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Infinix is back with yet another device. The newest addition to the portfolio is Infinix Smart 5. The Infinix Smart 5 is an entry-level device meant to offer just enough and to compete with its peers in the category fairly. The Infinix Smart 5 comes in two variants; a 2GB/32GB option and a 3GB/64GB model. It features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD with HD+ resolution with a notch which takes care of the 8MP selfie camera. The back offers more lenses, in contrast. There’s a total of three; a 13MP primary camera aided by two QVGA lenses. Compared to Infinix Smart…

Twitter started rolling out its reply control feature over the last few months, but it was only for the lucky few. The reason for that was because it was still under testing. But for now, it’s rolling out to everyone. “Starting today, everyone will be able to use these settings so unwanted replies don’t get in the way of meaningful conversations,” the company said. How it works After you’ve written something you wish to send out as a tweet, you will see a new reply control setting just above the attachment’s sections. You can choose let everyone reply to your…

Microsoft will launch it’s next-generation Xbox Series X console in November. The date isn’t clear yet but at least we know the month which is better than the initial vague “holiday 2020” launch. The launch month news comes along with sad news for Halo Infinite fans. Microsoft along with 343 Industries have postponed Halo Infinite launch till 2021. But even if Halo Infinite won’t be available at launch, the company has plenty of other upcoming Xbox Series X optimized titles. In total, “more than 50 new” Xbox Series X compatible titles will be available at launch. Besides that, early buyers…

Google has September 8th set as the official date for the release of Android 11. Huawei is preparing for the same and looks forward to releasing the new version of its custom Android iteration, EMUI. Like Android 11, Huawei’s Android-11 based UI will be released in September but just two days after Google’s launch. Huawei will hold its annual developer conference (HDC 2020) between 10th and 12th September at its Songshan Lake headquarters in China. At HDC 2020, as the name suggests, Huawei is expected to launch new products for developers. The consumers will receive the company’s latest software iterations…

Huawei’s high-end Kirin smartphone processors are no more from Sept 15, according to the company’s head of consumer business Richard Yu. The company has been forced to wrap up production of its high-end 5G Kirin chipsets after May sanctions that cut it off from the global chip supply chain. Qualcomm is going to the rescue and is reportedly seeking permission from Trump’s government to sell its 5G chips to Huawei. According to a recent report from WSJ, Qualcomm is lobbying the US government to sell Chips to Huawei by lifting restrictions. The US chipmaker predicts billions of losses ahead if…

YouTube has different ways of notifying you when one of your favorite channels has uploaded a new video. One of those ways is via push notifications and the second one is via email updates. In a new change coming this week, YouTube has said it will stop sending email notifications. “If you’re opted in to get emails about new uploads, live streams, and premieres from channels you’re subscribed to, these emails are going away on August 13th, 2020,” the platform said. YouTube reached the decision after realizing that most of these email notifications are not opened by users. YouTube says…

After launching the Galaxy Note 20 series exactly two days ago, Samsung is already shipping an update for the duo. The update weighs just around 500MB. Included in the update is bug fixes and stability improvements, plus new/ and or advanced features. Also the update ships Google’s August security patch. Although the phone is not yet available on local stores, this means to-be Galaxy Note 20 series owners will get the update out-of-the-box. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Specifications and Price in Kenya Galaxy Note 20 series update shows Samsung’s revamped dedication when it…

Zoom’s pandemic story is quite different. The platform’s usage exploded since the beginning of the year. Zoom is adding new features on its Android app, including the hotly anticipated dark mode that has made rounds in blogs for months. So here’s a round up of newly added features. Meeting features The new Android app adds new features to the way you video call. One of them is added additional meeting reactions. Initially Zoom had two in-call reactions – thumbs up and Clapping – but now you get a little bit more. New reactions include Heart, Laughing, Astonished, and Party. Another…

Android 11 is almost going official and most manufacturers are preparing for the same. Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, TECNO, among other manufacturers have already began testing the next major Android upgrade, Android 11. Samsung is now joining the bandwagon as well. The company has began testing One UI 3 which runs on Android 11 under the hood. One UI 3.0 closed beta program is now open but only for developers. Developers can test flight their apps on any flagship Galaxy S20 series phone. Another catch here is that you must be able to apply for a partnership in order to join…