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How to Factory Reset Your Wear OS Smartwatch
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If you own a Wear OS device and want to set it up from scratch, you can do it from your Watch's Settings app or its companion app on your phone. The process may differ between the plain version of Wear OS found on the Pixel Watch and Samsung's version but it's nothing too complicated. You can also move data from your old watch to the new one using the Transfer watch feature.
10 Best Wear OS Apps You Need to Download Right Now
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Like Android, Wear OS also comes with a Google Play Store to download apps. If you're new to the platform, this post will show you some of the best apps you can try on your wearable device. These apps include Google Maps, Keep Notes, Todoist, Spotify, and SimpleWear among many others.
How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to YouTube Music
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Spotify and YouTube Music are two of the biggest names in the music streaming business. If you recently switched from Spotify to YouTube Music, you might want to transfer all your playlists to the new platform. The two ways to do it are by using the TuneMyMusic tool and using an open-source app called Spotify2Ytmusic.
OnePlus Ace 3V aka Nord 4 Launched in China: Here Are the Specs
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OnePlus has launched its latest Ace series device called the OnePlus Ace 3V, which will soon launch in other parts of the world as the OnePlus Nord 4. The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 SoC and a hefty 5,500 mAh battery that can charge at 100W. Besides, the phone features UFS 4.0 storage and LPDDR5X RAM.
Setting Custom Contact Ringtones on Android is Now Easier Than Ever
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Google is rolling out a new feature in the Contacts app that allows users to set custom contact ringtones for different contacts on Android. The previous flow to add custom contact ringtones wasn't as intuitive as the latest one. You can now add a custom contact ringtone by going to the Contacts app > Fix and manage tab > Contact ringtones.
New Pixel 8a Leak Suggests 120Hz Refresh Rate and DisplayPort Support
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New exclusive information about the upcoming Pixel 8a has leaked thanks to popular leaker and features spotter Kamilla Wojciechowska. The info suggests that the Google Pixel 8a will boast a 120Hz OLED display, DisplayOut support, Tensor G3, and could bring Pixels to more countries.
How to Stop Apps from Draining Battery on Android
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If your Android device struggling to hold a charge, there it's important that you identify the apps that are draining your battery and take control. To prevent excessive battery drain, you can enable Adaptive battery, restrict apps from running in the background, force-close apps you're not using, uninstall apps you no longer use, and update them to their latest available versions from the Play Store.
Pixel 8a Release Nears as It Surfaces on FCC Database
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When a smartphone model gets listed on the FCC, it's an indication that their launch is imminent. We all know that Google launches an A series device in May, and this year's Google I/O is scheduled for May 14, which means Google could launch the 8a during the same.
8 Best Wear OS Smartwatches to Buy in 2024
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Wear OS has taken off in the last few years and its market is now bustling with great smartwatches. From the recently-released OnePlus Watch 2 to the two-year-old Galaxy Watch 4 Classic, there are lots of options. Some of the others include Pixel Watch 2, Galaxy Watch5, Mobvoi Ticwatch Pro 5, and Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.
5 Things I Want to See Google Improve in the Pixel 9 Series
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The Pixel lineup sure has come a long way since its first resurrection in 2021 with the Pixel 6, steadily improving the lineup with every iteration with the Pixel 8 series being the best so far. However, Pixels are far from perfect and the five things I would improve are the Google Tensor G4, Charging Speeds, faster storage, better modem and connectivity, and bringing Telephoto to the standard Pixel.
OnePlus Nord CE4 Launch Date and Processor Revealed
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OnePlus has announced that the OnePlus Nord CE4 5G wil be launching on April 1st at 6:30 PM. The initial and official details revealed by the company suggests the Nord CE4 will come with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 SoC and two colors — Green and Black. OnePlus has an official landing page for the Nord CE4 which mentions more information about the device will be revealed on March 14.
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.