Amazon redesigns Kindle app

You might have noticed a new look to Amazon’s Kindle app. If you haven’t, well, we’re bringing your attention to it. The app from the icon to its user interface has a newer, sleeker look. There are new things like larger book covers, new fonts, as well as a new light or dark background theme options. The bottom bar has been revamped too to show what book you’re currently reading, making it easier to go back to what you’ve been reading at any time. It also shows you Kindle’s more popular features like Home, Library, Store, and more. Search is also easier with the revamped app as it appears everywhere within the app. The redesign is available for both iOS and Android.

Staples Canada now offers unlocked iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus

If you’re interested in getting an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus but don’t want to be tied to a carrier, then you might want to head to Staples Canada. You can buy unlocked versions of the two Apple smartphones on either a 24-month Equal Payment Plan or outright. It must be noted though that Staples says it’ll be available at select stores so make sure to check before you head out. But they are also offering it on their website.

OnePlus 5T tipped to be coming after November 20th

We’ve heard tons of rumours about the OnePlus 5T (and whether or not it’s coming to the market). But the latest one from Evan Blass (@evleaks), who is known to leak pretty accurate information, gives credence to the release of the upcoming device. Blass claims the OnePlus 5T will be sporting the popular 18:9 display aspect ratio and that it’ll be coming out near the end of next month. The estimated arrival will be after November 20^th.

Some of the other rumours we’ve heard about the phone in the past include a 20MP + 20MP dual camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, and possibly a modest 3,450mAh battery bump. The last one is based off what OnePlus did with the 3T.

Source: GSMArena

You can now add a friend to Instagram Live Stories

If you think your Instagram Lives have been getting a bit lonely and dull, the app will now let you add a friend to join your live stream. The catch is your friend has to be watching your Live Story to join in. So make sure to let that person know you want them to live stream with you ahead of time. It’s pretty simple to setup. You just need to tap on the two smiley faces seen at the bottom of the screen (beside the comments text box). From there, your screen will be split horizontally and you just need to select the username of the person you want to stream with. If you want to take them out of the stream, you just need to tap on the X button on their screen. Just like a regular Live Story, you can add filters and the like as well as opt to not make the video available for 24 hours.

Source: CNET