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Google Messages Gets a Facelift and New iMessage-Like Features

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Google Messages has received a major update. This update includes features like Photomojis, Voice Moods, Screen Effects, themes, Reaction Effects, and Animated Emojis. All of these features will allow users to interact with friends in a super engaging manner! Moreover, Google announced that RCS messaging has reached 1 billion active monthly users as of recently.
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All iPhone 16 Models to Get a Redesigned Action Button: Report

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Apple is reportedly working on a revamped Action Button for its iPhone 16 lineup. The upgraded button will feature the capacitive, solid-state technology, ditching the mechanical one. Also, the button is expected to have enhanced functionalities, including response to changes in pressure applied. Interestingly, all the models of the iPhone 16 series are expected to feature the redesigned Action Button.
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WhatsApp Adds ‘Secret Code’ to Chat Lock for Better Privacy!

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WhatsApp has added a secret code feature. First, you can lock your chats with a password, by utilizing the previously introduced 'chat lock feature'. Then, after setting up 'secret code', you gain an additional layer of security for your chats. Once its working, you will need to enter your secret code in the search bar of WhatsApp, to see your locked conversations. Then, you need to enter your password as well to start chatting. A highly appreciated and overkill privacy feature!
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New Dell XPS & Alienware Laptops with Intel 14th Gen Leaked Before CES 2024!

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Six new Dell laptops belonging to the XPS & Alienware series are launching early next year, according to the leak. New Intel 14th Gen processors, like the Intel Core Ultra with Meteor Lake architecture, are expected to come on these new laptops. RTX 40 Series graphics have been mentioned too, along with new Alienware & Dell monitors!
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Windows 11 Brings New Energy Saver Mode for Laptops and Desktop PCs

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The new Energy Saver mode works by limiting system performance by a certain threshold. With this, you can permanently save energy even when plugged-in, or if you use a desktop PC. Plus, for laptop users, it will extend battery life further. Microsoft has also added a new Wi-Fi refresh button in the new insider build 26002.
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NVIDIA RTX 4090 D ‘Dragon’ to Beat US Sanctions in China Reportedly Coming

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The US government had imposed sanctions upon Nvidia to prevent AI innovation in China. As a result, a top of the line gaming graphics card (RTX 4090) got banned in the country. Looks like Nvidia is working their way around this, and could be introducing a new RTX 4090 D 'Dragon' variant with slightly nerfed performance. If this is happening, Chinese gamers will still have a flagship GPU option to buy!
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Apple Accepts Failure in Custom 5G Modem Development Project: Report

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According to a latest report citing supply chain sources, Apple has decided to abandon the custom 5G modem development project. Despite pouring in billions of dollars and efforts, Apple has failed to develop an in-house 5G modem as efficient as the competitors. This would mean, Qualcomm will continue to supply 5G modems for iPhones.
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Samsung Won’t Be Rebranding Its Exynos Chips After All

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Samsung Exynos processors have been used in several of the company's Android smartphones. A new rumor coming via X stated that a rebranding of Exynos SoC is happening, changing the name to 'Dream Chip' instead. However, the Samsung Semiconductor company has officially spoken in regards to this rumor. No plans of rebranding Exynos chips are in place for now, and the current branding will remain intact, as confirmed by them.
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Apple to End Its Credit Card Partnership with Goldman Sachs: WSJ Report

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Apple had partnered with Goldman Sachs back in 2019. Goldman is a major American multinational banking institution, and with this partnership the iPhone maker launched its own credit card service - Apple Card. While there were plans to extend the contract till 2029, the latest report states that Apple is dissolving the Goldman Sachs partnership in the next 12-18 months!
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WhatsApp for Desktop Brings Back View Once Photos & Videos!

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With WhatsApp's 'view-once' feature, you could send and receive photos and videos that could only be viewed once by the recipient. This feature was removed from the desktop app made for macOS/Windows, as well as WhatsApp Web, almost a year ago. Now, Meta is adding the view-once messages feature back to WhatsApp for Windows & macOS applications. This also includes the WhatsApp web clients and the rollout has already begun.
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OnePlus 12 Fixes Its Predecessor’s Biggest Shortcoming

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OnePlus is weird - they removed wireless charging from OnePlus 11. Thankfully, the company is adding it back in OnePlus 12. Moreover, detailed camera specs of the OnePlus 12 have been revealed. The flagship camera sensor from OnePlus Open (LYT-808) is being used on the new flagship! A new telephoto and ultra wide camera have also been confirmed.
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Sasuke Finally Shows up in Boruto Two Blue Vortex, But Not As We Expected!

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The long-awaited return of Sasuke Uchiha is here in the most recent chapter 4 of the Boruto Two Blue Vortex manga. However, the return is not quite what we expected as we has introduced in a way where he was transformed into a tree. It is hinted that he might have got a bite mark from one of the claw grimes and consequently he turned into a tree. The fate of the shadow hokage now remains a pure mystery.
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Google Drive Desktop Loses ‘Months of Data’ Stored by Users

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Thousands of files of several users are missing from Google Drive cloud storage servers entirely! Google Support has confirmed that 'some' Drive for Desktop users are experiencing this issue. There are also a few quick tips and fixes out but they haven't been endorsed by the company. It really makes you question: are cloud services reliable enough?
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