WhatsApp Working on Feature to Block Messages from Unknown Senders; Tests Like Reactions for Status Updates - Gadgets news - NewsLocker (2024)

WhatsApp will soon help users protect their account and optimise device via a new 'Block unknown account messages' toggle that prevents certain messages from being delivered to users via unknown accounts. Meanwhile, the messaging app has startedtesting like reactions for WhatsApp status updates on the latest beta version of the app for Android smartphones.

I wish more games did this with their PC requirements

Star Wars Outlaws has a long list of PC requirements, and they include a slew of helpful notes that we've never seen before.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is about to get a tough new competitor

Samsung's place at the top of the foldable smartphone market is secure, but that might not always be the case. Its latest challenger is set for launch soon.

Is Alien: Romulus the comeback film its sci-fi franchise has long needed?

Is Alien: Romulus really the return to form that its sci-fi franchise has long been in desperate need of? Or is it another unfortunate disappointment?

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Two things that might stop me from buying the Google Pixel Watch 3

The Google Pixel Watch 3 looks like a big upgrade on paper. However, two things may stop me from buying it.

Here’s a sneak peek at one of the Google Pixel 9 Pro’s new camera features

A camera feature first announced by Google in 2023 is finally seeing the light of day. Here's an early look at what Google's Zoom Enhance feature can do.

Marshall’s Emberton and Willen speakers get microphones and Auracast

Marshall has updated its Emberton and Willen portable Bluetooth speakers with speakerphone capability and Auracast compatibility.

X to Close Operations in Brazil Due to Judge's Content Orders

X has announced that it will close operations in Brazil due to orders passed by a Brazilian judge. The Elon Musk-led platform published pictures of a document which says a daily fine and an arrest decree would be imposed against X's representative in the country if the platform did not fully comply with the judge's orders.

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Foxconn Chief Defends Hiring Practices After Report Married Women Rejected in India

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu defended its hiring practices in India on August 17 after government investigations were ordered following a report that the firm rejects married women from iPhone assembly jobs in the country. The iPhone supplier previously acknowledged some lapses in hiring practices in 2022 and said it had worked to address the issues, but added that it "...

AMD to Acquire Server Builder ZT Systems for $4.9 Billion in Cash and Stock

AMD has announced that it will acquire server manufacturer ZT Systems as the company looks to compete with Nvidia in terms of hardware and AI chips. The Taiwanese firm says that intends to finance 75 percent of the $4.9 billion acquisition with cash, while it plans to pay the remaining portion in stock.

If you have to watch one (HBO) Max movie in August 2024, stream this one

A classic story is given an unforgettable film adaptation in our pick for the one (HBO) Max movie that you have to watch in August.

Xiaomi X Pro QLED TV Series India Launch Date Set for August 27

Xiaomi X Pro QLED smart TV series will be unveiled in India soon. The lineup will include TVs with up to 65-inch displays. The company has announced the launch date of the smart TV series in the country. The design and key features of the smart TV have been revealed as well. As the name suggests, the TVs will be equipped with QLED panels. The smart TV lineup is also c...

One of 2024’s most acclaimed shows is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

Netflix is now streaming one of 2024's best shows. Here's why you should watch it.

Oppo A3 5G With 50-Megapixel Rear Camera, MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Oppo A3 5G has been launched in India and the company's newest budget smartphone is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 chipset, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is available in Nebula Red and Ocean Blue colour options in India.

iQOO 13 SoC, Other Key Specifications Tipped; Could Feature Light Strip Design

iQOO 13 is expected to launch soon as the phone has been a part of several recent leaks and rumours. A tipster has claimed that the iQOO 12 successor may come with a significant design change. Another tipster has suggested several key specifications of the anticipated handset including processor, display, camera, battery and charging details.

iQOO 13 SoC Key Specifications Tipped; Could Feature Light Strip Design

iQOO 13 is expected to launch soon as the phone has been a part of several recent leaks and rumours. A tipster has claimed that the iQOO 12 successor may come with a significant design change. Another tipster has suggested several key specifications of the anticipated handset including processor, display, camera, battery and charging details.

Can Motorola’s cheap folding phone beat the Galaxy Z Flip 6 in a camera test? I found out

The Motorola Razr 2024 is much cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, so is the camera a lot worse? We found out when we tested them out.

Apple AirPods 4th Generation Model to Launch in Two Variants in September: Mark Gurman

Apple AirPods 4th Gen is expected to launch soon, according to details shared by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The company introduced the AirPods 3 back in 2021 and its successor is expected to arrrive in two new models. The second-generation AirPods are still being sold in several markets, including India.

Age of Empires Mobile to Hit Google Play Store, App Store on October 17

Age of Empires will soon be available on smartphones. The Mobile version of the historical real-time strategy game will launch globally later this year. The developers have announced the release date of the mobile version. It will be accessible to both Android and iOS users with pre-registration for the game is now live.

Record-breaking phone collection unveiled, and it’s huge

A private collection of mobile phones numbering in the thousands has been unveiled, and it has claimed a Guinness World Record.

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ Display, Camera, Charging Details Tipped; Said to Get MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC

iQOO Z9 Turbo+ is expected to be unveiled soon and join the iQOO Z9 Turbo, which was launched in China in April this year. Previous leaks and reports have suggested some key features of the purported smartphone. Now a tipster claims to have spotted it on a Chinese certification website that has hinted at the charging specifications of the phone. Meanwhile, the tipster...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Note, Galaxy S26 Pro to Replace Ultra and Plus Naming Scheme, Tipster Claims

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26+ might arrive with different model names, according to details shared by a tipster. Instead of the Ultra moniker that was introduced by the company on the Galaxy S series in 2020, the Samsung could launch two of its flagship smartphones models with different product names in 2026.

I was a Silent Hill 2 remake skeptic until I played its first 3 hours

After three hours with Silent Hill 2, we're no longer skeptical about the upcoming remake.

Vivo T3 Pro 5G Key Specifications Leaked Ahead of Upcoming India Launch

Vivo T3 Pro 5G is set to launch in India soon and will succeed the Vivo T2 Pro 5G, which was unveiled in the country in September 2023. The company officially confirmed the launch of the upcoming handset last week but did not reveal the exact launch date. However, a new report has tipped some key specifications of theVivo T3 Pro 5G ahead of its official reveal.

Apple Could Equip iPhone With In-House Modem in 2025, Advantages Might Not Be Visible for Years: Mark Gurman

Apple's iPhone models could be equipped with its in-house modem chip as soon as 2025, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. While the company continues to work on cutting its dependence on Qualcomm's chips, it might take years before Apple's technology rolls out across its iPhone lineup, and even longer before it begins to provide major benefits to customers.

Samsung Galaxy A06 With 6.7-Inch Display, 50-Megapixel Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

Samsung Galaxy A06 was launched in Vietnam on August 16. The smartphone sports a similar rear panel design to the preceding Samsung Galaxy A05, with a vertical pinstriped finish. However, unlike the older model, the Galaxy A06 comes with a Key Island bump on the right edge, holding the volume rocker and power button.

Elon Musk says SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will be ‘epic.’ Here’s why

SpaceX chief Elon Musk said on Sunday that the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission involving four non-professional astronauts will be "epic."

Wordle Today: Wordle answer and hints for August 19

Trying to solve the Wordle today? If you're stuck, we've got a few hints that will help you keep your Wordle streak alive.

NYT Strands today: hints, spangram and answers for Monday, August 19

Strands is a tricky take on the classic word search from NYT Games. If you're stuck and cannot solve today's puzzle, we've got help for you here.

NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Monday, August 19

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.