WhatsApp Gets Voice Note Playback Speed Controls The feature was first spotted under development in WhatsApp beta 2.21.6.11 last month. WhatsApp is now gradually testing the feature with its beta testers. Once available, you’ll see the playback speed instead of the profile avatar in the voice message bubble. In the previous test, WhatsApp was testing the possibility of placing the playback speed control over the profile picture preview. Take a look at the current implementation below, courtesy of WABetaInfo: Image: WABetaInfo Coming to the functionality of the feature, the report says that there will be three playback speeds – 1x, 1....

Flash Calls Verification on WhatsApp Now, if you are switching smartphones and trying to log in to your WhatsApp account on the new device, you might know that WhatsApp asks you for an OTP (One Time Password) to verify your identity. However, a new feature dubbed “Flash Calls” has been recently spotted inside the latest WhatsApp beta version. It gives you the option to verify your WhatsApp account using phone calls....

For those unaware, WhatsApp has offered end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for chats on its platform since 2014. However, the messaging app does not support E2EE for cloud or local backups. WhatsApp is looking to change that soon, as per tipster WABetaInfo. End-to-End Encryption for Local Backups on WhatsApp The E2EE feature on local and cloud backups will allow users to encrypt their backups on their devices as well as on the cloud with a unique password or encryption key....

Windows 10 21H2 Update Now Available for All Microsoft recently updated the official Windows 10, version 21H2 changelog to announce the move, making the update available for broad deployment. The update is primarily targeted toward business users and is a much smaller one than the major Windows 11 update. Hence, users who do not have the minimum requirements to run Windows 11 can get this update for their Windows 10-backed systems....

Windows 11 Build 22533 Released: See Details The Flyout design for volume, brightness, camera privacy, camera on/ off, and airplane mode has been changed, and will now appear at the bottom right above the taskbar. This will appear when the volume and brightness keys on the keyboard are pressed. This will prove to be a major change for the volume indicator, which currently appears as a black pop-up on the top left side....

Microsoft Rolls Out New Windows 11 Update Microsoft has rolled out the KB5012592 update for Windows 11, which takes its build number to 22000.613. It is a mandatory update for users and brings various security fixes and new features to Windows 11, including a notification system, and the much-awaited ability to easily change the default web browser. For those unaware, Microsoft eliminated the button to switch the default web browser in Windows 11 in its initial release....

Windows 11 Launched Officially Windows 11 brings major visual changes to Windows, including a new Start menu, Action Center, updated Microsoft Store, Settings app, and more. Unfortunately, the current Windows 11 build is shipping without the much-hyped Android apps support. We have a dedicated article if you are interested to catch up on all new Windows 11 features. According to Microsoft, new devices shipping with Windows 10 will be the first to receive the Windows 11 update....

WinX MediaTrans (download) is a software that is just the perfect way to transfer files, photos, videos, and more between your iPhone/iPad and your Windows computer. The app is fast, it doesn’t behave poorly the way iTunes almost always does, and it offers way more features than iTunes. So let’s take a look at some of the salient features of WinX MediaTrans. Fast Photo Transfer The most common thing I do with my iPhone connected to my computer is transfer photos....

New Xiaomi Laptop, Smart TV Incoming Xiaomi has also teased the design of the NoteBook Pro 120G, which appears to have a metal body with a MacBook-like design. It could also look similar to the Mi NoteBook Pro/Ultra launched in India last year. Although, we are not sure why Xiaomi went for the NoteBook Pro 120G moniker. This either hints at support for a 120Hz refresh rate or the presence of the latest Intel 12th Gen processors....

PC Game Downloads Now Made Easier The new ability will let Windows 10 and Windows 11 users download games from the Xbox app anywhere on their PC, thus, removing the restrictions otherwise imposed on game files. Up until now, users could only download PC games from the store only to the WindowsApps folder, which was present at the root of the drive. Plus, users weren’t allowed to move the files to other folders or modify them....

First reported by 9to5Google, two new options – Instagram stories and Snapchat stories appear on YouTube Music’s share sheet. However, it doesn’t seem to be completely functional as tapping on the icon reportedly led to a crash. The new icons were not present when I checked on YouTube Music version 4.0.2.51, which hints this is a limited A/B test for now. Image: 9to5Google YouTube Music is not the first streaming service to let users share songs on social media platforms like Instagram and Snapchat....

New YouTube Update: What’s New? The new update, which has started rolling out to users, will now display separate tabs for Shorts and long videos on the channel page. This will allow users to see the type of content they want to while exploring videos by various YouTubers. Earlier, all videos were displayed under a single Videos section, causing a sense of confusion. My personal experience always led me into clicking on the wrong content....

“iPad Is Disabled, Connect to iTunes” Error [SOLVED] This article will cover the entire process of restoring a disabled iPad, including how to remove the passcode and restore your backup data. If you would like to directly move to the steps involved, use the table below and skip to that section. What Happens When Your iPad Is Disabled More likely than not, you have ended up on this screen because you failed to enter the correct passcode for your iPad multiple times....

Instagram Gets a Visual Refresh! The primary change that one will notice is the new illuminated signature Instagram gradient, which is a result of a 3D modeling process. This brighter gradient look has reached the app’s logo and in-app elements like brighter rings around the Stories, Create mode, and stickers. Instagram’s marketing will also see this change. Another thing to notice is Instagram’s new typography called Instagram Sans. This will be for people to use in Stories and Reels and aims for a distinct identity of the app....

While the company unveiled five consumer processors in the line up, leading the charge is the 11th-gen Intel Core i9-11980H processor. The new consumer laptop processors from Intel all use the company’s Willow Cove architecture and are built on the 10nm SuperFin technology. More or less, Intel is aiming to unseat AMD from its throne, or at least take as many shots at it as it can. While talking about the performance and gaming improvements offered by the new processors, Intel also highlighted how the Core i9-11980H beats the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX on games like Hitman 3, Far Cry New Dawn, and Rainbow Six Siege....

iOS 16.2 Rolling Out: What’s New? 5G Support in India Primarily, the iOS 16.2 update enables 5G support in India for the iPhone 12 series, the iPhone 13 series, the iPhone 14 series, and the iPhone SE 3. If you are interested in using 5G on your eligible iPhone, you can enable it via the Mobile Data Settings. Freeform App and Apple Music Sing The update also introduces the new Freeform collaborative app, which was first unveiled at this year’s WWDC....

iOS 16 to Add Support for Always-On Display According to the recent edition of Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is said to add support for an always-on display (AOD) feature in iOS 16 ahead of the release of its upcoming iPhone 14 series. The Apple analyst says that the Cupertino giant is planning to add some major changes to the lock-screen on iPhones and iPads this year, including support for AOD and “wallpapers that have widget-like capabilities....

Users on the aforesaid ISPs regularly got a network error on Twitch somewhere around 6:30 PM. “There was a network error, please try again. Error #2000,” reads the error message. Interestingly, users report no issue during non IPL hours. Jio did not provide an official statement on the matter so far. The key reason for the Jio-Twitch situation is because some users started streaming IPL matches through Twitch and one such stream reportedly had over 1....

Keepods: Keeps Your TWS Earbuds Safe Developed by a Tel Aviv-based designer Raphael Barlev, the Keepods is essentially a pair of flexible contraptions that prevent TWS earbuds from falling from your ears. Barlev used a medical-grade rubberized silicone to make them, which enables Keepods to fit any ear shape without issues. So, with a pair of Keepods, you will be able to lock your TWS earbuds onto your ears whenever you go for a jog or to the gym....

LG Showcases Unique TVs The company recently shared an official blog post to give a first look at its upcoming TV models and even shared some interesting details about them. The company has unveiled the LG StandbyME TV (model 27Art10) and the LG Objet TV (model 65Art90) that are designed to offer first-of-its-kind features and a private-viewing experience to users. LG Objet TV (65-inch) Starting with the LG Objet TV, it is a 65-inch OLED TV that resembles a canvas and can be leaned onto a wall at up to a 5-degrees angle and resembles artwork in a gallery....