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WhatsApp Will Stop Its Services for BlackBerry, Nokia, Older Androids and Windows

Facebook’s WhatsApp announced that they will stop supporting older mobile platforms, including BlackBerry, Nokia, as well as older Android and Windows operating systems. The decision would allow the app to further improve its features beyond older smartphones’ capabilities.

Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 Information Leaked Ahead of February 21 Schedule

Samsung Galaxy S7 and LG G5 were set to be introduced on February 21. However, both the device’s details have been leaked on the internet, revealing most of the phone’s highlighted features. Both the 2016 flagship device will have a fingerprint scanner, along with other innovations.

Google's new feature allows users to login without password

Google is testing a new feature that will allow the users to sign into their Google accounts without having to type password. The users will only have to authenticate the login with their smartphones.

How to conserve your Smartphone battery

Smartphones are considered as one of the daily essentials and can be used for multiple purposes. However, the battery timings of smartphones have always been a major concern. By following some battery saving tips, the user can avoid stress over the unnecessary decline of Smartphone's battery life and struggle to keep the power source all the time along.

Install Updated Version Of Google Photos: Enjoy More Free Space In Your Smartphones

Google has created quite a buzz by introducing updated version of Google Photos for android phones with exceptional space saving features. Now, you do not have to worry about freeing up space in your smartphone ever.

Japanese scientists will make mobile’s screen as strong as cast iron

Scientists at University of Tokyo, Japan, has created a new ultra-hard glass. The strength test of the glass using the Young's model resulted to higher ratings than Gorilla Glass 4.

German Scientist Extracts Smart Phone Ingredient from Plants

German scientists found a way to extract from plants the element germanium, which is necessary for intelligent steering sensors and other devices important for the modern world, like computers and smartphones.

Gogoro, the first smartscooter will start shipping its 400 pre-ordered units in Taipei

Gogoro will ship its first 400 units commercially in Taipei. The Gogoro Smart Scooter is the first scooter that will be synchronized with smartphones.

Lenovo smartphones to get software update to Android Lollipop; Update available to unlocked handsets only

Several Lenovo smartphone models are due to receive a software upgrade to Android Lollipop. The rollout of the Lollipop update only applies to unlocked phones purchased directly from the company or from accredited retailers, and units bought from telco carriers are not covered.

Facebook Lite app launched to tap in emerging markets

Facebook Lite launched in Asia. Facebook Lite is designed for Android devices, it will also be released in parts of Latin America, Africa and Europe in the coming weeks.

Samsung delays mobile payment service, expands it to China and Europe

Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday it will be including China and Europe for the Samsung Pay service. But the company's initial decision to launch Samsung Pay in South Korea and the United States has been put off till September.

6.1 billion smartphone users worldwide by 2020: report

In 5 years time, the total number of smartphone users will rise to 6.1 billion. At present there are 2.6 billion smartphone users. And by 2020, total mobile users will touch 9.2 billion.

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Brothers Arrested After Planning to Steal $25M in Cryptocurrencies from Ethereum Blockchain

According to a recently released indictment, two brothers from New York and Boston were placed under federal arrest on Tuesday.

Don’t Sweat the Bills: Resources to Help You Pay for Utilities

The most recent data from the Consumer Price Index shows that, from March 2023 to March 2024, the index for electricity increased by 5%, which is more than economists would want to see. (Electricity rates increased by 0.9% from February to March 2024.)

Social Security 2025: Cost-of-Living-Adjustment Increased to 3.2%, But Will It Keep Up?

After the government announced that April inflation was in line with experts' predictions, the most recent estimate of Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment 2025 increased to 3.2%, according to new figures released on Wednesday.

Real Estate Not Stocks Give the Greatest Long-Term Investment, Survey Shows

According to a recent Gallup poll, even though the majority of Americans have money stashed away in the stock market, they don't think it makes the greatest long-term investment. What then is it?

Hong Kong's Status as an International Financial Center at Crossroads

Hong Kong lost its status as a global financial hub amidst shifting rankings and regulatory hurdles. Read the implications of China's tightening grip and cross-border capital flow uncertainties.

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