Author: Alvin Wanjala

Sony has updated its PlayStation application to give it the best look yet ahead of the imminent Nov 12 PS5 launch. The updated PlayStation App, available on Android and iOS, is launching to enhance the gaming experience both on the next-gen PS5 and the PS4. For iPhone users, iOS 12.2 or later is a must and on Android, the phone should be booting at least version 6.0 Marshmallow or later. Under the new update, the PlayStation app introduces a range of new features. A design overhaul is the first noticeable change giving the app a smoother navigation experience. The UI…

Instagram is improving its live streaming feature by increasing the period that one can go live for without being cut off. The company is extending the current 60-minute live stream timeframe to four hours. Instagram’s new extended live streaming timeframe will be available to every user unless you have a history of violating Instagram’s IP or policies. Those who go live on Instagram will also be able to view their own live streams in their archive privately 30 days after. Within the 30 days, they can choose to download the video and store it on their devices or share it…

The covid-19 pandemic catapulted Microsoft Teams usage, and that growth trend is still ongoing. In a call with investors on Tuesday, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella said Teams now has 115 million daily active users(via). Compared to the company’s report from half a year ago, Teams usage has grown by 50 percent. Microsoft’s April report revealed Teams had 75 million daily active users, up 70 percent from the period prior. Microsoft has been pushing new features to Teams to improve usage among remote workers in the pandemic-stricken world. Amidst the pandemic, Microsoft has added a wide range of new features on…

Sony’s next-gen console, the PS5, will be hitting the shelves officially on 12th November but the company is already receiving pre-orders of the console ahead of launch. In an interview, Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, said the company had pre-sold many PS5 consoles in the first 12 hours than it did with the PS4 in the first 12 weeks in the United States. He further said the demand for the PS5 during this pre-order window “has been very, very considerable.” Jim acknowledges that the company is facing supply issues, and not everyone who wishes to buy the console…

American tech company, Microsoft, has updated its Microsoft 360 apps on the iPad to include trackpad and mouse support. The added functionality means that users of the latest iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad models get to experience a desktop-like experience when using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Microsoft promises easy cursor control, fluid navigation, and precise adjustments when using the mouse or Apple’s new Magic Keyboard on the three apps. The support bridges the gap between working on Office apps the iPad and using a PC or a Mac. It adds a desktop-like experience on performing tasks on the mentioned…

Samsung’s first attempt to make a folding mass-market device was a rough journey, but the company has improved dramatically since. As the company continues to roll out new foldable phones, it includes new exciting features that were not available on the old devices. But that doesn’t mean you necessarily need to buy the new shiny gadget first. In this case, the Galaxy Z Fold2. A new update provided by the company to the Galaxy Fold is carrying some Galaxy Z Fold2 features over. It brings select exciting features from the second-generation fold to the first fold that don’t need a…

The YouTube mobile app is getting a few updates meant to make the viewing experience better. The new version brings minor tweaks to the UI and adds new functionalities like new gesture controls, suggested actions, new playback controls and more. The first notable change you’ll notice is the new gesture. YouTube is adding a new gesture for entering or exiting full-screen mode. Using the new gestures, you can enter full-screen mode while watching a video by a simple swipe up. To exit full-screen mode, swipe down. The timestamp can also be adjusted to your liking. Depending on your preferences, you…

After pushing Android 11 beta to the Galaxy S20 series, Samsung is now inviting Galaxy Note 20 series owners, to have a try. One UI 3.0, based on Google’s latest Android 11, comes to Galaxy Note 20 phones with features introduced in the latest Android version in addition to custom ones from Samsung. One UI 3.0 includes improvements to the home screen, always-on display, lock screen, DeX, Samsung Keyboard, Bixby, camera and more. For now, the beta is only available to Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20 Ultra users in the US, Germany and the company’s home market, South…

WhatsApp users will soon be able to shop directly via the instant messaging platform. This is according to a recent announcement by its parent company, Facebook. Facebook says WhatsApp has become a simple and convenient resource for connecting customers and businesses. On average, the company says more than 175 million people message a business on WhatsApp every day. The company is now expanding its e-commerce features to enable users to shop directly on WhatsApp via Facebook Shops, which was launched in May. Facebook Shops enables business owners to list products once and showcase them on Facebook, Instagram and soon WhatsApp.…

Netflix global paying subscriber base stood at 195.15 million at the end of August. The streaming company added a net of 2.2 million paying subscribers in the three months to August, indicating slowed growth. Earlier this year, in Q1, Netflix added 15.7 million net paying subscribers – more than double what the company had anticipated. In Q2, the company added 10.09 million but had low expectations for Q3. The truth is, the pandemic occasioned all of these significant figures. The company had low expectations for Q3, however, as economies were slowly opening with many going back to work. It had…