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Microsoft officially announce Windows 11

June 25, 2021
Microsoft officially announce Windows 11

Microsoft has officially the next version of Windows, the Windows 11. Even though the company previously said that Windows 10 will be the last version of Windows, if unclear why the company branded the next version of their operating system to “Windows 11”.

Windows 11 will feature a new UI, updated window management system, and support for Android applications, which is a similar move that Apple made with the “Project Catalyst“.

Here’s a 2-min introduction video that Microsoft release for Windows 11.

Just like with Windows 10, Windows 11 will be a free update to all users running Windows 10 but there’s a caveat, you need to meet the system requirements of Windows 11.

Windows 11 minimum system requirements;

  • Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device
  • System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable
  • TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
  • Graphics: DirectX 12 compatible graphics / WDDM 2.x
  • Display: at least 9” with HD Resolution (720p)
  • Microsoft account and internet connection is also needed to upgrade.

If you are unsure if your PC meets these requirements, you can use the PC Health Check app, which you can download here.

TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, http://news.abs-cbn.com and ABS-CBN News app

November 10, 2020
TV Patrol is now available worldwide on Youtube, Facebook, http://news.abs-cbn.com and ABS-CBN News app
Image: @ABS-CBN News

ABS-CBN has lifted the geo-block of TV Patrol and can now be access worldwide.

Here are the direct links for the news program;

Source: Extradot

WhatsApp officially rolls-out payment service in India

November 7, 2020
WhatsApp officially rolls-out payment service in India

WhatsApp has officially roll-out their payment service in India. The payment service was initially available in beta in 2018 but concern in data storage and sharing delayed its official roll-out in the country.

Here’s the official announcement from WhatsApp;

Starting today, people across India will be able to send money through WhatsApp. This secure payments experience makes transferring money just as easy as sending a message. People can safely send money to a family member or share the cost of goods from a distance without having to exchange cash in person or going to a local bank.

WhatsApp designed our payments feature in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) using the Unified Payment Interface (UPI), an India-first, real-time payment system that enables transactions with over 160 supported banks. We’re excited to join India’s campaign to increase the ease and use of digital payments, which is helping expand financial inclusion in India.

To send money on WhatsApp in India, it’s necessary to have a bank account and debit card in India. WhatsApp sends instructions to banks, also known as payment service providers, that initiate the transfer of money via UPI between sender and receiver bank accounts. We’re delighted to be working with five leading banks in India: ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, the State Bank of India, and Jio Payments Bank. People can send money on WhatsApp to anyone using a UPI supported app.

In the long run, we believe the combination of WhatsApp and UPI’s unique architecture can help local organizations address some of the key challenges of our time, including increasing rural participation in the digital economy and delivering financial services to those who have never had access before.

Just like every feature in WhatsApp, payments is designed with a strong set of security and privacy principles, including entering a personal UPI PIN for each payment. Payments on WhatsApp is now available for people on the latest version of the iPhone and Android app.

WhatsApp to introduce disappearing messages

November 5, 2020
WhatsApp to introduce disappearing messages

WhatsApp will introduce disappearing messages, a new feature that will allow users to automatically delete messages that are more than 7 days. The new feature will be rolling out to all WhatsApp users this month.

Here’s the full text of their announcement;

Introducing disappearing messages on WhatsApp

Today, WhatsApp messages often live on our phones forever. While it’s great to hold onto memories from friends and family, most of what we send doesn’t need to be everlasting.

Our goal is make conversations on WhatsApp feel as close to in-person as possible, which means they shouldn’t have to stick around forever. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the option to use disappearing messages on WhatsApp.

When disappearing messages is turned on, new messages sent to a chat will disappear after 7 days, helping the conversation feel lighter and more private. In a one-to-one chat, either person can turn disappearing messages on or off. In groups, admins will have the control.

We’re starting with 7 days because we think it offers peace of mind that conversations aren’t permanent, while remaining practical so you don’t forget what you were chatting about. The shopping list or store address you received a few days ago will be there while you need it, and then disappear after you don’t. You can read more, including how to enable disappearing messages here.

We hope people enjoy disappearing messages, which will be rolling out to users everywhere this month.

Microsoft updates Xbox App to introduces remote play feature and more

September 28, 2020
Microsoft updates Xbox App to introduces remote play feature and more

Microsoft has updated the Xbox App, for both the iOS and Android, to introduce a number of cool features like “console remote play, remote game installs, chat and more.”

The announcement was made by Harrison Hoffman, Senior Program Manager for Xbox;

The Xbox App is currently in beta test and will probably launch the same time the new Xbox Series X and Series S becomes available.

BTS fans get chance to manage their idols in new game

June 26, 2019
BTS fans get chance to manage their idols in new game

https://technology.inquirer.net/88147/bts-fans-get-chance-to-manage-their-idols-in-new-game

Fans of K-pop boy band BTS have signed up to have the singers at their fingertips when a mobile game about them is released this week, according to reports.

“BTS World”, set to be released in 176 countries in 14 languages on Wednesday, June 26, is a role-playing game where the user is the band manager, recruiting and training the musicians and guiding the group in their quest for stardom.