Facebook has augmented its Messenger chat experience with the addition of live videos. The social network's Messenger platform already offers video calling function. However, the latest offering is more about providing quick visuals to supplement text chats.
Apple is carrying out deep cleansing of its App Store. The tech giant is scheduled to hold its special event on September 7, where it is expected to introduce the latest iPhones and iPad. Ahead of the event, the company has updated its App Store review guidelines to ensure smooth alignment with iOS 10.
HP is looking to revive the PC segment with its new Pavilion Wave and Elite Slice computers. The company recently unveiled these beefed up PCs at the IFA in Berlin, Germany. These computers are minimal in their design and pack impressive features.
Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has reportedly put its modular smartphone ambitions on hold. Its Project Ara, which is aimed at creating a smartphone with swappable parts, has allegedly been pulled. The development is in stark contradiction with the company's proclamation during its annual developer conference in May that it would be able to offer modular phones to developers by the end of this year.
Samsung is delaying its Galaxy Note 7 shipments in South Korea after news that several of the units have exploded while being charged. The company is still unsure of the cause of the explosion, but thorough inspection of the units is ongoing. Due to the incident, Samsung has experienced a decline in its stocks.
The Samsung Gear S3 classic and Gear S3 frontier smartwatches have been launched at the IFA 2016 event.
Last week online storage website giants Dropbox asked users that had signed up to the services prior to 2012 to change their account passwords.
Xiaomi's sub-brand Huami Amazfit smartwatch with built-in GPS and a 200 mAh battery has been launched in China for $120 (799 yuan/approximately Rs. 8000).
A teaser of the mini model of ZTE's Axon 7 smartphone has been spotted online ahead of the IFA 2016 unveiling event where it is expected to be unveiled.
Lenovo has unveiled the latest lineup in its Yoga lineup; the Yoga Tab 3 Plus tablet, Yoga 910 convertible laptop, and the 2-in-1 tablet Yoga Book, which features a halo keyboard instead of a conventional physical one. This 2-in-1 tablet also comes with a 360-degree watchband hinge.
