Anshuman Jain - Page 3

As a tech journalist, I dive into the ever-evolving tech landscape with a particular interest for smartphones, apps, and gaming. With a passion for sharing insights, my articles blend expertise with a friendly touch—think of me as your friendly neighborhood tech support.

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Instagram Is Testing a New Auto-Scroll Feature for Chronic Reel Watchers

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Instagram is testing an auto-scroll feature that plays reels continuously without you even lifting a finger. The feature can be enabled by tapping the 3-dots below the share icon, and then turning on the toggle for Auto-scroll. It is available to a limited number of creators and users as of now, but could roll out for everyone very soon.
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These 8 Brand-New Emojis Are Heading to Your iPhone Soon

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The Unicode Consortium has announced a set of 8 new emojis on the occasion of World Emoji Day. The new emojis include: Apple Core, Ballet Dancers, Distorted Face, Fight Cloud, Hairy Creature, Orca, Trombone, and a Treasure Chest. They might be included in the initial release of iOS 26 or added later through an incremental update.
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Twitch Begins Testing TikTok-Style Vertical Livestreams

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Twitch has started alpha testing vertical livestreams with a few streamers.The company is planning to include other features like a vertical theatre and an option to switch between vertical and classic views. Creators will also see improved camera and mic controls, along with the option to stream in vertical and horizontal layouts at the same time. 
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Jon Prosser’s Mouthy iOS 26 Leaks Land Him a Lawsuit from Apple

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Apple has filed a lawsuit against YouTuber and Apple leaker Jon Prosser, accusing him of misappropriating trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Prosser allegedly gained access to an unreleased iOS 26 build by paying off a friend of an Apple engineer. Using these details, Prosser created mockups and reported as early as January on the upcoming changes in iOS 26.
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Threads Is Opening Its Gates for Your Facebook-Loving Uncle Bob

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Threads is now offering Facebook users to sign up for the app using their existing profiles. Meta says this will help deliver personalized content recommendations based on users' preferences. Until now, this sign-up option was limited to Instagram users only.
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iPhone 17 Colors Leaked: Here’s What Each Model Might Look Like

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The upcoming iPhone 17 models are set to come with some interesting new color options. The base iPhone 17 is expected to come in new Steel Gray, Green, and Purple colors, while the 17 Air may arrive in lighter shades of Blue and Gold. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max may feature a fluorescent Orange color variant along with a Dark Blue option.
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Apple Takes on NYT with New Emoji & Genmoji Puzzle Games

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Apple has added a new Emoji Game to their News+ daily puzzles catalogue. The game requires you to fill in the blanks and guess the word using the correct emoji suggestion. It is exclusively available with the News+ subscription which costs $12.99/ per month. 
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Can Your Mac Run Cyberpunk 2077? Here Are the Official System Requirements

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Cyberpunk 2077 will support all Apple Silicon Macs, from M1 to M4 Max processors, with at least 16 GB of RAM. M1 Macs can play the game at 1440 x 900 resolution with 30 FPS, while you need an M3 Pro for 1080p 60 FPS smooth gameplay. For high fidelity graphics, users must have an M2 Ultra or M3 Max, and for very high fidelity graphics, M3 Ultra or M4 Max is recommended.
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Get Ready for Liquid Glass as iOS 26 Public Beta Likely Arrives Next Week

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Apple could release the first iOS 26 public beta as soon as next week, likely on July 23rd. This comes unusually late, as Apple typically releases public builds just days after developer beta 3. That is why it is likely we might see developer beta 4 arrive tomorrow before the public beta drops.
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Cyberpunk 2077 is Coming to Mac on July 17

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Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is coming to macOS on July 17th and it will be available via Mac App Store, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. The game will run on Macs with M-series Apple Silicon chip, featuring at least 16 GB of unified RAM. CD Projekt Red has optimized the game to run on Mac hardware and brings support for FSR and MetalFX upscaling.
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No Internet? Windows 11 Copilot Can Still Describe Images Offline

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Microsoft is rolling out a new 'Describe Image' feature on Copilot+ PCs that can analyze and generate descriptions of images, charts, and graphs. It runs locally on your system and is available from the Click to Do menu. The AI feature is rolling out first to Snapdragon X Copilot+ PCs, with support for Intel and AMD PCs coming soon.
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Apple Readies iPhone 17e for Launch Early Next Year

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Apple is reportedly planning to launch the iPhone 17e early next year. The affordable iPhone will feature the same design as the current iPhone 16e. It could include Apple's A19 processor with a reduced CPU or GPU core count.
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YouTube is Saying Goodbye to Its Trending Page After 10 Years

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YouTube is removing the Trending page and the Trending List section from the app. Instead, users can find new and viral songs, podcasts, and trailers from YouTube Charts. YouTube says there is a decline in users visiting the Trending page, so it's being replaced.
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The Next Apple Vision Pro Will Get an M4 Upgrade

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The next version of the Apple Vision Pro is expected to feature the latest M4 chipset. It will not come with any design changes, but it will feature a new, and hopefully more comfortable, strap. The new Vision Pro is slated to launch later this year, but Apple has not confirmed exact dates yet. 
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OpenAI is Developing a Web Browser to Rival Google Chrome

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OpenAI is planning to release its own web browser in the coming weeks. The browser will be based on the open-source Chromium codebase. It will answer user queries using ChatGPT and feature the Operator AI agent. 
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 Go Official with Some Major Upgrades

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 during their Unpacked event in New York. These new foldables feature bigger displays, slimmer constructions without compromising battery life. These are also, the first Samsung smartphones that come out of the box running One UI 8 based on Android 16. 
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UnifyDrive UT2 NAS Review: A Swiss Army Knife of Storage Solutions

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The UnifyDrive UT2 is a unique portable storage solution that can be more than just a typical NAS. It can turn into a USB flash drive, a home entertainment system, can copy files from SD cards and even has its own battery and WLAN hotspot which makes it an excellent option for those who like to capture things on the go.
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Nothing Headphone (1) Review: It’s Something Special

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We finally managed to our hands on Nothing Headphone (1), the company's first attempt at over-ear headphones and these come at a premium price tag of $299 going against some tough competition like Sony's XM5. So are these worth it for the price? Let's find out.
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Apple’s Liquid Glass Turns Frosted in the Latest iOS 26 Beta

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Apple has rolled back the transparent Liquid Glass effect in the iOS 26 Developer Beta 3. The latest beta replaces the transparency effect with a blurry, frosted look, which is easier to read. This change appears to be a response to the public backlash and concerns raised after Liquid Glass was introduced in the first beta.
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X Rival Bluesky Now Lets You Stay Updated with Activity Notifications

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Bluesky has adopted the activity notifications feature, which allows users to stay updated on the latest posts from specific accounts. The update also includes new notification changes, such as alerts for likes on reposts. Users now have granular controls over their notifications, thanks to the revamped alert system.
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ByteDance Prepares ‘M2’ to Replace TikTok Ahead of US Sale

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TikTok is reportedly launching a new app, 'M2', on September 5th, replacing the original app. The company has reportedly found a group of investors, including Oracle, that will take over its operations in the U.S. Once the new app is out, the older app will be taken down, and it will stop working in March 2026. 
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Users Oppose Threads DMs Over Fear of X-Like Harassment Issues

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Instagram Threads has just introduced the DMs feature to its app, but users are not happy about it. They are concerned that it violates the open nature of the app and can lead to harassment, much like on X. Meta has yet to respond to the backlash. It seems direct messaging on Threads is here to stay.
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Amazon Offers 6 Months of Free Prime Subscription Ahead of Prime Day Sale

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Amazon is offering 6 months of free Prime subscription to young adult subscribers. The deal includes faster Prime deliveries, Prime Video, a Grubhub Plus subscription, and 5% cashback on all Prime Day purchases. The offer is only valid for young adults aged between 18 and 24 years.
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Grab Paramount Premium for Basically Free This 4th of July

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Paramount Premium Plus and Paramount Plus Essential are available for just $0.99 per month as part of the Summer Sale. The Premium Plus Subscription is a better option as it offers SHOWTIME originals and ad-free viewing. Both plans are available for a limited period, and the offer price is only valid for the next two months. 
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FaceTime in iOS 26 Can Freeze Screen Upon Nudity Detection

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Apple's FaceTime app will now freeze the screen when it detects nudity or someone undressing. The app will show a warning, allowing you to end the call if you are uncomfortable or continue it. The feature is available on iOS 26 Developer Beta, and should be enabled by default for child accounts.