white OnePlus logo has remained unchanged ever since the company's inception in 2013, but it looks like it will give way for a more simple and 'understated' logo soon

Mar 17, 2020

Who needs adult dolls when you can touch 3D holograms of your desired human

A group of scientists from the University of Sussex have successfully created holograms that can be touched, essentially producing a true virtual reality experience

Mar 17, 2020

You will soon be able to set timer for WhatsApp messages to self-destruct

WhatsApp has added the long-rumoured Delete Messages feature which will let you set a timer for the messages to auto-disappear

Mar 15, 2020

You will soon be able to shoot 4K or 8K videos on your phone without worrying about storage space

A new video compression algorithm developed by Fujitsu claims to reduce video size by 90 per cent, but there's a small catch

Mar 15, 2020

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Beware of the WhatsApp hoaxes about COVID-19 that are spreading as fast as the Coronavirus

A popular hoax on the world's largest messaging app claims to offer a simple and easy 'home remedy' to treat coronavirus, but you should probably delete the message

Mar 15, 2020

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Is that the OnePlus 8 Pro that Robert Downey Jr is holding?

The Iron Man-star is the brand ambassador of OnePlus and it seems like he just leaked the upcoming flagship accidentally

Mar 14, 2020

Coronavirus: Samsung will sanitize your phone for free at its service centres

You can also bring in non-Samsung branded devices and avail the Galaxy Sanitizing Service at any Samsung owned service centre for free

Mar 14, 2020

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apple faces backlash for giving to china

Coronavirus: Apple Stores in China reopen, those in Italy shut down

Apple is taking all possible precautionary measures to help stop the spread of the COVID 19 pandemic

Mar 13, 2020

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Why are Google and Facebook banning coronavirus face mask ads?

Google has followed Facebook in temporarily banning ads for medical face masks in an effort to stop people from profiting from the public health emergency

Mar 12, 2020

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Apple updates its News app with dedicated coronavirus section

You can now get all the latest updates, headlines and information about the deadly pandemic on the Apple News app on your iPhone

Mar 12, 2020

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