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Top 4 ways to mark text messages as read on Android (2024)
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Mark all SMS text messages as read
Step 1: The first step is to take your phone and open the default messages app on your phone.
Step 2: After you have opened the default messages app on the phone it is time to jump into the settings of the app.
Step 3: If your phone has Google messages installed on it then click on the three-dot menu on the right side of the search box.
Step 4: You will see an option to mark all messages as read, tap on that and that is it.
Mark an individual SMS text message as read
Step 1: Launch the messages app on your phone. Step 2: Long-press the text message you want to mark as read. Step 3: Hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Select Mark as Read.
Mark a message on WhatsApp as read
Step 1: Launch WhatsApp on your phone. Step 2: Long press the conversation you want to mark as read. Step 3: Hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Select Mark as Read.
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Mark a message on Telegram as Read
Step 1: Launch Telegram on your phone. Step 2: Long press the message you want to mark as read. Step 3: Hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 4: Select Mark as Read.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I mark all SMS text messages as read on my phone?
Launch the messages app, hit the ellipses, and select ‘Mark all as read’.How do I auto-delete OTPs on my phone?
Go to Google Messages>Profile>Message settings>General>Message organisation and turn on the toggle switch for ‘Auto-delete OTPs after 24 hours’.How do I turn off read receipts on WhatsApp?
Launch WhatsApp, hit the ellipses, go to Settings>Privacy and turn off the toggle switch for ‘Read Receipts’. Read Also: Google introduces two new features to protect its AndroidConclusion
Different phones with different message apps have different ways to mark all messages as read. But on most phones, you will find this option under the three-dot menu. Just click on the three-dot menu option on your phone and hit the ‘mark as all read’ option and you will be able to mark all the conversations as read in the messages app on Android.Top 7 PC and Console games to look out for in the first three months of 2022
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Horizon Forbidden West
The Horizon Forbidden West is an open-world game about a warrior woman who starts off looking for her long-lost mother and ends up solving the reason why her world is destroyed by dreadful animalistic robots. It might also have new machines to take down including giant robot snakes, new environments to play around and new characters to encounter. The game will be available for both PS 4 and PS 5. The game will be a sequel to Horizon Zero Dawn. The game is developed by Guerrilla Games and it is set to be released on 18 February 2022.
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an upcoming action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware. Combat in Elden Ring relies heavily on character-building elements which were also found in previous Souls games and related intellectual properties, such as calculated & close-ranged melee-based combat with the use of skills, magic abilities, as well as blocking and dodging abilities. It was announced in 2019 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, the game is now set to release on 25 February.
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Dying Light 2: Stay Human
If you love Zombie movies and video games then Dying Light 2 will be a game for you. Guess by the name it is an action role-playing survival horror video game in which you have to survive the zombie apocalypse. The game is set 20 years after Dying Light, starting with a new main character named Aiden Caldwell who has parkour skills. In the game, the fighting will mostly be using melee weapons. The melee weapons have a limited lifespan and will degrade as the player uses them in combat. Long-range weapons such as crossbows, shotguns, and spears can be used as well. The game is set to be released on 4th February 2022.
Untitled The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2
Untitled The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 is going to be an action-adventure game. The game is a sequel to the Untitled The Legend of Zelda series and is aimed to be released for Nintendo Switch, the game is developed by Nintendo and will be released in the first quarter of 2022. Since it is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild, the same story will continue. Nintendo has released only two trailers since 2019 for the game till now.
SIFU
Sifu is an upcoming action-adventure game which is developed by Sloclap. The game will be played from a third-person perspective and will be a new kung-fu game from French game developers. The game was inspired by the kung fu movies of Jackie Chan and includes over 150 unique kung-fu attacks. Players can also block strikes and use attack combos for additional tactical opportunities. The game will be released on 8 February 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 users.
CrossfireX
CrossfireX is an upcoming first-person shooter video game, the game is going to be the third game in the CrossFire series. The game is developed by Smilegate Entertainment and It is a free-to-play online multiplayer game just like CS GO in which there are two opposing teams with different missions. The classic mode sees the attacking team attempting to plant a bomb while the defending team has to stop the team from planting the bomb or defusing the bomb. It will be released on February 10, 2022, for Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One.
Evil Dead: The Game
Evil Dead is a very popular game series from Saber Interactive. Evil Dead: The Game is an upcoming video game that features both cooperative gameplay and player vs player combat as well as skill tree mechanics. The game will be released on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and S and it will be released in February 2022.
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What is MHL and how to best use it?
MHL stands for Mobile High-definition Link, MHL uses a five-pin connection to deliver up to 1080p picture quality, 192khz sound quality, and 7.1 channel surround sound. You can connect your smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices to a TV or a monitor and share the smartphone’s display on it. In short, it is a wired form of Google Chromecast that lets you screencast to a TV with some wires. The plus point here is that since it is a wired connection there is zero latency between the phone and the screen.
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How to use MHL
There are a few items required if you want to screencast with the help of MHL.
- The source device (smartphone, tablet, or any other phone) and the display device (TV or monitor) must have an MHL connection feature. If it doesn’t then you can also use an MHL-to-HDMI adaptor. You can check out if your device supports MHL or not by clicking here.
- An MHL cable.
Now that you have all the items required it is just time to Plug and Play! Just connect one end of the HDMI cable to the adapter and the other end to the TV.
Now connect your smartphone with the MHL adapted using the micro USB or Type-C port on the adapter (depending upon your phone type). Once you have connected everything you will be able to see your smartphone’s display to your TV.
And it is that simple to get used to MHL technology, this can be a very useful hack if you do not have a smart TV or Google Chromecast at your home. MHL cables are freely available in markets and also on Amazon.
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Samsung Galaxy A12 has been reduced in price: Here’s what it currently costs
The Samsung Galaxy A13 5G will be available in India shortly as the device is tipped to launch in February. Ahead of the official launch the company has reduced the price of the Samsung Galaxy A12 that launched in India last year. Both the 4GB RAM and 6GB RAM variants of the smartphone are now available at a lowered price.
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Samsung Galaxy A12 new price details
The Samsung Galaxy A12 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which was previously priced at Rs 13,999, has been reduced to Rs 12,999. In the same way, the device’s 6GB RAM and 128GB storage option has also been reduced by Rs 1,000 to Rs 15,499. This model was earlier available at Rs 16,499. The device will be available in three colour options of Black, Blue, and White and can be purchased via the company’s official website in the country.
Samsung Galaxy A12 tech specs
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a 6.5-inch HD+ TFT Infinity-V Display with a resolution of 720×1,600 pixels. On top of Android 11, it runs One UI Core. There’s an octa-core Exynos 850 SoC under the hood, along with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. A microSD card may be used to extend the internal storage up to 1TB.
The Samsung Galaxy A12 has a quad-camera configuration on the back, with a 48-megapixel main sensor and an f/2.0 aperture. A 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture are also included. A front-facing 8-megapixel selfie sensor with an f/2.2 aperture is included.
The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that charges at 15W over a USB Type-C connection. It includes LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 3.5mm headphone connector for connection. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an accelerometer, ambient light, magnetometer, and proximity sensor are among the phone’s sensors.
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3 January 2022 Amazon Quiz Answers
Question 1: Which Irish bowler took the first hat trick of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup?
Answer: Curtis CampherQuestion 2: Who joined hands with Barack Obama in 2021 for a podcast titled Renegades: Born in the USA?
Answer: Bruce SpringteenQuestion 3: What is the name of the upcoming COVID-19 vaccine, soon to be launched by Biological E?
Answer: CorbavaxQuestion 4: This statue depicts which iconic music group?
Answer: The BeatlesQuestion 5: Which of these actors played this iconic character in The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn?
Answer: Jamie Bell For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.Vivo Y21T with 50-megapixel triple rear camera set up launched
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Vivo Y21T price and availability details
Vivo Y21T has debuted in Indonesia in a single 6GB RAM with a 128GB storage variant. The device there is priced at IDR 3,099,000 that translates to Rs 16,200. The smartphone comes in two colour options of Midnight Blue and Pearl While and is now available for pre-orders in the country. Besides this, the Vivo Y21T India launch is tipped to take place next week. The phone is said to be available with a price tag of Rs 16,490.
Vivo Y21T specifications
Vivo Y21T is highlighted with a 6.51-inch HD+ display with 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. It operates on Funtouch OS 12 on top of Android 11 out of the box. The mobile phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage option which can also be expanded up to 1TB via microSD card. The built-in storage may also be used to practically increase the RAM to up to 2GB. The Vivo Y21T sports a triple rear camera arrangement that includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. In addition, the device has an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/1.8 aperture. The newly launched handset has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5, GPS/ A-GPS, FM radio, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone port as connectivity options. An accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, and proximity sensor are among the sensors onboard. There is also a fingerprint scanner on the side. The Vivo Y21T has a 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging capabilities. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date using the Gadget Bridge Android App. You can find the latest car and bike news here.Jabra Elite 4 Active TWS earbuds with active noise cancellation launched in India
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Jabra Elite 4 Active price in India and availability details
Jabra Elite 4 Active true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones have been launched in India at a price tag of Rs 10,999. The device will be offered in three colour options of Black, Mint, and Navy. In terms of availability, the audio device can be purchased via both Amazon and Flipkart in the country.

