WhatsApp ending support for devices before Android 4.0.3 or before iOS 9

If you’re still using an old Android smartphone and rely on WhatsApp messaging, you might want to pay attention to this one. The popular Facebook-owned messaging platform has updated its support page to reflect that the app will no longer be supported on Android devices if they are not running at least Android 4.0.3 (Ice … Read more

Samsung Galaxy A30s gets 128GB version in India, 64GB model receives a price cut

The Samsung Galaxy A30s launched in India back in September was available in the country in 4GB/64GB configuration. Now a new variant has arrived with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. The new model is priced at INR15,999 ($225/€200) and is currently only sold through offline stores across the country. But it should soon be available … Read more

Huawei Mate Xs gets 3C certification, will have 65W charging

Huawei’s second-gen foldable has received a certification from the Chinese 3C regulator. According to the leaked document from the regulator the Huawei TAH-AN00m, which will be called the Mate Xs, will be capable of 65W wired charging. The Huawei Mate Xs will bring an improved hinge design and use the latest Kirin 990 5G chipset. … Read more

Counterpoint: iPhone XR was the top-selling smartphone globally in last quarter

The iPhone XR announced last September was the top-selling smartphone across the globe in Q3 2019, according to a report by Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse. It captured a market share of 3% and also remained the best-selling smartphone in every quarter globally since Q4 2018. Counterpoint reports that iPhone XR alone contributed to over one-quarter … Read more

Speedtest app gets VPN functionality on iOS and Android

Ookla, makers of the original Speedtest.net website and the subsequent mobile and desktop applications for testing bandwidth, has now introduced a VPN service. Called Speedtest VPN, the service is currently in beta and being offered as part of the Speedtest app on iOS and Android. Speedtest VPN Speedtest VPN works pretty … Read more

Google Pay adds support for 18 new banks, mostly in Russia

Last month, Google added support for a plethora of new banks across several countries globally. Today, Google has added a bunch more banks, mostly in Russia. You can check that list of banks here. Today, Google added 18 new banks across 5 countries, though most of them are in Russia. Along with Russia, Google Pay … Read more