Google updating Gmail with new security warnings

Google has announced that it's introducing a couple of new security warnings in its email service Gmail. Starting this week, an email that can't be authenticated with either Sender Policy Framework (SPF) or DKIM will contain a red-colored question mark in place of the sender's avatar. Moving on, if the email contains link to a malicious site known for phishing, malware, and Unwanted Software, Google will show you a full-page warning when you click on the link. While the first change will be available on both the Web and Android, the second warning will only show up on Gmail's...

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LG's upcoming V20 will be first smartphone to feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC

LG has announced that its upcoming V20 smartphone will feature 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC capabilities, making it the first of its kind in the world. The South Korean company has once again partnered with ESS Technology for the feature - the latter also provided the 32bit DAC for the LG V10. "A Quad DAC delivers a crisp and clear sound that comes closest to a live performance when using compatible wired headphones," LG said in a press release. "Videos taken with the V20 are accompanied by a soundtrack that can capture the roaring sound of waves crashing on a beach or conversations among two...

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Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides updated with iPad multitasking

Google has pushed out a new update to the iOS versions of its Docs, Sheets, and Slide apps. The update bumps the Docs and Slides apps to version 1.2016.30204 and Sheets app to version 1.2016.30206, and brings along support for iPad multitasking. Image via: Slashgear "Split-screen multitasking support on iPads running iOS 9," the change-log for the update reads. With this, you can now use any of the apps in Google productivity suite side-by-side with another app, allowing you to, for example, chat while editing a document. The update also includes some general bug fixes and...

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Galaxy Note7 pre-orders are "outstanding," Samsung Canada says

Shortly after a report from South Korea revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Note7 has become the most pre-ordered Galaxy smartphone in the country, the company's Canadian subsidiary has also said that pre-orders for the handset are "outstanding." The comment was made by Samsung Canada's chief media officer Mark Childs, who also revealed that there's a "significant demand" of the phone's Blue Coral color option. "The overwhelming response has been positive in terms of reaction to the device by everybody from a review perspective, but also from Canadians," he said. "We are already seeing...

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First batch of Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime sold out in 8 minutes

Xiaomi has revealed that the Redmi 3S Prime, which went on its first sale in India earlier this week, was sold out in 8 minutes. The revelation was made by none other than the Chinese company's India head Manu Jain. "We did a launch sale without registration for the first time ever, as we were confident that we had a significant volume with more than 90,000 units," he said. "However, I am extremely humbled and at the same time stumped by the incredible response we have got for Redmi 3S Prime." Jain also revealed that the next sale for the Redmi 3S Prime is scheduled for August 17....

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New Microsoft Surface 3 update brings along several improvements

Microsoft has started pushing out a new update to its Surface 3 tablet. The update adds commercial UEFI features and brings along improvements related to camera and battery, as well as the stability of the on-screen keyboard and Surface Pen. Here's the complete change log: Surface System Aggregator Firmware • v1.0.52500.0 improve proximity sensor for mobile broadband and Wi-Fi connections. Surface UEFI • v1.51116.178.0 adds commercial UEFI features and improves stability of the on-screen keyboard. Surface Pen Settings • v12.0.303.1 improves the stability of the pen...

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