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Now, however, FCC filings from Apple seem to suggest that the iPhone 12 does have reverse wireless charging hardware, but it’s disabled, at least for now. The FCC filings, first spotted by Jeremy Horowitz, state among other things that “In addition to being able to be charged by a desktop WPT charger (puck), 2020 iPhone models also support WPT charging function at 360 kHz to charge accessories. Currently the only accessory that can be charged by iPhones is an external potential apple accessory in future....

Auto Interrupt for Noise-Cancelling Audio Devices Patent To allow users to hear necessary surrounding noises, Apple has filed a patent with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that describes a system to automatically interrupt noise cancellation mode using a codeword or a trigger word on AirPods Pro. The patent was filed by the company back in July 2021 and was recently published by the USPTO. “Audio devices such as headphones and earbuds can include noise-cancelling features in which sounds generated externally to the audio device are detected and cancelled by the audio device....

Visiting the project’s page now shows a landing page that links viewers to the notice. “This repository is currently disabled due to a DMCA takedown notice. We have disabled public access to the repository. The notice has been publicly posted,” reads the page. Along with the original project repository, GitHub has also removed a bunch of forked private and public repositories that contained the source code of the original YouTube-dl project....

Google Password Manager New Features Google recently shared an official blog post to announce the new features of Google Password Manager. The company confirmed that the features are currently rolling out to all users and they make Google’s password management service easier to use and unified across all platforms. For starters, Google has simplified and unified the password management experience in Chrome on the web and Android. Previously, Google’s Password Manager in Chrome on the web and Android looked very different from each other....

“We have been working closely with the Rapid Risk Response team at the MoHFW that is tracking misinformation using social media listening tools across region and languages, and countering it with science-based messaging on vaccines and pandemic response overall,” wrote Google in a blog post. Google rolled out knowledge panels in Google Search with details on the two COVID-19 vaccines, effectiveness, safety, distribution, side effects, and more just after the first phase of vaccinations....

As spotted by Android Police, Google has added a new ‘Compare apps’ section in the app listing page. This section shows a detailed feature comparison between apps that serve the same purpose. For instance, if you visit the VLC player‘s page, Play Store will compare the app’s features with other popular media player apps such as MX Player and KM Player. Notably, the comparison is done in a categorized fashion....

Called Search On, the event will reveal “the latest ways Google is harnessing the power of AI to help people understand the world around them”, the company said in its press invite. The live stream will be available for viewing both on YouTube, as well as a dedicated website, set up for the purpose. There’s no more information on what exactly Google plans to announce during its live stream, but we should expect to hear more about not just Search, but also other popular Google services, including Assistant, Maps, and more....

Google Search Tests Removing HTTPS Indicator I spotted this redesign in an incognito session while accessing Google Search from the new Chromium-based Edge beta version 90.0.818.38. Apart from repositioning the search categories, Google is also testing the possibility of removing the HTTPS indicator from the results. If you take a closer look at the screenshots shared below, you’ll notice how the URLs don’t have the ‘https’ prefix on them. For example, instead of ‘https://beebom....

According to Google’s blog post, you will soon be able to send and receive apps from Google Play Store, thanks to Nearby Share. Once available, you can simply visit Google Play Store and head to the “Share Apps” menu in the “My Apps & Games” section. From the Share Apps menu, you can choose the apps you would like to share with the recipient. After choosing them, you can tap on the nearby device’s icon and share the apps with your friend....

Note: Make sure you have updated Chrome to version 85.0.4183.109 from the App Store On your iPhone, launch the Settings app. Scroll down and tap on ‘Chrome’ from the list of apps that shows up in the lower section of Settings. You will see a new ‘Default Browser App‘ option. This will probably read ‘Safari’ right now. Just tap on it. Here, select ‘Chrome’. That’s pretty much it. Google Chrome is now the default browser on your iPhone....

List of Devices Compatible with iPadOS 16 (2022) Just like iOS 16, which dropped support for older models like iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, iPadOS 16 will also not support older devices like iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2. Well, this news will come as a shocker to many who were expecting their older devices to get the latest iteration of iPadOS. Here’s a list of devices that will get the iPadOS 16 update:...

How to Change Language on Netflix The steps for changing the language on Netflix are primarily available through the website only. The function is available in the account setting. So, if your device lets you access that, you might be able to change the language. However, the Netflix account setting isn’t accessible from all devices. We will cover all the methods for devices for which language setting is available. How to Change Language on Netflix Using Browser There are two major language settings in Netflix, i....

How to View and Delete Your Prime Video Watch History (2022) The Prime Video app is available for numerous devices like Windows PC, Mac, iPhone, Android devices, Roku, PlayStation, and more. However, deleting the watch history requires you to access a web browser regardless of the device you are using. So, if the device you’re on can let you surf the internet through a browser, you can likely delete the watch history using it....

Turn Off HomePod mini Proximity Notifications & Vibrations on iPhone For those unfamiliar, iOS already lets you transfer media to HomePod just by bringing the iPhone close to the top of the smart speaker. With the addition of proximity alerts/vibrations, Apple is trying to streamline the process and make it even better. Though the haptic feedback appears only on the iPhone 11 and 12, you can turn off the “Transfer to HomePod” feature on any iPhone....

Disable/ Uninstall Cortana on Windows 11 (2021) We have included four methods to disable Cortana on Windows 11, two of them are super easy, while the others require you to edit the Registry and Group Policy. And you will need to use Windows Powershell to uninstall Cortana from your computer. Use the table below to pick your desired method Disable Cortana from Windows 11 Settings Open the Settings app using the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut ‘Win+I’ and switch to the Apps section from the left sidebar....

How to Enable Cloud Saves on the Oculus Quest 2 While this guide will show you how to go about enabling cloud saves on the Quest 2, I also discuss what exactly they are. However, if you already know that, then use the table below to skip to the process itself. How Do Cloud Saves on the Oculus Quest 2 Work? First things first, how exactly do cloud saves on the Quest 2 work?...

Install Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 Home Edition (2022) In this tutorial, we have demonstrated the steps to install and use Windows Sandbox on Windows 11 Home. Along with that, we have also included an alternative to Windows Sandbox to enable you to run programs in a secure environment on any edition of Windows 11. That said, let me first explain what is Windows Sandbox. What is Windows Sandbox? In simple terms, Windows Sandbox is a secure, isolated environment within the host OS (Windows 10 or Windows 11)....

Extract Photos from PDF Documents on macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android Maybe you wish to save a PDF image for a keepsake. Maybe you want to extract a PDF photo and save it in your personal library so that you can use it at some point. Whatever could be your purpose, there are a few useful tools that can get your job done without any hiccups. With that said, let’s get started with the guide!...

Find Song Lyrics on Spotify (2021) Spotify has already started rolling out song lyrics across all supported platforms. If you do not see the feature on your device, make sure that the Spotify app is updated to the latest version. With that out of the way, follow the steps below to find lyrics on Spotify. View Song Lyrics on Spotify Web and Desktop (Mac and Windows) Open the Spotify desktop app or web player and queue any of your favorite songs....

Get and Use a Goat Horn in Minecraft (Updated June 2022) Before we learn how to obtain a goat horn, we first need to understand its spawn mechanics. So, we have divided our guide into several sections to make it easy for you to follow. Note: This article was last updated on June 7th at 9:00 AM PST after the official Minecraft 1.19 update release. What is a Goat in Minecraft Exclusive to the mountainous biomes, a goat is a neutral mob in Minecraft....