Facebook takes out chat function in Facebook Groups

Facebook introduced direct messaging or chats within Facebook Groups last year. But now the company is taking out this feature. The chat function created within Facebook Groups will become unavailable starting August 22nd. The existing messages created there will become read-only. You can search for these threads within the Messenger app, but you will not be able to add anything else or anyone within these particular chat windows. Facebook says it's exploring new ways for group members to communicate in real-time. The shut-down, however, does not affect group messaging or group chats within the Messenger app.

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Samsung is rumoured to be shifting production from LCDs to QD-OLED displays

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A new report coming from The Korea Herald claims that Samsung is shifting away from LCD production. The company is reportedly looking to merge the technology behind its Quantum Dot OLED panels with its OLED panels to offer a single display solution. The former is currently being used for its TVs, while the latter is for its mobile division. The report claims that Samsung has started limiting the production of its LCDs at its South Korean facilities. The main reason is lower profitability and demand. It also makes it possible for the company to move production towards new QD-OLED displays. According to Samsung Display CEO Lee Dong-hoon, the company is ready to launch its first QD-OLED panels. But he hasn't specified when or what device the display will debut on.

According to industry analysts, Samsung plans to invest upwards of 10 KRW trillion (approx. CA$11 billion) in QD-OLED production and that the first product will be a premium TV. QD-OLED displays are in essence a mix of traditional LCDs and OLED displays. These don't use LED backlights. Instead, they are individually-lit by blue LEDs that convert light to red and green. Blue LEDs are said to consume less power in the process and improve colour accuracy as well.

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Google Play Books introduces new beta features on the web

Google Play Books have a new set of features for you to try out and help organize your digital shelves. These new beta features are currently only accessible on the web app. Just click on the Settings icon on the top-right corner to access the "Beta features" option.

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Apple Watch Series 5 is tipped to get two new models

The Apple Watch Series 5 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 11 on September 10th. And a peek inside the developers’ beta for watchOS 6 reveals a few more details about the new smartwatch. According to the discovery by iHelp BR, there will be two new kinds of Series 5 models: Ceramic and Titanium. The new models showed up in the pairing animations users see when they pair their new Apple Watch with an iPhone. Technically, Apple has used Ceramic before in limited edition Apple Watches for Series 2 and Series 3, but the Series 4 didn't use this material. Titanium is new, though. And it isn't clear right now if this will replace the aluminum and stainless steel models. If we are to believe the rumours, then we just have to wait a few weeks until we can confirm them.

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