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USB PD vs PPS Fast Charging: Explained
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In this read, we go over what is USB PD (Power Delivery) and PPS (Programmable Power Supply) and how they both differ with each other, along with a list of features for both of them. USB PD is a universal fast charging standard that allows devices to communicate with chargers and adjust charging currents. PPS is a feature of USB PD 3.0 and 3.1 that dynamically adjusts current for more efficient charging, improving speed and battery longevity.
How to See Liked Posts on Instagram
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To see your liked posts on Instagram, head over to your profile page, then tap the hamburger menu, and go to Your activity. Here tap the Likes option to see all the posts you have liked on the app so far. You can even filter through different posts based on newest to oldest and content type.
We Shot 900+ Photos with the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Its Camera Will Surprise You!
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The Nothing Phone (3a) Pro's camera offers compelling photos for a phone that is priced less than $500. The 50MP primary shooter and periscope sensor excel in daylight and black-and-white shots, but struggle with harsh sunlight and nighttime photography. Despite some minor issues, the camera offers a good experience for its price, making it a competitive option in the mid-range market.
Bluesky released its 1.99 update. It includes 3-minute-long videos, a message request inbox, accessible mute options, improved moderation reporting. This update aims to improve user experience, though the bookmarking feature remains absent.
X Experiences Major Outage, Musk Points Fingers for Cyberattack
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On March 10, 2025, social media platform X experienced a significant outage in the US and UK. Elon Musk, the platform's owner, linked the issue to a cyberattack, originating from Ukraine. Experts suggest a DDoS attack caused the disruption, which lasted over six hours.
Your Favorite OnePlus Phone Feature, the Alert Slider, Is Going Away
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OnePlus CEO Pete Lau recently shared a post on the community forums announcing the departure of the iconic alert slider in favor of a customizable button similar to how Apple did with the Action button. This has fans pretty upset as they don't wish to see the slider which has become synonymous with their devices getting retired.
Instagram Testing Community Chats Similar to Discord
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Instagram is reportedly introducing a community chat feature, similar to Discord, allowing users to create group chats with up to 250 members. Admins can moderate the chat and Meta will review the content against their Community Standards. The feature is still in its prototype phase and no release date has been announced.
MWC 2025: This AI Phone Can Replace You With a Digital Clone
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The Newnal AI phone creates a digital clone of the user using facial features and voice. The AI assistant can perform tasks like drafting emails, booking car insurance, and making payments. The device collects user data, including medical and financial records, and uploads it to cloud servers. The phone is set to launch globally on May 1st for $375.
YouTube’s Cheaper Ad-Free Premium Lite Plan Finally Expands to the US
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YouTube Premium Lite is now available in the US, priced at $7.99/month. This cheaper plan offers ad-free videos for creator-made content, excluding music and other features. The pilot program aims to expand to more regions including Thailand, Germany, and Australia. It's designed for die-hard YouTube fans who want ad-free content without a music service.
15 Best Smartphones That Stole the Show at MWC 2025
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At MWC 2025, we got to see some amazing smartphones with innovative technology and a few exciting concepts that are pushing the boundaries of a modern smartphone system, including the world's thinnest smartphone by Tecno, a solar power charging phone by Infinix and Realme Ultra with interchangeable camera lenses.
MWC 2025: This Infinix Tri-Fold Concept Leaves Us Scratching Our Heads
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Infinix unveiled a tri-folding flip phone, the Zero Series Mini Tri-Fold Concept Device, at MWC 2025. This device features two hinges, allowing it to collapse into a compact size. Its questionable form factor makes it one of the bizarre devices we spotted at the trade fair this year.
10 Best Calendar Apps for iPhone (2025)
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Looking for a calendar app on iOS to stay on top of your hectic schedule? Here are the 10 best calendar apps for your iPhone in 2025.
Google’s March Pixel Drop Brings Scam Detection and Improved AI Features
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Google has released the latest Pixel Drop update for March 2025, and it brings substantial changes for Pixel devices. It features the new Modes option that replaces Do Not Disturb, Notification Cooldown, AI enhancements, spam call detection and loss of pulse detection for Pixel Watch 3.
Apple Announces New iPad Air with M3 Chip and 11th Gen iPad
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Apple has released two new iPads: the iPad Air with an M3 chip and the 11th-gen iPad with an A16 Bionic processor. The iPad Air features a 20% performance boost and a new Magic Keyboard accessory. Pricing starts at $599 for the 11th-gen iPad and $799 for the 13-inch iPad Air.
MWC 2025: Realme’s Interchangeable Lens Vision Brings Mirrorless Cameras to Phones
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Realme has unveiled a prototype smartphone, the "Ultra", with a 1-inch CMOS Sony IMX 989 sensor and interchangeable camera lenses. This allows for high-quality, lossless photos with natural bokeh effect, rivaling DSLR cameras. Although the device may not be commercially available, it showcases a promising innovation in mobile imaging.
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro Periscope Camera Tested: The Results are Shocking!
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The Nothing (3a) Pro comes with a 50MP x3 periscope lens which proves to offer some amazing shots at long ranges and even in macros. Seeing its prowess, we have pitted it against some of the best camera centric smartphones featuring similar periscope setup to see how it fairs compared to them.
Nothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro Review: Maturing Perfection
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Nothing has released their two new midrange devices for 2025, namely the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro. Both of them share identical specs, with the Pro featuring a chunkier design and a periscope lens. If you're wondering which one is the right fit for you, read this review to get the bigger picture.
Nothing Phone (3a) vs Phone (3a) Pro: Camera Steals the Show
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The Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro offer improved specifications, like the new Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor, latest Nothing OS 3.1 update, and a bigger brighter display. But what are the exact difference between the two? Find out in this comparison of the two phones.
Nothing Phone (3a) vs Phone (2a): A Subtle Evolution
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Nothing has released their new midrange Phone (3a), and it brings some decent improvements but is it better than the last year's Phone (2a)? What is new in here, and how much have Nothing changed? Let's find out in this comparison of the Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nothing Phone (2a).
MWC 2025: Tecno Reveals the World’s Thinnest Phone Before Apple and Samsung
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Tecno showcased the world's thinnest phone, the Tecno Spark Slim, at 5.75 mm, and a tri-folding phone, the PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 Tri-Fold, at 9mm. The Spark Slim features a large battery and curved display, while the PHANTOM ULTIMATE 2 has a 3K LTPO OLED panel and a state-of-the-art hinge design.
MWC 2025: TCL 60 Series Brings E-Ink Experience to Budget Phones
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TCL has announced six new smartphones in the TCL 60 series at MWC 2025. The lineup includes the TCL 60 NxtPaper Series and the TCL 60 (non-NxtPaper) Series, offering features such as 108MP cameras, high refresh rates, and long battery life. Prices range from 109 to 199 euros, with some models available in the US and others in European, Asian, and Latin American markets.
Lenovo showcased AI Display at MWC 2025 which is a curved screen monitor with a discrete Neural Processing Unit (NPU) that allows older PCs to harness AI power. The AI Stick is a USB-C device with a 32 TOPS NPU that plugs into non-AI PCs, enabling local Large Language Models and AI-enhanced graphics apps.
The Anker Solix jacket is a wearable, sci-fi inspired piece of tech that combines weather protection with solar power. It can charge devices, a 30-watt USB-C output, and a blue LED strip for safety. While still a concept, it could be a great companion for long hikes or adventures, pending its potential release.
MWC 2025: Lenovo’s Magic Bay Takes Laptop Accessories to a Whole New Level
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Lenovo has unveiled its Magic Bay lineup of accessories for its new laptop. The modular components include a dual 13-inch display setup, 10.1-inch external monitor, and compact 8-inch AI-dashboard display. The star of the show is the Magic Bay "Tiko" concept, a compact AI emotional interaction companion that displays real-time updates and notifications.
MWC 2025: Lenovo Showcases ThinkBook “codename Flip” and 3D Laptop Concepts
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Lenovo showcased two concept laptops at MWC 2025: the ThinkBook "codename Flip" with a flexible OLED panel and Smart Forcepad. The other one is ThinkBook 3D Laptop featuring a 3.2K 3D display including and AI Ring concept. The company also introduced new ThinkPad and ThinkBook series laptops with AI-enhanced features.
How to Schedule Messages on Instagram
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Instagram has added a new feature to their DMs which let you schedule messages in advance for a later date and time. To use it, you need to type out the message, long press on the send icon and select when to send it. To manage a scheduled message, tap the Schedule message notification, long press the message itself and pick between three options: Send now, Copy, Delete.
MWC 2025: Xiaomi Showcases Watch S4 with Air Gestures, and Smart Band 9 Pro
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Xiaomi unveiled its new Watch S4 and Smart Band 9 Pro at MWC 2025. The Watch S24 has a 1.43-inch display, a 486 mAh battery lasting up to 15 days, and 150+ sports modes. The Smart Band 9 Pro features a 1.74-inch display, improved health monitoring, GPS, and a 21-day battery life. Prices are 159.99 Euros and 79.99 Euros, respectively.
MWC 2025: Xiaomi 15 Ultra with 200MP Periscope Camera Launched
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Xiaomi has just released their new uber premium flagship phone called the Xiaomi 15 Ultra. It features a 6.73-inch 1440p LTPO AMOLED display, up to 12GB of RAM, and a quad-camera setup including a 200MP Samsung HP9 periscope lens. It runs on HyperOS 2.0 based on Android 15 and supports up to 4 years of software updates. Pricing starts at 1,499 Euros for the 16+512GB version in Europe.
MWC 2025: HMD Launches Amped Buds That Can Charge Your Phone Wirelessly
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HMD introduced Amped Buds at MWC 2025. These sleek wireless earbuds feature a 1,600 mAh battery case that wirelessly charges your phone, 95-hour battery life, active noise cancellation, and environmental noise cancellation for enhanced audio and calls. The Amped Buds offer high-quality audio with EQ control via a dedicated app for both Android and iPhone.
HMD unveiled the Fusion X1 at MWC 2025, a smartphone aimed at teens. It includes parental controls through an Xplora subscription, 108MP camera, 5,000 mAh battery, and IP 54 water and dust protection. Parents can limit social media, track location, and enable School Mode. The subscription starts at €4.99 per month.
Samsung has revealed the Galaxy A56, A36 and A26 devices. They come with a 6.7-inch Full HD+ display, a 5,000 mAh battery, and IP67 protection. It features new AI enhancements like Best Face. Priced at $499, it will be available later, while the A36 and A26 launch this month for $399 and $299, respectively.
New WhatsApp Features Added in February 2025
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We are back with our monthly WhatsApp features list for February 2025. Whis time, the app has finally made colored chat themes available for everyone, while at the same time, the app is also testing some exciting new changes in the beta version as discussed in this read.
Instagram Could Potentially Split Reels into Its Own Standalone App
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There's a possibility that Instagram might launch a standalone app for Reels, code-named Project Ray. This app would feature 3-minute reels and improved recommendations. The move could compete with TikTok and bring Instagram back to its roots, but risks alienating current users.
Best iPhone 16e Screen Protectors You Should Buy
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The iPhone 16e is out now, and if you want to protect your $600 smartphone for long them consider investing in a good screen protector for the device. We have compiled a list of the best screen protectors for iPhone 16e you can get right now.
Best iPhone 16e Cases and Covers You Can Buy
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In this list, we have mentioned the best cases that you can find right now for Apple's latest iPhone 16e. Some of these cases even include MagSafe compatible rings, which let the phone enjoy the luxury of the feature even though Apple mercilessly removed it from the device.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7’s Potential Design Revealed in First Renders
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Samsung's next Galaxy Z Fold 7 is expected to be a slimmer phone with a 4.5mm thickness when unfolded and 9.0mm when folded. It will feature a 6.5-inch cover and 8.2-inch inner display, Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, and a 200MP camera lens. The device is rumored to launch in mid-July.
Qualcomm and Google Team Up for 8 Years of Android Updates
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Qualcomm is now allowing up to 8 years of Android updates on their latest Snapdragon processors. This decision, made in collaboration with Google, will enable devices to receive 8 years of security patches and updates without requiring additional effort from manufacturers.
WhatsApp Chat Themes: Too Little, Too Late?
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WhatsApp has finally rolled out its colorful chat themes feature, allowing users to personalize individual chats with 20 different shades and 30 new wallpaper selections. While it's late to the party, WhatsApp's theming experience is superior to Instagram and Facebook Messenger, offering customization options and preserving user privacy.
How to Cancel Amazon Prime Video Subscription
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Not enjoying your Prime Video subscription anymore? No worries, we will help you cancel your Amazon Prime Video subscription in no time with the help of easy to follow steps for both the website, along with the Android and iPhone apps.
A Cheaper YouTube Premium Plan May Well Be On Its Way
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YouTube's parent company Alphabet is planning to introduce a lower-priced subscription option, called "Premium Lite," which will offer an ad-free experience for non-music content at a reduced price. The new plan is expected to be available in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand.
Instagram DMs Get a New Music Sticker, Here’s How to Use It
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Instagram has introduced a music-sharing feature in DMs, allowing users to share song snippets from the app's music library. The feature is available for both Android and iPhone users with the latest version of Instagram, and can be accessed through the sticker menu in chat.