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Apple unveiled the much-awaited OLED iPad Pro at its "Let Loose" event on May 7, 2024. The latest iPad Pro is a well-designed device that packs everything you would expect from a premium tablet. The M4 chipset should fairly make the new iPad Pro future-proof. If you're a casual user, you might not feel a huge difference between the two iPads. On the flip side, if you're a video editor or someone who's into heavy-duty design, the 2024 iPad Pro makes a worthy upgrade.
New iPad Pro and iPad Air India Pricing Out: Here’s How Much It Costs
Anmol Sachdeva
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Apple has announced new iPad Pro and iPad Air models at its recently concluded events. The new iPad Air arrives with the M2 chip and new colors, whereas the iPad Air is powered by Apple's new M4 chip. Here are the pricing for 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro models in India.
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Apple has upgraded the Apple Pencil with a Pro moniker for the new M4 iPad Pro. The new Apple Pencil Pro brings four exciting new features, including barrel roll, squeeze to open a tool palette, Find My support, and more.
Apple unveiled new iPad models at its Let Loose event after almost a two year break. The new iPads are accompanied by the Apple Pencil Pro, which brings quite a few new features. So, in this guide, find out which iPad models are compatible with the the Apple Pencil Pro.
While interoperability has been implemented across email services, messaging apps remain isolated. So in this piece, we go through all the developments around interoperability in the context of messaging apps and what the EU is doing with its regulation. We also take a look at the cons of interoperability in messaging apps.
The first and easiest way to find a lost Apple Pencil is to use your connected iPad. Open Settings -> Bluetooth, and if your Apple Pencil appears to be Connected, it should be between a range of 30 feet. You can also use a Bluetooth tracker app to track your Apple Pencil location. Since Apple Pencil doesn't work with Find My, you will have to manually retrace your steps to find your missing Apple Pencil.
A new tool called Winpilot lets you disable all types of ads on Windows 11 with a single click. The tool uses PowerShell scripts and Registry keys to modify key settings which disable the ads on Windows 11. The tool is free to use and works quite well. You can also use it to debloat your computer.
Hiding banking or other extremely private apps from prying eyes is essential, and a lot of Android UIs come built-in with the ability to hide apps. Here's how to hide apps in Samsung, Nothing, Xiaomi, OnePlus, and on any Android device with ease.
Samsung is considering not upgrading Galaxy S25 series' battery specifications. Instead, to compensate, the Korean giant is developing "Battery AI," a feature that could boost the battery on the Galaxy S25 series by 5-10% by "killing unwanted processes" in the background.
This Spatial Puzzle Game on Vision Pro Is My Go-to Stress Buster
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Apple Vision Pro's visionOS App Store allows you to play a spatial puzzle game called Puzzling Places. As you would with a normal assembly jigsaw, you put together puzzle pieces to solve it. However, the spatial spin to it makes it an incredible experience, allowing you to see intricate details of the puzzle and relax to the ambient sounds each of these puzzles come with. An easy 9/10 recommendation!
Latest Pixel 8a Leak Reveals All Specs Ahead of Google I/O 2024
Abubakar Mohammed
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A new Google Pixel 8a leak has revealed almost everything about the upcoming Google Pixel 8a. The device will feature Tensor G3, dual rear cameras, 4,492 mAh battery with 27W fast charging, and rumors suggest 7 years of major updates.
Nothing Phone (3): Potential Release Date, Leaked Specs, Rumors, and More
Abubakar Mohammed
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It's almost that time of the year when Nothing launches a new flagship Nothing Phone. The upcoming Nothing Phone (3) could feature Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, a bigger 5,000 mAh battery with faster charging, improvements to Nothing OS 3.0 and Glyph interface, and hopefully better cameras.
Bluetooth trackers can help you track your lost items from your Android and iOS devices. Some of the best Bluetooth trackers you can buy right now are the Apple AirTag, Tile Slim, Tile Mate, Tile Pro, and Eufy SmartTrack Link. Check out this list to learn more.
Some of the most common reasons why your MacBook fan is so loud include faulty adapters, poor air circulation, running resource-intensive tasks at a stretch, and hardware damage. To fix Mac loud fan problems, you can check the vents, ensure proper air circulation, check CPU usage, update macOS, or check your charging accessories. If nothing works, you should contact Apple support.
ChromeOS 124 Brings Material You Settings, Split Screen Updates, and More
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is rolling out ChromeOS 124 for Chromebooks. The update brings a redesigned Settings app with Material You, improvements to Split screen, and a few accessibility settings for the disabled.
By default, the Journal app on your iPhone will show personalized suggestions based on your locations, photos, music, workouts, and podcasts. If you don't find these useful, you can go to Settings -> Journal and turn on Skip Journaling Suggestions. In case you wish to disable Journal suggestions for a specific category, go to Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Journaling Suggestions -> Turn off all
Best Gaming Laptop Deals in Amazon and Flipkart Summer Sale 2024
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Amazon Great Summer Sale and Flipkart Big Savings Days Sale is currently live. The sale brings multiple offers on all electronic products, including gaming laptops. So, if you're on the lookout for one, this is a good time. We have handpicked and curated a list of the best gaming laptop deals right here, so take a look.
We have compiled a list of the best Smart TV deals that are available during the Amazon Great Summer sale starting from May 2, 2024. The list ranges from 32 inches to 65 inches, featuring the best options handpicked for you.
Best Smartphone Deals During Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale 2024
Abubakar Mohammed
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Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale is now live and it brings discounts on lots of smartphone brands, making it the right time to buy a smartphone. From Samsung to Motorola, Google Pixel, and Realme, you can save anywhere from Rs. 2,000 to as much as Rs. 20,000!
Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Best Smartphone Deals You Can Grab
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Amazon Great Summer Sale is currently live and offering some exciting offers and discounts on smartphones. We have handpicked these smartphone deals from each of the top brands. You will find the complete list right here.
Don’t Miss Out: Oppo Find N3 Flip on Sale for Rs 47,999 in India (Limited Time Offer)
Anshuman Jain
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The Oppo N3 Flip, originally priced at ₹94,999, is now available for ₹49,999 on Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale. This deal is valid for May 2nd with or without exchange, and includes a ₹2,000 additional discount for SBI Credit card holders, that brings the price down to ₹47,999.
Get the Galaxy S23 for Under Rs. 45,000 in Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Now!
Abubakar Mohammed
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Flipkart currently has a sale ongoing and a few Samsung Galaxy smartphones are heavily discounted. The S23 deal stands out with the same being available for just Rs 46,999 versus Rs 64,999 usually. The S23 FE and S21 FE are available for Rs 39,999 and Rs 29,999, respectively.
MacBook screen flickering issues may occur due to software glitches, outdated macOS, malware, or hardware problems. To fix this, restart your MacBook, check for macOS updates, run Apple diagnostics, or reinstall macOS. You can also try resetting NVRAM and SMC on Intel-based Macs. If nothing helps, you should contact Apple support.
Samsung is reportedly testing Wear OS 5 on Galaxy Watch 6. With Google expected to showcase Wear OS 5 in its upcoming I/O 2024 event, we can expect the the first Wear OS 5 Beta for the Watch6 to come out soon.
The Apple MacBook Air M3 is the latest and greatest Air that the brand has to offer right now. But, is it worth the upgrade if you are on an M1 or M2 MacBook Air? Honestly, probably not, unless you need that extra extra power to do some heavy-duty editing and rendering or even gaming. If you don't require that GPU power, you can skip this one if you're on the M2. But, if you're on the M1, it still makes sense.
You can now chat with Gemini right from Chrome's address bar. You just have to type "@" and select "Chat with Gemini" to summon the AI chatbot. Enter your prompt and hit Enter. It will take you to Gemini's portal where you can find the answer. The feature is currently available to Chrome desktop users only.
Hot Corners are simple gestures that allow you to quickly trigger an action when you move the pointer to a corner. To set up Hot Corners on Mac, go to System Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and set specific actions you wish to trigger on every corner of the screen. At the moment, macOS allows you to choose from 11 different options for each corner.
Rabbit R1, the AI-powered device that used LAM that could learn and perform actions for you has just been revealed to be an app running on some sort of version of Android. Mishaal Reehman was able to install its APK on his Pixel 6A and it was working fine except for app integration which required system level permissions. However, Rabbit's CEO, Jesse Lyu, stated that Rabbit R1 runs on a bespoke AOSP, not an Android app.
A recent finding suggests that Android 15 could add to the betterment of user experience by incorporating a better landscape mode experience on the lock screen and notifications panels. The lock screen and notification panel would then be able to use the extended space effectively.
Scanning documents on your phone is easy on Android, thanks to built-in and third party document scanning apps. Most manufacturers include a built-in document scanner, but third-party apps like Adobe Scan have more editing features to make your documents look the best.
To deactivate Hot Corners on a Mac, go to System Settings -> Desktop & Dock -> Hot Corners and choose "-" for each Hot Corners sub-menu. You can also disable Hot Corners on a Mac using Terminal. If you don't want to disable Hot Corners completely, you can assign a Modifier key to every Hot Corner action to avoid accidental triggers.
As we are moving towards the AI era, things are developing at a breakneck pace. In all of this, we have to be mindful of our privacy and how to protect it. In this article, we look at the privacy policies of popular AI chatbots and how companies handle private conversations. We have also discussed how you can minimize your data footprint and opt out of model training.
I Tried Arc on Windows: Likeable but Can It Replace My Current Browser?
Arjun Sha
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Arc browser is a new browser with unique UI and features like Spaces, vertical tab navigation, colorful themes, split view, and more. It's still under beta on Windows and some features are missing, but it has the potential to be a good Chrome alternative. Read my piece to understand why.
Android’s At a Glance is Moving to the Bottom of the Lock Screen
Abubakar Mohammed
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Pixel's beloved At a Glance widget, despite its usefulness, hasn't seen significant updates. While the ability to remove it from the home screen is being tested, a new change on Android 15 might place it at the bottom of your screen, similar to Live Activities on iOS.
Nothing Phone 2a has received a new Blue Edition in India, and I have gotten my hands on it ahead of its sale on May 2. The Blue color variant is my second favorite color option after the White. The phone's frame is also blue with black buttons. The Blue color variant also has better display tuning than the other two color options.
The Health app on an iPhone allows you to enter data manually. For this, go to the Health app and tap on the Browse tab from the bottom. Then tap on Activity, choose a subcategory, and tap on Add Data to manually add data to the Health app on iPhone.If you ever forget to start a workout on your Apple Watch, you can manually add workout data in the Health app.
The Apple Vision Pro's Environments are one of the best things about the headset, transporting you to a different place altogether. You can turn this off though or adjust it by rotating the physical Digital Crown button on the headset clockwise or anticlockwise. Rotating it anticlockwise all the way disables the Environment completely. You can also summon Siri and ask her to turn off the Environment.
5 Android Features That Make Switching to iOS Impossible (For Me)
Abubakar Mohammed
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There are some features on Android that make so much more sense, and they've been missing on iPhones for now. While naming them all could be challenging, here are my five favorite features on Android that stop me from making the switch over to iOS.
You can find some useful macOS Sonoma Widgets that you can add to your Mac's desktop or the Notification Center. Some of the best first-party macOS Sonoma widgets are Weather, World Clock, and Screen Time. Other must-try Mac widgets include Todoist, Drafts, Calendar, News, World Clock, Color Widgets, and Spark Mail.
The Apple Vision Pro allows you to capture spatial videos and view them in 3D, to further enhance the experience. The best thing is, you can capture such videos through the headset itself. To do so, press top left button -> select Video -> start recording. The captured spatial videos are saved in visionOS' native Photos app, where you can view them. You can also use an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max to capture a spatial video and then view it on your Vision Pro.
Nothing Phone (2a) Gets a Sleek New Blue Color Exclusive to India
Abubakar Mohammed
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Nothing has unveiled a new "Designed for India" Blue colorway for the Nothing Phone (2a). This India-exclusive shade is a deep blue variant that can appears lighter or subdued based on the surrounding light conditions. It's a stylish addition to the Phone (2a)'s existing palette, which consists of Black, White, and Milky White color variants.
Google Play Store Finally Lets You Download Multiple Apps at Once
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google has finally started rolling out to the Play Store the ability to download multiple apps at once. Although parallel downloads are now possible, Google only allows you to download two apps at once. Additional downloads will wait in the queue until either one of the ongoing apps are installed completely.