Facebook Messenger Will Now Support Face ID

Last month, it was reported that Facebook was testing out a new feature for its Messenger app in which users could protect their messages through Face ID. This means that whenever users try to open the app, they can hide it behind Face ID so that only authorized users will be able to see the messages in the app.

The good news for those who are security and privacy conscious is that it looks like support for Face ID is finally here. The latest version of the app for iOS devices is now available and users will have the option of adding Face ID. There will also be support for Touch ID for older iPhones that do not have the TrueDepth camera system.

This feature is known as App Lock and can be enabled through the app’s settings. As for Android users, App Lock will be coming in the next few months, so for now, this feature seems to be exclusive to iOS devices. Facebook actually introduced a similar feature to WhatsApp back in 2019.

Given that Facebook owns WhatsApp, we suppose it doesn’t come as a surprise that they would extend this feature to Messenger as well, so make sure you have the latest version of the app if this is a feature you’d like to have.

Facebook Messenger Will Now Support Face ID

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Launched

Earlier this year, Samsung announced the Galaxy Z Flip, the company’s second attempt at a foldable smartphone which came in a clamshell form factor. The phone, despite launching in 2020, did not come with support for 5G, although we have heard rumors that the company was planning on introducing a newer model with 5G.

For those who might have been holding out for the 5G version of the phone, you’ll be pleased to learn that Samsung has since announced the Galaxy Z Flip 5G, which as the name suggests, will basically be the same phone with support for 5G.

For the most part, the 5G version of the phone will remain the same as its non-5G sibling. There will be one notable difference and that is instead of being powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset, the 5G version is powered by the newer Snapdragon 865 chipset. Apart from that, we can expect the same 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 3,300mAh dual battery, a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and basically the same camera setup as the non-5G model.

The best part is that the price of the 5G model isn’t that much more expensive than the non-5G version. The new Galaxy Z Flip 5G is priced starting at $1,449.99 versus the $1,380 price tag of its predecessor and will be available come August 7, 2020.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Launched

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Alexa users will soon be able to control mobile apps with voice commands

Amazon has announced a new preview called Alexa for Apps, a new feature that enables developers to add mobile app control to their Alexa skill. With this new option, users will be able to summon and control certain mobile apps using Alexa voice commands, making it easier to open and navigate within apps using something like the Echo Buds or … Continue reading

Galaxy Note 20 leak points to many compromises

Samsung’s flagships are getting more expensive every year and there has been a strong call for Samsung to either slow down or offer more affordable options. Samsung seems to be willing to concede a bit, especially after the almost disastrous performance of the Galaxy S20 series. That said, if these details for the Galaxy Note 20 are accurate, some might … Continue reading

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NVIDIA Could Be Getting Back Into The Chipset Making Business In A Big Way

During the earlier days of the smartphone before Qualcomm pretty much dominated the scene, companies such as NVIDIA and Texas Instruments were also making mobile chipsets of their own to compete. While NVIDIA is still kind of making chipsets for certain devices like their SHIELD products and the Nintendo Switch, it’s safe to say that they aren’t quite as mainstream compared to Qualcomm.

However, it seems that could change in the future because according to a report from Bloomberg, NVIDIA is apparently interested in buying ARM off Softbank. In case you haven’t heard, Softbank is mulling selling off Arm Holdings. It was opined that Apple purchasing ARM would make a lot sense, especially with Apple transitioning to their own custom silicon.

The report from Bloomberg is alleging that NVIDIA is now one of the companies that is interested and is said to have approached ARM with a possible deal. Now, this is hardly a confirmation that NVIDIA will buy ARM since the latter needs to accept the offer, and the report does not state if ARM is even interested.

If NVIDIA were able to acquire ARM, it could be a huge deal for the company because despite Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and MediaTek making their own chipsets, they still license the core technology from ARM. Being able to reap those licensing fees from these companies would be a massive revenue boost for NVIDIA, which could also help them potentially make a huge return to the mobile chipset market.

NVIDIA Could Be Getting Back Into The Chipset Making Business In A Big Way

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This iPad Keyboard Accessory Comes WIth A Trackpad Built Into The Keyboard Itself

Thanks to Apple’s iPad Pros now offering support for trackpad, we’re starting to see companies such as Logitech launch keyboard accessories for the iPad Pros with trackpads built into them.  The resulting design is a tablet that kind of looks like a laptop, but in case you didn’t fancy the design, you’re in luck.

A device by the name of Mokibo has since been launched on Kickstarter in which it bills itself as an iPad Pro keyboard accessory that features the trackpad built into the keyboard itself. The trackpad is hidden under the right hand side of the keyboard underneath the keys, which means that you can glide your fingers over the keys to access the trackpad, or tap on them if you want to type normally.

According to the creators, there is a touch sensor under the right half of the keyboard where it can apparently detect when the keyboard is being used as a keyboard, and when it is being used as a mouse, so in theory, it should not interfere with your regular typing when the trackpad function is not being used.

The Mokibo is priced at $79 for early birds, but it is expected to retail for $170 when it is released. While it’s not exactly cheap, it is almost half the price of what Apple is charging for its Magic Keyboard accessory, so it could be worth checking out.

This iPad Keyboard Accessory Comes WIth A Trackpad Built Into The Keyboard Itself

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