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Android 16’s Quick Settings Could Be a Step Backward and Here’s Why
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Google has already started working on Android 16, and one of the first major changes the giant is planning is a complete revamp of Android's notification and Quick Settings panel. Some of the major changes is in the layout, edit panel, and the way of accessing the panel, alongside a new light mode.
OnePlus Kills Oxygen Updater App: No More Quick Updates
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OnePlus seems to have pulled all the OxygenOS ROM/firmware files of all devices from their servers, and leaving thousands of Custom ROM users on OnePlus devices stuck with their favorite third-party ROMs. The Oxygen Update app had also been effected until the developer figured out a workaround which is live in version 6.4.0 of the app.
Google Maps Keeps Crashing? Here’s How to Fix It
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If Google Maps is crashing on your smartphone, you're not alone. If you're stuck somewhere and unable to navigate, you can try clearing the cache and uninstalling updates to fix the Google Maps crashing issue.
How to Share Location on Google Maps
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Google Maps has an option to share live location and it works brilliantly well. However, if you want to share a particular location for, say, meeting up with your friends, or a random barren location, all you need to do is drop a pin or choose a nearby shop and click Share. You can then copy the link to that location or share it directly on messaging apps.
This App Brings iOS 18’s AI Notification Summary Feature to Android Phones
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Apple's upcoming iOS 18 has an AI notification summary feature that, well, sums up your pending notifications. The same feature is now available on Android via the Sum Up app, and it's extremely easy to set up on any Android device. All you need is a Gemini API key, which you can get for free, and then set up the app by granting permissions.
All New Nothing OS 3.0 Features Detailed in Latest Leak
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Nothing started recruiting Beta testers to test the upcoming update, and it looks like the update's changelog has leaked, revealing all the new features like the new Quick Settings panel, Lock Screen clock design and customizations, and much more.
Best Free Antivirus Software for Windows 11
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While Windows Security is more than enough on Windows 11, you might want to try other antivirus software for extra features. Some of the best free antivirus software on Windows 11 are Avast, AVG, Avira, and Bitdefender. They all can exist alongside Windows Security but be warned as most of them come with lots of bloatware baked in, which could slow down your PC.
How to Delete X/Twitter Account
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Deactivating a Twitter/X account and not logging in for 30 days will permanently delete the account. However, restricting it will protect your Tweets/Posts from people who don't follow you, and should be used if you don't want to delete your X/Twitter account.
Enough is Enough: Google, This Wear OS Feature Needs a Fix ASAP
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Wear OS is cut for my usage but one thing I despise about the smartwatches is the unresponsive or excessively responsive tilt-to-wake features. It not only affects the battery life but could be quite annoying when it doesn't work. However, one of the best solutions to this is to add a tilt-to-wake sensitivity setting to Wear OS.
Gemini Live Could Soon Enhance Your Android Auto Experience
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Android Auto is all set to get a taste of Gemini Live which is a part of the Gemini Advanced subscription tier. Gemini could soon replace Google Assistant on Android Auto, and the strings found in the latest Android Auto Beta, "gearhead_assistant_action_Kitt_live_query" with the value "Start Conversation confirm the same.
How to Upgrade Windows PowerShell
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PowerShell is used by power users and developers alike, and if you haven't updated it in a while, there are lots of ways to do it. Some of the best ways to update Windows PowerShell is using the Windows Store, downloading the installer, using the Winget utility, or updating Windows.
10 Best Windows 11 Themes to Download for Free
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A Windows theme is a collection of images you can set to auto-change so you won't get bored seeing the same desktop wallpaper daily. The store has plenty of themes but not all of them are great. Hence, some of the best themes are Springtime Art, Architectural Structures, Rain in the City, and more mentioned in the article.
How to Reset or Change Hulu Password
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Forgetting your passwords could be scary but finding out your account was compromised is scarier; If you forgot your Hulu password or found out your account has been compromised, you can reset or change the password effortlessly by clicking Forgot password or clicking change password in account details.
10 Best Telegram Alternatives You Must Try in 2025
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Telegram is an excellent app but if you're looking for alternatives for whatever reason, some of the apps that stand out are Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, Beeper, and Discord. These apps offer great set of features while being mostly free. Some of them are open-source so you can be rest assured that your data isn't going anywhere.
How to Change Your Reddit Username
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You cannot change the username of your account unless you recently created it using your Google account or Apple ID and it's less than 30 days old. All you need to do is click Profile and Reddit will prompt you to change the username. Besides, you can always change the Display name with ease.
10 Best Android Music Players You Can Use
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If you still prefer listening to music offline and are searching for the best music players on Android, we've got you covered. PowerAmp, Salt, and FiiO are great for audiophiles, whereas Namida, Frolomuse, Eon, Musicolet, and Retro music players are excellent for those who want a minimal music player.
YouTube Music Should Steal This Cool Spotify Feature, Like Right Now!
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After switching to YouTube Music, I miss Spotify's Lyrics Translate feature. Since YouTube uses lyrics from LyricFind, similar to how Spotify uses Musixmatch, they could go ahead and implement this feature in the future if they want to. However, are there any other ways it could be implemented? The answer is yes, and here's how.
How to Find Song Lyrics on Spotify
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Spotify lyrics are available on all major platforms and have a few really nifty features. For example, you can tap a phrase to quickly jump to that part of the song. It could be extremely helpful if you like the beat or pre-chorus of a song but don't want to keep searching for the part with the seek bar. Some of the other lyrics features on Spotify include lyrics card sharing, lyrics translation, and jumping to parts of the song using lyrics.
YouTube Premium Gets a Price Hike in India; Check out the New Prices
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YouTube Premium prices have been hiked in India. According to the new plan, the monthly Individual, Family, and Student plans will cost Rs 149, Rs 299, and Rs 89. The prices of prepaid individual plans have been hiked with the annual Premium individual plan costing Rs 1,490 from Rs 1,290.
I Replaced My Pixel 6 Battery Myself, And It Wasn’t as Hard as I Thought
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I woke up seeing my Pixel 6 battery become a spicy pillow, so I went on a hunt for a replacement battery. I found a spare unit after lots of effort, and the overall replacement process was surprisingly easy. The phone now feels snappier and lasts longer, and not to mention, I saved it from the landfills and contributed to the environment.
How to Record Screen on Windows 11 (6 Methods)
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There's no shortage of screen recording or screenshot utilities on Windows 11. Windows features a couple of basic screen recording apps that can get the job done, but if you're looking for something advanced, there are third-party software that can do the trick. Some of them are OBS Studio and ShareX.
RIP Control Panel! Microsoft Set to Kill This Iconic Windows Feature
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With Settings app in Windows 10 and 11, there's hardly any reason to justify the existence of the OG Control Panel. Microsoft knows this and has decided to kill Control Panel on Windows. The giant has confirmed that it will be deprecating the Control Panel app in favor of the Settings app.
5 Best Fax Apps You Can Use on Android
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Emails have replaced Fax but the technology is not completely out of the picture. Many offices still use Fax machines and if you want to send fax using your Android phone, you can do so using apps like Fax App, iFax, Simple Fax, Snap Fax and Tiny Fax.
Pixel Watch 3 is Yet Another Google Wearable You Can’t Repair
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In a statement to our good friends over at Android Authority, Google has confirmed that the Pixel Watch 3 will NOT be repairable. This means if you break your Pixel Watch 3 display or want to replace the battery, you won't be able to do it yourself or via a third-party repair shop due to the lack of parts.
How to Create Folders and Labels in Gmail
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You can filter the emails into various categories and also block emails based on your choice of keyword. You can also choose to move a particular type of message to a custom folder by creating rules on Gmail. A new label can be created by going to settings and using the Create a label option.
How to Measure Distance and Area in Google Maps
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The ability to measure the distance between any two or multiple points in Google Maps is quite underrated. On PC, you can click a point and right-click > Measure distance to start measuring and adding points. On the phone, you can drop a pin, select Measure distance and add points to add points and measure the distance between each of them.
What is Hulu Error Code RUNUNK13 and How to Fix It
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The RUNUNK13 error means that Hulu isn't able to play a video due to an error. While it never states the kind of error, it could be due to many reasons like loss of internet connection, problems at the backend, or bugs in the app. You can fix the error by restarting the app, checking for a stable internet connection, and a few other ways.
This New Pixel Watch Feature Is the One Apple Watch Should Copy ASAP
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Google introduced a new feature with the Pixel Watch 3 called Loss of Pulse Detection, and Apple needs to copy the same as it could potentially save lives. Pixel Watch 3 will keep monitoring your heart rate and if your pulse dies down, it will quickly pull up your emergency contacts or else emergency health services to let them know about the location of the patient so that they can quickly get help.
Google Breaks 7-Year Android Update Promise with Pixel 9 Launch
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Google launched the Pixel 9 series in the 2024 Made by Google event, but weirdly, the phones come with Android 14 out of the box, skipping the tradition of including the latest Android version on new Pixel devices. This means that the upcoming Android 15 update will reduce a year from the 7-year update quota, and the Pixel 9 series won't receive Android 22. This begs the question, has Google already started backtracking on their 7-year promise?
Pixel Watch 3 vs Pixel Watch 2: Is It Better?
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The Pixel Watch 3 has a brighter display with thinner bezels, and gets a 45mm variant this time around with a 1.4-inch display. There's now UWB support with a few new Fitbit features that will probably make their way to the Pixel Watch 2. The Pixel Watch 3 is much more expensive than the Watch 2, and for the less significant "improvements" it offers, it's not worth upgrading to the same.
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Pixel 8 Pro: Worth Upgrading?
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The Pixel 9 Pro is Google's new Pro phone and it solves the common complaint that people had with Pro Pixels, i.e, the size. But how does it compare to the last year's Pixel 8 Pro? The display on the 9 Pro is smaller and brighter, the battery is smaller but the charging speed is now improved, and there's a new design language going for it. However, unless you're getting a good trade-in offer for your Pixel 8 Pro and want a compact Pixel, we'd suggest sticking to it.
Google Pixel 9 vs Pixel 9 Pro: Just How Pro is the Pro
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The differences between the Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 Pro are — the Pro has a slightly larger and sharper screen, a Telephoto camera, more RAM, whereas the standard Pixel is a tad bit smaller. The Pixel 9 Pro starts at $999 whereas the Pixel 9 starts at $799, making the latter a better bang for buck device than the Pro variant.
Here Are All The Pixel 9, 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, & 9 Pro Fold Colors
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Among other improvements, the Pixel 9 series comes in a wide range of colorways. The Pixel 9 series comes in Obsidian, Wintergreen, Peony, and Porcelain colorways. The 9 Pro comes in Obsidian, Hazel, Rose Quartz, and Porcelain, whereas the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is offered in Porcelain and Obsidian colors. The colors on the Pixel 9 are glossy whereas they're matte on the Pixel 9 Pro/XL and 9 Pro Fold.
Google Pixel Watch 3 Launched, Starts At $349
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Google has launched the Pixel Watch 3 in the Made by Google event, and while it's mostly identical to previous year's Pixel Watch 2, there are a few noteworthy features such as Ultra wideband support, smaller bezels, brighter display, a larger battery (in the 45 mm variant), and a few Fitbit app features. The Pixel Watch 3 costs $349 and $399 for Wi-Fi-only, and $449 and $499 for LTE + Wi-Fi.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Launched For $1799
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Google has launched the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, the successor to the Pixel Fold, and it comes with the Tensor G4 SoC, a new design, thinner bezels in the inner display, and a few new cameras. The phone starts at $1,899 for the 256 GB UFS 4.0 variant and goes till $2000 for the 512 GB variant.
How Much Is YouTube Premium and Is It Worth It?
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YouTube Premium offers ad-free video playback with a bunch of really useful features that elevate your video consumption experience, but is it worth paying $13.99 a month for? Features like Continue Playing, Picture-in-picture, Background playback, offline and smart downloads are great. Besides, YouTube Premium also gives you subscription to YouTube Premium, which is a great alternative to Spotify.
How to Download YouTube Shorts
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Downloading YouTube Shorts to watch later is pretty easy when you have a YouTube Premium subscription. In case you aren't subscribed to Premium, you can still download shorts using a third-party website like Savetube. All you need to do is copy the video's link and paste it in the empty text field.
Android Custom ROMs Are a Dying Breed, But Who’s to Blame?
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Custom ROMs. What used to be the pinnacle of Android modding has been reduced to a few projects with dying enthusiasm in the Android community. There are two sides to the declining popularity of custom ROMs — the user side and the manufacturer side, which is further heightened by software and hardware reaching a saturation point. Are custom ROMs a dying breed or here to stay? Read more to find out.
What is Discord Canary and How to Download It
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Discord Canaray is a development version of the official Discord app which users can download to try out new features before they arrive to the Stable version. It's available for Android, Windows, and Mac, and can be downloaded from the Discord Support page quite easily. On Android, you'd need to join a Google Group of Alpha testers.
How to Install and Uninstall RSAT in Windows 11
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RSAT stands for Remote System Administrator Tools and it's a collection of tools used for remotely maintaining Windows server. There are two ways to install and uninstall RSAT on Windows 11. These methods involve going into the Settings or using the Windows PowerShell in Administrator mode.
How to Unzip Files on Windows
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Unzipping files on Windows is no rocket science and involves Windows' built-in GUI Extract option. However, you can also use third-party apps like PeaZip and WinRAR for more advanced zipping/unzipping options, followed by the TAR command in the Terminal if you love using the command line.
Wuthering Waves has released a list of improvements and features that will be added to version 1.2 and one of them is auto regenerating Waveplate Crystals. Once the Waveplates cap is reached, Waveplate Crystals are automatically generated and can be used to replenish Waveplates later. Players can have 480 Waveplate Crystals at the maximum.