WhatsApp has recently introduced a new view for in-app contact list with two options which are Frequently contacted and Recent chats. The new update was supposed to make it simple and easy to navigate through contact list but on the other hand the reaction was negative one. After the user response, WhatsApp has now decided to turn back in new update.
The newly introduced WhatsApp version 2.22.5.9 has nothing much included in terms of functionality, however, the previous contact list interface has been restored. The update came after some users expressed their dislike for the new user interface on Twitter. The developers were forced to revert the change after the backlash and now the users will be able to access their contact list as it they were doing previously. Prior to this update, WhatsApp contacts page did not display Recent chats sections and listed all the contacts in alphabetical order.
WhatsApp is receiving loads of updates since it has been purchased by Meta in 2015. one of them is the long-awaited revamped voice call interface that displays contact name, number and profile picture with call duration on top. WhatsApp is also all set to come up with Instagram-like message reactions.
Snapchat is going to Introduce Instagram Like Ads Within Stories
Snapchat has started testing a new monetization option for the creators. According to Snapchat, the revenue generated from the mid-roll ads will be shared with the creators which are also known as Snap Stars. This feature will be available for the creators who bring most entertaining and hilarious content to Snapchat, while the eligibility criteria is account engagement with more emphasis on public Stories, cultural relevance as well as content quality.
At the moment a few Snap Stars in USA are beta-testing the new mid-roll ads in public Stories who will also receive revenue share earned from ads. Previously Snapchat introduced Snap Spotlights which are TikTok-like short form videos. So far Snapchat has invested heavily in the new format which include spending $1 million per day in order to fund creators who are supporting the platform. Snap’s decision to share the ad revenue which are generated by Stories show the company is to ensure its continued growth and maintaining loyal creator base.
WhatsApp is enhancing the group calls experience
WhatsApp has been continuously updating the application in order to make it more personalized for the users and enhance the experience. Now they are working on the group voice calls in order to make it more interesting. They are introducing the new user interface for the group voice calls for for few beta users however it will be expanding new feature to other users in the coming days.
The new feature will totally revamp the interface of the app window by bringing the voice waveform for all of the participants during the group voice call.
According to some reports the changes in the design are minimum and they will give a fresh new look to the app. The update will also introduce another feature for improving the user interface for the voice calls. Although there are no way to customize now but WhatsApp will tweak the feature in the near future. In a previous beta update, the company redesigned the switch camera icon. WhatsApp has also removed the horizontal bar that showed recent images in the gallery.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Has Finally Been Launched
Samsung’ has finally launched its latest generation of Galaxy S flagships. The Galaxy S22 lineup includes vanilla S22, S22 Ultra and S22+. The most noticeable upgrade include the flashy new chipset, RDNA 2 graphics and the Exynos 2200 which is made in collaboration with AMD. The RDNA 2 technology is also used in the most powerful gaming consoles at the moment like Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
if you see closely, Smasung S22 Ultra is the amalgamation of Samsung Galaxy S series and Note series. The design language is pretty similar to the Galaxy Note 20 with symmetrical dimensions as well as aggressive display curves located at the sides. The S Pen has been integrated in the phone now with a dedicated slot. It has got a tall 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with 2K resolution as well as smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has got support for HDR10+ content, 1750 nits peak brightness as well as 12-bit colors.
When it comes to camers setup, it has got a 108MP primary camera sensor sized at 1/1.33” plus it has been equipped with Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser Autofocus, OIS and many more. With this you can record upto 8K videos at 30FPS, 4K 60FPS, 1080p slow motion, HDR10+ clips and many more. The 2nd sensor is 10MP pericsope telephoto camera which is capable of 10x optical zoom. And the 3rd sensor is a 10MP telephoto camera but it is not fit with periscope lens for super zoom capabilities.
Realme Narzo 50A Prime Will be Launched With 5000mAh battery And 18W Fast Charging Support
Realme Narzo 50A Prime’s specifications have recently been surfaced on the Internet ahead of its official launch in India. This smartphone is expected to be launched with some minute upgrades over its predecessor i.e. Realme Narzo 50A which was launched last year.
According to some reports, the Narzo 50A Prime will be equipped with a 4890mAh battery which will also support fast charging. If a large battery like 6000mAh on Realme Narzo 50A is considered, the Prime variant seems to be bringing a smaller battery than it’s non-Prime counterparts. This phone was spotted along with Realme C35 on the Eurasian Economic Commission certification website with the model numbers RMX3516 and RMX3511 respectively.
Chrome OS 98 wordt nu uitgerold met nieuwe emoji, sneltoetsen op het virtuele bureau, tweaks voor schermopname en meer
Na een korte vertraging begint Chrome OS 98 uit te rollen naar het stabiele kanaal. De nieuwe release brengt een handvol veranderingen met zich mee, waaronder nieuwe emoji, uitgebreide sneltoetsen voor virtuele bureaus en een gereviseerd menu met taalinstellingen voorafgaand aan de grote mijlpaal van 100. De uitrol naar momenteel ondersteunde Chromebooks is begonnen, hoewel het even kan duren voordat alle apparaten deze hebben.
Google heeft ons nog niet vereerd met een grote blogpost waarin de functies van Chrome OS 98 worden benadrukt, maar de meeste wijzigingen zijn al goed gedocumenteerd, waaronder veel die Chrome 98 zelf heeft gekregen. Dat omvat een nieuw lettertypeformaat voor scherpere en mooiere emoji, een verbeterde PWA-ervaring en een nieuwe privacygids – de nieuwe screenshot-tool in Chrome 98 is gekoppeld aan de sharesheet en is mogelijk niet aanwezig in Chrome OS, maar er is een nieuwe “opslaan in” menu voor schermopnames om een schijf of map te kiezen, en ondersteuning voor netwerkgebaseerd herstel op sommige apparaten.
Hoogtepunten op hoog niveau voor Chrome OS-specifieke toevoegingen (van AP-bijdrager Kent Duke’s letterlijke weken van waden door duizenden broncodewijzigingen) staan hieronder:
Emoji-kiezer update naar emoji 14.0 – dat betekent nieuwe emoji
Gereviseerde taalinstellingen
Op netwerk gebaseerd herstel
Nieuwe sneltoetsen voor virtueel bureau
Donkere modusvlag voor het virtuele toetsenbord
“Opslaan in” instellingen voor schermopname
Chrome Files-app SWA krijgt volledige ondersteuning voor donkere thema’s
Verbeterde scrollprestaties in ARC-apps bij gebruik van een muis
Zoeken in Google Play Store uitgeschakeld in launcher
Bovendien zijn er letterlijk honderden kleinere wijzigingen, waaronder talloze bugfixes die alles aanpakken, van willekeurig crashende dingen in Linux met slepen en neerzetten tot het automatisch verlenen van USB-toegang voor smartcardconnectoren en -lezers via WebUSB. Dit sluit verder verschillende functies uit die via optionele vlaggen zijn geland en nog niet helemaal “stabiel” zijn. Ruisonderdrukking – een optionele vlag om omgevingsgeluiden die door de microfoon worden opgenomen te verminderen, handig voor Meet- en Zoom-gesprekken – was oorspronkelijk gepland om te landen als onderdeel van Chrome OS 98, maar is naar een latere release geduwd.
Oorspronkelijk dachten we dat Chrome OS 98 op 3 februari zou worden uitgerold, maar Google hield de stabiele release tegen, ook al waren er geen bugs die als ernstig genoeg werden bestempeld om de release tegen te houden.
Hoewel we hadden gehoopt dat Chrome OS 98 het subtiel nieuwe Chrome-logo zou leveren , lijken onze eigen tests aan te tonen dat het nog steeds het oude gebruikt – toegegeven, je zou moeilijk het verschil kunnen zien. Ik verwacht dat Google het nieuwe logo en de meeste grote nieuwe functies in de komende releases zal houden voor de veel meer verkoopbare Chrome OS 100-release.
Chrome OS 98 wordt momenteel uitgerold naar verschillende populaire apparaten, waaronder het eigen Google Pixelbook van het bedrijf, maar nog niet de Pixelbook Go.
Google Chrome Has Finally Changed its Logo After Eight Years
Google is very active this year when it comes to app updates. First, they come up with an update Gmail layout and now they are coming up with updated Google Chrome logo after eight long years. But the difference is very hard to tell as the change is very minute. But if you will look at it closely you will be able to distinguish between the old one and the updated one.
The newly updated logo has got some bright colors and a large blue circle in the center without shadows. The colors are very vibrant this time after eliminating the previous shadows. Google is tweaking the main Chrome logo further in order to look more at home on Windows, MacOS and iOS. On the ChromeOS, the colors of the logo look more vibrant to complement to other system icons while on macOS, the logo provides a 3D look. On the other hand the colors in Windows 10 and 11 are more darker towards the bottom.