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YouTube’s New Dream Screen Feature Lets You Create AI Backgrounds for Shorts
Anshuman Jain
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MKBHD’s Panels Is a Masterclass in How Not to Make a Wallpaper App
Sagnik Das Gupta
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MKBHD, aka Marques Brownlee, has rolled out a new Wallpapers app called Panels for Android and iOS. We used it and here are our thoughts!
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.
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.
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When you set up Two-step verification, WhatsApp will ask you for a code when you try to log in to their account. If you forget the PIN, you can recover the account using the email you used when setting up the feature.
Checking if someone's using your WhatsApp on another device is quite easy. You can do it using the primary device you used to link the other devices, and then checking the active sessions inside the Linked devices section. If you notice a suspicious device or activity, you can tap on it and select Log out to remove the device from your account. You can also set up Two-step verification and App lock, so this never happens again.
SocialAI Is a New AI Bot-Powered Twitter Clone That You Should Try Out!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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There's a new social media app in town called SocialAI, where you're the only human, while the rest are all AI bots. From actively dropping replies to your posts to interacting with you, these bots are out there to listen to you. We finally went hands on with the app, and here's what we think!
Rules can only be created using Gmail web and they're pretty easy to create. There are plenty of rules like Applying a label, deleting, Forwarding, Starring, and many more when you receive an email. You can create a Rule by going to Search Settings > Create filter.
If you've recently started using Canva and haven't been enjoying it as much, there are many alternatives you can use. While most of them are partly free, some require premium subscription. Some of the tools do not contain templates but are hardcore photo editing tools you can use to create your own designs. The tools in question are Fotor, Microsoft Designer, Adobe Express, Pixlr, Photopea, and more.
Steam Families is a great way to share your Steam library and games with friends and family. To start sharing games using the feature, go to Steam > Settings > Family > Create a Family > Invite friends and family. Once your family members accept the invite, all the games on their and your profile will be shared.
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
Anshuman Jain
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you deleted important emails by accident, Google stores deleted emails in the Trash folder so that users get another chance of retrieving them. However, if you deleted emails from Trash as well, while the chances of recovering them are less, you could still try by using Gmail's Email Recovery Tool.
There may be times when you'd want to log out of Gmail on a device. Perhaps the device belongs to someone else or you share your laptop with someone else. Here's how you can log out of Gmail on Android, iOS, or PC using browser, Android settings, and iOS settings.
This WhatsApp Feature Will Save You from Retyping Long Texts If You Delete Them Accidentally!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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WhatsApp is reportedly testing out a new Message Draft feature for iOS. According to WABetaInfo, the feature appears on the new WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.18.10.72. However, the feature already exists on WhatsApp's web version and the dedicated desktop apps. Moreover, since they're testing it out for iOS users, chances are that Android users will be getting it soon as well.
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.
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.
Google Maps has an option to share live location and it works brilliantly well. However, if you want to share a particular location for, say, meeting up with your friends, or a random barren location, all you need to do is drop a pin or choose a nearby shop and click Share. You can then copy the link to that location or share it directly on messaging apps.
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.
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.
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.
Max, previously called HBO Max, is currently providing 50% off in partnership with UNiDAYS, an app that gives deals and discounts on top brands to students. This brings the price down to $5 for the ad-supported version which usually goes for $10 whereas the ad-free plan goes for a whopping $17. The plan is limited to US College students only.
Deactivating a Twitter/X account and not logging in for 30 days will permanently delete the account. However, restricting it will protect your Tweets/Posts from people who don't follow you, and should be used if you don't want to delete your X/Twitter account.
In this guide, we have highlighted four ways that you can use to turn on dark mode for the X app and website. The first one is enabling dark mode on your mobile app, either that or you can enable default device theme and switch between theme by turning on or off dark mode from your smartphone. The other method is via the X website and if that doesn't work then you can resort to the Chrome flags route.
In this list, we dig into all the new features that are introduced on WhatsApp in the month of August. While there aren't any significant changes to the stable build of the app, there are some interesting new additions teased in the beta build of the app to look forward to. Like the Meta Voice chat, video call filters and effects along with PIN verification for unknown contacts and more.
We have listed down the best offers, discounts and bundles for the Max (formerly HBO Max) subscription. The top deals include a Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max bundle, free HBO Max with select AT&T plans, a Cricket Wireless plan with free HBO Max, DashPass membership, an annual Max subscription a 50% off student discount.
Forgetting your passwords could be scary but finding out your account was compromised is scarier; If you forgot your Hulu password or found out your account has been compromised, you can reset or change the password effortlessly by clicking Forgot password or clicking change password in account details.
Spotify added a large selection of audiobooks to its platform just couple of years ago. To listen to them, you need to search for the audiobook on the app or go to the Audiobook section on the app to play it. Users with Premium subscription get access to over 250,000 audiobooks from the subscribers catalog and get 15 hours of free listening time each month.
In this read, we have listed down a list of options that can help you grab the Peacock Premium membership for free or at a heavily discounted price given peacock does not offer a free trial anymore. You can use services like Instacart, Xfinity, Xumo TV, or get Comcast's Stream Saver bundle or student discount if you are eligible for it.
Telegram is an excellent app but if you're looking for alternatives for whatever reason, some of the apps that stand out are Signal, WhatsApp, Viber, Beeper, and Discord. These apps offer great set of features while being mostly free. Some of them are open-source so you can be rest assured that your data isn't going anywhere.
You cannot change the username of your account unless you recently created it using your Google account or Apple ID and it's less than 30 days old. All you need to do is click Profile and Reddit will prompt you to change the username. Besides, you can always change the Display name with ease.