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Apple on Friday put up an updated page on its website mentioning its efforts for the Earth Day 2016. The webpage is meant to answer queries about the company's efforts to improve the environment. The page briefly mentioned the rumoured new name for Apple's desktop and laptop operating system - MacOS - instead of the long-standing OS X moniker. The Cupertino-based firm has now changed the name back to OS X. For those unaware, this is not the first time Apple has referred to OS X as MacOS. The term was found last month in an OS X 10.11.4 framework, which led to a speculation that there might be a naming rebrand in the company's next major desktop operating system update. At the point, the MacOS naming scheme seen in the framework was thought to be a filename or a codename used by developers for convenience. The mention on Apple's website however cements the speculation ."Daily usage patterns are specific to each product and are a mixture of actual and modeled cust...

Google Maps for Android previously allowed users to side-track during a trip to gas stations, restaurants, cafes, and shopping marts. The app however didn't allow users to navigate to multiple destinations, something that Google Maps allows on desktop. Now, Android Police reports that it is possible to navigate to multiple destinations using the Maps for Android with a little help from the desktop. This indicates that the navigation to multiple destinations feature may be available to users soon. Users will have to copy the full URL of a multiple destination search on Maps for desktop, and send it to themselves on mobile in whichever way they please, from an email to a message to yourself in a chat app. Once users click on the received link and then choose to open it in Google Maps, the app will open the multiple destination route navigation. We've independently verified the method works, and don't hesitate to say it can truly be a boon to users. In the mea...

An artificial intelligence " chatbot " from Taco Bell now lets you order a meal in a smartphone text exchange that might look something like this: TacoBot: Hello there, I'm your TacoBot, I can help you order a meal for you or your team. You: Can I order one soft taco with chicken? TacoBot: Sounds good... do you want to keep adding stuff? Maybe some bacon? Brands like Taco Bell and tech companies large and small are betting that more and more people will start using this "conversational" way of interacting online instead of clicking through on-screen menus. If the trend catches on - as firms like Facebook and Microsoft expect - it could transform the digital landscape by allowing smartphone users to find information or make purchases with simple text messages, bypassing apps and search engines. Among the companies already developing or launching chatbots are the Wall Street Journal, CNN and retail giants Sephora and H&M. "I believe we are headed ...

Unlike its compatriot Samsung, LG has never really managed to be one of the big boys in the phone market in any category. Not that the South Korean company hasn’t been experimenting and innovating (the G5 modular flagship phone is the latest example of LG’s innovation), but then they appear to have fallen short in having the right mix. With its new K series (that succeeds L series) LG is seen as attempting to undo some of its past wrongs while packing in premium looks and features at affordable prices. The phones were first unveiled at CES earlier this year and LG has just launched the K7 and the K10 for the Indian market at Rs 9,500 and Rs 13,500 respectively. The K10 lives up of LG’s promise of premium looks. The glossy pebble finish does give it an understated elegance that is accentuated by the fabric-patterned back, which also improves the grip. The 2.5D arc glass design, where the front glass is curved at the edges gives the phone a smooth feel devoi...

Existing and potential Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P smartphones can now create their own unique protective cases. The new custom  Live Cases  cost just $35 and the patterns and effects are only limited by the user's sense of style. The simplest way to create an original case is to choose a favourite photo or a geographical location via Google Maps. Once selected tonal or patterned effects can be applied and overlaid and the finishing touch is a matching ‘live' wallpaper for the handset's screen to tie everything together. But as well as style, the case offer functionality. They ship with a programmable shortcut button that can be pressed to quick launch an app or feature of your choice.

Pantel technologies has launched its latest 2-in-1 laptop, called the Penta T-Pad, in India. Highlight of the device is that it can be used as both, a laptop and a tablet. As far as specifications are concerned, it is powered by a 1.44GHz quad-core Intel Atom X5-Z8300 processor paired with Intel HD Graphics 5300 and 2GB of RAM. Running Windows 10 operating system, it features a 10.1-inch IPS display with resolution of 1280×800 pixels. The 2-in-1 sports a 5 mega pixel camera on the rear and a 2 mega pixel front facing camera. It houses 32GB of internal memory, which can be expanded further up to 256GB using microSD card. Backed up by a 7000mAh battery, it is good enough to offer up to 5-7 hours of usage time. Connectivity options include 3G (via SIM slot), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 1 x USB 3.0 Slot, Mini HDMI. It comes with a detachable keyboard as well. Specifications & Features Of Penta T-Pad Processor: 1.44GHz quad-core Intel Atom...

Facebook's picture sharing app Instagram is updating its "Explore" section to add video channels that will appear in a feed according to users' preferences. The feature will have a personalized channel called "videos you might like" that will collect videos from across Instagram's global community and also will include a "Featured" column highlighting videos on specific topics, Instagram said. For now, the upgrade will only be available in the United States, Instagram said on Thursday. Instagram version 7.20 is available on Apple's App Store and Google Play.