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With the latest iOS 18, Apple brings head gestures to AirPods so you can answer or reject calls without using your hands or voice. Head Gestures are available only on new AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2. To use head gestures on AirPods, you must enable Announce Calls and Announce Notifications in Siri settings.
Abubakar Mohammed
There are many ways to factory reset a Chromebook starting from the most straightforward Powerwash option to more complex ChromeOS recovery via Chromebook utility. There are a total of five ways to factory reset a Chromebook, including if you have a school Chromebook.
If you're facing issues with your Chromebook and have tried every solution out there but to no avail, reinstalling ChromeOS could be your last resort. All you need to do is flash ChromeOS image using the Chromebook Recovery Utility, boot your Chromebook into recovery, and reinstall ChromeOS. You can also use the internet to perform network-based recovery.
With the next-gen CarPlay, Apple plans to completely take over every screen in your vehicle by deeply integrating the new software with your car's hardware. The new CarPlay 2024 will arrive with instrument cluster integration, multi-display support, climate controls, new widgets, and new CarPlay apps.
The US DOJ has submitted a proposed framework of remedies to the court in order to end Google's monopoly in the search engine market. The Justice Department seeks to split Android and Chrome, among other things. Google calls the proposed sanction "radical" and says it may hurt end consumers.
Google Lens Now Supports Video Search, and It’s Kind of Awesome!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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Google Lens has now received a major upgrade with a new Search with Video functionality. As it sounds, users can now search up objects or pretty much anything using videos. I tried it out, and here's how it went down!
Nothing has revealed almost all features and information about its upcoming Nothing OS 3.0 in the recent Ear (Open) event. The firm, as promised, is rolling out its first Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta with new features such as new clock styles, customizations, new quick settings panel, and more. Although, some of the features are still not available. Expect them to be available in future beta versions.
Security and surveillance cameras that help you record continuously, 24/7 could be great if you don't want to miss even the slightest detail about what's happening outside and inside your home. Some of the best cameras with continuous recording are from Reolink, mainly the Atlas PT Ultra, the CX810, and the E1 Outdoor Pro.
Adminless Windows 11 is Coming; Here’s What It Means for Security on PCs
Arjun Sha
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Microsoft is working on an "Adminless" Windows 11 security feature aka "Administrator Protection" that will replace the UAC prompt with secure user authentication. Administrator rights will be temporarily granted, improving the security of Windows 11 PCs significantly.
Anshuman Jain
In this read, I have discussed my hands on experience with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. It comes with new quick settings panel which has received a modern, dynamic makeover, and the Smart App Drawer which automatically sorts apps into categories. There are new lock screen customizations with new clock faces and widget options. The settings page has a fresh look, and the N-dot font has been replaced with a sans-serif font for better readability.
Apple’s Vitals App Is Warning Users of Symptoms Before They Actually Fall Sick
Kanika Gogia
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The new Vitals app measures important health metrics, including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and sleep duration. If two or more metrics are out of the range, you'll get a notification along with the factors involved. Several Reddit users are discussing how the new Vitals app in watchOS 11 is showing signs of sickness before they actually feel any symptoms. That means the app will know you're going to fall sick before you actually do.
Voice Isolation is a super useful feature that blocks distracting noises and improves the sound quality of your calls. While you're on a call, open the Control Center, tap on the app you're using, and choose Voice Isolation. The latest iOS 18 also offers a new Automatic Mic mode which switches between different microphone settings based on your call type and environment.
If some home screen app icons aren't turning dark in iOS 18, those apps might not be updated to include the dark icon alternatives. All the built-in iPhone apps have both Light and Dark icons to match your preferred aesthetic. In the case of third-party apps, if a developer hasn't updated the app, the iOS system will attempt to generate it for you.
If you find the "Learn About This Picture" icon annoying on your desktop, you can remove it through the Registry Editor. You can also change the wallpaper from your own collection to quickly hide the icon.
In this guide, we have outlined the steps to help you clear your browser cache. We have mentioned the steps for popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox. The steps for Google Chrome will also work for other Chromium based web browsers like the Brave browser.
In this article, we have listed down some of the best soundboard apps that are available for Discord and that you should absolutely try out if you are looking for one. These range from free to paid options, but include several different features like customizable keyboard shortcuts, sound recording and editing and more. Checkout this list to get the best Discord soundboard app out there.
Copying and pasting on a Chromebook is similar to Windows. All you need to do is use the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V keyboard shortcuts after selecting the item on the keyboard and the item will be copied or pasted. ChromeOS also has a clipboard manager that can store at most five previously copied items.
Here’s How to Access Android Phone Storage Directly in Windows 11 File Explorer
Arjun Sha
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You can now access your Android phone's storage directly in Windows 11 File Explorer. You just have to set up Phone Link and enable "Show mobile device in File Explorer" in Windows Settings. You can access all the directories and copy files even when your phone is locked.
Chromebooks lack dedicated Caps Lock key and you need to press Alt + Launcher to activate and deactivate Caps Lock. If you find that method too bothersome, you could remap the existing keys to directly activate Caps Lock. This can be done from Chromebook's settings.
The AppData folder, as the name suggests, stores application-specification files such as log data, settings, cached files, configuration files, and more. You can delete unnecessary files from the AppData folder to free up storage space on your PC.
We have conducted a series of benchmark tests on A18 and A18 Pro to check the performance difference. We have added Geekbench results, AnTuTu scores, and 3DMark results from both chipsets to understand the real-world performance difference. Go through our article to find detailed benchmark results.
In this article we have discussed different ways of how you can reboot your Android smartphone or tablet. The first method involves the traditional way of pressing down the Power + Volume Up button, then you can bring down Android quick settings and using the Power menu, restart the device. You can also long press on the Restart option to boot your phone into safe mode.
Microsoft has introduced several AI features to Windows 11 with the 24H2 update. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs featuring an on-device NPU. You can access AI features like Recall, Image Creator in Photos, Generative Fill/Erase in Paint, AI in Windows Search, and more.
This $250 Indian Phone Has Dual Screens and an iPhone-like Action Button
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Lava Agni 3 has gone official with dual AMOLED displays, a customizable action button, as well as a good camera setup and processor, all for just Rs 20,9999 ($250). Check out all the details right here!
How to Downgrade from iOS 18 Beta to Stable iOS 18 Update without Losing Data
Kanika Gogia
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Apple has now rolled out the stable version of iOS 18. If you've downloaded the iOS 18 beta and you no longer want it, you can update your iPhone to the stable version of iOS 18. You can't downgrade from iOS 18 beta to stable iOS 18 beta directly. You will first have to downgrade to iOS 18 using recovery mode and then update to the iOS 18 stable version.
5 Reasons Why MSI Sword 16 HX Series Needs to Be on Your Wishlist
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In case you want to get your hands on a powerful and versatile gaming laptop this sale season, the MSI Sword 16 HX is definitely where you should be looking. Here's everything that you need to know about one of MSI's latest and greatest gaming laptop lineups!
The A18 chipset, found in iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models, is a flagship-level chipset. It delivered a great performance in our Geekbench and AnTuTu testing. The 5-core GPU is no slouch, either. You can find detailed benchmark scores in our article.
The Windows 11 24H2 update is finally here and it brings a number of AI features. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. New AI features include Cocreator and Generative Fill/Erase in MS Paint, a new Copilot app, AI Super Resolution, Voice Clarity, and more.
The latest iOS 18 lets you make your iPhone home screen icons dark so they look aesthetically pleasing with the Dark Mode on your iPhone. On the home screen, touch & hold an empty space, then tap on Edit -> Customize -> Dark. To go along with the dark icons, the customization panel also has a sun icon that lets you darken the wallpaper.
I Tried iOS 18 Eye Tracking Feature on My iPhone, Here’s How It Works
Kanika Gogia
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The latest iOS 18 brings Eye Tracking on iPhones so users can navigate & control their devices just with the eyes. Apple's Eye Tracking is only available on iPhone 12 and later models. To turn on iOS 18 eye tracking, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Eye Tracking, and turn on the Eye Tracking toggle.
You can now install the Windows 11 24H2 update right away. Microsoft has rolled out the update to all eligible users in a phased manner. You can also download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file and clean install the latest build. That said, much-touted AI features like Recall and Cocreator are not available on x64 PCs. These features are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs.
The upcoming M4 Mac Mini is anticipated to be the first-ever major redesign of Apple's most compact desktop computer in the last 14 years. Thanks to the M4 process, the upcoming Mini could redefine what a compact desktop computer can do. Check out the expected features, performance upgrades, price, and release date for the M4 Mac Mini.
Vivo has finally launched its new Android 15 beta-based Funtouch OS 15 skin. Starting mid-October, the new OS will be rolling out to the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Vivo X100 series, as well as the iQOO 12. A bunch of other Vivo and iQOO phones will be getting it too. Find the full list here!
The solutions to bring a dead Chromebook back to life range from ensuring the basics are right to reinstalling the operation system. Some of the best ways to bring your Chromebook back to life is by checking its charger, charging port, hard restarting, and performing a fresh ChromeOS install.
2-in-1 Chromebooks come with touch screen, and while the functionality is great to have, some users may not end up using them much or might want to disable if they're facing ghost touch issues. Chromebook's touch screen can be disabled from Chrome flags and using a keyboard shortcut.
Ajaay Srinivasan
Google has released Wear OS 5 for the remainder of Pixel Watches, marking Wear OS 5's official release. The update brings new Watch Face format that increases battery life. Besides, it brings a new grid layout in the launcher, new Pixel Camera controls, and a Recorder app from Pixel Watch 3.
The process of retrieving deleted messages may differ from platform to platform. While most platforms do not have a means to recover deleted messages, you can restore them from backups or from Archived messages and Trash.
Split screen on Windows using the Snap windows feature could be incredibly useful for multitasking and enhancing your productivity. There are four ways to split screen on Windows — using snap layout, drag and drop, keyboard shortcuts, and using snap bar.
The A18 Pro chipset by Apple outperforms the year-old Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in all major benchmarks including Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, and more. In single-core CPU performance, the A18 Pro delivers 45% faster performance. In 3DMark, the A18 Pro GPU offers sustained graphics performance. To find detailed benchmark results, go through our article.
Apple Has Introduced a Cool New Trick for the iPhone 16 Battery Removal Process
Kanika Gogia
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The repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16, a 7/10 on iFixit’s repairability scale, which is the highest repairability score for any iPhone. This is because the three key changes in the iPhone 16 design and innards make it easier to access the internal components. As a result, the iPhone 16 becomes the most repairable iPhone ever.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the flagship A18 Pro chipset. We have run various benchmarks to check the performance improvements it brings over last year's A17 Pro chipset. You can find detailed results from Geekbench, AnTuTu, 3DMark, etc. in our article.