All You Need To Know About Smartphone Technologies

Twitter launched today a faster data-saving version of its mobile website. That way it becomes the third leading platform with a step towards data-friendly internet after Facebook Lite and YouTube Go. The company announced on its blog that “45% of mobile connections are still on 2G”. That’s why it optimized the speed and navigation of mobile.twitter.com. Now the site launches 30% faster and navigates quicker while still providing the key features - your timeline, Tweets, DMs, trends, notifications and more. More than 40% of data is saved with the optimized mobile site, and it can go up to 70% when you click on your profile picture and then select Data Saver. If you use Google Chrome on Android OS with the latest version, the browser will ask you to add a bookmark on your home screen   that acts like an app . You can also receive push notifications and alerts. Twitter Lite offers offline support when your connection is weak.

Facebook Messenger has released a new assistant called “Messenger M”. We’re actually quite glad it was not named “M assistant. But anyway, the premise of M is: you can receive suggestions to take actions (right from the message screen) based on the context of your conversation. All this sounds quite familiar… is starts with “Google” and ends with “Assistant”. No, no, M is not a fully-fledged smartphone assistant. It’s more like Google Assistant’s debut in Google Allo when it first came out (The major difference is that Facebook Messenger already has 1 billion monthly active users). M can offer suggestions via a pop-up bubble that can send money to your friends, request a car with ride-share apps, and coordinate plans with friends. The best example of this is: when your friend asks “Where are you?”, M will suggest that you   share your location   with them. Tap on the suggestion bubble, and you don’t have to dig through chat menus to temporarily share your pin-drop. You can als...

After many years of stagnation, Google has finally decided to do something cool with Google Earth. So on the eve of Earth Day, Google has released a new version of Google Earth for the web and Android. Google Earth was always about...

What Is USB OTG? USB drives are convenient, but you can’t use one with your phone. Well, unless you have an Android phone and know what USB OTG is. USB On-The-Go (OTG) is a standardized specification that allows a device to read data from a USB device without requiring a PC. The device basically becomes a USB host, which isn’t an ability every gadget has. You will need an OTG cable or OTG connector. You can do a lot with this, For example, you might connect a USB flash drive to your phone, or   use a video game controller with an Android device .  

USB PD Explained: How Power Delivery Chargers Work There are plenty of different charging methods for phones and gadgets, and USB-PD is one that’s catching on quickly. In fact, very soon, the Android phones you find on the shelves will all be using this technology to charge faster.` What Is USB-PD? The USB part of USB-PD stands for “Universal Serial Bus.” It should be familiar to you because this is the same technology that lets you plug in mice, keyboards, and other peripherals into your computer. The PD part, however, is the new bit that stands for “Power Delivery.” Removing Proprietary Barriers and Reducing Waste The problem with these technologies, however, is that they’re proprietary. The manufacturers made them to charge their own devices, and nothing else. For example, a Qualcomm Quick Charge charger will do a great job with a phone designed to use it, but it won’t play nice with a Samsung device that uses Adaptive Fast Charging. USB-PD Uses Two-Way Charging Now l...

What Is the Difference Between an APU, CPU, and GPU? When it’s time to buy your new computer, knowing the difference between the CPU, GPU, and APU is a considerable advantage. It could even end up saving you money. This is especially true if you plan to build your own PC. The three technologies are often grouped but perform separate roles. Knowing the function of each, and whether you might need it, is crucial. So, what exactly is the difference between an APU, CPU, and GPU? Central Processing Unit (CPU)   The Central Processing Unit, or CPU, is the main brain of the computer. In early computers, the CPU was spread across multiple chips. However, to improve efficiency and reduce manufacturing costs, the CPU is now contained on a single chip. These smaller CPUs are also referred to as microprocessors. Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)     To reduce physical size and manufacturing costs, manufacturers have found ways to combine electronics components onto ...