Facebook-owned photo and video-sharing social networking service, Instagram allow you to temporarily deactivate your account. When you deactivate your Instagram account, your account is not deleted. However, the entire data of your profile including posts, and comments will be hidden. Instagram permits You to disable your Instagram account only once a week.
It must be noted that there is no feature within the Instagram Android or iOS application to temporarily deactivate your account. Hence, you will have to use a web browser on a PC or your smartphone.
How to deactivate your Instagram account using a PC?
To temporarily deactivate your Instagram account using a PC, follow these steps.
Log in to your Instagram account by entering your username and password.
Click your profile picture located on the top right and select the Profile option.
Click the Edit Profile option.
Scroll down and click Temporarily disable my account located at the bottom right of the page.
You will be required to select an option from the dropdown next to the question, Why are you disabling your account? It is compulsory to select a reason from the dropdown other you button to deactivate your account will not appear.
Enter your password once again and click Temporarily Disable Account.
How to deactivate your Instagram account using a PC?
How to deactivate your Instagram account using a smartphone?
To temporarily deactivate your Instagram account using a smartphone, follow these steps.
Log in to your Instagram account by entering your username and password.
Tap on your profile picture located on the top right and select the Profile option.
Tap on the Edit Profile option.
Scroll down and tap on Temporarily disable my account located at the bottom right of the page.
You will be required to choose an option from the dropdown next to the question, Why are you disabling your account? It is compulsory to choose a reason from the dropdown other you button to deactivate your account will not appear.
Type your password once again and tap on Temporarily Disable Account.
You may reactivate your account whenever you like by logging back into your account using your username and password. It is highly recommended that you write and keep your account credentials in a secure place. Since you’ll be away from Instagram for a while, forgetting your account credentials is likely.
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WhatsApp keeps on upgrading its app and features for a better user experience. The much demanded new voice messages playback speed feature and multi-device support are already under the pipeline. The company was recently spotted working on both of these features. The latter one was reportedly spotted working on public testing of multi-device support for iOS users. But in a new development, the instant messaging platform has now appeared to be in the works with another new feature that will let the users change their app’s colour.Well, according to the latest tweet by WABetaInfo WhatsApp is developing a new feature. In the future, the users will be able to change colours in the chatbox as well as go for a darker shade of green for the text on the screen. The tweet reads, “WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows changing some colors in their app.” Image Courtesy: WABetaInfoThe messaging app was also seen working on bringing an option to change the playback speed for voice message. Though this feature is under development and will be able in a future iOS/Android update. As per the publisher, WhatsApp is working on 3 different playback speeds for voice messages with a fresh UI. The playback speed can be simply changed by tapping the speed label: 1.0X, 1.5X and 2.0X are the available options. The app is also expected to support lower playback speeds.As per WABetaInfo, the feature is under development and there are no further details at the time. At the moment the company is working with lots of features and multi-devices login is believed to be a much-needed feature. The Facebook-owned popular instant messaging platform WhatsApp appeared to be working on public testing of this feature for support for the iOS users. Some screenshots were also shared which shows in future the users will be able to use the web application of the app without having to keep their phones connected to the Internet. This functionality is expected to be available on other devices including mobile phones. While the log out feature on WhatsApp is said to be for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business so the users do not need to delete or uninstall the instant messaging app and would be able to simply log out of an account.
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Noise, an Indian wearables company headquartered in Gurugram, has launched its new Noise Buds Play true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The company markets itself as “Made in India”. Moreover, the tagline of the new earphones says “How India likes to play”. Noise has been rated among the top 5 wireless earphones brands in India.
The new Noise Buds Play earphones come loaded with the latest technologies like Tru Bass, Google Fast Pair, in-ear wear detection, and IPX4 rating. The earphones are expected to offer tough competition to the existing player in the earphones industry like Sony, Boat, and JBL.
What are the features of Noise Buds Play earphones?
The breakdown of features of the new Noise Buds Play earphones is given below.
Sound Quality
The new Noise Buds Play earphones come are designed using Tru Bass technology. The 10mm dynamic drivers produce full bass and offer a high-quality sound. You get a quad-mic setup i.e. each earbud is installed with two microphones for excellent audio capture. The device is capable of offering an environmental noise cancellation of up to -25dB for disturbance-free communication during calls.
Efficiency
The Noise Buds Play earphones come with an in-ear wear detection feature. This feature ensures that the earbuds play music only as long as the earbuds are intact in your ear. As soon as you remove them, the music automatically stops playing. The device offers a total playtime of up to 25 hours. You get a USB Type-C charging port to ensure that the earbuds get fully charged within 90 minutes.
What are the features of Noise Buds Play earphones?
Comfort & Convenience
The Noise Buds Play earphones are light in weight and the ergonomic design ensures that you can wear them over a sustained period without discomfort. You get an IPX4 rating for water resistance i.e. the device is resistant towards splashes. The earphones offer handy features to control your listening experience. With on-ear touch controls on either earbud, you can adjust volume, attend calls, and ask Google Assistant or Siri.
Connectivity
The Noise Buds Play earphones come with excellent connectivity features. You get Bluetooth 5.0 technology for fast and stable pairing. Moreover, the Google Fast Pair technology enables the earbuds to use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to discover nearby devices with minimum battery consumption. The earphones are fully compatible with all Android and iOS devices.
What is the price of Noise Buds Play earphones? Where can you buy them?
Apple iOS 14.5 will come with an updated version of Siri that will offer two new voices. Instead of providing the default female voice, users will be asked to choose the desired voice for Siri. The new feature is introduced in iOS 14.5 beta 6 and will be available to all users in the stable iOS 14.5 stable release.
According to Apple, “We’re excited to introduce two new Siri voices for English speakers and the option for Siri users to select the voice they want when they set up their device. This is a continuation of Apple’s long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion and products and services that are designed to better reflect the diversity of the world we live in”.
Will Apple devices no longer have the default female voice for Siri?
The familiar female voice of Siri comes as a default setting of Apple devices in most countries. However, in some countries, the same devices have been launched with the default male voice. The new iOS update will not only bring enhancements to the existing default voices but also offer new voices. The users can decide during the device setup which voice they want. They can also switch to a preferred voice anytime in the Settings.
Why does Apple want to bring new voices for Siri in iOS 14.5?
Apple decided to remove the female Siri voice as the default voice to address the ongoing debate over gender bias. Most tech companies prefer to set a female voice as the default voice in their voice assistants. This convention is believed to provide fuel to the notion that women are naturally and must be willing to do a service or assist others.
According to a report by the United Nations in 2019, Siri as the default voice in Apple devices emboldens the belief that “women are obliging, docile, and eager-to-please helpers.”
Thus, Apple believes that giving liberty to the user to decide the voice for Siri would reduce the heat of the gender-bias debate and shall promote equality.
Why does Apple want to bring new voices for Siri in iOS 14.5?
How to use new voices in Siri?
Once you install the stable release of iOS 14.5 on your Apple device, you can easily switch voices for Siri in the Settings. However, if you own a new Apple device, you shall be prompted at the start-up to choose a voice for Siri.
Besides the existing male and female voices in respective countries, you will get the additional voices. To switch to a new voice, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice.
What is the technology behind the new voices of Siri?
Apple has implemented its Neural Text-to-Speech (Neural TTS) technology to design the new voices. The company has rigorously trained the voices so that they sound accurate and natural. Besides, the existing female and male voices of Siri voices have been upgraded by implemented the Neural TTS technology.
According to reports, Siri installed on Apple devices takes around 25 billion requests per month across more than 500 million devices. Currently, Siri supports 21 languages spread across 26 countries worldwide.
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Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra has just landed in the global market and soon it is will make its way to the Indian market. The device is also a strong contender to the newly launched OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X60 Pro Plus in the same price segment. The device has also received a lot of praise from DxOMark for its pro-grade camera performance. The Chinese tech firm has not yet reported the pricing of the smartphone for India but we have learnt from industry insiders that the phone will retail in India over Rs 70,000 price point.Xiaomi officially announced the arrival of the Mi 11 Ultra as its latest premium smartphone in the Indian market. The company has set the launch of the smartphone on April 23 in the country. Prior to its launch in the country, the device has already been introduced in the company’s home market China. We are aware of its blueprint as well as the Chinese pricing, however, the company is expected to reveal the pricing of the smartphone for India on the day of launch only. According to industry insiders, Mi Ultra will come to India with a starting price of Rs 70,000. It should be noted that the speculated pricing is even higher than the OnePlus 9 Pro, Vivo X60 Pro+ and Apple iPhone 12 Mini.Yes, we understand that many of you are anxiously waiting for Xiaomi to launch its newest premium model in the Indian market, which is expected to burn a hole in the pocket. Till now Mi 11 Ultra is the most expensive smartphone ever offered by the company in the country. Noticeably in China, the price of the device starts at CNY 5,999 (approx Rs 66,400) for the 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, whereas the 12GB with 256GB storage variant at CNY 6,499 (approx Rs 72,000) and the 12GB RAM with 512GB storage variant priced at CNY 6,999 (approx Rs 77,500). In fact, the price of the Special Edition with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage has been set at CNY 6,999 that changes to Rs 77,500.The publisher also emphasizes that initially, Xiaomi will import its early units from China rather than local manufacturing in India. Therefore the required import duty and additional taxes on the smartphone will result in some price hike.The Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Ultra comes with top of the line flagship features. It comprises a quad-curved 6.81-inch 2K WQHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate panel with a 240Hz touch sampling rate support. In addition to this, there is a secondary 1.1-inch AMOLED touch screen with 126×294 pixels of resolution. The phone runsMIUI 12 on top of Android 11 out of the box and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with Adreno 660 GPU.For the cameras, there is a triple rear camera setup with a multi-functional secondary display for notifications, battery level, and weather alerts. It consists of a 50-megapixel Samsung GN2 primary wide-angle sensor with f/1.95 aperture andOIS support. Also, there are two 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 ultra-wide-angle and tele-macro sensors (5x optical and 120x digital zoom) onboard. All three sensors support 8K video recording at 24fps. Upfront, there is a 20-megapixel sensor for taking selfies and video calling.The phone is backed by a5,000mAh battery, which has support for 67W wired and wireless fast charging tech along with a 10W reverse wireless charging tech.
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Apple Inc., the American multinational technology company, has blocked updates from those applications that do not conform to the Tracking Transparency rules. As a result, applications shall not be permitted to access your data without your permission.
Why would Apple iOS 14.5 block updates of some application?
An installed application interacts with the smartphone through a Software Development Kit (SDK). The SDK enables the application to interact and utilise the hardware and software resources of the device. However, SDKs can also be used to track sensitive information like device model, fingerprint, and IP address. This information may be utilised to build a user profile and send unauthorised recommendations.
Apple decided to protect the privacy of its users by obstructing applications that utilise Adjust SDK. It is a particular type of SDKs that use device fingerprinting. Although the use of Adjust SDK is legitimate, the company is determined to eliminate applications that use this feature without explicit consent.
How will Apple iOS 14.5 prevent apps from tracking you?
According to reports, the Apple iOS 14.5 will come with a stringent according to which, applications shall demand permission from the user to use factors that identify a device like a device model, fingerprint, and IP address.
Apple recently refused several applications from being placed on the App Store including Radish Fiction, Heetch, and Innovated Games. The company has also informed the rejected application developers that their application utilised sensitive information for profiling and user-tracking.
How was Apple’s decision to block some application updates in iOS 14.5 greeted?
Apple’s decision to bring a strict privacy policy in the new Apple iOS 14.5 has created dissatisfaction for several companies. The decision is a setback for big companies including Facebook that earn revenue through targeted advertisement. As per a former Facebook employee, the new privacy policy in Apple iOS 14.5 would severely impact firms that work on user data collection.
Apple’s new decision has also put hurdles on application developers. The iOS 14.5 shall prevent applications from taking information related to the user. As a result, mobile developers will not have sufficient means to figure out applications designed by them. Developing and testing mobile application without sufficient information about the hardware, software, and users is like walking with a blindfold on.
How was Apple’s decision to block some application updates in iOS 14.5 greeted?
When will Apple release iOS 14.5 and what steps are being taken by application developers?
According to the policy of Apple’s App Store, the responsibility to monitor the application lies with the app developer. To ensure that applications don’t violate the privacy policy of the new iOS 14.5, one has to make changes to its Adjust SDK. Now, applications utilising Adjust SDK will not run codes to access sensitive information like CPU type and battery status.
Apple has already released six beta version of iOS 14.5. However, the official release date is yet to be announced. Since the App Tracking Transparency rules are now being implemented on application updates, we can expect the new iOS 14.5 to arrive soon globally.
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Twitter is bringing animated stickers to Fleets. Twitter Fleets are temporary posts similar to Instagram Stories that remain on a user’s profile for 24 hours. However, unlike Instagram, Fleets can be posted and are visible only on Twitter mobile applications. Twitter tested out the testing process of the Fleet’s animated stickers with users in Japan.
Why does Twitter want to bring animated stickers to Fleets?
Twitter has been testing the Fleet’s animated stickers since February 2021 and is expected to bring more features soon. Other social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook have dozens of features not only to make the Stories appealing but also to make them interactive.
Since Fleets was launched quite late, it only provides basic options to the users to create their Stories. Probably, Twitter opted to uphold its elegant interface and refrained from adding fancy features to Fleets. However, options like polls and AR filters have boosted the usage of platforms like Instagram and Snapchat. Even Linked provides stickers to include in the Stories. Thus, Twitter hardly had any reason not to bring animated stickers to its Fleets.
How to use Twitter Fleets’ animated stickers?
Twitter will now allow users to enhance the appearance of their Fleets by adding animated Twemojis and GIF. To get new stickers, users just have to tap o the smiley face icon in the Twitter Fleets section. They can also the search bar to find the desired stickers.
According to a tweet by Twitter Support, “Your Fleets just got an upgrade. Now you can express yourself in the conversation with stickers. Add GIFs and Twemojis to a Fleet by tapping the icon, on Android and iOS”.
How to use Twitter Fleets’ animated stickers?
What is the significance of the Twitter Fleets’ new animated stickers?
A picture is indeed worth a thousand words. When it comes to posting a picture or thoughts on social media, the importance of animated stickers can’t be denied. They shall enhance the emotion of the content and the context of Twitter Fleets. Moreover, animated stickers are the best ways to express even the most serious and sarcastic views in a comical manner.
Besides making the Fleets more interactive, the new animated stickers will offer users new ways to express themselves. As Fleets evolve with time, it is expected to get new features that would make it stand out among other platforms like Snapchat and Instagram Stories. Recently, Twitter released some innovative features like voice DMs and voice tweets. As the company is a firm believer in freedom of speech, it is constantly working to provide people with handy features to express themselves.
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Samsung is all set to launch two new mobile handsets in India soon. The firm has teased to bring Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 on April 5. A dedicated microsite has also been created on Flipkart to tease its availability. Ahead of the launch, the key specs and the designs of both smartphones have also been revealed. Both the devices will come with a waterdrop-style display. While the former one is to come with a 60Hz refresh rate support, the latter one refreshes at 90Hz. A triple rear camera and quad rear cameras are there on the phones respectively.Samsung took to Twitter to announce the arrival of Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 in the Indian market. As said, the launch of both devices is set for April 5 at 12 noon. The dedicated microsite not only revealed the design of the smartphone but also threw some light on the key specs that both the devices are going to feature.Speaking of the specifications, the listing for the Samsung Galaxy F02s reveals that the device is going to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display having 60Hz refresh rate support. It is confirmed to be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz. The phone is listed to feature a triple rear camera set up headlined with a 13-megapixel primary sensor. According to the company, the Galaxy F02s will house a 5,000mAh battery to deliver a full day charge.Samsung Galaxy F02sThe company has not yet revealed the pricing but Samsung Galaxy F02s is rumoured to be available with a starting price of Rs 8,999. In the past, the device was also spotted at the Google Play Console listing suggesting to run on Android 10. On the other hand, a separate microsite for the superior Samsung Galaxy F12 reveals that the smartphone will feature a 6.5-inch HD+ Infinity-V Display and it refreshes at 90Hz. The quad rear camera setup on the phone will include a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Additionally, the mobile phone will be backed by a 6,000mAh battery. Under the hood, there will be an Exynos 850 SoC. It will further include a USB Type-C port for charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack.While the launch is set for the next week Smasung is expected to spill more beans as far as the specs and the pricing is concerned.
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Popular for manufacturing gaming-centric laptops, MSI today announced the launch of its new series of Summit laptops. The product line includes MSI Summit E16 Flip and MSI Pen along with Summit E13 Flip Evo 2-in-1 laptops. In addition to this, the company has also launched MSI USB-C Docking Station Gen 2. All these devices were introduced at “MSIology: Determined to Succeed 2021” virtual event. According to the company, the laptops will be available in India later this year at MSI’s exclusive stores and authorized resellers and platforms. Commenting on the announcement, Green Lin, Regional Marketing Manager, MSI, said “We are always pushing boundaries when it comes to product innovation and providing the ultimate user experience. Keeping this in mind, we have designed laptops that are the perfect companions for people who spend more time working remotely. The brand-new Summit series laptops can seamlessly blend into the user’s work, social occasions, family time, and different scenarios. It demonstrates that the laptop has become like a partner at work, a bestie to enjoy entertainment together, or a loyal sidekick who secures your data, aiding you to face the dynamic fast-paced challenge in the new modern era.”Summit E13 Flip Evo and Summit E16 Flip 2-in-1 laptoptech specsSummit E13 Flip Evo, which has claimed the “Best of CES 2021” award comes in 13-inch screen size with a 16:10 aspect ratio. The chassis of the laptop is built by the CNC machining process, it features an ergonomic 360-degree hinge for variable working scenarios. It will be available in a special Ink-Black or Pure-White case with shining streamline edges. Summit E13 Flip EvoBased on the Intel Evo platform, the Summit E13 Flip Evo features the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor paired with the Intel Iris Xe graphics. This MSI laptop is the first to come with the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology for faster and smooth WiFi coverage. In addition to this, there is Thunderbolt 4 support along with other connectivity options such as PCIe Gen4 SSD, USB-A (3.2) port, USB-C (4.0) port with PD and DisplayPort and a 3.5mm audio jack. There is a webcam for video calls with triple protection that includes an indicator light, an on/off hotkey, and a thoughtful physical switch on the side of the laptop. Moreover, it also comes integrated with MSI AI Noise Cancellation and the Noise Reduction CAM for the uninterrupted professional working environment for constant meetings.Summit E16 FlipThe Summit E16 Flip is a 16-inch 2-in-1 convertible laptop. It comes in an Ink-Black design with diamond-cut edges. Powered by the latest 11th Gen. Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA graphics card E16 Flip features a new thermal design – Dynamic Cooler Boost. The system only produces 35dB sound even when the CPU is under full load, while the competitor laptops generate in the average range of 45 to 60dB. MSI PenMSI Pen and USB-C Docking Station Gen2The MSI Pen has been awarded at the 2021 CES. It provides 4096-level pressure sensitivity and equips with MPP2.0 technology for a more stable connection. MSI Pen Control allows users to customize functions of the pen button, and more conveniently, shows battery life on the screen. MSI USB-C Docking Station Gen2MSI USB-C Docking Station Gen2 is capable of connecting up to 3 displays and with 5 extra USB ports for users. It provides 100W power output,4K video and data transmission, therefore, saving time.
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HMD Global Nokia Mobile recently sent invitations regarding a launch event to media houses. The event is expected to take place on April 8, 2021.
What is the event all about?
According to the invitation, the launch event will begin at 3 PM as per the UK time (7:30 PM IST). The invitation does not say anything regarding the smartphones that shall be launched. However, reports say that Nokia will release its smartphones in the X-series and the G-series. In the X-series, the company may showcase Nokia X10 and Nokia X20. These smartphones will be 5G smartphones belonging to a budget range. Nokia’s G-series will consist of Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 smartphones.
What are the expected features of the Nokia G-series?
The Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 shall come loaded with features. Both smartphones will feature 6.38-inch HD+ displays and may run on the Android 11 operating system. Each device may arrive in 32GB and 64GB variants accompanied by 3GB or 4GB of RAM. You may also get the facility of memory expansion up to 512GB through microSD cards. Nokia G10 may be powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 processor while Nokia G20 may house a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC.
The G-series is expected to offer a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP primary lens, a 2MP depth lens, a 5MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor. You may also get an 8MP front camera for clicking selfies. Each of the smartphones is reported to be powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging. The two devices are expected to sport Blue and Purple colours.
What are the expected features of the upcoming Nokia smartphones?
What are the expected features of the Nokia X-series?
The Nokia X10 5G and Nokia X20 5G smartphones are expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC and may run the Android 11 operating system. The Nokia X10 5G may offer 32GB storage with 6GB RAM while the Nokia X20 5G may arrive with 128GB storage accompanied by 6GB RAM. While the Nokia X10 5G will be available in Green and White colours, the Nokia X20 5G will sport Blue and Sand shades.
The Nokia X20 5G is reported to have a quad rear camera setup with a 48MP primary lens, a 5MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. You may also get a 16MP front camera for taking selfies. The device will be powered by a 4,500mAh battery supported by 10W fast charging.
How much will the upcoming smartphones cost?
In India, the Nokia G10 and Nokia G20 are reported to arrive at the starting price of ₹11,999. In Europe, smartphones phones may cost around EUR 139 and EUR 169 respectively. The Nokia X10 5G is expected to cost around EUR 300 (approx ₹25,800) while the Nokia X20 5G is reported to be priced at EUR 349 (approx ₹30,000).
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