Qualcomm releases list of Quick Charge 3.0-compatible devices

There are different fast charging technologies out on the market. One of the more well-known ones is Qualcomm's Quick Charge. Now out with version 3.0, there aren't that too many devices yet that support it. But just so you know which ones do, Qualcomm released the list of Quick Charge 3.0-compatible smartphones. These include the LG G5, HTC One A9, HTC 10, HP Elite X3, Xiaomi Mi 5, General Mobile GM 5+, and LeTV MAX Pro. Of course, for quick charge to work, you'll need a certified Quick Charge 3.0 power adapter for it. Quick Charge 3.0 is said to charge devices 38 percent faster than Quick Charge 2.0 and twice as fast as version 1.0.

Source: Android Police

Google Drive lets you selectively sync subfolders

Google Drive's latest update might be considered a small one but it introduces a useful feature. You can now sync subfolders on Windows and Mac. Previously, you could only do so with top-level folders (e.g. music folder) but not with the folders within these. This gives you greater control over how much data your Google Drive files take up on your computer or how much stays on Google's servers. 

Another new feature is if you delete a folder that has shared files, it'll cut off access to other users. You'll be warned by the app if this happens and allows you to undo the action.

Source: Android Police

Apple puts an end to iTunes allowance

If you've been relying on giving your kids allowances to buy apps on iTunes, that's going to be put to an end by May 25th. Those who are trying to sign up for iTunes allowance now are being prevented by Apple. This feature automatically replenishes a kid's balance every month with a set amount ranging from $10 USD to $50 USD, which keeps kids from accessing your credit cards. Existing allowance money can still be used though.

What Apple is encouraging its users to do is use Family Sharing, which gives up to six family members access to each other's purchases. They also have an Ask to Buy feature, where the children can send a request to their parents when they want to purchase an app. 

Source: Engadget

Google Play Music might finally add podcasts to repertoire on April 18th

Rumours have heightened yet again that Google Play Music will finally be adding podcasts into its available content by April 18th. An internal newsletter sent by NPR to its partner members disclosed that podcasts will be coming to Play Music by said date. The newsletter also indicated that it will be coming to Android and "other platforms," which could mean iOS or the web as well. Of course, this isn't concrete confirmation and we have to wait until the 18th comes around. But if you're keen on just using Google apps for everything, then this rumoured addition might be a welcomed one for you.

Source: Engadget