Tech - Page 10
Trending Stories
Samsung has introduced a new feature in their One UI 7 beta, called the Now Bar. This is a pill shaped icon that sits at the bottom of the Lockscreen and will show up whenever a new live activity is going on like while playing music, voice recording, stopwatch, or timer. In this read, I will be sharing my thoughts on the feature after using it for a while, and detailing everything it has to offer.
With the latest iOS 18.2, Apple brings layered Voice Memos recordings to the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max. The instrumental compositions are played via the iPhone's speakers while vocals are recorded at the same time using the iPhone's microphone. Read on to know how to add a second layer of Voice Memos recording on an iPhone.
Chromebooks are some of the most underrated machines today and that's due to the ever-rising popularity of Windows machines. While Windows is one of the best operating systems out there, ChromeOS is no slouch and has grown immensely in the last decade. Windows laptops are great overall machines for gaming and content creation, whereas Chromebooks are more suited for day to day tasks and give users excellent battery life.
There are two ways to downgrade from One UI 7 Beta - using ODIN if you manually flashed it or using Smart Switch if you installed it via Samsung Members. The former requires a bit of patience and careful treading whereas the latter is fairly easy.
Arjun Sha
Google is improving Project Astra and will be bringing its features to the Gemini app in the future. However, you can already use Stream Realtime in Google AI Studio which basically does the same thing. You can share your camera or laptop screen and talk to Gemini 2.0 in real time.
Apple Genmoji: How to Make Custom Emojis on iPhone in iOS 18.2?
Kanika Gogia
Anmol Sachdeva
View quick summary
Genmoji is one of the Apple Intelligence features that lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description. To use Genmoji and other Apple Intelligence features, you need an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, or an iPad/Mac with an M-series chipset.
Discord Nitro is a subscription for the Discord app which unlocks special members exclusive features and perks that are not available for those using the app for free. It allows you to use emojis across any channels, apply animated profile pictures, gives free server boosts, a Nitro badge and more.
To remove reminders from Calendar in iOS 18, open the Calendar app, tap on Calendars from the bottom and then tap on the circle next to the Scheduled Reminders to deselect it.
The Cellular and GPS Only Apple Watch differs in price, case options, connectivity, and more. We have compared the Apple Watch GPS vs Cellular, highlighting the major differences between the two to help you choose the one that best fits your lifestyle and needs.
Sagnik Das Gupta
Gmail lets you send group emails by using both Google Contacts and Google Groups. To know how, take a look at this step-by-step guide here!
Discord Timestamps are a great way of bringing everyone on a server across different time zones up to speed. Here's how it works and how you can use it to your advantage!
Find all the latest emojis and their meanings in our updated article. It includes emojis up to Unicode 15.1 release.
OpenAI's Sora video generation tool offers many new features including Remix, Storyboard, Re-cut, Blend, and more. It also has a new UI where you can create and edit AI videos seamlessly. Apart from that, Sora videos have C2PA metadata embedded for greater transparency.
I Have Been an Apple User for 10 Years and Here’s How I Make the Most out of Apple’s Ecosystem
Kanika Gogia
View quick summary
Apple has built its entire ecosystem with the strong pillars of connectivity, simplicity, and security. Here are 13 best features to get the most of out the Apple ecosystem.
There are several ways to fix "iMessage keeps turning off" problems on your iPhone or iPad. First, your device must have an active and stable internet connection. Second, your system's date & time settings must be set correctly. Besides, you can check iMessage server status, restart your iPhone, update iOS, or reset network settings.
You can set up automatic out of office replies in Gmail quite effortlessly, and it's quite customizable as well. The option is available across platforms and can be accessed from Settings and general section. You can then add a subject and body to let your contacts know you're not in office.
If you want to test out OpenAI's Sora tool to generate AI videos, you must have a ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscription. The Plus plan lets you create 50 videos and the Pro plan offers 500 videos in a month. You can start using Sora at sora.com.
Yep, we have yet another compact 2024 flagship with us - the Xiaomi 15! And, guess what? It's also the first phone in the world to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and after using it for about a day, here's what I think.
If Image Playground isn't working on your iPhone or iPad, you must ensure that you've installed iOS 18.2 or iPadPS 18.2, which is currently in Beta. You can also check your device language, restart your device, force quit the app, or check your provided text.
If you are unable to scroll down on ChatGPT, follow our tutorial to fix the issue. You can update your browser to the latest version or change the Overflow property from the Inspect window.
In this guide, we have talked about how you can strikethrough any line of text on Discord. We have laid out an easy to understand guide, laying out the steps to crossing out text whether you are on Android, iPhone or using the service from the Desktop app or web version.
If iOS 18 Genmoji isn't working on your iPhone or iPad, you must ensure that you've installed iOS 18.2 or iPadPS 18.2, which is currently in Beta. You can also check your device language, restart your iPhone, force quit Messages app, or reset all settings.
In this guide, we have laid out the steps to update your account's Netflix Household. To do this, head over to the Netflix app on your smart TV, then go to Get Help > Manage Netflix Household > Update Netflix Household and then send an email to confirm your preferences. You can also manage which devices are connected to your account by going to My Netflix > Account > Manage access and devices and sign out the options that aren't part of your family.
[UPDATE] iOS 18.2 Release Date and Time: When Is iOS 18.2 Coming Out?
Anmol Sachdeva
View quick summary
Apple is expected to roll out iOS 18.2 update soon. If you waiting for it, check out iOS 18.2 release date and time in your region.
In this read, we have discussed all the different ways that you can see your Spotify stats, from in app options to third part services which let you check up on your music listening habits in a fun and creative way. We have mentioned them all in this guide as well as provided a mini explanation on how to use them.
One UI 7 Beta is now available on Galaxy S24 series and there are two ways to install the same. The first method involves installing the Samsung Members app and registering for Beta, while the other is to manually flash the device using ADB. Here's how to do both.
Samsung has released the first build of OneUI 7 Beta which is based on Android for their Galaxy S24 series of devices, and based upon that, we have created a list of all the new changes coming with this new upgrade. It includes redesigned app icons, quick settings, notification panel, camera app and more.
I Asked Google’s AI Podcast Hosts to Roast Spotify Wrapped and It Was Hilarious
Anshuman Jain
View quick summary
Spotify Wrapped 2024 featured two AI podcast host as its key highlight this year but due to limited availability it didn't turn out too well. It was only available in 7 countries leaving out the rest of the audience so in this read, we are using the same Notebook LM to voice our frustration for Spotify.
Samsung's One UI 7.0 Beta brings significant changes, including redesigned stock icons, dark theme for app icons, bold view for apps, a new quick settings panel, split notifications tray, pill-shaped battery icon, smoother UI animations, vertical app drawer, app lock feature, Now Bar, and more. The stable release is set for January 2025 with the upcoming Galaxy S25 series.
Beebom Staff
You can screen record on an iPhone using Control Center, QuickTime Player on Mac, Windows PC, and third-party screen recorder iOS apps. Read on to know the details.
Gemini on Android now lets you perform local actions quickly, thanks to the Utilities extension. You can also perform multiple local actions at once. For example, you can say, "Turn off battery saver and take a selfie with a 10-second timer."
Users Voice Their Disappointment As Spotify Wrapped 2024 Misses the Mark
Anshuman Jain
View quick summary
The latest Spotify Wrapped 2024 has met with disappointment from users, who feel it lacks key features and metrics compared to previous years. The addition of AI podcast hosts has also been criticized for being creepy and limited to select regions.
Speaking at the NYT's DealBook summit, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said AGI will matter much less and the safety concerns don't come at the AGI moment. He also said OpenAI will achieve AGI much sooner than most people think.
Partner Content
The Wondershare UniConverter V16 is here and it enhances the already much-loved video converter. The tool now comes with an improved overall UI, support for over 1000 video formats used across a wide range of devices, and high-speed lossless conversion. Read along to learn more.
7 Best iPad Apps for Apple Pencil You Should Use
Akshay Gangwar
You can recover deleted messages on iPhone from the Recently Deleted folder in the Messages app. You can also get back deleted messages from iCloud backup, Finder backup, or iTunes backup.
If you are searching for how to edit a PDF on Mac, we have listed steps for the same. PDFs can be opened and edited using two tools on Mac - Quick Look and Preview. The in-built-Preview tool in macOS offers a comprehensive set of features to edit PDFs on Mac. However, you can also use third-party tools like Adobe Acrobat PDF software to get more features while editing a PDF on Mac.
From Brooklyn 99 to the Nisman Doc: My Year Revealed by Unofficial Netflix Wrapped
Anshuman Jain
View quick summary
A third-party tool called "Unofficial Netflix Wrapped," allows users to view their annual Netflix recap. It is created by Kapwing and works pretty similar to Spotify's yearly Wrapped. It shows a personalized report which includes viewing time, most binged shows, and favorite genres.
WhatsApp has introduced several new stable and beta updates over the month of November and in this read, we have compiled and listed them starting from the stable features that are rolling out for everyone followed by beta features that are still under testing and will come out at a later date.
Snag the Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Tablet for over 50% Off on Cyber Monday
Abubakar Mohammed
View quick summary
The Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is a rugged tablet that runs Android, and for $65, it's value for money. Besides, Amazon gives you a 2-year worry-free guarantee where the firm will replace the tablet.
You Wouldn’t Find a Better Deal on This Shark Vertex Vaccum Cleaner on this Cyber Monday
Anshuman Jain
View quick summary
The Shark Vertex DuoClean upright vacuum cleaner is on sale for $199, a $250 price cut from its usual $449. This vacuum cleaner has 0.3 gal capacity, HyperVelocity Accelerated suction, and DuoClean silicon wings for deep cleaning. It also includes accessories and a detachable pod for easy cleaning and portability.
This 12-in-1 Anker Docking Station Is 50% Off This Cyber Monday
Abubakar Mohammed
View quick summary
The Anker 778 Thunderbolt is a 12-in-1 docking station that's on sale for $135. One of the main reasons to buy the Anker 778 is for its extensive multi-monitor support.