Tech wrap Aug 19: Fortnite returns to Android. Instagram explores vertical profile grid. Google Maps for Wear OS adds offline navigation. Age of Empires Mobile to launch on iOS and Android on Oct 17
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature to enhance user protection by blocking messages from unknown contacts. Called “Block messages from unknown accounts”, the feature is expected to block messages from contacts not saved in the users’ phone.
Google Maps is now available in offline mode on select Wear OS-powered smartwatches, allowing users to store map data on-device for navigation services without needing an internet connection. Offline support for Google Maps on Wear OS is now rolling out in the public beta version.
Apple is expected to launch the Watch Series 10 alongside the iPhone 16 series in September. The next-generation Apple Watch series is anticipated to bring a range of changes and improvements, including bigger displays, new chips, and possibly new health sensors.
