Facebook Messenger offers new privacy controls

The latest update coming to Facebook Messenger introduces new privacy settings that limit who can send you messages. Like a feature offered on Instagram, the messaging app will soon test settings that let you "decide who can message or call you directly, who goes to your requests folder, and who can't message or call you at all." It will also try out automatically blurring photos sent by users who aren't your Facebook friend, which we assume is meant to keep out inappropriate or unwanted images from strangers.

For iOS users, you can now enable Messenger's "app lock" feature, which lets you configure the app to need a face or fingerprint authentication before opening your messages. Android users are expected to get the security feature soon.

Source: Engadget

Is the Microsoft Xbox Series X launching in November?

A Microsoft executive may have confirmed the release month of the upcoming Xbox Series X console ahead of the Xbox Game Showcase. Bloomberg's Dina Bass asked Microsoft CFO Amy Hood during an investor call if the gaming machine is "still on track" for its launch. And Hood mentioned that it was on track for the November holidays launch. When asked to clarify, Bass tweeted, "It was in response to a question from me and I said 'new console' and "November holidays.' Her answer was the single word 'yes.'"

A November launch isn't out of the ordinary, as this would follow the release schedule of previous Xbox consoles. Microsoft is still using the "Holiday 2020" tagline for its marketing purposes, but we may or may not hear more information at the Xbox Games Showcase. We'll keep you posted for any updates.

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OnePlus Buds will be coming to Canada

While we don't know if OnePlus plans to sell the new OnePlus Nord 5G here, the company's new wireless earbuds will be coming here. The OnePlus Buds will launch on July 27, and it will be available for US$80 (around CA$107). It will be available first in white. The gray variant is coming in August, while the "Nord Blue" version will be an exclusive colour for Europe and India. One of the notable features of the earbuds is its charging speeds. With Warp Charge, you can get 10 hours of listening from a 10-minute charge. With the accompanying charging case, the Buds can get 100 minutes' worth of listening time with the same charge time. Its 430mAh battery promises 30 hours Of listening, which is six hours more than the Apple AirPods.

OnePlus packs in a 13.4mm dynamic driver in each earbud and adds Bass Boost and Dolby Atmos. It supports Fast Pair and customizable long-press and double-tap gestures. The OnePlus Buds come with IPX4 water resistance to handle a bit of sweat and water splashes.

Source: GSMArena