MAIO

MAIO 01

• Facebook announces way to ‘Clear History’ of apps and sites you’ve clicked
• WhatsApp will finally offer group video calls
• Facebook announces dating feature for meeting non-friends
• macOS 10.13.5 beta 3 now available for developers
• Instagram will now filter out bullying comments
• Instagram launches video chat
• Realme is a new e-commerce-only sub-brand from OPPO
• Apple faces camera patent lawsuit over iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X

MAIO 02

• Provident Fund Portal Hacked, 2.7 Crore People Face Data Theft
• Honor 10 to Launch in India by May End as a Flipkart Exclusive
• Apple Pay expands in US, Australia, Taiwan and more regions
• Facebook Fires Employee Who Allegedly Used Data Access to Stalk Women
• Nokia is selling its Health business back to the former owner
• Irish court rejects Facebook bid to delay EU data privacy case
• WhatsApp rolling out group calling features, stickers soon
• Google announces investment program to back digital assistant startups
• Xiaomi ventures into services in India with Mi Music and Mi Video

MAIO 03

• HTC hints at U12 Plus launch on May 23
• More OnePlus 6 images leak online, apparently showing glass back design
• Reddit to Relaunch Bitcoin Payments (And Add More Cryptos)
• Amazon's Echo Now Tells LEGO Duplo Stories
• Google Assistant can now control over 5K smart home devices
• Blizzard is Developing a ‘Machine Learning’ System to Detect Abusive Chat in Overwatch
• Pentagon bans smartphones from China’s Huawei, ZTE for military exchanges
• Google starts blocking annoying autoplay videos in Chrome
• Apple invites you to apply for one of 400 free places at this year’s Apple Developer Academy
• Elon Musk said Tesla’s Uber-like car service will probably arrive by the end of 2019
• Twitter is moving some infrastructure to the Google Cloud Platform

MAIO 04

• iPhone X the world’s best-selling smartphone in Q1
• VW doubles its electric vehicle battery contracts to $48 billion
• iPhone 7 mic failing after iOS 11.3 update? Apple may replace affected phones for free
• Twitter urges its 330 million users to change ‘unmasked’ passwords
• Vine Co-Founder Shelves V2 Successor Project
• Gboard’s custom GIFs have come to select Android devices in beta
• YouTube Music getting “queue” feature and UI tweaks in latest update

MAIO 05

• Apple iOS 11.3 causing iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus microphones to disable during calls
• Vectornator Pro, the powerful vector graphic design software for iPad & iPhone is now free
• Loom Network partners with TrustWallet to add Mobile Deeplinking for DApps
• NSA admits to collecting more than 534 million phone calls and text messages from Americans last year
• Google says political-leaning advertisers will require an ID to verify their identity
• Twitter recognises Kiswahili as official language
• Unofficial Nvidia eGPU support on macOS arrives w/ impressive results for gamers
• Make your own GIF with Gboard beta

MAIO 06

• Apple now performing rear camera repairs for iPhone X Face ID issues
• Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Steve Jobs Unveiling the iMac
• Roush Is Building All-Electric Ford F-650s Now
• WhatsApp founder sends Facebook users a coded message by quitting
• Montreal’s new self-cleaning public toilets will soon be open for business
• Google will reportedly revamp News with video and speed tweaks
• Unroll.me to close to EU users saying it can’t comply with GDPR

MAIO 07

• Microsoft Build 2018 live: Cortana, Azure and AI get a big push
• Microsoft is moving Kinect to the cloud
• WhatsApp may allow users to open chats without opening the app
• Firefox is adding ads, because only insults are free
• macOS 10.13.5 beta 4 now available for developers
• TRX airdrop to the Ethereum community has been successfully completed
• Instagram’s upcoming ‘Music stickers’ will let you add soundtracks to your Stories
• Windows 10 now in use on 700 million active devices
• Instagram Rolls Out A Native Payment Feature
• Android Things 1.0 is now available for your IoT projects
• Windows Timeline is coming to Android in the Microsoft Launcher

MAIO 08

• Oppo F7 Diamond Black Cricket Limited Edition launched in India
• Ring Launches Standalone ‘Neighbors’ iOS App for Crowdsourcing and Preventing Criminal Activity
• Gmail’s Smart Compose will write emails for you
• Apple wins patent for round-faced Apple Watch, seemingly not a rejected design
• OnePlus CEO posts first selfie taken using OnePlus 6 with Amitabh Bachchan
• Uber shows its flying car prototype, which looks like a giant drone
• The first Google Assistant smart displays will go on sale in July
• Gboard to get morse code support, beta set for release today

MAIO 09

• Google’s new AI can make appointments for you just like a person
• OnePlus 6 Android P Beta will be available at launch
• Apple Starts Removing Apps That Share Location Data With Third Parties
• Amazon rolls out model 'smart' homes for U.S. shoppers to try out Alexa
• Google created a cute augmented reality fox inside Google Maps to help people navigate directions
• Binance will support TRON blockchain upgrade and token migration
• Windows 10 is getting a File Explorer dark mode and new cloud clipboard
• Monument Valley is completely free on Google Play Store for a limited time

MAIO 10

• Apple is using drones to improve Maps
• Malicious apps reinfest Play Store after name change
• Google Drive gets an updated desktop UI to match the new Gmail
• Food Delivery Through Drones? Uber Plans to Make It a Reality Soon
• Google Duplex is amazing, creepy, and too good to go to waste
• Enhanced SpaceX Falcon9 Rocket Launches Thursday; Designed For Multiple Flights
• IBM Reportedly Bans All Employees From Using Any Removable Storage
• Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant can be controlled by inaudible commands

MAIO 11

• iPhone SE 2 render with iPhone X-style display now shown off from all sides, according to case maker
• Indian IT industry to hire over 1 lakh people in 2018
• Facebook reportedly plans to launch its own cryptocurrency
• Snapchat’s redesigned redesign starts rolling out
• Spirit Becomes First Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier to Offer Wi-Fi
• Tap Systems supports Apple’s VoiceOver for low-vision users
• Google could end late security updates with new OEM agreements
• Tinder is testing location-tracking features ahead of Facebook’s dating app launch
• Support for HDR YouTube videos now widely rolling out for iPhone X
• Google makes privacy policy easier to understand, adds new data controls
• New Google Photos features like ‘Color Pop’ rolling out now

MAIO 12

• Google is finally making it easier for you to manage your private data
• German online bank uses Bitcoins to transfer loans
• BlackBerry teases new Key 2 phone that’ll likely have a QWERTY keyboard
• Russia-Linked Facebook Ads Targeted a Sketchy Chrome Extension at Teen Girls
• TCL’s 55-inch Roku P-Series TV is on sale at Best Buy today for $499.99
• Snapchat is Ditching Its Hated Redesign So People Will Finally Stop Complaining

MAIO 13

• Sketchy report says iPhone SE 2 coming in September w/ Face ID, design still undecided
• MIT built a self-driving car that can navigate unmapped country roads
• Tesla releases Powerwall 2 update to let owners take better advantage of variable energy costs
• Apple Watch alerts man to serious heart condition
• Google Introduces Lifelike AI Experience With Google Duplex
• Malware posed as Mia Khalifa porn game to spy on smartphones
• Corning Iris glass aims to make TVs thinner and brighter

MAIO 14

• Facebook suspends 200 apps in investigation into data misuse
• Xiaomi Mi 7 Lite, Redmi S3, Redmi Note 6, Mi Mix 3S And More Listed For Near-Future Launches
• Thousands of people in Sweden are embedding microchips under their skin to replace ID cards
• IoT Startup Filament Hits Milestone for Blockchain Hardware
• Google Employees Resign in Protest Against Pentagon Contract
• macOS 10.13.5 beta 5 now available for developers
• World’s ‘first’ commercial 5G network launches in Qatar
• Zebpay will support TRON blockchain upgrade and token migration

MAIO 15

• Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2 is designed for an office of the future
• WhatsApp revamps Groups to fight Telegram
• Realme 1 launched in India with 6GB RAM for 13,990 rupees
• Apple now has more than 50 autonomous cars on the road
• iPhone X and iPad Pro win Display Industry Award for True Tone and ProMotion technology, more
• Google is under investigation after Oracle accused it of secretly tracking Android
• Re-designed Website of TRON Launched
• Future Apple biometric security may including scanning veins in a user’s face
• Tweetbot 3 for Mac adds a dark mode, timeline filters, and video previews
• Twitter Will Start Hiding Tweets That “Detract From the Conversation”
• Beta updates to OnePlus devices finally bring group MMS

MAIO 16

• Samsung could sell Exynos chips to more OEMs, including ZTE
• Dashdash, a platform to create web apps using only spreadsheet skills, nabs $8M led by Accel
• Nokia X6 is official with dual cameras, 19:9 display, and notch
• Instagram will soon show you just how addicted you are to the app
• BMW Introducing Wireless Induction Charging Mat
• iPhone X luxury battery case with integrated solar panel hits market, but costs 4x phone price
• The new Google News app is now widely available

MAIO 17

• The RED Hydrogen One is coming to AT&T and Verizon this summer
• Chokhri.com Uses Google API to Map Sexual Violence and Inequity
• Facebook ranks Kerala tourism page as the ‘Best in 2017’
• Google announces YouTube Music and YouTube Premium
• Apple issues sixth developer beta of iOS 11.4
• Instagram now lets you share posts in Stories
• Google Chrome is removing the secure indicator from HTTPS sites in September
• Microsoft is launching an adjustable Xbox controller for disabled gamers
• Like its predecessors, the OnePlus 6 won’t work with Sprint or Verizon

MAIO 18

• Arduino announces the Uno WiFi Rev 2 and MKR Vidor 4000
• Asus’ Zenbook Pro 15 is a lightweight powerhouse with a Core i9 processor and 4K screen
• Developers Union urges Apple to allow free app trials, make it easier to earn a living
• Elon Musk’s ultra-high-speed hyperloop will cost just $1 to ride
• Sprint launches its own unlimited plan for seniors
• Google is making an AR headset with new Qualcomm chips
• Fornite is finally coming to Android this summer
• Google Home will now finally access your Google Play movies and TV shows
• Bixby 2.0 confirmed for Samsung’s next flagship, likely the Galaxy Note 9

MAIO 19

• Google’s Selfish Ledger ideas can also be found in its patent applications
• Hydro App Beta Testing has Begun
• China’s first private rocket launch kicks off the country’s commercial space race
• Google’s smart speaker shipments jumped 709% in a year
• Porsche to recall 60,000 Cayenne, Macan diesels in Europe
• Google Removes 'Don't Be Evil' Clause From Its Code of Conduct

MAIO 20

• At IBM, Researchers Are Working To Make Robots Engaging Conversationalists
• Ford's New 3-Cylinder Fiesta ST Deserves To Be An RS
• Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Start Deliveries of Dual-Motor Model 3 in July
• Small group of iOS devs form “The Developers Union” to request App Store changes
• Tinder terms take away your right to sue or file a class action suit
• Apple Begins Removing CallKit Apps From Chinese App Store, Citing New Cybersecurity Laws

MAIO 21

• Netflix officially reaches content deal with President Obama, beating out Apple
• Samsung Galaxy S8 Lite to launch as Galaxy S Light Luxury in China
• HMD Global raises $100 million to ‘aggressively’ grow its Nokia smartphone business
• Apple reduces USB-C to Lightning Cable price amid rumors 2018 iPhones dropping USB-A
• Sony a9 Wins ‘Camera of the Year’ in Japan
• Facebook and Qualcomm will bring fast WiFi to cities in mid-2019
• Microsoft Bought an AI Startup to Help Cortana Sound Less Robotic
• Microsoft launches SharePoint Spaces so you can view company content in mixed reality
• Alolan form monsters from Sun and Moon coming to Pokémon Go this summer
• Unlocked Moto Z owners in the US can now get Android Oreo

MAIO 22

• Amazon Is Selling Cheap, Real-Time Facial Recognition Technology to Cops
• Instagram now lets you mute your friends
• Just like Twitter, Gmail lets you ‘@’ mention people
• Intel finds another chip exploit, says fix already in place
• Google search reveals names of rape victims
• Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus says it beat Apple, Samsung in India through word of mouth
• Apple confirms WWDC 2018 keynote for June 4 at 10 a.m.
• YouTube’s streaming music service has begun to roll out
• Upbit will support TRON blockchain upgrade and token migration
• The Alcatel 3V has a rear dual-camera, 2K LCD screen, and costs $150
• Google Maps gets ultra-cute cars instead of navigation arrow, but only on iOS

MAIO 23

• Apple launches new privacy portal, users can download a copy of everything Apple knows about them
• Amazon urged not to sell facial recognition tool to police
• Pure Storage launches AIRI Mini, aims to take NVMe mainstream
• WhatsApp Now Allows Users To Download Their Data That It Collects
• Apple will give $50 credit to customers who paid full price for iPhone battery replacement repairs in 2017
• Google Home overtakes Amazon Echo in smart speaker sales for the first time, study says
• Security vulnerabilities on some BMWs could allow remote access
• Google Play video series celebrates the creative minds behind the best Android games

MAIO 24

• InVision design tool Studio gets an app store, asset store
• The TicWatch Pro uses a transparent second display to save power
• Facebook is now labeling political ads to try and prevent another Russian situation
• Nintendo Has Made the Switch Console Available Without a Dock
• PayPal starts deeper integration with Google; users can now pay directly in Gmail, YouTube and more
• Edge is still the most efficient Windows browser, but Chrome is getting close
• Apple Begins Selling Refurbished iMac Pro Models at 15% Discount
• Android Oreo rolling out now to NVIDIA Shield TV boxes

MAIO 25

• Facebook, Google face first GDPR complaints over ‘forced consent’
• Europe’s first MALE drone hits the skies using space-based tech
• OnePlus 6 includes seamless updates to compliment its stock Android-like OS
• The Leica M7 Has Been Discontinued
• Fiat Chrysler recalling 4.8 million vehicles
• Huawei Mate 10 Pro has “OK Google” voice issue for some users
• Samsung Forced to Pay Apple $539 Million for Violating iPhone Patents

MAIO 26

• Apple sees steep increase in US national security requests
• Vivo X21 available for pre-booking ahead of May 29 India launch
• Intel’s Drone Is All Set To Inspect The Great Wall Of China
• YouTube has been banned in Egypt for a month
• Alexa privacy fail highlights risks of smart speakers
• 3DR GCP An Android App Being Launched By 3DR and Trimble
• Tesla updates plans Supercharger locations for 2018-2019 expansion
• For the first time, Netflix beats Disney as the most profitable entertainment company

MAIO 27

• Apple continues work on ultra-flexible ‘living hinge’ design for MacBooks
• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to come with 8GB RAM, 512GB storage
• EU states agree rules to make search engines pay for news
• India launches 2nd IT corridor in China to gain access to big Chinese market
• Tesla Model 3 travels 606 miles on a single charge in new hypermiling record
• Revolut Expands Its Crypto Offerings, Adds XRP and BCH

MAIO 28

• ViewSonic M1 ultra-portable LED projector with built-in dual Harman Kardon speakers launched in India
• Triple-Lens Camera on 2019 iPhones Said to Enable 3D Sensing and Enhanced Zoom
• China Poised to Form Blockchain Standards Committee This Year
• Xiaomi Mi Band 3 to launch alongside Mi 8 on May 31, company confirms
• OKEX will support TRON blockchain upgrade and token migration
• DDEX Native Mobile App Closed Beta VIP Questionnaire
• FBI warns public to reboot Wi-Fi routers to counter ‘VPNFilter’ malware
• The Honor 10 is unrivalled in AI photography and design
• Tesla hires executives from Amazon, Apple and Snap

MAIO 29

• Second reports suggests Apple plans to drop LCD in next year’s iPhones
• Facebook to be banned in Papua New Guinea for a month
• Google Translate has a savage Easter egg calling out flat-Earthers
• iOS 11.4 coming today, HomePod gains multiroom audio and stereo pairing with AirPlay 2
• Elgato launches Eve Aqua to let you control your garden hose and sprinklers with HomeKit
• Anders Larsson and Joakim Holmer join the Horizon ICO Team
• Motorola might release a 5G Moto Mod with a new flagship phone
• OnePlus removed Always-On Display from OnePlus 6 at last minute

MAIO 30

• Ramdev launches messaging app Kimbho that will rival WhatsApp
• Apple Seeds First Beta of iOS 11.4.1 to Developers
• WhatsApp is said to hasten payments push in biggest market
• FBI links North Korea hackers to two more malware attacks
• HMD Global announces Nokia 5.1 and 3.1 with Android One and Nokia 2.1 with Oreo Go edition
• Xiaomi Redmi 6 Plus spotted on China’s TENAA website with notch, Android 8.1
• Tesla Model 3 Gets CR Recommendation After Braking Update
• OnePlus admits there’s a OnePlus 6 bug that silences phone audio
• Moto G6 now available on Amazon as a Prime Exclusive

MAIO 31

• MacBooks and iPads not coming at WWDC, redesigned Apple Watch will work with same bands
• Swadeshi messenger ‘Kimbho’ goes off Play Store, gets roasted on Twitter
• Xiaomi Mi TV 4 75-inch, Mi Standalone VR launched
• iOS 12 will reportedly show how much time you’re spending on your iPhone
• The Xiaomi Mi 8 is a blatant iPhone X ripoff with a full-sized notch
• Yongnuo Unveils 50mm f/1.4 II Lens, Replacing Its Canon Clone
• Microsoft is killing off Groove Music iOS and Android apps
• Lenovo’s notch-less and bezel-less Z5 to launch on June 5th
• Canon officially ends sales of film cameras
• The Huawei Watch 2 gets a refresh for the Chinese market