Back in 2023, Apple introduced NameDrop as part of iOS 17. This feature lets you share files with another person by simply bringing your iPhone close to theirs. NameDrop also supports sharing of contact information. Now, more than two years later, Google seems to be working on a very similar feature for Android. This was discovered in a version of the Google Play Services under the name "Gesture Exchange". Android's version of NameDrop Gesture Exchange also contains an activity called Contact Exchange, and it uses NFC. And above you can see what Google's NameDrop for Android...
It’s official – starting with the 2026 season, all Major League Soccer (MLS) matches will be available to stream on Apple TV at no extra cost. Currently, users have to buy a Season Pass to the tune of $15 a month if they want to watch. And they didn’t even get a discount for being Apple TV subscribers (a subscription currently costs $13 a month). So, if you have Apple TV (the streaming service, not the box), you will be able to watch every regular-season match, the annual Leagues Cup tournament, the MLS All-Star Game, the Campeones Cup, the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs and more. The current MLS...
Oppo unveiled a comprehensive plan to extend the lifespan of its phones to a new industry standard at its global headquarters and R&D hub at the Binhai Bay Campus. The overarching name of this plan is Apex Guard. It consists of hardware innovations that ensure that phones will survive years of use. It also includes software solutions to keep the phones feeling snappy. And it includes improving after-sales support as an additional safeguard. On the hardware front, Oppo has developed materials like Ultra-High-Strength Steel and AM04 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy. It also introduced...
Rumors surrounding Huawei’s upcoming Mate 80 lineup have been gaining momentum in recent weeks. Most recently, a rumor claimed that the Mate 80 Pro+ variant will feature dual periscope cameras. The latest leak now claims that the Huawei Mate 80 series may get an eSIM-only variant in certain regions. Huawei Mate 80 series leaked image According to tipster SmartPikachu, the Mate 80 series will offer the “strongest communications architecture”. We’ll have to wait till an official announcement to see if this claim is true. Huawei hasn’t given out any details about the lineup...
Spotify announced that it is now beta testing AI audiobook recaps for iOS users. The feature aims to summarize the audiobooks until the past point where users left off, so they can quickly resume their listening sessions. Recaps are currently limited to a small selection of English-language audiobooks, but Spotify confirmed that it plans to expand it to more titles soon. The Recap button will be placed right above the chapters section and will be visible only if you’ve listened to a title for at least 15 minutes. Recaps only cover the portion of the book you’ve already...
Spotify announced that it is now beta testing AI audiobook recaps for iOS users. The feature aims to summarize the audiobooks until the past point where users left off, so they can quickly resume their listening sessions. Recaps are currently limited to a small selection of English-language audiobooks, but Spotify confirmed that it plans to expand it to more titles soon. The Recap button will be placed right above the chapters section and will be visible only if you’ve listened to a title for at least 15 minutes. Recaps only cover the portion of the book you’ve already...
Oppo unveiled the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro last month in China, and later introduced them to the international markets. The Find X9 duo is set to debut in India on November 18, and while Oppo hasn't revealed the lineup's pricing and availability, a new leak tells us how much the two smartphones will cost in India. According to the source, the Oppo Find X9 will come in 12GB/256GB and 16GB/512GB configurations in India, priced at INR74,999 ($845/€730) and INR84,999 ($960/€825), respectively. The Oppo Find X9 Pro, on the other hand, will come in a single 16GB/512GB configuration, which will...
Google has pushed a new update for its Phone app, which brings native call recording for Pixel 6 and newer smartphones worldwide. The latest stable version 198+ of the Google Phone app brings native call recording to the older Pixel models running Android 14 and up. If you have an older Pixel phone and are running the latest version of the Google Phone app, you can turn on call recording by going into Phone app Settings, selecting Call Assist and toggling on Call Recording. From there, you can record calls manually from the dialer or set automatic call recording for unknown numbers or...
New details about the upcoming Honor 500 Pro have leaked ahead of its launch. The Honor 500 series is expected to debut in China soon, with both models already open for pre-order. The Honor 500 Pro specs have been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. It will reportedly sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 2736 x 1264 pixel resolution. As per DCS, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It will offer a custom-built C1 modem and an E2 energy management chip as well. The...
New details about the upcoming Honor 500 Pro have leaked ahead of its launch. The Honor 500 series is expected to debut in China soon, with both models already open for pre-order. The Honor 500 Pro specs have been revealed by tipster Digital Chat Station. It will reportedly sport a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 2736 x 1264 pixel resolution. As per DCS, the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage. It will offer a custom-built C1 modem and an E2 energy management chip as well. The...