How to use WhatsApp on laptop or PC without phone - India Today

WhatsApp is accessible online as well, and you no longer need your smartphone to use the app to send messages to someone. Just a few months back, the platform released the multi-device feature that allows you to access WhatsApp without your smartphone.

The feature is available for WhatsApp Web and Desktop versions. People now have the option to use this messaging app on up to four linked devices at the same time, without requiring their phone to be online. This basically means that even if your phone is switched off, you will be able to access WhatsApp on the (laptop) Web or desktop version.

Do keep in mind that users might witness some syncing issues in some situations, which WhatsApp is already working on a fix. The company says that your phone doesn’t need to stay online to use WhatsApp on linked devices, but your linked devices will be logged out if you don’t use your phone for over 14 days.

How to use WhatsApp on Laptop or PC without phone

Step 1: Type WhatsApp Web on your browser if you don’t want to download the desktop version of the app.

Step 2: You will now get WhatsApp Web link on the top, just click on it and a QR code will appear.

Step 3: You need to scan this QR code from your smartphone by opening WhatsApp on your mobile > setting menu > Linked devices > Link device.

Note: Do keep in mind that you will require your smartphone the first time you try to log in to WhatsApp on any other device like your laptop or PC. Once you successfully log in, you won’t be required to use your phone again to access WhatsApp on a PC or laptop.

Step 4: You will now see “Scan QR code” written on the top of your WhatsApp screen. So, now you just need to place your phone on laptop’s screen ad scan the QR code.

The scanning process is similar to the way you make an online payment on an offline store using Paytm or Google Pay. Once the scanning process is successful, you will be able to use WhatsApp on laptop or PC without your phone.

Unsupported features if you use WhatsApp on laptop or PC

WhatsApp says that you won’t be able to clear or delete chats on linked devices if your primary device is an iPhone. It will also be difficult to message or call someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone. WhatsApp will also not show you live location on linked devices. It is not possible to create and view broadcast lists on linked devices. Lastly, sending messages with link previews from WhatsApp Web is also unsupported.

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Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale Date Announced; Up to 40% Off on Smartphones - MySmartPrice

Amazon will host its new Great Freedom Festival sale in India in August. The e-commerce website will offer a host of deals and offers on a variety of products, including smartphones and other electronics. The new Amazon sale date has been announced already. Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale will go live on August 6.

During the Amazon Freedom sale, customers can avail discounts and offers on the new Tecno smartphones, LG OLED TVs and refrigerators alongside other products. The company has also confirmed some offers ahead of the official sale. Let’s take a look at the Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale offers, discounts and other details known so far.

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale Date and Offers

Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale will commence on August 6 and go on till August 10. During the sale, SBI credit cardholders can avail a 10 per cent discount. Amazon revealed that over 60 newly-launched products will be available for purchase during the Great Freedom Festival sale.

The sale offers will also include up to 40 per cent discount on smartphones and accessories. Budget smartphones will be available for purchase for as low as Rs 6,599. Mobile accessories, on the other hand, will start at Rs 69. Alongside the SBI credit card offer, customers will also have a no-cost EMI offer on mobile phone purchases.

Laptop buyers can get up to Rs 40,000 off. Customers can also get up to 75 per cent off on headphones. Amazon also confirmed that there will be up to 45 per cent and 70 per cent off on tablets and smartwatches, respectively.

In addition to this, shoppers can claim up to 60 per cent off on TVs and appliances. Premium TVs will be available at a 50 per cent discounted price. Refrigerators, on the other hand, can be purchased at a starting price of Rs 7,240.

Because it is an Amazon sale, customers will also get lucrative offers on the Kindle and Echo line of products. A list of all offers and discounts should be announced soon. Amazon Prime subscribers are likely to get early-bird access ahead of the August 6 sale.

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Twitter may soon allow posting images, videos in one tweet - The Tribune India

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Twitter has confirmed that it is testing a new feature that will allow users to post images, videos and GIFs in one multimedia tweet.

The company confirmed the test and said it is available to some users for a limited time, adding that accounts can add tags to both photos and videos in the tweet, reports TechCrunch.

“We are testing a new feature with select accounts for a limited time that will allow people to mix up to four media assets into a single tweet, regardless of format,” the microblogging site was quoted as saying in a statement.

While some users have tweeted about the feature, it is not clear how different media would look like in a single tweet.

“We are seeing people have more visual conversations on Twitter and are using images, GIFS and videos to make these conversations more exciting,” the company said.

“With this test, we are hoping to learn how people combine these different media formats to express themselves more creatively on Twitter beyond 280 characters,” it added.

Recently, Twitter confirmed that it is testing a new status feature that lets users tag posts with pre-defined labels, much like the statuses that the previous LiveJournal and MySpace systems permitted.

Some of these statuses include “Spoiler alert”, “Shower thoughts”, “Picture of the day” and for some reason, the very redundant “Current status”.

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Latest iOS 16 Beta Further Suggests Always-On Display Coming to iPhone 14 Pro - MacRumors

A new detail found in the iOS 16 beta could be the latest indication that Apple is indeed planning to bring always-on display functionality to the upcoming high-end iPhones.

As discovered by 9to5Mac, the latest ‌iOS 16‌ beta adds a new "Sleep" state to the default wallpapers found in ‌iOS 16‌. The new "Sleep" mode is a version of the wallpaper that is darker and more tinted, better suited to be shown on an always-on display. In simpler terms, the new "Sleep" state could be described as a photo filter that could be applied to any image the user chooses to use for their always-on display.

‌iOS 16‌ clownfish wallpaper in the "Sleep" state (left) next to the normal state (right)

As 9to5Mac notes, it seems Apple will replicate the behavior found on the Apple Watch on the iPhone 14 Pro. The Apple Watch Series 5 and later with an always-on display shows a darker and more faint version of the watch face until the wrist is raised, so similarly, the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ could show a darker version of the wallpaper until turned on by the user.

With the new "Sleep" state, users will see remnants of their wallpaper and information, such as the time and their lock screen widgets, even when their display is not in active use. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has already reported that an always-on display tied into the ‌iOS 16‌ Lock Screen will be coming only to the higher-end iPhone 14 models.

An always-on display on the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ will be possible thanks to more advanced displays that feature a refresh rate as low as 1Hz. The iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max feature ProMotion technology and can go as high as 120Hz and as low as 10Hz. Compared to the ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌, the lower 1Hz refresh rate on the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ series will improve energy efficiency with an always-on display.

An always-on display is one of several big changes rumored to be coming to the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ lineup, including a replacement of the notch with a pill-shaped and hole-punch cutout, a 48MP rear camera, faster performance, new colors, and more. A complete rundown of everything we know about the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ lineup can be found in our roundup.

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Microsoft Edge gains support for Disk Caching to save storage space - Ghacks

Microsoft has revealed a new feature in Edge, called Disk Caching. The technology helps save the storage space used by the browser, without impacting the performance.

The company has outlined how the compression works. But first, let's discuss briefly about disk caching in browsers.

What is Disk Caching in Microsoft Edge

All web browsers save some files related to websites that you visit. The data is cached locally on your hard drive, in the form of cookies, media (images), and other data. This also includes some resources that can be reused by the browser, i.e., it can help the program to load pages faster on subsequent visits, because the browser does not have to redownload them from the internet from scratch.

That is useful, but also poses an issue. As the cache grows large over time, it can end up taking a lot of space, often consuming several gigabytes of storage. While it may seem insignificant for users who have a hard drive with a large capacity, it could be a problem for those which have less storage space, like laptops with a small-capacity SSD. A large disk footprint (caused by the data cache) may also lead to a degradation in terms of the system's overall performance, you may have noticed your computer slowing down as the browser hogs all available resources.

Deleting the cache will of course help users reclaim the space, but will result in a slower browsing experience. Microsoft's solution for this is Disk Cache Compression. By compressing the data that is used for the cache, it prevents the data from using up a lot of storage. Microsoft Edge will compress the data automatically as required, this is determined by the storage space that is available for use.

That's the extent of the explanation provided by Microsoft's article, it's a shame that it doesn't delve deeper into the technical side of things related to such an important feature.

Per the announcement, Disk Caching is available in Microsoft Edge 102 and above, on Windows. Edge 102 was released last month, and has already been superseded by Edge 103, so you should have the new feature in it already. But, there is a catch. Microsoft says Edge will compress the cache automatically on devices that meet some eligibility checks. However, it has not revealed what these requirements are.

It is also unclear if the company will extend the feature to the macOS and Linux versions of the browser, but I think it maybe exclusive to Windows because it uses WOF (WofCompressedData Binaries) for compressing the data.

Microsoft has also added support for Edge WebView2 Runtime in Windows 10 consumer PCs. The runtime, which is included by default in Windows 11, will allow developers to embed web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in their native apps for Windows 10. Edge 105.0.1329.1 is now available in the Dev Channel, it adds a share button to the PDF toolbar to quickly share documents.  The update also places a mute indicator on tabs, when you have muted the browser in the volume mixer.

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Google and Apple pull BGMI game in India following government order - TechCrunch

Google and Apple have pulled the popular mobile game Battlegrounds Mobile India, more popularly known as BGMI, from their respective app stores in India to comply with a New Delhi order, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch, a year after developer Krafton launched the app following a ban on similar title PUBG in the South Asian market.

In a statement to TechCrunch, a Google spokesperson confirmed: “On receipt of the order, following established process, we have notified the affected developer and have blocked access to the app that remained available on the Play Store in India.”

The app was delisted by Google from the Play Store and Apple from the App Store in India Thursday evening. The iPhone-maker didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. A Krafton spokesperson acknowledged the delisting and said the company was seeking clarification.

The development follows a growing tension between India and China, two nuclear-armed neighboring nations that have been at odds since a deadly skirmishes along the Himalayan border in 2020. India reacted by banning hundreds of China-linked apps including PUBG and TikTok, both of which counted India as their largest overseas market by users.

Of the hundreds of apps that New Delhi banned in the country, Krafton’s Pubg was the only title that made a return — though with a completely revamped avatar.

Krafton said it had cut ties with its publishing partner Tencent and pledged to invest $100 million in India’s gaming ecosystem. Krafton — which has backed a number of Indian startups including Nodwin Gaming, Loco, Pratilipi and Kuku FM in the past one and a half years — told TechCrunch earlier this week that it was on track to deploy over $140 million in the country by next month.

The South Korean-headquartered firm said earlier this week that over 100 million users had signed up for the game in India. According to Sensor Tower, Battlegrounds Mobile India had amassed over 16.5 million monthly active users in the country.

It was unclear why the Indian government had ordered to block Battlegrounds Mobile India. Last month, a local media report — whose authenticity has been questioned by many — claimed that a child had killed his mother under the influence of the game. The report gained wide popularity on social media and reached the nation’s parliament this month. India’s Junior IT Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said last week that law enforcement agencies were investigating the subject.

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Gmail’s new unified design is now rolling out to everyone - Times of India

Google is now rolling out the new redesigned user interface based on Material Design 3 to everyone. The newly redesigned look comes along with the best features of Google Workspace. Now you will have Meet, Chat and Spaced together in the new fresh looking Gmail.
The new design combines Gmail, Chat, Meet and Spaces under the new unified design. If you are one of the Gmail users, who have been using chat for a while, you will start seeing the new design starting today. Users will get a clean and streamlined design with the ability to move between the apps within Gmail, and they can customize the layout as per their preference.
Gmail, Chat, Spaces and Meet come together
The new design offers a quick settings pane on the left, offering users to toggle between Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet. Also, the system labels and user-made labels will now be separated. Users will also now see conversation chat bubbles with excerpts of the message and a quick reply option.
Further, Google is making it easy to find emails on Gmail with search clips and improved search results.
Google first introduced Gmail’s new design to a selected number of users in January this year. And now, after six months of testing and user feedback, it is finally rolling out to everyone.
You may or may not like it, but the new design will be rolling out to everyone, regardless of whether you are a Chat user. You can roll back to the old design if you do not like the new Gmail. You need to go to the Settings, open Quick Settings and click ‘Go back to the original Gmail view.’
Google promises to improve the experience for Gmail users on tablets next. Also, we should see better emojis and additional accessibility options rolling out later this year.

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Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes For Today 28 July 2022 : Claim Free Rewards - Northeast Now

Garena Free Fire is the most exciting battle royale game, which gained a lot of popularity in India during the last few weeks, especially in absence of Pubg Mobile India.

Now it is becoming one of the most popular mobile games in the world and is highly rated on Google Play Store as well. Players can form their own strategies in the game, which include landing position, acquiring weapons and supplies, and taking up a fight with the enemy.

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The Garena Free Fire redeem codes for July 28 2022, will help users unlock the diamond hack, royale vouchers, and other rewards. The codes will be valid for July 28, 2022. However, if the number of maximum redemptions is reached, a code might stop working. Use the redeem code today and unlock resources that are otherwise too hard to get in the game. A user can copy, and paste any Free Fire redeem code on the official Free Fire redeem code redemption website. A player shall be signed in through the account which had been used while signing up for Free Fire.

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Apple Brompton Road store features curved and mirrored ceilings, 200 staff, world-first flooring - 9to5Mac

A preview of the new Apple Brompton Road store in London’s upmarket Knightsbridge shopping area shows off both the unique features of the space itself, and a number of Apple Store firsts. The store will be the fifth one in London, and the third flagship, alongside Covent Garden and Regent Street.

The store opens on Thursday, but the company has today previewed the space, with a series of photos and notable elements …

The space itself was originally built in 1903 as an arcade – a covered area with arched ceilings – and Apple has incorporated this into the design. Curved wooden ceilings pay homage to the original stone ones.

Another ceiling feature is a first for a UK Apple Store: a mirrored ceiling found above the Today at Apple area. The company says this “offers depth-enhancing reflections.”

The height of the store means that the use of ceiling-to-floor windows makes for a spectacular look, as seen in the main photo above.

Upon entering Apple Brompton Road, visitors will be greeted by 12 towering Sicilian ficus trees that line the 7-meter floor-to-ceiling windows and entryway.

The seating at the base of each planter acts as a social gathering space for visitors, blurring the boundaries between inside and outside, and bringing nature directly into the store. Visitors come through the central arcade, which mirrors the dimensions of the original Brompton Arcade.

The store has 200 staff who collectively speak 45 languages.

Visitors are invited to explore the surrounding display tables and avenues featuring the all-new lineup of iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, and Apple TV, as well as accessories like HomePod mini and AirTag.

The 200-person store team helps customers learn about Apple products, and offers advice on monthly financing options and the Apple Trade In program. Collectively speaking more than 45 languages, the team is ready to welcome customers from around the world.

And in another first for the UK, a dedicated Apple Pickup area makes it even more convenient for customers to pick up products ordered online.

Apple says that the eco-friendly flooring is a world first.

Apple Brompton Road’s terrazzo flooring is comprised of a plant-based bio resin, the first of its kind in Apple’s worldwide retail fleet […] Like all Apple facilities, Apple Brompton Road is powered by 100 percent renewable energy.

The company said that creativity would be a key focus for the store.

“We are thrilled to open Apple Brompton Road in London, a city teeming with energy, history, and cultural diversity,” said Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of Retail + People. “The store’s focus on creativity gives our incredible team members the perfect space to share their passion and expertise with Londoners and visitors from around the world” […]

The store opening kicks off with the global launch of “United Visions,” an augmented reality experience honoring the creative works of pioneering London poet and painter William Blake. Created for Getty Museum and brought to life through Apple technology, the purpose-built app showcases the possibilities of creativity by reimagining the seminal artist’s work.

Artists and creative technologists Tin Nguyen and Ed Cutting (Tin&Ed) used Apple’s M1 Ultra chip in the development of the experience, which features a poetic soundtrack by Grammy Award-winning record producer Just Blaze. “United Visions” can be viewed by customers in-store and by anyone around the world by downloading the “United Visions” app.

Opening weekend festivities will include a panel discussion on the creation of “United Visions” with Nguyen, Cutting, and Just Blaze, as well as a special performance and Spatial Audio listening session by London artist Nina Nesbitt. Apple Fitness+ trainers Cory Wharton-Malcolm, Jamie-Ray Hartshorne, Kim Ngo, and Jonelle Lewis will join Jay Blahnik, Apple’s vice president of Fitness Technologies, for an in-store Q&A followed by a 3-kilometer walk and 5-kilometer run in Hyde Park. The talented Apple Creative Pros will also host live illustration sessions that take inspiration from the local blooms.

Following the opening sessions, the store will host its ongoing Brompton Series, which takes place on the last Thursday of every month through October and features inspirational and informative talks by thought leaders in the wellness space, including Michael James Wong, Cat Meffan, Lloyd Kempson, and Harry Jameson.

[There will also be] music workshops in connection with Apple Music’s Up Next series breaking down songs by emerging London artists using Spatial Audio; artists include Kali Claire, Olivia Dean, and Rachel Chinouriri.

Check out the photo gallery below – click on a photo to view full-size. More background on the store can be found here.

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Flagship NVIDIA "Ada" SKU might feature 18176 cores, 48GB memory and 800W TDP - VideoCardz.com

Please note that this post is tagged as a rumor.

NVIDIA’s “beasts” gets 18176 CUDA cores

Rumored specs of the flagship RTX 40 GPU might have just been revealed by Kopite7kimi.

First and foremost, the leaker claims that AD102 based model would feature a new board design (PG137 as opposed to PG139 for RTX 4090). There has been rumors that NVIDIA is developing a triple-fan design for their RTX 40 series, so this rumored flagship model could very well be the first card that needs such a cooler and possibly a new PCB.

And this new cooler will surely be needed, if the card really has a TDP of 800W as mentioned by Kopite. That’s significantly more than RTX 4090’s 450W TDP. Such power requirement might force NVIDIA’s to launch their first reference design with dual 16-pin power connectors.

This SKU allegedly features 142 Streaming Multiprocessors, so a total of 18176 CUDA cores. That’s around 11% more than RTX 4090. It is also said that this RTX 40 GPU would feature as much as 48GB of GDDR6X memory. It is not only higher capacity than RTX 4090 (24GB) but also faster memory (24Gbps vs 21 Gbps). Such configuration enables a maximum bandwidth of 1.1 TB/s.

"the beast"
PG137-SKU0
AD102-450-A1
18176FP32
48G 24Gbps GDDR6X
total board power ~800W

— kopite7kimi (@kopite7kimi) July 25, 2022

Worth noting, that the leaker is not putting a name on this card. One simply cannot be sure if this is the new RTX 4090 Ti or the new TITAN model. In fact, there is no guarantee that such a model will ever be released, but given Kopite’s track record, there is certainty that such a SKU is indeed being developed.

Kopite also claims that GeForce RTX 4090 reveal is soon. Current rumors put RTX 4090 launch date as early as October, but NVIDIA tends to teaser or announce their product sooner. The only question at this point is how much sooner will Ada architecture be shown.

RUMORED NVIDIA GeForce RTX 40 Series Specs
VideoCardz.com	RTX 4090 Ti/TITAN Ada	RTX 4090	RTX 4080	RTX 4070
Architecture	Ada (TSMC N4)	Ada (TSMC N4)	Ada (TSMC N4)	Ada (TSMC N4)
GPU	AD102-400	AD102-300	AD103-300	AD104-400
Board Number	PG137-SKU0	PG139-SKU330	PG139-SKU360	PG141-SKU341
SMs	142	126	80	56
CUDA Cores	18176	16384	10240	7168
Memory	48GB G6X	24 GB G6X	16 GB G6X	10 GB G6
Memory Bus	384-bit	384-bit	256-bit	160-bit
Memory Speed	24 Gbps	21 Gbps	21 Gbps	18 Gbps
TDP	~800W	~450W	~420W	~300W
Launch Date	TBC	October 2022	November 2022	December 2022

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Apple Trade In: Get a new iPhone at lower cost NOW! Here is how - HT Tech

Want a new iPhone? Get it for a cheaper rate now via the Apple Trade In programme. Here is how.

The thought of buying an Apple iPhone comes to a pause when it comes to finances. iPhones are a bit expensive hence making you wait for discounts or other offers to pop in. But now, even if there is no discount or other offer, you can get it at a cheaper rate. Wondering how? You can get an iPhone by exchanging your current smartphone under the Apple Trade In programme. As per the information provided by the company, Apple Trade In makes it easy to exchange any eligible smartphone for instant credit towards a new iPhone.

You will have to answer a few questions regarding brand, model and condition. And the company will provide a trade-in value to lower the price of a new iPhone. If your smartphone is not eligible for trade-in, the company will show you how to recycle it for free. Also, when the company will deliver your new iPhone, it will complete your trade-in right on your doorstep. Here is all you need to know about the Apple Trade In programme.

What is Apple Trade In?

Apple Trade In is an exchange programme that makes it easy to lower the cost of a new iPhone when you trade in an eligible smartphone at apple.com. It is important to know that this exchange programme is available in most of the Indian metropolitan areas. You are advised to enter your PIN code before you start the trade-in process to see if it's available in your location.

What devices are eligible for trade in with Apple Trade In?

Most of the iPhone models as well as many Android smartphones are eligible. You can provide your serial number or IMEI when you buy a new iPhone to confirm eligibility for your device.

Steps to trade in with Apple:

Step 1:

Get instant credit towards a new iPhone: Answer a few questions about your current smartphone when buying a new iPhone. After which you will get an estimated trade-in value and apply it as instant credit towards your purchase. Once you place your order, Apple's courier will confirm the date and time of your doorstep delivery and trade-in exchange.

Step 2:

Get your smartphone ready to exchange: Before the courier arrives, you will need to take a moment to get your smartphone ready so they can run a diagnostic test and verify that your smartphone works. Know how.

For iPhone users:

You need to back up your data, make sure your iPhone can access the internet from your location and have your Apple ID and Password ready so you can turn off Find My iPhone when the courier arrives.

For other smartphone users:

You need to back up your data, make sure your smartphone can access the internet from your location and download the verify app to your smartphone.

Step 3:

Get verification on your doorstep: On the day of delivery and with your permission, the courier will inspect your device and run a quick diagnostic test. Here's some of what they check for: Physical condition of the touchscreen, enclosure or back glass, and camera lenses, front and back camera functionality, battery wear and tear, storage capacity, performance speed, Wi-Fi and mobile functionality, etc.

Step 4:

Enjoy your new iPhone: Once your smartphone  is verified, your trade-in will be complete and you will get your new iPhone. If verification shows that the condition is not as described or something does not work, you can still get your new iPhone.

As soon as you pay the courier the difference between the trade-in credit you already received and the revised value of your device, the new iPhone is yours.

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Samsung Galaxy M13 5G Review - Man's World India

Samsung’s Galaxy M series debuted more than three years ago. This was the company’s response to the growing popularity of budget phones from Chinese brands across the world. The M series has aimed to offer more for less in a price-sensitive segment where consumers are constantly looking for deals. The first wave of M series focused on massive batteries and bright displays. Almost ever since, Samsung has used the ‘Monster’ moniker for the M series in its sales pitch. That pitch has yielded results. According to numbers provided by Samsung from Counterpoint Research, the M Series has clocked 42 million units in sales in India since its 2019 launch. Does the Samsung Galaxy M13 5G have what it takes to add to these impressive numbers?

A new colour palette

Samsung has upped the aesthetic appeal of the M series. The new M13 5G comes in a couple of cool new shades aside from a sedate Midnight Blue. We checked out the Aqua Green, an interesting, metallic take on mint green. Our favourite colour in the lineup is the Stardust Brown, a whole new twist on Copper brown. The device looks more expensive than its asking price with a clean unibody-type design. At a time when flagship smartphones are cluttered with multiple rear lenses, it’s nice to see a simple and elegant design with two lenses on the rear.

Feature packed

Samsung has packed the M13 5G with features that matter for consumers at this price. At its heart is a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset that comes in two hardware variants – 4GB/64GB and 6GB/128GB (that we checked out). This won’t satisfy extreme gamers but might work for everyday users at this price point. The device notched a score of 1072 on our Geekbench (multi-core) benchmark test. Battery performance is a key purchase driver at this point, this is an area where the M13 5G scores. We comfortably sailed through a day and a half. Samsung has managed to keep the heft below 200g despite this robust battery.

Wrap up

One of our favourite features on this device is the 6.6-inch FHD+ LCD display (720 x 1600 pixels) that peaks at 480 nits of brightness. It’s one of the better displays at this price; colours are vibrant even under direct sunlight. Samsung adds a 90Hz refresh rate that makes it binge-proof. We also like the camera set-up that focuses on daily use-case scenarios rather than adding gimmicky lenses that most of us hardly ever use. There’s a 50MP primary lens that combines with a 2MP depth sensor for portraits. Images shot in optimal light are good. There’s also a 5MP selfie cam in the mix. Samsung’s Galaxy M13 5G scores on key fronts. It looks good for its price, offers a solid battery, a vibrant display and is 5G ready.

The Samsung Galaxy M13 5G costs Rs 13,999 (4GB/64GB) and Rs 15,999 (6GB/128GB) and comes in Aqua Green, Midnight Blue and Stardust Brown

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Pin up to 3 WhatsApp chats on top; here's how - HT Tech

WhatsApp lets you pin up to 3 important chats to the top of your chat list and reply to them quickly. Check steps here.

The first app to pop up in your mind when you have to quickly message someone is WhatsApp. May it be an Android or iPhone user, everyone has WhatsApp installed on their phone. The application is being used for chatting, sending media, files, sharing status, and much more and that too free of cost and instantly. All that you require is a good internet connection. You can connect to all the contacts saved in your phonebook over WhatsApp, if they have the app installed in their phone. With so many people to connect with and getting too many messages in your chat box, you may not be able to keep a track and struggle to search for some specific chats that are important or with whom you connect frequently. This is when you need to pin a chat to the top of the WhatsApp chat list.

WhatsApp has a pin chat feature that allows you to pin up to three specific chats to the top of your chat list. When you pin some important chat, it appears right on top of all the other chats, thus letting you quickly find them and reach them. Both the Android and iPhone users can pin chats to the top of their chats list on WhatsApp. It can be noted that you can also unpin a chat from the chat list, if it is no longer required. Here is how you can pin and unpin chats on WhatsApp on both the Android and iPhone.

WhatsApp Chat: How to pin chats on top

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone (Android or iPhone).

2. On Android: Tap and hold the chat you want to pin, then tap Pin chat.

3. On iPhone: Swipe right on the chat you want to pin, then tap Pin.

However, if you are not a WhatsApp user and want to install the app in your smartphone, you can simply go to Google Play Store if you use an Android device or App Store, if you have an iPhone to download the app. All you need to do is search for the messaging application and simply click on download or install.

Meanwhile if you already have pinned certain WhatsApp chats to the top of your chat list and want to unpin it, then here are the steps you need to follow:

WhatsApp Chat: How to unpin a chat

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.

2. If you are an Android user then tap and hold the pinned chat, then tap Unpin chat.

3. If you are an iPhone user then swipe right on the pinned chat, then tap Unpin.

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Top 5 smartphones under 50000 that you can invest in- Realme GT 2 Pro, iPhone SE 3 to iQOO 9 5G - HT Tech

Here are some of the top smartphones under Rs. 50000 for your consideration. Realme GT 2 Pro, iPhone SE 3, iQOO 9 5G, and more.

Deciding which smartphone to buy and that too when you have several brands and large options of phones to choose from, is a difficult task. Also, when you have a budget of Rs. 50,000 to invest, you will look for a feature rich phone offering you the best performance and specifications. So, to allow you to make a better choice, we list some smartphones that may suit you. From iPhones to Android devices, you can opt for any smartphone under Rs. 50,000 according to your preference. Check out the top 5 smartphones under 50000 list here.

1. Realme GT 2 Pro

Currently priced at Rs. 49,999 on Flipkart, the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of Realme GT 2 Pro is being offered in three color options- Paper Green, Paper white, and Steel Black. You can also grab the phone on exchange and save further up to Rs. 20,000 off on the phone. The phone runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen chipset, and gets a 6.7 inch display, triple rear camera setup, 5000mAh battery, among others.

2. Apple iPhone SE 3

The newly launched Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen with 128GB storage is available with a price tag of Rs. 46,900 on Flipkart. The ecommerce platform is also offering several bank offers, freebies, and exchange offers on the phone. On buying the iPhone SE 3 on exchange you can save up to Rs. 19000 extra. The iPhone SE 3 runs on A15 Bionic Chip and gets a 4.7 inch display, 12MP rear camera, 7MP front camera, among others.

3. iQOO 9 5G

Available with a price tag of Rs. 41,990, the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of iQOO 9 5G runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset. The phone gets a 6.56 inch display, is equipped with 4350mAh battery, and more.

4. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G

The 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is available on Flipkart for Rs. 48,490. The ecommerce platform is offering several bank offers and freebie on the phone. However, there is no exchange offer. The phone gets a 6.4 inch display, 4500mAh battery, and more.

5. Realme GT Neo 3 (150W- Thor Limited Edition)

Realme GT Neo 3 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs. 42,999 on Flipkart. If you have an older smartphone in good working condition to exchange, you will be able to save further up to Rs. 20,000 on the phone by availing exchange offer. The phone runs on Mediatek Dimensity 8100 processor, gets a 6.7 inch FHD+ display, triple rear camera setup, 16MP front camera, 4500mAh battery, and more.

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In-store GameStop PS5 restock coming tomorrow — how to get yours - Tom's Guide

Just in time for the weekend, GameStop is planning an in-store PS5 restock. GameStop announced (opens in new tab) it will have PS5 consoles in select stores on Saturday (July 23).

As we've seen with previous GameStop restocks, you'll need to be a PowerUp Rewards Pro member to purchase a console. (Alternatively, Amazon is accepting registrations for its PS5 bundles). Details of this GameStop PS5 stock drop come via Matt Swider (opens in new tab) of The Shortcut (opens in new tab). Matt is one of the most well-respected stock trackers around with highly dependable sources at practically every major retailer. 

This in-store restock event will begin from the opening time of each individual store (which could be as early as 8 a.m. local time). As a reminder, this PS5 restock will require you to be a PowerUp Reward Pro member. GameStop has gated all of its next-gen console restocks behind its premium membership program since early 2021, and we expect the retailer to continue this practice for the foreseeable future. 

GameStop is also notorious for selling its allocation of PS5 consoles in pre-built bundles and this restock will likely continue that trend. While bundles aren't the cheapest way to score a PS5, at least GameStop always charges the combined retail price of the items, so you're not getting price gouged. Make sure you check our GameStop promo codes page for coupons and discounts. 

If you'd rather purchase your console online or don't want to stretch your budget to cover a pricey GameStop bundle, be sure to check our PS5 restock hub. This comprehensive guide is updated daily with the latest updates across all major retailers.

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Apple Continues to Diversify Suppliers Ahead of iPhone 14 Launch - MacRumors

Apple has added to its list of suppliers for the iPhone 14 series in a bid to avoid potential supply chain shortages when mass production of the devices begins, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

In a series of tweets, Kuo said components from SG Micro have passed quality certification for the high-end iPhone 14 models, meaning the Chinese company has been greenlighted to supply components for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

SG Micro specializes in integrated circuits, and Apple will use its power management integrated circuitry in the upcoming iPhones. Kuo notes that this is the first time SG Micro has provided components for high-end iPhones, implying that its technical capabilities have reached the "tier-1 level" required for use in premium consumer electronics.

Kuo recently said that some iPhone 14 components such as display panels are facing supply chain issues, but the analyst believes the issues will have a limited impact on upcoming mass production of iPhone 14 models, which are expected to be announced in September.

The lineup is expected to include the 6.1-inch iPhone 14, 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max, 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max, but there will be no "mini" device this year.

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