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Galaxy Buds Pro Ear Infection Issues According to a report on Android Central and multiple threads on the Galaxy Buds subreddit, Galaxy Buds Pro owners are now having ear infections after using the earbuds. The issue doesn’t seem to be related to the ear tips, as users have reported continuing to face the issue even after replacing the stock ear tips with foam ones. The root cause of the issue seems to be the fact that Samsung has changed some materials in the earbuds....

Dubbed as the Z Flip Pocket Denim, the pair of trousers feature a tiny pocket on the right thigh of the pants. Although the dedicated pocket can “snugly fit the new Galaxy Z Flip 3”, the trousers do not come with any other pockets, which is pretty bizarre! All the other pockets are either sealed off with a “Z” branding or are removed entirely. You can check out the official promo video of the Z Flip Pocket Denim right below....

Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ Delayed? Reputable tipster Jon Prosser recently took to Twitter to share the news. Prosser says that sources tell him that Samsung has faced a “slight setback” with the launch of the Galaxy S22 lineup due to supply chain issues caused by the ongoing Coronavirus-led pandemic. Hence, the tipster says that Samsung will need to delay the availability of some Galaxy S22 models. You can check out the tweet below....

In an official blog post, Samsung states that Google Assistant is fully integrated into their TVs and “requires no additional downloads, hardware, or installation.” Why is Samsung adding support for Google Assistant you ask? Well, it wants users to be able to do more with their smart TVs and the Assistant is plenty powerful – also, a part of your life if you rely on Google services. “By bringing Google Assistant to Samsung Smart TVs, we want to connect your living room with the rest of the smart home and help you better manage your day, across your favorite Google services,” said Jack Krawczyk, the Director of Project Management, Google Assistant in an official blog post....

If you’ve been following the leaks and rumours around the PlayStation 5’s expected pricing, you’ll already know what’s coming next because the rumours were right. The PlayStation 5 is priced starting at $499. That’s the price for the standard PS 5. The digital edition is slightly more affordable at $399. Obviously, at that price, the PlayStation 5 won’t really compete against the Xbox Series S which is priced at $299....

So, ahead of the launch of the PlayStation 5 in the UK, Sony pulled off a pretty eye-catching marketing stunt to promote its next-gen console. The Japanese company painted the walls of the Oxford Circus station with the signature shapes which you can find on the buttons of the PlayStation controllers. Sony also changed the station signs of the four entrances of the Oxford Circus station on street level to its iconic square, circle, triangle, and cross signs....

YIP Smart Tag with Find My Support Launched The YIP Smart Tag is the first Bluetooth-based dog tag that supports Apple’s expansive Find My network. PetSmart says that the YIP Smart Tag is a device that can “help you locate the most precious things in your life.” While users can put various information with custom-engraving on the dog tag, the highlight of the YIP Smart Tag is its smart functionalities. It leverages Apple’s Find My network to track your pet and help you locate them via the Find My app on your iPhone or iPad....

This Wi-Fi Name Permanently Disables iPhone’s Wi-Fi Functionality Reverse app engineer Carl Schou discovered the bug and took to Twitter recently. As per Schou, one can permanently disable the Wi-Fi function of any iPhone by hosting a public Wi-Fi network named “%secretclub%power”. You can check out the tweet attached right below. — Carl Schou (@vm_call) July 4, 2021 Now, for the unaware, Schou found a similar Wi-Fi bug last month that disabled an iPhone’s Wi-Fi functionality when connected to a network named “%p%s%s%s%s%n”....

Calculate Your Digital Carbon Footprint The UK-based comparison website, Compare the Market, has introduced a new calculator that lets you calculate your carbon footprint from social media apps. This way, you would be able to see how much carbon dioxide you emit as you scroll through your social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, and more. When you visit the Compare the Market website, you will see the top social media platforms that have the most carbon footprint at the top....

The nonprofit organization from the UK, Special Effect, developed the free application dubbed “EyeMine” to help disabled gamers play the super-popular open-world game, Minecraft, just with their eye gaze. You can check out an official video below to get an idea of how it actually works. The organization develops software and hardware products that help disabled gamers play their favorite titles in whatever way they can. Previously, they developed mouth and voice-controlled games, a one-handed controller, and other such products by working directly with the disabled community....

Microsoft, unlike Sony, has been revealing a lot more info about its upcoming gaming consoles since its unveiling. Although there are a lot of new features in the new Xbox Series X and Series S that we already know of, this feature was unknown to many before Jason Ronald, the Director of Program and Management at Xbox revealed it on the latest episode of the Xbox Podcast. According to Ronald, the Xbox team “actually made user interface improvements to make it easier for you to manage your storage....

The three Moto smartwatches appear in one of the slides (attached below) of CE Brands’ presentation. So, let’s take a look at the devices, shall we? Slated to launch sometime in June the Moto G Smartwatch will come with a circular design, similar to the current Moto 360. Reportedly, the inspiration for the name comes from Motorola’s budget G-series smartphones. Hence, it might be a budget smartwatch rather than a premium one....

The report comes from NikkeiAsia that ranked TikTok at the numero uno position in terms of the number of downloads. The short-video platform was at the number 4 position last year. However, the Coronavirus-led pandemic attracted various artists and influencers to TikTok to deliver content to their deprived fans. This led the popular app to become the most downloaded app in the world. As of now, TikTok sits comfortably above Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram that are in the second, third, and fourth positions, respectively....

According to Gandhi’s email: “We have demonstrated unequivocal commitment to comply with the local laws, including data privacy and security requirements, and are therefore optimistic about a positive outcome. Our clarifications have been submitted to the Government and we will continue to allay any further concerns they may have. Together with our employees, we remain dedicated to our users and creators who have found not only recognition but also new avenues of livelihood through our platform”....

In the last week of January, the Vivo device with the model number V2072A was spotted. Initially, the listing on the Google Play Console hinted that the said device would be a Vivo device under its V series of smartphones. However, now the recent 3C listing of the device revealed that it will be a device under its S series of devices. So, the upcoming Vivo S9 5G, following the 3C certification, is expected to launch in the Chinese market soon....

Now, If you did not know already, it is very well possible to run other operating systems like Windows and Linux on an iPhone via virtual machines or emulators. So, a YouTuber, known as osy, recently shared a video showing the latest iPhone 12 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro boot Windows 7 using UTM, a virtual machine for iOS devices. You can check out the video right below....

Discord Streamer Mode Explained (2022) What Is Discord Streamer Mode? Streamer mode is a Discord feature aimed at protecting your personal information while you are streaming games online or via Discord. The feature essentially makes sure that your sensitive details are not exposed to the hundreds of viewers watching your stream. For instance, consider you are streaming a game and a notification for a personal message pops up on Discord. You wouldn’t want your viewers to read the message someone sent you, would you?...

Google Play System Update on Android 10 If your device is on Android 10 or 11, you would see a “Google Play System Update” notification downloading updates in the background. After that, it prompts you to restart the device to apply all the changes. On the surface, it looks like an app update, but why does it ask you to restart the device? Does Google Play System Update have anything to do with a firmware update or security patches?...

WhatsApp Introduces Call Links WhatsApp’s Call Links will help you create a link to an audio or video WhatsApp call, allowing people to join the calls with a simple tap. This will allow you to add people to a call even if they aren’t on your contact list. Planning a call with long-distance friends? Need to chat live last minute? Now you can create and send a call link to anyone on WhatsApp, even if they’re not in your contacts 🔗 Add the link to an invite or send in a chat, now planning and joining calls is easier than ever....

Windows 11 Build 22000.739: What’s New? The new KB5014697 update takes the Windows 11 build number to 22000.739 and adds a few new features and changes. For starters, users will be getting Windows Spotlight for Desktop with this update. This means that they will be able to set Windows Spotlight as their desktop background and get a new wallpaper with additional information every day. This feature has existed for the Windows lock screen since Windows 10 and was rolled out to Windows 11 Insiders last month....