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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.
All New WhatsApp Features Added in September 2024
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In this post, we have summed up and listed down all the new features that we got to see in WhatsApp over the month of September 2024. Some features like the new WhatsApp status design, AI image generation in attachments, and the status like option have made it to stable this month while there are a lot more new things that have been added in the beta build of WhatsApp.
Facebook Not Working for You? Here’s How to Fix It
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In this guide, we are discussing ten different ways to fix the Facebook not working issues with the app and the online website. We explore simple methods like restarting your phone, relogging into your account and updating the app, to more involved methods like clearing cache, removing extensions and checking if the website is facing a downtime.
How to Send WhatsApp Message Without Saving Contact Number
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In this article, we have discussed six different ways that you can use to message someone on WhatsApp without having to save their phone number first. These method range from easy solutions like messaging the number to yourself to quickly start chatting with it, to complex but working methods like creating a link, or using iPhone's shortcut app.
How to Make a Spotify Pie Chart of Your Music Taste
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Want to know why your X feed is suddenly filled with colorful pie charts all of a sudden? Well it could be because of Spotify Pie Charts which show you your top genres and artists over the past months similar to Spotify Wrapped, but in a much more well organized manner. All you have top do to create your own is connect your Spotify account with this third party tool and your Spotify chart will be there in minutes.
How to Share Location on WhatsApp
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In this guide, we have discussed how you can share your current and live location on WhatsApp for Android and iOS versions of the app. To do this, you just have to go to the attachment folder, then select location and choose whether you want to share your current or live location. This can help you share your whereabouts with your loved one's if you feel you are in danger or when you are travelling all by yourself.
Meta Launches Affordable Quest 3S to Replace Quest 2
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Meta unveiled the Meta Quest 3S at the Meta Connect 2024 event. It's a more affordable upgrade from the Meta Quest 2, featuring Fresnel lenses, a narrower field of view, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 chipset. The 128GB model starts at $299.99, with a 256GB variant also available. Pre-orders begin today on Meta.com, and the device officially goes on sale on October 15th.
Viral Spotify Bedroom Trend: How to See Your Spotify Room
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There is a new trend going on where you can create a bedroom based on your Spotify or Apple Music streaming history. This is all thanks to the "Make Your Internet Bedroom" tool on Verse which analyzes your listening history and artists to create a custom AI bedroom. Users can customize items in the room and share their designs with others.
Nothing OS 3.0 Is Now Official; Here Are All the Key Features
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Carl Pei has officially unveiled Nothing OS 3.0, featuring a refined N-dot font, new animation engine, customizable lockscreen, and improved quick settings. The update includes a redesigned app drawer, a countdown timer widget, and the new Nothing Gallery app, which enhances photo processing and introduces AI-powered features. The open beta starts in October, with a public release in December.
Google Photos Is Getting New AI Features for Video Editing
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Google Photos has updated its video editing features, including a new AI-powered tool. Existing features like Mute, Enhance, and Stabilize have been made more visible with larger icons and labels. A new Speed tool allows you to fast forward or slow down videos. An AI-powered preset for Android and iPhone has also been announced, offering video editing with minimal effort.
8 Ways to Know If Someone Blocked You on Instagram
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Not sure that you have got blocked by one of your friends on Instagram? Then this guide should help you figure it out as we have discussed a total of 8 methods that should be more than enough to help you determine and confirm your suspicion that you were blocked or not.
How to Like WhatsApp Status Updates
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WhatsApp has added a new like feature to react to Status updates. To like a status, open it and tap the heart icon on the left of the text box. The person will see a heart icon on your display picture when they view the status. You can also react with eight emojis by tapping the text box and selecting an emoji.
Pixel Watch 3 vs Galaxy Watch 7: Watch Out for The Verdict
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The Pixel Watch 3 has a new LTPO AMOLED display, new Wear OS 5, Fitbit integration, and continuous heart rate detection. The Galaxy Watch 7 also has Wear OS 5, more software updates, a slightly longer battery life, more sports modes, and better workout and sleep detection. So, in this comparison, we'll pit these timepieces against one another to see which one you should acquire.
Google Pixel Watch 3 Review: A Step Forward
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Google Pixel Watch 3 brings improvements in terms of a bigger and brighter display, that also supports LTPO to save on battery and deeper integrations with Pixel and Google devices. But its high asking price begs the question whether it is worth buying or not. We will tackle this question in this review of the Pixel Watch 3 where we go over its design, display, software experience, health features and battery life.
You Can Now Use Windows on Your Smartphone Using the Windows App
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Microsoft has released a new Windows app, allowing you to stream the desktop Windows experience on smartphones, tablets, and laptops. It's a launcher for Microsoft's cloud PC client, providing access to Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, Remote Desktop, and more. It's currently available for those with Microsoft work or school accounts, and can be downloaded from the Microsoft Store, web browser, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
This is How WhatsApp’s Upcoming Chat Themes Feature Will Work
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WhatsApp is set to release a chat theme feature, allowing users to choose from 12 preset themes. Users can also select different chat colors, apply custom wallpapers, and switch between light and dark themes. This feature is expected to be released by the end of 2024 for all WhatsApp users.
Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Galaxy Z Fold 6: A Foldable Showdown
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In this article, I will be comparing the latest two foldables on the block. the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and testing which is the better foldable phone that you should buy. We have compared them in terms of design, display, software, performance, cameras and battery life to test out which is the better phone overall.
How to Use Snapchat Map: A Complete Guide
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In this article, we have discussed how you can use Snapchat Maps, where you can access it from the app, highlighted some of its key features as well as discussed how you can change the privacy settings for Snap Maps and what is Live Location sharing of Snapchat.
WhatsApp Status Now Lets You Secretly Tag People, Here’s How It Works
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WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.24.20.3 for Android introduces the mentions feature, allowing users to tag contacts in status updates. Only the mentioned person receives a notification and private message, keeping other viewers unaware. It's currently in beta, with a limit of five mentions per status.
How to Add a Contact on WhatsApp
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In this guide, we discuss how to add contacts directly from WhatsApp itself. You can add a contact from the new chat screen or scan their QR code. For Windows, you can enter a phone number to chat directly. This feature is best for one-time conversations, eliminating the need to save contacts.
How to Know if Someone Blocked You on Facebook
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In this read, we have detailed a total of six methods where we discuss how to find out if you have been blocked on Facebook by someone. While there are multiple ways to tell if you are blocked, there are some key areas to check like their profile. searching them up in your friend's list and Facebook search, not being able to tag them, and finding their account from an alternative account.
This App Lets You Control Nothing Earbuds from your Browser, and It’s a Game Changer
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There's a web application called Ear (web), developed by Nothing community member RapidZapper. This tool allows users to control their Nothing Ear Buds directly from their web browser, offering functionality like switching noise modes and equalizer. You can use it with any Chromium web browser and it doesn't require any sign-in or unnecessary permissions. The controls are intuitive and work seamlessly.
How to Unlock a Locked Snapchat Account
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In this guide, we have discussed four methods to help you unlock your locked Snapchat account. The first method is submitting an Appeal given you get an option to do so in the app, else you can write out your issue to Snapchat support team. Other ways include logging into your account from the web app, creating a new account from a different device or to wait till it automatically gets unlocked.
How to Record WhatsApp Calls on Android and iPhone
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We have outlined four methods to record WhatsApp calls on Android and iPhone. The first method includes screen recording to capture video calls but it won't include any audio. The second one is using a third party app on Android while the third one is via the Nothing Recorder app that is exclusively available on the Nothing devices. Lastly, you can use a Mac and iPhone to record a WhatsApp call as well but it is a tedious process.
Desktop Window Support is Coming to Android Tablets
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The latest Android 15 QPR 1 Beta 2 introduces desktop window support for Android devices, allowing apps to run in free-form window mode, which can be resized and moved around the screen. This feature, available in the Developer Options, is particularly beneficial for tablets and foldable devices, enabling multitasking and better use of large screen real estate.
How to Find People on Snapchat
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If you are new to the app or just looking to grow your friend's list on Snapchat, then this guide is for you. We have outlined steps to find friends using the search function of the app, allowing contact access as well as location access to get more recommendations of the people that you may know. You can also use the Quick Add menu to get suggestions based on mutual friends and your current friend's list.
10 Best Cases and Covers for iPhone 16 Plus
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In this read, we have compiled a list of some of the best cases that you can get for iPhone 16 Plus if you are planning to buy one in order to protect the device itself. We have discussed briefly about the highlights of the case and provided a link so you can quickly jump to the website and order one without much hassle.
10 Best Cases and Covers for iPhone 16
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In this list, we have mentioned six best cases that you can get for the new iPhone 16. These cases offer varying kind of protection to your device, and some of them even make your phone look stand out of the others thanks to their unique and colorful designs. Use this list to protect your new iPhone with a good case.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Pixel 9 Pro XL: Flagship Battle
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In this read, I will be pitting the new iPhone 16 Pro Max against the Pixel 9 Pro XL and discuss their similarities as well as their differences to answer, which is the best high end flagship phone that you should get this year. We will talk about their build and design, display, battery capacity, internals and of course camera so you can get a clear idea of what you are buying into,.
Apple Discontinues iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max After iPhone 16 Launch
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Apple has discontinued the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max with the release of the iPhone 16 series. These were the only models which featured Apple Intelligence, which is not available on other iPhone 15 models. You'll now need to opt for the new iPhone 16 series if you want to experience Apple Intelligence. Despite the discontinuation, you can still purchase the iPhone 15 Pro from authorized resellers.
Do iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Have SIM Tray?
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Apple removed the SIM tray in the U.S. models of the iPhone starting from iPhone 14 series. If you are wondering whether the latest iPhone 16 series comes with a physical SIM tray or not, read our article to find out whether the iPhones sold in your region come with only eSIM support, physical SIM + eSIM support, or dual physical SIM support.
macOS Sequoia Release Date & Time: When Is macOS 15 Coming?
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macOS Sequoia, Apple's latest update, announced at WWDC 2024, will release on September 16, 2024. The update brings enhanced window tiling, iPhone mirroring, and a revamped Password app. It will also bring in a bunch of new AI powered features. Compatible devices include MacBooks from 2018, and iMac Pro 2017 and later.
Is iPhone 16 Waterproof? Answered
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The new iPhone 16 and 16 Pro have an IP68 rating, making them water-resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. However, they are not completely waterproof and Apple does not cover water damage in their warranty. This rating indicates high resistance to dust and water, but it's not recommended to intentionally submerge the devices.
iOS 18 Release Date & Time: When Is iOS 18 Coming Out?
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Apple has announced the release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 which is September 16, 2024. The new update includes features like redesigned Control Center, Photos app, RCS on iMessage, and Apple Intelligence. All iPhones that received the iOS 17 update are eligible for the update. Similarly, iPadOS 18 will be available for models from iPad 2019 to the recent iPad Pro M4.
Apple Launches New AirPods Max With USB-C
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Apple has launched the new AirPods Max, featuring USB-C and better connectivity with improvements across various elements. It comes in a variety of new colors - Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight and will be available at $549, the same price the original AirPods Max retailed for.
What is a Snapchat Streak?
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Snapchat steaks or Snapstreaks start when you send a Snap to your friend and receive one from them regularly. This is indicated by a fire emoji with a number next to it showing how many days you are streak has been going on. In this read, we have discussed the necessary factors to keep a streak going, some important tips and answered frequently asked questions related to Snapstreaks.
How to Mass Unfollow Users on Instagram
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In this article, we have discussed ways to mass unfollow users on Instagram. The first method is manual unfollowing from the "Following" list. The second method involves unfollowing least interacted users. The third method suggests removing flagged accounts. Lastly, an Android app called "Unfollow App" can be used to batch unfollow accounts.
How to Share Your Snapchat QR Code
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In this guide, we talk about how you can share your Snapchat QR code or Snapcode with your friends directly from your profile page and have also outlined the steps to save your Snapcode to your phone's gallery so you don't have to open the app to share your code with others.
You Can Now Edit DMs on X (Twitter); Here’s How to Do It
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X (Twitter) has introduced an edit feature for DMs on its iOS app, allowing users to edit a message up to five times. Edited messages will display an "Edited" label. This feature is available to all users but X will still retain original message data for security.
How to Scan QR Codes on Snapchat
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In this guide, we have explained how to scan QR codes, or "Snapcodes," on Snapchat. You can scan QR codes using the Snap camera tab, which will open the linked content. Snapchat also allows scanning Snapcodes from your phone's gallery, found in the "Add friend" section which previously used to be available from Settings.