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Microsoft Authenticator Can Now Autofill Passwords Microsoft is rolling out a new update to its password manager and 2FA app ‘Microsoft Authenticator’ that brings auto-fill support. The update is available on Android, iOS, and the web through a Google Chrome extension. The move comes just after Apple broughtiCloud Passwords to Google Chrome on Windows. According to Microsoft, the autofill servicestores all your passwords under your Microsoft account. If you’re someone who has saved passwords on Microsoft Edge, the company notes that they will sync to the Authenticator app....

Microsoft to Remove Edge Legacy from Windows 10 on April 13 Back in August last year, Microsoftannounced its plans to discontinue the old Edge browser, also known as Edge Legacy, on March 9, 2021. To support this transition, the Redmond giant startedshipping Windows 10 20H2 October 2020 update with Edge Chromium. The latest development in the phase-out process of Edge Legacy is theannouncement of a new Windows 10 cumulative monthly security update, all set to be released on April 13, 2021....

OxygenOS 11 Open Beta 2 Adds Always-on Display to OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro Following thefirst OxygenOS 11 open beta build for OnePlus 7 and 7T seriesthat gave users a taste of Android 11, OnePlus is now rolling out the second OxygenOS build for these phones. The phones in question include OnePlus 7, 7 Pro, 7T, and 7T Pro. Always-on Display on OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro The main change on the new open beta build is theavailability of always-on display(AOD)....

Telegram Was the Most Downloaded Non-Gaming App in January 2021: SensorTower Telegram managed to become the most downloaded non-gaming app worldwide in 2021. That’s according to a new SensorTower report citing download estimates from its Store Intelligence platform. According to the report, themessaging app had over 63 million installs in January, which is 3.8 times more than the same period last year. Telegram’s growth was led by users from India and Indonesia....

WhatsApp Pay Usage Declines in January 2021 Overcoming several hurdles, WhatsApp finallylaunched WhatsApp Pay in Indialast November. In the first month, the feature received a modest 0.31 million customer-initiated transactions. The figures grew rapidly to 0.81 million in December, but didn’t last long. According to NPCI’s latest statistics,WhatsApp Pay witnessed a decline in usage and stood at 0.56 million transactions in January 2021. WhatsApp Pay Transaction Volume Declines Going by the transaction volume numbers, it is evident that WhatsApp Pay has not received as much mass adoption from users as the Facebook-owned company would’ve hoped....

Apple Developing a $3000 Mixed Reality Headset with Two 8K Displays: Report Apart from developinga fully autonomous Apple-branded EV, Apple is alsoworkingon an AR/VR headset for a long time.Earlier reportssuggested that the Cupertino giant is focusing on the augmented reality (AR) aspect for its“Apple Glass”. However, a recent report hints that the company is developing a full-fledged Mixed Reality (MR) headset with advanced tech and a massive price tag, along with the long-rumored lower-end AR Glass....

Google Will Allow Pixel Phones to Measure Heart and Respiratory Rate Using the Selfie Camera In a world witha pandemic, one should be extra careful with their health and wellness. One big part of being healthy is keeping track of your vitals. And Google, with a new update to itsGoogle Fit app, wants to make it easier for its users to measure their heart rate and respiratory rate. The Mountain View-based tech giant recentlyannouncedthat users, with the Google Fit app on their Pixel devices, will be able to measure their heart rate and rate of respiration only using the devices’ front-facing cameras....