WhatsApp Multi-Device Support feature is live for non-beta testers

As we reported earlier, WhatsApp was testing a multi-device support feature. Now, the feature is finally rolling out to the non-beta testers with the latest update. The Multi-Device Support allows the users to use WhatsApp on four devices apart from their Android or iOS smartphone. To mention, this does not sacrifice end-to-end encryption, thus ensuring privacy and security.

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Also, keep in note that the function can be used only on non-phone devices that include, WhatsApp Web, WhatsApp Desktop, and Portal. The multi-device functionality is moving from beta to stable phase of WhatsApp version 2.21.19. Reportedly, the app will "force users to update to the multi-device version, for a future update."

Interestingly, the user can operate the app without having an internet connection on the primary device. That implies the second device will work independently. Moreover, the user can also switch off the smartphone and still use WhatsApp on the connected device uninterruptedly.



If you were using Multi-Device Support under the beta program, follow the below steps to join or leave the functionality based on your platform.

For Android users- Join/ Leave the multi-device beta

1. Open WhatsApp.


2. Click on the three-dot menu icon.


3. Head to Linked Devices.


4. Click on Multi-Device Beta.


5. Tap on Join Beta or Leave Beta.

For iOS users- Join/ Leave the multi-device beta

1. Open WhatsApp.


2. Go to Settings.


3. Click on Linked Devices.


4. Click on Multi-Device Beta.


5. Tap on Join Beta or Leave Beta.

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Download iPhone 13 wallpapers for any smartphone

Apple has finally unveiled the successor of the iPhone 12 series— iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro. Though smartphones may take a while to hit the market, we have several wallpapers to play around with. You can download the new set of punchy wallpapers by tapping the button at the end of the page.

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Download and apply flaunt these wallpapers on the home screen or lock screen of any device, including Android. They will look more bright if your phone has an OLED display. That's because the new iPhones have a wide color space and brightness as compared to their predecessor.

Below is a glimpse of the brand-new wallpapers. You can grab them in their original quality by tapping on the button below.

iPhone 13 Wallpaper Preview

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Realme Band 2 debuted With 90+ Sports Modes: Specs & Price

The Chinese smartphone brand –  Realme has introduced one more smart device in the budget segment. This time, it's Realme Band 2 which is launched in Malaysia. The latest band features a new design and offers multiple health and fitness-related features. Let's take a glimpse at the smartwatch.

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Realme Band 2 features a 1.4-inch TFT LCD screen in a rectangular-shaped module. The company claims that the panel will provide 500 nits of peak brightness. Despite being a low-budget band, the wearable has a variety of features related to health and fitness. The Realme Band 2 boards over 90 workout modes and all the imperative sensors to monitor health.

This includes walking, running, cycling, swimming, etc. Moreover, the watch has a Blood Oxygen sensor (SpO2), sleep monitoring sensor, heart rate monitoring sensor, and so on. Also, it has more than 50 watch faces on board. Additionally, the Realme Band 2 is water-resistant up to 50 meters.

The wearable packs a 204 mAh battery. Realme claims that the power cell is enough to offer almost two weeks of standby time. Precisely, the company says it could run 12 days on a single charge.

Price and Availability

Realme Band 2 is only limited to Malaysia as of now. It could debut in India and other regions soon. The watch cost RM 139, which is roughly INR 2,450. The company is likely to offer the watch for RS 2000 in India. However, there is no official word for when the watch will release in the country.

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Google Pixel 6 Pro key specs revealed in render leaks

The Pro model from the Google Pixel 6 series is much-anticipated as it will be a first-ever ultra-premium flagship smartphone by the company. The lineup was made official last month with the Tensor processor but, we still miss some key specs. The latest leaks have now provided the required details. Here's a glimpse.

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The Google Pixel 6 Pro will reportedly flaunt a polished aluminum frame that will hold a 6.7-inch FHD+ display. The panel offers a 120Hz refresh rate and a hole-punch cutout in the top middle. It will boost Android 12 out of the box paired with Google’s Material You design.

Under the hood, it will equip Tensor SoC based on Mali-G78 GPU and 2x2.8GHz, 2x2.25GHz & 4x1.80GHz CPU. There will be three storage variants of 128GB, 256GB, and 512B paired with 8GB of RAM. Further, it will ship with a 5000mAh battery and in-display fingerprint scanners for security.

Moving to the optic department, the Pixel 6 Pro will carry a triple rear camera and a single front-facing sensor. The main camera indulges a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultrawide cam, and a 48MP telephoto shooter. Also, Google confirmed that the telephoto sensor will support 4X optical zoom. Moreover, the primary lens is likely to take in 150 percent more light for a higher quality picture. At the front, it could have a 12MP snapper underneath the cutout.

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Samsung Music receives update with multi-pane UI for foldable phones

It is challenging to design an app for a device with a bigger screen. Doing it for a folding screen might be even challenging. Samsung, as a smartphone manufacturer, is doing its best to make these folding devices feel relevant. Still, apps on these devices require more attention. One such app is the Samsung Music, as the app is somewhat stock to what we have on "non-folding" Samsung devices. And now, Samsung Music receives an update with multi-pane UI for foldable phones.

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With the new update, Samsung Music can take advantage of the large foldable screens on the Galaxy Z Fold lineup. The update (v16.2.26) introduces Samsung's new multi-column view. Multi-column view lets the user quickly access the "now playing" playlist. The update puts the list on the left side of the screen.

Samsung Music multi-pane UI update

Earlier the playback screen of the Samsung Music app took the entire screen real-estate of the device, and to be honest, it wasn't a great look either. This new design makes the app look different from a mobile version. Samsung also seems to extend this design principle to other apps. Otherwise, these folding devices won't make any sense.



Samsung has also tweaked other features of the app, like the Sleep timer. When the timer reaches the end, the music playback will fade out instead of stopping at once. Also, the update has added a storage permission prompt when the user exports or imports playlist backup files on devices running Android 11 or later. 

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If you own a foldable Samsung device, you can download the updated version of Samsung Music from the Galaxy Store. As we discussed, Samsung is now redesigning other Samsung apps to maximize usage of the folding display of their flagship line of devices. This way, the Korean giant will be able to garden more users into their premium segment. 

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Micromax In 1b users in India to get Android 11

Micromax is an Indian smartphone manufacturer that has had a rough time for the past few years, thanks to Chinese brands like Xiaomi. The Micromax In 1b is the smartphone that helped the brand set its foot again in the Indian market. The device is priced aggressively and has been proven to match up to its specifications. Now Micromax In 1b users in India will get Android 11 update almost a year after its release.

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The device came with Android 10 out-of-the-box and have received numerous security and improvement updates. Many users in the past have complained about excess battery drain. Hopefully, Micromax has done its best of patching up the issue. With this new update, we wonder how things will turn out for the users as Android upgrades are sometimes prone to critical failure.

More on Micromax In 1b Android 11 update

Yesterday Micromax informed us of the update in the form of a tweet. They were clever enough to include keyphrases like No Ads & No Bloatware experience, which was a sarcastic blow on competing Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Micromax also said that the update is being rolled out in batches. So expect a delay of up to 15 days for the update to reach your device. 

According to the official Micromax forum, the update is around 1.6GB. The users will receive a notification when the update is available for their device. However, you could also manually trigger the update by going to Settings > System > Advanced > System Update > Download. You could also visit the above forum for step by step guide. But we highly recommend that you wait a while to see if the update is free of bugs. 

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Before you proceed with the installation, we highly recommend you plug in your device to its charger. Be sure to ensure you're running on a faster and stable internet connection. The update will bring features and security improvements, including one-time permissions. Also, if we were to believe what Micromax said, the update must be free of bloatware.

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Files by Google app get “Smart Storage” to automatically free up space on the phone

Google has been constantly updating the Files by Google app to make it more feature-rich and useful. Though it already offers a plethora of handy tools and features. The company is making it more convenient by adding a feature that will automatically clear space from your device by deleting backed-up photos and videos.

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The File by Google app already offers suggestions to clean your device by getting rid of junk files and large media files. The latest update for the app adds a new “Smart Storage” toggle which automatically wipes off the backed-up photos and videos from your smartphone. Once the feature is available for your device, the app will show a pop-up highlighting. The notice says, “Automatically delete backed-up media by turning on Smart Storage in Settings.”



To access this latest feature, click on the Settings option under the hamburger menu button at the top-right corner. There you'll see a new “Smart Storage” toggle in the “Clean” section. The new feature describes itself as, “Permanently delete media backed up to Google Photos that’s been on your device for 60 days.”



To experience the new Smart Storage toggle, update your Files by Google app to version v1.0.389363820. If you toggle the switch, the app will automatically delete photos and videos from the internal storage of your device. That too, even if they are backed up on Google Photos for over 2 months.

To mention, the feature is not technically new as it was already present in the first Pixel phone. But, now it has come to notice as a visible toggle on the Files by Google app.

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Samsung Galaxy M22 launched with MediaTek Helio G80 SoC

After the Wi-Fi variant of Galaxy Tab S7 FE, Samsung has extended its M-series flagship as the company has finally launched Galaxy M22. Though we already had an idea about the mid-range device and some of the key specs (thanks to the leaks and listings). Now that the smartphone is official, all of our doubts are now in the light.

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The Galaxy M22 features a 6.4-inch HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The panel offers a 1600×720 pixels resolution and a waterdrop notch to house the front cam. The device measures 159.9 x 7 x 8.4mm in dimensions and weighs 186 grams. It has a 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Samsung Galaxy M22 equip MediaTek Helio G80 chipset under the hood. Besides, it runs Android 11 out of the box tossed with OneUI 3.1 custom skin on top. The device is available in a single storage variant of 128GB paired with 4GB of RAM. Though the configuration is expandable via a microSD card slot.



In the optics department, Galaxy M22 holds a quad rear camera module indulging a 48MP primary sensor. The other lenses include an 8MP wide-angle lens and a couple of 2MP snappers to measure the macro and depth aspects of the image. The front side carries a 13MP shooter for selfies and video calls. A 5,000 mAh battery will back up the device with will 25W of fast charging support.

Price and Availability

The price for Galaxy M22 is not yet disclosed. But it is available in three color options— Black, Light Blue, and White.

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Galaxy Buds 2 is receiving new features with this latest update

In August 2021, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Buds 2 at the Galaxy Unpacked event. So far, the wearables has proven to be one of the best earbuds by the company. The first update was released before the official launch with some essential features. Now, the second software update is making its way to refine the user experience.

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The latest software update for the Galaxy Buds 2 has started to roll out today on the firmware version number R177XXU0AUI2. According to changelog, the build adds some new features for better convience and enhanced calling experience. Moreover, it improves the system stability and reliability.

Talking about the features, there are a couple of new additions to the ambient mode for the calling section. To be more precise, the update includes the ability to customize Ambient Sound during calls. Moreover, the user can also enable Ambient Mode while calling.

Changelog

• New Features
  
  
  
  • Customize ambient sound while calling
  
  
  • Enable Ambient Mode while calling
  
  
  
  


• Improves the system stability and reliability

The update has started to rollout in its home country and will roll out to more regions shortly. Make sure to connect both of the buds to your smartphoe before flashing the update. Also, Samsung has mentioned that some default settings for the earbuds may change.

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