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Widgets are being widely implemented across operating systems, and I hope to see it on ChromeOS. As ChromeOS comes with ARCVM, it should be pretty easy for Google to bring Android widgets to both Desktop and Lockscreen on ChromeOS.
How to Use Image Wand on iPad with iPadOS 18
Akshay Gangwar
If your Chromebook developed any issues after a recent update, you may want to revert it back to the previous ChromeOS version. There are two ways to go about this — reverting from a stable update to a previous stable update and reverting from Beta or Dev channels to the stable channel. The first method requires you to press keyboard shortcuts on the Powerwash screen, while the second method requires you to change the channel to Stable.
There are many hidden features in ChromeOS. Some are hidden in plain sight while the other require accessing Chrome flags and manually turning on. Features like Steam gaming, GIF recording, Clipboard, Emoji picker, etc, should make your Chromebook feature-rich and the overall experience a tad bit better.
Arjun Sha
In our benchmark testing, we find that Snapdragon 8 Elite's Oryon CPU performs better than Arm's Cortex cores, available in Dimensity 9400. That said, on the GPU front, Dimensity 9400 outranks the Snapdragon 8 Elite narrowly. To find out all the benchmark numbers, go through our in-depth comparison.
We have compared the Snapdragon 8 Elite and A18 Pro by running various benchmarks including Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu, and more. In our Geekbench test, the A18 Pro beats the Snapdragon 8 Elite in single-core tasks, however, in multi-core, the Snapdragon 8 Elite outranks the A18 Pro. In GPU performance, the Snapdragon 8 Elite delivers a stellar performance.
M4 Mac Mini Could Become Apple’s Gaming Console We’ve Been Waiting for Years
Kanika Gogia
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With a smaller size, insane processing power, ray tracking, and streamlined connections for a living room setup, the M4 Mac Mini could become the Apple gaming machine we've been waiting for.
We have conducted several benchmarks on the Snapdragon 8 Elite to evaluate its performance and efficiency. The 2nd-gen Oryon CPU is truly impressive and the new Adreno 830 GPU hits it out of the park. Go through our article to check all our findings.
After a lot of waiting, the Vivo X200 Pro Mini has finally landed on my lap, and I've spent a rather brief but quality time with it. Turns out, this compact monster is packing some serious technology inside. Read my detailed first impressions right here!
This Nothing Phone 2a Plus Glows in the Dark and Looks Wacky ASF (In a Good Way)
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Nothing Phone 2a Plus has received a new Community Edition Green color and after taking a good look at this glow-in-the-dark phone, here's what I think!
Apple Makes a Questionable Design Choice With M4 Mac Mini Power Button Placement
Kanika Gogia
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After the controversial design choice of putting the charging port at the bottom of the Magic Mouse, Apple has now slapped the Mac mini power button underneath the device. That means you'll have to tip the Mac mini to reach underneath whenever you need to switch it on or perform a force restart if it locks up.
In this guide we have explained how you can delete your Instagram account permanently from the iPhone and Android app as well as laid out the steps for the web version of the platform. We have also mentioned the steps to download all your data before you take the big leap and delete your account.
The OnePlus Open 2 Could Just Prove to Be My Favorite 2025 Foldable
Sagnik Das Gupta
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A new leak suggests that the OnePlus Open 2 could be quite the notable upgrade from the OnePlus Open, bringing a bigger screen, slimmer design, and even wireless charging to the table. Here are all the details!
I Tried Out Focus Mode on Chromebook, and It Rescued Me From All the Worldly Distractions
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google rolled out Focus Mode to Chromebooks with ChromeOS 129 update. It immensely helped me get more productive. Focus Mode comes with Google Tasks integration and auto-activates DND which makes it a great tool if you get distracted easily.
A Chromebook might slow down due to a variety of reasons but some of the most common reasons could be due to lots of applications running in the background, Chromebook's storage filling up, or Linux taking up more storage, slowing your Chromebook down. Some of the less common reasons could be a battery that's about to die, clogged fan vents, or ChromeOS files getting corrupt.
The iOS 18.2 beta update brings an all-new hub in the Settings app that lets you manage the default apps on your iPhone. Besides email app and web browser, you can now change the default calling and messaging apps on your iPhone.
Here's how long is Apple Intelligence Waitlist and how you can get approved in Apple Intelligence waitlist on iPhone.
Apple Intelligence brings a new feature named Type to Siri which allows you to invoke Siri from anywhere on an iPhone or Mac. Here's how to enable Type to Siri and use it.
If iOS 18 call recording isn't working on your iPhone, you must ensure that you've installed iOS 18.1, which is currently in Beta. Also, make sure to enable Call Recording in the Settings app and manually trigger this feature during your active calls.
How to Join Apple Intelligence Waitlist and What’s the Waitlist Time
Anmol Sachdeva
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If you want to use Apple's AI features, here is how you can join Apple Intelligence waitlist and get approval.
Apple now offers a dedicated Passwords app that lets you manage the passwords for all your websites and apps. The Passwords app is available in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. If you've updated to the latest software versions, all your passwords and other information will be synced across your devices.
I Tried the New Clean Up Tool in Apple Intelligence and My Disappointment Is Immense
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple rolled out Clean Up tool with iOS 18.1 beta 3. The Magic Eraser equivalent is currently buggy and doesn't work well.
Apple Intelligence is available now in iOS 18.1 and here is how you can use Writing Tools to summarize, shorten and rewrite text.
Apple Intelligence Features: All New AI Features Coming to iPhone, iPad & Mac
Kanika Gogia
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The Cupertino giant has revamped Siri and now it comes with on-screen awareness. It can perform many on-device tasks with ease. It also creates a semantic index on your device to pull out relevant information and perform tasks intelligently. There are also other Apple Intelligence features and experiences in the Mail app, Notes app, and other first-party apps.
Chromebooks have evolved into powerful devices that can do pretty much everything from running Linux apps to Android and Chrome apps, alongside web browsing. There are a ton of Chromebook options in the market and buying the right one for your needs could be tough. Some of the best options you can check out are the Acer Chromebook Spin 714, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus, and ASUS ExpertBook CX54.
Apple Intelligence release date is here. If you are wondering whether your iPhone 15 will get Apple Intelligence features, here's the answer.
The iPhone 14 series will not receive Apple Intelligence and any of its features as it works on device and requires at minimum 8 GB of RAM which is available in the iPhone 15 Pro and the new iPhone 16 series of devices.
Apple Intelligence Release Date: When Is Apple Intelligence Coming Out?
Anmol Sachdeva
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Reliable Apple analyst Mark Gurman has revealed the Apple Intelligence release date in the U.S.
Apple Intelligence Supported Devices: Will Your Device Get Apple’s AI Features?
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple Intelligence features will not be available on all Apple devices. Here, we have provided a list of iPhones, iPads and Macs that will get Apple Intelligence features.
Podcasts can be heard without much effort and require significantly less data and if you're on Android, you'll be spoiled by the choice of podcast apps because there are plenty of them. Some of the best podcast apps you can use on Android are Spotify, YouTube Music, Pocket Casts, Podcast Republic, Podcast Addict, and CastBox.
The latest iOS 18 update brings an array of AI-inspired features, new Accessibility features, a redesigned Home Screen experience, revamped Siri & and much more. The iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and later models have made it to the iOS 18 supported devices list.
Apple launched the latest iOS 18 with brand-new features like Home Screen Customization, a new Passwords app, and a redesigned Photos app, and more. Interestingly, Apple also silently pushed a bunch of handy features that can make a big difference in your day-to-day life. In this article, I've shared 25 hidden features and settings of iOS 18 that Apple didn't mention on the stage.
Apple is expected to release iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28, 2024. Check out iOS 18.1 release time here.
OxygenOS 15: Confirmed Features, Release Timeframe, and Supported Devices
Abubakar Mohammed
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OxygenOS 15 is now official, and it brings changes to the UI, new AI features, and customizations. Some of the highlights of the release are smoother animations, new quick settings layout, new widgets, and AI features for photos and productivity. The OxygenOS 15 closed beta is now out for OnePlus 12, and the open beta for select handsets starts seeding from October 30.
Apple Music offers a Student Plan at $5.99/mo, Individual Plan at $10.99/mo, and a Family Plan at $16.99/mo. Besides, you can also get Apple Music for free if you're a new subscriber or purchased an eligible device. Check out the details.
I Tried Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, and They’re Now a Must-Have Accessory for Me
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are the coolest and most convenient pair of wearables I have ever adorned my face with. Here's why!
The upcoming iPhone SE 4 is expected to arrive with an iPhone 14-like design, 48MP main camera, A18 chipset, 8GB RAM, and Apple Intelligence support. With the AI capabilities, Apple's least expensive iPhone SE 4 might kill the iPhone 15.
OxygenOS 15 Supported Devices: Find Out If Your Phone Will Get the Update
Anshuman Jain
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Now that OnePlus has officially made OxygenOS 15 Beta based on Android 15 available for its OnePlus devices, people with other OnePlus phones must be curious whether their phone will get the update or not. That is why we have mentioned all the phones and tablets that will get OxygenOS 15.
OxygenOS 15 is finally here, and it brings several improvements like snappier animations, faster app opening and closing speed, new boot and set up screen, depth effect for lock screen, new clock styles, and a host of AI features to the mix.
Google Games are a fun way to take a quick break off of work! These fun and interactive games are available to play for free and can be easily accessed via either Google Search or the Google Doodle dedicated page. Some of the best ones include Cricket, Snake Game, Garden Gnomes, Pac Man, Space Invaders, and more. You will find the complete list here!
watchOS 11 brings a ton of new features to your Apple Watch. In this article we talk about the 10 coolest watchOS 11 features that you should definitely check out when you update your Apple Watch to the latest version of watchOS.
Many smartphone manufacturers have already announced their upcoming devices with the 8 Elite platform. OnePlus, Samsung, iQOO, Realme, Xiaomi, HONOR, ASUS, and REDMAGIC are all launching a device with 8 Elite SoC in a few months. Some of the popular phones include the OnePlus 13, Galaxy S25 series, iQOO 13, and Realme GT 7 Pro.