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Xiaomi Confirms HyperOS 2.0 Launch Date
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Xiaomi's HyperOS 2.0 launch has been officially announced for October 29, 2024, by the company's CEO, Lei Jun. The new Android skin will be unveiled alongside the Mi 15, Xiaomi Pad 7 series and Watch S4. HyperOS 2.0 will include an improved HyperConnect framework with system-level AI capabilities, smoother animations, and AI image editing features, based on Android 15.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Release Date and Time (Countdown Timer)
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to release on October 25, 2024 with pre-loading available since October 21st. The game will come out at 9 PM PT for PC players and 4 PM to 11 PM for PlayStation and Xbox consoles.
How to Use Bluesky: A Complete Beginner’s Guide
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In this read, we have prepared a complete beginners guide to get you started on Bluesky, which is the new X alternative that people are jumping over to after X's controversial policy changes. We have discussed everything from creating a profile, managing your feed, creating a post, and editing your own profile.
Realme GT 7 Pro with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gets a Launch Date
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Realme has confirmed the launch of its new flagship, the Realme GT 7 Pro, which will come out on November 4 in China. The phone will feature Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. No word on the global release date of the device.
Spotify’s New Cover Art Maker Is Giving My Playlists a Much-Need Facelift
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Spotify has introduced a new feature allowing users to create custom art covers for their playlists. The option is currently in beta and is available in the Your Library page. The feature is available for both free and premium subscribers.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Brings Apple-like Precision to Android Location Tracking
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The Snapdragon 8 Elite Processor will include an Ultra Wide Band (UWB) chip as part of the Fastconnect 7900 connectivity suite. This integration could increase UWB chip adoption in Android smartphones, currently lacking in most models. The UWB chip, known for accurate location tracking, could improve finding lost or stolen devices.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Makes 8 Years of Android Updates a Reality; Can Qualcomm Deliver Though?
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Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset promises up to 8 years of Android updates, a significant increase from the current 4-year limit. This change is expected to enable device manufacturers to offer longer software support for their products. While it's not guaranteed that all brands will provide extended support, this move by Qualcomm could lead to longer-lasting Android smartphones.
WhatsApp Is Set to Copy This Instagram Feature for Status Updates
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WhatsApp's new beta includes a share music feature for status updates, allowing users to search and add songs. This feature, still in development, but will enhance and add a personal touch to status updates, bringing the experience closer to Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook stories.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition Launched Exclusively in South Korea
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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition has been launched in South Korea, with sales starting on October 25th for 2,789,600 won (~$2,025). The device features a larger display, and a reduced battery capacity compared to the standard model. It also boasts a 200 MP main camera and 16 GB RAM with 512 GB internal memory. The Special Edition is a South Korea exclusive, with no current plans for global release.
Realme TechLife Studio H1 Review: Good Start, Needs Polish
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The Realme TechLife Studio H1 headphones feature a sturdy plastic build with memory foam cushioning. The sound quality is well-tuned with a warm, U-shaped curve, and LDAC support. The noise cancellation is good, but the transparency mode is underwhelming. It has an impressive battery life and can last up to 70 hours.
JioCinema to Close Its Door, Merge With Disney+ Hotstar: Report
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JioCinema is merging with Disney+ Hotstar to create "JioHotstar," a consolidated platform with the combined streaming libraries of both apps. This move is primarily due to Disney+ Hotstar's superior technology. The merger, approved by the Competition Commission of India, will result in the largest OTT platform in the country.
Move over X, Bluesky Is the New Twitter
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X is making some unwanted changes related to the blocking function and their terms and services which is causing to shift to a new platform called Bluesky. With half a million new users in a day, Bluesky's interface mirrors Twitter's simplicity.
Google Photos Now Backs Up Your Pictures from Your PC, But with a Big Catch
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Google Photos now allows desktop folder backups through its website, but only on Chrome. This feature, while convenient, has limitations such as requiring the website to be open for backups and only working on Chrome. Unfortunately, it's not available on other Chromium-based browsers like Brave and Microsoft Edge.
Instagram’s Interactive Profile Cards Make It More Fun to Share
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Instagram has updated its profile cards, making them customizable. Users can change the background image to personalize their card. However, the position of the QR code and username cannot be changed. This feature is being rolled out to all users and it's a welcome change for those looking to share their profiles more creatively.
Pixel Phones Get a Huge New Feature Drop Alongside Android 15
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In this post, we have listed down all the new features Google has released in this new October Pixel drop alongside Android 15. Some notable features include Night Sight for Instagram, Underwater Photography modes, improved Audio Magic Eraser, Gemini extension for Pixel screenshots, and theft protection.
Spotify Expands Music Video Feature to Over 85 New Countries
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Spotify's music video feature is now expanding to 85 additional regions for Premium members. The "Switch to video" option allows users to watch music videos in landscape mode within the app. The feature is still rolling out and may not be immediately available to all users.
Here Are All the New Features in Android 15
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This article contains all the new features, improvements and other changes that Android 15 has brought to the table . Some of the key features that are new to Android include Private Space, App Pairs, Audio Sharing, and more.
What Is App Archiving on Android 15 and How to Use It
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Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
List of Android 15 Compatible Devices
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Android 15 stable is released and Pixel devices have already received it along with some Vivo and iQOO devices as well. Other companies are also hot on their heels to push out the latest update for their devices like OnePlus, Nothing, OPPO, and Xiaomi. We have mentioned all the devices that are eligible to get the latest flavor of Android.
Android 15 Officially Released with Private Space and App Pairs
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Android 15 has been officially launched, focusing on quality-of-life improvements. It includes new features like App Archiving, save split screen app pairs, theft protection, and Private Space for added security. The update will first roll out for Pixel 9 series, followed by other Pixel phones in the lineup.
Six Tiny Changes That Can Make Nothing OS 3.0 Even Better
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Nothing OS 3.0 brings a good set of new features and additional changes to the OS, however, there is still room for improvements and we have listed down all the changes we would like to see in the software before it rolls out to the public in stable release. These changes include new position for the pinned apps, improvements to the pop-up window and smart app drawer and more.
How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook
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In this guide, we have discussed three different methods to setup and turn on two factor authentication to log in to your Facebook account. The first method involves receiving a text message on your phone number or linked WhatsApp account, the next method requires you to set up 2FA with a third party authentication app, and lastly you can create passkeys to access your Facebook account.
Brace Yourself! Snapchat Is Adding More Ads to More Places
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Snapchat is set to introduce more ads in the form of Sponsored Snaps and Promoted Places, appearing in chat feeds and Snap Maps. Sponsored Snaps, will show full page vertical Snaps but they will be distinguishable from regular chats and will expire if ignored. This move to include more ads in the app is to help company's struggling position in the online advertising space.
Nothing OS 3.0 Hands-On: It’s Everything We Asked For & More
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In this read, I have discussed my hands on experience with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. It comes with new quick settings panel which has received a modern, dynamic makeover, and the Smart App Drawer which automatically sorts apps into categories. There are new lock screen customizations with new clock faces and widget options. The settings page has a fresh look, and the N-dot font has been replaced with a sans-serif font for better readability.
How to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication on Facebook
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In this guide, we have discussed how you can disable two factor authentication security for your Facebook account on the mobile app and website. You just have to go to Accounts center, then Password and security and head to Two factor authentication. From here you can disable the security option if you wish to. The process is pretty similar on the app and the web version of the platform.
MagSafe for Android? OnePlus 13 Could Make it Happen
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OnePlus' next flagship phone, the upcoming 13 series might come with MagSafe like magnetic charging support. This was hinted at by OnePlus China President Louis Lee on Weibo. The new standard, Qi 2, offers a magnetic charging setup, compatible with iPhones since 2023. If OnePlus 13 incorporates this, it would be the first major Android device to support Qi 2, potentially opening up MagSafe compatibility for Android devices.
How to Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account
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In this guide, we have covered different ways on how you can recover your Facebook account if it gets hacked by someone, going over basics steps like using two factor authentication to regain access to your account as well as we have discussed steps to secure your account as well.
How to Clear Browser Cache on PC and Mac
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In this guide, we have outlined the steps to help you clear your browser cache. We have mentioned the steps for popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox. The steps for Google Chrome will also work for other Chromium based web browsers like the Brave browser.
10 Best Soundboards for Discord in 2024
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In this article, we have listed down some of the best soundboard apps that are available for Discord and that you should absolutely try out if you are looking for one. These range from free to paid options, but include several different features like customizable keyboard shortcuts, sound recording and editing and more. Checkout this list to get the best Discord soundboard app out there.
How to Uninstall Facebook App
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In this guide, we have provided the steps on uninstalling the Facebook app from Android and iOS devices. On Android, you can uninstall the app or disable it from the app info page. For iOS, the process is straightforward and easy. Just long press the app icon and select Remove app.
How to Reboot an Android Phone
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In this article we have discussed different ways of how you can reboot your Android smartphone or tablet. The first method involves the traditional way of pressing down the Power + Volume Up button, then you can bring down Android quick settings and using the Power menu, restart the device. You can also long press on the Restart option to boot your phone into safe mode.
How to Clear Cache on Facebook
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In this guide, we discuss how to clear Facebook's cache for Android and iPhone. On Android, you can clear the cache from the app's settings. For iPhone, offloading the app is recommended. Facebook also has a clear cache option within the app. Clearing cache enhances app performance and prevents issues.
The Wait is Over: Discord Users Can Now Forward Messages
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Discord has introduced a message-forwarding feature, allowing users to share posts and attachments directly with others, eliminating the need for links, screenshots, or re-uploads. Forwarded messages can be sent to up to five people, and while the original author isn't displayed, a forwarded message indicator is present. This feature is available on iOS, Android, and on the web.
Spotify’s New Offline Backup Feature Has Got Your Back When You’re Without Internet
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Spotify's new offline backup feature, available for premium users, automatically creates a playlist of recently listened songs when internet goes down. This playlist is based on cached data and requires the user to have listened to at least five or more tracks to be able to create a playlist. It's a solution for instances when phone loses internet and music streaming stops.
WhatsApp Rolls out New Status Likes and Mention Feature
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WhatsApp is launching two new status features globally for everyone. The first new feature is the ability to like status updates and the second one is the option to mention your contacts privately in your status so that only they will know that they have been mentioned and can reshare your status as theirs if they wish to.
Google Boosts Android Security in India with Enhanced Fraud Protection
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Google is introducing an Enhanced Fraud Protection feature for Android users in India, following a successful 6-month trial in Singapore. This feature will block the installation of apps that attempt to capture sensitive information, aiming to prevent financial scams. It's part of Google's Digi Kavach program and will work with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre.
YouTube’s New Dream Screen Feature Lets You Create AI Backgrounds for Shorts
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Google announced Dream Screen, a new AI-powered feature for YouTube Shorts creators. This feature allows users to create custom image and video backgrounds for their Shorts based on a text prompt. Users can enter their prompt and select a style, then press Create and AI generates the background.
Gmail Is Getting New Summary Cards to Save You Time
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Google is updating Gmail's summary cards to be more useful and intelligent. These cards will have a new design, including an action button for bill payment reminders and calendar events. They will also display real-time updates on purchases, events, bills, and travels. A new "Happening Soon" section will show purchase summaries and appear when relevant events are imminent.
Android 16 Codename Surfaces and No, It Doesn’t Start with a W
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Android 16, codenamed "Baklava" breaks Google's more than a decade long desert-naming tradition. This change is due to Google's trunk stable project, which started with Android 14 QPR 2 and used 'A' as the first build ID. This new naming scheme may indicate a shift in Android's development direction. The official version will still be denoted by a number.
[UPDATE: Fixed] Songs from Popular Artists Are Actually Missing on YouTube
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Songs from artists like Adele, and Nirvana are unplayable on YouTube, showing a message "This video contains content from SESAC." This is because YouTube's music license deal with SESAC expired. YouTube is in active conversations with SESAC to reach a new deal soon. However, this isn't the first time such an issue has occurred; a similar situation happened with Universal and TikTok.
Google Phone App Is Getting an iOS-Inspired Redesign
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Google's Phone app is reportedly testing a redesign, taking inspiration from iOS' call screen interface. The new layout features two buttons for accepting or declining calls, with the decline button on the left and accept on the right, similar to iOS.