After getting banned in the US, TikTok will sue the Trump administration as soon as Tuesday. Earlier, US lawmakers have warned that TikTok sends user data to the Chinese government. On Friday, President Trump banned TikTok through executive order. The President had also ordered US companies to buy out TikTok. Microsoft and Twitter have started merger talks with the company. TikTok vs. the US Government NPR reported TikTok’s plans to sue the US government. Moreover, Gizmodo says that TikTok plans to challenge Trump’s claim against ByteDance, its parent company. Trump had said ByteDance was sending user data to Beijing. Next,…
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Android phone users can now include their PCs in their digital ecosystem. Microsoft has announced that it is now allowing PC users to run their Android apps on their Windows 10 desktops. Building on existing mirroring features, this new addition to the Your Phone app is available to Windows 10 testers today. “Your Phone” and Windows 10 With this new feature, Android users can launch the Your Phone app on their Windows 10 PCs and open their Android apps from the list. Once users launch the app, it will appear on a separate window from Your Phone. Support for Android…
Despite facing a possible US ban, TikTok continues to put out new features. The video-sharing app has announced that it is launching a Fire TV app called “More on TikTok.” By offering a TV app, TikTok is branching out of its mobile market and entering home streaming. TikTok on TV Engadget reports that TikTok users can watch both popular videos and creator interviews on the Fire TV app. Moreover, the videos you see on your phone might be different from the videos you see on “More on TikTok,” since no existing user account link to the TV app. The TV…
Google has made it easier to work away from the desktop computer with the release of new updates to the mobile versions of G Suite apps. These updates cover Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets, and they change the apps’ appearance while adding small features. After last month’s announcement, Google is also making Dark Mode available for G Suite on mobile. Here are some new features for G Suite mobile. G Suite Updates: Link Previews for Docs One of G Suite mobile’s new features is the ability to preview links in Google Docs files. If you see a link in your…
COVID-19 has forced people worldwide to stay at home, which means more people are turning to video games to help pass the time. Profits for game companies have increased during the pandemic. For example, the Japanese gaming giant Nintendo has reported massive earnings for the April-June quarter. Nintendo’s Hits: Nintendo Switch Nintendo says the new game Animal Crossing: New Horizons brought in the most money. This spike in the game’s sales also meant a sales spike for Nintendo’s latest hit console, the Switch. In the last quarter, Nintendo gained 145 billion yen in operating profit, which is an increase of…
Quibi has launched a free version in New Zealand and Australia. At the same time, it’s also reducing subscription prices from AUD 13 to AUD 7 for users in those two countries. Those prices are roughly USD 9 and USD 5, respectively. New streaming app Quibi continues struggling to keep itself afloat. Hoping to attract more users, Free Quibi in New Zealand and Australia Engadget reports that Quibi had emailed the announcements to subscribers in New Zealand and Australia. Interested users can pick which option they want, and then convince their family and friends to join Quibi. Before this move,…
Can’t wait to get Apple’s new macOS Big Sur? Here’s some good news for you. The company has released the beta for Big Sur for free download. Check out the new features of macOS Big Sur, which contains a handful of major changes. Remember, though, that Big Sur is still in its beta phase. Your computer could get buggy, or your current software wouldn’t work. Be safe and back up all your important files before installing the new OS. macOS Big Sur: A New Look for Macs With macOS Big Sur, The Verge reports that Apple has made some design…
Xbox gamers who want to try out Microsoft’s Project xCloud on their iOS devices might have to stick with Android for a while. Microsoft has announced that it has closed xCloud’s testing period for iOS. Project xCloud will come out on Android devices on September 15. Project xCloud Not Allowed on Apple’s App Store The Verge reports that Apple’s rules for the App Store may have barred Microsoft from testing the xCloud app. Following the App Store’s policies, Microsoft was only able to check Halo: The Master Chief Collection for only 10,000 people. Microsoft isn’t the only tech giant facing…
You can look outside the Apple Watch for on-the-go ECG monitoring. Now, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 for ECG monitoring. With the clearance, Samsung and Apple are the only two smartwatch makers allowed to release ECG apps. FDA Clearance for the Galaxy Watch 3 The Verge reports that the FDA has given Samsung a Class II clearance. For Galaxy Watch 3 users, this clearance means you can use the watch as a medical device. You can rely on your watch to give you accurate data, which you can take to your doctor.…
Play your favorite console games on your phones and tablets with Microsoft’s Project xCloud, releasing this September 15. Only Android devices can stream games through xCloud on launch day. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can test out the new feature when it drops. The cloud gaming service for Ultimate includes Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for PC and console. Even with xCloud, a Game Pass Ultimate subscription still costs $14.99. Microsoft announced the game streaming platform in 2018. Project xCloud: Stream Console Games on Mobile Polygon reports that Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on Android can play…