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New SanDisk Storage Solutions Launched The new SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD is rugged in nature and comes with an IP68 rating. It supports super-fast 2700MB/s read and 1900MB/s write speeds. It can transfer up to 50GB of data in about 30 seconds. The SSD has support for both Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) and features a cool aluminum core to keep the heat away. It is also crush resistant (up to 1800 kg) and has up to 3-meter drop resistance....

Passkeys Explained, and How to Use Passkeys (2022) What are Passkeys? Passkey is a new standard based on the Web Authentication API (WebAuthn), designed to use public-key cryptography for authenticating apps and websites. Passkey enables your device to store private key information and use it to generate signatures to let you authenticate against a web server resulting in a seamless and secure password-less sign-in experience. Instead of relying on passwords or two-factor authentication codes, Passkey leverages Face ID or Touch ID to the best effect to let you verify your identity and sign in....

Smart App Control on Windows 11 (2022) In this tutorial, we have explained Smart App Control on Windows 11 and have added the steps to enable SAC. You can expand the table below and move to the desired section. What is Smart App Control (SAC) on Windows 11? Smart App Control is a new security feature on Windows 11, which rolled out as part of the Windows 11 2022 update (22H2 Build)....

New Search Filters For WhatsApp Business A new report by WABetaInfo suggests that three new search filters are being added to the WhatsApp Business app for Android and iOS. This includes Contacts, Non-Contacts, and Unread. These new search filters will allow users to look for messages from contacts, non-contacts, or the ones that are unread. This is in addition to the existing search filters, namely Photos, Videos, Links, GIFs, Audio, and Documents, that are also present in the main app....

WhatsApp Profile Photos Notifications Popular WhatsApp tipster WaBetaInfo first spotted that WhatsApp is testing profile pictures in notifications, and they are already showing up for select iOS beta testers. This functionality will display the profile picture of a person in notifications when that person sends a message. You will see DPs in notifications for both individual and group WhatsApp chats, making it easier for you to discern between the senders. This feature will be similar to how Twitter shows the profile picture of a person who sends a message or replies to a tweet....

WhatsApp Message Forwarding Limits With the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.7.2 update that started rolling out last month, WhatsApp started limiting messages with the “forwarded” tag to be forwarded to one group chat at a time. Meanwhile, you can share messages marked as “forwarded many times” with up to one chat/ group chat at a time. For those curious about why WhatsApp is imposing these new limitations, here’s what the company states in a support post....

WhatsApp Testing a New Update for Disappearing Media A recent report by WABetaInfo reveals that WhatsApp is testing changes to media visibility on both Android and iOS, which will no longer auto-save media in disappearing chats to a smartphone. As per a shared screenshot, the media visibility and the “save to camera roll” options will soon be turned off by default on Android and iOS, respectively. This is to ensure that the purpose of vanishing media and messages is finally met and users can have a more private experience on the platform....

Asa Mitaka in Chainsaw Man (2022) Spoiler Warning: This guide contains major spoilers for the characters and plot of Chainsaw Man manga’s War Devil arc (up to Chapter 108). Who is Asa Mitaka in Chainsaw Man Asa Mitaka is the fiend form of the war devil, who is also known as Yoru. She is considered the main antagonist of the second arc of the Chainsaw Man manga. As a human, she’s a shy high schooler who gets bullied a lot....

Fortunately, things like CrossOver 20 exist, and Parallels has also announced that they will soon release their emulation software with support for M1. But it begs the question, why do the M1 Macs not have Boot Camp support? Turns out, it’s because Microsoft doesn’t allow its ARM version of Windows to be used on any device where it’s not pre-installed. As for the M1 chip itself, it can apparently run ARM Windows without a hiccup, or at least that’s what Craig Federighi said in an interview with Ars Technica....

In a recent official blog post, Microsoft’s Program Manager for Windows Terminal, Kayla Cinnamon explained the nitty-gritty details about the change. So, let’s take look at what would this change mean for Windows users and developers. Starting with the question of what is a default terminal, Kayla explained that it is primarily a default terminal emulator that supports other command-line programs such as Command Prompt and PowerShell. So, for those unaware, command-line programs such as these always have used the Windows Console Host, aka conhost....

With the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale set to start on 3rd October, the e-commerce giant started teasing some of the most mouth-watering deals. Alongside teasing these deals, Flipkart decided to make some of them available ahead of time. And well, the iPhone SE (2020) is one such attractive deal you can avail during the festive sales. The iPhone SE 2020, as mentioned above, was launched at Rs 39,900 for the 64GB model in India....

Super Mario 64 on iPhone, iPad, or Mac The game was first spotted back in April this year and has been live for several months. However, it might be removed by Nintendo going forward, if it’s not already taken down. As of writing this story, the game works well, and you start playing it right here. Now, once you open the game in a browser on your Mac, it will provide an instruction drop-down card to let you know about the controls and the features of the title....

Once the feature is fully implemented, the company says that both free and paid users from around the world will be able to host up to 200 participants in end-to-end encrypted video-conferences on Zoom, bringing increased privacy and enhanced security. The company says that the rollout will be a phased one, with the first phase about to be set into motion next week. Zoom says that its E2EE will use the same powerful GCM encryption that’s already implemented as part of the app’s current security setup, with the only difference being how those encryption keys are created and distributed....

Infinix INBook X2 Plus: Specs and Features The INBook X2 Plus comes as a successor to the INBook X1 laptops and features an alloy-based metal design. It has a 15.6-inch Full HD display with a 100% sRGB color gamut and 300 nits of brightness. There’s support for the Xstrike backlit keyboard with an anti-Glare Glass touchpad with multi-touch support. The laptop is powered by up to Intel 11th Gen Core i7 chip, coupled with Intel Iris Xe Graphics....

iOS 15 is official, and it is a huge update, much bigger than its predecessor that had us all gushing with a ton of customization and a series of security and privacy enhancements. Gone are the times when Apple would take a relatively defensive approach towards updating iOS. If popular features like home screen widgets and App Library had you excited last year, this year is even more exciting. Read on to learn everything to know about iOS 15....

iPhone 13, 13 Pro New Green Color Introduced The green color for the iPhone 13 and 13 mini joins the existing (PRODUCT)RED, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, and Pink color variants. As for the Alpine Green color variants of the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, it is available in addition to the Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, and Silver options. The new color option for the iPhone 13 series will be available, starting March 18 and will be up for pre-bookings on March 11....

iQOO 9 Series India Launch Date The iQOO 9 lineup, which was recently launched in China as one of the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 phones, will be a successor to the iQOO 7 series that was launched last year. The series consists of the iQOO 9, the iQOO 9 Pro, and the iQOO 9E. However, there’s no word on whether the iQOO 9E will make its way to India. That said, a BMW special edition will be introduced for sure....

Jio True 5G Network Announced While announcing the Jio 5G network details on stage, Mukesh Ambani surprised everyone by revealing that their 5G telecom services will be based on SA 5G technology. That’s unlike other Indian telecom companies, including Airtel and Vodafone Idea (Vi), who are reported to be opting for NSA 5G (Non-standalone 5G) in India. Ambani further added that Jio 5G will have zero dependency on their 4G network....

Jio Game Controller: Specs and Features The Jio Game Controller comes with a sleek and lightweight design. This setup includes two vibration feedback motors, two pressure-point triggers, and an eight-direction arrow button. It comes in a single Matte Black color. It supports Bluetooth version 4.1 and has a range of up to 10 meters. For charging, it has a micro-USB Type-B port, which can feel a tad bit obsolete. The gaming controller comes equipped with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which can last for up to 8 hours on a single charge....

One notable fact about Jio Platforms’ performance in the quarter is that the net profit increased even when the Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) dropped to Rs.138.2. The ARPU in the first quarter of FY2020-21 was Rs.140.3 per month. According to the company, the ARPU dropped due to the “transition from Interconnect Usage Charges (IUC) to Bill & Keep regime” and a lower number of days in the quarter. “Quarterly JPL operating revenue was ₹ 18,278 crore, sequential decline led by the transition to Bill and Keep regime and lower number of days during the quarter....