Category: Tech Gadgets

Samsung has started working on the next lot of Galaxy A series phones. We recently leaked the Galaxy A14’s 5K renders which later also got certified inkling closer to the launch. Another variant that has went to the production bay is the Galaxy A24 which will be also a mid-range handset powered by an in-house Exynos series chipset. A new leak has surfaced detailing some of the specifications of the upcoming mid-range Galaxy A series handset.

Samsung Galaxy A24 Leaked Spec-Sheet Surfaces Online

The Samsung Galaxy A24 new leak comes from a Vietnamese Publication called The Pixel. The handset will be arriving as a successor to the Galaxy A23 and will be powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset. It is worth mentioning that Samsung released this Exynos series chipset almost four years back.

Now, it is not clear why Samsung would be using an older chipset to power a next-generation phone. An upgrade only makes sense when we are considering a new smartphone launch. We are not sure of the sourced information is completely authentic and if there could be some variations with the actual spec sheet.

The publication has also tipped the Galaxy A24 will flaunt a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. A 90Hz refresh rate will complement the large high-resolution screen. We would possibly see a punch-hole camera cutout for the selfie snapper. It is also expected to sport a 16MP camera for selfies and video calling.

The Galaxy A24’s main camera sensor is said to be a 48MP lens with OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) compatibility. The primary lens will be an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and a 5MP depth lens. The software version is not confirmed, however, it could be Android 12 OS topped with a custom One UI interface.

The Samsung Galaxy A24 will be launched with a 6GB RAM configuration. The device will be available with a 64GB storage configuration. The availability details of other variants are uncertain at the moment. The Galaxy A24 will be powered by a smaller 4,000 mAh battery as per the new leak. Again, this is smaller than most of the Galaxy A series budget phones and we are not sure why Samsung will be opting for a compact sized battery for an upgraded model.

Apple product lineup is world renowned for offering a premium experience. The Cupertino tech giant has earned all the fame amongst the audience with its high-end mobiles, tablets, and also digital accessories. iPhones and iPads are currently handling the users demanding premium mobile experience. Apple has been revamping all its product lineups and bringing in the latest of hardware and software innovations with all its devices.

Apple iPad tablet series has been out for a long and has been users’ first choice for a premium large-screen laptop-like experience. Apple is driving all the iPad models with iPad OS and has released several new updates for a better user experience with all sets of tasks. The latest iPad OS available for z is the iPad OS 16. This firmware kets users do multiple customizations and access several user-oriented features that helps with the refined experience with app usage.

The visual lookup is one of the options that are available for iPad users that helps with recognising images such as landmark and art and getting additional details on the selected object in the image. You can use the Visual Look Up feature on your respective iPad models that are running on iPadOS 15.1 and above.

All the iPad models including the iPad pro 12.9-inch (3rd Gen), iPad Pro 11-inch (all models), iPad Air (3rd Gen) or later, or iPad mini (5th Gen or later) offer this Visual Lookup feature to help you get information on certain subject in any photo. But how exactly you use this feature? We have shared the steps for teh same here:

How To Use Visual Look Up feature In iPad (supported models)

Step 1: On your iPad, select any photo. Or if if you wish to use any image from apps like Notes, Mail, and Messages, you need to touch and hold the image to select it.

Step 2: Click on the Info Button. If you are doing this in Safari, you would need to tap on the Look Up tab from the Options menu.

Step 3: You will now see the icons popping up on the photo. Tap on it. You will see a bunch of options including paw print (for pets and animals) or a leaf icon (for floral objects).

Android ecosystem isn’t just smartphones. Google has expanded Android services to tablets and smart TVs. Multiple TV and smartphone OEMs associated with the smart TV business utilize Google Android services for operations. If you own a new-generation Android smartphone, you probably are accustomed to using Google and third-party apps. The same goes for smart TVs running on Android OS. You get the provision to download and use compatible third-party apps and games on smart TVs just as you do on Android phones.

And you don’t have to worry about any privacy-related aspects as well when with the latest smart TVs. You might have some apps or games pre-installed on Android smart TVs that you would wish to monitor when someone else is using it. Specifically, any game you wouldn’t want your kids to waste time on in your absence.

Also, any age-restricted app or streaming service that you wouldn’t want anyone to have access to at your home. This is also security from unwanted purchases made via Google Play and other paid services.

Is there any way out with which you can restrict people from using a specific app on your TV? The answer is yes and the steps aren’t much complicated either. We have listed the steps with which you can block people from using third-party or specific apps on your Android TV. Take a look:

How To Block People  From Using Specific Third-party Apps On TV

Using Restricted Profile Mode

By enabling the Restricted profile mode, you can easily block people from using a bunch of apps that you have restricted. The steps to activate this profile are below:

Step 1: Power on your Android TV and from the Home screen, go to the Settings menu.

Step 2: Scroll to the Personal option.

Step 3: Tap on the Security and Restrictions menu.

Step 4: Select the Create restricted profile.

Step 5: Now, set the desired PIN to activate the restricted profile option.

Step 6: You can now select the apps that you wish to block from unauthorized access. You can add the apps that will work in the restricted mode.

Step 7: Go back and make this profile default.

Instagram is getting popularity as one of the best social media platforms for mobile and desktop users in the global market. Since Meta acquired this photo-sharing app, we have seen some major overhauls with the UI and features. Instagram has been rapidly working to improve the user experience and has added a myriad of features in a bid to offer the same.

Instagram has evolved from being just a photo-sharing app and now lets users share short videos and stories. The company has also added the Direct messaging feature which allows the users to chat without leaving the app. The company has made it an end-to-end platform for a secure messaging experience and has also added support for direct calling (both voice and video).

Also, there aren’t many limitations with the direct messaging feature and you can also make use of the group chatting feature to talk to multiple of your friends simultaneously. You would need to create a group in order to initiate a group chat, video, or voice call. If you are unaware of the steps to start a group chat on Instagram, this step-by-step guide article is what you need to go through. Read on here:

Steps To Initiate Group Chat On Instagram

Step 1: You can start a group chat using the Instagram mobile app for Android and iOS devices. Launch the app on your respective smartphones and move to step 2.

Step 2: Go to the direct messaging section. Click on the messenger option from the top left corner.

Step 3: Now, select the square with a pencil icon which is for adding group chat members.

Step 4: Tap the users’ profile with whom you would want to initiate the group chat.

Step 5: Once you perform these steps, the group chat window will be created.

Step 6: You can now start chatting with your group and send photos and videos from your gallery or Instagram feed.

Step 7: You can also take care of your privacy by selecting the View once and Allow replay option. Tap on send once done.

How To Add More Members To Instagram Group Chat

Step 1: Go to the Direct Messaging option on the Instagram app.

Step 2: Now, open the group chat where you want to add the additional members.

Step 3: Right next to the Members tab, you’ll see the Add people option. Tap on it.

Step 4: Now, scroll to the users you want to add to the group chat.

Step 5: Tap on Next and the new users will be added to the group.

Highlights

Google Chat gets a new update

Users will be able to send up to 20 videos and images simultaneously

Mass update rollout awaited

Google is one of the biggest providers of mobile services and apps. The brand is making our lives easier with its services and tools covering most aspects such as multimedia, navigation, lifestyle, and health. Google has also tried its hand in the social media space and messaging. For the latter, it offers Google Chat which is an improved app dedicated to messaging. Going forward, Google plans to replace Hangouts with Chats. In the meanwhile, Google has updated the Chat app with new features. Below are the details:

Google Chat Getting Updated With This New Features

A new report by 9To5Google has revealed Google Chat’s upcoming update rollout. Going by the information shared by the publication, Google will be adding support to share multiple images as well as videos to the Chats app. The company currently allows users to send a single image or video to any contact.

However, the latest update is now letting users easily send more than one image or video to their contacts. Therefore, it was quite a task to send multiple photos or videos at once using Google Chat. This is one of the primary reason why Google Chat is still not as popular as WhatsApp and similar popular instant messaging applications.

Since Google is shutting down Hangouts and improving the messaging experience with Google Chat, we are expecting this app to become more successful in the coming years. The report also mentions Google has started releasing this update to the Chat app for Android users. However, the company is dishing out this update in a phased manner and will possibly be done with the mass rollout going forward.

How Can You Send Multiple Images And Videos Using Google Chat?

You don’t have to perform any special steps to send multiple images or videos using Google Chat. Rather, the method is similar to how you would send a single video or image. Just open the chat window and go to the media option, and select the images that you want to send to the contact. Similarly, you can select multiple videos simultaneously and share them with the desired contacts. It is worth adding that Google has added support to send up to 20 images and videos simultaneously from the gallery.

WhatsApp messaging is the modern way of communication. The end-to-end encryption platform offers a secure environment for sharing texts, media, and even voice/video calling has been driving the user base from across the globe to WhatsApp. The company has also been proactively adding useful features to enhance the entire messaging experience. Earlier WhatsApp released the much-awaited message delete feature and now is testing another such option. WhatsApp will now finally roll out the option to edit sent messages to any contact. Here are the latest developments:

WhatsApp Edit Message Option Coming Soon

WaBetaInfo which has been consistent with sharing upcoming WhatsApp features has shared a new report suggesting the arrival of the Edit message option. According to the report, WhatsApp is now testing the feature that will let users edit sent messages. This upcoming editing option will be of great use for professional communications by correcting typos. This otherwise is not possible with WhatsApp messages.

The WaBetaInfo report further suggests WhatsApp has already sent this feature in the development phase. WhatsApp is said to be testing this new messaging feature with v2.22.20.12. However, the company is yet to roll out a beta update for this new feature. The stable versions availability remains uncertain until then. We can this new Whatsapp feature to be available for both Android and iPhone users.

Any Timeline For Editing Sent Messages?

One of the biggest questions that come to the mind is whether WhatsApp will set any timeframe for the sent messages to be edited. Since this update is in the development phase, it would be difficult to anticipate. WhatsApp had imposed a minimum time limit previously to delete a sent message. But later extended the timeframe.

There could be a possibility that the same limitations could be present with the edit message feature. However, we would have to wait for a while and see how WhatsApp works around this. Nevertheless, the screenshot shared in the report suggests the users will be notified if the message received is edited. This is the same as the delete message notification. This means, that even if you make some corrections the recipient of the message would be aware if any changes have been made to the text.

Key Highlights

• The Vivo X Fold+ 5G will launch in its domestic market in China. The launch date has not been shared by the company yet.
• The Vivo X Fold+ 5G will be the second smartphone in the foldable segment and will have some upgradation from the existing device.
• The Vivo X Fold+ 5G will be in the premium segment like other devices (Samsung) that exist in the same segment.

Vivo has started teasing the launch of the upcoming smartphone. The Vivo X Fold+ 5G will be launched in China first; however, the exact launch date is not known at this moment. In addition, the Vice President of the company Jia Jingdong shared some key details of the upcoming foldable device.

The Vivo X Fold+ 5G is likely to be the second foldable smartphone from the device maker. In addition, the device will have some upgradation from the X Fold 5G that is already available. However, it is worth noting that the upcoming phone will be available in the global markets. So, let’s take a look at the details of the upcoming device.

Vivo X Fold+ 5G Smartphone: Specifications

The Vivo X Fold+ 5G is expected to be under the premium segment foldable like Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5G. Besides, the smartphone is likely to launch soon, but ahead of the actual launch, the company said that the device will have a new hinge mechanism that can help the device at different angles like 90 degrees, 120 degrees, and 30 degrees.

In addition, Jingdong reveals that the X Fold+ 5G will have a 120Hz foldable display. Besides, the screen received 19 display A+ certificates and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. There are also rumors that the device will have an 8.03-inch foldable display along with a 6.53-inch cover display.

The smartphone will have Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, 4730 mAh battery along with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. In addition, the smartphone will have Zeiss-tuned cameras along with a T* coating.

Furthermore, the rumors suggest that the smartphone will have a 50MP main camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 12MP portrait camera, and 8MP periscope camera. Also, the foldable smartphone might be available in a new Red color option as well.