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In this guide, we have discussed how you can share your current and live location on WhatsApp for Android and iOS versions of the app. To do this, you just have to go to the attachment folder, then select location and choose whether you want to share your current or live location. This can help you share your whereabouts with your loved one's if you feel you are in danger or when you are travelling all by yourself.
Researchers Develop AI Model That Can Fool CAPTCHA With 100% Accuracy
Sagnik Das Gupta
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There's a new AI model in town that can apparently solve Google's CAPTCHA puzzles with 100% accuracy every single time, thanks to a trio of Swiss researchers from ETH Zurich. Read up all about it right here!
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.
There is a new trend going on where you can create a bedroom based on your Spotify or Apple Music streaming history. This is all thanks to the "Make Your Internet Bedroom" tool on Verse which analyzes your listening history and artists to create a custom AI bedroom. Users can customize items in the room and share their designs with others.
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.
MKBHD’s Panels Is a Masterclass in How Not to Make a Wallpaper App
Sagnik Das Gupta
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MKBHD, aka Marques Brownlee, has rolled out a new Wallpapers app called Panels for Android and iOS. We used it and here are our thoughts!
Not sure that you have got blocked by one of your friends on Instagram? Then this guide should help you figure it out as we have discussed a total of 8 methods that should be more than enough to help you determine and confirm your suspicion that you were blocked or not.
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.
Arjun Sha
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.
WhatsApp has added a new like feature to react to Status updates. To like a status, open it and tap the heart icon on the left of the text box. The person will see a heart icon on your display picture when they view the status. You can also react with eight emojis by tapping the text box and selecting an emoji.
I Hate the Redesigned Photos App in iOS 18, but Some Customizations Make It Bearable
Kanika Gogia
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I feel the new redesigned Photos app in iOS 18 is more complicated and overwhelming. While I miss the old design, there are a few customization options that make the iOS 18 Photos app bearable for me.
Chromebooks usually come with lesser storage compared to other laptops which makes managing apps and Linux difficult. Some of the best ways to make space for other apps is by repartitioning the Linux partition, deleting apps and files, and deleting the browser cache, among other thing.
Make Your iPhone Live Longer: Get This iPhone 16 Case & Screen Protector Combo!
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If you're already on your way to get the latest iPhone 16, hold your horses just a bit longer and check Torras' Ostand 360-degree Spin Case and GlassGo X combo and get that much needed protection!
The Pixel Watch 3 has a new LTPO AMOLED display, new Wear OS 5, Fitbit integration, and continuous heart rate detection. The Galaxy Watch 7 also has Wear OS 5, more software updates, a slightly longer battery life, more sports modes, and better workout and sleep detection. So, in this comparison, we'll pit these timepieces against one another to see which one you should acquire.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is here, and we have compared it to the OnePlus Open. From the looks of it, the latter is the better foldable for much cheaper. Take a look at the detailed comparison right here!
When you set up Two-step verification, WhatsApp will ask you for a code when you try to log in to their account. If you forget the PIN, you can recover the account using the email you used when setting up the feature.
Apple has just released the final stable version of iOS 18 to the masses. iOS 18 bring with it a bunch of new features like home screen and lock screen customization, a new Control Panel, redesigned Photos app, improvements to the Messages app, and Apple Intelligence. In this review, I'll share my experience using iOS 18 on an iPhone 15, having installed it first as a Developer Beta and then a Public Beta.
Both Pixel Watch 2 and Galaxy Watch 7 are great devices but the latter is a tad bit better at everything. Samsung Health is more comprehensive and completely free whereas Fitbit has fewer features, some of which are locked behind subscriptions. The Pixel Watch 2 is slightly more accurate in terms of tracking, but Galaxy Watches are not far off and more than makes up with Samsung Health's features. Overall, the Galaxy Watch 7 is a better pick.
The latest iOS 18 Developer Beta 5 offers a built-in option to reset the Control Center to its default settings and undo any user-made changes and customizations. For this, go to Settings -> Control Center and choose the Reset Control Center option. As of now, the stable version of iOS 18 doesn't offer this option.
Checking if someone's using your WhatsApp on another device is quite easy. You can do it using the primary device you used to link the other devices, and then checking the active sessions inside the Linked devices section. If you notice a suspicious device or activity, you can tap on it and select Log out to remove the device from your account. You can also set up Two-step verification and App lock, so this never happens again.
If RCS isn't working on your iPhone, make sure you've installed iOS 18, check RCS availability in your region, and make sure your network carrier supports RCS Messaging. Also, you should check your internet connection or toggle Airplane Mode. If nothing works, try restarting your iPhone.
SocialAI Is a New AI Bot-Powered Twitter Clone That You Should Try Out!
Sagnik Das Gupta
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There's a new social media app in town called SocialAI, where you're the only human, while the rest are all AI bots. From actively dropping replies to your posts to interacting with you, these bots are out there to listen to you. We finally went hands on with the app, and here's what we think!
Rules can only be created using Gmail web and they're pretty easy to create. There are plenty of rules like Applying a label, deleting, Forwarding, Starring, and many more when you receive an email. You can create a Rule by going to Search Settings > Create filter.
If you've recently started using Canva and haven't been enjoying it as much, there are many alternatives you can use. While most of them are partly free, some require premium subscription. Some of the tools do not contain templates but are hardcore photo editing tools you can use to create your own designs. The tools in question are Fotor, Microsoft Designer, Adobe Express, Pixlr, Photopea, and more.
The latest iOS 18 brings Game Mode to iPhones, for the first time ever. Game Mode minimizes background activity on your iPhone to provide consistent FPS for better gameplay. The Game Mode in iOS 18 triggers automatically when you start a game. You can also toggle Game Mode from the Control Center.
In this article, I will be comparing the latest two foldables on the block. the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and testing which is the better foldable phone that you should buy. We have compared them in terms of design, display, software, performance, cameras and battery life to test out which is the better phone overall.
Steam Families is a great way to share your Steam library and games with friends and family. To start sharing games using the feature, go to Steam > Settings > Family > Create a Family > Invite friends and family. Once your family members accept the invite, all the games on their and your profile will be shared.
In this article, we have discussed how you can use Snapchat Maps, where you can access it from the app, highlighted some of its key features as well as discussed how you can change the privacy settings for Snap Maps and what is Live Location sharing of Snapchat.
You can hide apps on your iPhone using the Hide and Require Face ID option. If you want to access a hidden app, you can do so by going to App Library > Hidden folder, using Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to unlock and tapping on the app to open. You can also unhide apps from the Hidden folder by long-pressing on its app icon and selecting Don’t Require Face ID.
Apple released the stable version of iOS 18 on Monday, September 16, 2024. The latest iOS 18 is Apple's biggest software update, but it still doesn't include Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence will be available on all compatible devices from October onwards in U.S. English.
RCS Messaging on iOS 18 Explained: All Things an iPhone User Should Know
Abubakar Mohammed
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Apple is rolling out RCS on iOS 18 across multiple operators in the US, Canada, and some parts of Europe. Android and iOS users can now send multimedia in high-quality, use read receipts, and message reactions. However, RCS on iOS isn't encrypted as of now, since Apple uses the most basic version of RCS called Universal Profile.
A Reddit user shared a conversation with ChatGPT where the chatbot had initiated the conversation without user prompting. Another user said ChatGPT inquired about his health. It seemed bizarre, but OpenAI has now confirmed the issue. The company says the issue has been fixed now.
Are you a student looking for a good reliable laptop to get through the semester smoothly? Then, you should take a look at our handpicked list of the best MSI laptop deals for students right here!
WhatsApp Status Now Lets You Secretly Tag People, Here’s How It Works
Anshuman Jain
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WhatsApp's latest beta version 2.24.20.3 for Android introduces the mentions feature, allowing users to tag contacts in status updates. Only the mentioned person receives a notification and private message, keeping other viewers unaware. It's currently in beta, with a limit of five mentions per status.
OpenAI's new o1 models excel at advanced reasoning tasks and in fields like math, science, and coding. However, for natural language processing, GPT-4o is still the better choice. As for coding, the smaller o1-mini model outperforms the larger o1-preview model. OpenAI says the new o1 models pose a "Medium" risk in terms of biological threats and persuasion.
In this guide, we discuss how to add contacts directly from WhatsApp itself. You can add a contact from the new chat screen or scan their QR code. For Windows, you can enter a phone number to chat directly. This feature is best for one-time conversations, eliminating the need to save contacts.
Besides helping you stay anonymous, a VPN allows you to watch geo-restricted content and access restricted websites. Choosing a free VPN for Chromebook is easy because there aren't many options. ProtonVPN, TunnelBear, WindScribe, Browsec are all great VPN but if we had to choose one, ProtonVPN would be our go-to service thanks to it's strict no-log policy and strong encryption.
In this read, we have detailed a total of six methods where we discuss how to find out if you have been blocked on Facebook by someone. While there are multiple ways to tell if you are blocked, there are some key areas to check like their profile. searching them up in your friend's list and Facebook search, not being able to tag them, and finding their account from an alternative account.
On September 16, 2024, Apple rolled out the final, polished version of iOS 18 for iPhones. The newest update brings a bunch of exciting additions like a revamped Control Center, Home Screen Customizations, and more. To upgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 18, go to Settings -> General -> Software Update and tap on the Download and Install option on the iOS 18 update notification.
Akshay Gangwar
To use iPhone Mirroring, you must install iOS 18 on your iPhone and macOS Sequoia on your Mac. If iPhone Mirroring isn't working, you should check your Apple IDs and enable Bluetooth & Wi-Fi on both devices. Also, make sure your iPhone is locked and you aren't using AirPlay or Apple Sidecar feature. If nothing works, try restarting your devices.