Emoji is the fastest growing language in the UK, evolving even more rapidly than ancient languages such as hieroglyphics, a new research study has found. According to a study conducted by TalkTalk…
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Google begins showing tweets in mobile search results
Google has partnered with Twitter to display tweets in its search results in real time. Previously, Google provided links to tweets in its search results for some time. But the new integration…
Facebook might soon allow businesses to contact customers through WhatsApp
Recent reports suggest Facebook might soon allow businesses to contact customers directly through its instant messaging service WhatsApp. According to Bloomberg, the social networking giant is currently testing some features in its…
LG outs G4 siblings ‘G4c’ and ‘G4 Stylus’
LG has rolled out two new variants of its recently launched flagship G4 smartphone, dubbed ‘G4c’ and ‘G4 Stylus’. The two new G4 siblings will be shipped to retailers across the world…
Tesco Mobile rolls out two new 18 month SIM-only contracts
Tesco Mobile has become the first UK mobile network to roll out 18 month SIM-only contracts starting from £10 a month. The cheapest deal, which starts at £10-per-month, offers 1,000 minutes, 5,000…
Samsung Wallet to shut down in June
Samsung has sent out an email notification to Samsung Wallet users informing them that it will shut down the service on June 30. The Samsung Wallet site currently shows a shutdown notice,…
European mobile operators to install ad-blocking software on their networks, report suggests
Recent reports suggest European mobile operators are planning to install ad-blocking software on their networks. According to the Financial Times report, one unnamed European carrier has already installed the ad-blocking software and…
Google to turn into a one-stop shop with new ‘buy button’: Report
New reports suggest Google is planning to include a buy button on its search-result pages in the next few weeks. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Google’s search results…
Panasonic launches new Firefox OS powered smart TV range in Europe
Panasonic has announced its new range of Mozilla Firefox OS powered smart TVs has hit the European markets and will be available worldwide in the coming months. The Panasonic 2015 Smart TV…
Belgian watchdog accuses Facebook of disobeying European data-protection laws
Belgian Privacy Protection Commission has accused Facebook of not complying with the European data-protection laws as it still continues to track people online without their consent. “Facebook tramples on European and Belgian…
Microsoft: Free Windows 10 upgrade offer will not apply to non-genuine Windows devices
Microsoft has announced it won’t offer a free Windows 10 upgrade for consumers who are running non-genuine versions of Windows 7 and 8.1. Previously at the Windows 10 launch earlier this year,…
Ofcom’s proposal to BT: open up dark fibre network for rivals
UK telecoms watchdog Ofcom has called upon BT to open up its dark fibre network dubbed ‘Dark fibre’ for use by rivals in a bid to promote healthy competition in the £2…
A mere glance will be enough to unlock the new Fujitsu Arrows NX F-04G smartphone
What’s unique about the Fujitsu Arrows NX F-04G smartphones for which the Japanese mobile carrier NTT DoCoMo’s has garnered exclusive distribution rights? Well, the new smartphone can be unlocked with a glance…
Google Fit adds support for calorie counter and distance calculator
Android app, Google Fit, has been updated to add support for an array of new features including calorie counter and distance calculator. According to Android Official Blog, the updated Google Fit app…
Google to test its self-driving cars on public roads this summer
Google has announced its self-driving cars are scheduled for testing on public roads this summer. Although Google did not disclose exact dates, it did say that vehicles will be put to tests…