WhatsApp taking up all your storage? Expect a new storage tool this week

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• WhatsApp has started pushing out a new storage management tool.
• The tool gives users file deletion suggestions and several more options.

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We first heard about new storage management tools for WhatsApp back in June 2020, thanks to frequent WhatsApp leaker WABetaInfo. It’s taken a while, but the Facebook-owned team has finally confirmed official details.

The company announced that its revised storage management tool is being pushed out to users worldwide this week, and will replace the legacy storage menu (Settings > Storage and data > Manage storage).

The new storage management menu offers deletion suggestions for large files (bigger than 5MB) as well as for files that have been forwarded many times. Furthermore, users are able to bulk-delete files and sort them by age or size. You’ll also get a visual breakdown of total storage used by WhatsApp, as well as how much storage is remaining overall.

Fortunately, the legacy option of being able to view and manage storage usage by chat is still intact here. So if you know a certain group is responsible for using up most of your storage, you can quickly take action here.

It looks like the new storage management menu is simply a server-side switch rather than coming via a WhatsApp update. We’ve already received the functionality, so chances are good that it’s on the way to you if you haven’t received it yet.

Next: Essential WhatsApp tips and tricks you should know

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LG Philippines announces new Air Purifying Air Conditioners, starts at PHP 42,990

LG Philippines introduced two new air-conditioners with air purifying capabilities. It was showcased during a live-stream hosted by James Deakin.

LG's new Air Purifying Air Conditioner

LG HS09APC Deluxe Inverter, LA150EC Window Inverter now official

LG HS09APC Deluxe Inverter

The launch event was dubbed "#DualCool, #DualSavings, #DualConvenience" pertaining to the two air-conditioners having a secondary function as air purifiers. The HS09APC Deluxe Inverter is equipped with a built-in Air Purifier that can purify the air in 4 stages to eliminate 99.9 percent of viruses and bacteria within an area of 24 square meters. Its 2-in-1 purification system can filter out small dust, germs, and air pollutants such as PM 1.0. The LA150EC also has the same air-filtration system as well.

LG LA150EC Window Inverter

Both air-conditioners are dual inverters which means you can get you to 70 percent energy savings compared to regular air-conditioners. Aside from the dual inverter technology, both machines have LG ThinQ AI as well. Both can connect to your home WiFi network so that you can control it using your smartphone. Both also come with a 10-year warranty for the compressor as well.

LG also introduced its Portable Air Conditioner with Dual Inverter Compressor. It can provide ample cooling for your home while maintaining a simple way of installation and storage to save space. It is fairly quiet as well with the sound being as low as 44db only.

Lastly, the LG Puricare Mask made a brief appearance as part of a new wearable ar purifier technology category. LG Puricare Mask has Puricare filters that block harmful particles from the air. These filters are HEPA-grade and eliminate dust, viruses, bacteria, pollen, and allergens.

Price and availability

The LG HS0APC Deluxe Inverter Air-conditioner and LA150EC Window inverter are now available at the official LG store in LazMall.

Both will be part of the Lazada 11.11 sale on November 11 with the following pricing:

LG HS0APC Deluxe Inverter - PHP 50,999 (PHP 44,510 Lazada 11.11 sale price)

LG LA150EC Window Inverter - PHP 42,990 (PHP 36,742 Lazada 11.11 sale price)

What do you guys think?

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Apple announces "One More Thing" November 10 event

Apple revealed today an event happening on November 10 dubbed as "One More Thing."

"One More Thing"

MacBooks with custom Apple ARM chip?

At the event, the American tech giant is expected to announce its own Macs using ARM-based Apple Silicon chips. This could be the first time that Apple won't be using Intel processors since 2005.

Event details

Apple's animated teaser showing an Apple logo that would open like the lid of a laptop probably confirmed that it would indeed be a MacBook.

To recall, back in June at the annual WWDC, Apple CEO Tim Cook shared that Apple will transition Mac devices from Intel-powered processors to its custom Apple silicon ARM-based processors.

It aims to establish a common architecture across all Apple products which will make it significantly easier for developers to write, optimize, and develop apps for the entire Apple ecosystem.

The company also earlier said that it can get better performance with lower power consumption from its own ARM-based chips than it can with Intel processors.

Apple is rumored to start this move with a MacBook first followed by its entire product lineup up to the desktops at some point in time.

Apart from the laptop with a custom chip, Apple might also launch the macOS 11 Big Sur during the event.

Via: The Verge

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Huawei nova 8 SE with 64MP cam and 66W fast charging to launch this November 5!

Huawei nova 8 SE official poster reveals 6.53-inch OLED display, 64MP camera, 66W fast charging, and November 5 release date in China.

nova 8 SE

A new nova coming soon!

Alleged posters

Even after just announcing the new Mate 40 series, Huawei is not done and is scheduled to announce the new nova 8 SE smartphone.

This new mid-range smartphone from Huawei will feature a large 6.53-inch FHD+ OLED display with a waterdrop notch and an In-Display fingerprint scanner. At the back of the smartphone is a quad-camera module with a 64MP main camera and allegedly an 8MP ultra-wide camera and two 2MP sensors.

The poster also revealed that the new smartphone will possibly support the same 66W fast wired charging that was first introduced in the Mate 40 Pro.

Lastly, the poster reveals white and blue colorways. Pre-orders for the unannounced device will begin three days after the November 5 announcement date in China.

What do you guys think?

Sources: GSMArena, GizmoChina

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ABS-CBN News' YouTube channel inaccessible, account "terminated"

For over five hours now, ABS-CBN News' YouTube channel has been down with reports that the account has been "terminated."

ABS-CBN News YouTube channel down

Viewers told to stream via TeleRadyo for now

ABS-CBN News is aware of the problem and is working closely with the YouTube team. Here's a copy of the official statement they have released:

We are aware of the problem of accessing ABS-CBN News channels on YouTube. We are currently investigating this and working closely with YouTube to resolve the problem. In the meantime, you can catch our livestreams and news reports on the TeleRadyo Channel. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

As of writing, a quick check on the ABS-CBN News' website articles with their YouTube video embeds show this notice:

"Video unavailable" on ABS-CBN News Online's YouTube video embeds

Note that both ABS-CBN News and ABS-CBN News Channel YouTube accounts are down. On August 16, ABS-CBN News registered 10 million subscribers on the platform.

Meanwhile, ABS-CBN Entertainment YouTube channel, the first Filipino YouTube account to have reached 30 million subscribers, is accessible along with other ABS-CBN owned YouTube channels. Viewers may also opt to watch TV Patrol in today's Kapamilya Online Live Livestream via this channel later today.

It was on May 05, 2020, when ABS-CBN was forced to go off air as its franchise expired. Lawmakers also denied the Kapamilya network's bid for a fresh franchise on July 10, 2020.

We'll be updating this article as details become available.

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