When it comes to wireless earbuds, we think of Apple’s Airpod first. Because of its high-quality music and wireless range. When such a device already exists in the market, it is tough for users to find the best alternative for Airpods.
However, it is tough to find a pair of earbuds that gives similar quality as what AirPods offers. But, if any brand can beat Apple’s AirPods, then undoubtedly it will be Sony’s WF-1000XM4 earbuds. The second-generation WF-1000XM4 earbuds have launched in the market in its more mature era.
Sony’s second-gen true wireless earbuds are compelling against their overall counterparts in terms of features and specs. And its
The newly launched true wireless WF-1000XM4 is Sony’s huge success. WF-1000XM4 is pretty small, light-weighted, and more hi-tech than ever. However, it has some issues, but when it comes to overall performance, there is literally no one in the field to compete with it.
Sony’s true wireless WF-1000XM4 earbuds are slightly more expensive than its predecessors. But it comprises more features than ever, so a slight price increment won’t affect you. Its compact design makes it portable, and the accompanying app allows you to easily manipulate the controls and your EQ settings.
Price and Availability
The WF-1000XM4 is finally on sale now. It costs USD 279.99. You can Pre-orders Sony’s WF-1000XM4. They’re available on Best Buy and Amazon, and they are likely to start rolling out in July.
If you’re outside the United States, then these Earbuds will be available at £250 in the UK. If you are in Australia, then you can get it at AUD 450. But unfortunately, Sony isn’t launching its latest earbuds in Canada until July. But after its launch, you can get them at CAD 400.
Design of WF-1000XM4
The previous WF-1000XM3 provided us several reasons to suggest them. But Discretion was not high enough on that queue. The WF-1000XM3 was big in size. So, eventually, their charging case was also heavy and big. But this time, Sony has reduced the size of its latest earbuds that make them more comfortable and portable. The latest WF-1000XM4 comes with a 10% reduced size, and its charging case is 40% reduced than its predecessor.
Sony’s true wireless WF-1000XM4 earbuds include a few of the features initially demonstrated on previous year’s WF-1000XM4. Features like noise cancellation, quick pairing for windows and Android devices, and “speak to chat,†etc. Active noise-cancellation is augmented by the newfound polyurethane ear tips specially developed to offer modified passive noise reduction.
Your one-stop solution for controlling the latest earbuds is Sony’s fully featured and stable Headphones app. With this app, you can fully control your WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds. It also has EQ adjustment with area for a custom preset or two. Plus, the option for enabling auto-pause and DSEE Extreme on or off.
Control is also available with three voice assistants- Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, which can be enabled by their built-in “wake†word.
Features of Sony’s WF-1000XM4
• WF-1000XM4 has an enhanced V1 processor
• WF-1000XM4 has an Improved long-lasting battery.
• Sony’s new earbuds incorporate a comprehensive roster of features
Sony has skipped the WF-1000XM2 to show the full-sized and WF-1000XM3 editions were of the same lineage. If the WF-1000XM3 models were close, then the XM4 editions are interweaved. When it comes to features, everything on the full-sized WF-1000XM4 is present here.
Sony’s latest XM4 has 8 hours battery life per earbud, which is two times greater than the WF-1000XM3.
While with noise cancellation off, the battery lasts for approx.12 hours. The charger case consists of three charges, but the highest the XM4 can touch is 36 hours. When noise cancellation turns off, the battery lasts four times more than WF-1000XM3.
Source: Sony WF-1000XM4 Review: Incredibly Powerful Earbuds
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The technology we utilize every day is all example of milestones set by the experts in our country. There have been several technological advancements that take place almost every day that could simplify an individual’s work from hours to just some minutes.
At this time, technology runs our lives. With the introduction of mobiles, tablets, and computers, we really can’t function in our daily lives without using them. In a little span of years, tech has exploded into the new market, and several people are definitely hanging onto them.
We got to know the tech revolutions all these years. Hence here is why the technology has advanced itself for a better future?
A Purpose always drives the Technology forward:
Every technology is born out of some purpose. For instance, search engines are built to filter through thousands of facts and data online. With time, every new upgrade comprises functions and methods better than the previous model of the gadget or the software and goes on forever.
And this speed of tech revolution keeps on increasing by the years coming by. Several people have struggled to keep up with it. The expansion of tech gadgets and software is so thorough that it’s impossible to carry everything in a single post, but here it is:
The advancements experienced by the Internet and Software all these years –
Earlier Times – Introduction to Internet:
Going back to the 1990s, the Internet was a new commodity out of many. But all in all, not all households and businesses were beginning to gain access. During that time, the connection stability was not tangent, and it was not alleged to have a basic connection like that. With time, when more and more people maximized into knowing the value of the Internet, the technology took off to discharge from having a phone line to instead having a connection to the World Wide Web.
Websites and Blogging:
With the internet going through enhancements and a more futuristic approach, everyone had Geocities or Tripod websites which they dedicated to themselves. Websites were created in a way that they were basic in both functions and their design. This was the time when the craze of blogging got viral on the consumer level while they were called “weblogs,†later condensed into blogs.
From Floppy Discs to Save – Button Icons:
After a few years, sharing information eventually became very easy. In place of handing over a floppy disc or CD-ROM, people even started the function of e-mailing documents that stored huge files on USB sticks or certain flash drives. Within new technologies began to make ways, each of them comprised and build to form a better, stronger, and faster piece of technology. Acquiring this speedy development, the Internet transformed the way people live, work, and operate today.
The Present – Double Taps, Snaps, and Advanced Graphics:
After a short decade, access to the Internet is available everywhere. Consumers have stopped visiting coffee shops, cyber cafes, or a library to get ahold of their businesses, not getting an appropriate Wi-Fi signal. If there’s a problem of connectivity because of a weak Wi-Fi reach, then most people still have access to their cellular data connection on their smartphones and personal hotspots.
People have created web applications to fulfill any common requirements of the consumers. These applications are designed to do everything, whether it’s, tracking food portions or sending out immense amounts of information within just a click.
The Evolution of Communication:
The process of our communication has also continued to evolve with time being. If you remember face-to-face conversations or hand-written letters and waiting by the phone, that had the cord. With the technology of the time being, it reshapes our methods of communicating.
The most drastic change in the Internet that is observed is the ability to personalize the conversations with such an impersonal setting.
Along with the connection probability, the world has also experienced instant availability of people. Introduction of Bluetooth devices, talk to text, messaging applications are so iconic that you don’t have to worry about them even if you’re driving, in meetings, or to sit ideally at home. The connection is everywhere.
The No Cord Era – Video Streaming:
Remember when you had a DVD player who acquired DVDs and CDs bringing your favorite movie via mails, a single edition. It was a time when you could not binge-watch your favorite show as you didn’t have an OTT platform to go through. Now, when it comes to cable, taking on digital streaming and video services like Amazon Prime, Netflix, or YouTube, etc., all the big brands are certified to compete against on bringing out the best shows liked by the audience. Original contents and delivery channels are all in the face of gaining popularity.
The user-generated content has to be acknowledged as well. The streaming options like Facebook Live, Instagram Live, or Periscope, people attached to businesses are able to broadcast their own content and self-made videos.
The Future – Emerging Trends
Since more and more technologies are taking place and are developing to be something better every day, consumers and businesses can expect more of them and greater opportunities with the coming up future technology.
The technology will be faster and stronger and will adhere to the ability to override more and become more streamlined to get work easier and done faster. Meanwhile, scientists and tech experts are unaware of the future situations but are able to offer the best speculations on the evolution process. The emerging media and new trends are followed through several people.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• The IoT – Internet of Things
• Robotics
• Smart Work
• Sensors etc., and what not.
Source: Technological Evolution in All These Years
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The top-level management of any company became the global face of any brand. When it is a technology company then all the eyes are always on him, and his or her stand on developments is always valued. The senior leadership position of Google is facing turbulence. The reason behind it is still not completely cleared, but the reports are indicating that everything is not fine among the top leadership.
Google chief executive Sundar Pichai is reportedly facing a management challenge as part of his senior leadership has become turbulent. The New York Times reported Monday that current and former senior leaders had criticized the firm’s increasingly risk-averse style and more than 30 vice presidents stepped down in a year. The Times said this layer of leadership thought the firm had become much more bureaucratic.
“The lack of courage of Google with the problem of diversity eventually ended my passion for the job,†David Baker, a former director of engineering who worked at the company for 16 years, told The Times. “The more financially secure Google has escaped taking risks,†Pichai took over from Google co-founder Larry Page in 2015.
New York Times traces LinkedIn
The Times said it analyzed the LinkedIn profile update and found that 36 Google VP had left the company in the past 12 months, about one-tenth of such executives in the company. In a 2018 email, Pichai hired many VP. He argued that while the company was finding it difficult to move forward, technical decisions were not being in proper coordination.
There were many VP’s who praised Sundar, including Caesar Sengupta, who was Google’s VP for 15 years. There are other names on the list such as Aparna Chennapragada, who left Google for trading app Robinhood in April. Both of them praised Pichai’s decision.
In January, Google’s parent company Alphabet announced that it was going to close ‘Loons’ forever. Broadband can be made more accessible with the help of ‘Loons’. Meanwhile, the company closed down more projects. Google and its affiliates have also increased significantly. At the end of the first year as PICHAI’s CEO, Alphabet had 72,053 full-time employees. At the end of 2020, the number had increased to 135,301.
New Lock screen settings for Google Assistant
Google has created standalone preference webpages for several Assistant functions over the last few days. The most recent update includes Google Assistant settings for Android’s “Lock screen.â€
Before the entire alphabetical list, the new “Lock screen†menu is categorized under “Popular Settings,†such as Voice Match, Languages, and Routines. When you initially launch Assistant, you’ll get a splash screen telling you how to use it “without unlocking your phone.â€
When the phone is locked, you will get hands-free assistance from your Assistant. In the Assistant settings, you could just turn this off.
Turn on Voice Match and say “Hey Google†to have your Assistant identify your voice for personal details like calls and messages to the contacts.
Accepting the terms will enable “Assistant responses on the lock screen,†with the possibility to retrieve personalized results through a corner swipe or power button hold (on Android 12) as a backup option.
The Lock Screen feature under the Personalization menu, which was already very long, has been replaced with this new preferences page. The underlying technology isn’t fresh, and users are asked about this before the Assistant’s initial setup. It’s just more visible now and more likely to be seen. With Google app 12.24, we’re seeing the new Assistant Lock screen options that have been widely carried out.
Source : Google’s Top Leadership Is Under Scrutiny
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Android and iOS are the market leaders in terms of OS. Which one is better? That’s a million-dollar question. Users choose platforms as per their needs and choice.
Fans of both the OS troll made fun of each other. But it’s still difficult to say which operating system is the best. However, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said something about it that could disappoint Android fans a little.
Tim Cook, while talking about Android safety during a virtual interview at the VivaTech Conference, said something that could be quite shocking and frustrating to Android fans.
During the virtual interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook spoke on many issues, including privacy, company values, regulation, etc. During this chat, Cook said that Android has 47 times more malware than iOS.
Explaining the reason behind this, he said, “We have designed iOS in such a way that it has only one app store and all apps are reviewed before going to the store. It excludes a lot of malwares from the ecosystem. Customers constantly tell us how important it is for them.â€
He also spoke about the importance of privacy for the company. He said, “We have been focusing on privacy for nearly a decade. We consider it as a basic human right.
It’s the fundamental right of the people, and we’ve been focusing on privacy for a decade. Steve used to say that Privacy simply explains what people are signing up for, and taking their permission is mandatory, and this permission should be taken again and again. We’ve always tried to live up to that.â€
Apple to launch AR and AI-based products
Apple CEO Tim Cook has indirectly confirmed that we can see the company launching AR-based and AI-based products about the future launch. “I always get excited about AR because I see it as a technology that can improve life on a large scale,†he said. We are working on AR with iPhone and iPads and will see how it becomes a product in the long run. However, the most important thing is that it can make people’s lives even better.â€
At the same time, Cook added, “I’m excited about the ability to remove AI and certain things that relax and work and save time for people.â€
Let me tell you that Apple is working on many products these days that can be introduced shortly. It mainly has a new iPhone of Apple called iPhone 13. The company can launch 3 phones under this series which will be having amazing features.
Proposed EU Technology Regulations Violate iPhone Security
Apple CEO Tim Cook lashed out on Wednesday at recently approved EU laws intended at limiting the power of US tech behemoths, also stated that they could negatively impact iPhone security and privacy.
Cook, during his first public statements on EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager’s proposed Digital Markets Act (DMA), said that some portions were good, some were not. He raised concerns that the draught rules would encourage the installation of apps that will not originate from Apple’s App Store, a practice known as “side-loading.â€
“You look at an example here that I don’t believe it would be in the best interest (of the user): the existing DMA dialect which is being discussed will impose side-loading on the iPhone,†Apple CEO Tim Cook said remotely at VivaTech, France’s largest technology forum.
“As a result, it would be the final method of getting applications onto the iPhone,†he explained. “This would demolish iPhone security, as well as a lot of the data protection initiatives we’ve built into the App Store, such as privacy intrusion labels and app-tracking transparency,†he added.
Source : Android Contains 47 Times More Malware Than iOS- Tim Cook (Apple CEO)
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Now we all have pop-up features introduced in all Android Phones, and we have been using them for quite a while now. Samsung started this very long ago with their chat heads in the Galaxy phones. But now, with One UI 3, Samsung Galaxy phones received the Android 11 Bubble feature as well. So, in total, now Samsung has two different types of notification bubbles on Samsung phones. But the main point is that only one can be used at a time.
However, the use of these can be frustrating and some days you don’t want to see the popups. So, if the bubbles are concerning you too much then we have a way to get rid of them. In this blog, you will get to know how to turn off the floating bubbles on your devices.
How to Get Rid of the Bubbles temporarily?
In this method, you can dismiss the notification bubble or just remove it without opening it. You have to just do this one simple thing. Tap on it and hold them and then drag them towards the middle of the screen. There you will see a cross or a trash can icon. Take the bubble there and then lift your finger then the bubble will disappear temporarily from your screen.
But the sad part is that once a message appears from the same app, the chat bubbles will pop up on your screen again. To disable it permanently, you need to follow the steps given below, and it will disappear from your life until you want it back.
How to Permanently Turn off Bubbles and Smart Pop-Up View on Samsung?
Earlier we talked about the different types of bubbles on Samsung Phones. Firstly, there is a Samsung smart pop-up view and then an Android 11 notification bubble. Now, the good news is that both of them can be disabled by the same settings without any problem. Just follow the steps given below:
• Firstly, open Settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone and then go to notifications.
• Then go to advanced settings and in the advanced setting go to the floating notification.
• When you enter the floating notification, you will see three options.
• Smart pop-up view
• Bubbles
• Off
• Here you can select the Off option if you don’t want any floating bubble notifications.
Note: If you have a pop-up on your screen already. Then you have to remove the pop-up manually when you select Off. Then, your icon will be hidden, and it will never pop up again until you want it to pop up.
How to Turn off the Pop-up Notification Bubble in Samsung?
The methods given above will only help you disable the notification bubbles. But if you are interested in turning off notification pop-ups that appear at the top of your screen. The steps are slightly different. So, just follow the steps given below and you will be able to do this too:
• Firstly, open your phone settings and then go to Apps.
• Then after that, tap on the App of which you want to disable the pop-up notification. Let’s say it’s Instagram.
• Then when you visit Instagram, tap on Notification you will see different types of notification settings. Tap on the ones which are useful for your tasks.
• After that, just deactivate the toggle off right next to Show as a pop-up.
Note: You can follow these easy steps, and just like that, you will be able to deactivate pop-up notifications on Instagram.
Conclusion
There are many different types of customizations available in Samsung. Customizations like the volume of notification tune, enable notification remainders, and change individual contact message tone. Just like that, activating and deactivating bubbles is one of them. And the above methods will help you.
Source : Easily Turn off Notification Bubbles on Samsung Galaxy Phones
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Do you also want to live in an ecosystem in which your mobile and computer are in full sync? This syncing of the ecosystem will help you in 2 things. Firstly, you will enjoy the experience of using them, and it will also improve productivity. But the sad part is that you can’t sync everything. For instance, there is no way to sync clipboard data between Android and Windows. But again, there is no need to be sad as there are many third-party apps that will help you sync data between Android and Windows.
Note: The gap is reduced as Microsoft allowed syncing of messages, photos, and also the ability to make phone calls. But if it lacks somewhere, it is a clipboard. So, let’s dive straight into how to sync clipboards between Android and Windows.
How to Sync Clipboard of Android and Windows:
We have found some of the best third-party app solutions for you. So, here are the best apps with which you can sync clipboards between Android and Windows vice versa.
Clipt:
This is a new app by OnePlus, but this app only works on Android and Windows devices. Since its release, this has become one of the most useful and seamless services. Other clipboard services require to be on the same Wi-Fi network. But Clipt requires no human intervention and works in the background without you even knowing. Here is how you can set up the Clipt between your Android and Windows.
How to Set-up Clipt:
1. Firstly, you need to download the Clipt from the app store and also add Clipt Chrome extension. Clipt is only available on Chrome extension, so it will only work on the chromium-based browser. You can’t add this on any other browser like Firefox.
2. Then open the app on your phone and click on Agree, and then sign in with your Google account.
3. After that, click on install on the devices and then simultaneously click on installed successfully. As you click on that, the set-up on your Android Smartphone is complete.
4. Going back to the Chrome extension. After installing the Clipt extension, you will be redirected to the Clipt Webpage. There you will see a Get started option, click on that, and login into your Google account.
5. Now to finish the set-up, click on the Clip-it is already installed. And it did the set-up is complete, and you are ready to use Clipt.
Join:
While Clipt is more centric and focused on syncing clipboards, join provides an all-around option like sharing files, sending SMS, make a call, screenshot, taskbar commands, and sending current browser tab along with the main thing we are here for syncing clipboard. Here is how you can do it very easily:
1. Firstly, just like the Clipt download, install the Join Android app and also the chrome extension simultaneously. You can also use the Windows app if you want to.
2. Now once the extension is installed on your PC, you will be redirected to Google log-in page. A pop-up will also appear where you have to enter the name of your device.
3. On your smartphone, open the app and log in with your Google Id.
4. It will ask you permission for location and storage to join the app. You have to choose from the options given.
5. You will not be able to access the clipboard even while the set-up process is completing. This is because you have to manually enable it from ADB commands.
Conclusion :
So, if you are looking to sync your Android and Windows, here is how you can do it. If you want something that just focuses on the clipboard, then Clipt is the way to go. Or if you want a more all-around performance, then Join is the way to go. You can choose ever you want.
Source : Easily Sync Clipboard Between Android and Windows
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We’ve got the news of the Epic vs. Apple battle through genuine witnesses, and as a reflection, Phil Schiller, the current “Apple Fellow,†and the former senior vice president of worldwide marketing, has taken the stand for App Store. According to Schiller, Apple is a great partner to developers, selflessly upgrading developer tools and taking care of their needs. At a time, the testimony feels like a drawn-out advertisement for iOS.
The aim of the testimony is to showcase the App Store as a part of the iOS that can’t be replaced or removed through a competitor. To this end, we heard a thorough detail about the upgrades introduced to the iPhone that avail the developers in the App Store. The chips, the accelerometer, the Retina display, and the wireless upgrades. It’s obviously an Apple stand event.
Among the thorough detail, Schiller mentioned Metal, one of the dev tools comes from Apple. Apple’s counsel talked the lawyer mode of “roll tape!†and we’re gotten a 20 seconds video of Tim Sweeney on stage at WWDC, admiring Metal as the greatest tool that will enable developers like Epic Games to make the next generation of upgrades.
The overall impact we find from the list of upgrades is, importantly, that Fortnite completely could not have released on the first generation of iPhones, the chips and hardware couldn’t have managed the game, which is true. Also, Fortnite didn’t exist yet, so that’s a clearly good reason it couldn’t have been on those old iPhones. But there is another fact that Fortnite couldn’t have released on the first iPhones in 2007. However, the App Store also didn’t exist yet. This specific reason is somewhat not suitable for Apple’s argument that the iOS and the App Store are inseparable.
Schiller’s testimony takes us back in 2007 to describe the origin of the App Store. When the iPhone was released, all the apps on it were Apple’s own. All other apps were web apps. In response, there was an explosion of “jailbreaking,†essentially hacking the iPhone so you could place your own apps on it. This was the origin of the App Store: Apple triggered that people were going to keep their apps on the iPhone no matter what it did. If it wanted command of the process, it was needed to create an official method.
From this jump, privacy security was going to be the main concern, Schiller said. After all, the motive of the phone was that you could keep it around, which involved storing location information. So, iPhone was developed from the ground up with this in mind, Schiller says. This part of the testimony is a refutal to Epic’s argument that MacOS enables side-loading, and it is hence, anticompetitive that iPhone does not. To stop the jailbreaking, Apple implemented something unusual. Rather than introducing the world to a finished product, it announced it was working on something and that something was the App Store. The line of Steve Jobs that Epic has touted, “We don’t aim to make money off the App Store,†comes from these early days. When this announcement was made, Apple was not sure if it would make money, Schiller testified. He also clarifies that the line was not a promise that Apple surely would not make money. The App Store was a “biggest†risk, Schiller said. “We’re launching our brand-new products and doing something we’ve never done before on it, and we have no apps yet! So, we didn’t know how this is going to do.†This is credible. What is less convincing in this testimony is Schiller’s effort to redefine what it exactly means to “lock customers into our ecosystem,†a phrase that comes from a Jobs email included into evidence previously in the trial.
Schiller said that “see, ‘locked in’ has an accepted meaning, and it’s not a very friendly one: prisoners, for example, are locked in. Schiller presented this the old college attempt anyhow, explaining to the court that the thought behind “locked-in†was merely to make services more reliable and attractive so that users wouldn’t be willing to leave. Later in the email, Jobs discusses making the ecosystem even more “sticky,†which is less dangerous. But the glue traps are sticky, right? And when was the last time that got stuck to something was fine for you?
But wait, Schiller is a marketer. He has been Apple’s marketing fellow for years. He is supposed to always be closing. And so, if it sometimes looked like he presented Apple as like it was a selfless, do-gooder, responsive to developer’s requests for in-app payments, which was a then-growing business, by developing capability for that into the App Store, well, that’s his work. Still, presenting one of the most merciless capable cash machines in technology as a supportive friend of small developers is like coloring a whale shark orange and telling it a goldfish who feeds other goldfish.
Despite Schiller’s friendly behavior, a few of his testimony is an exertion. For example, he says he doesn’t look at mobile as a duopoly. He enlists Samsung, Google, Microsoft, and Amazon as competitors. The Amazon Fire mobile phone was disappeared in 2015, as was the Windows Phone.
But Schiller generally does what he requires to do for Apple. He’s cheerful, pleasant listening to, and sometimes, very convincing. The question in this case, though, is if convincing to a judge is as easy as convincing to Apple customers
Source : Apple’s Fellow Phil Schiller Presented Epic iPhone Testimony
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Netflix is the king of OTT platforms. Netflix generated a whopping revenue of $ 24.99 billion in 2020. You will find many shows and films on this platform that you can see and have a good time with. The platform also features films from many languages and genres across various countries to watch with subtitles.
Netflix is used in every household in the US today. The popularity of Netflix is more outside the US as 63.7 percent of the subscribers are based outside of the US and Canada. Netflix currently has 203.66 million active subscribers, which clearly shows that the platform is growing and reinventing itself to give users the best class entertainment. The latest update is nothing less than that for users who like to download offline and watch their favorites hassle-free.
There are 5,415 content titles in the US library which is vast for entertainment purposes. A fun fact about the content of Netflix and its latest released feature is that the engineers from UCL have managed to set a new internet speed record of 178 terabits per second which can download the entire Netflix library in 5 seconds which is near about 100 TB.
Netflix subscribers spend an average of 3.2 hours per day on the app, and with the new feature, you don’t need the Internet to watch content which will surely be going to increase the watch time as now you can download the content and watch it without the Internet.
Netflix is not only a content library; it is also a content producer now which is spending $ 17.3 billion on content production in 2020, which is undoubtedly going to increase in 2021 as per the pandemic situation people are finding comfort in the indoor entertainment and what is better than the content king Netflix.
People run the app on their TVs and smartphones. Many want to enjoy Netflix while traveling. In that case, they don’t know how they can see all this without the Internet.
If you also want to have many shows and movies while traveling, you can download them all on Netflix. The OTT platform has released a new version of its app in which you get the downloading option. Although you can’t share these downloads with anyone else, you’ll need to see them in the app yourself.
How to Download
You need to see that your Netflix app should be updated on the latest version. You can easily download any TV show, film, or series you want to download after the app is updated.
The best part about the offline download is that your screen doesn’t get counted.
On iPhone, iPad you have to run iOS 9.0 or later, while on Android, it is 4.4.2 or later. On Windows 10 tablet or computer, it is on an anniversary update or later. On the Amazon Fire tablet, it is supported on Fire OS 4.0 or later.
The download quota will depend on your plan. On Windows 10 devices, the download option is available on the Menu. You can see options like ‘See what you can download,’ ‘find something to download,’ or ‘find more to download’ depending on your device. For tv shows, the downloads option appears next to available episodes.
Sometimes you’ll find many shows on Netflix that you can’t download, it is because of the content policy that is for the particular show, which includes that the permission is given for the streaming of content, not for downloads, sometimes it is for the latest releases, and after a while, this clause is removed. You can download them also, but that purely depends on the content.
After clicking on your favorite show, you’ll see the download option right below it. To download on Windows 10, you must first go to the menu bar. You will then have to download it by clicking on the download button.
You can watch all the shows and movies downloaded without the Internet. That is, if you’re traveling, you can watch all these shows without the Internet and enjoy them by going to the app and clicking on downloads directly. Let’s hope that this update will increase your level of entertainment in the offline mode; also, Disney+ registered 95 million customers in the initial 14 months while Netflix took approximately nine years in reaching this mark, so the competition is tough in the OTT segment with big players coming in the segment. However, Netflix is still one of its kind platforms that people prefer for original content.
Source : Check Out the Netflix Offline Downloads Feature
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New features and upgrades are offered by Microsoft now and then. Therefore, now the company has announced about bringing a ‘news and weather’ widget for the taskbar of Windows 10. The new widget will give you quick news and weather information along with a detailed overview. Isn’t that awesome?
Before moving forward, note that the new feature is named as ‘news and interests.’. While the feature is minimized, it’ll give you a quick glance at any latest news alert and the current weather. However, tapping and opening the widget will open a new window, that’ll view the detailed news and weather information.
The new feature is going to be an interesting element of Windows 10. Therefore, if you want to know more about the same, below mentioned are some of the top features that’ll be offered by the widget. So, read along to learn more!
Personalize Your Feed
The ‘news and interests’ widget will enable you to opt for the content you like viewing more often or don’t like viewing at all. Therefore, once you personalize your feed, the stories that you like viewing will appear more in your feed. Additionally, you can use emojis to react or comment on the stories you view.
Staying Up to Date
This feature allows you to take a sneak peek at the news and interests from the taskbar without opening the new window. You can view the top headlines, weather, sports, and much more with a single tap. Interestingly, you can access information from more than 4,500 global brands, including BBC, The New York Times, etc.
You’re in Control
This tool offered by Microsoft enables you to control the tracking by advertisers and other third-parties.
It is a choice given to the users to hide the information ticker in case they don’t want to view it. Notably, if you want to use the new features, you’ll need to have Microsoft Edge installed. Otherwise, you will not have access to any of the new features.
While the company is testing the new features with its Windows Insiders on the dev channel, it is likely to roll out anytime soon in 2021 itself. It is essential to mention that initially the features will be limited to testers, including Canada, the US, Australia, and India only.
Jack Anderson is a Microsoft Office expert and has been working in the technical industry since 2002. As a technical expert, she has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as Office.com/setup.
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Do you want to do more with your Android device? Do you know how to reveal the hidden Android functionalities? Do you want to use system files & commands, and secret settings? In short, if you want to get access to the settings and features which are not available to your Android phone, there is an amazing way to get all these things.
Rooting is a way to break Android limitations. The Android phone you use has predefined functions and settings provided by the manufacturer and Google. When you root your Android phone, you cross the pre-set framework of Google and the device’s manufacturer and get root access—for example, updating Android with an unofficial update, removing carrier bloat, etc.
If you are impressed with rooting and want to do it on your phone, you will need to do it properly as a single mistake can spoil the device’s life. You can lose the device’s warranty. But don’t worry. If you see anything wrong while rooting, you can go back to normal through unrooting. Most important, before moving further in this guide, decide whether your device needs rooting or not. If you don’t need it, then let it go.
Early preparation before starting rooting
Some popular tools like Framaroot, Kingo Root, Root Master, One Click Root, etc., work as one of the best rooting tools. These tools perform rooting in a few minutes. Some of these apps only work with the older Android version. Firmware.mobi is suitable to root Android devices with older versions. To find the correct app for your device, you can do some research work.
If these apps don’t work on your device, you can use Android forums to find out the best alternatives. XDA Developers Forum is one of the best platforms to research the right ways of rooting.
Backup your data
Don’t forget to backup the data of your device before you start rooting. You can back up everything from ROM or only the essential one. Before you begin the backup process, make sure that your device is fully charged.
Install the Android SDK Platform Tools
While rooting an Android device, the whole Android development kit is downloaded. But it gets eliminated by installing the Android SDK Platform Tools. You will have to visit Google’s developer site to download the Android SDK Platform Tools.
Install device drivers
You will need to install device drivers to establish a proper connection between your phone and computer. Many manufacturers provide drivers as built-in software. If your Android phone or tablet doesn’t have drivers, you will have to install a suitable USB driver so the Android device could connect properly with the computer. Companies like Asus, Acer, Coolpad, Google, Samsung, etc., are famous manufacturers across the platforms.
Don’t forget to unlock the bootloader
It is also an important step to do before you begin rooting. You have to make sure that you have unlocked the bootloader on the device you want to root. The bootloader is nothing but a simple program that contains an operating system. It is responsible for running applications. In some cases, you may need a key to unlock the bootloader on specific devices. The unlocking process can vary from device to device, but anyhow you have to do it.
If you have completed the above steps honestly without compromising, you can now root your device through the following methods. We have combined some popular rooting methods. Let’s see it.
Use Root Master
As per the XDA Developers forum, Root Master provides the easiest ways to root Android devices. And if you are new to rooting, you can blindly go with it. Follow the below instructions to root your phone using Root Master:
• To get started with Root Master, install the APK file. You may face problems in the installation process. So, tap on the Unknown Sources button and try again.
• Open the app and click on Start.
• The app will ensure the compatibility of the device on which you want to run it. If the app doesn’t work on your device, you can try a different one.
• If the device is compatible with the app, you can begin the rooting process. Avoid using your phone or tablet while rooting.
• Wait for the Success screen and restart the device. Now you have successfully rooted your Android device.
• After rooting, use Magisk Manager to handle hidden settings and features.
Use Framaroot
• First, you have to download and install the APK file.
• Use the Unknown Sources button for a successful installation.
• Access the app and hit on Root to start.
• If the device is compatible with the app, the rooting will begin.
• Once the rooting gets completed, use Magisk Manager to carry private settings and features.
Apart from these two rooting methods, you can try more ways like Firmware.mobi, BaiduRoot, One Click Root, and Kingo Android Root. Moreover, if you want to know whether your device has rooted successfully or not, use Root Checker apps.
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