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Instagram’s New Safety Features Introduced The new “Take a Break” is a reminder for people to curb excessive use of the Instagram app. When enabled, Instagram will remind users to slow down if they are browsing for a long time. Young users will also be able to set reminders for this, in case the usage increases. The feature is rolling out in the US, UK, Ireland, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia and will reach more regions by next year....

Instagram Photo Remixes Introduced Instagram, in the coming weeks, will let people with a public account convert their new photos into Remixes, which can then be used for Reels. This will provide a way to create more types of Reel content, which currently is one of the priorities for Instagram. It is said that the option to remix a public photo will be enabled by default but users will get to switch it off if this is not their cup of tea....

Now, for those unaware, Facebook-owned social giant Instagram started testing its short-form video service Reels back in 2019. The company launched Instagram Reels in India right after the government banned the popular short-video platform TikTok last year. It instantly became pretty popular as many popular influencers switched to it, and since its release, Instagram has even tested ads in-between Reels to capitalize on the content. However, a recent bug on Reels is causing videos to get stuck at zero views for users....

Instagram Reels to Get Ads As reported by The Verge, Instagram Reels ads can be up to 30 seconds long. There will be a ‘sponsored’ tag below the username to indicate that it is sponsored content. Unlike ads on Stories, users can like, comment, save, and share Reels ads. The report also points out that users can skip Reels, but we’ll have to wait to see if the company has plans to add an unskippable timer for the first few seconds....

Audio Rooms on Instagram As per a recent tweet by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi, Instagram is currently testing a Clubhouse-like feature for its app. The feature, dubbed “audio rooms”, is currently under-development. Paluzzi, however, was able to acquire a couple of screenshots showcasing the feature. You can check them out in his tweet attached below: — Alessandro Paluzzi (@alex193a) March 6, 2021 Now, in one of the screenshots, there is a mic icon right beside the camcorder icon on Instagram....

Intel 13th Gen Processors: Specs and Features Intel revealed that the 13th Gen processors are built on an upgraded version of the Intel 7 process, which was previously used on the 12th-generation processors. While the manufacturing process remains the same, the new processors do come with many improvements like better power efficiency and a higher-core count. The new core i9 CPUs for example, are now available with up to 24 cores (8P-cores and 16 E-cores) and an increased boost clock of 5....

iPhone 15 Pro Major RAM Upgrade Expected A report by TrendForce reveals that Apple will further differentiate the iPhone 15 non-Pro and the Pro models by making the latter more powerful. Besides the inclusion of the next-gen A17 Bionic chipset, the iPhone 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max are now said to come equipped with 8GB of RAM, the highest one on an iPhone. This is to ensure that the RAM provided matches the power of the chipset included....

2023 iPhones to Go All in For eSIM As per a Brazilian publication, Blog do iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro models (presumably the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max) are likely to come with full support for eSIM, thus, saying goodbye to a physical SIM card slot. The iPhones are also expected to have dual eSIM support, meaning users will still be able to use 2 connections simultaneously. Currently, the new iPhones support both a physical SIM card slot and eSIM technology for users to get the perks of dual-SIM functionality....

10 Ways to Fix iPhone Flashlight Not Working Issue (2022) What Could be Preventing the iPhone Torch from Working? The flashlight issue could be both hardware and software related. If it’s due to a random software glitch, you can get rid of it by trying out some trusted software hacks. However, if it’s due to a hardware failure, you will need to contact Apple or an authorized iPhone service center. Keeping both these aspects in mind, we’ve suggested the solutions that are likely to troubleshoot the flashlight not working problem on your iPhone....

JioBook: Price and Availability The JioBook is listed at Rs 15,799 on the Reliance Digital website, which is pretty affordable. To recall, the JioBook was listed at Rs 19,500 on the GeM website. The price can be decreased by applying various bank offers. Interested buyers can get up to Rs 5,000 instant discounts with banks like Axis Bank, Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, and more. It comes in Blue color. JioBook: Specs and Features The JioBook isn’t a high-end laptop and is termed an “education companion....

JioPhone Next: Key Specs and Features (Leaked) The JioPhone Next was recently spotted in a Google Play Console listing with the model number LS1542QWN. Other than revealing the model number, the listing revealed the key specs of the device ahead of its official launch, presumably, sometime in November this year. So, as per the listing, the JioPhone Next will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 chipset. It will be coupled with up to 3GB of RAM and up to 32GB of storage....

Leica Q2 Monochrom: Specifications Leica Q2 Monochrom features a 47.3MP full-frame monochrome CMOS sensor capable of capturing up to 13 stops of light at base ISO 200. The ISO sensitivity ranges from 100 to 100,000 on this camera. Leica has used a fixed Summilux 28 mm f/1.7 prime lens on this one. However, you get three digital zoom modes – 35mm, 50mm, or 75mm. With this lens, the company promises to offer optimum picture quality even in difficult lighting conditions....

According to the report, Qualcomm lost 4% share year over year, closing at 29% in Q2 2020 as compared to 23% in Q2 2019. On the other hand, MediaTek saw its market share increase year over year. The company has a market share of 26% in Q2 2020 as compared to 24% in Q2 2019, closing in on Qualcomm’s lead. Qualcomm’s loss of market share was primarily due to US restrictions on Huawei....

In fact, Microsoft is saying that subscribers will be able to play over 150 games starting tomorrow. Also, the service isn’t going to be called Project xCloud anymore. In fact, it’s not going to be available as a standalone subscription at all. The Redmond giant is going to bundle its cloud game streaming service with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions. That means, if you want to stream games on your smartphone, you will have to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate....

Minecraft Live 2022 Event Date Announced In line with our speculations, Minecraft Live 2022 is going to take place on the 15th of October, 2022 at 12 PM EDT (9:00 AM PST or 9:30 PM IST). The date and time were confirmed in the trailer as well as an official blog post. The event will be broadcasted live on Minecraft’s YouTube channel. While the main event is going on, Minecraft will also host an in-game mob vote, where you will be able to vote for a new mob that will make it into the game next year....

Motorola G200 Is Now Official The new Motorola smartphone looks similar to the recent Motorola Edge 20 phones, except the rear camera bump is more identical to the Oppo Reno 6 series. The smartphone comes with a 6.8-inch Full HD+ display with support for a 144Hz refresh rate. But, it has an LCD display type. As mentioned earlier, it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, coupled with 8GB of RAM....

Moto G51 India Launch Confirmed As revealed via an official tweet, the Moto G51 will come with support 12 global 5G bands and will be available to buy exclusively via Flipkart, much like most Motorola smartphones. Do more than you ever thought was possible with #motog51. It comes with 12 global 5G bands that let you watch videos, play games or download your favourite shows in no time! Meet the new #motog51 as it launches 10th Dec on @Flipkart....

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra: Specs and Features The Edge 30 Ultra adopts a new design, which includes a rectangular camera bump at the back and a curved punch-hole display. While this resembles the Xiaomi 11 series, it appears pretty refreshing for a Motorola phone. The front has a 6.67-inch Endless Edge OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 1250 nits of peak brightness, a 360Hz touch sampling rate, 10-bit colors, and HDR10+....

Is Netflix Not Streaming in 4K on Your PC? Find the Solution Here (2021) In this article, we have first discussed hardware requirements to stream Netflix in 4K. After that, we have mentioned some vital points on the software side so that you can play Netflix in UHD resolution. Use the table below to jump to a section relevant to the issue you are facing. Make Sure You Have a 4K Display Yes, the first hardware requirement to run Netflix on your Windows 10 PC is that you must have a 4K-capable display....

A Look at Netflix’s Redesign UI on Web Currently, if you visit Netflix using a web browser on your desktop or laptop, you would see the featured movie or TV show at the top with categories like “Because You Watched” or “Continue Watching” located just below it. However, according to a recent report by BGR, Netflix is currently testing a new UI that adds a redesigned carousel for similar movies and TV shows below the featured content, providing more information about the content....