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Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus First Impressions: A One-Sided Affair
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I have with me the Redmi Note 14 Pro Plus, and after spending a decent couple of days with it, I'm honestly disappointed. Why? Read my first impressions right here and be the better judge yourself.
What Is Private Space on Android 15 and How to Use It
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Google has rolled out Android 15 and one of the most anticipated features called Private Space. Private Space allows you to lock sensitive apps to protect them and their contents from others, and it does it by creating a different user profile and storing your apps on that instead, behind a lock albeit.
Here Are All the New Features in Android 15
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This article contains all the new features, improvements and other changes that Android 15 has brought to the table . Some of the key features that are new to Android include Private Space, App Pairs, Audio Sharing, and more.
What Is App Archiving on Android 15 and How to Use It
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Android 15 update brings a new app archiving feature on the system level. This feature allows users to archive apps they don't use often, saving space and preserving their data, just like iOS's Offload App feature. App archiving is not new, the feature already available from the Google Play Store.
List of Android 15 Compatible Devices
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Android 15 stable is released and Pixel devices have already received it along with some Vivo and iQOO devices as well. Other companies are also hot on their heels to push out the latest update for their devices like OnePlus, Nothing, OPPO, and Xiaomi. We have mentioned all the devices that are eligible to get the latest flavor of Android.
The Vivo X200 Pro Mini Is the Small Phone That We All Deserve
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The Vivo X200 Pro Mini is the near-perfect compact flagship that we've been wanting for eons now. From a massive battery to the latest and greatest processor, it's the full package. See all the details here!
Google Pixel 9a: Potential Release Date, Specs, Leaks & More
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The early arrival of the next Pixel phone leaks was almost given, but according to sources, the Pixel 9a might launch sooner in March 2025. The design of the phone has already leaked, and the overall design language looks similar to Pixel 9 series, minus the camera island. The Pixel 9a will instead have a back with flush dual-rear cameras, a large 5000 mAh battery, and a different primary camera.
How to Download Epic Games on a Chromebook
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Chromebooks come with Steam preinstalled but if your game library is on Epic Games, there is an easy way to access and play Epic Games on your Chromebook. All you need to do is install the Heroic Games Launcher, log in to Epic Games account, install games, and start playing. It's that simple.
How to Reverse Image Search on Android, iPhone, and PC
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Reverse image search can help in finding a product on e-commerce websites, searching for text in the images, finding similar products or images, confirming authenticity, and much more. Thanks to the recent developments in the AI space and search features, you can effortlessly reverse image search using Google Lens and Circle to Search on Android, using the Google and Photos apps on iPhone, and using Chrome or google.com on a PC.
Six Tiny Changes That Can Make Nothing OS 3.0 Even Better
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Nothing OS 3.0 brings a good set of new features and additional changes to the OS, however, there is still room for improvements and we have listed down all the changes we would like to see in the software before it rolls out to the public in stable release. These changes include new position for the pinned apps, improvements to the pop-up window and smart app drawer and more.
How to Use Water Lock on Apple Watch to Eject Water
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The Apple Watch Water Lock feature locks your smartwatch's display and helps eject water to avoid any damage. Your Apple Watch automatically enables the Water Lock feature when you select swimming, surfing, or any water-based in the Workout app. On the Apple Watch Ultra, the Water Lock turns on automatically when the smartwatch is submerged to a depth of 10 meters or lower.
How to Use Head Gestures on AirPods
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With the latest iOS 18, Apple brings head gestures to AirPods so you can answer or reject calls without using your hands or voice. Head Gestures are available only on new AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 2. To use head gestures on AirPods, you must enable Announce Calls and Announce Notifications in Siri settings.
How to Factory Reset Chromebook
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There are many ways to factory reset a Chromebook starting from the most straightforward Powerwash option to more complex ChromeOS recovery via Chromebook utility. There are a total of five ways to factory reset a Chromebook, including if you have a school Chromebook.
How to Reinstall ChromeOS on a Chromebook
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If you're facing issues with your Chromebook and have tried every solution out there but to no avail, reinstalling ChromeOS could be your last resort. All you need to do is flash ChromeOS image using the Chromebook Recovery Utility, boot your Chromebook into recovery, and reinstall ChromeOS. You can also use the internet to perform network-based recovery.
Apple’s Next-Gen CarPlay: Everything We Know So Far
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With the next-gen CarPlay, Apple plans to completely take over every screen in your vehicle by deeply integrating the new software with your car's hardware. The new CarPlay 2024 will arrive with instrument cluster integration, multi-display support, climate controls, new widgets, and new CarPlay apps.
US DOJ Seeks to Split Android and Chrome to End Google’s Monopoly
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The US DOJ has submitted a proposed framework of remedies to the court in order to end Google's monopoly in the search engine market. The Justice Department seeks to split Android and Chrome, among other things. Google calls the proposed sanction "radical" and says it may hurt end consumers.
Google Lens Now Supports Video Search, and It’s Kind of Awesome!
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Google Lens has now received a major upgrade with a new Search with Video functionality. As it sounds, users can now search up objects or pretty much anything using videos. I tried it out, and here's how it went down!
Nothing OS 3.0: Confirmed Features and Release Date
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Nothing has revealed almost all features and information about its upcoming Nothing OS 3.0 in the recent Ear (Open) event. The firm, as promised, is rolling out its first Nothing OS 3.0 Open Beta with new features such as new clock styles, customizations, new quick settings panel, and more. Although, some of the features are still not available. Expect them to be available in future beta versions.
Stay Safe with These 3 Continuous Recording Security Cameras
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Security and surveillance cameras that help you record continuously, 24/7 could be great if you don't want to miss even the slightest detail about what's happening outside and inside your home. Some of the best cameras with continuous recording are from Reolink, mainly the Atlas PT Ultra, the CX810, and the E1 Outdoor Pro.
Adminless Windows 11 is Coming; Here’s What It Means for Security on PCs
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Microsoft is working on an "Adminless" Windows 11 security feature aka "Administrator Protection" that will replace the UAC prompt with secure user authentication. Administrator rights will be temporarily granted, improving the security of Windows 11 PCs significantly.
Nothing OS 3.0 Hands-On: It’s Everything We Asked For & More
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In this read, I have discussed my hands on experience with Nothing OS 3.0, based on Android 15. It comes with new quick settings panel which has received a modern, dynamic makeover, and the Smart App Drawer which automatically sorts apps into categories. There are new lock screen customizations with new clock faces and widget options. The settings page has a fresh look, and the N-dot font has been replaced with a sans-serif font for better readability.
The new Vitals app measures important health metrics, including heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen, and sleep duration. If two or more metrics are out of the range, you'll get a notification along with the factors involved. Several Reddit users are discussing how the new Vitals app in watchOS 11 is showing signs of sickness before they actually feel any symptoms. That means the app will know you're going to fall sick before you actually do.
How to Use Voice Isolation Mode During Calls on iPhone
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Voice Isolation is a super useful feature that blocks distracting noises and improves the sound quality of your calls. While you're on a call, open the Control Center, tap on the app you're using, and choose Voice Isolation. The latest iOS 18 also offers a new Automatic Mic mode which switches between different microphone settings based on your call type and environment.
Why Some App Icons Are Not Turning Dark in iOS 18? Answered
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If some home screen app icons aren't turning dark in iOS 18, those apps might not be updated to include the dark icon alternatives. All the built-in iPhone apps have both Light and Dark icons to match your preferred aesthetic. In the case of third-party apps, if a developer hasn't updated the app, the iOS system will attempt to generate it for you.
How to Remove “Learn About This Picture” Icon in Windows 11
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If you find the "Learn About This Picture" icon annoying on your desktop, you can remove it through the Registry Editor. You can also change the wallpaper from your own collection to quickly hide the icon.
How to Clear Browser Cache on PC and Mac
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In this guide, we have outlined the steps to help you clear your browser cache. We have mentioned the steps for popular web browsers like Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox. The steps for Google Chrome will also work for other Chromium based web browsers like the Brave browser.
How to Copy and Paste on Chromebook
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Copying and pasting on a Chromebook is similar to Windows. All you need to do is use the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V keyboard shortcuts after selecting the item on the keyboard and the item will be copied or pasted. ChromeOS also has a clipboard manager that can store at most five previously copied items.
The Best Intel Lunar Lake Laptops in 2024
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You can now buy Lunar Lake laptops. The new Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors offer great efficiency and performance, rivaling even ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite in terms of battery life. The cheapest Lunar Lake laptop is offered by Acer at $1199.
You can now access your Android phone's storage directly in Windows 11 File Explorer. You just have to set up Phone Link and enable "Show mobile device in File Explorer" in Windows Settings. You can access all the directories and copy files even when your phone is locked.
How to Enable Caps Lock Key on a Chromebook
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Chromebooks lack dedicated Caps Lock key and you need to press Alt + Launcher to activate and deactivate Caps Lock. If you find that method too bothersome, you could remap the existing keys to directly activate Caps Lock. This can be done from Chromebook's settings.
How to Find the AppData Folder in Windows 11 and 10
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The AppData folder, as the name suggests, stores application-specification files such as log data, settings, cached files, configuration files, and more. You can delete unnecessary files from the AppData folder to free up storage space on your PC.
Apple A18 vs A18 Pro: Benchmark Comparison
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We have conducted a series of benchmark tests on A18 and A18 Pro to check the performance difference. We have added Geekbench results, AnTuTu scores, and 3DMark results from both chipsets to understand the real-world performance difference. Go through our article to find detailed benchmark results.
How to Reboot an Android Phone
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In this article we have discussed different ways of how you can reboot your Android smartphone or tablet. The first method involves the traditional way of pressing down the Power + Volume Up button, then you can bring down Android quick settings and using the Power menu, restart the device. You can also long press on the Restart option to boot your phone into safe mode.
Windows 11 24H2 Brings Many New AI Features, But You Won’t Get Them
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Microsoft has introduced several AI features to Windows 11 with the 24H2 update. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs featuring an on-device NPU. You can access AI features like Recall, Image Creator in Photos, Generative Fill/Erase in Paint, AI in Windows Search, and more.
This $250 Indian Phone Has Dual Screens and an iPhone-like Action Button
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The Lava Agni 3 has gone official with dual AMOLED displays, a customizable action button, as well as a good camera setup and processor, all for just Rs 20,9999 ($250). Check out all the details right here!
Apple has now rolled out the stable version of iOS 18. If you've downloaded the iOS 18 beta and you no longer want it, you can update your iPhone to the stable version of iOS 18. You can't downgrade from iOS 18 beta to stable iOS 18 beta directly. You will first have to downgrade to iOS 18 using recovery mode and then update to the iOS 18 stable version.
5 Reasons Why MSI Sword 16 HX Series Needs to Be on Your Wishlist
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In case you want to get your hands on a powerful and versatile gaming laptop this sale season, the MSI Sword 16 HX is definitely where you should be looking. Here's everything that you need to know about one of MSI's latest and greatest gaming laptop lineups!
Apple A18 Benchmarks: Geekbench, 3DMark, AnTuTu & More
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The A18 chipset, found in iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models, is a flagship-level chipset. It delivered a great performance in our Geekbench and AnTuTu testing. The 5-core GPU is no slouch, either. You can find detailed benchmark scores in our article.
The Best New Windows 11 24H2 Features You Should Be Using
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The Windows 11 24H2 update is finally here and it brings a number of AI features. However, most of them are exclusive to Copilot+ PCs. New AI features include Cocreator and Generative Fill/Erase in MS Paint, a new Copilot app, AI Super Resolution, Voice Clarity, and more.
How to Make iPhone Home Screen Icons Dark in iOS 18
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The latest iOS 18 lets you make your iPhone home screen icons dark so they look aesthetically pleasing with the Dark Mode on your iPhone. On the home screen, touch & hold an empty space, then tap on Edit -> Customize -> Dark. To go along with the dark icons, the customization panel also has a sun icon that lets you darken the wallpaper.
I Tried iOS 18 Eye Tracking Feature on My iPhone, Here’s How It Works
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The latest iOS 18 brings Eye Tracking on iPhones so users can navigate & control their devices just with the eyes. Apple's Eye Tracking is only available on iPhone 12 and later models. To turn on iOS 18 eye tracking, go to Settings -> Accessibility -> Eye Tracking, and turn on the Eye Tracking toggle.