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Google Apps Violating User Privacy? Google Phone and Messages app are arguably two of the most-used apps on Android as they come pre-installed in most modern Android devices. So, as per an in-depth research paper titled “What Data Do The Google Dialer and Messages Apps on Android Send to Google?,” computer science professor of Trinity College Douglas Leith uncovered that these apps collect and send user data to Google without the necessary permissions....

All three apps respect iOS’ system-wide dark mode settings. Hence, if you’re someone who has already switched to the dark mode from the ‘Display & Brightness’ section in your iPhone’s Settings app, you will see the dark mode variants of Docs, Sheets, and Slides by default. You do, however, have individual controls to toggle dark mode from the app’s Menu -> Settings -> Theme. Just like the implementation on Android, you can preview the document in Light theme using More -> View in light theme....

Google Search Gets New Changes New Visual Changes Google will show results in an improved card-like format called the Knowledge Panels. There will be information in various formats like text, images, or video, which will be the most relevant to you. The search giant understands how integral short-video formats like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more have become. And whenever you look for a topic, say a destination, you will get visual stories and short videos by creators on the topic to get more details about the place you are planning to visit....

You Can Now See Estimated Toll Prices on Google Maps Google recently revealed the update via an official post on its Maps forum. As you can imagine, the new Toll Pass Prices feature in Maps shows the estimated toll price in case there are toll booths in your specified route. The prices will appear on the route that you have selected before you start the journey in Google Maps. You can check out the screenshot below to see how it looks....

No More Echo During Video Calls on Meet The Mountain View giant recently announced the feature for Google Meet via an official blog post on its Workspace Updates forum. This feature is designed to notify you about the echo issue during a video call on Google Meet. Google states that Meet already has various intelligent features to cancel out an echo effect during a video call. However, when your system strongly feeds back audio into a call, it might still happen and cause an audio issue for the other participants....

Google Pixel 4a India Launch Date When Google launched the Pixel 4a back in August earlier this year, it confirmed that we will see this mid-range smartphone arrive in India in October. Well, we have been waiting patiently since then and Google finally confirmed the Pixel 4a India launch date today. The company did not announce it during the Pixel 5 launch event or in an official blog post. Instead, the official @madebygoogle Twitter account replied to a user’s question about the Pixel 4a with the October 17 India launch date....

As you can see in the screenshot below, the latest change in the AOSP code lists not only the upcoming Pixel flagship and rumored 5G variant of the Pixel 4a but also the Pixel 5a. First spotted by the folks at 9to5Google, you can see that the Pixel 4a will arrive with Android 10 in tow and there doesn’t seem to be a bigger Pixel 4a XL. The Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5G, and next year’s mid-range phone – the Pixel 5a will run the latest Android 11 out-of-the-box....

Google Releases Switch to Android App for iPhones The Switch to Android app is primarily a data-migration tool for iOS users to easily transfer their local iPhone data to a new Android device without using any physical cables. This is similar to the “Move to iPhone” app, which Apple launched years ago to make it easier to switch from Android to iOS. The app, as you’d expect, will let you transfer your contacts, messages, calendar events, photos, and videos from your iOS device to your new Android device wirelessly....

What’s in the Box For this review, GoPro sent over the Hero 9 bundle over to me, so I got a few more accessories in the box than you would if you just buy the camera. In my box, I got the following: GoPro Hero 9 Two Batteries Floating Hand Grip 32GB microSD Card Magnetic Swivel Clip More Mounting Hardware Leaflets, Pamphlets, etc. To be honest, I didn’t quite use the floating hand grip during my review....

Here’s the Cost of Netflix Subscription Around the World (2021) Top 10 Countries with Affordable Netflix Plans Netflix costs differently in each country. The company might determine the prices by the per capita income of the citizens. They might also decide how much to charge based on how many titles they can make available to stream in a country. Evidently, the countries with the most affordable subscription plans have fewer Netflix TV shows and movies for the viewers to enjoy....

Customize Netflix Subtitles for Best Viewing Experience In this article, we will show how you can customize Netflix subtitles. You will learn how to change subtitle languages, font, font-color, font-size, subtitle background, and more. First, click on the profile icon, and in the drop-down menu, click on Account. Here, under the “Profile & Parental controls” section, click on the profile for which you want to customize the subtitle. Here, click on the “Change” button, next to the Subtitle appearance option....

Deactivate or Delete Snapchat Account (2022) Alongside instructions to deactivate and delete your Snapchat account, we have also added the steps to download your Snapchat data. If you are planning to permanently delete your Snapchat account, you could consider requesting your account data in case you need it later. Download Snapchat Data Before Deleting Account Before deactivating or deleting your Snapchat account, you can choose to download a copy of your data....

Delete Pending Updates in Windows 10 You can easily delete pending updates in Windows 10 by simply removing the files that Windows uses to install new updates. In this article, we will show you how you can do this easily and tell you why and when to do this for a safer and hassle-free user experience. So without further ado, here’s how you can easily delete, remove or cancel pending updates (both cumulative and feature) in Windows 10:...

Download and Install iOS 15 Public Beta (2021) Now, for those wondering, how do you get the iOS public beta? Apple offers a reliable beta software program to let tech nerds and enthusiasts try out the pre-release iOS 15 builds. If you are unaware, iOS 15 comes with a myriad of cool new features, including Focus mode, the ability to make FaceTime calls to Android, watch movies together with friends on FaceTime, and more....

Discord Developer Mode: Explained (2022) What is Developer Mode on Discord? Discord has a developer mode that helps developers access more features in the chat app. Aimed at bot developers, the mode unlocks a new option in the context menu that lets you easily copy the IDs of servers, channels, server members, and even messages. These IDs are helpful when you are configuring your Discord bot. Developer mode is also essential for developers who want to integrate their service into the rich presence that appears as activity status....

How and Where to Find Diamonds in Minecraft 1.18.1: A Definitive Guide (2022) Thanks to the revamped world generation, all the in-game ores have a new generation and distribution in place. If you are looking for cheap thrills like iron or copper, refer to our in-depth guide on Minecraft 1.18.1 ore distribution. As for the diamond ore, use the table below to find everything you need to know. At Which Level are Diamonds Found in Minecraft 1....

Find MAC Address in Windows 11 (2022) In this tutorial on how to find the MAC address in Windows 11, we have mentioned five methods, ranging from the Windows Settings app to Command Prompt. Expand the table below and move to the method you find suitable to check the physical address of network adapters in Windows 11 right away. Find MAC Address in Windows 11 Using Settings App First, use the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Windows + I” to open the Settings app....

What Causes Screen Flickering in Windows 11? Screen flickering mostly occurs due to outdated graphics drivers and incompatible apps. We have detailed the possible causes for screen flickering on your Windows 11 PC along with their fixes in this guide. If it is not due to a hardware failure, you can fix the screen flickering with some easy troubleshooting measures. It includes disconnecting cables and reconnecting them, restarting the machine, and changing the screen refresh rate....

Make and Use a Dispenser in Minecraft (2022) Dispensers have a variety of object interactions and game mechanics, and that’s why we have divided our guide into multiple segments for your ease. Use the table below to explore each of these sections and learn all about how to craft and use a dispenser. What is a Dispenser in Minecraft A dispenser is a solid block in Minecraft that also doubles up as a Redstone component....

Make a Fence in Minecraft (2022) We are covering various aspects related to fences in Minecraft, including their types, material required, and more. You can use the table below to skip directly to the crafting process. What is a Fence in Minecraft The fence is one of the many barrier blocks in Minecraft. It serves a great purpose in helping players bring their best Minecraft house ideas to life. But unlike regular blocks, fences behave in a unique manner....