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Tidal Makes Music Sharing a Breeze, Regardless of Your Streaming App
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Tidal's new Share with anyone link feature allows users to share songs that can be played on other music streaming platforms. This aims to bridge the gap between different services and make sharing music more accessible. It's a positive step towards user-friendly music streaming experience, and other platforms should adopt this feature.
Warzone Mobile Is an Unoptimized Mess at Release, But Is It Doomed?
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Warzone Mobile's global release has been met with immense negative response as the game suffers a plethora of graphical issues, optimization problems, bugs, high ping and crashes. In this article, I share my first thoughts on COD Warzone Mobile and address all the issues that I faced with it.
Snapchat Now Lets You Write Captions Using AI; Here’s How
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Snapchat offers an AI Caption feature that uses AI to analyze the image in your Snap and generate a caption based on its content. The feature is currently only available in a limited number of regions, including the US and UK and can only be used by Snapchat+ members. You can create AI Captions on Snapchat by taking a Snap first and then navigating to T icon > AI captions.
How to Link Accounts for Cross-Progression on Warzone Mobile
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Warzone Mobile offers cross-progression, allowing players to sync progress across devices. To enable this, players need an Activision ID and can link it to other platforms like PlayStation, Steam, Battle.net, or Microsoft for Xbox. This feature allows progress to carry over from Warzone Mobile to linked platforms, providing a seamless gaming experience.
How to Create My AI Snaps on Snapchat
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My AI Snaps is an AI image generation tool in Snapchat that lets you create images based on text prompts and send them as Snaps to your friends. The feature is currently only available to Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. The feature has mixed results, and requires a bit of trial and error to get the best results.
What Does Hourglass Mean on Snapchat?
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The Hourglass emoji on Snapchat indicates that your Snapstreak with a friend is expiring soon. When this emoji first shows up, you have about four hours to send a Snap to your friend and maintain your streak with them. If you miss the warning and your Snapstreak expires, you can restore it within 48 hours.
Threads Gets One Step Closer to X with New ‘Trending Now’ Section
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Meta's recent social media app, Threads, is finally getting a Trending Now section. This section will show popular topics and will be accessible from the Search tab and For You section. The feature is currently only available in the US and on the web version. It might help people bring back to the app.
What Does ‘This Story is Unavailable on Instagram’ Mean and How to Fix It
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If you encounter the "This story is unavailable" error message on Instagram, it might be because the story has expired or is from a private account. This could also happen if the story is restricted, hidden, removed, or there are issues with Instagram app and servers. To prevent this message from appearing, you can refresh your Instagram feed, check someone's highlights, use an alternate account, update the Instagram app, and clear the app cache.
What is Spotify Song Psychic and How to Use It
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Spotify's new interactive feature, Song Psychic, offers a lighthearted way to find some musical insight. You can ask from a stream of pre-populated questions, ranging from lunch inspiration to a career change and Song Psychic will deliver a personalized song-based answer. You can use this feature by searching for "Song Psychic" on Spotify and the feature is available for both free and Premium members on the app.
How to Fix X Posts (Tweets) Not Embedding on Discord
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Discord can sometimes have issues when displaying embedded Tweets shared on the platform. This guide shows how you can fix that - using modified link formats, adding "fx" or "vx" as prefix. You can also check if embeds and link previews are enabled inside Discord's app settings. If these methods don't work, clear your cache, update the app, or try reinstalling it to fix the issue.
8 Best Alternatives for Grammarly in 2024
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In this article, we explore some of the popular writing tools that you can use to replace Grammarly. These tools can help you with your writing, fix grammar and improve sentences. Each has unique features, such as customizable rules, plagiarism checking, and readability focus. While all are viable options, it is up to you to choose which one fits the best for you.
Does Instagram Notify When You Take a Screenshot?
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Instagram does not notify other users when you take a screenshot of a post, Reel, profile, story or even a direct message. The only time Instagram sends out a notification is when you screenshot chats in Vanish mode or disappearing messages. You can prevent the app from alerting using a few workarounds.
8 Best AI Voice Generators in 2024
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This list will offer some of the best options in the realm of AI powered tools that can reproduce human like voice from given text. These include options like the popular Speechify voice generator and other tools like Play.HT that generate almost natural voice-overs. You can try out any of the ones that we have mentioned in this list and see which one works best for you.
Android 15 Will Let You Archive Apps Similar to iOS; Here’s How
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The next version of Android, may include an app archiving feature on a system level. This feature would allow users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
3 Best AirPods Apps for Android
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AirPods don't play well with Android devices but if you want to enjoy certain features that are exclusive to iOS, apps like MaterialPods, AndroPods, Assistant Trigger should help. These apps offer features like pop-up animations, Google Assistant integration, battery status, in-ear detection, and more to enhance your AirPods experience on Android.
How to Delete Comments on Instagram
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To delete any comment on Instagram, long press the comment itself and then tap on the delete icon. on iOS devices, you have to swipe left on the comment and on desktop browser you need to click on the three dot menu under the comment and then select the Delete option. You can also delete multiple comments at once from the "Your activity" section. This method also helps you delete comments made on posts by users who have blocked you.
How to Fix Discord Not Linking with Xbox Account Issue
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If you are struggling to link your Discord and Xbox accounts then you can try these troubleshooting methods to fix your issue. These involve re-linking your Discord and Xbox accounts, performing a power cycle on the console, clearing Alternate MAC Address, enabling Remote features, and signing in and out of both your Discord and Xbox accounts.
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.