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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.
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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.
Arjun Sha
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.
Abubakar Mohammed
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.
The built-in weather app on your Android device isn't much capable; however, there's no shortage of good third-party weather apps. Apps such as Windy.app, Weather Underground, and The Weather Channel provide deeper insights, whereas the rest can give you a quick glimpse at the forecast and conditions.
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra First Impressions: The Best Flip Phone You Can Buy, For Now
Sagnik Das Gupta
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The Moto Razr 50 Ultra is here and it ticks all the boxes to become a pretty good foldable. From incredible 165Hz pOLED displays to a durable design and a great camera setup to an amazing battery-charging combination, the phone hits the spot. However, software updates is still a problem and Motorola really needs to buckle up in that department.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.