A new issue has affected Pixel phones, including the latest Pixel 6 series, in which the Google devices dial any number in the contact list at random. Several phone users have turned to social media to express their disappointment with the issue. According to a debate on an internet forum, the bug may be tied to the voice assistant on the phones. According to an online Reddit forum, a Pixel phone apparently contacted a number in the phone’s contact list that the phone user had never called before. The owner…
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The Xiaomi 12 series: Everything you should know
The Xiaomi 12 series has been the buzz of the town for some days now. The forthcoming Xiaomi 12’s features and designs have already leaked online. The latest news confirms that the Xiaomi 12 will be the first phone to use the Snapdragon 898 CPU. The Xiaomi 12 will be the first phone of using Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 898 CPU, according to popular Chinese source Digital Chat Station. The Xiaomi 11 was also the first device to use the Snapdragon 888 processor. Around the same time that the information was…
Read More3.5 million votes for Elon musk’s Twitter poll
Tesla CEO Elon Musk should sell around 10% of his shares, according to 57.9% of those who participated in a Twitter poll asking if he should sell the holding. On Saturday, the world’s richest person tweeted that if users supported the idea, he would sell 10% of his stock. More than 3.5 million people voted in the poll. “Much is made lately of unrealized gains being a means of tax avoidance, so I propose selling 10% of my Tesla stock,” Musk said on Saturday, adding that he does not take…
Read MoreWhatsApp rolling out multidevice capability
WhatsApp is rolling out multi-device support for Android and iOS users, but many users are complaining that their security codes have changed as a result. According to WhatsApp, the security code change is likely during the early stages of the multi-device feature’s introduction. The capability allows users to connect up to four linked devices without having to connect the phone. In a tweet, Wabetainfo stated that the messaging app intends to deliver warnings regarding security code changes when the user re-registers the account on a new phone. According to the…
Read MoreWhatsApp developing new community feature
WhatsApp, the premier encrypted messaging app, is rumoured to be developing a new feature dubbed the Communities feature. The likelihood of such a functionality was initially mentioned by XDA Developers in October. The Communities feature looks to provide group administrators additional control over their groups. This includes the option to establish groups inside groups, which is similar to how channels are organised within a Discord community. The ‘Community’ feature was discovered in WhatsApp’s most recent beta version, 2.21.21.6. For example, communities should include a system of invites by link or…
Read MorePaytm IPO starts from today: All you need to know
Paytm, India’s own own digital payment system formerly known as One97 Communications, will launch its initial public offering for subscription on November 8, 2021, in what will be India’s largest ever D-St debut since Coal India. Anchor investors for the $2.46 billion (Rs 183 billion) IPO include the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, and sovereign wealth funds from Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Anchor investors will purchase approximately half of the company’s IPO. The issue will be offered on November 8, 2021 and will end…
Read MoreApple rails against sideloading apps in iPhone
Apple has publicly reprimanded sideloading apps on its ecosystem several times in the past. In yet another indication of the tech giant’s attitude on the issue, a top Apple official has spoken out against any future law that would oblige Apple to expose its app store to sideloading. Apple senior vice president Craig Federighi recently spoke about the issue at the Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon. Federighi mentioned the Digital Markets Act legislation, which was introduced last year and might require Apple to enable the installation of apps from sources…
Read MoreTelegram rolls out new features
Telegram has launched fresh updates to improve the app’s speed. The messaging app now has hyper-fast scrolling, a calendar view, a date bar, admin approval settings for invite links, chat themes, and other features. “Today’s update brings new ways to find memories in shared media with high-speed scrolling and a calendar view, an admin approval setting for invite links, global chat themes for your entire app, and more,” the Telegram blog read. The features have been rolled out for the iOS version of the app. Telegram has added a new…
Read MoreStay connected with WhatsApp Web without smartphone being online
WhatsApp is always testing new features to improve the user experience. The ability to link devices without the smartphone being online is the most recent feature that WhatsApp users will soon get. In other words, both Android and iOS users will be able to use WhatsApp’s multi-device feature. Previously, users could connect their smartphones to their personal computers, but they had to always have their devices online. WhatsApp, on the other hand, will now allow users to link devices without requiring the primary smartphone to be online. The ability to…
Read MoreMeta accused of copying a feature from Phhhoto app
A defunct photo app has accused Facebook of copying its feature for Instagram. Instagram’s competitor has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Meta, formerly known as Facebook, for copying its function and destroying competition. This isn’t Facebook’s first antitrust case. Many times, in the past, the social media company has been accused of limiting competition. Users of the Phhhoto app could take five frames in a single point-and-shoot burst, as well as make and share short GIF-like videos. This feature is well-known due to its resemblance to Instagram’s massively famous Boomerang…
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