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How to Start Spotify Jam with Your Friends
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Spotify Jam let's you listen to the same song with friends in real-time. To start a Jam session, you need a Spotify Premium account, while your friends can join with free accounts. Both the host and participants can add songs to the Jam playlist, but only the host can remove friends or end the session. The feature can be used on Spotify's mobile and desktop apps.
How to Unhide Posts on Facebook
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You can hide your Facebook posts from the past that you now find embarrassing and remove it from your timeline. You can always bring it back to your profile but doing so requires you to visit your account's Activity log and scroll through your list of hidden posts. When you actually find it, you can use the Add to profile option to restore it to your Facebook timeline.
How to Check Someone Else’s Friends List on Snapchat
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Snapchat does not show the friend lists of other users to prevent their privacy and reduce cases of harassment and bullying. Some workarounds to this includes finding familiar people from the Quick Add list and checking the Mutual Friend tag. There's also the obvious way, that is, approaching your friends about their Snapchat friend list directly.
How to Delete Your Facebook Account
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To delete your Facebook account permanently, you need to first backup your data and unlink third party apps from your Facebook account for privacy reasons. Then you can move on to the steps to delete the account. The deletion process takes 30 days, after which it gets initiated and cannot be reversed.
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Tag Others in Your Status Updates
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WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.24.6.19 on Android reveals a new feature is in the works, and it will allow users to mention specific contacts in their Status updates. It will notify the mentioned users and allow you to increase activity on Status updates. The feature is still under development and should reach all users in future.
You Can Now Watch Music Videos in the Spotify App
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Spotify has added the ability to watch music videos for songs right from the app. This feature is rolling out in limited capacity as of now in 11 regions and will support only a handful artists with more to be included later. The feature is available in app's beta for Premium members only.
How to Make a Spotify Blend Playlist With Someone
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Spotify's Blend feature creates a playlist that combines the musical tastes of you and your friend. The feature is not locked behind a paywall and is available for free users. It can include up to 10 people. The playlist can be accessed through the library and shows the avatar of the person who added each song.
7 Fastest Ways to Gain Karma on Reddit
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Karma points on Reddit help to indicate trustworthiness and authenticity of an account. It also helps you participate in subreddits with minimum karma requirements to avoid spam posts. To earn it, you need to get upvotes on the platform through your posts and comments that are discussion worthy and helpful.
TikTok is Coming After Instagram with Its New Photos App
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TikTok is set to release a standalone photo-sharing app - TikTok Photos, to exclusively share photos and image media. The app will allow users to sync their public posts and reach like-minded people. The new app shares a similar color scheme with the TikTok logo and features the letter "P" for Photos and it may launch soon.
How to Tell If Someone Unadded You on Snapchat
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To learn if someone has unfriended you on Snapchat, you can check for certain clues in the app. These include checking the "My Friends" list, looking for an "x" icon, visiting their profile page, noticing missing calling options and more. These signs can help determine if someone has unadded you on the app.
You Can Now Edit and Modify Google Gemini Responses; Here’s How
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Google's latest update for Gemini allows users to modify and regenerate specific portions of a response according to their preferences. The feature can be used to replace portions of text with a different prompt or you can simply ask Gemini to regenerate selected text or make it shorter or longer. The new feature is available for everyone but is limited to the Gemini web app.
How to Create an Event on Facebook
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You can use Events on Facebook to create and manage gatherings. To create an event, choose its privacy, add a location or virtual link, and invite guests. Users can also add co-hosts or enable chat with guests. Facebook Events can also be used to discover ongoing events.
What Does the Green Dot Mean on Snapchat
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The green dot on Snapchat indicates a user has been recently active on the app. Snapchat calls it Activity Indicator and it can only be located inside the Add Friends screen. If you don't want others to share your activity status, you can disable it in the Snapchat app's settings.
How to Add Sounds on Discord Soundboard
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Discord Soundboard lets you add custom sounds to react to an ongoing conversation in a voice channel in your own way. You can record your own sound, crop audio clips from videos or download sound clips from a website to add it to your server's Soundboard. Discord only lets you add up to eight sound clips of 5 seconds each. Clips should be in MP3 format and should not exceed 512 KB in size.
How to Fix ‘Awaiting Endpoint’ Error on Discord
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If you're looking for ways to resolve the "Awaiting Endpoint" issue when connecting to a voice channel on Discord, the following troubleshooting methods should help fix it. The "Awaiting Endpoint" issue can happen due to internet connectivity problems, Discord server being down, or issues with the app itself. The methods provided in this guide should help you resolve the problem on Discord.
How to Turn Off Read Receipts on Instagram
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You can hide the "Seen" label for messages sent to you on Instagram by turning off read receipts. You can either disable this feature for individual chats or for everyone you DM, depending on your needs. Disabling this will also stop showing read receipts for messages you send to someone on Instagram.
Nothing Phone 2a’s AI Wallpaper Feature Is Simple Yet Elegant
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Nothing Phone 2a comes with a new feature called Wallpaper Studio which uses AI to generate wallpapers. It can be found within the customisation menu and lets you create backgrounds by mixing and matching different effects and styles. You can even download the wallpapers locally to your device.
CMF By Nothing Launches Buds and Neckband Pro with ANC, Large Drivers
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Nothing's sub-brand, CMF, has released two new audio devices: CMF Buds and Neckband Pro. CMF Buds features 12.4mm drivers, Ultra Bass Technology 2.0, and 42dB of ANC. The CMF Neckband Pro has 13.6mm drivers, Spatial Audio Effect, and 50dB of ANC. Both devices support Bluetooth 5.3, water/dust resistance, and dual device connectivity. They are available in Dark Grey, Light Grey, and Orange colors and can be purchased on Flipkart and CMF website.
How to See Who Stalks Your Instagram Profile
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To see who stalks you on Instagram, check for suspicious followers inside your account and unusual interactions within your posts. People who constantly view your stories and interact with them can also be potential stalkers. Once identified, you can block or report these accounts to authorities. You can always seek help from friends and family when needed.
What Does the “x” Icon Next to a Snapchat Name Mean?
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Some conversations on Snapchat may show an "x" icon next to them to indicate that the person you are chatting with is not on your friends list. If this happens for someone who you're already friends with, it means that this user may have removed you as a friend. You can remove the "x" icon by accepting any pending requests, asking others to accept your requests, clearing conversations, re-logging into your account, force closing the Snapchat app, or clearing the app cache.
Why Are My Instagram Stories Blurry? How to Fix
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Instagram stories may look blurry due to a slow network, incorrect dimensions, or compression from added elements. To fix this, ensure a stable internet connection, upload stories in ideal dimensions, enable high-quality uploads, disable data saver, and avoid adding music or filters before uploading. If these don't work, try updating the app or using common fixes for random glitches.
Spotify’s New Audiobook-only Plan is Here but Premium Gives You More
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Spotify has introduced a new Audiobooks Access Tier for $9.99/month, giving users access to its library of 200,000+ books with a 15-hour listening limit. The new plan does not provide any additional benefits over the existing Premium subscription. The main advantage of Spotify's audiobook service is unrestricted access to over 200,000 titles on the platform.
Instagram’s New iOS Widget Lets You Capture Stories from the Lock Screen; Here’s How
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Instagram has introduced a Story camera lock screen widget for its iOS app, allowing users to access the camera directly from their lock screen. This new feature, similar to Snapchat's camera widget, provides a convenient shortcut to capture and share stories quickly without having to open the app.
How to Switch Back to Personal Account on Instagram
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This guide outlines the process to switch your business or professional Instagram account to a personal one in a few easy steps. We have included the steps for both the mobile app and desktop website. We also discuss the effects of changing your account type, the features you will miss out on, and whether you should change your account type on the platform or not.
Latest Chrome Update Makes Search Suggestions More Helpful
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Google has released updates for the Chrome browser which aim to provide helpful suggestions even with poor connectivity, and will be rolled out to more users gradually. The updates are designed to make searching more convenient and appealing, with image thumbnails in suggested queries.
WhatsApp for Windows Lets You Pop-Out Chats for Focused Interactions
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The Windows app for WhatsApp is getting a pop-out chat feature found in the latest beta for the app. This will allow users to open an ongoing conversation in a separate window. This will be most useful in situations when you have to chat with multiple users but don't want to continue switching from one chat screen to another.
How to Use ‘Add Yours’ Sticker in an Instagram Story
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The 'Add Yours' sticker is an interactive sticker on Instagram that you can add to your story and encourage your followers to reply to it with their story, creating a chain of sorts. To use this sticker, create a story on Instagram, tap on the sticker icon and choose 'Add Yours' sticker and add it before sharing. This is a great way to driver engagement for influencers and businesses.
Gboard’s New ‘Scan Text’ OCR Tool Is My Favorite New Feature
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The latest Gboard beta for Android includes a new Scan text feature, which allows users to scan and insert text from the real world without needing to switch to a separate app. It is works similar to the OCR feature available on Google Lens except it has some limitations, such as not being able to translate or search text directly from the keyboard app.
You Can Now Set Copilot As the Default Assistant on Android; Here’s How
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Microsoft's Co-Pilot AI can now be set as the default assistant on Android devices. The latest beta version allows users to replace Google Assistant with Co-Pilot, which can be triggered from any screen. However, it currently lacks voice activation and screenshot capabilities.
On Sunday, Elon musk ran into an issue where while setting up his new Windows 11 laptop. He couldn't figure out how to skip the Microsoft account sign up screen. Despite help from Community Notes and a number of other users online, he was having hard time figuring out a solution. So, he went to the source of his troubles, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, asking for tech support.
Truecaller Adds Call Recording Feature in India; Here’s How It Works
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Truecaller has introduced a call recording and AI-powered transcription feature in India. This new feature allows users to record and transcribe incoming and outgoing calls in English and Hindi. The recordings and transcripts are accessible within the app once the call ends. The feature is available for both Android and iOS devices, but the process differs for each platform. The call recording feature is part of the Truecaller Premium plan.
How to Hide Followers on Instagram
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Given that Instagram does not have an option to hide your followers list, you can use a few different workarounds to do the same. First is to switch to a private Instagram account as it hides your profile details from unknown users. Other than that you can remove or block people already in your followers list if you don't want them to see your followers either.
Instagram is trying out a new Game feature that can be brought up during a live session. This will let hosts and influencers play simple games like "This or that" and "Trivia" where your viewers can also take part by answering questions. It is available as a limited release to a few users and will roll out to more over the coming time.
WhatsApp Gains New Text Formatting Options; Here’s How to Use Them
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WhatsApp is rolling out four new text formatting options on top of the four that were already available to use in the messaging app. These include bulleted lists, numbered lists, block quotes, and inline code formats. The new text formatting options are live for all users and on all platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, Web, and Mac.
CMF Buds and Neckband Pro Launching in India on March 5
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Nothing sub-brand CMF is set to release its two new products, the Neckband Pro and CMF Buds. These audio devices will launch at an affordable price alongside the Nothing Phone 2a on March 5, 2024. The Neckband Pro comes with 50db hybrid ANC and the Buds will come with 12.4mm drivers. Both can be controlled using the Nothing X companion app.
Carl Pei Turns to “Carl Bhai” to Hype the Nothing Phone (2a) in India
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Nothing CEO Carl Pei started a viral marketing campaign on X by renaming his account to Carl Bhai, pulling together the Indian tech fraternity. This trend gained a lot of attention and engagement, creating hype for the Nothing Phone 2a in a price-sensitive market like India. But was this just a planned cheesy marketing campaign and did it work out in the favor of Nothing.
WhatsApp Now Stops Users from Taking Screenshots of Profile Photos
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WhatsApp's latest beta update for Android (version #2.24.4.25) now prevents users from taking screenshots of profile pictures. This feature aims to enhance user privacy and prevent unauthorized sharing of profile photos. The update is currently available for WhatsApp beta users on Android and will roll out to more users in the coming weeks.
How to Turn Off the ‘Chirping’ Sound in the Facebook App
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Facebook recently added a new 'chirping' sound with the latest update which plays while scrolling through the newsfeed on the app. The sound is intended to provide additional audio cues while swiping. However, not all users enjoy it and some find it obnoxious. To disable the feature, open the Facebook app, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Media, and toggle the Sounds for Apps option off.
How to Clear Cache for Instagram on Android and iOS
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Cache data can help improve the loading times of an app as it saves elements that an app might need frequently. However, this data can also cause issues as it increases over time, which is why it is important to clear the cache time to time. To clear cache for Instagram on Android, you have to visit the App Info page for the app and clear cache. Whereas on iPhone and iPad, you need to offload the app to do the same.
How to Edit Sent Messages on Instagram
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Instagram has introduced a new Edit feature for its direct messages that allows users to make change to their messages after they have been sent. These messages will show an "Edited" tag on top of them to let the recipient know you made changes to it. You can edit a message up to five times and the option to edit will be available up to 15 minutes of sending the message.