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WhatsApp could soon extend the “delete for everyone” time limit window

Jeet — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:43:03 +0000

Lately, WhatsApp has been adding several new features to the platform to ensure that the instant messaging application remains the top player in its category. Now, the company is working on a feature that could prove to be helpful to many users.

The platform already allows users to delete a message sent to another user but there’s a limited time window of around one hour where the user can basically undo sending a message. Now, it is being reported that the company is testing a feature that could extend the window for deleting the message.

As of now, it is not known how long the “delete for everyone” feature will extend the time limit going forward but a report coming from WABetaInfo shows a prompt showing up for a message sent more than two months ago.

There’s a possibility that the company may have completely removed the time limit for deleting the message but that seems unlikely. We’ll have to wait for more information to surface online to know about the time limit.

It is also not known if the extended window for deleting messages will work for messages sent before the new feature gets rolled out or be available only for the messages that are sent after the feature is released.

If the company is actually planning to roll out this extended time limit for the “delete for everyone” feature for WhatsApp, then it will first be available to beta testers and will then be released to everyone in a stable build for Android as well as iOS.

Huawei teases upcoming laptops, will feature support for Android apps

Sean — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 07:35:40 +0000

Earlier today (9th September 2021), Huawei announced that it will be hosting a new event later this month on September 13. Now, the company even shared a new teaser for its upcoming laptops.

The Chinese tech giant is gearing up for the launch of new notebooks from its MateBook lineup of laptops and shared a teaser on its official Weibo account. On the Chinese microblogging website, an image poster can be seen that showcases a laptop from the side that acts as the hour and minute hands of a clock with the numbers being swapped with various different applications. However, these apps are based on the Android platform, so the company is clearly hinting at the new laptops supporting smartphone applications from Android.

Taking a look at these apps, it includes some of the most popular apps in China. This includes Douyin, which is basically a Chinese version of TikTok, along with an app that is similar to Yelp in the region called Dianping. Finally, we can also see the Himalayan Tingshu app as well, which is the Himalayan Podcast application. In other words, users will be the option use these applications on the laptop. While Windows 11 will bring support for Android apps, Microsoft will not be including this feature on launch. Meaning, Huawei is not simply shipping the laptops with the new Windows but is working on its own emulation based system or another new software that allows the use of these Android apps on Windows.

Recent reports have hinted at the company aiming on releasing new laptops called MateBook 13S and 14S, which are 13 and 14 inch notebooks. A Weibo tipster @北午数码鲲 stated that the 14 inch model can run Android applications thanks to Huawei’s self developed mobile application engine. So stay tuned for more updates, as we will be covering the September 13 launch event.

Microsoft brings Android apps to Windows 11 through Amazon Appstore

Jeet — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:34:20 +0000

Android applications are finally coming to Windows operating system. At a special Windows event, the software giant announced Windows 11 operating system and has revealed that the system will natively run Android apps.

The Android apps on Windows 11 operating system will be available through Amazon’s Appstore. Applications will be listed in the new Windows Store and can be pinned to the taskbar or snapped alongside traditional Windows apps.

Microsoft is also partnering with Intel to use its Intel Bridge technology to make this a reality, although the Android apps will still work with both AMD and Arm-based systems. It seems that the Redmond-based tech giant is taking on Apple with this.

Recently, Apple started transitioning from Intel-based chips to Apple Silicon chips, starting with the M1 chipset. It also brings support for iOS apps to macOS. Now, Windows too comes with native support for running Android applications.

As of now, it is not clear how well many existing devices will support Android apps with Windows 11, as Microsoft is pushing its support of Intel Bridge technology as the favored way to run these apps.

Microsoft has been planning to offer support for using existing Android apps since 2015 as a part of Project Astoria. It was a method to try to convince developers to port apps and make it easier to do so. But the plan didn’t last for long, with Microsoft admitting that having “two bridge technologies to bring code from mobile operating systems to Windows was unnecessary.”

Currently, Android applications are available to use on Windows 10 operating system through the Your Phone app that was rolled out last year by Microsoft. Apart from the app’s support, Windows 11 will also introduce a prettified version of desktop widgets, new Xbox gaming features, and much more.

Microsoft hasn’t confirmed the official release date for Windows 11 to the general public, but we do know it’ll be available this holiday season. It will be available as a free upgrade for eligible Windows 10 PCs and on new PCs.

WhatsApp beta for Android finally gets Dark Mode

Jeet — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 07:15:38 +0000

One of the most popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp is now finally rolling out the much-requested feature to its Android beta application — Dark Mode. This is the third major application from Facebook to get Dark Mode after the company rolled out similar feature for Messenger and Instagram.

Do note that the Dark Mode feature is rolling out to Android application and that too only for the users who have opted for the beta build. However, we expect the company to roll out dark mode for everyone in the coming weeks, at least for the Android users.

The latest beta version of the app with version number 2.20.13 through Google Play Beta Program comes with the new dark theme. If you are a part of this program, you can easily enable this dark theme by going to WhatsApp settings > Chats > Themes and then select “Dark” option.

Once you enable the Dark theme, the entire interface will be in the darker shade but it is not completely black. The green color remains as it is but the white shifts to dark grey while the fonts change color from white to black.

If you are not a WhatsApp beta tester, you can join the program from the Play Store but it seems that the program for this app is no longer accepting new entries. However, you can try out this latest update by sideloading the WhatsApp Beta APK on your phone.

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Fun on the Run – Take Bingo Along with These Favourite Bingo Apps for Android

Shine Wong — Fri, 13 May 2016 07:46:36 +0000

There are millions of Bingo fans out there who live for those moments when they get home from work so they can kick back with a cup of coffee and boot up the laptop for a quick game or two. Perhaps it’s because they don’t really need to think all that much, and can just listen to the caller while daubing in the numbers but for whatever reason, Bingo still remains one of the all-time favourite online games and it doesn’t look like it will be going anywhere soon. Why wait to get home? Have you tried these amazing apps that you can download freely to your android phone or tablet?

Bingo Fever

It does seem like everyone has caught Bingo Fever. Compete against players from around the globe in rooms that have been designed to make you feel at home in a variety of countries. To begin, you are given 50 cards free and 2000 coins to play with. One of the newest Android apps, this is one that will have you burning with Bingo Fever in no time at all!

Wink Bingo

Based in the UK, Wink Bingo has a number of games that have been based on Bingo from around the world. One of the most popular you can play on your Android app is in the Chat ‘em up Room that runs 24 hours a day, every day of the week. However, choose from a number of Bingo rooms open to UK players and maybe you’ll be the next biggest Jackpot winner to hit the game!

Bingo Bash

When you think of a bash, what do you think of? That’s right a party! Bingo Bash is a fast and fun bingo site that will have you chatting up other players as you get in the swing and begin learning a bit about the regulars. Whether on your ride home from work on the train or just taking a few moments out in the garden for some quiet R&R, party it up with Bingo Bash.

Jackpot Bingo

Whether you want to play indoors from your PC or play a few cards with your mobile Android app, this is a game where everyone can play towards that coveted jackpot or earn valuable collectibles along the way. The rooms are ‘destination themed’ so it’s almost like being mobile in other lands with other players from around the world.

Bingo Run

Are you on a Bingo Run? This is one Bingo app that will have you on a run, nonstop. Enjoy the game, enjoy the competition, but don’t get side tracked from your goal – filling that card in and yelling out the virtual “Bingo!” For a bit of diversion, play some slots at the same time. Another casino-like Android app.

So here you have a handful of some of the most favourite Bingo apps for Android. Pick and choose among them or try them all. Don’t wait until you are safely seated behind your desktop PC. You can go mobile and play Bingo anywhere you happen to be. What could be better than a little fun on the run? That’s right, more fun on the run. Play them all!

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