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Mercedes EQE: Cue the Royal Fanfare
Akshay Gangwar
Ditching My Apple Watch: A 2-Year Journey from Impulse Buy to Revelation
Kanika Gogia
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I've been using an Apple Watch Series 7 for more than two years now. After all the good and bad experiences, I'm finally ditching my Apple Watch, and I don't have any regrets. If you're planning to buy an Apple Watch, you must understand your requirements and then figure out if you really need it. After all, smartwatches aren't made for everyone.
From McLaren to Avengers, Cyberpunk, Pacman, Star Wars, and Genshin Impact, the result of OnePlus collaborations are eye-catching designs catering to their respective fanbases. Their recent collaboration for a Keqing-themed OnePlus 12R piqued my interest and as someone who loves Genshin Impact, I knew from the get-go that I had to buy it. My interest didn't just stem from the collaboration but also from how good the OnePlus 12R is if we consider the specs.
In this article, we have laid out a few different methods to pause Snapchat's location sharing without turning it off. Workarounds include disabling Live Location, staying off Snapchat, using Ghost Mode, revoking precise location accuracy, or removing location permission. These methods help maintain privacy while using Snap Maps.
Sagnik Das Gupta
Well, well, well, it's April Fool's and the NYT Strands for the day is live right now. Do we get to see any special twist of sorts to make a fool out of us, or was it just a regular witty round of the game? Well, I won't ruin the fun for you here. Read on, and take a look at the hints, answers and more if you are ready. You will find it all right here!
Upanishad Sharma
Happy April Fools'! The NYT Connections puzzle is surely in the same spirit as today's puzzle replaced words with emojis! However, we do hope food slang for money and words that rhyme categories help you out. If they don't, well we have some answers for that too!
Satyam Kumar
The new AI PC era is here. Basically, AI PCs have a special hardware component known as Neural Processing Unit (NPU). They are also designed with a better GPU than previous-generation PCs for the upcoming AI era of computing. While an AI PC can be worth it if there are features that can benefit your work, we are a long way away from the AI PC maturing. So, it's not worth buying an AI PC for now, unless you can take advantage of the features.
Existing small phone models are still powerhouses, and can last you for years. However, if you're willing to make do with the new definition of small phones, i.e., 6.1-6.3 inches, there are a handful of devices in the market. The iPhone SE 3, Galaxy S25, Pixel 9, iPhone 16, and Zenfone 10 are among the best small phones you can buy out there.
The March 31 2024 NYT Strands is here, and while it was very easy, I was probably a tad too braindead to solve it today. Struggled with the second half of the puzzle a bit, and ended up using hints which I probably wouldn't have required on a good day. Anyway, it is what it is and here are the hints, answers as well as my small personal experience with today's puzzle. You will find it all right here. So, if you are ready, read on!
The NYT Connections for March 31 shows us the way with categories like _ _ _ Bear and Kinds of Water. However, if you still can't seem to solve it then keep reading for some in-depth answers.
Why Google Keep’s ‘Help Me Create’ Is the Best Feature for Procrastinators
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is rolling out a new generative AI feature, this time inside the Google Keep app. The feature called "Help me create a list" takes input and can generate a list. It makes it easier to add things to your list on the get-go and skip the research part. The feature appears as you tap the "+" icon in Google Keep to create a new Note. The "Help me create a list" button in gradient appears on the bottom-right corner.
Big Tech Is Using ‘Powered by AI’ as a Marketing Gimmick, and It Needs to Stop
Anshuman Jain
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There is a new trend used by Big Tech to plaster the term "AI-powered" in their marketing for features that are iterative improvements of features we have seen before. This tactic is being used quite freely by manufacturers to highlight of their new smartphones, catch attention and sell more phones. I took a deep dive into this matter and here are my thoughts on it.
The NYT Connections for March 30 becomes a nice mixture of tricky and nostalgic. Use categories like Breathes Heavily and Predicaments to make your life easier. However, if you can't then use these answers for help!
iPads do not have a Battery Health feature that's available on all iPhones and Macs. To check iPad battery health, go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvement > Analytics Data and choose the latest Analytics file. Then, look for "MaximumBatteryPercent" to know the current battery status.
Android, no matter which skin it features, comes with an in-built screen recorder. All you have to do is swipe down from your home screen to enter the Quick Settings panel and tap on the screen recorder icon to start recording. Some devices allow you to tweak the recording settings but devices like the Pixel series do not. In such cases, you can use the XRecorder app to record your device's screen or a tool call Scrcpy.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 29 can make you lose if you don't pay attention. So we do hope that categories like Disney Characters and Kinds of Blue are enough. On the off-chance they aren't, these answers should help.
Chromebooks are not invincible and you could run into issues. If you're facing unexpected shutdowns, there are nine things you can try. Some of them include restarting your Chromebook, changing power settings, checking apps, extensions, and flags, checking thermals and battery, etc. If none of these work, you might have to take it to a professional repair shop or claim warranty.
You Can Now Install Any Extension on Edge Canary for Android; Here’s How
Arjun Sha
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If you are on Android, you can install browser extensions on Edge for Canary. With the latest update, it now lets you install any web extension on Edge. You just need to paste the extension ID and Edge will install it for you. While the experience is somewhat buggy and it crashes the browser often, the availability of extension support on Android is quite promising.
The NYT Connections for March 28 dabbles into a various mix of genres. So if categories like Exited and Kinds of Wheels, you should find it easy to solve it. However, if you don't like it then these in-depth answers should work.
AirTags are not waterproof, rather they are water-resistant. They have an IP67 rating, which means the tracker can tolerate spills, splashes, and other water damage. AirTag can survive submersion in up to 3.3 feet of water up to 30 minutes.
Numbering pages on Google Docs is a neat little trick that undoubtedly makes your document a lot more presentable. To add pages on Google Docs website, open a document, go to Insert tab > Page numbers and choose from available options. On the Google Docs app, open the document > double-tap anywhere > + icon > Page number.
If your Apple Pencil isn't working, there are various ways to fix it. First, make sure that your Apple Pencil is compatible with your iPad. Second, check the Pencil's battery level, and if needed, put it to charge. Third, make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your iPad. You can also restart your iPad, tighten the Pencil's nib, or reconnect it to your iPad to fix an unresponsive Apple Pencil.
There are several ways to fix "iMessage is signed out" problems on your iPhone or iPad. First, you must verify that you've enabled iMessage with the correct settings. Second, your device must have an active and stable internet connection. Third, your system's time zone must be set correctly. Besides, you can restart your iPhone, update iOS, check iMessage server status, or reset network settings.
Apple made significant changes to its App Store policies and introduced some EU-exclusive iPhone features to comply with DMA. The iPhone users only in the EU can access third-party app stores, uninstall Safari, download apps directly from the websites, and pay using third-party wallets or banking apps. Besides, the app developers can request for additional interoperability with iPhone hardware and software features.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 27 does get a bit tricky. So I do hope categories like _ _ _ Chip and Games of Chance help you out. However, on the chance they don't, we have all these answers for you too.
US vs Apple Lawsuit: Is This the Chance for Google Pixel Phones to Shine
Abubakar Mohammed
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The US has hit Apple with a lawsuit that accuses Apple of breaking the anti-trust laws. Apple says it will vigorously defend against it, but if things don't go as planned, Apple would be forced into opening the software and hardware to work with other manufacturers in the industry. This would give Google a chance to add more users and increase the market share of its Pixel phones.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 26 can get a bit tricky to solve. Make your life easier by going through categories like Bring up and Plant Growths. However, if that doesn't help, we have some answers here too!
The answer is no. AirTags do not work with Android. There's simply no way to set up an AirTag using an Android device. An AirTag uses Apple's Find My network for precision finding and location tracking. However, an Android phone can be used to scan for unwanted AirTags. This way, you can ensure that you aren't being tracked without consent.
The answer is no, AirTags do not need to be charged. Apple's AirTag runs on user-replaceable CR2032 lithium CV coin batteries that can last up to a year. You can track the battery life using the Find My app. If your AirTag is low on charge, you need to replace the battery to continue tracking your devices.
Anmol Sachdeva
The stars have aligned and NYT editors have brought us another refreshing yet easy puzzle for March 25, 2024. Today's theme may throw you off at the start but once you spot the Spangram, all will become clear. So, for today's Strands, we have included simple hints, Spangram, and answers in this guide.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 25 is a bit more difficult than the usual ones. So we do hope categories like N.B.A Team Player and Step on it! help you. However, if these don't then these in-depth answers definitely should!
If you own a Wear OS device and want to set it up from scratch, you can do it from your Watch's Settings app or its companion app on your phone. The process may differ between the plain version of Wear OS found on the Pixel Watch and Samsung's version but it's nothing too complicated. You can also move data from your old watch to the new one using the Transfer watch feature.
There are several ways to block YouTube on an iPad. First, if you wish to lock the YouTube app, you can use the Screen Time settings or remove the app & block new app installs. Second, if you wish to block YouTube on Safari on iPad, you can add restrictions in the Screen Time settings. You can also use Guided Access or set a time limit for YouTube.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 24 while easy does come with its own quirks. So if categories like Fail to Attend and Yellow-Brown Shades then these in-depth answers surely should.
Like Android, Wear OS also comes with a Google Play Store to download apps. If you're new to the platform, this post will show you some of the best apps you can try on your wearable device. These apps include Google Maps, Keep Notes, Todoist, Spotify, and SimpleWear among many others.
Snapchat offers an AI Caption feature that uses AI to analyze the image in your Snap and generate a caption based on its content. The feature is currently only available in a limited number of regions, including the US and UK and can only be used by Snapchat+ members. You can create AI Captions on Snapchat by taking a Snap first and then navigating to T icon > AI captions.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 23 is super easy to get. However, if you still can't seem to solve it then categories like Pursue and Kudos should help. But if that doesn't seem to do it then these in-depth answers should help.
Spotify and YouTube Music are two of the biggest names in the music streaming business. If you recently switched from Spotify to YouTube Music, you might want to transfer all your playlists to the new platform. The two ways to do it are by using the TuneMyMusic tool and using an open-source app called Spotify2Ytmusic.
My AI Snaps is an AI image generation tool in Snapchat that lets you create images based on text prompts and send them as Snaps to your friends. The feature is currently only available to Snapchat+ subscribers in the U.S. The feature has mixed results, and requires a bit of trial and error to get the best results.
The NYT Connections puzzle for March 22 while easy does have its moments. So we hope categories like Things you can set and Jumping animals doesn't get you down. However, if it does then we have some in-depth answers to help that.
The new midrange king, the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 chipset, is remarkably better than the four-month-old Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 and a year-old Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2. It has received all new CPU cores, comes with a significantly upgraded GPU, and the NPU can handle on-device AI models as well. Its ISP is also quite powerful and supports many premium features. You also get Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 support.
Setting Custom Contact Ringtones on Android is Now Easier Than Ever
Abubakar Mohammed
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Google is rolling out a new feature in the Contacts app that allows users to set custom contact ringtones for different contacts on Android. The previous flow to add custom contact ringtones wasn't as intuitive as the latest one. You can now add a custom contact ringtone by going to the Contacts app > Fix and manage tab > Contact ringtones.