Upcoming WhatsApp Privacy Feature According to reliable WhatsApp tipster WABetaInfo, the messaging app has now started to change the default setting for some users’ last seen and statuses from “Everyone” to “My Contacts” on Android and iOS. This will prevent strangers from checking your last seen and status updates. Previously, people who have your phone number could easily see your last seen and status updates on WhatsApp. It was the default setting for the last seen, status, and even the profile picture....

WhatsApp Chat Migration to a Different Phone Number In case you’re out of the loop, WhatsApp currently lets you transfer chats across the same platform and not across different platforms. Hence, the cross-platform chat migration feature was already a highly anticipated WhatsApp feature for 2021. But now, if the new report is anything to go by, WhatsApp is bringing in more flexibility in the migration process that should please users who often switch smartphones....

OxygenOS -> H2O OS, Is It? Known tipster Mukul Sharma (aka stufflistings) shared a trademark filing for “H2O OS” issued by OnePlus. This gives us an inkling that OnePlus might name the OxygenOS-ColorOS skin as H2O OS. It would be an amalgamation of OnePlus’ OS names: OxygenOS (for global markets) and HydrogenOS (for China). OnePlus giving Chemistry lessons.After OxygenOS and HydrogenOS,its H2OOS now 👀 pic.twitter.com/1qz9objAQi— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 27, 2022...

Xbox TV App Now On Samsung Smart TVs Microsoft has revealed that the 2022 Samsung Smart TVs such as the Neo QLED 8K TV series, the Neo QLED 4K TVs, the 2022 OLED TVs, and more will be able to support Xbox games via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. And it will be a pretty simple process. Users will just have to install the Xbox TV app via Samsung Gaming Hub, log in to their Microsoft and the Game Pass Ultimate accounts, and Voila!...

Mi Instant Water Purifier Q800 Launched The Mi Instant Water Purifier Q800 is primarily a water purifier, consisting of two RO filters to filter out unwanted particles from water. There’s a new primary RO-600G filter that can last up to 5 years, and a secondary one to support the primary filter. Xiaomi also says that the life of the filter unit has been increased by 150% and there is a 50% improvement in the pure-to-wastewater ratio....

Xiaomi Teases MIUI 13 in India Xiaomi recently shared a teaser tweet, which showcases the logos of previous MIUI updates, along with the phrase: “It’s 13 o’clock!” This gives us a feeling that a launch in India is just around the corner. It’s 13 o’clock! Guess what’s coming? pic.twitter.com/c7BE53JDnI— Xiaomi India | #Xiaomi11TPro ⚡️ (@XiaomiIndia) February 1, 2022 Now, it is worth mentioning that Xiaomi did not provide any release date for the arrival of MIUI 13 in India....

Pre-book Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 3 If you are planning to get a new Samsung foldable, you can pre-book it right now for Rs. 2,000 from Samsung’s online store or Samsung Shop app. This way, you can reserve your spot and get your “Next Galaxy Pre reserve – VIP Pass”. The amount you pay for pre-booking will be adjusted against the official price of the phone. Pre-booking the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Z Flip 3 also gives you additional perks including a free Galaxy SmartTag tracker worth Rs....

Now, if you are unaware, although Apple sells dual SIM iPhone models with eSIM support in the global market, the company offers iPhone models with two physical SIM slots in China. So, a YouTuber named Hugh Jeffreys took this opportunity to convert his iPhone 12 (American model) with only one physical SIM slot into a true dual nano-SIM iPhone with two physical SIM slots. To achieve this feat, Jeffreys ordered a dual nano-SIM reader from China, which is compatible with his iPhone 12, and replaced the existing SIM reader that has only one physical SIM slot....

RBI Now Allows Credit Card Linking to UPI Citing the rising inflation in the country, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made some significant changes to its monetary policies today. In an official press release, amongst various other things, RBI mentioned that Indian citizens will now be able to link their Rupay credit cards with their UPI accounts to make credit payments via the platform. Support for other credit cards is expected to be added, going forward....

Kindle Paperwhite, Paperwhite Signature Edition Launched in India Starting with the display, both the Kindle Paperwhite and Paperwhite Signature Edition come with a 6.8-inch display with 300ppi. The company claims that the display is 10% brighter than the previous models and contains 17 white and amber LED lights with support for adjustable warm light and white-on-black mode. The bezels around the display have also been reduced to only 10mm. One of the key differences between the Paperwhite and the Signature edition is that the latter features an automatic light adjustment sensor to adjust the brightness of the display based on the environmental lighting conditions....

The post for IDEAS 2.0 received a massive positive response from the OnePlus community. This post received more than 7,300 submissions from 5,427 community members. Also, more than 12,000 people liked the post and 8,800 comments were recorded. Amongst all those entries, the company finally shortlisted the features that they consider are the best and might introduce them in future versions of their mobile software. These include: So, as you can see, these are some pretty innovative feature ideas for OxygenOS, especially the native FPS counter in Game Space....

iPhone 14 Series with ProMotion Display Incoming Another popular analyst Jeff Pu suggests that the ProMotion display won’t be limited to just the Pro models and is most likely to reach all models. And that includes the standard iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Max, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This means that if you are a fan of a 120Hz screen on an iPhone, you might not necessarily have to spend a fortune on it....

Realme Phones Above Rs.20,000 Will Have 5G Support “Realme aims to be the 5G populariser in India, in Europe and other global markets. To achieve this, we will introduce 5G-enabled smartphones at democratised prices to enable users to experience the latest processor with much-enhanced capability in terms of power management, display optimisation, camera support, gaming performance, etc, and get consumers future-ready for 5G,” said Sheth in the interview. Sheth expects that 5G will revolutionize education and healthcare sectors....

Apple detailed such an iPhone in its patent titled “Electronic device with glass enclosure” that was recently granted by the USPTO. It was initially spotted by Patently Apple and includes details about a smartphone with six-sided glass enclosures and casings. The patent explains how glass could be curved, overlapped, folded, or tapered to develop an all-glass iPhone with space for components inside. The company also mentioned that the device could feature different textured glass surfaces to distinguish other regions from the input segment....

According to a recent report by analyst Neil Cybart, Apple recently surpassed the important milestone of a hundred million active Apple Watch in the global market. As per his estimation, it took five-and-a-half years for the Apple wearable to reach this adoption milestone, and he says that “Apple is still only getting started with what is possible on the wrist.” Now, it is true that the Apple Watch has been one of the most popular Apple devices to be sold in the market....

Audible Introduces 100+ Free Audiobooks English titles such as A Selection of the Cases of Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle, A Tale of Two Cities written by Charles Dickens, The Complete Chanakya Neeti (English) written by R.P. Jain, The Mystic Sinners written by Proyashi Barua, and On the Double written by Tanushree Podder are a part of the list. This curated collection of audiobooks and a wide range of others, is now free for your listening pleasure!...

Ultrahuman Ring Launched in India The Ultrahuman Ring uses advanced sensors and algorithms to track and improve users’ metabolic health by measuring their movements, sleep, blood glucose level, and more. It works with Ultrahuman’s existing fitness-tracking app that manages users’ metabolic data and also delivers timely notifications to improve their health. As for the design, the Ultrahuman Ring sports a minimal design and can withstand harsh conditions. The outer part of the smart wearable is made of titanium and coated with tungsten carbide, which the company claims are five times stronger than traditional steel....

For those unaware, BSNL’s Work@Home plan offers 5GB of daily data at 10Mbps and unlimited data beyond that limit at 1Mbps. However, it is applicable only to those who don’t have a BSNL broadband connection. BSNL’s Work@Home broadband plan will now expire on the 8th of December. According to BSNL’s circular, the plan is valid for users in all circles except Andaman and Nicobar. Judging by the repeated extensions, this customer acquisition strategy seems to be working well for BSNL....

Google has created a fireworks animation that plays on its search engine when you search for “Indian National Cricket Team”. This animation was added by Google to celebrate the historic victory of India over Australia at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, also known as the Gabba. Though it is always pleasant to see India win test matches, this one was pretty special due to a number of factors. First, the Australian Cricket team has never lost against any team at the Gabba in the last 32 years....

World’s First Sodium-Ion Solar Generator Unveiled Bluetti, a company that manufactures home power stations like generators, photovoltaic panels, and other such products, started working on sodium-based battery technology to integrate it into its next-gen power stations. Instead of developing lithium-based generators, it has turned to sodium as both metals have similar chemical properties. Moreover, compared to lithium, there is over a thousand times more sodium available in the Earth’s crust. Bluetti has integrated its sodium-based battery technology into its new NA300 sodium-ion solar generator....