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All New WhatsApp Features Added in June 2024
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This article is a list of all the new and upcoming features that have been added to WhatsApp in June 2024 on different platforms including Android, iOS, WhatsApp Web and desktop version of the app. Some notable features include, improvements to voice and video calling, chat themes, voice message transcripts and message history transfer via QR code.

How to Upload Music to Spotify
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Spotify does not allow you to directly upload songs through their app. You will need to connect with a digital distributor to do so if you are an independent artist. Using one of the free options, we have discussed how you can upload your songs on Spotify and also mentioned some of the other distributors than you can opt for if you want to keep 100% of the revenue.

How to See Your Spotify Listening History
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Spotify listening history lets you take a look at the albums, solo tracks and podcasts that you've been listening to on the platform. You can see this listening history on both the mobile and desktop Spotify apps, as well as the web player. On your phone, head over to Spotify app > profile icon > Recents. Meanwhile, on PC, click on the Queue icon at the bottom right, then select the Recently played option.

What Is RTT Calling and How to Enable It?
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RTT (Real Time Texting) Calling, an accessibility feature for people with hearing or speech impairments. RTT allows instant messaging during a phone call, without needing to press "Send". It's similar to TTY mode but doesn't require specialized hardware. The feature must be enabled in settings and is supported by certain devices and carriers.

How to Delete Photos from Google Photos
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Google Photos makes it really convenient to delete photos you no longer need in a jiffy. With shortcuts such as slide to select photos, you can select multiple pictures at once to batch delete them and move to the bin. Photos that you delete are not permanently lost but are stored in the Bin where they stay for 60 days before getting deleted forever. You can restore photos from the Trash by tapping the photos and tapping Restore.

How to Use Floating Tab Bar on iPad in iPadOS 18
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The latest iPadOS 18 offers a new tab bar now floats at the top of the screen, so you can jump to different parts of an app at the press of a button. It offers quick access to the areas of the apps you visit the most. You can also customize the floating tab bar in iPadOS 18 to include your favorite tabs. For this, simply long-press on the tab bar, it will bring up the sidebar with different menu items, then drag one of the highlighted items to the tab bar. Bear in mind that you can only customize tab bars only in apps that have a sidebar with additional menu items to choose from.

How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
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Microsoft doesn't allow users to easily remove Edge from PCs. We have, however, found a nifty way to uninstall Microsoft Edge from Windows 11 and 10 PCs. With a dedicated uninstaller program, you can permanently remove Edge and prevent it from reinstalling as well. The other way is by using the registry editor but it may cause your PC to endlessly reboot.

What Is Spotify Premium Duo and How Does it Work?
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Given how Spotify Premium Individual prices have plummeted in the last few months, switching to duo could be a pretty cost-effective move. Spotify Duo costs $17 vs $12 for the Individual plan, and could be value for money for couples or friends living at the same address.

Gemma 2 vs Llama 3: Best Open-Source AI Model?
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Google has released its latest open-source model called Gemma 2 27B. Until now, Meta ruled the open-source space with its Llama family of models. So in this article, I have compared Gemma 2 27B with Llama 3 70B to evaluate their prowess in a variety of tasks. Despite a much smaller size, Gemma 2 27B performs well, except in reasoning tests.

How to Use Meta AI Chatbot on WhatsApp, Instagram & Facebook
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Meta AI chatbot is being widely rolled out and it's available on the web and across its many social media apps. You can use Meta AI on the web, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and Messenger. The AI chatbot is powered by the Llama 3 70B model. Besides conversations, it can also generate images and retouch photos. The good thing is that it can connect to the internet to find the latest information.

How to Hide Screenshots from iPhone Photos Gallery
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The latest iOS 18 adds a new option in the Photos app so you can hide screenshots on your iPhone without deleting them. It's a game-changer for users who often keep thousands of screenshots on their devices for work or fun purposes. While scrolling down your photos library, tap on the new arrow icon from the bottom, choose View Options, and uncheck the Show Screenshots option. This will instantly hide your screenshots so you can jump to the pictures that matter the most.

How to Get Your Spotify DNA Chart
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Spotify DNA is a third-party online service by n-gen that lets you see your top artists, songs, traits of said songs, and the overall score of your listening habits, all in convenient DNA-like strands which makes it easy to understand by others. If you want to create of your own, then read this article to learn how.

How to Fix Steam Disk Write Error
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Steam Disk Write Error is an uncommon error that occurs when Steam isn't able to access and write on a disk. This could be both due to software restrictions like missing permissions or hardware issues such as a bad hard disk. Thankfully, there are many fixes you can try to quickly get back to installing and playing your favorite games like removing Read-only permission, verifying the file integrity, restarting your PC, etc.

I Tested the ChatGPT macOS App and Here Are 5 Must-Try Features
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First rolled out in mid-May for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, the ChatGPT macOS app is now available for all users without any subscription plan. The ChatGPT Mac App offers a bunch of new features that aren't available in the web version of ChatGPT. I've shared 5 features that are highly useful to me.

How to Delete a Playlist on Spotify
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Stale playlists tend to pile up in your library, and you might want to delete them to clean up your account. To delete them using the Spotify app on your phone, go to Your Library > select a playlist > 3-dots icon > Delete Playlist. On PC, launch Spotify > right-click on a playlist in Your Library > Delete.

Realme Buds Air 6 Pro Review: Knocks Out the Competition?
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Realme Buds Air 6 Pro offers premium features like a dual driver setup with a dedicated 6mm Tweeter for treble, LDAC support, Spatial audio, smart noise cancellation up to 50dB, and a long-lasting battery life, all bundled in premium packaging. But should you consider them? We have answered this in the complete review of these TWS.

How to Full Screen on Windows
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Switching to full screen on your PC using full screen keyboard shortcuts makes consuming content a tad bit immersive. Each operating system has different and multiple ways of switching to full screen. On Windows, it's by using the F11 key, whereas on macOS it's Command + F.

Gemini Now Supports File Uploads & Here’s How It Stacks Up Against ChatGPT
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You can now upload documents to Gemini and ask questions or perform data analysis. Keep in mind, you need a Gemini Advanced subscription to be able to upload local files. In my testing, Gemini Advanced performed as good as ChatGPT. But ChatGPT offers file uploads for free and there is support for a wide variety of file formats as well.

How to Use Windows Tiling Feature in macOS Sequoia
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The new Automatic Windows Tiling feature in macOS Sequoia helps you arrange the opened windows into a layout that best suits your preferences. You can arrange the tiles side by side or even place them in corners to accommodate even more apps in view. Simply drag a window to the side, top, or bottom edge or any corner of your screen. Then, macOS Sequoia will show a grey frame to suggest a tiled position. When you release the window, it will automatically drop it right into place.

How to Make Your Facebook Account Private
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Facebook does not feature a private account feature like Instagram, but there are ways you can limit what is visible to others on your Facebook account. First and foremost, you can use Profile locking to limit the visibility of your posts, photos and stories to the people in your friends list. Read further to learn more.

How to Get and Use ChatGPT macOS App
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Initially rolled out in mid-May for ChatGPT Plus users, the ChatGPT macOS app is now available to download for all users without any subscription plan. You can download the app only on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 or newer) running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. The latest version of ChatGPT, GPT-4o, is available for free but offers a limited number of requests. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can sign in for full access.

How to Turn Off Incognito Mode on Android
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If you are using an Android device and are trying to close those Incognito tabs that have stacked up on your browser, Chrome lets you do it by swiping tabs left or right inside the tab overview or by going to 3-dots icon > Close all tabs. Firefox's interface is very similar to Chrome's, and you can follow those exact same steps to close tabs. Edge is slightly different in terms of UI, but the functionality remains the same.

How to Turn off Incognito Mode on iPhone
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To turn off the Incognito mode of any browser on your iPhone, you will need to look for the tab icon when on an Incognito tab. Select this icon to get into tab overview, and here, you can easily swipe left or right on tabs to close them, if the particular browser supports it. Else, you can simply hit the small cross icon on top of these tabs to close them. Most browsers also allow you to clear all such Incognito tabs at one go through the tab overview.

5 Reasons Why I’m Never Buying a Pixel Watch Again
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I switched to a Pixel Watch 2 from a Galaxy Watch4, and I regret it because the Fitbit app is inferior, the watch lacks essential features, a practical form factor, and competitors like Samsung and OnePlus are making better Wear OS smartwatches. One of the other reasons why I dislike the Pixel Watch is due to its extreme ecosystem lock-in.

How to Turn Off Private Browsing on Safari
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Private Browsing is Safari's equivalent of Chrome's Incognito Mode. To close a Private Browsing window on Safari on Mac, click on the tab icon and hit the small cross icon on top of each tab. You can also use the Command + Option shortcut to close a single Private Browsing window or the Command + Option + W shortcut to close all private Safari windows. On an iPhone, tap on tab icon > swipe left on tabs to close them. To close all tabs, long press on a tab in tab overview > Select Tabs > Close.

15 Hidden macOS Sequoia Features Apple Didn’t Tell Us at Keynote
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Apple launched the latest macOS Sequoia with brand-new features like iPhone Mirroring, Windows Tiling, a new Passwords 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 15 hidden features and settings of macOS Sequoia that Apple didn't mention on the stage.

How to Turn Off Incognito Mode on Chrome
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Google Chrome's Incognito mode is very easy to wrap your head around, but there are subtle tricks that you should know of. For starters, on Windows, to close an Incognito window, you can simply use the Ctrl + W shortcut. On Mac, you will need to use the Command + W shortcut. Meanwhile, on the mobile app, you will need to head into tab overview by tapping on the tab icon at the top right on Android or bottom right on iOS.

What Does the Upside Down Emoji Mean?
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The upside-down smiley face emoji's (🙃) conveys various emotions such as sarcasm, irony, confusion, or dissatisfaction. It's often used in response to inconvenient situations or as a passive-aggressive reply. Its meaning also depends on the context of the conversation and can be used as a standalone expression without the need of writing anything else.

What Are Tiny Snaps in Snapchat and How to Use Them
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Tiny Snaps is a new and fun way to capture your reaction in a small emoji sized Snap and send it to your friends along with your message. The feature is in early access and exclusively available for Snapchat Plus subscribers. Unlike regular Snaps, Tiny Snaps do not disappear once you have seen them. They stay visible as long as the message.

How to Set Up and Use Microsoft Authenticator
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If you're new to two-factor authentication or password managers and want to start protecting your accounts using them, the Microsoft Authenticator app has both. Just tap the + icon, scan the QR code provided by the account, and enter the 2FA code from Microsoft Authenticator. You can also enable autofill so that you won't have to enter your passwords often.

How to Block Someone on Snapchat
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If someone is making you uncomfortable on Snapchat and you don't wish to continue talking to them any further then you can block them from the Manage Friendship section on the app. You can access it from their profile, right from the chat screen, Snap Maps or by long pressing their Story. Blocking a user will prevent them from accessing your profile and hide all your details from them.

What Is TTY Mode on Phones and How to Use It?
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TTY stands for teletypewriter. It is a calling related accessibility feature that lets you send texts over calls useful for those who have speech or hearing impairments. It is fast, responsive and does not have any delays unlike text messaging. You can find it under dialer settings on your Android phone and under Accessibility settings on iPhone.


How to Bring Back WordPad on Windows 11 24H2
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In case you are not aware, Microsoft has removed WordPad from Windows 11 24H2 and it won't be available in future builds too. You can, however, bring it back by downloading a small package. Many users love WordPad for the ability to open DOCX and RTF files quickly.

Spotify Account Hacked? Here’s What Should You Do
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Is your Spotify account hacked? If so then in this read, we show you what you should do to recover it by contacting Spotify's support team that should help you get back your account if you don't have any access to it. In case you do have access to your account then reset your password immediately and sign out of all device to kick out the hacker.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4: Potential Release Date, Leaked Benchmarks, Rumors & More
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We are just four months away from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 launch. Qualcomm has confirmed the Snapdragon Summit event which is scheduled for October 21. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is said to feature the new Oryon CPU cores and the Adreno GPU has also gained substantial performance improvements. The first batch of Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 phones will be launched by Xiaomi.

Spotify Lyrics Not Working? Try Out These Fixes!
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Spotify's Lyrics feature may not work for a lot of reasons, from your account being logged in on too many devices to a weak internet connection. The first step would be to check if you have Spotify Premium, since the lyrics feature is locked in the free version. You can also try to clear your Spotify mobile app's cache and check if the lyrics appear for other tracks on the app.

What Is OnePlus’ New Glacier Battery Technology?
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OnePlus has taken the wraps off of its Glacier Battery Technology that will feature on its upcoming Ace 3 Pro smartphone. The upcoming device will pack a massive 6,100mAh battery with 100W fast charging. While this is a big battery, it will be lighter than a 5000mAh unit since it uses silicon-carbon anode technology which reaches an energy density of 763Wh/L. This density is lighter than the standard graphite batteries out there, hence the reduced heft. This allows the phone to be slim and sleek while offering a massive battery unit at the same time.

How to Turn Off Incognito Mode
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You can easily turn off incognito mode on a browser by hitting the X icon or by using a keyboard shortcut. However, that doesn't essentially deactivate this mode forever. In this read, we've listed all the ways you can turn off incognito mode, as well as disable it permanently across all popular web browsers.

How to Add and Remove Members on Spotify Family Plan
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Spotify Family Plan allows up to six members living at the same address to enjoy the perks of Spotify Premium. After purchasing the Family Plan, you'll need to invite members to your plan, and you can do so by going to your account page and clicking Manage members under subscriptions where you can copy and send an invite link.

Does Apple Watch Work with Android?
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There's no direct way to pair an Apple Watch with Android. That said, if you have an iPhone, there's a workaround to use an LTE Apple Watch with Android smartphones. First, you must pair your Apple Watch with an iPhone and then make a test call on your iPhone to verify the SIM card is activated. Then, put your iPhone in Airplane mode and you must turn off your Apple Watch. Next up, transfer the SIM card in your iPhone to your Android phone. Once you've swapped the SIM cards, turn your Apple Watch On. This lets you use basic Apple Watch features on an Android phone.

How to Use Sleep Mode on iPhone (2024 Guide)
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To use Sleep mode on an iPhone, you can set up a sleep schedule or manually turn on/off Sleep Focus. To set up a sleep schedule, open the Health app, tap on Browse, choose Sleep, and then tap on Add Schedule under Your Schedule. Then, you can choose your bed and wake times. Your iPhone will automatically enter the Sleep mode during your specified times. If you want to enable Sleep mode manually, open the Control Center, tap on Focus, and choose Sleep.