WhatsApp for Android is getting a dual panel view for tablets

WhatsApp's latest beta version for Android features a dual panel interface for tablets. What usually happens in these cases is - such new features get tested in the beta channel for a while (it can be weeks or even months) and then they eventually make it to everyone. Obviously, we're hoping the same logic will apply here, as the dual panel UI makes a lot more sense on tablets than simply an enlarged version of the phone UI. The first WhatsApp version compatible with Android tablets came out for beta testers last year, although it didn't have the split view. You can see the new UI,...

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itel Pad 1 launched with 10.1" screen, 6,000 mAh battery, and LTE connectivity

itel, a part of the Transsion group, launched a new tablet in India dubbed itel Pad 1. It's priced at INR12,999 ($160/€150) and will be sold in India through online and offline stores with two color options - Deep Grey and Light Blue. The itel Pad 1 flaunts a metal design and packs a 10.1" 1,280x800-pixel IPS display. It has the Unisoc SC9863A1 SoC at the helm with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, expandable by up to 512GB via a microSD card. The tablet runs Android 12 (Go Edition) out of the box, but there's no word on future software updates. The itel Pad 1 features two cameras - an...

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Lionel Messi gifts 35 gold iPhone 14 Pros to World Cup-winning teammates and staff

Argentina won the recent FIFA World Cup, becoming world champions for the first time since 1986 with the help of Lionel Messi, and the team captain confirmed its deity status among Argentinians. The player decided to celebrate his teammates and staff that were part of the campaign in Qatar in an unusual manner. He gifted them 35 personalized gold iPhone 14 Pro phones. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Each unit was custom-made with the person’s name, number, the logo of the Argentine Football Association (AFA - Asociacion del Futbol Argentino) and the logo of the production partner...

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Apple A17 Bionic to drive high demand for iPhone 15 Pro duo

Reports from Taiwan revealed Apple expects 35% improvement in power efficiency from the A17 Bionic chipset, reportedly built by TSMC on the 3 nm FinFet technology process. Insiders revealed this will be a key feature that will drive “replacement demand” among iPhone users, along with the new camera and the USB-C charging port. According to DigiTimes, Apple has reportedly bought the whole first production run of TSMC’s 3 nm chips, making it the only smartphone company with such a semiconductor in 2023. Qualcomm and Mediatek won’t be developing their own solutions for now, with Mediatek...

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Apple A17 Bionic to drive high demand for iPhone 15 Pro devices

Reports from Taiwan revealed Apple expects 35% improvement in power efficiency from the A17 Bionic chipset, reportedly built by TSMC on the 3nm FinFet process. Insiders revealed this will be a key feature that will drive “replacement demand” among iPhone users, along with the new camera and the USB-C charging port. Apple has reportedly bought the whole first production run of TSMC’s 3nm chips, meaning it will be the only smartphone company with such a chipset in 2023. Qualcomm and Mediatek won’t be developing their own solutions for now, with Mediatek quoting “high production costs”...

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