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The jump from Z Flip 4 to Z Flip 5 was a significant one, but are the improvements from Z Flip 5 to Flip 6 just as significant? The answer is no. While the Z Flip 6 brings better primary camera, increased battery capacity, and processor, it also ditches the AMOLED cover screen for an IPS panel. Besides these changes, both devices are pretty much identical.
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6 foldable devices in its latest Galaxy Unpacked event. While the Z Flip 6 brings considerable improvements over the Z Flip 5, the same cannot be said for the Z Fold 6 from Z Fold 5. Besides the fact that the Z Fold 6 has a better SoC and overall design, most other specifications remain the same.
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If you are looking for an AI tool to upscale images, I would recommend Aiarty Image Enhancer. It's a fantastic program that generates more details to fix pixelation and removes blurriness from images. Overall, it's an image restoration program that actually works. Go through our guide to understand all the key features.
Kanika Gogia
To avoid unauthorized access, it's a smart idea to regularly change the password on your iPhone. For this, go to Settings -> Face ID & Passcode -> Change Passcode and enter your current password. On the Change Passcode screen, tap on Passcode Options to view options for creating a new password for your iPhone. You can choose from 4-digit Numeric Code, 6-digit Numeric Code, Custom Numeric Code, and Custom Alphanumeric Code.
Nothing Open-Sources CMF Phone 1’s Back Cover for 3D Printing & I’m Excited
Sagnik Das Gupta
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CMF by Nothing has officially released the newly launched CMF Phone 1's official documentation. This documentation also showcases the renders of the back panel and screws alongside the accessory point. They have released a .stl file of the rear panel for 3D printing enthusiasts to make something out of it as well.
Looking for ways to transfer photos from your iPhone to a PC? Here are the 5 best ways to do so easily and quickly, including iCloud, USB connection, a third-party tool called TenorShare iCareFone, and more.
Arjun Sha
While BitLocker encryption is a good solution from the point of security and data protection, it can also lead to data loss if you don't have the recovery key. So in this article, I have added a few methods on how to bypass the BitLocker recovery key on Windows 11. You can find the recovery key in your Microsoft account or locate the recovery key on other drives or external storage.
Google Chrome's in-built Appearance setting doesn't apply dark theme across all web pages, since quite a few don't support them. To force dark mode on web content like these, go to chrome://flags/#enable-force-dark using the address bar and enable the Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents Chrome Flag. Else, you can also give the Dark Reader Chrome Extension a try and do the same thing.
With iOS 13 and later, Apple introduced a thoughtful feature, Optimized Battery Charging that's designed to avoid overstressing the battery and delay battery ageing. Your iPhone uses on-device machine learning to learn your charging habits and routine. The Optimized Battery Charging feature is enabled by default and activated only when your iPhone predicts that it will be connected to a charger for a long time.
Thanks to the introduction of the M-series chipset and the latest macOS, Macs have become more capable than ever at running games. Right from blockbuster role-playing games to sci-fi classics, there are a lot of games you can play on your Mac. Read on to find the 10 best Mac games that should be on your radar in 2024.
The primary way to enable dark theme on YouTube is to enable dark mode on your Android device. Another way, which works on Android and iPhone, is to open the YouTube app > Profile > Settings > General > Appearance > Dark theme. On the web, it's easier, and you just have to visit YouTube > Profile icon > Appearance > Dark theme.
To connect PS5 controller to your phone, simply enter pairing mode on the PS5 controller by long pressing the Share and Home buttons. A blue light will rapidly start blinking on your controller, after which you will see it listed in your device's Bluetooth devices panel as "DualSense Wireless Controller". From here, tap on it and that should connect your phone to it. When connected to an Android device, the PS5 controller emits a blue light. Meanwhile, it emits a red light when connected to an iPhone.
Apple offers a Headphone Accommodations feature that lets you customize AirPods on an iPhone for a more enjoyable experience. To customize AirPods on your iPhone, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Audio & Visual -> Headphone Accommodations, then turn on the Headphone Accommodations toggle and adjust the options. You can also customise Transparency mode and build a more personalised sound profile with the Custom Audio Setup option.
Anshuman Jain
To unsend a message on Instagram, long press on a message and the option will appear right there. If you want to delete multiple messages and reduce the clutter, you can simply long press on a message > Delete for you. However, this doesn't unsend the message and simply lets you delete messages from both sides for yourself.
Unsending an Instagram message deletes it permanently from both sides of the chat. To unsend a message on the Instagram mobile app, go to Messages > open the chat > long press on a message > Unsend. Meanwhile, on the Instagram website, head over to the Messages tab from the left sidebar > open the chat > hover over a message > 3-dots icon > Unsend.
If you wish to disable BitLocker encryption on your Windows 11 or 10 PC, you can do so from the Control Panel or Windows Settings. Apart from that, by using the "manage-bde" command in CMD or PowerShell, you can also turn off BitLocker. Go through our article to find detailed instructions.
Google TV vs Roku is a hot debate but one platform does reign over the other overall. While Google TV offers extremely personalized recommendations and integrates tightly with the Google ecosystem, Roku catches up with its simple and easy to use user interface, lower price, apps and channel library, and reliability. Ultimately, Google TV comes out as a victory in the comparison.
In this read, we have discuss that the new CMF Phone 1 features a customizable back design letting you to change between different back panels. But with the official release of the phone, the company missed the opportunity of releasing a transparent back for the phone as it would help showcase the phone's inner workings, offer a unique aesthetic, and provide a subtle alternative to the current color options.
CMF Phone 1 Is Customizable and Fun, but at What Cost (Literally)
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The CMF Phone 1 is here and brings a customizable back panel to the table. That's not just it, and the modular dial on the device also doubles down as a lanyard, card holder and phone stand. Apart from the CMF Phone 1's default Black color out of the box, you can grab three other panels for Rs 1,499 each. As for the accessories, each of them cost Rs 749. Ultimately, considering all of this, you can't customize the Phone 1 for free.
Nothing's sub brand CMF has ventured into creating their own smartphone, featuring removeable back covers, a modular dial at the bottom, fun accessories to go along with it, pure and clean Nothing OS and a pocket friendly price tag. But is it enough to make you consider this phone. Learn the complete ins and out and our opinion on the device in this review of the CMF Phone 1.
In the market for a smartwatch under Rs 5,000? The CMF Watch Pro 2 has just launched in that very segment, and it's as near-perfect as it can get. From a stunning 60Hz AMOLED display to a great UI and an amazing companion app, it has a lot going for it. The cherry on top are the health-centric features that it brings along. There are 120 Sports Modes to make use of, along with accurate sensors for reliable tracking. Find the detailed review right here!
CMF Buds Pro 2 are the successor to the CMF Buds Pro that came out last year and feature improvements with support for LDAC codec, 50 dB of noise cancelling, a unique design for the case and a rotatable dial on it. But they also get a bump in price and in this review, we will be discuss whether the new features are impressive enough to justify the price increase.
CMF Phone 1 is here and the company has also released a bunch of accessories to go along with it. These accessories include the card case, lanyard cable, the phone stand and the interchangeable phone cases. All of them utilise the circular dial at the bottom of the phone adding modularity to this budget centric device.
The newly launched CMF Phone 1 allows you to customize the back cover and slap on a different color panel! The phone comes with a Black color panel out of the box, and you will need to purchase the Orange, Light Green, and Blue back panel bundles separately. Using a screwdriver, you can easily take out the screws holding the back panel. Then, take off the dial and the SIM tray, after which you will have to yank the panel open from the bottom and slap the new one on.
The CMF Phone 1 is finally here we pitted it against the Realme P1. Upon comparing the two phones, we realized that the Realme P1 is the more ideal choice if you're looking for a more value-for-money device. From a more practical design to commendable box contents and perks like a 3.5mm headphone jack, the Realme P1 is the more versatile device. Meanwhile, the CMF Phone 1 is the more ideal choice if you favor software experience over everything else.
The CMF Phone 1 is here and it's 8GB/128GB variant priced at Rs 17,999 makes it battle it out with the POCO X6's 8GB/256GB variant which costs Rs 1,000 extra. For that extra money, you get a better display, slightly better cameras, a more snug design, a 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers, and faster charging. On top of that, unlike the CMF Phone 1, the POCO X6 offers everything right in the box, from a fast charger and SIM ejector to a good quality silicone case.
The CMF Phone 1 comes with some new additions, including a set of four new wallpapers whose design features the round dial at the back of the phone. In this post, we have included a download links to get these wallpapers on your device so you don't have to wait for the Nothing OS 2.6 update or have to buy the CMF Phone 1.
We have evaluated Dimensity 7300 and Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 by benchmarking both the chipsets on multiple tests. Both processors deliver similar CPU performance, but Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 can't sustain its peak performance for a longer period. The GPU also offers identical performance, but again, the Adreno GPU's stability is on the lower side.
Dimensity 7050 is a year-old chipset, built on TSMC's 6nm process node. It packs eight CPU cores, but they are older ARM cores and only pack 2x Cortex-A78 cores. So the CPU performance is decent at best. The GPU is also on the lower-end side.
We have benchmarked both Dimensity 7300 and 7050 on multiple synthetic tests so you can choose between CMF Phone 1 and Realme Narzo 70 Pro with ease. The Dimensity 7300 SoC is better than the Dimensity 7050 in nearly all aspects. It delivers better CPU performance and the GPU is significantly more powerful on 7300.
The CMF Phone 1 is here and brings with it the new Android 14-based Nothing OS 2.6, right out of the box. The new features include a Game Mode with aplenty features. There's a new pop-up view for apps, which is very useful when multitasking. Then comes the new AI Vivid Mode in the camera app, offering you an insight into the kind of processing it will do before doing it. Additionally, there's also a new battery health feature that lets you set the charge limit.
The CMF Phone 1 comes with MediaTek's latest mid-range chipset, Dimensity 7300. It's built on TSMC's 4nm process node and packs older ARM CPU cores. The CPU performance is pretty good, especially in multi-threaded tasks. However, the GPU is its weakest link. To find all the benchmarks, go through our entire article.
We have compared the latest Dimensity 7300 SoC with the last-gen Dimensity 7200 chipset. In our benchmark tests, it has become clear that Dimensity 7300 is actually a downgrade over the older Dimensity 7200 chipset. The latest Dimensity 7300 chipset packs older ARM cores and its GPU is pretty weak. It only performs marginally better in 5G speed tests and AI performance.
Restarting Windows is one of the fundamental things that you'll see yourself doing often. Some of the ways to restart your Windows PC is from the Start menu, using at least three different keyboard shortcuts, using the Command Prompt, by force restarting using the power button, and by creating a shortcut.
Ajaay Srinivasan
Your Android phone, over time, could become a host for unwanted texts. Maybe it's a relentless telemarketer, a chatty ex, or just a case of mistaken identity. Whatever the reason, this guide will help you reclaim control of your inbox by blocking text messages.
Facebook's Disappearing Messages works similarly to Instagram's Vanish Mode and makes messages in a chat disappear after 24 hours. On Android and iPhone, you can simply head over to the Messenger app and select a chat > profile name > Disappearing messages > 24 hours. On web, head over to a Facebook profile > select a message > profile icon > Disappearing Messages > 24 hours > Done.
You may want to block a number on Android for many reasons. Perhaps spammers are troubling you or you may want to block a personal contact. Most Android devices use Google dialer and you can block on the same by long-pressing a number > tapping Block and report spam. If your default dialer app is different, we've got you covered with individual guides on different dialers as well.
Unlike Android, an iPhone doesn't have a speed dial option. Thankfully, the pre-installed Shortcuts app helps you create and add a speed dial button on your iPhone’s Home Screen. Once you've created the shortcut, you can also add the speed dial button on your iPhone Lock Screen to make phone calls without opening the Phone app.
Apple improved the Files app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to ensure your important files are always available offline. The File app has a new Keep Downloaded feature that lets you permanently save all your important files for offline access. To save a file permanently, open the Files app, long-press a file or folder and choose the Keep Downloaded option.
The Android Tablet market has been booming recently. From Samsung to Xiaomi, and OnePlus, some of the best Android tablets you can buy are the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, S9+, Xiaomi Pad 7, OnePlus Pad 2, Lenovo Tab P12, and the Amazon Fire HD 10.
In 2007, Apple launched the first iPhone that completely transformed the mobile industry. Initially, Apple released one iPhone every year, and now it releases four iPhone models at the same time. Apple has launched 23 different iPhone models until this date. Released in September 2024, the iPhone 16 lineup is the latest generation of iPhone. Read on to learn about all iPhone models in order.
If you're considering getting one for yourself, finding the best one in this giant market could be hard. To make it easy for you, the best smartwatch you can buy is the Apple Watch Ultra 2, followed by the best Android watch, the Galaxy Watch 7. The best rugged Android smartwatch is the Galaxy Watch 7 Ultra followed by TicWatch Atlas. The crown for the best budget smartwatch goes to the CMF Watch Pro 2.