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Google I/O canceled over Coronavirus Outbreak

(CAKT) — Google is dropping its I/O developer event this year, in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Google I/O was scheduled for May 12th to 14th this year.

“Due to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19), and in accordance with health guidance from the CDC, WHO, and other health authorities, we have decided to cancel the physical Google I/O event at Shoreline Amphitheatre,”…

WhatsApp dark mode is spotted on its web and desktop platform

(CAKT) — After Android and iOS, WhatsApp’s “dark mode” is on the way for its web or desktop users.

Now, WhatsApp’s official Dark Mode is coming to web and desktop versions of the application. It looks like that one of the most popular instant messaging app in the world (with 1.5 billion active users) is eyeing on one of the most demanding feature “dark mode”.

WABetaInfo spottedthe dark mode…

Warren Buffett finally trades in his $20 flip phone for an iPhone

(CAKT) — Billionaire Apple investor Warren Buffett, the fourth richest person in the world, has finally upgraded in 2020 from a $20 Samsung flip phone to an iPhone, the 89-year-old billionaire said in an interview with CNBC.

“My flip phone is permanently gone,” Buffett told CNBC’s Becky Quick during a “Squawk Box” interview on Monday.

He revealed while talking about smartphones and how…

Google removes 600 apps from Play Store over mobile ad fraud

(CAKT) — Google removes hundreds of apps from Play Store over mobile ad fraud, ANI reported.

In an official announcement Google said that it has removed hundreds of apps over violating its ad policy.

According to Google’s official blog, around 600 apps have been removed from Play Store. Additionally these banned from ad monetisation platforms, Google Ad Manager, Google AdMob for mobile ad…

New iPhone 9 video shows off old school design

(CAKT) — A short hands-on video surfaced online of alleged iPhone 9 (or the iPhone SE 2) “affordable iPhone” that has been all over the rumor mill for a while. Apart its big chunky bezels and remarkable home Touch ID button, you might mistake it for one of its antique iPhone predecessors.

It’s hard to judge the authenticity of this video. The iPhone 9, which may launch next month, could look…

Apple revenue will be hit as coronavirus causes shortage in iPhone supply

(CAKT) — Apple has warned of global “iPhone supply shortages” resulting from its Chinese factories being shut because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

The Californian company told investors that it does not expect to meet its revenue guidance forecast due to lower iPhone supply globally and lower Chinese demand as a result of the ongoing coronavirus.

The company initially said that it…

Google removed 98 percent of apps that spy on SMS and Calls in 2019: Phonandroid

(CAKT) — Google is continuously battling with malicious developers to keep its Play Store neat and clean. In 2019, 98% of Android Apps deleted from Play Store that spy on users’ SMS and phone call, Google reported.

While the remaining 2% are remain on the Google Play Store because these apps require SMS and Call Log data to perform their core function.

“A thriving ecosystem can only be…

MWC 2020 canceled due to Coronavirus concerns

Courtesy: CNN

(CAK TIMES) — The world’s biggest mobile show — Mobile World Congress (MWC), is no longer taking place this year due to Coronavirus. The GSMA, the organization behind MWC, the world’s largest mobile show, announced that it has officially canceled the show.

The decision comes after more than a week of exhibitors and companies pulling out of MWC. It’s first time in MWC…