The week that started on 27th August 2018, had some scintillating news to offer from the technological arena. Instagram starts the verification process for users, Vodafone and Idea merger occurred and lots more. Let’s find out what else happened in the Tech World:
1- Instagram to roll out a new feature for college students
Instagram hopes to impress more college students to the platform with a feature that makes it easy to connect with classmates. The company, which is owned by Facebook, confirmed that it is testing a tool.
2- Facebook tests ‘things in common’ feature for connecting with strangers
Facebook has again hit the headlines with the news of its latest update, that states of a ‘things in common’ feature, connecting with users with strangers sharing same interests and likes.
3- Supreme Court issued a notice to WhatsApp and center
The Supreme Court recently issued a notice to WhatsApp and center regarding messaging service. To know more of the order, read on.
4- Google For India 2018 updates: Here is all you need to know
Google for India fourth annual edition held in New Delhi on today. The event was streamed live via its youtube channel. Here is all you need to know.
5- Samsung to initiate LED display screens for multiplexes across India
Samsung this time has something innovative which states of LED display screens for multiplexes, to be installed in certain multiplexes around India.
6- Instagram starts its verification process for all users
Instagram created headlines this time by initiating its verification process for all the users on the platform. To know more, read on.
7- Apple obtains Akonia Holographics, the startup making lenses for AR glasses
Apple has recently acquired Akonia Holographics, i.e. the startup involved in making lenses, used for augmented reality.
8- LG Candy smartphone with Android Nougat launched in India
The latest launch from LG states of the LG Candy smartphone that boasts of Android Nougat and a lot of other features. Read on now.
9- Google Home Routines rolls out for Android and iOS smartphones
The latest and updated feature of Google Home Assitant states of Routines which has now rolled out for the Android and iOS smartphones.
10- Vodafone-Idea merger to become India’s largest telecom operator
The biggest news of 2018 is perhaps from the telecom sector which states of the much-awaited merger between Vodafone and Idea.