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WhatsApp channels allows users to follow celebrities without sharing phone number  Meta has been introducing a lot of new features on WhatsApp lately. While most of these features make WhatsApp a unique instant cross-platform messaging and calling app, the newly rolled-out channels feature on WhatsApp has received a lot of criticism for turning WhatsApp into yet another social media platform. The new WhatsApp Channels feature lets users follow their favourite celebrities and even news portals to get the latest updates without sharing personal details like phone numbers. However, right now, there is no direct way to opt out of this, and Meta is currently rolling out this feature for both Android and iOS devices. If you are someone who does not see much use for the WhatsApp channels feature, here is how you can hide this feature to make WhatsApp less distracting. If you haven't updated WhatsApp yet, then you can continue to use an older version of WhatsApp without the channels featur...

 iPhone 15 Boxes Have a New Verification Feature!!! Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series at its annual event held in September 2023. You can read about the various new features and upgrades to the new flagship iPhone models. In this article, we are discussing how Apple has improved the iPhone 15 series box packaging (across all models) by employing a new verification system for sealed units. When you buy a new iPhone, you can tell whether it is a sealed product or not, by looking at the outer packaging and factory seal condition. However, some shady retailers and resellers are able to sell used or refurbished iPhones with sneakily resealed packaging. It can be hard to tell if a new iPhone box is legitimate or a scam. So, Apple has silently added a new verification feature to iPhone 15 boxes. This was first spotted by X (formerly Twitter) user MajinBuOfficial. Basically, by shining a UV light on the back of the iPhone, a hologram is displayed through which the iPho...

WhatsApp Channels: Here’s Everything You Need To Know WhatsApp Channels are a private way for people to receive updates that matter to them, right within WhatsApp. The Indian Cricket team, Katrina Kaif, Diljit Dosanjh, Akshay Kumar, Vijay Deverakonda launch WhatsApp Channels.  Personal information of both admins and followers is protected and who people choose to follow is private. WhatsApp  launched Channels in India and will deliver a private way for people to receive updates that matter to them. they're also welcoming some of our favourite celebrities, sports teams, artists, creators, thought leaders that people can follow, right within WhatsApp.  Channels are a one-way broadcast tool for admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls. Channels can be found in a new tab called Updates on WhatsApp – where you’ll find Status and channels you choose to follow – separate from your chats with family, friends, and communities. Key Features That Will Help You Get St...

Google is discontinuing yet another feature, this time within Gmail. Starting in January 2024, Google will no longer support Gmail's basic HTML view, a feature that has been in existence for over a decade. Users who rely on this stripped-down email interface will be automatically switched to the Standard view after the specified deadline. Google has notified Gmail users about this change through email. In their message to users, Google explained, "We’re writing to let you know that the Gmail Basic HTML view for desktop web and mobile web will be disabled starting early January 2024. The Gmail Basic HTML views are previous versions of Gmail that were replaced by their modern successors 10+ years ago and do not include full Gmail feature functionality." Gmail's support documentation also confirms the discontinuation of this feature, stating, "Important: You can display Gmail on your browser in Basic HTML view until January 2024. After this date, Gmail automatically...

  Apple recently introduced the beta 1 of iOS 17.1 and has now opened it to public beta users. The update brings forth a few changes for Apple Music, AirDrop, and more. In addition to this, Apple has also released iPadOS 17.1 public beta update. Have a look at the new feature you will get soon. iOS 17.1 Public Beta Details iOS 17.1 update has brought the ability to transfer files via AirDrop using mobile data when the two devices are apart. There will be a dedicated option in the Settings to enable data transfer over cellular data. This was available when iOS 17 was released but will now arrive pretty soon for all users. There’s something for NameDrop too; you will now be able to use the feature between an iPhone and an Apple Watch. This has been enabled with the watchOS 10.1 beta update. To learn more about NameDrop, check out our how-to article on it! Apple Music now has a Favorite option, which will help you mark songs and albums as favorites. This can be done by tapping the thr...

As announced during the iPhone 15 launch event, Apple has now introduced new iCloud+ plans, which will provide more storage to users. This includes the new 6TB and 12TB storage options and if this interests you, have a look at their prices. The new 6TB iCloud+ plan is priced at Rs 2,999 a month while the 12TB plan will cost you Rs 5,900 a month. These two new plans will be ideal for content creators, who tend you have a lot of data to back up. Both these plans can be shared with up to 5 other members, possibly someone from your family, much like other iCloud+ plans. The plans join the existing 2TB, 200GB, and 50GB plans. The 2GB plan is priced at Rs 749 a month, the 200GB plan at Rs 219 a month, and the 50GB plan at Rs 75 a month. It is the cheapest one! Subscribe to More

  Apple introduced its latest iteration of iOS, iOS 17 back in June during WWDC 2023. After a bunch of beta updates, Apple has finally announced the official release date of iOS 17’s stable update during its ‘Wonderlust‘ iPhone 15 launch event. Have a look at the details below. This Is When iOS 17 Will Reach!! Apple has revealed that iOS 17 will be available as a free update for compatible iPhones on September 18. For those who don’t know, the list of eligible devices includes the, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone SE 2. The new iOS 17 has a lot of exciting features to offer. You get new features for iMessage like a new expandable menu for a cleaner look, Check In for you to share your location ...

Amazon has launched the new Echo Dot 5th Gen in India to celebrate its’ 5-year anniversary. The new smart speaker comes with an inbuilt temperature sensor, enhanced audio, and much more at an affordable price. Here’s a look at its price, features, and more. Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen: Specs and Features The 5th Gen Echo Dot has a compact spherical form factor and now supports an enhanced audio system for deeper bass, clearer vocals, and enhanced treble. You can either connect your phone to listen to songs or ask Alexa to play songs via apps like Spotify, JioSaavan, Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, Hungama, and more. Alexa can also be asked to control smart lights, ACs, and more. The inbuilt temperature sensor can sense the room temperature and adjust it so that it is neither too cold nor warm. The presence of Ultrasound Motion Detection can help you set up instructions for turning on the lights, playing music when someone enters, and more. This is applicable to compatible lights and spea...

  If you are used to spending time with the popular ChatGPT, then this is good news for you. OpenAI’s conversational AI tool’s paid subscription (ChatGPT Plus) is now available in India post its official introduction last month. Here are the details to know. ChatGPT Plus Now in India OpenAI has revealed that you can finally subscribe to ChatGPT Plus in India. The subscription plan provides a number of additional perks like easy access even during peak times , faster responses, and early access to new features. Great news! ChatGPT Plus subscriptions are now available in India. Get early access to new features, including GPT-4 today: https://t.co/N6AiifcSXE — OpenAI (@OpenAI) March 17, 2023 This also means that you will be able to access the recently introduced OpenAI’s GPT-4 AI model, which is said to be far smarter than the GPT-3.5 model used by ChatGPT. This is said to be more creative and reliable and take both image and text inputs with much more accurate results. This is a lar...

How to Use ChatGPT on Your Apple Watch The ChatGPT hype isn’t going anywhere anytime soon as the chatbot continues to spread across platforms. With the chatbot’s developer API now public, numerous devs have hopped on and started creating apps and experiences. If you used our guide on how to use ChatGPT with Siri, you have an idea of what we’re talking about. However, if you thought wearables were not in this equation, you will be surprised. What if I told you that you can use ChatGPT right from your wrist? Well, keep reading as I show you how to use ChatGPT straight from the Apple Watch without any complicated steps. So wear your Apple Watch, get your phone by your side, and let’s do this. Use ChatGPT with Apple Watch (2023) While we have detailed the process to set up ChatGPT below, we also show you how to create an Apple Watch complication for the same. If you would rather see that, use the table below: How to Set Up and Use ChatGPT on Apple Watch We will be using a newly launched ap...

Apple Music Classical: this will be the largest catalog of classical music concentrated in an app After resting in the rumor mill for a while, Apple has announced its Apple Music Classical app, which you can pre-order right now. The app will be released to the general public later this month, potentially alongside iOS 16.4. Scroll down to read more details on what you can expect from the app. Apple Music Classical is a standalone app for the genre, but you will require an Apple Music Subscription Apple acquired Primephonic music service back in 2021. The company transformed the platform into a standalone app that will cater to the Classical genre. It was previously reported that the company will release the Classical app in December of last year but failed to meet the deadline. Now, the app is scheduled to launch on March 28. Apple usually bundles a new app with an iOS software update, but this time, it will have to be downloaded manually on the iPhone and iPad. For instance, Apple rel...

Following the deal with NVIDIA for GeForce NOW, Microsoft has signed a similar ten-year deal with Boosteroid, an independent provides of PC games via the cloud, bringing all of its games to the service - including Activision Blizzard's, should the $68.7 billion deal pass the regulators' approval. Obviously, this is part of Microsoft's efforts to appease the likes of UK CMA and US FTC, who remain most critical of the acquisition while the European Union is reportedly about to wave it through. Phil Spencer, CEO of Gaming at Microsoft, stated: We believe in the power of games to bring people together. That's why Xbox is committed to give everyone more ways to play their favorite games across devices. Bringing Xbox PC games to Boosteroid members, including Activision Blizzard titles such as 'Call of Duty' once the deal closes, is yet another step in realizing that vision. Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President at Microsoft, added: This partnership builds on the $430 m...

  Installing Apple Beta Software Beta versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS are available to members of the Apple Developer Program. Members can develop apps that take advantage of the latest features of Apple platforms and test existing apps for compatibility. Overview Beta software, also referred to as a preview, seed, or release candidate, is a version of software that’s still under development and not yet released to the public. This software is intended only for installation on development devices registered under your Apple Developer Program membership. Registered development devices can be upgraded to future beta releases and the public version of the software. Attempting to install beta software in an unauthorized manner violates Apple policy and could render your device unusable and necessitate an out-of-warranty repair. Make sure to back up your devices before installing beta software and install only on devices and systems that you’re prepared to erase if nec...

Microsoft seems to have removed the waitlist to try the new chat-based Bing experience, so anyone can now join and try it right away. Microsoft is apparently offering free USB drives to select Windows Insiders, following the changes to the Insider Program that include the introduction of the new Canary channel. As part of these changes, Microsoft moved all Insiders in the Dev channel to the new Canary channel, which essentially works the same way as the Dev channel used to, but is now more focused on long-term development. Meanwhile, if you wanted to stay on the Dev channel, which is focused on features coming relatively soon, you would need to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 to sign up again. Hey #WindowsInsiders - Time for a reboot! Today we are announcing some changes to our #Windows11 Insider preview offerings. :) Check out the blog post for all the details - https://t.co/jObnTlQKUN ^AL pic.twitter.com/MPe1Fr4LNK — Windows Insider Program (@windowsinsider) March ...

iOS 16.4 beta 4 is now available to iPhone users registered in the Apple Developer Program. Here's what's new and how to download it. Apple publicly launched iOS 16, along with macOS Ventura, back in late 2022. Since then, the great iPhone maker has been working on minor versions to smoothen out leftover bugs and introduce the missing features it has already announced. Now that iOS 16.3.1 has been released in its stable form, the Cupertino firm has started developing the next iOS iteration. iOS 16.4 beta 4 is now available to those registered in Apple's developer program. Here's a list of the new features and changes included in this updated build. What's new in iOS 16.4 beta 4 Roundup: Here’s every new feature and change in iOS 16.4 beta 1 iPhone Lock Screen Shortcut: How to use iOS 16.4 to detail Always-On display battery consumption iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4 add new Emoji for iPhone and iPad iOS 16.4 adds new capabilities for web apps on iPhone and iPad, including...

Google Assistant Can Now Understand Two Languages at the Same Time Earlier this year, Google announced that it was working on multilingual support for Google Assistant, so those who speak more than one language wouldn’t necessarily have to require just one to direct the digital personal assistant. This week, that vision comes to life. At IFA 2018, Google has officially confirmed that bilingual support is rolling out to Google Assistant. That means that you can speak in two (supported) different languages and still get Assistant to react and respond in kind. As usual, Assistant will detect which language you’re speaking and reply in the same way, all in an effort to keep the conversation as smooth as possible. “Family members in bilingual homes often switch back and forth between languages, and now the Assistant can keep up. With our advancement in speech recognition, you can now speak two languages interchangeably with the Assistant on smart speakers and phones and the Assistant will r...

In 2022, Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) exploded in popularity, with millions of users taking advantage of the ability to develop, create and administrate inside a native Linux environment deeply integrated with Windows. This is thanks in large part to continued investment from Microsoft, consistently rolling out new features and updates for the platform on both Windows 10 and Windows 11. As the most popular distribution for WSL, the Ubuntu team is committed to supporting and building on these features to ensure that we deliver a polished and powerful Ubuntu WSL experience. We’re looking forward to enhancing Ubuntu WSL in 2023 with new features for enterprise users and developers. But for now let’s take a look back at our 2022 highlights and round up all of the changes and updates that landed in the last 12 months! To kick things off, check out Microsoft PM Craig Loewen’s Ubuntu Summit talk on the past, present and future of WSL. April: Tools and Tutorials for Data Scientists For Da...

Now need to Pay for 4K Videos in YouTube!! YouTube has been adding a lot of new features over the past few months, giving users new ways to watch and also create. The firm has also been expanding YouTube Shorts, giving creators a new way to earn starting next year. While these have all been excellent additions, a recent change for some, that has popped over the past couple of weeks, has caused concerns. It looks like YouTube is requiring some users to have a Premium subscription if YouTube is requiring some users to pay for 4K streaming they want to watch content in 4K. It is currently unknown if this is some kind of test or a slow roll out of a new feature. There could also be restriction for certain kinds of devices. Unfortunately, these details are unknown at the moment, but there are a number of reports that have been growing over the past couple of weeks through online communities like Reddit and Twitter. Most folks that seem concerned about 4K are those that watch YouTube on ...

iOS 16.4 beta 2 is now available to those enrolled in Apple's Developer Program. Here's what's included in this updated build and how to download it.   Apple publicly launched iOS 16, along with macOS Ventura, back in late 2022. Since then, the great iPhone maker has been working on minor versions to smoothen out leftover bugs and introduce the missing features it has already announced. Now that iOS 16.3.1 has been released in its stable form, the Cupertino firm has started developing the next iOS iteration. iOS 16.4 beta 2 is now available to those registered in Apple's developer program. Here's a list of the new features and changes included in this updated build. What's new in iOS 16.4 beta 2 Apple Books curl animation iOS 16.4 beta 2 reintroduces the page turn curl animation that was removed in a previous OS release. The animation is optional, allowing users to enable or disable it as they wish.  We're still in the process of digging through iOS 16.4 bet...