Xiaomi announced today that it will roll out three years' worth of of Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates to its upcoming 11T series, although this may vary based on the territory.
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Google Chat now lets you search for a GIF with a native button in the compose bar and insert it into your message on the web. The new feature is powered by Tenor, which was acquired by Google in 2018.
Twitter introduced two new features to its platform today. Super Follows is meant to bring subscriber-only content to paying followers and Safety Mode aims to block unwelcome interactions.
Google's Sundar Pichai has announced that it has extended its hybrid work setup for employees until January 10, 2022 to give them "flexibility and choice" before they're expected back in the office.
Instagram will now require you to share your birthdate if you haven't previously provided that information as part of an effort to create a safer environment for younger users on the platform.
Google will reportedly tap Samsung to supply the 5G modem for its upcoming Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones, dropping Qualcomm which has long manufactured connectivity hardware for Pixel devices.
Xiaomi has confirmed that it will no longer use the "Mi" branding for its future products 10 years after the first Mi smartphone was launched. It's part of a major shift following the Mix 4 debut.
Apple will reportedly announce a new Mac mini with a fresh design including more ports than the current model as well as the rumored M1 processor. Its release is expected in the next several months.
Google Chat is introducing dark theme to its desktop web and Progressive Web App (PWA) versions more than a year after rolling out the same experience to its Android and iOS versions.
Facebook today announced a new virtual reality app for the Oculus Quest 2 that allows you to meet with your colleagues in a virtual setup through a customized avatar or by calling in.
Google has confirmed that the next-generation Pixel 6 and 6 Pro won't include an in-box power brick when it becomes available later this year since most people already own a USB-C charger.
Facebook has cancelled its plans to resume full office operations by October and, instead, won't require employees in the U.S. to return to the office until January 2022 due to rising Delta cases.
Google announced today its updated Titan security key, which comes only in two options, one with USB-A and the other with USB-C. Both feature NFC support as the Bluetooth version is being phased out.
Spotify has confirmed a new trial plan that charges users a fraction of the cost of its paid tier for a few capabilities like skipping an unlimited number of songs. You'll still see ads, though.
Square is acquiring "buy now, pay later" platform Afterpay for $29 billion in a move that will expand its presence in the financial tech segment. The acquisition is expected to complete in Q1 2022.
Chrome Canary has added a new capability that will make it easier to open bookmarked links in a tab group at once. It has also gained a new feature to restore grouped tabs from the history menu.