New SwiftKey update re-enables cloud sync

If you recall, when SwiftKey acknowledged the predictions-related glitch in its keyboard app last month, the cloud sync service was turned off by the smart keyboard and prediction tech company. Well, now a fix for the issue is being rolled out which also re-enables cloud sync. The new update bumps the app to version 6.3.9.79. In case you missed, the issue in question caused "unfamiliar terms" as well as personal information like other users' email addresses to show up as text predictions. The company, however, played down the issue saying that it doesn't pose any security concerns and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_swiftkey_update_reenables_cloud_sync-news-19839.php

Pokémon Go update 0.33.0 brings bug fixes, ‘grass', and battery saver back on iOS

We've watched the Pokémon Go phenomenon explode to exponential success. The company is making tons of money in in-app-purchases, lots of attention on the media and news, the game has easily become a huge part of pop culture for this era, and surpassed the number of Twitter's daily users. All of this in the span of only 1 month. Niantic is now rolling out an update for the game which brings it to version 0.33.0 (Android and 1.3.0 (for iOS). The update brings a few new fixes and changes while also bringing the battery saving feature to iOS which was causing bugs with the initial build. The...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/pokmon_go_update_0330_brings_bug_fixes_grass_and_battery_saver_back_on_ios-news-19838.php

FCC expedites 5G development

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to get companies started on 5G technology quickly. In its latest press release, the FCC signed an agreement that would expedite 5G deployment for testing sites of the possible successor to 4G LTE. The document's title says the deployment will be "streamlined" to reduce time and cost barriers to 5G small cell rollout. "The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau signed an agreement to eliminate historic preservation review for small facility deployments across the US that do not adversely impact historic sites and...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/fcc_expedites_5g_development-news-19837.php

Buy an HTC 10, receive $199 JBL headphones for free along with $100 accessory credit

Today HTC has launched a new deal for people who purchase its latest flagship smartphone from its own website. Until the end of this month (if supplies last), when you buy the HTC 10 you will receive a pair of JBL Reflect Aware C headphones for free. The USB Type-C headphones (pictured below) usually retail for $199 on their own, so that's how much you're saving here. But wait, there's more! HTC is also throwing in a $100 credit with your purchase, which you can use to grab other accessories. The accessory credit (which you must use on the HTC online store) is also given to people who...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/buy_an_htc_10_receive_199_jbl_headphones_for_free_along_with_100_accessory_credit-news-19836.php

Google now lets you order out or book a table from Search in India

Google has partnered with service providers in India to let you order your food or a book a table at a restaurant from within the Google Search app on Android and iOS. Now, when you search for a restaurant, you will see the option to book a table there or order food online. For the restaurant booking, Google has partnered with Dineout and Bytplus, and for ordering food, Google has partnered with Zomato and Swiggy. For now, this service only works with select restaurants in select locations. It will be rolled out in other regions and for other establishments in future. Source

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/google_now_lets_you_order_out_or_book_a_table_from_search_in_india-news-19835.php

New MacBook Pro to have a fingerprint scanner in its power button

Apple's MacBook Pro line is due for a redesign this year, according to countless rumors that have spread so far. We've previously heard the new design will be thinner and lighter, and will house an OLED touch panel replacing the row of function keys above the keyboard. Now a new rumor on the matter comes to confirm the OLED touch panel's presence in the 2016 MacBook Pro. It brings a new bit of information to the table too - namely that the laptop will also have a fingerprint scanner embedded in its power button. This will apparently be branded Touch ID just like the fingerprint reader on...

Source: http://www.gsmarena.com/new_macbook_pro_will_have_a_fingerprint_scanner_in_its_power_button_report_claims-news-19834.php