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Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 is Soft-Bricking Pixels: Here’s How to Fix it
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As soon as the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 2 update landed, a few users on Reddit reported their Pixels were soft-bricked after sideloading the update. The attempts to restart Pixels once the QPR3 Beta 2 update is installed resulted in the device getting stuck on the Google logo. Fortunately, flashing the previous Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update should restore your device to a working state.
Xiaomi 14 Launched in India: Check out the Price and Specifications
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After the global and Chinese launches, the Xiaomi 14 has finally made it to the Indian shores. If you're eyeing a premium Android device, the Xiaomi 14 could be a good contender. It comes with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Leica-tuned cameras, a 4,610 mAh battery with 90W wired charging and 50W wireless HyperCharge support. The phone will be available in India in three colors - Black, White, and Jade Green.
5 Best Nothing Phone (2a) Alternatives in India
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If the Nothing Phone (2a) is not your cup of tea, there are a few alternatives you can buy. Phones like the POCO X6, Motorola Edge 40 Neo, iQOO Z7 Pro, Redmi Note 13 Pro, and OnePlus Nord CE 3 are all great mid-range devices under Rs 25,000 and come with features that easily rival the Phone (2a).
Nothing Phone Glyph Interface Uses: The Only Guide You’ll Need
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In a world with distracting colorful UIs, the Glyph lights draw a line to help you remain focused. There are plenty of things you can do with Glyphs besides using it for notifications, so here's our guide on the various uses of Nothing's Glyph interface, the only guide you will need. Some of the best Glyph features are Flip to Glyph, Custom Glyph ringtones, and Glyph Progress tracker.
How to Turn Glyph Lights on or off on Nothing Phones
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Glyph lights offer lots of unique use cases on Nothing phones. From helping users to know the status of something on the fly, to silently alerting them when notifications arrive, the features that use the Glyph interface could be extremely helpful in scenarios when the user would usually get distracted. However, if you want to turn them on/off, there are four ways to do it — from the Settings app, Quick Settings, when receiving calls, and using the Bedtime Schedule option.
Pixel 8a Leak Suggests a Sharp Price Hike and a 256GB Variant
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Phones from Pixel 4a through Pixel 7a have all cost under $500, but recent leaks about the upcoming Pixel 8a suggest that might change. According to WinFuture and their dealer connections, the Pixel 8a could end up costing well over $600 for the base variant. Besides, Google will also sell a 256GB variant that could cost around $679.
Nothing Phone (2a) Launched in India: Specs, Price, and More
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Nothing has finally launched Nothing Phone (2a), the company's first mid-range device. It comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, MediaTek 7200 Pro, plastic back and frame. It runs Nothing OS 2.5 based on Android 14 with a promise of three major Android updates, and features dual 50MP camera units. With a price of Rs 19,999 after applying bank offers, the phone rivals the likes of POCO X6, OnePlus Nord CE3, and the Realme 12 Pro.
What Is Health Connect on Android, How to Use and Supported Apps
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Health Connect is a framework module in Android that syncs various parameters of fitness data across all fitness apps on your Android devices. For example, you could sync data between two fitness apps like Fitbit and Samsung Health since the data is stored and synced via the Health Connect framework.
8 Best Smart Rings You Can Buy in 2024
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Popular manufacturers, including Samsung and Apple, will soon peddle into the Smart Ring business. However, if you're eager to try the tech to see for yourself what all the hype is about, here are the 8 best smart rings you can buy in 2024. Some of our picks are the Oura Ring Gen3, Ultrahuman Air, and Ringconn Smart Ring.
Xiaomi HyperOS Launched in India: List of Supported Devices
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Xiaomi is betting big on HyperOS as it yet again highlighted all the new features and improvements coming to the same in the coming months. HyperOS was announced globally during the Xiaomi 14 Series launch but in the recent keynote that was streamed on Xiaomi India YouTube channel, the company briefed the new features and announced update timelines for India devices.
First Galaxy Z Fold 6 Renders Reveal a Boxy, Uninspiring Design
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Steve H.McFly, one of the most popular leakers has shared the first Z Fold 6 renders and the images point toward a bolder and sharper design language. We expected the Z Fold 6 to feature many changes but that doesn't seem to be the case as this leak suggests that Samsung has run out of design ideas or wants to use the old formula as much as it can.
MWC 2024: Moto’s Wearable Wrist Phone Is Cool & All, But It’s Not Practical
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Lenovo-owned Motorola has made a concept phone that can also act like a wearable device, serving two functions in one device. The phone requires you to wear a strap with magnets, and the phone's body has magnets to latch on to the strap. Motorola says it's still a concept and might not be coming anytime soon to the market. Regardless, we think it should remain a concept.
OnePlus Watch 2 Launched with Wear OS 4.0 and Big Battery
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The OnePlus Watch 2 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, 32GB storage, 2GB RAM, 500 mAh battery that can last up to 100 hours in smart mode, and two color options. It's priced at $299 or Rs 24,999 in India and rivals the Galaxy Watch 6 and 6 Classic.
MWC 2024: Samsung Teases Galaxy Ring Launch for ‘Later this Year’
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In an official blog post, Samsung has yet again teased the launch date for Galaxy Ring. Furthermore, it mentioned a few upcoming features, including My Vitality Score, Booster Card, and Sleep Apnea, that could enable more insights in health tracking using its wearables.
All Motorola Phones Launching This Year Will Feature Corning Gorilla Glass
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Motorola has struck a deal with Corning to use Gorilla Glass in all Motorola devices launching in the second half of this year. While most Motorola flagships already come with Gorilla Glass, this deal is probably to bring Gorilla Glass to Motorola's mid-range devices.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Launched Globally with Mighty Powerful Cameras
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Xiaomi has finally launched its flagship of the year, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra globally at MWC 2024. The smartphone comes with quad-camera setup with the primary being a Sony LYT-900 1-inch sensor, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a large 5,300mAh battery with 90W wired and 50W wireless charging.
Another One Bites the Dust: Google is Killing Google Pay in the US
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Google posted on its blog that Google Wallet will be replacing Google Pay, and the latter will no longer work starting June 4, 2024, in the US. Folks outside of the US where Google Pay is prominently used needn't worry.
iQOO Neo9 Pro Launched in India: Price and Specifications
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The iQOO Neo9 Pro has been launched as a flagship killer with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 50MP Sony IMX920 main camera with OIS, and a FHD+ 144Hz display with 3000 nits peak brightness, all at an asking price of Rs 35,999 for the base 8/128GB variant. The higher storage variants feature UFS 4.0 storage.
Genshin Impact Daily Check-in Reward Guide (Free Primogems)
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Primogems are obtained mainly from in-game events and mail while some of them can be obtained by participating in web events and checking into Hoyoverse's daily check-in system in HoYoLab. A total of 60 Primogems can be obtained in 18 days if you check-in daily.
OnePlus Watch 2 Confirmed with 100-Hour Battery Life & New Design
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OnePlus will launch the OnePlus Watch 2 on February 26 at 8:30 PM IST at Mobile World Congress in Spain. The watch is expected to boast a stainless steel body, Snapdragon W5 Gen 1, and WearOS 4.0 operating system.
First OnePlus 12 Green Line Issue Pops Up: Should You Be Worried?
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A OnePlus 12 user posted in the OnePlus Community that they see a green line on their 15-day-old OnePlus 12. The user also said the phone has never been dropped or used harshly. OnePlus is yet to respond to the incident.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Camera Specs Out: Best Camera on Android Yet?
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Xiaomi 14 Ultra launches on February 22 in China and Globally on the 25th. The company's founder and CEO, Lei Jun, posted official renders of the back of the device giving us our first look at the camera sensors and their specifications. The primary sensor on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra will be a 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor.
How to Install Android 15 Developer Preview Right Now
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Google has released the first Developer Preview of Android 15. You can install the same using Android Flash Tool and enabling USB Debugging on their Android device. You will also need a PC with Chromium-based browser with a USB-C cable.
The First Android 15 Developer Preview is Here
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Android 15 DP1 has landed and while the update doesn't bring significant changes, it should pave the way for future Developer Preview releases and Betas. Most of the changes in the build are related to privacy and security, and quality of life feature improvements.
Nothing Phone (2a) Early Price Leak Packs a Surprise
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With less than a month left for the Nothing Phone (2a) launch, we have a shot at the potential Europe pricing. Dealabs, a France-based deals website, suggests the base variant of Phone (2a) could retail for €349 or $375.
Genshin Impact 4.5 Primogems Count (Estimated)
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Genshin Impact version 4.5 is expected to drop around 8,880 Primogems translating to 55 Intertwined Fates for free-to-play players. Welkin can get you to 13,080 Primogems or 81 Fates in total, while Welkin + Battle pass can get you 14,400 Primogems or 90 Intertwined Fates.
How to Recover Deleted Apps and Games on Android
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There are chances that you may have uninstalled applications on Android which you might want to install again later but don't remember their name. Luckily, Google Play Store remembers all your previously installed apps and games. All you need to do to recover them is go to Manage apps in the Google Play Store and reinstall them one by one or in batch.
What is Android Safe Browsing and How it Works
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The Android Safe Browsing feature will alert you of potentially harmful websites, redirect links, or phishing links in supported apps. Safe Browsing uses Google's SafetyNet Safe Browsing API from the Google Play Services to weed out harmful links. It can be enabled by going to Settings -> Security and Privacy -> More Security and Privacy -> Android Safe Browsing.
First Android 15 Developer Preview Could Land Tomorrow
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According to a developer on Google's Android Open Source Project, the first developer preview of Android 15 could land on Februrary 15, i.e., tomorrow. The developer revealed the same, while speaking in the context of a supposed "feature" that will be released when Android 15 stable is finally out.
Nothing Phone (2a) Launch Date Announced Officially
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Nothing has officially announced the launch date of it's upcoming mid-range device, the Nothing Phone (2a). The phone will be launching on March 5, unlike what the previous rumors suggested. The announcement is titled "Fresh Eyes," which could be referring to the phone's horizontal dual camera design.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra Specs Leaked; Quad 50MP Camera Setup Expected
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Leaker Yogesh Brar posted on X some of the key specifications of the upcoming Xiaomi 14 Ultra. He suggests the phone will feature a Quad camera setup with 50MP cameras on the rear, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and a 5,300 mAh battery capable of charging at 90W.
Linux-Like Sudo Command is Here with Windows 11 Insider Build 26052
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Sudo is a tool used to run commands or apps with elevated permissions. As for what you can do with it, it's mostly used by developers and power users who want to run scripts or tools that need administrator access to do what they're made to do. Microsoft is bringing the same to Windows 11, and while you may confuse it as a Linux Sudo port, it's not but a Window's-exclusive Sudo.
Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 Has an Easter Egg for Android 15
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In the Android 14 QPR3 Beta 1 update that Google released to all Pixels above Pixel 6, the Android 14 easter egg has changed from a circle to what looks like an inverted triangle now, hinting toward Android 15's launch soon in the form of first developer preview. The inverted triangle shows a 'V,' which is an indicative to the internal codename of Android 15 - Vanilla Icecream.
5 Features We’d Like to See in Android 15
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Google has been steadily improving Android since the launch of Android 12 and is now heavily focusing on adding more ecosystem and AI features to its mobile OS. The five features we expect Google to add to Android 15 are Lock Screen Widgets, Cloned Apps, a desktop mode for Pixels, screen-off gestures, and an AI assistant in Gboard.
Xiaomi 14 Series Global Launch Set for February 25
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Xiaomi is not done with its barrage of launches and is gearing up to launch its next flagship smartphone series, the Xiaomi 14 series, globally at MWC 2024. The series will include three phones the Xiaomi 14, 14 Pro, and 14 Ultra, all powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Leica Lenses.
ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra Leak Gives Us a First Look at the Upcoming Flagship
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The Zenfone 11 Ultra will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, will boast up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM. The flagship will come with a 5,500 mAh battery capable of charging at 65W wired and 15W wirelessly. Besides, it will be offered in five colors.
Nothing Confirms Phone (2a) is Coming Soon
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In Nothing's latest community update, the company has finally confirmed they're bringing a new phone dubbed Phone (2a), codenamed Aerodactyl. Phone (2a)'s existence was first confirmed months ago by leakers on X (formerly Twitter). Additionally, Nothing's sub-brand CMF has also teased new Neckband Pro and Buds.
How to Adjust the Brightness on Windows 10
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Adjusting the brightness on your Windows 10 computer is an easy task. There are several way to go about the same and some of the most common ones include using the keyboard shortcuts, navigating the UI, and going to settings to adjust the brightness in Windows 10. Besides, if you use a PC, you can use your monitor buttons to increase or decrease the brightness on Windows 10.
Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ Launched in India Starting at Rs 25,999
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Realme 12 Pro and 12 Pro+ are direct competitors to the recently launched Redmi Note 13 Pro and 13 Pro+. The Realme 12 Pro comes with a Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, whereas the 12 Pro+ comes with a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2. The former features a Sony IMX882 primary sensor whereas the latter features the IMX890 sensor. Also, the 12 Pro includes a 2x periscope lens, while the 12 Pro+ comes with a 3x periscope lens. The Realme 12 Pro series is priced starting at Rs 25,999 in India.
Leaked Pixel 9 Renders Suggest Triple Cameras and Smaller Display
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The Pixel 9 will have a 6.1-inch display, smaller than the Pixel 8's 6.2-inch screen. Despite the smaller screen, the phone has dimensions of 152.8 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, which are larger than Pixel 8's dimensions. The renders also point toward the standard Pixel 9 getting a Telephoto lens in a triple camera setup.
The retail packaging of Pixel 8a was leaked in a Vietnam-based Pixel Facebook group today, and it suggests the A series will get a charging speed upgrade to 27W. The Google Pixel 8a may arrive in three colors -- Obsidian Black, Porcelain, and Bay. The phone will be a mid-range device with a 90Hz panel, Tensor G3, and may cost the same as the Pixel 7a, i.e. $500 or Rs 42,999.
Early Google Pixel 9 Pro Render Leak Reveals Redesigned Camera Bar
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Google Pixel 9 Pro renders have been leaked and they suggest sharper desgn, a revamped camera bump, and a flat display. The phone has the same dimensions as the Pixel 8 Pro with the only difference being it thinner by 0.3mm. The overall aesthetics are reminiscent of the latest iPhone and the Nothing Phone (2).