The practice of listening to radio stations on smartphones is a thing of the past. Nowadays, with the availability of streaming services for music, few people use their phones for radio. There is a workaround, though, if you want to use your iPhone to listen to the radio.
Because the iPhone lacks a built-in AM or FM tuner, unlike certain Android devices, you cannot use it to dial into any local radio stations. You are not, however, out of luck. In this article, we will help you learn how to listen to the radio on your Apple iPhone for free. Without much ado, let’s get to know how you can listen to your favorite radio stations on your iOS device.
How To Listen To Radio On iPhone For Free?
When Cupertino-based tech giant Apple unveiled its Apple Music streaming service in 2015, it also founded Beats 1. It is an internet radio station that you can listen to for free in the Music app that comes with your iPhone.
How To Listen To Radio On iPhone Via Broadcast Radio?
With an Apple Music subscription, you can access a variety of additional online streaming stations via the Music app. Many broadcast radio stations can be played on iPhones thanks to Siri and the Broadcast Radio feature on Apple Tunes. Simply adhere to these easy instructions:
Step 1: On your iPhone, go to Siri.
Step 2: Say your favorite Radio station’s name.
Step 3: Click on ‘Search’ and in the search field, enter the name of the station.
Step 4: Tap on any one of the Radio channels appearing in the search results.
Step 5: In the Radio tab, select a station under the Local Broadcasters or International Broadcasters option by tapping Radio and swiping up.
It should be noted that listening to broadcast radio requires an Apple Music subscription. However, not all nations or areas have access to this feature. Neither all the stations are accessible in all regions or countries.
Let’s face it. WhatsApp is the first name that comes to mind when we consider chats and conversations. The Meta-owned app is available in over 40 languages and up to 60 on Android all around the world. But as a general rule, it adheres to the language of your phone. For instance, WhatsApp will automatically switch to Hindi if you change the language of your phone. There are a total of 11 regional languages supported by WhatsApp in India.
However, you can manually change the app’s preferred language if you just want WhatsApp to be available in your language. But only the Android app and select markets have access to this feature. As for iPhone users, they need to change their device’s language for the changes to reflect inside WhatsApp. The steps are as follows:
Step 2: On the top right corner of the screen, tap the three dots.
Step 3: Now, click on Settings.
Step 4: Go to the Chats option below Account on this page.
Step 5: Tap on App’s Language available on the lower screen.
Step 6: Then, change the language of your WhatsApp as per your choice.
The languages used in your nation will be available to you in WhatsApp’s language settings. If you are in the US, you will see Spanish as the first option. Meanwhile, people in India speak, read, and write in a wide variety of languages. But you can select any language when setting up your WhatsApp account for the first time.
How To Change WhatsApp Language On iPhone?
You must adjust the language settings on your iPhone if you wish to use WhatsApp in Hindi or any other language: All you have to do is:
Step 1: On your iPhone, navigate to the Settings app.
Step 2: Go to General.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Language & Region’ and choose ‘Hindi’.
Drag the Hindi slider to the top to replace the English slider after setting the preferred language order, which also includes Hindi. You can change WhatsApp’s language option in this way by choosing Hindi as your preferred iPhone language.
Laced with advanced technology and upgraded attachments
Cons
Takes some time to master
Dyson has created its strong niche with household appliances specifically air purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and hand and hair dryers. The Singaporean tech giant has just introduced its most anticipated product, i.e., the new Airwrap. The latest Airwrap comes with an advanced set of technologies that will surely redefine your hair styling. Dyson has made some notable upgrades to the Airwrap over the original version that was introduced back in 2018.
With the new Airwrap, Dyson has made it possible for us to take hair styling to a whole next level. And that’s why I have been all excited when Dyson announced the updated Airwrap for the Indian market. The Dyson Airwrap will cost you Rs. 45,900 in India and you get a whole range of attachments for Rs. 14,900. If you have been planning to upgrade your hair styler this season, you should definitely consider this enhanced Airwrap. And if you aren’t sure whether you should shell out this amount on a new hair styling product, our detailed review should help you decide. Read on to know all the perks of the latest Dyson Airwrap here:
What’s Inside The Box?
Airwrap base wand that everything attaches to
Coanda smoothing dryer
Newly upgraded barrels (1.2-inch and 1.6-inch Airwrap long barrels)
Soft smoothing brush (for fine hair)
Firm smoothing brush (for medium-to-coarse hair)
Round volumizing brush
Filter cleaner
User manual
Design
The new Dyson Airwrap comes with several different attachments. Everything about it feels luxurious. With the complete set, all of the core attachments and parts are neatly placed inside a heavy velvet-lined storage case. The box has velvet compartments and trays that serve as a not-so-subtle reminder that this is more than your average curling/straightening iron. No doubt, lifting the lid feels like opening a treasure chest.
Coming to the new Dyson Airwrap wand, it hasn’t changed majorly from the original one. It is actually the same exact design and same layout but with notable improvements. The one that I got comes in a beautiful nickel and copper finish. The main Airwrap base wand has a power button, fan speed, and heat settings. Attaching and removing these pieces is easy. On the back, it has the clip where you just go ahead and clip on all the attachments. And then there’s the power plug as well. So overall, this looks exactly the same as the previous Airwrap version.
In addition to the handy pre-styling dryer, the upgraded barrels, which is 1.2-inch long and 1.6-inch curling and styling attachments, make switching between clockwise and counterclockwise directions simpler than with the previous styler. With the previous make, you would require to replace the barrel attachment completely.
Then, there are two different versions of the paddle brush dryer inside the box. One is made for thicker, more coarse hair and the other is made for finer thinner hair. Both work really great if you are just trying to blow dry your hair straight.
The round brush is exactly the same as the last version of the AirWrap. It is meant to basically give you that bouncy blowout look. Also, there’s air coming through which is great. I enjoy straightening my roots or using this attachment to soften or even out my bangs.
New Dyson Airwrap: Performance And User Experience
The barrels on the new Dyson Airwrap don’t need to be changed out if you want to curl your hair in a different direction, which is one of the greatest and most significant improvements. This was such a comfort and time saver for me.
The barrels that came with it worked excellent on my long, thick, and straight hair. Those who have thicker or longer hair can choose to buy the longer barrel attachments individually (only if you have the older version of Airwrap). The same goes for short hair: smaller versions of the round and smoothing brushes can produce better results. If you simply want a tighter curl, there is also a longer and skinnier barrel attachment available.
The updated brushes come with a new design that allows airflow through the center of the paddle brush. It easily dried my entire head of hair in about 10-15 minutes which I think is great. Using the product, I can easily obtain a style that appears professional and actually feels and looks healthier. Despite using the higher heat/speed setting, my hair never feels hot to the touch thanks to its several high-tech features like the built-in temperature control.
Basically, the new Dyson Airwrap is super customizable. It is wonderful at straightening and curling both short and long hair, and it works well on both. While frizzy, unruly hair can be easily straightened, smooth, straight hair can be easily curled.
Is New Dyson Airwrap Easy To Use?
To enable the Coanda airflow to do its thing and let your hair attach itself to the barrel, it takes some getting used to it time if you’ve never used the previous model. But once you do, it’s simple. Because my hair is a lot longer, I initially had some difficulties getting my hair wrapped around it but I quickly got used to it.
Verdict: Is New Dyson Airwrap Worth Buying?
In short, yes. Vanity is not a sin anymore. Investment in luxury goods is a matter of personal preference, and each person must determine whether it is worthwhile. The new Dyson Airwrap is an impressive multi-functional styler. It gives you the assurance that your hair is not being exposed to excessive heat. It styles hair by sucking in hair strands with powerful airflow. Overall, this new iteration of the Airwrap promises to keep your hair healthy and is a complete one-stop solution for your hair. If you style your own hair regularly at home, the new Dyson Airwrap is definitely worth buying for its many high-end features.
Realme has recently announced the launch of the 9i 5G smartphone in India. The smartphone offers 5G connectivity and comes with MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with 4GB/ 6GB of RAM and 64GB/ 128GB of storage.
Meanwhile, we got a chance to do interaction with Madhav Sheth, CEO of Realme India, VP, Realme, and President, Realme International Business Group regarding the company’s plans.
How many smartphones have you launched in the Realme 9 series and how many are you going to add by the end of this year?
We started the series by launching the Realme 9i, the first product to be launched in the number series in 2022 and the first member of the series family. It is our first smartphone to be equipped with an advanced performance processor in the price segment and is designed for users who are looking for a 4G smartphone with advanced technology features.
We further expanded the series with the Realme 9 Pro series 5G features an industry-leading light shift design, powerful 5G processors, and offers users UI 3.0 based on Android 12. Now, we have decided to bring the 9i 5G and will continue to bring smartphones with advanced features, design, and performance in the future.
What kind of response have you received from the Realme 9 series and what kind of expectations do you have with the newly launched device?
We always aim to provide best-in-class technology in all segments to our users. We started this year with the launch of the Realme 9 series in the mid-range segment with the latest processor and technology and we have been seeing massive traction for the product.
The Realme 9 Pro series 5G has two models – Realme 9 Pro+ 5G and the Realme 9 Pro 5G – both have witnessed huge traction during our first sale on Feb 21, 2022, resulting in a whopping 200 percent increase in sales for the above Rs. 20,000 segments.
We are confident that the Realme 9i 5G will receive similar kinds of responses and love from users.
How do you differentiate the Realme 9 from existing smartphones in the same series?
The Realme 9 series is our ultimate performer, bringing cutting-edge design, processor & camera capabilities for users, offering the best to our users.
Tell us about your upcoming products and the new category you are planning to foray into this year?
We are currently moving towards the second phase of expansion. In our first stage, we defined our product portfolio, launched multiple products with cutting-edge features, and defined important markets. In our second stage, we are now concentrating on targeted, long-term growth.
As we enter into the second stage, we’ll be more focused and place a greater emphasis than ever before on making every experience and interaction more local. To give you a better end-to-end product experience in our current markets, we will offer more and more locally focused events and products.
As one of the 10 million shipment markets for Realme, India has also established local teams and hired local personnel to fully utilize their skill. Now, we want to optimize the short-channel, light-asset business model in India and look into further strategic alliances with various e-commerce platforms.
Please tell us about your 5G smartphone plans as telecom operators are expected to start services soon?
Realme was the first company to introduce a 5G smartphone in India back in 2020, and this year, the company has already surpassed all others in terms of 5G smartphone brand growth.
To create 5G technology and products, we have converted 90 percent of our R&D resources and more than 50 percent of the smartphones that we launch in 2022 will support 5G networks.
How many 5G R&D centers have you established in India and how many are you going to add?
At present 90 percent of R&D resources have been converted to develop 5G technology and products. I have mentioned before that in the coming years, we will be investing $300 million globally in research and product development based on the 5G technology. In fact, India will be one of the seven 5G R&D hubs that the company will establish to assist the global deployment of 5G products.
Do you have any plan to launch foldable phones, if yes, then when?
The concept of foldable is quite exciting, but the technology is under the R&D phase and I believe the technology is not ready for the market. The company We doesn’t want to introduce or bring a solution that would only benefit our customers momentarily.
Our R&D is focussing on providing advancements in the camera and quick charging areas since we believe in bringing products that help consumers in the long run and meet their immediate demands. This approach is working for us and we will continue following the same.
Let’s face it. We all take multiple pictures from the same viewpoint to get the best shot. However, we frequently overlook deleting those identical or similar photographs. And deleting them has always been a tedious task on the iPhone.
Well, iOS 16 will bring quite a few cool features to iPhones. While the majority of features are concerned with the UI’s design, such as the redesigned lock screen and battery level, the OS also offers a few more useful functions that you might not immediately notice until you dig deep.
The ability to delete those duplicate images from your iPhone is one such feature that you might not be aware of or may have only heard about. With this new feature available on iOS 16, deleting duplicate photos has become a lot easier. Apart from this, you can also merge two or more images into one and save a lot of space on your Apple iPhone.
How To Delete Duplicate Photos On iPhone?
In this article, we will help you learn how to get rid of duplicate images on your iPhone. All you have to do is follow these simple steps to delete duplicate photos:
Step 1: On your iPhone, open the ‘Photos’ app.
Step 2: On the bottom right-hand corner, tap on the ‘Albums’.
Step 3: Scroll down until you see the ‘Utilities’ section.
Step 4: Click on ‘Duplicates’. Now, you will see all the duplicate images stored on your iPhone. Scroll down and see which duplicate or identical photo you want to delete. Deleting/Merging all as the OS’ AI pretty much detects similar images accurately.
Step 5: Then, tap on the ‘Merge’ button.
Step 5: Select the images you want to ‘merge’ and the duplicate photos will be deleted.
That’s it. Photos app’s built-in tools allow you to remove duplicate photos. Note that you need an iPhone running iOS 16. A public beta is available for download, but it has certain bugs and Apple has warned about them. Or just wait for the iOS 16 rollout in September.
Asus might soon refresh its premium smartphone lineup in India. The Taiwanese tech giant is expected to bring the high-end Zenfone 9 to the country. However, the handset will be released with a different moniker called the Asus 9z. The change in name comes following the trademark issues with the ZenFone labeling. Asus had dropped the ZenFone branding for the Indian market a few years back and has been following this sales strategy each year. The Asus 9Z launch details along with features are listed below.
Asus 9Z India Launch Soon
The Asus 9Z is expected to launch sometime later this week. While the exact launch date is not announced the company is expected to dish out the details soon via its official social media handles. The upcoming handset will be the rebranded version of the Asus ZenFone 9 which has already been introduced outside India.
The device will only have a different name. The specifications and features will be identical to the international model. Separately, a YouTuber called Sahil Karoul suggested the Asus 9Z will be launched on August 23 in India which happens to be on Tuesday. That’s just two days away. But until there is some official announcement from the company itself we can’t verify this piece of information.
Asus 9Z Expected Specifications And Features
The Asus 9Z is expected to launch in India with the octa-core Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. It will be amongst the few flagship phones to be packed with this premium Qualcomm chipset in the country. The Asus 9Z will likely be available with up to 16GB of LPSDDR5 RAM and 256GB storage configuration.
The Asus 9Z will possibly ship with Android 12 OS. It is expected to feature a 5.9-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ screen resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The Asus 9Z will be packed with a dual rear camera setup comprising a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor (main camera) and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle sensor at the back. A 12MP camera will be used for selfies and video calling. Rounding off the Asus 9Z’s spec-sheet will be a 4,300 mAh unit with 30W fast charging.
Who says that smartphones should not be used near water? Numerous smartphones across price segments are on the market today that can endure rain or a careless fall into a puddle.
Water resistance has recently risen to the top of the list of features for almost all high-end mobile phones. The best waterproof smartphones provide end-to-end protection against dust and water ingress which is a crucial feature for a mobile phone these days. So, this article can serve as your guide if you want to buy the best waterproof mobile phone in India.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
One of the main reasons people adore Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max, which is perhaps the company’s most expensive phone to date, is that it is waterproof. It has a massive 6.7-inch XDR OLED screen. It is powered by the company’s brand-new A15 Bionic chipset. The iPhone 13 Pro Max is available for sale at Rs. 118,900 in India.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra has an IP68 rating, making it water resistant for 30 minutes for up to 1.5 metres. It has a 6.81-inch AMOLED 3D curved display with QHD+ resolution. The display can refresh at a rate of up to 120Hz. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, it has 12GB RAM and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra will cost you Rs. 69,999.
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
With an IP67 rating, the Apple iPhone SE (2022) can withstand up to 3 feet (1 metre) of water for 30 minutes. It has a 1,821mAh battery and an Apple A13 Bionic CPU for power. The handset comes with 256GB of internal storage and 3GB of RAM. Additionally, it provides 2G, 3G, and 4G LTE connectivity. The starting price of the Apple iPhone SE (2022) in India is Rs. 41,900.
OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro features a large display, powerful hardware, and decent cameras. Additionally, the phone has an IP68 classification, meaning it is waterproof for up to 1.5 metres for 30 minutes. It has a 6.7-inch AMOLED curved display with QHD+ resolution, LTPO backplane technology, and 120Hz refresh rate support. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, the Oneplus 9 Pro is available at Rs. 49,999.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
With an IP68 rating, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is protected against the incursion of water and dust. The Galaxy S20 FE can withstand a 30-minute submersion in water up to 1.5 metres deep. It sports a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and is HDR10+ certified. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G can be purchased online for Rs. 36,990.
If your WhatsApp account is temporarily banned, you will see a message stating that your account is blocked.
Following are the steps that the user can follow to ban from your account.
WhatsApp is a commonly used messaging application by Android and Apple iPhone smartphone users. The app’s popularity isn’t just limited to India but also the global region. The privacy-oriented end-to-end encryption platform makes it the most secure for all types of conversations. WhatsApp is stringent with its privacy policies and in recent years has started blocking accounts if found of any fraudulent activities.
If in case, you see a message from WhatsApp the next time you launch the app stating your account is “Temporarily banned”, you might not be able to use the application for messaging. What can you do in that case and how can you get the ban on your WhatsApp account revoked? Read on here for the steps:
WhatsApp in most cases imposes a ban on any user account for violating its terms and services or for using the unsupported WhatsApp version including GB WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus. If you have been using any of the moderated versions of WhatsApp, your account getting banned is highly likely. Since WhatsApp doesn’t support such third-party apps, you will have to start using the official version to get the ban removed.
Steps To Switch To Official WhatsApp App From Mod Versions?
Step 1: You can start the process to switch to the official WhatsApp app, you will have to wait for the temporary ban to be removed. You will see a timer that will show the length of the ban on your account.
Step 2: If you are using GB WhatsApp, click on the More tab.
Step 3: Select the Chats option.
Step 4: Tap on Back up chats.
Step 5: Now, open the Phone settings menu.
Step 6: Click on Storage.
Step 7: Select the Files option.
Step 8: Locate the GB WhatsApp folder. Press and hold it to select it.
Step 9: From the top right corner, select the More option.
Step 10: Rename this folder to WhatsApp.
Step 11: Go to the Google Play Store and then download the official WhatsApp application.
Step 12: Complete the installation process and start using WhatsApp. Make sure you restore the data before setting up the app.
iQOO Z6 is one of the most successful mid-tier smartphone series by the company. The brand has already introduced the standard Z6 along with the Z6 Pro 5G in the country. Now, two more variants in this series might soon see the light of the day. The iQOO Z6 Lite and the Z6x are said to go official in India and China respectively. What all the leaks and rumors have revealed? Below are the details:
iQOO Z6 Lite, iQOO Z6x Key Specifications, Official Launch Details
An exclusive report by 91Mobiles suggests the iQOO Z6 Lite is under development and could be announced in the Indian market soon. As per the report, the next iQOO Z6 series phone will be arriving with similarities to the Vivo T1x which has been introduced back in July this year in the country.
The iQOO Z6 Lite is expected to be a budget variant with 4G network connectivity. Its launch is tipped to be in the second week of September according to the report. In terms of features, the iQOO Z6 Lite will bring a similar set of features to the Vivo T1x.
The upcoming iQOO Z6 series phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset. The octa-core processor will be combined with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. It will also have external microSD card support and Android 12 OS.
The iQOO Z6 Lite might flaunt a 6.58-inch display with an FHD+ screen resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It could be an IPS LCD panel with a standard waterdrop style notch. The camera setup on the iQOO Z6 Lite is said to come with a dual-lens camera module at the back. The imaging setup will feature a 50MP main camera.
For selfies, the device will flaunt an 8MP camera for self-portraits. It will also come with a 5,000 mAh battery unit along with 18W fast charging support.
As for the iQOO Z6x, the details related to the hardware and availability are limited. Only the handset’s China launch is known at this point. If we go by the reports, the iQOO Z6x could come with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, and 44W fast charging support.
Do you enjoy playing word games? If so, then you must be familiar with the Wordle game that has taken the world by storm. But if you’re not familiar with this intriguing word game, we can explain it to you.
Wordle is one of the most popular word games available online. It has a massive fan base and is owned by The New York Times. Given that it’s free, it’s ideal for those lazy days when you just want to unwind on your couch and play a couple of quick games.
How To Play Wordle?
With its daily puzzle to predict a five-letter word correctly out of six possibilities, Wordle is the world-famous, entertaining, and engaging game. It comes with words on a daily basis. Here’s how to play:
You will have six chances before you succeed or fail to guess a five-letter word that is different every day. You will receive a green-colored hint for each correct guess you make in the word’s right position.
If you guessed a letter correctly but it was positioned incorrectly, it will be indicated in yellow. If you choose the wrong letter, your turn will become grey.
Any alphabet that is missing from the word will be highlighted in black to let you know.
To submit your guess, press the enter key after making your guess. It should be remembered that the tiles’ color will change after each guess to indicate how accurate your prediction was.
Answers will never be plurals and letters can be used twice or thrice in a word.
As the game is becoming incredibly popular for its winning streaks among many users, Wordle maintains track of its players’ playthrough numbers and win or loss percentages.
Where To Play Wordle?
There isn’t a Wordle app. To play it, you need a web browser. One needs to open the New York Times Games site and play the game.
Although the Wordle website originally hosted the game, which was designed by its founder Josh Wordle, the New York Times eventually acquired it in February of this year. The best part about Wordle is that you can completely concentrate on your guessing game without being distracted by any adverts.
