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Facebook 2FA Mandatory for High-Risk Accounts That means accounts at high risk will be required to turn on 2FA on Facebook to continue using the social media platform. If a user fails to do so within a set time period, he or she won’t be able to use the account until this condition is fulfilled. While Facebook won’t permanently block users from accessing their accounts, they will be required to enable 2FA to regain access....

Fix the Google App Crashing Issue in 2021 [Working Methods] The Google app crashing issue started after a recent update, but it is not limited to one version. The app version can vary across different devices. Users have experienced the crash on Google app version 12.23.16.23, 12.22.8.23, and 12.24.7.29 (beta) on devices from several different OEMs, including the company’s own Pixel lineup, Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, and others. The easiest method to fix the crashing issue on the Google app is to clear its data....

Android 11 on televisions will bring the same foundational improvements that it brings to smartphones and tablets. According to Google, the latest release will bring enhanced memory management and critical privacy features, like one-time permissions, to make Android TVs faster and more secure. It would also bring updated developer tools and enable many of the features the company announced during the #11WeeksOfAndroid event last month. Alongside the aforementioned features that are being ported over from the mobile version of the OS, Google is also infusing the latest version of Android TV with a number of exclusive functionalities tailored specifically for televisions....

The potential redesign comes at a time when Gmail is becoming a hub that integrates Chat, Meet, and Rooms for enterprise users. On the consumer side of things, Google recently added a Meet tab on Android and iOS. As such, a new logo that signifies Gmail’s evolution from a plain and simple email service to something more integrated and powerful may very well be in the cards. Moreover, Google has been refreshing the logo of its apps in the recent past....

The latest report comes from reputable tipster Jon Prosser who cites a source relating to the Pixel 5a launch. So, according to the said source, Google will launch the Pixel 5a on August 26, presumably in an official virtual event. The device will reportedly come with a Snapdragon processor, a big battery, and the same camera setup as the Pixel 5 from last year. Pixel 5a: Specifications (Rumored) According to the FrontPageTech report, the Pixel 5a will come with a 6....

The report cites a source working on the proposed transaction and reveals that the talks are currently in advanced stages. The due diligence is now underway. Google is looking to shell out a whopping $1.03 billion (~Rs. 7,400 crores) for ShareChat, which is a significant premium over its previous valuation. ShareChat was valued at nearly $650 million when Twitter invested in the company. ShareChat declined to comment on the rumor while Google e-mailed the standard ‘we do not comment on market speculation and rumors’ statement to the media....

Call Recording Apps Might Soon Perish! Google has announced a slew of new Play Store policies and one of those suggests that its Accessibility tool, which is being used by many developers to provide users with call recording apps, can’t be used by these developers anymore. This means that the third-party call recording apps will cease to exist for Android users. This change will come into effect, starting May 11. Google’s support page states, “The Accessibility API is not designed and cannot be requested for remote call audio recording....

Fix Data May Be Corrupt Error on Google TV (2021) First things first, when you get “Data may be corrupt” or “Can’t load Android system” error on Google TV, you can’t do anything with the remote since you are in Android recovery. You will have to physically access the Chromecast on the back of the TV, while the dongle is connected to the TV. If you have a wall-mounted TV then it’s going to be a tough task for you but you need to perform this small operation anyhow....

Vaccine Information in Google Search Starting in the United Kingdom, Google has partnered with health authorities to show authorized vaccines in the user’s location. Furthermore, the company promises to expand the availability of the feature to more countries when health authorities begin authorizing vaccines. Once available, you’ll see a ‘vaccines’ panel in Google Search. You can see more details about the vaccine when you tap on it. This is not the first time Google is using such panels in Google Search....

Heineken Silver Virtual Beer Launched for the Metaverse Heineken launched its first virtual product, the Heineken Silver, at a launch event in the metaverse recently. Although the company is promoting the product as a legit virtual product that metaverse-treading users will be able to try out in the virtual worlds, Heineken said that it is actually “an ironic joke” for other brands and even themselves that are launching metaverse-related products and services....

Scientists Capture the First Image of a Black Hole in the Milky Way Dubbed the Saggitarius A* or Sgr A* (pronounced as “sadge-ay-star”), the supermassive black hole was previously known to exist as scientists saw many stars orbiting “something invisible, compact, and very massive at the center of the Milky Way.” Now, the image of the black hole (header image) provides the first direct visual evidence of its existence. It was recently published at a press conference hosted by the US National Science Foundation and the Event Horizon Telescope Collaboration in Washinton DC....

iMessage is one of Apple’s most prized proprietary platforms amongst the rest in its closed ecosystem. It has been super popular amongst iOS users and one of the primary reasons, which prevents them to leave Apple’s walled garden. Now, this might not have been the case if Apple developed an Android-specific version of iMessage and supported cross-platform messaging. Although there are ways to get iMessage on Android now, it turns out that the Cupertino giant planned to develop an iMessage version for Android back in 2013....

Earlier this week, some Instagram users, who were not part of the long-running test, started noticing the feature on their accounts. That was a result of a bug that accidentally included more users in the testing circle. Later, however, the developers fixed the bug with an update. To address this issue and talk about the new Live Rooms feature, Instagram Chief Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) shared a short video on Twitter on Saturday....

Dubbed as “Honk”, this fun messaging app was recently released. The app works completely differently from traditional messaging apps as there is no send button in the app. So, how do you send a text to your friend when there isn’t even a send button? Converse in Real-Time With “Live Typing” Well, in Honk, you don’t send a message to your friends for them to see it at a later time....

Access the Full Play Store on Google TV: 5 Methods Explained! (2021) Here, we have added multiple ways to open the full Play Store on Google TV. Based on your expertise level, you can utilize any of the five methods listed below. To move to a particular method, expand the table below. Method 1: Open Play Store on Google TV via Google Assistant The easiest way to access the full-fledged Play Store interface on Google TV is to use the Google Assistant....

Cancel Discord Nitro (2022) How to Cancel Discord Nitro on Desktop/ Website Open your Discord app and click on the Settings gear icon at the bottom-left corner of the screen. On the settings page, switch to the “Subscriptions” tab from the left sidebar. You will now see the “Cancel” button next to “Switch Plans” in the Discord Nitro banner under “Your Subscriptions”. Click on it to initiate your Discord Nitro cancelation process....

Change Screen Resolution in Windows 10 Changing the display resolution in Windows 10 is really easy once you know how to do it. Today, we’ll show you exactly how you can change the pixel resolution of your display in Windows 10. We will also tell you how you can make text and app icons on your screen larger to make it easier to see. So without further delay, let’s look at how you can adjust the display resolution of your monitor in Windows 10....

Change Default Browser on Mac Computer (August 2022) With the release of its latest desktop OS, macOS 13 Ventura, Apple has redesigned the Settings app and moved around a lot of the basic features. The Settings app on macOS Ventura now looks rather similar to the iPadOS settings app, which could be a good or a bad thing, depending on your preference. However, one thing is for sure, many Mac users might find it difficult to navigate around some common features like changing the default browser or checking the storage space in macOS Ventura....

Change Discord Status (2022) What Do All the Discord Status Icons Mean? Discord’s status icons represent the user’s current status on Discord. Available status options include Online, Idle, Do Not Disturb, and Invisible. And here’s what each colored status icon means: The green icon indicates that the user is online on Discord. The yellow moon icon means the user is idle. Discord automatically sets the user’s status as idle when they have been inactive for a while....

Connect AirPods to Windows 11 (2022) First of all, press the Windows 11 keyboard shortcut “Windows + A” to open the Action Center or Quick Settings, as they are calling it now. Here, turn on Bluetooth on Windows 11 by simply clicking on it. Now, right-click on it and open “Go to Settings”. Here, click on “Add device” to connect AirPods to Windows 11. Next, click on “Bluetooth“. Now, open the lid of your Apple AirPods and press and hold the button located on the case....