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Microsoft updates India-exclusive SMS Organizer app

TL;DR Microsoft updated SMS Organizer with a slightly reorganized UI. The update also introduced Hindi and Telugu as language options. The update should be rolling out soon. Developed by Microsoft Garage, SMS Organizer was just updated with a refreshed user interface and additional languages, reported On MSFT. First up is the fresh coat of paint, which moves the Messages and Reminders tabs to the top instead of the bottom and turns them into text instead of vague icons.

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Alexa on Fire TV can tune in to live shows by name

Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Amazon has upgraded live viewing on Fire TV. Alexa can tune into shows based on their names, not just their channels. You’ll also see new channels from IMDb, Xumo and (soon) Plex. Your Fire TV device just became more useful if you prefer to watch real-time sports and shows instead of waiting for the replays. Amazon is trotting out an upgrade to the Fire TV experience that will both help you tune into live shows and find more of that as-it-happens content.

How to use Samsung SmartThings for a Halloween fright

You can set up your existing IoT devices to aid in some Halloween fun. The coming of Halloween means that it’s that particular time of year when you can freely execute a on whacky idea, solely for the love of a stunt. Each year, I dedicate myself to creating an interactive window motif in my front yard so that I can give the kids something to look forward to as they’re trick-or-treating around the neighborhood.

Jaybird Vista 2 ANC earbuds are the toughest around

TL;DR The Jaybird Vista 2 are noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds built to last with an IP68 rating. The USB-C case features an IP54 rating and supports wireless charging. The Jaybird Vista 2 are available today and retail for $199.99. Jaybird prides itself on producing some of the toughest audio products in the market, and the Jaybird Vista 2 raise the bar even higher. These active noise-cancelling (ANC) true wireless earphones feature IP68 and MIL-STD-810G certifications.

Microsoft "Project Scarlett" console teased, along with more xCloud details

Last week, Google announced a ton of new details about Stadia, its upcoming game streaming service for mobile devices and TVs that won’t require purchasing atraditional console. Today, as part of its E3 2019 press event, Microsoft announced that it was finally allowing the public to check out a demo of its own upcoming streaming service, Project xCloud at E3, and added that a full preview will launch in October, one month before Google officially launches Stadia in November.

Runtastic launches fitness-tracking Moment wrist watch

Runtastic, an Austrian fitness company, has just launched a new fitness-tracker named the Runtasic Moment. However, unlike your common wearable, the Moment doesn’t have a display but an analog watch face, just like that Sony Wena watch. As you would expect from a fitness oriented product, the Moment features a variety of sensors to help track various statistics. It doesn’t have a heart rate monitor, but the smartwatch can keep track of your steps taken, calories burned, minutes active and monitors your sleep patterns.

Samsung loses top smartphone vendor spot to Apple in US

There has been a tug-of-war between Samsung and Apple for the top US smartphone vendor spot for some time. Not only are the companies closely matched in terms of sales figures, they tend to release their major products in different quarters: Apple launching its new iPhones in the latter half of the year, and Samsung releasing its Galaxy S flagships during the first. This leads to peaks and troughs for both companies, which regularly sees them cross over in terms of US smartphone shipments.

Android Auto version 1.2 introduces improved home screen shortcuts

How many of you are rocking Android Auto already? If you are one of the lucky ones, you may notice a new update has reached the Android Auto app, upgrading it to version 1.2. Aside from the usual “bug fixes and improvements”, this update offers some functionality upgrades, mainly to the home screen. The new improvements make the music and navigation cards slightly larger. This is not only for aesthetic purposes, though. The larger size allows Google to fit a little something extra.

Box and Dropbox Announce Updated Android Apps

Competition in the cloud storage arena is reaching a boiling point, with all major players announcing new features, more storage, and grand plans for the future.Quick recap: Apple will bake iCloud directly into OS X Mountain Lion, Google Drive is finally coming out of vaporware, and Microsoft will make SkyDrive ubiquitous, by integrating in with the upcoming Windows 8. Now, cloud storage specialists Box and Dropbox take the stage, announcing (nearly at the same time) updates for their Android apps.