Sagnik Das Gupta - Page 3
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say "no" to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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OnePlus Nord 4 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro: Mid-Range Battle Winner?
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If you're in the market for a smartphone under Rs 30,000, the Nord 4 is definitely the practical choice. From a better display to a significantly superior processor, it's a very versatile device. However, if you're looking for a cleaner software experience and slightly better cameras, Moto Edge 50 Pro is the way to go. Both are good phones, aimed at two different userbases.
OnePlus Nord 4 Arrives with All-Metal Build, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3
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The OnePlus Nord 4 has gone official in India with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 paired with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Other key specs include a 6.74-inch 120Hz LTPS AMOLED display, a big 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and a dual rear camera sensor with a 50MP Sony LYT 600 at the helm. The phone flaunts an all-metal unibody build and design, with price starting at Rs 29,999 for the base 8GB+128GB variant.
OnePlus Pad 2 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Launched; Here Are All the Details
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The OnePlus Pad 2 has finally landed with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in India. Other key specs include a big 12.1-inch 144Hz LCD panel, a 9510mAh battery with 67W fast charging, a 13MP rear camera sensor and an 8MP selfie shooter. Starting at Rs 39,999 in India for the base 8GB/128GB variant, the OnePlus Pad 2 is a good pick.The OnePlus Smart Keyboard and Stylo 2 can be purchased separately for Rs 8,499 and Rs 5,499, respectively.
How to Connect PS4 Controller to iPhone or Android (2024)
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If you want to connect your PS4 controller to an Android or iOS device, simply long-press the Share and Home buttons on the controller. That will make controller enter pairing mode, thereby appearing on your phone's Bluetooth devices panel. Here, on Android, you will find it listed as "Wireless Controller", while on an iPhone, it shows up as "DUALSHOCK 4 Wireless Controller".
Nothing Open-Sources CMF Phone 1’s Back Cover for 3D Printing & I’m Excited
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CMF by Nothing has officially released the newly launched CMF Phone 1's official documentation. This documentation also showcases the renders of the back panel and screws alongside the accessory point. They have released a .stl file of the rear panel for 3D printing enthusiasts to make something out of it as well.
Motorola G85 with Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 Launched to Rival CMF Phone 1
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The Motorola G85 has landed in the Indian market with the Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, a 120Hz LTPS pOLED panel, 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging, 50MP Sony LYT 600 primary sensor setup, and more. The base 8GB/128GB variant is priced at Rs 17,999, while the top 12GB/256GB variant costs Rs 19,999. The phone is set to go on its first sale on July 16 via Flipkart.
How to Enable Auto Dark Mode in Google Chrome (2024 Guide)
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Google Chrome's in-built Appearance setting doesn't apply dark theme across all web pages, since quite a few don't support them. To force dark mode on web content like these, input chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark in the address bar and enable the Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents Chrome Flag. Else, you can also give the Dark Mode Everywhere Chrome Extension a try and do the same thing.
How to Enable Dark Mode in YouTube (2024 Guide)
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Did you know that you can force YouTube into dark mode when the rest of your system is in light theme? On Android and iOS, open the YouTube app -> Profile icon -> Settings cogwheel -> General -> Appearance -> Dark theme. Meanwhile, on the web, it's easier and you just have to visit YouTube -> Profile icon -> Appearance -> Dark theme.
How to Connect PS5 Controller to iPhone or Android Phone
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To connect PS5 controller to your phone, simply enter pairing mode on the PS5 controller by long pressing the Share and Home buttons. A blue light will rapidly start blinking on your controller, after which you will see it listed in your device's Bluetooth devices panel as "DualSense Wireless Controller". From here, tap on it and that should connect your phone to it. When connected to an Android device, the PS5 controller emits a blue light. Meanwhile, it emits a red light when connected to an iPhone.
How to Delete Instagram Messages (2024 Guide)
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To unsend a message on Instagram, long press on a message and the option will appear right there. If you want to delete multiple messages and reduce the clutter, you can simply long press on a message -> More -> Delete for you. However, this doesn't unsend the message and simply lets you delete messages from both sides for yourself.
How to Unsend Messages on Instagram (2024)
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Unsending an Instagram message deletes it permanently from both sides of the chat. To unsend a message on the Instagram mobile app, go to Messages -> open the chat -> long press on a message -> Unsend. Meanwhile, on the web version, head over to Messages from the left panel -> open the chat -> hover over a message to reveal a three-dot menu and click on it -> Unsend.
CMF Phone 1 Is Customizable and Fun, but at What Cost (Literally)
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The CMF Phone 1 is here and brings a customizable back panel to the table. That's not just it, and the modular dial on the device also doubles down as a lanyard, card holder and phone stand. Apart from the CMF Phone 1's default Black color out of the box, you can grab three other panels for Rs 1,499 each. As for the accessories, each of them cost Rs 749. Ultimately, considering all of this, you can't customize the Phone 1 for free.
CMF Watch Pro 2 Review: Second Time’s the Charm?
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In the market for a smartwatch under Rs 5,000? The CMF Watch Pro 2 has just launched in that very segment, and it's as near-perfect as it can get. From a stunning 60Hz AMOLED display to a great UI and an amazing companion app, it has a lot going for it. The cherry on top are the health-centric features that it brings along. There are 120 Sports Modes to make use of, along with accurate sensors for reliable tracking. Find the detailed review right here!
How to Open and Change CMF Phone 1 Back Cover
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The newly launched CMF Phone 1 allows you to customize the back cover and slap on a different color panel! The phone comes with a Black color panel out of the box, and you will need to purchase the Orange, Light Green, and Blue back panel bundles separately. Using a screwdriver, you can easily take out the screws holding the back panel. Then, take off the dial and the SIM tray, after which you will have to yank the panel open from the bottom and slap the new one on.
CMF Phone 1 vs Realme P1: The Better Value-For-Money Phone?
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The CMF Phone 1 is finally here we pitted it against the Realme P1. Upon comparing the two phones, we realized that the Realme P1 is the more ideal choice if you're looking for a more value-for-money device. From a more practical design to commendable box contents and perks like a 3.5mm headphone jack, the Realme P1 is the more versatile device. Meanwhile, the CMF Phone 1 is the more ideal choice if you favor software experience over everything else.
CMF Phone 1 vs POCO X6: Who Wins This Budget Battle
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The CMF Phone 1 is here and it's 8GB/128GB variant priced at Rs 17,999 makes it battle it out with the POCO X6's 8GB/256GB variant which costs Rs 1,000 extra. For that extra money, you get a better display, slightly better cameras, a more snug design, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and faster charging. On top of that, unlike the CMF Phone 1, the POCO X6 offers everything right in the box, from a fast charger and SIM ejector to a good quality silicone case.
4 New Nothing OS 2.6 Features You Should Know About
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The CMF Phone 1 is here and brings with it the new Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6, right out of the box. The new features include a Game Mode with aplenty features. There's a new pop-up view for apps, which is very useful when multitasking. Then comes the new AI Vivid Mode in the camera app, offering you an insight into the kind of processing it will do before doing it. Additionally, there's also a new battery health feature that lets you set the charge limit.
How to Turn on Disappearing Messages on Facebook (2024)
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Facebook's Disappearing Messages works similarly to Instagram's Vanish Mode and makes messages in a chat disappear after 24 hours. On Android and iOS, you can simply head over to the Messenger app and select a chat -> tap on the profile name in the chat -> Disappearing messages -> 24 hours. On web, head over to a Facebook profile -> click on Message -> tap on the profile icon in the chat popup -> Disappearing Messages -> 24 hours -> Done.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra First Impressions: The Best Flip Phone You Can Buy, For Now
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The Moto Razr 50 Ultra is here and it ticks all the boxes to become a pretty good foldable. From incredible 165Hz pOLED displays to a durable design and a great camera setup to an amazing battery-charging combination, the phone hits the spot. However, software updates is still a problem and Motorola really needs to buckle up in that department.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra Launched in India, Priced at Rs 99,999
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The Motorola Razr 50 Ultra has gone official in India with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage. This is the sole variant of the flip phone and is priced at Rs 99,999 in the subcontinent. Other key specs include a big 4-inch pOLED 165Hz cover screen, a 6.9-inch 165Hz pOLED inner display, a 4000mAh battery with 45W fast charging, a 50MP dual rear camera setup, and more. The phone will go on sale on Amazon during the upcoming Prime Day sale event.
How to See Your Spotify Listening History (2024 Guide)
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Spotify listening history lets you take a look at the albums, solo tracks and podcasts that you've been listening to on the platform. You can see this listening history on both the mobile and desktop Spotify apps, as well as the web player. On your phone, head over to Spotify app -> profile icon -> listening history. Meanwhile, on PC, navigate to Spotify web player or desktop app -> Home -> Recently played -> Show all.
Infinix GT Book Review: A Near Perfect Gaming Laptop
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The Infinix GT Book series marks the brand's entry into the gaming laptop space, and we have the RTX 4050, Core i5 13th Gen 13420H variant. The premium design and good display makes a great first impression. The gaming performance is stellar, with no lags or stutters whatsoever. The daily usage is also super fluid and seamless. The cherry on top is the commendable battery life, which easily gives 7 hours of SoT. The only downside is we couldn't find drivers for it on the Infinix website. There's also some keyboard rattling, which can take some getting used to.
How to Turn Off Incognito Mode on Android
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If you are using an Android device and are trying to close those Incognito tabs that have stacked up on your browser, Chrome lets you do it by swiping tabs left or right inside the tab overview or by going to 3-dots icon > Close all tabs. Firefox's interface is very similar to Chrome's, and you can follow those exact same steps to close tabs. Edge is slightly different in terms of UI, but the functionality remains the same.
How to Turn off Incognito Mode on iPhone
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To turn off the Incognito mode of any browser on your iPhone, you will need to look for the tab icon when on an Incognito tab. Select this icon to get into tab overview, and here, you can easily swipe left or right on tabs to close them, if the particular browser supports it. Else, you can simply hit the small cross icon on top of these tabs to close them. Most browsers also allow you to clear all such Incognito tabs at one go through the tab overview.
How to Turn Off Private Browsing on Safari
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Private Browsing is Safari's equivalent of Chrome's Incognito Mode. To close a Private Browsing window on Safari on Mac, click on the tab icon and hit the small cross icon on top of each tab. You can also use the Command + Option shortcut to close a single Private Browsing window or the Command + Option + W shortcut to close all private Safari windows. On an iPhone, tap on tab icon > swipe left on tabs to close them. To close all tabs, long press on a tab in tab overview > Select Tabs > Close.
How to Turn Off Incognito Mode on Chrome
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Google Chrome's Incognito mode is very easy to wrap your head around, but there are subtle tricks that you should know of. For starters, on Windows, to close an Incognito window, you can simply use the Ctrl + W shortcut. On Mac, you will need to use the Command + W shortcut. Meanwhile, on the mobile app, you will need to head into tab overview by tapping on the tab icon at the top right on Android or bottom right on iOS.
Google Schedules Surprise Pixel Launch Event in August!
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Google has officially announced its annual Made By Google hardware event, which sees the launch of its Pixel portfolio of phones and stable Android release. The event is all set to be held on August 13 at 10:00 AM PT. This year, we will get to see the launch of the Pixel 9 series of phones alongside the stable public release of Android 15. In addition, Google has also stated that it will showcase the "best of Google AI" as well this year.
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite Launches in India at Rs 19,999: Check Out Specs
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The OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite has gone official with the Snapdragon 695 in India. Other key specs include a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a big 5,500mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging, a Sony LYT-600 primary sensor with OIS, and more. Price of the device has been set at Rs 19,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the higher 256GB variant costs Rs 21,999.
Spotify Lyrics Not Working? Try Out These Fixes!
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Spotify's Lyrics feature may not work for a lot of reasons, from your account being logged in on too many devices to a weak internet connection. The first step would be to check if you have Spotify Premium, since the lyrics feature is locked in the free version. You can also try to clear your Spotify mobile app's cache and check if the lyrics appear for other tracks on the app.
What Is OnePlus’ New Glacier Battery Technology?
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OnePlus has taken the wraps off of its Glacier Battery Technology that will feature on its upcoming Ace 3 Pro smartphone. The upcoming device will pack a massive 6,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging. While this is a big battery, it will be lighter than a 5000mAh unit since it uses silicon-carbon anode technology which reaches an energy density of 763Wh/L. This density is lighter than the standard graphite batteries out there, hence the reduced heft. This allows the phone to be slim and sleek while offering a massive battery unit at the same time.
How to Turn Off Incognito Mode
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You can easily turn off incognito mode on a browser by hitting the X icon or by using a keyboard shortcut. However, that doesn't essentially deactivate this mode forever. In this read, we've listed all the ways you can turn off incognito mode, as well as disable it permanently across all popular web browsers.
NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & Answers for June 24
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The June 24 NYT Strands turned out to be quite the challenge and had me use up a couple of hints. So, if you need some help, do take a look at the hints and answers for it right here!
NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & Answers for June 23
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The June 23 NYT Strands didn't try too hard to be challenging, but brought a fair amount of it along with some fun. If you're having a tough time with it though, do take a look at the hints and answers for it right here! Heads up, it's kind of finger licking good!
Snapchat’s New Generative AI Features Could Finally Make Lenses Interesting
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Snapchat has officially announced that it will "soon" be introducing GenAI features for its users. For starters, lens will be backed by GenAI and will allow users to turn text prompts into customized lenses on the platform. So, users will be able to change their look, background and a lot more using prompts. Additionally, Snapchat Lens Studio will also receive a new feature which will allow creators to create new AR lenses, use new face effects and take advantage of lens assets generation.
NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & Answers for June 22
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The June 22 NYT Strands will not be too hard on you if you figure out the hint right off the bat. If not, it can be a real pain, and you will need all the help you can get. So, if you are ready, proceed to find all the hints and answers for it right here!
NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & Answers for June 21
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The June 21 NYT Strands didn't pose much of a challenge, and the theme was pretty easy to decode. However, if you do find yourself in a tough spot, take a look at the hints and answers for it right here.
Realme GT 6 Review: The One to Beat
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The Realme GT 6 is probably the most polished all-rounder I have used in the under Rs 45,000 segment in a while. There's barely anything to complain about. You get a top-tier curved AMOLED LTPO display, a massive 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support, and even the powerful Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 under the hood. If that's not enough, it also brings forth a commendable camera setup to the table, that will barely let you down. The in-hand feel of the phone is also very premium. All things considered, this may just be the best all-rounder gaming phone in this segment.
Realme GT 6 Launched in India at Flagship Killer Pricing
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The Realme GT 6 has landed in India as the brand's latest premium mid-ranger with the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. Other key specs include a 50MP-driven triple rear camera setup, which also includes a telephoto sensor. In addition, there's a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a big 5,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and more. As for the pricing, Realme GT 6 starts at Rs 40,999 for the base 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & Answers for June 20
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The June 20 NYT Strands was a hilariously easy solve, thanks to the theme matching my exact taste in TV shows. Well, that's all the hint you're going to get here. If you are still having issues figuring out the puzzle, take a look at the hints and answers for it right here!
Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC Review: A Multiversal Fever Dream!
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Alan Wake 2 has recently received its very first Night Springs DLC and it brings three 'episodes' to play through. While the first episode mostly sees you play as Rose in a very dorky-silly setting, the other two directly connect the Remedyverse dots. Read how we felt about the game in our Alan Wake 2 Night Springs DLC here.
How to Listen to Spotify With Friends (2024 Guide)
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If you want to listen to music together with your friends on Spotify, you will need to start a Jam session. To start one, open the Spotify app or web player and play a track -> tap on the connect icon in the bottom left -> Start a Jam. Once you start a Jam, you can invite friends over to it. Everyone you invite to the jam is given synchronized music playback controls. However, only Spotify premium users can make use of the feature.