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Abubakar covers Tech on Beebom. Hailing from a Computer Science background, the start of his love for Tech dates back to 2011, when he was gifted a Dell Inspiron 5100. When he's not covering Tech, you'll find him binge-watching anime and Tech content on YouTube, hunting heads in competitive FPS games, or exploring Teyvat in Genshin Impact. He has previously worked for leading publications such as Fossbytes, How-To Geek, and Android Police.
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How to Update Google Chrome
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Updates can make and break things but if the recent update broke Chrome for you, chances are a new update that fixes the issues has probably already been pushed. Chrome can be updated on PC from settings. In Android and iOS, you'd need to update Chrome using the respective app stores.
Samsung Galaxy Ring FAQ: All Your Questions Answered
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The Galaxy Ring is Samsung's attempt at capturing a new category of fitness and wellness trackers. It costs $399. The Ring currently only works on Android, and if you have more questions about it's size, price, and functionality, we've got you covered in FAQ.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Z Flip 5: What’s New
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The jump from Z Flip 4 to Z Flip 5 was a significant one, but are the improvements from Z Flip 5 to Flip 6 just as significant? The answer is no. While the Z Flip 6 brings better primary camera, increased battery capacity, and processor, it also ditches the AMOLED cover screen for an IPS panel. Besides these changes, both devices are pretty much identical.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Vs Z Fold 5: What are the Differences?
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldable devices in its latest Galaxy Unpacked event. While the Z Flip 6 brings considerable improvements over the Z Flip 5, the same cannot be said for the Z Fold 6 from Z Fold 5. Besides the fact that the Z Fold 6 has a better SoC and overall design, most other specifications remain the same.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Unveiled for $1,099: Here’s What’s New
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip 6 and it comes with vastly improved performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, an increased battery capacity and charging speed of 4,000 mAh and 45W, and a better primary 50 MP camera. The RAM has also been increased to 12 GB, and so has the price with the base variant of the Z Flip 6 now costing $1,099.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Launched at $1,899: Here’s Everything New
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The Z Fold 6 has been launched and if you're wondering about the improvements, it has a smaller form factor, a vastly improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a faster charging speeds. Besides, most of the specifications are almost identical to the Galaxy Z Fold 5. The Z Fold 6 starts at $1,899, a $100 price increase from last year.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra Launched: All You Need to Know
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra, its answer to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. It features a 1.5-inch Super AMOLED display protected by Sapphire Crystal, a large 590 mAh battery that can last for four days, and the new W1000 processor which is twice as fast and power-efficient as last-gen W930 SoC. The Watch 7 Ultra starts at $649.
Samsung Galaxy Ring Launched at $399: Here Are the Specifications
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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Ring during Samsung Unpacked. The Ring is build from Titanium and weighs around 2.3-3 grams. It comes in nine sizes from 5 to 13. The inner band houses an array of sensors including Heart Rate, SpO2, PPG, Sleep, and ECG. The Galaxy Ring works with Android devices, costs $399.
Google TV vs Roku: Which Is The Best Streaming Device?
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Google TV vs Roku is a hot debate but one platform does reign over the other overall. While Google TV offers extremely personalized recommendations and integrates tightly with the Google ecosystem, Roku catches up with its simple and easy to use user interface, lower price, apps and channel library, and reliability. Ultimately, Google TV comes out as a victory in the comparison.
How to Restart a Windows Computer (5 Ways)
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Restarting Windows is one of the fundamental things that you'll see yourself doing often. Some of the ways to restart your Windows PC is from the Start menu, using at least three different keyboard shortcuts, using the Command Prompt, by force restarting using the power button, and by creating a shortcut.
CMF Phone 1 Price Leaked Ahead of July 8 Launch!
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The pricing of the CMF Phone 1 has accidentally been leaked via a Flipkart advert on YouTube. First spotted by an X user, the CMF Phone 1 will retail for Rs 17,999, and the price comes down to Rs 14,999 probably after bank and exchange discounts. The first sale of the phone is on July 12 at 12 PM.
How to Block a Number on Android
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You may want to block a number on Android for many reasons. Perhaps spammers are troubling you or you may want to block a personal contact. Most Android devices use Google dialer and you can block on the same by long-pressing a number > tapping Block and report spam. If your default dialer app is different, we've got you covered with individual guides on different dialers as well.
8 Best Android Tablets in 2024: Which One to Buy?
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The Android Tablet market has been booming recently. From Samsung to Xiaomi, and OnePlus, some of the best Android tablets you can buy are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, S9+, Xiaomi Pad 6, Xiaomi Pad SE, Lenovo Tab P12, and the Amazon Fire HD 10.
12 Best Smartwatches in 2024: The Only Guide You’ll Need
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If you're considering getting one for yourself, finding the best one in this giant market could be hard. To make it easy for you, the best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch Ultra 2, followed by the best Android watch, the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic. The best smartwatch for Android users is the Galaxy Watch 6, followed by more in the article.
8 Best Weather Apps for Android
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The built-in weather app on your Android device isn't much capable; however, there's no shortage of good third-party weather apps. Apps such as Windy.app, Weather Underground, and The Weather Channel provide deeper insights, whereas the rest can give you a quick glimpse at the forecast and conditions.
How to Delete Photos from Google Photos
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Google Photos makes it really convenient to delete photos you no longer need in a jiffy. With shortcuts such as slide to select photos, you can select multiple pictures at once to batch delete them and move to the bin. Photos that you delete are not permanently lost but are stored in the Bin where they stay for 60 days before getting deleted forever. You can restore photos from the Trash by tapping the photos and tapping Restore.
Samsung Unveils New 3nm Exynos W1000; Likely Powers Galaxy Watch 7
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Samsung has announced the Exynos W1000, a new 3nm chip for wearables. This chip promises significant improvements over the previous generation, including faster app launches, better overall performance, and potentially much longer battery life for the upcoming Galaxy Watch 7.
What Is Spotify Premium Duo and How Does it Work?
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Given how Spotify Premium Individual prices have plummeted in the last few months, switching to duo could be a pretty cost-effective move. Spotify Duo costs $17 vs $12 for the Individual plan, and could be value for money for couples or friends living at the same address.
Pixel 9 Leaks Again, But In a New Vibrant Pink Color
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A video surfaced online gives us a detailed look at the upcoming Pixel 9 in vibrant Pink color. Previous rumors and leaks pointed toward the existence of a Peony colorway and this could be the one. The camera module is bigger than we expected with a lighter pink color on it, and the edges of the phone are slightly rounded. The Pixel 9 series is expected to launch on August 13.
How to Install and Play Wuthering Waves on Steam Deck
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Wuthering Waves version 1.1 is now playable on Steam Deck. Here's how to install and play Wuthering Waves on Steam Deck. You will need to download the installer, add it as a non-steam game, and follow the instructions in this guide to be able to play the game. Installing the game requires you to boot into Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.
How to Fix Steam Disk Write Error
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Steam Disk Write Error is an uncommon error that occurs when Steam isn't able to access and write on a disk. This could be both due to software restrictions like missing permissions or hardware issues such as a bad hard disk. Thankfully, there are many fixes you can try to quickly get back to installing and playing your favorite games like removing Read-only permission, verifying the file integrity, restarting your PC, etc.
How to Delete a Playlist on Spotify
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Stale playlists tend to pile up in your library, and you might want to delete them to clean up your account. To delete them using the Spotify app on your phone, go to Your Library > select a playlist > 3-dots icon > Delete Playlist. On PC, launch Spotify > right-click on a playlist in Your Library > Delete.
What Is the Keyboard Shortcut for Full Screen on Windows and Mac?
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Switching to full screen on your PC using full screen keyboard shortcuts makes consuming content a tad bit immersive. Each operating system has different and multiple ways of switching to full screen. On Windows, it's by using the F11 key, whereas on macOS it's Command + F.
Nothing Confirms Dimensity 7300 For CMF Phone 1
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CMF by Nothing has announced that the CMF Phone 1 will be powered by the Dimensity 7300 SoC. It's an eight-core SoC with four performance cores and four efficiency cores and is based on TSMC's 4nm process. The 7300 has 4 x Cortex-A78 performance cores and 4 x Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The CMF Phone 1 launches on July 8.
YouTube Premium Brings Shorts PiP Support, Jump Ahead & More
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YouTube Premium users are getting features like Smart Downloads and Picture-in-picture in Shorts that many users already use when watching long-form content. Besides, the platform is also rolling out Jump Ahead alongside comments summarization and a chatbot to ask questions about videos which are all Premium-exclusive.
5 Reasons Why I’m Never Buying a Pixel Watch Again
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I switched to a Pixel Watch 2 from a Galaxy Watch4, and I regret it because the Fitbit app is inferior, the watch lacks essential features, a practical form factor, and competitors like Samsung and OnePlus are making better Wear OS smartwatches. One of the other reasons why I dislike the Pixel Watch is due to its extreme ecosystem lock-in.
How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Authenticator
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If you're new to two-factor authentication or password managers and want to start protecting your accounts using them, the Microsoft Authenticator app has both. Just tap the + icon, scan the QR code provided by the account, and enter the 2FA code from Microsoft Authenticator. You can also enable autofill so that you won't have to enter your passwords often.
How to Add and Remove Members on Spotify Family Plan
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Spotify Family Plan allows up to six members living at the same address to enjoy the perks of Spotify Premium. After purchasing the Family Plan, you'll need to invite members to your plan, and you can do so by going to your account page and clicking Manage members under subscriptions where you can copy and send an invite link.
Pixel Phones Get So Hot That Google Wants to Teach You How to Cool Them
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Google is working on Adaptive Thermal, a feature that could help bring the temperature of Pixels down. The feature will first trigger a notification when the device temperature reaches 49 degrees Celsius. If it reaches 55 degrees Celsius, Adaptive Thermal will warn users 30 seconds before it shuts down the phone to prevent any harm.
Spotify Premium Family Plan: How Much Does It Cost?
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Spotify's Family Plan can save you a lot of money. For starters, it can accommodate up to six accounts while costing only 40% more than the Premium Individual plan. Hence, family members can share it or you could split it among friends even if they don't live at the same address, bringing the effective cost down to $3.33 per individual.
6 VMware Alternatives You Can Use in 2024
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VMware is a popular software for Virtualization; however, if you don't like the same, there are lots of other alternatives you can use. Some of them are Nutanix, Microsoft Hyper-V, VirtualBox, Parallels, Red Hat Virtualization, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.
How to Fix DNS Server Not Responding Error
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DNS or Domain Name Service is an important system that translates human-readable web addresses to machine-readable addresses called IP addresses. If it isn't responding, to fix it you can — Restart your device, switch to a different DNS in browser, flush DNS cache, reset DNS in browser, and many more.
How to Delete Your YouTube Channel
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If you've abandoned your YouTube to tackle other issues in life and want to permanently delete it now, you can do it from the YouTube Studio. Just visit YouTube Studio, go to settings, and click remove YouTube content. From there a new tab will open and you can then follow the instructions to permanently delete your YouTube channel.
Android 15 Beta 3 Released: Here Are the New Features
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Android 15 Beta 3 is here with a bunch of new additions and improvements. The new release indicates Android 15 has reached platform stability. Some of the features include a new contrast options setting, an auto turn on Bluetooth option, changes in the screenshot preview, and more.
What To Do If You Get Scammed on Facebook Marketplace
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If you've recently been scammed on Facebook Marketplace and don't know what to do, you need to first reach out to your bank and ask them to reverse the transaction. You can then reach out to the law enforcement and file a complaint with proofs. Finally, if you shared personal info and were phished, change your passwords and use 2FA.
What is X?
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X is one of the biggest social media platforms globally. If you're new to it, here's everything you need to know about what it is, how it works, and who exactly uses it. The platform was originally known as Twitter before Elon Musk acquired it a few years ago and rebranded it to X. People post their thoughts on the platform and interact with their audience base.
How to Fix Zoom Error Code 10004
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Zoom isn't invincible to issues, and one of the common issues people face is the Zoom error code 10004. If you're getting this Zoom error code, you don't need to panic as it's quite easy to fix. Some of the fixes include updating the Zoom client, allowing Zoom through Firewall, and reinstalling it.
Pixel Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 3 XL: Differences We Know So Far
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Pixel Watch 3 series is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 series in October this year, and renders revealing the smartwatches in full glory have already leaked. According to the leaks, the Pixel Watch 3 series will consist of Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 3 XL. The former will be the same size as the previous iteration while the latter will be 45mm in size with a bigger band attachment and thicker body.
How to Use Chromebook Remote Desktop
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Chrome Remote Desktop offers a great way to connect to computers remotely via your Chromebook and other PCs. While Remote Desktop's Remote Access feature doesn't work on Chromebooks, you can use the Remote Support feature which requires an additional connection steps. Remote Desktop also comes with many settings to tweak the stream and control bandwidth usage.
Nothing OS 3.0 Teased by Carl Pei with New Lock Screen Customizations
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Nothing's founder Carl Pei has revealed a big upcoming feature coming to the Nothing OS 3.0 update coming later this year. According to the slides, Nothing OS 3.0 will bring bring cleaner, in-depth, and more lock screen styles and customizations. Besides, the widgets could get nicer animations, will be more interactive, and look more lively.
Galaxy Watch FE Unveiled as Samsung’s New Budget-Friendly Smartwatch
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Samsung has announced the Galaxy Watch FE, a budget Wear OS smartwatch, and it looks like the Galaxy Watch4. It features a 1.2-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.5GB RAM and 16GB storage capacity, 247 mAh battery. The Watch FE will run One UI 5 Watch out of the box and has a IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
How to Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070643
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The error code 0x80070643 usually occurs when updating a Windows PC. It was first reported to show up after the KB5034441 update on Windows 10. Some of the ways to fix it is by restarting your PC, replacing the old .NET installation with the latest one, and increasing the disk space for the Windows Recovery Environment.