Nadeem Sarwar

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I’ve been writing about consumer technology for over three years now, having worked with names such as NDTV and Beebom in the past. Aside from covering the latest news, I’ve reviewed my fair share of devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to smart home devices. I also have interviewed tech execs and appeared as a host in YouTube videos talking about the latest and greatest gadgets out there.
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Google brings Live Captions and a new diagnostics app to Chromebooks
Google has started the rollout of Chrome OS 90 which brings Live Captions, better launcher search, and a new Diagnostics app to Chromebooks.
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Android 12 code hints that Pixel 5a 5G will use the same chip as its predecessor
Android 12 Developer Preview 3’s code suggests that Pixel 5a 5G will use the same Snapdragon 765G SoC as the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G.
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Twitter app finally allows uploading and viewing 4K images. Here’s how to enable it
Finally, you can upload your food snaps in all their pixel-heavy glory and scroll through 4K pictures shared by others on Twitter.
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OnePlus Watch begins redemption ride with first update, always-on display coming
OnePlus Watch will get an always-on display mode in the coming weeks, and will finally start showing time in a 12-hour format.
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Google Meet is getting fun video backgrounds and a ton of other useful upgrades
A Data Saver mode is also coming to Google Meet, in addition to multiple tile adjustment controls and a light adjustment tool.
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Samsung might give Galaxy S20 FE a new lease of life with chip upgrade
Samsung might substitute the Exynos chip inside the 4G-only Galaxy S20 FE with the non-5G version of Snapdragon 865 SoC.
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Instagram will hide message requests with hateful content before you see them
Instagram will let you filter out certain words, phrase, and emojis that are deemed offensive using a new Hidden Words control.
How does the 24-inch iMac M1 stack up against older iMacs?
Wondering about the all the aesthetic and internal tweaks Apple has made on the 24-inch iMac with M1 silicon? Read on to find out:
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iMac with M1 silicon: What’s inside Apple’s jazzy new all-in-one?
Fancy the new 24-inch iMac rocking some cool colors? Here’s everything you need to know about its internals and more.
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Apple will release iOS 14.5 update with AirTag support next week
Asidre from adding support for Apple’s object tracker, iOS 14.5 will finally enable the ability to unlock your iPhone using Apple Watch.
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Apple Card Family lets you co-own it with a partner and share with children
Apple Card Family will roll out next month and will require users to upgrade to the latest version of iOS when it is released.
Apple unveils Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, colors the Magic Mouse and Trackpad too
Apple now sells Magic Keyboard in three types – a standard model, an updated one with a Touch ID sensor, and a full-size option with a numpad
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iPhone 12 gets a new purple shade, and it looks fresh
The new purple trim of iPhone 12 will be up for pre-orders this Friday and will go on sale starting April 30.
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Venmo app now lets you deal in cryptocurrency, but there are a few limits
Venmo app will now let you buy, sell, or hold Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash with a minimum investment of as little as $1.
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Samsung is making sure that Galaxy SmartTag tracker isn’t used for stalking
The new Unknown Tag Search feature will let users check if there is a Galaxy SmartTag object that is moving along with them.
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Samsung foldable phones might shed their fragility against dust and water in 2021
Samsung’s next foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G successor, will reportedly come with an IP rating.
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Chrome now lets you link to a portion of text instead of the whole page
The feature is rolling out on Chrome for desktop and Android, and will soon be making its way to the iOS build of Google’s browser as well.
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Facebook is bringing podcasts to its platform with Spotify partnership at play
Thanks to its Spotify tie-up, Facebook will add an in-line player to its app that will let users play podcasts from the streaming platform.
Reddit Talk adds a live audio chatroom twist to the internet’s front page
Users currently can join the waitlist for Reddit Talk, but content moderation is going to be a challenge on the anonymity-loving platform.
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Fitbit’s new Luxe fitness band also wants to be your next fashion accessory
Aside from the usual tricks such as heart and sleep monitoring, the Fitbit Luxe fitness band will also get SpO2 monitoring down the road.
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At last, iPhones and iPads will be able to play Xbox games via a web browser
In addition to iPhones and iPads, Microsoft is also extending its cloud-based game streaming service to Windows 10 PCs.
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Facebook now lets you transfer posts to Google Docs and WordPress. Here’s how:
Facebook says it will add support for transferring more content types as well as third-party platforms in the near future.
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Best Macbook Pro 13-inch accessories: Set up your new Apple Silicon machine the right way!
The 13-inch MacBook Pro is a great machine It gets even better when paired with one, or more, of these accessories.
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Samsung might be working on a tablet that folds twice
Samsung’s ambitious double-folding tablet might debut carrying the name Galaxy Z Fold Tab and is said to support stylus input too.
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iPhone 13 Mini leak-based concept renders show a fresh camera lens design
iPhone 13 Mini will rock a smaller notch and rearranged camera lenses at the back that are now positioned diagonally.