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Verified Access on Chromebook: Explained (2022) In this article, we have explained Verified Access in Chrome OS and how to enable it on your Chromebook. That said, let’s dive right in. What is Verified Access on a Chromebook? We are increasingly seeing that Chromebooks are now used not just for educational purposes in schools, but corporates and enterprises are also taking a keen interest in Google’s lightweight Chrome OS. It’s one of the most secure and safest OS out there, and Chromebooks are also much easier to deploy and manage for administrators....

WhatsApp Getting Added Security for Desktop Users A recent report by WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp will soon add the Screen Lock feature for its Desktop version. This feature is currently being tested as part of the WhatsApp for Desktop beta. The new Screen Lock feature will require you to enter a password every time you access WhatsApp on your PC. So, this will help you keep your WhatsApp chats safe if someone else is using your desktop....

Listen to WhatsApp Voice Messages in the Background In a recent post, WABetaInfo notes that the messaging platform has started rolling out the new global voice note player for iOS beta version 22.1.72 on both the standard and Business apps. There’s no word on when the feature will be available for Android users. This new feature will allow you to listen to voice messages in the background. When you start listening to a voice note and switch to view another WhatsApp chat, the voice note player will continue to play....

Tap on Profile Picture to View Status on WhatsApp According to WABetaInfo’s report, there’s a hidden option to view status updates by tapping the profile picture in the latest beta. The feature was spotted in WhatsApp beta 2.21.17.5 for Android. When it becomes available, pressing the profile picture will show you two options — View profile photo and View status. Check out the interface below: Image: WABetaInfo WhatsApp will show a green ring to indicate that the contact has uploaded a WhatsApp Status, as you can see in the image below....

Xiaomi Smart Living 2022 Event Date Announced Xiaomi took to Twitter to officially announce the Smarter Living 2022 event date. We do not see any hints for the upcoming products in the video teaser attached below. Even the event’s dedicated landing page on Xiaomi’s website offers little to no information. — Mi India #SmarterLiving2022 (@XiaomiIndia) August 16, 2021 Mi Band 6, New Mi Notebook, Wi-Fi Router, and More Expected! While the company hasn’t officially teased any of the upcoming devices, Xiaomi India’s Chief Business Officer Raghu Reddy has confirmed what all to expect at the event next week....

Xiaomi 13 Pro Specs Leaked Known leakster Yogesh Brar has revealed the Xiaomi 13 Pro spec sheet, which has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 as its highlight. The successor to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 is expected to launch by the end of December. So, there are chances that the Xiaomi 13 Pro could be among the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones, much like the Xiaomi 12 Pro. Xiaomi 13 Pro– 6....

According to an official filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Xiaomi’s overall revenues hit 72.1 billion yuan (~$10.96 billion) in Q3, 2020, up from 53.7 billion yuan (~$8.16 billion) during the same period last year, while smartphone revenues rose to 47.6 billion yuan (~$7.23 billion), an increase of 47.5% over Q3, 2019. Speaking on future growth prospects, Xiaomi’s president, Xiang Wang, said: “In Q3 we reached a record high (in revenue), but we only have a market share of 13....

As its name suggests, the 33W Sonic 2.0 charger supports fast-charging at up to 33W (11V x 3A) and can be used with input voltages ranging from of 100-240V. It also supports a whole host of other outputs, including 15W (5V x 3A), 18W (9V x 2A and 12V x 1.5A), 27W (9V x 3A and 12V x 2.25A) and 26.4W (12V x 1.32A). – 33W Intelligent Output– Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3....

Xiaomi Watch S1 Starting with the Xiaomi Watch S1, it falls in the premium category and comes with a stainless steel chassis and a sapphire glass coating. It has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and a circular-dial watch, much like the Xiaomi Watch Color from last year. There’s support for over 117 different sports modes, a heart-rate sensor, and a SpO2 sensor for blood oxygen monitoring. It also supports third-party apps. There is support for NFC payments and GPS....

The patent, “Inductive charging between electronic devices”, was recently awarded to Apple by the US Patent and Trademark Office. This patent suggests that Apple might integrate unique two-way charging coils into their mobile devices for them to use an ecosystem of wireless charging together. How Will it Work? It is a unique concept that the company is working towards and will let users charge multiple Apple devices with one single power cord....

The changelog also mentions support for ‘Cast Connect’, which enables Android TV devices better integrate ‘cast’ content with local playback controls, including the remote. The update also brings an improved screen resolution selection menu. You can install the incoming update from the Play Store if it’s already available for your device or download the APK from APK Mirror. One thing worth noting here is that Google has revised the changelog for the incoming update and omitted any mention of ‘AV1 HDR playback support’ in the new post, which suggests that the updated software may not support HDR on streams with the ....

Developed by Bengaluru-based Invento Robotics, the “Mitra”, is a robot that roams around the hospital looking to help patients. The name of the robot means “friend” in Hindi. And in fact, the robot is indeed a friend to those who want to talk to their family. So, the robot helps the long-term patients suffering from COVID-19 or any other disease make phone and video calls to their friends and family....

The report comes from Reuters and states that the government of India has recently issued the statement. So, as per the official statement, SpaceX has been told to comply with India’s regulations before advertising or pre-selling its satellite-based internet service in the country. The company is refrained from “booking/rendering the satellite internet services in India with immediate effect”. According to the report, the authorities have also advised potential customers to not sign up for the Starlink service at this stage....

The application was apparently filed by a German intermediary named Mitscherlich, which has also filed for other similar names, including LG the Roll, LG Double Roll, LG Dual Roll, LG Bi-Roll, and LG Roll Canvas. That being the case, it’s not guaranteed that the ‘Rollable’ name will stick, but it is certainly one of the leading contenders. Of course, the LG Canvas doesn’t sound half bad, either. Meanwhile, the trademark application makes it amply clear that the Rollable (or whatever it is eventually named) is most definitely a smartphone and might even support a stylus....

90-Second Reels On the Way Instagram is seemingly working on extending the maximum duration of Reels videos to 90 seconds, as per reputable tipster and reverse engineer Alessandro Paluzzi’s recent Twitter post. This is most likely to replace the current 60-second limit for Reels. #Instagram is working on the possibility of creating #Reels lasting 90 seconds 👀 pic.twitter.com/M0KgJzQ90O— Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) February 1, 2022 If this happens, users will be able to make longer Reels, which can help them make their short videos more interesting and include more content in them....

According to information shared by Intel, the new processors will focus heavily on more performance for gamers and enthusiasts — an approach that makes sense considering AMD’s impressive gains in the processor market with its Ryzen processors. The 11th-gen Rocket Lake desktop CPUs from Intel will use a brand new Cypress Cove architecture for improved efficiency (both hardware and software) and performance. That said, Intel is still stuck on the 14nm process here, but is backporting some features from the 10nm Sunny Cove design....

Intel Announcements from CES 2021 11th-Gen Intel Core H-series Processor Intel today expanded the 11th-Gen lineup with the launch of H-series mobile CPUs to power gaming machines in 2021. They’re based on the 10nm SuperFin architecture as opposed to the company’s aging 14nm chips. While this is great, they are not the most powerful of the lot. The 11th-Gen H-series processors have just four cores (AMD has 8 cores and 7nm architecture) and a 35-watt thermal design profile....

iQOO 11 Launch Rescheduled! iQOO, via an Instagram post, has revealed that it will launch the iQOO 11 series on December 8 in Indonesia. The launch will take place at 4 pm (2:30 pm IST). We are expecting to see the iQOO Neo 7 SE launch alongside. With this, the iQOO 11 will become the second Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phone until Xiaomi or another brand announce a launch event before this....

iQOO 9 Series Launch Confirmed iQOO recently shared an official image of the iQOO 9 BMW M Motorsport Edition on Weibo. By the looks of it, the device has a similar back panel design as the BMW M Motorsport Edition of the iQOO 7, with red and blue stripes and a textured back along with the iQOO branding at the bottom right. The image also reveals that the device will come with an accented power button and a flat display with a centered punch-hole to house the selfie snapper....

iQOO Z3 Launched in India The iQOO Z3 comes in three configurations, including a 6GB+128GB base variant, an 8GB+128GB variant, and a higher-end 8GB+256GB variant. The prices of each of the variants are listed below: 6GB + 128GB – Rs 19,990 8GB + 128GB – Rs 20,990 8GB + 256GB – Rs 22,990 So now that you know the pricing and the availability of the device in India, let me give you a rundown of the key specs and features of the iQOO Z3....