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• Snapstreak is used to share fun snaps everyday
• If you miss to send a snap, it will disappear
• Here’s how you can get it back on Snapchat

Snapchat is a popular and fun messaging app that lets you chat with friends, explore, learn, and view worldwide stories. Users of the app can share and exchange snaps (pictures or videos) that vanish after being viewed. A snap can also be reloaded once per 24 hours.

Snapstreaks are created by sharing common photos with your friends that have fun and cool filters, lenses, or other effects applied. Even though Snapchat does offer a warning icon in the shape of an hourglass indicator on the chat reminding you to share a snap, it can disappear if you forgot to send a Snap for 24 hours.

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For those who have been routinely sharing images with their friends for hundreds of days, losing the Snapstreak might be very heartbreaking. Contacting Snapchat support may help you regain your Snapstreak if you believe it has ended despite the fact that you didn’t miss any days. A step-by-step tutorial for recovering a lost Snapchat snapstreak is provided below:

Steps To Restore A Lost Snapstreak On Mobile

Step 1: On your mobile phone, open the Snapchat app and click on your profile in the top left corner.

Step 2: Next, select “Settings” from the menu in the top right corner.

Step 3: Select the “I Need Help” option from the “Support” list by scrolling down.

Step 4: Then, select Snapstreaks option.

Step 5: Scroll down and click the “let us know” link (it will be highlighted in blue color).

Step 6: From the list of options, select “I Lost My Snapstreak.”

Step 7: Scroll down now and complete the form.

Step 8: Once finished, choose “Send.”

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Steps To Restore A Lost Snapstreak On PC

Step 1: On your laptop, go to the Snapchat Support Page.

Step 2: Tap on the option ‘Contact Us.’

Step 3: After that, choose the ‘I lost my Snapstreak’ option.

Step 4: Next, you have to scroll down and fill up the form.

Step 5: Then, click on the ‘Send’ button. And you are all done.

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• Apple’s new feature helps track lost luggage with AirTags
• Share a URL showing real-time AirTag location
• Launches December 2024 with iOS 18.2 update

Losing luggage during travel is one of the most frustrating experiences for flyers. But Apple is introducing a game-changing solution. With its latest iOS 18.2 update, Apple’s Share Item Location feature will make it easier for airlines to locate lost baggage using AirTag trackers. Here’s everything you need to know.

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What Is the Share Item Location Feature?

• Generates a unique URL to share an AirTag’s location, map, and time stamp.
• Supported airlines can use the shared link to view real-time updates on lost luggage through a web browser.

How Do AirTags Work?

• AirTags use Bluetooth signals to locate items up to 30 feet indoors.
• They leverage Apple’s Find My network which includes over two billion devices in order to detect and anonymously report the AirTag’s location.
• The location is displayed on an interactive map in the Find My app.

How To Set Up Your AirTag

Step 1: Enable Bluetooth, Location Services, and iCloud Keychain on your device.

Step 2: Remove the battery tab and connect it to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Step 3: Name it and add it to the Items tab in the Find My app.

How To Use Share Item Location

Step 1: Open the Find My app and tap on the AirTag name under the ‘Items’ tab.

Step 2: Tap ‘Share Item Location’ under Lost AirTag to generate a URL.

Step 3: Select ‘Share Link’ to send the link via email, text, or another app.

Step 4: Optionally, add contact details for easier identification.

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Important Notes

• The shared URL updates automatically with new location data and expires after seven days.
• You can disable location sharing as soon as your luggage is found.

Availability

The feature is currently in beta and will officially launch with iOS 18.2 in December 2024. It is compatible with iPhone X or newer, fifth-generation iPads, and Macs with M1 chips or later.

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• New Google Maps Explore feature is here
• Allows finding popular spots during journeys
• Stops can be added for the popular spots on the way

Google Maps has evolved as one the most strongest mobile apps for navigation. With frequent release of new features, Maps has turned out to be the best app for traveling to new destinations without fears of getting lost on the way. Google has added yet another helpful feature to Maps which will allow users to find popular destinations and spots en route their journey. Called Explore, the new Google Maps feature is available for both Android and iOS users. This new tool helps making the roadtrip journey memorable by suggesting various interesting local stops on the way. From eating joints to scenic routes, the latest Explore feature on Google Maps will definitely make it worth a while during long road trips. If you wish to know the steps to use the Explore feature on Google Maps, read the steps below:

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How To Use Google Maps Explore Feature?

Step 1: Open Google Maps mobile app on your Android or iOS handset

Step 2: Search the destination where you plan to take the roadtrip

Step 3: Click on the “Directions” option

Step 4: Tap on the “Add Stops” menu

Step 5: The list of popular spots will be pinned on the maps. You can tap on these pins to check the top rated restaurants, any historical monuments, and other options that show up.

Step 6: If you wish to know more about these popular stops, tap on the pinned location.

Step 7: To look for further suggestions, simply scroll down to the bottom the app’s homepage. You will be suggested local attractions based on different topics ranging from point of interests to fast food joints to restaurants.

Step 8: You can also select a location from the gallery that will show up at the bottom the Map’s app home screen. Tap on the location to know additional information and details related to the spot.

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• Make secure payments in India by scanning QR codes
• Verify, load funds, and track expenses in one app
• Convert unused balance back before leaving

UPI One World wallet has made exploring India more convenient for international visitors by enabling cash-free, secure, and easy payments. By simply scanning QR codes at merchant locations, this digital wallet eliminates the need for cash or dealing with foreign exchange complexities. Here, we have come up with a step-by-step guide to help you get started with UPI One World and make your travel journey smoother.

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Steps To Get Started With UPI One World

Step 1: Start by downloading the UPI One World app on your mobile.

Step 2: Open the app and sign in using your international mobile number.

Step 3: Visit an authorized issuer counter, typically located at airports and other major entry points.

Step 5: Show your passport and current visa in person for verification. This ensures that the wallet can only be accessed by verified travelers.

Step 6: The UPI One World service will be enabled on your international mobile number following document verification. This enables hassle-free transactions by enabling you to load Indian Rupees.

Step 7: You can fund your UPI One World wallet using two main methods:

• Convert your foreign currency at the issuer counter, with assistance from forex experts.
• Use an international debit or credit card to load funds directly into your wallet.

Step 8: Use your UPI One World wallet to pay at merchant locations across India.

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Step 9: Before leaving India, you can convert any remaining wallet balance back to cash at designated counters.

Alternatively, the unused amount can be transferred back to your original payment source as per foreign exchange regulations.

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• Netflix mobile app gets new ‘Moments’ feature
• Allows capturing screenshots of specific scenes from movies and shows
• Feature currently being rolled out to iOS users
• Android update in tow

Netflix is amongst the top OTT platforms offering streaming services in India. The premium subscription-based app has a big library hosting thousands of regional and international content for the viewers. Just a while ago, Netflix has released a new feature for the masses allowing something that has been long awaited. The option to capture a screenshot during a video playback. But now, that’s changed with the release of the Moments. What exactly is Netflix Moments and how will it help with grabbing and sharing screenshots of different shows and movies? Read on the details below:

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What Exactly Is Netflix Moments?

Netflix Moments is the latest feature that allows capturing screenshots of a specific scene from any movie or video. Just for reference, nit just Netflix, but other popular OTT apps such as Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar, and Jio Cinema still don’t support taking screenshots. The primary reason for this is the copyright issues that all these brands try to escape.

However, with the launch of the Moments, Netflix users will be easily able to click screenshots of their favorite scene from any movie or show and share it with friends and families.

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Who All Can Use Netflix Moments Feature?

Going by the reports online, the Netflix Moments feature is made available to the iOS users at the moment. The company has not yet started rolling out this feature to the Android users. However, the rollout is expected to be done in phased manner reaching the all customers within next few weeks.

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Steps To Use Netflix Moments Feature To Capture Screenshots

Step 1: Open Netflix mobile app and search for the movie or show whose screenshot you wish to share

Step 2: Play the video and move to the dedicated scene that needs to be captured

Step 3: Tap anywhere on the screen during the video playback

Step 4: You’ll see a bunch of options including Moments. Click on it.

Step 5: Once the screenshot is captured, you can share it with your friends and even upload it on social media platforms .

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• Gmail email address can be updated in later stages
• Steps can be performed on both mobile and desktop Gmail apps
• Verification must to change and update an email address

If you are an active internet user, you must be aware that almost all apps and online portals require an email address for registration and activation of different services. In fact, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that an email address is indeed a digital imprint of an individual allowing other users to connect with just a few taps on the screen. While there are multiple email service providers globally, Google is on top with Gmail. Google allows users to setup their own email address while an account is being created. This email ID is what helps others to identify your Google Account directly. Also, you can log into different Google services using the same email address. If for some reason, you would wish to change or update your email address in the future, there is a provision to do so. The steps are mentioned below:

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How To Change Google Account’s Email Address?

Before you proceed with any steps, you have to ensure that the option to edit or update the email address is available for specified account. The steps for the same are below:

Step 1: Unlock your smartphone (Android) and launch the Settings app

Step 2: Scroll down to the Google menu

Step 3: Tap on ‘Your Name’ and select ‘Manage your Google Account’.

Step 4: Locate the Personal info tab on the top and click on it

Step 5: Now, tap on the “Contact Info” option and then select “Email” option

Step 6: Select the “Google Account email” menu. If this setting is greyed out, it means you won’t be able to change the email address. (only email address ending with @gmail will be allowed to change or update)

Step 7: If this is a work or school email, ask the administrator for the same.

Step 8: Now, click on the Edit (pencil icon) next to the email address

Step 9: Type in the new email address that you wish to update. Ensure the new email address is not already taken by other user.

Step 10: Follow the on-screen steps and wait for verification link on your new email ID.

Step 11: Verify the link to update the new email address for your Google account.