Instagram has stated that it will begin testing new ways for users to confirm their age in India today. It will ask users to upload their ID or take a video selfie to prove their age if they try to change their date of birth on Instagram from under the age of 18 to 18 or older.Instagram in its announcement said, “Starting today, we’re expanding this test to additional countries including India and Brazil. We plan to expand to the UK and EU before the end of the year. We’re also removing Social Vouching as an option to verify age from the test to make some improvements.”In order to ensure that teenagers and adults are having the appropriate experience for their age group, it is testing this. In the US, testing started in June of this year, and it is now spreading to Brazil and India.As stated by the business If someone tries to change their Instagram date of birth from under the age of 18 to over 18, Instagram will ask them to prove their age by one of three methods: uploading their ID, taking a video selfie, or asking people who know them to do so. This is being tested so that the company can ensure that both teens and adults are having the appropriate experience for their age group. In order to protect users’ privacy, Instagram is also collaborating with Yoti, a business that specialises in online age verification.The company via blog post said, “In 2019, we began asking people to provide their age when signing up for Instagram. Since then, we’ve made this a requirement. Knowing people’s age allows us to provide appropriate experiences to different age groups, specifically teens.”To register for Instagram, users must be at least 13 years old. Our minimum age is higher in certain countries than in others. When it determines that a user is a teen (13–17), it offers them experiences that are appropriate for their age, such as defaulting them into private accounts, blocking unwelcome interaction from adults they don’t know, and limiting the ways that advertisers may reach them with advertisements.
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YouTube has started rolling out unique handles for its creators this month. A YouTube handle will serve as a unique identifier for your channel and will show up on Channel pages as well as Shorts. Users can tag the Channel in comments using the unique handle. However, not every user can get a YouTube handle, there are certain eligibility requirements that need to be met first. In this article, we show you how to get a YouTube handle and make a personalised URL for your YouTube channel.Read Also: In India, NortonLifeLock releases Norton AntiTrack for more privacy against online tracking
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What are the basic eligibility criteria to get a YouTube handle or personalised URL?
If you want to get a personalised YouTube URL or handle, your channel must meet the following basic criteria.
Your channel must have 100 more subscribers.
Your channel/account must be at least 30 days old.
Your channel must have a profile picture.
There must be a banner image on your channel page.
How to get a personalised youtube URL
Step 1: Go to www.youtube.com and log in with your account.Step 2: Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘YouTube Studio’.Step 3: Scroll down the side menu on the left and select ‘Customisation’.Step 4: Click on the ‘Basic Info’ tab.Step 5: Click on the Channel URL box and type in the personalised URL you want.Step 6: Select Confirm. Your YouTube URL will be changed.You can change your YouTube URL any time you want. Simply follow the steps mentioned above and select ‘Delete’ under Channel URL. Type in a new unique URL and hit ‘Confirm’.
How to get a YouTube handle
YouTube has started rolling out handles for the creators on the website. The process to reserve your YouTube handle is fairly simple if you’re eligible to get one. Here’s how you can get your own handle.Step 1: Go to www.youtube.com/handle.Step 2: In the window that pops up, type in your desired handle. If the handle is available, a green tick will appear next to it.Step 3: Select ‘Confirm Selection’.Your desired handle will be assigned to your channel. Read Also: Google Pixel 7 Vs iPhone 14: Battle between Android Vs iOS
Conclusion
This is how you can get a YouTube handle and a personalised YouTube URL for your account or channel. One of the many benefits of having a handle is that it is unique to your channel. YouTube allows multiple channels to have the same name, but a handle is reserved for one account. This makes it easy to identify a channel and tag it wherever you want.
A few years back, if you were worried about your smartphone spying on you, you’d be labelled a conspiracy nut. Now, with services like Google’s Voice Assistant and Amazon Echo, surveillance has taken the form of convenience and has made its way into our pockets. The Google Assistant on your smartphone is always monitoring surrounding sounds for the ‘Hey Google’ or ‘OK Google’ keywords. While voice commands are certainly very helpful, especially while driving, for a lot of people it is not worth giving up their privacy. In this article, we show you how to stop your Android phone from listening to you secretly. Read Also: In India, NortonLifeLock releases Norton AntiTrack for more privacy against online tracking
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Turn off Google Assistant
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Google.Step 2: Scroll down and tap on ‘Settings for Google apps’ and select ‘Search, Assistant, and Voice’.Step 3: Tap on ‘Voice’ and from the following window select ‘Voice Match’.Step 4: Turn the toggle bar for ‘Hey Google’ off.The voice assistant commands on your phone will be turned off. Your smartphone will not use the microphone at all times to scan for those keywords.
Turn off Google Assistant for Android Auto
The Google Voice Assistant for Android Auto is turned on by default. You will have to turn it off separately, even after disabling the Google Assistant on your smartphone. Here’s how you can do that.Step 1: Go to Settings and select Advanced Features.Step 2: Select Android Auto.Step 3: Tap on ‘Hey Google’ detection and turn the toggle bar off for ‘While driving’.
Turn off Microphone access for Google
If you want to go the extra mile, you can entirely turn off the microphone access for the Google app on your smartphone. Here’s how.Step 1: Go to Settings and select Apps.Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Google’.Step 3: Tap on ‘Permissions’.Step 4: Under the ‘Allowed’ section, tap on ‘Microphone’ and select ‘Don’t Allow’.Google will not be able to access your smartphone’s microphone.
Bonus Tip
Turn off Google Assistant entirely
If you don’t use Google Assistant that often, you can turn it off entirely. Here’s how.Step 1: Go to Settings and select Google.Step 2: Scroll down and tap on ‘Settings for Google apps’ and select ‘Search, Assistant, and Voice’.Step 3: Tap on ‘Google Assistant’, scroll down and select ‘General’.Step 4: Turn the toggle bar off for Google Assistant in order to disable it.If you do not wish to turn off Google Assistant, you can simply change the preferred input from voice to keyboard.Read Also:Google Pixel 7 Vs iPhone 14: Battle between Android Vs iOS
Conclusion
This is how you can stop your Android phone from listening to you secretly. You can also access your previous voice search history by going to the Google My Activity page. Google maintains a record of your search history, and this includes voice commands as well. In the My Activity page go to Assistant>Voice and Audio to hear all your past recordings.
Lenovo has just added the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) to its array of premium tablets. The brand-new Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) comes with minor improvements over the model before that is P11 Pro. It has a dual-tone design and glass-like finish.
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Lenovo Tab P11 Pro price in India and availability
The cost of the 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and hard Lenovo Precision Pen 3 combination for the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) is Rs 39,999. Starting on October 17, it can be purchased at Lenovo Exclusive Stores, Amazon.in, and Lenovo.com. Soon, it will also be accessible through additional offline shopping channels. The tablet is available in the Storm Grey colour option.
Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) specifications
The 11.2-inch cinematic OLED display on the Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) has a 2560 x 1536-pixel resolution. It comes with a 15:9 aspect ratio and has a refresh rate of 120 Hz, a touch sampling rate of 360 Hz, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+ are also supported.The Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd generation) is powered by a new MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor with an integrated Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU. 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage are onboard and can be expanded to 1TB using a microSD card slot. It comes pre-installed with Android 12 OS. The tab can convert from a tablet to a laptop with the optional detachable keyboard with a built-in trackpad inspired by ThinkPad.The Lenovo Precision Pen 3 is an optional accessory that may magnetically attach to the smartphone for wireless charging and storage if writing is preferred. The Bluetooth-enabled pen automatically couples with the tablet and has a configurable button on its side that may be used to remotely control documents, music, photos, and recordings that are displayed on-screen. Lenovo Instant Memo allows users to instantly take notes by just holding the button while the screen is locked. The Tablet has quad speakers powered by JBL that support Dolby Atmos for audio. The tablet has an 8MP front-facing selfie camera and a 13MP back camera.The tablet is powered by an 8,200mAh battery cell, which can reportedly last up to 14 hours.Additionally, the Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) supports Google Kids Space, which was previously available on the Tab M10 Plus (3rd Gen). The Google Kids Space is intended to be a special place where children can learn, create, and develop. When a child launches Kids Space, they are shown a selection of high-quality books, applications, and videos. Kids can develop their imagination and become experts in the areas they enjoy thanks to this special mode.With the help of Lenovo Freestyle, consumers can wirelessly connect their Android tablets to their Lenovo Windows PC and use them as either a portable second screen to expand their desktop or a wireless touch screen for their laptop.
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Motorola has recently introduced a lot of smartphones. The company now has everything from low-cost, medium, to high-end smartphones. The Motorola cell phones that we have so far tested have been quite excellent. The Moto G32 has been in our testing for more than a week, and so far, it appears to be a respectable phone for the money. It has an integrated 680 SoC and uses the Android 12 OS. For water and dust resistance, the phone is IP52 rated. The phone also sports a triple-rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor. How did the smartphone fare in our tests? Let’s find out.
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Moto G32 review: Design and Display
First and foremost, the Moto G32’s design is something we truly appreciated. Although it still has a plastic back, the appearance of the new Moto G smartphone is very different from the previous models’ rather dull aesthetics.The panel also makes fingerprints and smudges less obvious than they would be on a glossy surface in general. Therefore, even without a cover, the G32 does not look as unkempt as it would. The phone’s back also has a triple camera module and the recognisable Moto batwing logo.The phone’s size is quite ergonomic and somebody with little hands won’t have any issues with the way the weight is distributed. Our fingers landed flawlessly on the phone’s side-mounted fingerprint sensor, but the sensor itself is a little sluggish. Along with a volume rocker, the fingerprint scanner also serves as the power button.The tactile sensation on the buttons is also good. Unlike the left side, which contains a dual SIM slot (can house 2 SIM cards and a micro-USB card to expand memory up to 1TB). A microphone is located on the top frame, while a 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, USB Type-C port, and speaker grille are located on the bottom border.Additionally, the Moto G32 has an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance, so external protection is also taken care of.On the head, edges, and chin of the phone’s front are thin bezels, while the bottom bezel is broader. On the top of the screen is a selfie camera.A 20:9 aspect ratio and full-HD+ resolution of 1,080 by 2,400 pixels are present on its 6.5-inch LCD display. The screen refreshes at a speed of 90Hz, and touch input occurs at a rate of 180Hz. During our testing, we did not observe any scratches on the screen because it is additionally protected by Panda Glass 3.The display offers an immersive viewing experience while watching videos and gaming. Also, the screen feels fluid and seamless thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with support for Widevine L1 and we tested it with HD movie playback on both Amazon and Netflix. The colours seem to be a bit boosted, especially bright reds and magenta. The viewing angle is also ok but the screen’s peak brightness is capped at 600 nits so the display isn’t bright when used outdoors.The speaker system’s audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos compatibility. However, despite the speakers being loud, the audio output is not particularly good and lacks a bit of depth.
Moto G32 review: Performance and Cameras
Performance-wise, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC and Adreno 610 GPU power the Moto G32. The phone has 64GB of internal storage with 4GB of RAM, which can be increased to 1TB using a microSD card.When it comes to daily usage, the phone is a nice budget smartphone that is pretty quick. However, navigating between apps like Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and other social media apps presents a challenge, making multitasking between the apps challenging.On the gaming front, Call of Duty Mobile can be played, but not at its optimal settings. Additionally, the phone warms up after only 15 minutes of use, so if you’re a serious gamer, avoid buying this phone.In terms of software, the G32 runs Android 12 out of the box, just like all current G Series devices. In order to provide a clean UI experience devoid of ads and bloatware, the firm offers Android 12 with My UX skin on top, which improves the overall experience.Additionally, there are opportunities for customisations. On the G32 smartphone, an update to Android 13 as well as three years of security patches have been promised. Additionally, you get all the Moto-only features, like gesture functions to turn on the camera and flashlight. You also get the Thinkshield, a security layer, in addition to this.The Moto G32 boasts a triple back camera configuration with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. A selfie camera with a 16-megapixel resolution and an f/2.4 aperture.The 8-megapixel super wide camera of this phone, which is unusual for a phone in this price range, is its best feature. Even a lot of top and mid-range phones lack an 8MP sensor for ultra-wide photography.Performance-wise, under favourable lighting situations, the photos taken with the primary camera offer a considerable deal of detail. Shadows were fine, and neither the highlights nor the subjects were overhyped.Ultra-wideThe inclusion of an 8MP super wide camera is commendable, but when zoomed in, we saw edge distortion, faded colours, and a lack of details. However, the 8MP is still superior to the 5MP ultra-wide lens.MacroThe 2-megapixel macro lens, on the other hand, is rarely useful because you have to work very hard to capture clear pictures even in decent lighting.PortraitsBoth interior and outdoor low-light photos appeared just about average. Selfies are good if taken in bright lighting, they will be distorted and fuzzy otherwise.A 33W fast charger is included with the Moto G32, which has a 5,000mAh battery. We had a good battery life with the device—more than a day and a half. Additionally, it took the phone longer than 1 hour and 5 minutes to charge completely.
Verdict
The Moto G32 is the ideal gadget for a casual user. For roughly Rs 12,000, you get a battery life of almost a day, a smooth 90Hz display, and respectable casual gaming performance. In addition, you have a typical triple-camera setup. The Motorola smartphone offers you an IP52 certification, 33W quick charging, and most importantly a pure stock Android experience.
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Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game with regular awards and tournaments to keep players interested. If you play Garena Free Fire, you should be aware of the redeem codes that are released on a daily basis. However, because the battle royale game is banned in India, players from other countries can use the Free Fire Redeem codes daily. If you’re unfamiliar with the Garena Free Fire redeem codes or don’t know how to get them, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you redeem them. Check out Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for October 14.The Free Fire redeem codes are a great way to get free stuff. These are 12-digit codes that contain alphabets and numbers, as well as an expiration date and time. Because the Garena FF redeem codes cannot be used more than once, you should hurry to the redemption page to claim your free reward before someone else does. To get a free reward, all you have to do is go to reward.ff.garena.com/en, which is the official redemption page. Also, keep an eye on this space for daily updates on Garena Free Fire redemption codes and rewards.
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14 October 2022 Amazon Quiz has gone live on its platform. The quiz timings are 12 AM to 11:59 PM. The Amazon App users can participate in the quiz daily and all they have to do is submit correct answers to the questions asked on the e-commerce platform. Today’s participants can get a chance to win Rs 2500 Amazon Pay Balance.By participating in the Amazon Quiz the participants can win Amazon Pay Balance ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 50,000 every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly that are based on current events and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Rs 2500 Amazon Pay Balance. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.Amazon Quiz Today Prize – Rs 2,500 Amazon Pay BalanceQuiz Date – 14 October 2022Daily Timing – 12 AM to 11:59 PMWinner Announcement – Today 12 PM
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Amazon Quiz Answers Today 14 October 2022
Question 1: World No.1 Iga Swiatek has recently withdrawn from a team competition named after which legend due to a scheduling clash with WTA finals?
Answer: Billie Jean King
Question 2: The movie ‘Goodbye’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Rashmika Mandanna is directed by whom?
Answer: Vikas Bahl
Question 3: A day before Dussehra a new temple in Jebel Ali officially opened. Jebel Ali is located in which country?
Answer: UAE
Question 4: This is the famous Euromast located in which city?
Answer: Rotterdam
Question 5: What was the first name of the founder of this brand, after whom it is named?
Answer: Ferdinand
How To Play Amazon Quiz
Only app users are eligible to play the Amazon quiz every morning from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. The quiz is not available on the desktop. For those who are unaware of how to play the Amazon quiz below are the steps, you can follow to take the quiz.
Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store or App Store
Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
You need to log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and tap on the Start button to start the Quiz.
Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
The winner’s name will be announced today at 12 PM.
The launch of Norton AntiTrack, a brand-new online privacy service, in India was announced by NortonLifeLock. Consumers’ internet searches are tracked and their personal information is collected by third-party businesses and websites. People can have more control over whether they leave a digital imprint by using Norton AntiTrack, which combines superior anti-fingerprinting technology with real-time tracker reaction and detection, blocking, and detection.For Mac and Windows PCs, Norton AntiTrack is an application and browser plugin that assists users in maintaining their data privacy online. Anti-fingerprinting technology returns untraceable data to the sites visited, helping to obfuscate the user’s digital identity from monitoring and fingerprinting attempts without slowing down their Mac or PC or interfering with their web functionality. This anti-fingerprinting technology hides users’ distinctive identifiers, like their operating system, device, font size, screen resolution, and more, making it harder for businesses to follow and profile users by generating a digital “fingerprint” of them.Consumers are followed online every day, according to the corporation. Every time a customer visits a website, they leave a digital trace of personal information that is compiled through cookies, fingerprinting, and profiling technology. This information may be utilised in a variety of ways outside of their control, including marketing initiatives to enhance user experience, targeted advertising and content, swaying their online behaviour and perhaps even their personal opinions. To build a comprehensive profile of a person’s online interests, this data may even be combined with other data.Customers can stay in control and be aware of the tracking attempts that have been thwarted thanks to Norton AntiTrack’s ability to view and track third party attempts to collect their data. Customers can select whether they want to be tracked by third parties on a certain website using the user-friendly dashboard.According to the corporation, Norton AntiTrack goes beyond standard private browsers and aids in preventing consumer profiling in ways that other products don’t.The browsers supported by Norton AntiTrack include Safari, Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox, and Microsoft Edge. Norton AntiTrack is available for Mac, Windows 10, and Windows 11 (with the exception of Windows 10 in S mode and Windows powered by an ARM CPU).
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Google Pixel 7 is now available for purchase in India. The device has gone on sale for the first time via Flipkart today. The handset is an upgrade over last year’s Pixel 6 Series and is powered by second-generation Tensor G2 SoC. Here is a comparison of the Google Pixel 7 vs iPhone 14 in case you’re wondering which of the two flagship devices will be a better pick.
Pixel 7: A dual rear camera setup includes 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lensiPhone 14: 12MP main camera (f/1.5 aperture) and 12MP ultrawide lens
Selfie camera
Pixel 7: 10.8-megapixeliPhone 14: 12MP front camera with f/1.9 aperture
Both phones feature an OLED display in terms of design, however, the Pixel phone has a larger screen than the iPhone in this comparison. The iPhone 14’s display has a notch, but we prefer the centre punch-hole that houses the selfie camera. Additionally, there is little denying that the Pixel 7’s design is finer than the iPhone. The Pixel phone has a 90Hz refresh rate display, but the iPhone can only sustain a 60Hz refresh rate.In terms of hardware both the phones equip their in-house chipsets but the one on Apple is one which we have already seen on last year’s iPhone.Both phones have excellent cameras, but the Pixel 7 has an advantage over the iPhone 14 due to its superior computational photography.Google performs far better than Apple on the pricing aspect as well. The flagship Android phone is less expensive than the iPhone. The Pixel 7 is a great option if you want a flagship Android phone with the newest hardware and software, but if you prefer Apple’s ecosystem and premium customer service and are willing to spend an extra Rs 20,000, the iPhone is a great option for you.
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With over a billion monthly active users, Instagram is one of the most used apps in the world. With such big numbers, it becomes absolutely necessary to make sure the servers are running at all times. To reduce the load on its servers, Instagram automatically scales down the media that users upload on the app. This means that any photo or video you upload to Instagram gets compressed and loses some quality before getting published. Apart from reducing the load on servers, this also increases the speed of the app and creates uniformity in browsing. While there is no way to bypass this downscaling, there are some ways to limit its effects. In this article, we bring you the 10 best ways to upload photos and videos on Instagram without compression or losing image quality.Read Also: Flipkart Big Diwali Sale 2022: Get exciting deals on Poco smartphones
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Follow the upload guidelines
Instagram has very particular upload guidelines in place to maintain uniformity across the app and offer an optimised and smooth browsing experience for all users. If you follow these guidelines, Instagram will not downscale your photos and no compression will take place during the upload. Here are the basic guidelines for every type of upload.For images, make sure the image resolution is at least 1080p and the aspect ratio is between 1.91:1 (Landscape) and 4:5 (Portrait). For videos, follow the guidelines mentioned below.
Instagram automatically downscales the quality of your images and videos depending on the strength of your network connection. To avoid this from happening, make sure your media is uploaded at the highest quality by turning on this setting.
Step 1:Launch the Instagram app and go to your profile.
Step 2: Hit the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Settings and privacy.
Step 4: Tap on Data usage and media quality.
Step 5: Turn on the toggle switch for Upload at highest quality.
Make sure image quality isn’t lost in transfer between devices
If you took an image from your DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to upload it to Instagram using your smartphone, make sure there is no loss in quality while transferring the image from your camera to your phone. Conversely, you need to ensure the quality of the image remains intact when you’re uploading an image to Instagram from your computer. AirDrop, Google Drive, and Dropbox will not reduce the quality of your image while transferring it to another device. However, WhatsApp and other messengers are notorious for downscaling the images you send through them.
Use your smartphone’s native camera app instead of Instagram’s app camera
Your smartphone’s default camera app is the best way to take highly detailed pictures. The native camera app is familiar with the hardware of the phone and is designed to make the most out of it. The in-built camera in the Instagram app doesn’t take the best quality pictures and often downscales the image while processing it. Use the native camera app to take the pictures and resize them later according to Instagram’s guidelines.
Turn off ‘High Efficiency pictures’ in your smartphone camera’s settings
The High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) saves space on your device by applying compression to the images captured by the camera before storing them. This reduces their file size. Here’s how you can turn it off.
Step 1: Launch the Camera app on your phone and hit the gear icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and turn the toggle switch off for High efficiency pictures.
Disable video compression on your smartphone
Step 1: Launch the Camera app on your phone and hit the gear icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and turn the toggle switch off for Reduce file size under Videos.
Compress the videos before uploading them
If your videos are of ultra-high quality, chances are Instagram will compress them before uploading. It is better to compress them yourself and have more control over how the output looks. Instagram usually compresses the videos more than required and it causes a severe drop in quality. There are a large number of software and online tools you can use to compress your video.
Resize your image before uploading it
Similar to videos, Instagram can compress your images a lot more than required before uploading them. There are a lot of photo editing apps on the Play Store that will help you in resizing the images for Instagram. Make sure the resolution is 1080p and the aspect ratio fits either the landscape, portrait, or square frame. Resizing the image prior to upload gives you more control over how it looks.
Do not add music to pictures
Adding music to images for your Instagram Stories can reduce their quality. This is largely due to the fact that Instagram limits the size of every upload, and adding music bulks up the size of the media. As a result, the image quality takes a hit. To make sure this doesn’t happen, avoid adding music to your pictures.
Adjust your camera settings
Use the manual mode in your phone’s camera app to capture highly detailed images in maximum resolution. Resize these images later according to Instagram’s guidelines. This gives you greater control over how your image will look.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why do my images drop in quality when I upload them on Instagram?
This happens because Instagram automatically downscales your images by compressing them before they are uploaded. This is done to limit the size of the files uploaded on the platform. If your image is under the file size limit, it will not get downscaled by a large degree.
How do I make sure Instagram uploads the highest quality images?
Go to Profile>Menu>Settings and privacy>Data usage and media quality and turn on the toggle switch for Upload media at highest quality.
What is the maximum upload size for videos on Instagram?
These are the 10 best ways to upload photos and videos without compression or losing quality on Instagram. While uploading an image without any loss of quality is almost impossible, you can retain a lot of essential details in your images and videos using the tips listed above. Try these methods and let us know how they work out for you.
It’s that time of the year again when Google is about to come out with its flagship Pixel smartphones. Many of you have probably pre-ordered it already and can’t wait to get your hands on the new avatar of the Pixel. The Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro feature the powerful Google Tensor G2 processor and a very impressive camera unit. Once you unbox your Pixel 7, there is nothing better to do than put the specs to the test by using different apps. So without further ado, here are the top 10 apps to download first on your Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.Read Also: Best Apps to download on your new iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max
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Snapseed
With a camera unit that rivals that of the iPhone 14, you will want a photo editing app that takes the images taken by your Google Pixel 7 Pro to the next level. Google’s very own Snapseed app works wonders on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. With Snapseed, you get a complete photo editor. The app boasts 29 tools and filters including healing, brush, structure, HDR and perspective. While the Pixel has a decent built-in photo editor, Snapseed offers users more control over how the images look. What’s better is that Snapseed is free to download from the Google Play Store.
Manual Camera: DSLR Camera Pro
While we’re talking about the Google Pixel 7’s superior camera unit, we cannot miss out on one of the best camera apps around. The Manual Camera app costs Rs 330, but if you’re a serious photographer that wants to get the most out of your Pixel’s camera, we suggest you go for it. Manual Camera allows you to have total control over your phone’s camera, giving you the option to control the ISO, shutter speed, exposure, manual focus, and other features. There’s also a Manual Camera Lite app that you can download on the Google Play Store for free.
Energy Ring
The punch hole cutout for the front camera on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro opens up all sorts of possibilities for fun apps. The Energy Ring app displays a coloured ring around the front camera which also acts as the battery level indicator. When your phone is fully charged, the ring will fully wrap around the front camera. As the battery level goes down, the ring shrinks and changes colour. You can also change the thickness, animation, and colour of the ring as well.
Nova Launcher
Get more control over how your Pixel’s home screen looks and behaves with the Nova Launcher. If you’re not a fan of the standard stock Android experience, use the Nova Launcher to make changes to the icon themes and app drawer. Some users often complain about the Google Pixel lacking the ‘double tap to lock screen feature’, which is one of the most used gestures in most Android phones. With Nova Launcher you can assign various actions to gestures, including double tapping to lock the screen. The more you dive into this app, the greater the possibilities will be.
Material Notes: Colourful Notes
Your Google Pixel 7 comes with Google’s Keep Notes app, which works fine for the most part. But if your daily tasks involve taking a lot of notes, you’ll need an app that makes it easy to organise and access them. Material Notes is one of the best note apps around. One of the unique features of this app is that it allows you to assign colours to your notes, which makes it easy to sort through them. The overall aesthetics are enhanced further with the option to choose from multiple fonts. You can even add notes to your home screen as widgets and use a PIN to keep your notes safe.
Apex Legends Mobile
With the Google Tensor G2 Octa Core processor and Mali G-710 MC10 GPU, your Google Pixel 7 Pro is well equipped to handle any graphically demanding games. Apex Legends Mobile, one of the heaviest smartphone games around, will run on your Google Pixel 7 without any hiccups. If you’re a fan of battle royale shooters, it doesn’t get any better than Apex Legends Mobile. The game features legendary character-based gameplay, best-in-class squad battles, and fast-paced combat.
Pocket: Save. Read. Grow.
Pocket has been around for a while and has featured on many lists like this. But the ease of reading and supplementary features that this app offers puts it heads and shoulders above its rivals. At a time when the influx of information is at an all-time high, it can get quite complicated to compile what you want to read from across the web. Pocket makes this task simpler by giving you the option to save articles, webpages, videos, and even Twitter threads in the app. Pocket’s inbuilt reader cuts all the clutter and provides a clean reading experience. An easy pick for the top 10 apps for Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
DuckDuckGo
If you’re conscious of your privacy while browsing the internet, there aren’t many browsers that can provide the safety that DuckDuckGo does. DuckDuckGo prioritises your privacy and data safety over everything else. Tired of being bombarded by personalised ads across the internet? DuckDuckGo restricts any unnecessary tracker cookies by default and makes sure that your online activity is as private as possible. You can also clear all browsing data with just one tap.
Zedge
With over 100 million+ downloads on Google Play Store, Zedge is one of the most popular Android apps around. Zedge is the go-to app for finding the best wallpapers, ringtones, alarm tones, and stickers absolutely free of cost. Zedge’s vast library also consists of full HD and 4k wallpapers that will bring the best out of your phone’s home screen. Need a cool new unique ringtone? Zedge has got you covered.
Podcast Addict
Closing out this list is Podcast Addict, one of the highly-rated podcast apps for Android. The app gives a platform to over 5 million podcasts and 100 million+ episodes. The smooth UI makes it easy to browse podcasts by category, network, and popularity. You can also manage multiple channels like YouTube and Soundcloud from this app. Coming to playback, the podcast player offered by this app lets you control the audio speed and even skip the silences. Making playlists on Podcast Addict is a simple process and you can even set a sleep timer to automatically turn off a podcast after a certain period of time.Read Also: Google Pixel Fold likely to launch in Q1 of 2023
Conclusion
These are the top 10 apps to download first on your Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. This list covers multiple categories, from communication to entertainment, ensuring you get to explore every aspect of your powerful Pixel device. If you think we missed out on any app that deserves a spot on this list, let us know in the comments!
Xiaomi India has strengthened its commitment to providing cutting-edge customer support services from pre-to-post sales by introducing “live video support” for Smart TVs, Robot vacuum cleaners, and Smart Water purifiers. The solution aims to respond to customer questions and provide an early resolution of the issues from the convenience of their preferred location.Users of Xiaomi and Redmi can submit a request on the Xiaomi India internet page to use the video service. Once the consumer has registered, a tech support specialist will call them on their phone, ascertain the problem, and offer a link to a video calling facility. Following the user’s consent, the Expert can use the phone’s camera to view the customer’s device and assist them during the video conversation, much like a video meeting but using the rear camera. A complimentary engineer will be sent if the issue cannot be rectified for a product covered by warranty.Xiaomi India makes sure that clients continue to receive traditional service in addition to their digital-first and cutting-edge tech options. The company responds to roughly 2.5 lakh customer concerns across the nation each month, including pre-and post-sale ones.Commenting on the same, Muralikrishnan B, President, Xiaomi India said, “We have always focused our energies and efforts towards building long-lasting consumer relationships and offering innovative, digital-first customer support services. With the launch of ‘Live video support,’ we want to provide our consumers with an instant solution that offers a seamless experience and does not disrupt their everyday life. For us at Xiaomi India, customer satisfaction and safety are of utmost importance, and we will continue to innovate and offer them the best-in-class service experience”.Apart from this Xiaomi already provides other customer service offerings like multi-lingual support, pre-sale support, 24×7 AI Bot service support in Hindi and English, Xiaomi Service+ app as well.
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In order to save time and boost productivity, Yahoo announced the introduction of new features for Yahoo Mail that make managing the inbox easier. Additionally, Yahoo Mail has added tools in this new update that enable consumers all around the world to manage their online purchases and go shopping.The latest enhancements strengthen Yahoo Mail’s core services, which link millions of users every day and include the well-liked 1 TB of free storage. Based on their interactions and interests, users’ lives are made easier by the New Yahoo Mail App, which also offers top-notch utilities for quick and simple access to the most important information.
New Yahoo Mail App features:
Updated Top-of-Inbox NavigationAccording to user research conducted by Yahoo Mail, consumers spend more time on the top of the email screen than the bottom. Users may switch between “Inbox,” “Attachments,” “Starred,” and more in the new Yahoo Mail app’s redesigned top-of-inbox navigation to help them find what they need more quickly. The contextual filter adjusts the user’s screen to provide them with the best viewability based on what they want to see once they click and start scrolling. It also has a “Travel” filter so users can conveniently keep track of all their upcoming travel bookings in one spot since more people are managing their travel schedules through email.The Updated Top-of-Inbox Navigation function aims to improve user awareness of and access to the information that matters most to them while lowering the ratio of “signal-to-noise.”Group by SenderUsers will be able to swiftly delete all emails from a sender at once by grouping emails by domain using the new “group by sender” feature. Users identified this as a major pain point and demanded a quicker, more effective approach to clear the junk from their inbox.Delete the need to search through your inbox for specific emails from senders. Without having to type anything into a search window, grouping emails by sender provides a quicker and easier way to view emails from a single sender.One-tap unsubscribeWith a simple tap, users can unsubscribe from one or more brand promotional emails and newsletters at once.Connect All Your Accounts:Take advantage of additional features by logging into your Yahoo, Gmail, AOL, Microsoft, or other accounts in one location.AttachmentsDisplays all attachments in your inbox and lets you filter them by files (PDFs, Word documents, JPEGs), photographs, and more. a significant time saver that avoids opening multiple emails to look for attachments.Subscriptions Renewal RemindersWhen a free trial is set to expire or a paid subscription is about to renew, the new Yahoo Mail app’s top-of-inbox alerts let you know.Receipts ViewA page where you may view the receipts for each of your orders. Faster returns and useful insight into expenditure trends are both provided.
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Acer announced the release of the gaming laptop Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition in the Indian market today. The latest gaming laptop offers stereoscopic 3D without the need for glasses. It is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU and a 12th-generation Intel Core i9 processor.Gamers may enjoy stereoscopic 3D gaming without the need for glasses thanks to the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition. Gamers will be able to play compatible games in 3D mode and savour the way the gadget vividly brings the details to life. As a result, spaces will appear larger, things will have greater depth, and in-game experiences will be even more interesting. And none of this would require special 3D glasses In addition to this Acer Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition has been created using a stereoscopic 3D display and real-time rendering techniques. The gaming laptop has an optically bonded liquid-crystal lenticular lens on top of its 15.6-inch UHD 2D panel. The combination of these systems creates a cutting-edge module that the player can use to quickly flip between 2D and stereoscopic 3D perspectives.The 12th generation Intel Core i9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPUs, 32GB DDR5-4800 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs RAID 0 storage are further features of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition gaming laptop. The system runs cool thanks to a dual-fan setup that comprises one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan. Acer’s CoolBoost technology and liquid metal thermal grease are more proof of this. The brand-new Acer gaming laptop has Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Windows 11 OS, and a number of connectors.Mini LED backlights will shine on that per-key RGB backlit keyboard since they are brighter, use less power, and are more consistent in colour (with less halo) than their non-Mini LED counterparts. Utilize PredatorSense to overclock, maximise fan speed, or modify your RGB with Pulsar Lighting for a specific theme.The laptop has a Killer DoubleShot Pro and supports Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX 1675i. Additionally, it features Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C and provides a power supply.Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition laptop is currently on sale through store.acer.com, Acer exclusive stores, Amazon, Croma, and Vijay Sales in India for Rs 3,19,999.
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Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game with regular awards and tournaments to keep players interested. If you play Garena Free Fire, you should be aware of the redeem codes that are released on a daily basis. However, because the battle royale game is banned in India, players from other countries can use the Free Fire Redeem codes daily. If you’re unfamiliar with the Garena Free Fire redeem codes or don’t know how to get them, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you redeem them. Check out Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for October 13.The Free Fire redeem codes are a great way to get free stuff. These are 12-digit codes that contain alphabets and numbers, as well as an expiration date and time. Because the Garena FF redeem codes cannot be used more than once, you should hurry to the redemption page to claim your free reward before someone else does. To get a free reward, all you have to do is go to reward.ff.garena.com/en, which is the official redemption page. Also, keep an eye on this space for daily updates on Garena Free Fire redemption codes and rewards.
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Amazon hosts a Quiz session for its customers daily. Its app platform brings a quiz on a daily basis, which begins at 12 AM and ends at 11:59 PM daily. The participants stand a chance to win cash prizes on a daily basis. Today’s 13 October 2022 Amazon Quiz will let you win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance.By participating in the Amazon Quiz the participants can win Amazon Pay Balance ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 50,000 every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly that are based on current events and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz. The results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.Amazon Quiz Today Prize – Rs 5,000 Amazon Pay BalanceQuiz Date – 13 October 2022Daily Timing – 12 AM to 11:59 PMWinner Announcement – Today 12 PM
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Amazon Quiz Answers Today 13 October 2022
Question 1: Team World won the 2022 Laver Cup. Who was the non playing captain of the victorious team?
Answer: John McenroeQuestion 2: Who is playing the lead role of Aditya Karikalan in the film ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part One’?
Answer: VikramQuestion 3: President Draupadi Murmu recently launched a startup platform for women entrepreneurs in Ahmedabad named what?Answer: herSTARTQuestion 4: This is a visual from which famous city?
Answer: Los AngelesQuestion 5: This statue depicts which music legend?
Answer: Freddie Mercury
How To Play Amazon Quiz
Only app users are eligible to play the Amazon quiz every morning from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. The quiz is not available on the desktop. For those who are unaware of how to play the Amazon quiz below are the steps, you can follow to take the quiz.
Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store or App Store
Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
You need to log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and tap on the Start button to start the Quiz.
Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
The winner’s name will be announced today at 12 PM.
The Big Diwali Sale 2022 has begun for all members on Flipkart. Great savings and discounts are available on TVs, computers, mobile devices, and more during the holiday sale. Massive discounts on the POCO X, F, and M series have been revealed during the present sale.The Poco M4 5G, Poco X4 Pro 5G, Poco F4 5G, Poco M4 Pro 5G, and Poco M5 are a few of the smartphones on the Flipkart Big Diwali Sale list of reduced models. Customers can immediately save 10% on Flipkart by using credit cards from ICICI Bank or Axis Bank.The recently introduced Poco M5 will be offered for Rs 10,349 and Rs 13,249 with a special discount of Rs 2,150. Additionally, POCO F4 5G will get a special discount of up to Rs 6,000, while POCO X4 Pro 5G will get a special discount of up to Rs 4,000 for the Big Diwali Sale, making it available at a starting price of Rs 13,999. The costs are respectively Rs 13,999, Rs 15,499, and Rs 16,999 for the 6GB RAM with 64GB storage, 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage variants.On the Poco M4 5G and M4 Pro 5G, customers can receive savings of up to Rs 3,250 and Rs 5,250, respectively. With a discount of Rs 3,250, the 6GB RAM model with 128GB of internal storage of Poco M4 5G will cost 11,749 rupees.Additionally, discounts of up to Rs 6,500 will be applied to the Poco F4 5G’s 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variants. The phone’s starting price is now Rs 21,999.
HMD Global has expanded its G-Series with the announcement of the Nokia G11 Plus in the Indian market. The smartphone features a 90Hz display and is powered by Android 12 out of the box. The company claims that the battery can last up to three days, three years of monthly security updates and two versions of Android updates to ensure your device is up to date.
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Nokia G11 Plus price in India, sale details
Nokia G11 Plus was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 12,499. The device will come in two colour options of Charcoal Grey and Lake Blue. It is available across retail outlets, Nokia.com and leading e-com websites.
Nokia G11 Plus specifications
Nokia G11 Plus features a 6.5-inch HD+ having 720×1,600 pixels of resolution. The device comes with a refresh rate of 90Hz and an aspect ratio of 20:9. A Unisoc T606 SoC powers the Nokia G11 Plus with 4GB of RAM. A microSD card can be used to expand the 64GB of storage to up to 512GB. The Nokia G11 Plus includes two versions of Android—the most recent being Android 12 —and 3 years of monthly security updates.The 50-megapixel main camera on the G11 Plus has autofocus and an f/1.8 aperture, and there are two back cameras in total. The back of the device also features a 2-megapixel depth camera with fixed focus. This smartphone includes an f/2.0, 8-megapixel fixed-focus front camera.The Super Battery Saver, which is exclusive to Nokia phones, will squeeze out a few additional hours when you need them the most. The smartphone is claimed to offer up to 3 three days of battery life. Bluetooth v5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi are also supported by smartphone. Additionally, it has a 3.5mm headphone connector and a USB Type-C port. This phone has a back fingerprint sensor and a Face Unlock function for security.Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President- India & MENA, HMD Global:“At HMD Global, home of Nokia phones, we are strongly committed to building a more sustainable future. With the growing awareness about the consequences of early replacement of their smartphones on the environment, people around the world are keeping their smartphones for longer. With Nokia G11 Plus, we have designed a proposition that specifically helps consumers keep their phone for longer with our promises; a 3-day battery, three years of monthly security updates and two versions of Android updates to ensure your device is up-to-date. With twice as many security updates than competitor devices, delivered regularly, Nokia G11 Plus ensures your content and online activities are protected now and for years ahead.”
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Google uses the same profile picture for one account across all of its services. This means if you changed your profile picture on Gmail, it will be displayed on other Google services like Maps, Meet, Duo, and Chat as well. A lot of people are not aware of this and may not want their contacts on other platforms to view their profile picture. In this article, we show you how to remove your profile picture from your Google or Gmail account.Read Also: Risk-free gambling or just clever marketing? The truth about online casino bonuses
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Remove your Gmail or Google Account profile picture using an Android smartphone
Step 1: Open the Gmailapp on your Android smartphone.Step 2: Tap on the profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.Step 3: Tap on your profile picture.Step 4: Select ‘Remove’.Your Google Account profile picture will be taken down.
How to remove your Google Account profile picture using a web browser
This is how you can remove your Google or Gmail account profile picture using a web browser or an Android smartphone. Once you take off your picture from Google, you can easily change it to something else by going to your ‘Personal Info’ on your Google Account. If you want to know the date you created your Gmail account, check out this article.
As online media grows, access to premium journalism often comes with subscription fees. Major publications like The Washington Post and NYT place content behind paywalls, making it costly for readers to subscribe to multiple outlets. However, there are effective methods to bypass paywalls for free and read articles for free. From using incognito mode to browser extensions, this guide outlines 15 free ways to access paywalled content on any site or read articles without a subscription, saving you from costly subscriptions. Dive into these practical solutions to access news articles for free and unlock premium content effortlessly.
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Access news articles for free using Incognito Mode
This is the simplest way to bypass paywalls for free you come across online. The only drawback is that it works for websites that offer users to read a few free articles before asking them to subscribe to the outlet. Opening a link in incognito mode prevents the website from using cookies on your computer. Without cookies to track your PC, the website has no way of knowing whether you’ve exceeded the free articles limit.Steps to do this:
Simply right-click on a link.
Select Open link in an incognito window to bypass paywalls for free.
You can also press Ctrl+Shift+N to open an incognito window.
Paste the link in the address box to access the article.
Try resetting Browser Cookies to access news article
If you do not want to open the article in an incognito tab, you can also reset the browser cookies to prevent the website from tracking your article count. Simply click the three dots on the Chrome browser and select ‘Clear browsing data’ from the ‘More tools’ section. Open the advanced tab and clear all browsing cookies.
Use A VPN To Access News Articles For Free
Another great method to access news articles for free is this one. Some websites keep track of your article count through your IP address. You can easily change your IP address to a different location using a VPN. There are several paid and free VPN services you can find online. Check out our list of the top 10 VPN services for secure and anonymous browsing.
Use Postlight Reader to bypass the paywall
Formerly known as ‘Mercury Reader’, ‘Postlight Reader’ gets rid of all the clutter and lets you read an article without any distractions. It also bypasses paywalls for free and gives you full access to paid articles. Add the Postlight Reader extension to Chrome from https://reader.postlight.com/. Once you’ve added the extension:
Go to the article you wish to read and select Open in Postlight Reader.
Click on the Extensions icon at the top right corner of the web browser.
The article will open up without a paywall in Postlight Reader.
Use 12ft Ladder to unlock any article behind a paywall
You can also use this method to access news articles for free, without paying for a subscription. For websites that do not let you read any trial articles, disabling cookies and using incognito mode to bypass the paywall will not work. In this case, 12ft Ladder will come in handy. Steps to follow to access articles for free:
Go to https://12ft.io/,
Paste the link of the paywalled article in the address box on the website
Click Remove paywall. 12ft Ladder will remove the paywall from the article.
Go back and refresh the article tab. You will gain total access to the article.
Use 1ft.io To Access News Articles For Free
If you can’t get 12ft ladder to work, try https://1ft.io/ instead. This website works just like 12ft ladder.
All you need to do is copy the link of the paywalled article and paste it into the address box of 1ft.io.
Hit Submit, and the website will unlock the article for you.
You can also prefix the link to the article with https://1ft.io/ if you want to get around the paywall instantly.
Use ProReader.io
ProReader.io brings together different unlocking methods under one roof. Once you enter the link to an article, you get to choose an archived source. Once you’ve made your choice, the article will be unlocked for you. Here’s a step-by-step process.
Go to https://proreader.io/.
Enter the link to the article in the text box and hit the search icon.
3. Select an archive.
4. The article will be unlocked within seconds.
Use Sci-hub to read articles without any subscription
If you want to read any academic journals or research papers without subscribing to any digital library, Sci-hub is an easy solution to getting rid of any paywalls.
Simply copy the link or DOI code of the journal and paste it into the address box on Sci-hub’s website.
Click on Open, and Sci-hub will unlock the journal for you.
Some users found this to be the best method for accessing news articles for free.
Use your library account to read any paywalled articles
If you’re a member of your local library, you can get access to a lot of paid content. Most libraries are already subscribed to leading newspapers, journals, and magazines. All you need to do is sign in using your library account and access the article you want to read.
Use the Wayback Machine To Bypass Paywalls For Free
Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine maintains a record of billions of archived pages going back decades. The pages are updated every day, and you can visit the websites of most of the biggest newspapers in the world to read articles for free. The articles accessed through the Wayback Machine do not have a paywall attached to them.
Search for the headline on Google
One of the simplest and free methods of reading paid articles without a subscription is by pasting the article headline on Google and looking for a source with the unlocked article. Several websites mirror the content from major news websites and offer access without a subscription. If you’re not able to find the exact article, you can always look for the same story published by other free-to-read sources.
Use Reader Mode on Safari
If you’re an iPhone or Mac user, you can try using Reader Mode to read paywalled articles without a subscription. The Reader Mode gets rid of the clutter and hides any ads on the website, giving you a clean reading experience. For some websites, it even gets rid of the paywall and unlocks the article for free.
Click on the reader icon in the address bar to activate Reader Mode.
Use Reader Mode on Firefox
The Reader mode on Mozilla Firefox is another tool that lets you bypass paywalls and read articles without a subscription. Here’s how you can go about it.
Launch Mozilla Firefox on your PC and go to the news article.
Hit the Reader Mode icon in the address bar.
3. The paywall will be bypassed, and the news article will open up in Reader Mode.
Save the article as a PDF To Access News Articles For Free
Certain websites do not restrict the paywalled articles on your device when you save them as a PDF. This trick may not work on every website, but it will help you get around certain outdated paywalls. To save an article as a PDF, open it on your PC’s web browser and press Ctrl+P. In the ‘Destination’ tab, select ‘Save as PDF’, then hit ‘Save’.
Don’t allow the website to use JavaScript
One of the easiest ways to disable the paywall popup for a website is by not allowing it use JavaScript on the web browser. Here’s how you can go about it.
1. Launch Google Chrome on your PC.
2. Hit the ellipses at the top right corner of the screen and select Settings.
3. Switch to the Privacy and security tab.
4. Click on Site Settings.
5. Scroll down and select JavaScript.
6. Hit Add next to the ‘Not allowed to use JavaScript’ section.
7. Enter the website URL and click on Add.
Once you return to the website, you will be able to read all the articles on it for free.
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Final Thoughts
These are the top 15 ways to read articles behind paywalls for free, and you can bypass paywalls for free without needing a subscription. These methods will cover most of the paywalled websites and journal libraries. If you’re interested in reading academic research papers for free, use websites like Sci-hub. If you were able to unlock paid content using one of these methods, let us know in the comments!Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only.
Ever since launching its services in India, Spotify has gained a strong foothold in the streaming market. Users can choose from a range of subscription plans, from a family pack that supports up to 6 accounts all the way to a daily plan that costs just Rs 7. Spotify Premium gets rid of all the ads on the platform and gives users extra options like downloading up to 10,000 songs and more. Even with all these added features, some people prefer to use Spotify for free even if they have to endure multiple ads. In this article, we show you how to cancel your Spotify Premium subscription.Read Also:7 Simple Ways to Charge Your Phone Faster With or Without a Fast Charger
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Cancel Spotify Premium subscription using a web browser
Step 1: Open the Spotify website on your web browser and log in to your Spotify account.Step 2: Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.Step 3: Select ‘Account’ from the drop-down menu.Step 4: Click on ‘Available plans’ from the side menu and scroll down and select ‘Cancel Premium’.Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
Cancel Spotify Premium subscription from the Android app
Step 1: Open the Spotify app on your smartphone.Step 2: Click on the Settings icon at the top right corner of the screen.Step 3: Select ‘Premium Plan’ under the Account category.Step 4: Scroll down and select ‘See other plans’.Step 5: Select ‘Change plans on web’.Step 6: Scroll down and select ‘Cancel Premium’.Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
Cancel Spotify Premium subscription on an iPhone
Step 1: Go to Settings and tap on your name.Step 2: Select ‘Subscriptions’ and scroll down and tap on Spotify.Step 3: Select ‘Cancel Subscription’ and confirm your choice.Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
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How to Delete your Spotify Account
Step 1: Open Spotify on your web browser and log in to your account.Step 2: Click on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen and select ‘Account’ from the drop-down menu.Step 3: Click on ‘Support’ from the banner menu.Step 4: Select ‘Account help’ and go to ‘Account Settings’.Step 5: Click on ‘Closing your Account’.Step 6: Select ‘Close your Account’ and confirm your choice. Your Spotify account will be permanently deleted after 7 days.Read Also: YouTube handles introduced: Key details inside
Conclusion
These are the 3 simple ways you can cancel your Spotify Premium subscription. Once you’ve cancelled your Spotify Premium membership, you will be reverted back to the free plan. You will still be able to listen to music, but with ads. If you want to see your listening stats on Spotify, read our instructional guide here.
The new line of 2022 microwave ovens from LG Electronics has been launched in India. The all-new LG Charcoal Microwave line provides a healthier method of cooking while maintaining the genuine smoky flavour. The new Regal line features a contemporary, elegant, and refined look. According to the company the device was created with Indian clients’ interests in mind. It appeals to all Indian clients and is a great choice because of its distinctive design. There are several important features in the range.The brand-new LG microwave oven lineup has the newest technologies. It has a charcoal lighting feature that allows for healthier, more natural cooking with the ideal barbecue flavour of crispy outside and juicy within. In addition, it uses less energy and time than conventional microwaves.A Healthy Heart Autocook Menu that offers thirty heart-healthy recipes is preinstalled in the microwave as part of the Charcoal range. The Heart Care Foundation of India has approved these recipes.Customers may now cook a variety of dishes that microwaves have never been able to produce thanks to temperature control. The flavour and texture of the meal are preserved by the constant flow of cooking power.Customers may make clean, odourless ghee in just 12 minutes with the newest LG Microwave models. With the push of a button, the novel Pasteurize Milk feature provides fresh and pure milk. While lowering protein denaturation, it aids in maintaining nutrition.Due to the deep drying techniques used in Indian cooking, LG microwaves enable users to enjoy crispy treats with the Diet Fry feature, which uses up to 88% less oil, making it a great option for those who are health-conscious. The microwave has a special motorised rotisserie that rotates 360 degrees, ensuring even cooking and preserving the food’s nutritional value. Additionally, it has made it feasible to instantly prepare Indian breads.The Stainless-Steel Cavity in the most recent LG microwave models improves the appliance’s overall performance. It is entirely free of rust, simple to clean, quicker, and more hygienic. Cooking is now safer thanks to Quartz Heater-Concealed Heating because there is no longer a possibility of hand injuries.With its elegant, minimalist appearance, the microwave range elevates the kitchen. While performing better, they take up less space. Even the smallest kitchens can accommodate it because of its compact form, which gives a substantially bigger interior capacity with adequate room for tall or wide dishes.The price of the new LG microwave ovens starts at Rs 13,599. In terms of availability, the device will be available across all the stores in the country.
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The iQOO Quest Days have been announced on Amazon. The sale will take place from October 11 to October 15. The price of iQOO smartphones will be reduced during the sale period. Additionally, Amazon will provide card offers and discounts for a range of iQOO devices. The Neo 6, Z6, and iQOO 9 series smartphones are presently eligible for the iQOO Quest Days sale. Let’s look at the offer that will be available during the iQOO Quest Days sale.iQOO is slashing the price of a number of its goods during the iQOO Quest Days sale. Amazon is providing additional discounts on the iQOO items thanks to partnerships with ICICI Bank, Citi Bank, and Axis Bank. Additional Off on Exchange for up to Rs 4000, Amazon Coupon Discounts worth up to Rs 750, as well as other exciting offers, during the iQOO Quest Days on smartphones from the iQOO 9 series, Neo 6 series, and Z6 series.iQOO 9 Pro 5G, which typically has a starting price of Rs 64,990, can be purchased during the sale for an effective price of Rs 52,990. This includes a price reduction of Rs 7,000 and bank card discounts. The iQOO 9T 5G is available for purchase at an effective price of Rs 44,999, down from its regular price of Rs 49,999 on Amazon.The iQOO 9 SE is initially priced at Rs 33,990, but iQOO is also providing a Rs 4,000 instant discount. Cardholders of ICICI, Citi, and Axis banks will receive a Rs 1,000 discount.During the iQOO Quest Days sale, the base model of the iQOO Neo 6, which is usually sold for Rs 29,999, is available for purchase for Rs 25,999. An additional Rs 2,000 in bank card discounts are included in this promotion.The iQOO Z6 5G is on sale for Rs 14,499, down from its typical starting price of Rs 15,499 on Amazon.Customers can take advantage of the following deals through October 15 as part of iQoo Quest Days:
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Garena Free Fire is a battle royale game with regular awards and tournaments to keep players interested. If you play Garena Free Fire, you should be aware of the redeem codes that are released on a daily basis. However, because the battle royale game is banned in India, players from other countries can use the Free Fire Redeem codes daily. If you’re unfamiliar with the Garena Free Fire redeem codes or don’t know how to get them, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to help you redeem them. Check out Garena Free Fire Redeem Codes for October 12.The Free Fire redeem codes are a great way to get free stuff. These are 12-digit codes that contain alphabets and numbers, as well as an expiration date and time. Because the Garena FF redeem codes cannot be used more than once, you should hurry to the redemption page to claim your free reward before someone else does. To get a free reward, all you have to do is go to reward.ff.garena.com/en, which is the official redemption page. Also, keep an eye on this space for daily updates on Garena Free Fire redemption codes and rewards.
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Amazon Quiz for 12 October 2022 has gone live on the company’s mobile platform. The daily quiz contest brings an opportunity for Amazon users to win exciting prizes. In today’s Amazon Quiz the participants have the chance to win Rs 1,000 Amazon Pay Balance. All they have to do is answer all the questions correctly.A fresh question is posted on the Amazon app daily which consists of five simple questions based on general knowledge and current events. The quiz can be played on the Amazon App from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. You have to answer all the questions correctly. Then the participants will be shortlisted for a lucky draw. The result of the lucky draw will be announced at the end of the month. The participants can win Amazon Pay Balance to up to Rs 50,000. Check out the 12 October 2022 Amazon Quiz question and their answers to win Rs 1,000 Amazon Pay Balance.Amazon Quiz Today Prize – Rs 1,000 Amazon Pay BalanceQuiz Date – 12 October 2022Daily Timing – 12 AM to 11:59 PMWinner Announcement – Today 12 PM
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Question 1: Carlos Alcaraz’s first match as world no.1 was a straight sets loss to which player at the Astana Open
Answer- David Goffin
Question 2: The upcoming movie ‘Ticket to Paradise’ is set largely in which of these tourist destinations (though the scenes were filmed in Australia)?
Answer- Bali
Question 3: Which of these actors was recently honoured as a ‘National Icon’ by the Election Commission of India?
Answer- Pankaj Tripathi
Question 4: This artist’s ‘Campbell’s Soup Cans’ are considered a breakthrough in Pop Art. Name the artist
Answer- Andy Warhol
Question 5: This visual depicts which site of pilgrimage?
Answer- Badrinath
How To Play Amazon Quiz
Only app users are eligible to play the Amazon quiz every morning from 12 AM to 11:59 PM. The quiz is not available on the desktop. For those who are unaware of how to play the Amazon quiz below are the steps, you can follow to take the quiz.
Firstly download the Amazon app from Google Play Store or App Store
Now fill in the required information through the Sign Up option.
You need to log in to the Amazon app and scroll down on the home screen to find the Amazon Quiz banner.
Tap on the Amazon Quiz banner and tap on the Start button to start the Quiz.
Now you will get 5 questions and you need to answer them correctly. One wrong answer will eliminate you from the Quiz.
After answering all the questions correctly you are now eligible for a Lucky Draw.
The winner’s name will be announced today at 12 PM.
Step 3: Scroll down the side menu on the left and select ‘Customisation’.
Step 3: Scroll down the side menu on the left and select ‘Customisation’.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Basic Info’ tab.
Step 5: Click on the Channel URL box and type in the personalised URL you want.
Step 6: Select Confirm. Your YouTube URL will be changed.
You can change your YouTube URL any time you want. Simply follow the steps mentioned above and select ‘Delete’ under Channel URL. Type in a new unique URL and hit ‘Confirm’.
Step 2: In the window that pops up, type in your desired handle. If the handle is available, a green tick will appear next to it.
Step 3: Select ‘Confirm Selection’.
Your desired handle will be assigned to your channel.
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Step 2: Scroll down and tap on ‘Settings for Google apps’ and select ‘Search, Assistant, and Voice’.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Voice’ and from the following window select ‘Voice Match’.
Step 4: Turn the toggle bar for ‘Hey Google’ off.
The voice assistant commands on your phone will be turned off. Your smartphone will not use the microphone at all times to scan for those keywords.
Step 2: Select Android Auto.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Hey Google’ detection and turn the toggle bar off for ‘While driving’.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Google’.
Step 3: Tap on ‘Permissions’.
Step 4: Under the ‘Allowed’ section, tap on ‘Microphone’ and select ‘Don’t Allow’.
Google will not be able to access your smartphone’s microphone.
Step 4: Turn the toggle bar off for Google Assistant in order to disable it.
If you do not wish to turn off Google Assistant, you can simply change the preferred input from voice to keyboard.
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The phone’s size is quite ergonomic and somebody with little hands won’t have any issues with the way the weight is distributed. Our fingers landed flawlessly on the phone’s side-mounted fingerprint sensor, but the sensor itself is a little sluggish. Along with a volume rocker, the fingerprint scanner also serves as the power button.
The tactile sensation on the buttons is also good. Unlike the left side, which contains a dual SIM slot (can house 2 SIM cards and a micro-USB card to expand memory up to 1TB). A microphone is located on the top frame, while a 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, USB Type-C port, and speaker grille are located on the bottom border.
Additionally, the Moto G32 has an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance, so external protection is also taken care of.
On the head, edges, and chin of the phone’s front are thin bezels, while the bottom bezel is broader. On the top of the screen is a selfie camera.
A 20:9 aspect ratio and full-HD+ resolution of 1,080 by 2,400 pixels are present on its 6.5-inch LCD display. The screen refreshes at a speed of 90Hz, and touch input occurs at a rate of 180Hz. During our testing, we did not observe any scratches on the screen because it is additionally protected by Panda Glass 3.
The display offers an immersive viewing experience while watching videos and gaming. Also, the screen feels fluid and seamless thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with support for Widevine L1 and we tested it with HD movie playback on both Amazon and Netflix. The colours seem to be a bit boosted, especially bright reds and magenta. The viewing angle is also ok but the screen’s peak brightness is capped at 600 nits so the display isn’t bright when used outdoors.
The speaker system’s audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos compatibility. However, despite the speakers being loud, the audio output is not particularly good and lacks a bit of depth.
In terms of software, the G32 runs Android 12 out of the box, just like all current G Series devices. In order to provide a clean UI experience devoid of ads and bloatware, the firm offers Android 12 with My UX skin on top, which improves the overall experience.
Additionally, there are opportunities for customisations. On the G32 smartphone, an update to Android 13 as well as three years of security patches have been promised. Additionally, you get all the Moto-only features, like gesture functions to turn on the camera and flashlight. You also get the Thinkshield, a security layer, in addition to this.
The Moto G32 boasts a triple back camera configuration with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. A selfie camera with a 16-megapixel resolution and an f/2.4 aperture.
The 8-megapixel super wide camera of this phone, which is unusual for a phone in this price range, is its best feature. Even a lot of top and mid-range phones lack an 8MP sensor for ultra-wide photography.
Performance-wise, under favourable lighting situations, the photos taken with the primary camera offer a considerable deal of detail. Shadows were fine, and neither the highlights nor the subjects were overhyped.
The phone’s size is quite ergonomic and somebody with little hands won’t have any issues with the way the weight is distributed. Our fingers landed flawlessly on the phone’s side-mounted fingerprint sensor, but the sensor itself is a little sluggish. Along with a volume rocker, the fingerprint scanner also serves as the power button.
The tactile sensation on the buttons is also good. Unlike the left side, which contains a dual SIM slot (can house 2 SIM cards and a micro-USB card to expand memory up to 1TB). A microphone is located on the top frame, while a 3.5mm headphone jack, microphone, USB Type-C port, and speaker grille are located on the bottom border.
Additionally, the Moto G32 has an IP52 rating for water and dust resistance, so external protection is also taken care of.
On the head, edges, and chin of the phone’s front are thin bezels, while the bottom bezel is broader. On the top of the screen is a selfie camera.
A 20:9 aspect ratio and full-HD+ resolution of 1,080 by 2,400 pixels are present on its 6.5-inch LCD display. The screen refreshes at a speed of 90Hz, and touch input occurs at a rate of 180Hz. During our testing, we did not observe any scratches on the screen because it is additionally protected by Panda Glass 3.
The display offers an immersive viewing experience while watching videos and gaming. Also, the screen feels fluid and seamless thanks to the 90Hz refresh rate. The smartphone comes with support for Widevine L1 and we tested it with HD movie playback on both Amazon and Netflix. The colours seem to be a bit boosted, especially bright reds and magenta. The viewing angle is also ok but the screen’s peak brightness is capped at 600 nits so the display isn’t bright when used outdoors.
The speaker system’s audio capabilities include Dolby Atmos compatibility. However, despite the speakers being loud, the audio output is not particularly good and lacks a bit of depth.
In terms of software, the G32 runs Android 12 out of the box, just like all current G Series devices. In order to provide a clean UI experience devoid of ads and bloatware, the firm offers Android 12 with My UX skin on top, which improves the overall experience.
Additionally, there are opportunities for customisations. On the G32 smartphone, an update to Android 13 as well as three years of security patches have been promised. Additionally, you get all the Moto-only features, like gesture functions to turn on the camera and flashlight. You also get the Thinkshield, a security layer, in addition to this.
The Moto G32 boasts a triple back camera configuration with a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. A selfie camera with a 16-megapixel resolution and an f/2.4 aperture.
The 8-megapixel super wide camera of this phone, which is unusual for a phone in this price range, is its best feature. Even a lot of top and mid-range phones lack an 8MP sensor for ultra-wide photography.
Performance-wise, under favourable lighting situations, the photos taken with the primary camera offer a considerable deal of detail. Shadows were fine, and neither the highlights nor the subjects were overhyped.
Step 2: Hit the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Settings and privacy.
Step 4: Tap on Data usage and media quality.
If you took an image from your DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to upload it to Instagram using your smartphone, make sure there is no loss in quality while transferring the image from your camera to your phone. Conversely, you need to ensure the quality of the image remains intact when you’re uploading an image to Instagram from your computer. AirDrop, Google Drive, and Dropbox will not reduce the quality of your image while transferring it to another device. However, WhatsApp and other messengers are notorious for downscaling the images you send through them.
Step 2: Scroll down and turn the toggle switch off for High efficiency pictures.
Instagram has very particular upload guidelines in place to maintain uniformity across the app and offer an optimised and smooth browsing experience for all users. If you follow these guidelines, Instagram will not downscale your photos and no compression will take place during the upload. Here are the basic guidelines for every type of upload.
For images, make sure the image resolution is at least 1080p and the aspect ratio is between 1.91:1 (Landscape) and 4:5 (Portrait). For videos, follow the guidelines mentioned below.
Step 2: Hit the hamburger menu at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Settings and privacy.
Step 4: Tap on Data usage and media quality.
Step 5: Turn on the toggle switch for Upload at highest quality.
If you took an image from your DSLR or mirrorless camera and want to upload it to Instagram using your smartphone, make sure there is no loss in quality while transferring the image from your camera to your phone. Conversely, you need to ensure the quality of the image remains intact when you’re uploading an image to Instagram from your computer. AirDrop, Google Drive, and Dropbox will not reduce the quality of your image while transferring it to another device. However, WhatsApp and other messengers are notorious for downscaling the images you send through them.
Your smartphone’s default camera app is the best way to take highly detailed pictures. The native camera app is familiar with the hardware of the phone and is designed to make the most out of it. The in-built camera in the Instagram app doesn’t take the best quality pictures and often downscales the image while processing it. Use the native camera app to take the pictures and resize them later according to Instagram’s guidelines.
Step 2: Scroll down and turn the toggle switch off for High efficiency pictures.
If your videos are of ultra-high quality, chances are Instagram will compress them before uploading. It is better to compress them yourself and have more control over how the output looks. Instagram usually compresses the videos more than required and it causes a severe drop in quality. There are a large number of software and online tools you can use to compress your video.
With a camera unit that rivals that of the iPhone 14, you will want a photo editing app that takes the images taken by your Google Pixel 7 Pro to the next level. Google’s very own Snapseed app works wonders on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. With Snapseed, you get a complete photo editor. The app boasts 29 tools and filters including healing, brush, structure, HDR and perspective. While the Pixel has a decent built-in photo editor, Snapseed offers users more control over how the images look. What’s better is that Snapseed is free to download from the Google Play Store.
While we’re talking about the Google Pixel 7’s superior camera unit, we cannot miss out on one of the best camera apps around. The Manual Camera app costs Rs 330, but if you’re a serious photographer that wants to get the most out of your Pixel’s camera, we suggest you go for it. Manual Camera allows you to have total control over your phone’s camera, giving you the option to control the ISO, shutter speed, exposure, manual focus, and other features. There’s also a Manual Camera Lite app that you can download on the Google Play Store for free.
The punch hole cutout for the front camera on the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro opens up all sorts of possibilities for fun apps. The Energy Ring app displays a coloured ring around the front camera which also acts as the battery level indicator. When your phone is fully charged, the ring will fully wrap around the front camera. As the battery level goes down, the ring shrinks and changes colour. You can also change the thickness, animation, and colour of the ring as well.
Get more control over how your Pixel’s home screen looks and behaves with the Nova Launcher. If you’re not a fan of the standard stock Android experience, use the Nova Launcher to make changes to the icon themes and app drawer. Some users often complain about the Google Pixel lacking the ‘double tap to lock screen feature’, which is one of the most used gestures in most Android phones. With Nova Launcher you can assign various actions to gestures, including double tapping to lock the screen. The more you dive into this app, the greater the possibilities will be.
Your Google Pixel 7 comes with Google’s Keep Notes app, which works fine for the most part. But if your daily tasks involve taking a lot of notes, you’ll need an app that makes it easy to organise and access them. Material Notes is one of the best note apps around. One of the unique features of this app is that it allows you to assign colours to your notes, which makes it easy to sort through them. The overall aesthetics are enhanced further with the option to choose from multiple fonts. You can even add notes to your home screen as widgets and use a PIN to keep your notes safe.
With the Google Tensor G2 Octa Core processor and Mali G-710 MC10 GPU, your Google Pixel 7 Pro is well equipped to handle any graphically demanding games. Apex Legends Mobile, one of the heaviest smartphone games around, will run on your Google Pixel 7 without any hiccups. If you’re a fan of battle royale shooters, it doesn’t get any better than Apex Legends Mobile. The game features legendary character-based gameplay, best-in-class squad battles, and fast-paced combat.
Pocket has been around for a while and has featured on many lists like this. But the ease of reading and supplementary features that this app offers puts it heads and shoulders above its rivals. At a time when the influx of information is at an all-time high, it can get quite complicated to compile what you want to read from across the web. Pocket makes this task simpler by giving you the option to save articles, webpages, videos, and even Twitter threads in the app. Pocket’s inbuilt reader cuts all the clutter and provides a clean reading experience. An easy pick for the top 10 apps for Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro.
If you’re conscious of your privacy while browsing the internet, there aren’t many browsers that can provide the safety that DuckDuckGo does. DuckDuckGo prioritises your privacy and data safety over everything else. Tired of being bombarded by personalised ads across the internet? DuckDuckGo restricts any unnecessary tracker cookies by default and makes sure that your online activity is as private as possible. You can also clear all browsing data with just one tap.
With over 100 million+ downloads on Google Play Store, Zedge is one of the most popular Android apps around. Zedge is the go-to app for finding the best wallpapers, ringtones, alarm tones, and stickers absolutely free of cost. Zedge’s vast library also consists of full HD and 4k wallpapers that will bring the best out of your phone’s home screen. Need a cool new unique ringtone? Zedge has got you covered.
Closing out this list is Podcast Addict, one of the highly-rated podcast apps for Android. The app gives a platform to over 5 million podcasts and 100 million+ episodes. The smooth UI makes it easy to browse podcasts by category, network, and popularity. You can also manage multiple channels like YouTube and Soundcloud from this app. Coming to playback, the podcast player offered by this app lets you control the audio speed and even skip the silences. Making playlists on Podcast Addict is a simple process and you can even set a sleep timer to automatically turn off a podcast after a certain period of time.
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The gaming laptop has an optically bonded liquid-crystal lenticular lens on top of its 15.6-inch UHD 2D panel. The combination of these systems creates a cutting-edge module that the player can use to quickly flip between 2D and stereoscopic 3D perspectives.
The 12th generation Intel Core i9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPUs, 32GB DDR5-4800 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs RAID 0 storage are further features of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition gaming laptop. The system runs cool thanks to a dual-fan setup that comprises one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan. Acer’s CoolBoost technology and liquid metal thermal grease are more proof of this. The brand-new Acer gaming laptop has Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Windows 11 OS, and a number of connectors.
Mini LED backlights will shine on that per-key RGB backlit keyboard since they are brighter, use less power, and are more consistent in colour (with less halo) than their non-Mini LED counterparts. Utilize PredatorSense to overclock, maximise fan speed, or modify your RGB with Pulsar Lighting for a specific theme.
The laptop has a Killer DoubleShot Pro and supports Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX 1675i. Additionally, it features Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C and provides a power supply.
Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition laptop is currently on sale through store.acer.com, Acer exclusive stores, Amazon, Croma, and Vijay Sales in India for Rs 3,19,999.
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The gaming laptop has an optically bonded liquid-crystal lenticular lens on top of its 15.6-inch UHD 2D panel. The combination of these systems creates a cutting-edge module that the player can use to quickly flip between 2D and stereoscopic 3D perspectives.
The 12th generation Intel Core i9 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 laptop GPUs, 32GB DDR5-4800 memory, and PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSDs RAID 0 storage are further features of the Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition gaming laptop. The system runs cool thanks to a dual-fan setup that comprises one 5th Gen AeroBlade 3D fan. Acer’s CoolBoost technology and liquid metal thermal grease are more proof of this. The brand-new Acer gaming laptop has Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, Windows 11 OS, and a number of connectors.
Mini LED backlights will shine on that per-key RGB backlit keyboard since they are brighter, use less power, and are more consistent in colour (with less halo) than their non-Mini LED counterparts. Utilize PredatorSense to overclock, maximise fan speed, or modify your RGB with Pulsar Lighting for a specific theme.
The laptop has a Killer DoubleShot Pro and supports Ethernet E2600 and Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX 1675i. Additionally, it features Thunderbolt 4 with USB Type-C and provides a power supply.
Predator Helios 300 SpatialLabs Edition laptop is currently on sale through store.acer.com, Acer exclusive stores, Amazon, Croma, and Vijay Sales in India for Rs 3,19,999.
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Step 3: Tap on your profile picture.
Step 4: Select ‘Remove’.
Your Google Account profile picture will be taken down.
Step 3: Click on your profile picture.
Step 4: Select ‘Remove’.
Your profile picture will be withdrawn from your Google and Gmail accounts.
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If you can’t get 12ft ladder to work, try https://1ft.io/ instead. This website works just like 12ft ladder.
4. The article will be unlocked within seconds.
This is the simplest way to bypass paywalls for free you come across online. The only drawback is that it works for websites that offer users to read a few free articles before asking them to subscribe to the outlet. Opening a link in incognito mode prevents the website from using cookies on your computer. Without cookies to track your PC, the website has no way of knowing whether you’ve exceeded the free articles limit.
Steps to do this:
If you do not want to open the article in an incognito tab, you can also reset the browser cookies to prevent the website from tracking your article count. Simply click the three dots on the Chrome browser and select ‘Clear browsing data’ from the ‘More tools’ section. Open the advanced tab and clear all browsing cookies.
Another great method to access news articles for free is this one. Some websites keep track of your article count through your IP address. You can easily change your IP address to a different location using a VPN. There are several paid and free VPN services you can find online. Check out our list of the top 10 VPN services for secure and anonymous browsing.
Formerly known as ‘Mercury Reader’, ‘Postlight Reader’ gets rid of all the clutter and lets you read an article without any distractions. It also bypasses paywalls for free and gives you full access to paid articles. Add the Postlight Reader extension to Chrome from https://reader.postlight.com/.
Once you’ve added the extension:
You can also use this method to access news articles for free, without paying for a subscription. For websites that do not let you read any trial articles, disabling cookies and using incognito mode to bypass the paywall will not work. In this case, 12ft Ladder will come in handy.
Steps to follow to access articles for free:
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3. Select an archive.
4. The article will be unlocked within seconds.
If you want to read any academic journals or research papers without subscribing to any digital library, Sci-hub is an easy solution to getting rid of any paywalls.
Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine maintains a record of billions of archived pages going back decades. The pages are updated every day, and you can visit the websites of most of the biggest newspapers in the world to read articles for free. The articles accessed through the Wayback Machine do not have a paywall attached to them.
One of the simplest and free methods of reading paid articles without a subscription is by pasting the article headline on Google and looking for a source with the unlocked article. Several websites mirror the content from major news websites and offer access without a subscription. If you’re not able to find the exact article, you can always look for the same story published by other free-to-read sources.
If you’re an iPhone or Mac user, you can try using Reader Mode to read paywalled articles without a subscription. The Reader Mode gets rid of the clutter and hides any ads on the website, giving you a clean reading experience. For some websites, it even gets rid of the paywall and unlocks the article for free.
3. The paywall will be bypassed, and the news article will open up in Reader Mode.
Certain websites do not restrict the paywalled articles on your device when you save them as a PDF. This trick may not work on every website, but it will help you get around certain outdated paywalls. To save an article as a PDF, open it on your PC’s web browser and press Ctrl+P. In the ‘Destination’ tab, select ‘Save as PDF’, then hit ‘Save’.
4. Click on Site Settings.
5. Scroll down and select JavaScript.
6. Hit Add next to the ‘Not allowed to use JavaScript’ section.
7. Enter the website URL and click on Add.
Once you return to the website, you will be able to read all the articles on it for free.
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Step 4: Click on ‘Available plans’ from the side menu and scroll down and select ‘Cancel Premium’.
Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
Step 3: Select ‘Premium Plan’ under the Account category.
Step 4: Scroll down and select ‘See other plans’.
Step 5: Select ‘Change plans on web’.
Step 6: Scroll down and select ‘Cancel Premium’.
Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
Step 3: Select ‘Cancel Subscription’ and confirm your choice.
Your Spotify Premium subscription will be cancelled.
Step 5: Click on ‘Closing your Account’.
Step 6: Select ‘Close your Account’ and confirm your choice.
Your Spotify account will be permanently deleted after 7 days.
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A Healthy Heart Autocook Menu that offers thirty heart-healthy recipes is preinstalled in the microwave as part of the Charcoal range. The Heart Care Foundation of India has approved these recipes.
Customers may now cook a variety of dishes that microwaves have never been able to produce thanks to temperature control. The flavour and texture of the meal are preserved by the constant flow of cooking power.
Customers may make clean, odourless ghee in just 12 minutes with the newest LG Microwave models. With the push of a button, the novel Pasteurize Milk feature provides fresh and pure milk. While lowering protein denaturation, it aids in maintaining nutrition.
Due to the deep drying techniques used in Indian cooking, LG microwaves enable users to enjoy crispy treats with the Diet Fry feature, which uses up to 88% less oil, making it a great option for those who are health-conscious. The microwave has a special motorised rotisserie that rotates 360 degrees, ensuring even cooking and preserving the food’s nutritional value. Additionally, it has made it feasible to instantly prepare Indian breads.
The Stainless-Steel Cavity in the most recent LG microwave models improves the appliance’s overall performance. It is entirely free of rust, simple to clean, quicker, and more hygienic. Cooking is now safer thanks to Quartz Heater-Concealed Heating because there is no longer a possibility of hand injuries.
With its elegant, minimalist appearance, the microwave range elevates the kitchen. While performing better, they take up less space. Even the smallest kitchens can accommodate it because of its compact form, which gives a substantially bigger interior capacity with adequate room for tall or wide dishes.
The price of the new LG microwave ovens starts at Rs 13,599. In terms of availability, the device will be available across all the stores in the country.
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A Healthy Heart Autocook Menu that offers thirty heart-healthy recipes is preinstalled in the microwave as part of the Charcoal range. The Heart Care Foundation of India has approved these recipes.
Customers may now cook a variety of dishes that microwaves have never been able to produce thanks to temperature control. The flavour and texture of the meal are preserved by the constant flow of cooking power.
Customers may make clean, odourless ghee in just 12 minutes with the newest LG Microwave models. With the push of a button, the novel Pasteurize Milk feature provides fresh and pure milk. While lowering protein denaturation, it aids in maintaining nutrition.
Due to the deep drying techniques used in Indian cooking, LG microwaves enable users to enjoy crispy treats with the Diet Fry feature, which uses up to 88% less oil, making it a great option for those who are health-conscious. The microwave has a special motorised rotisserie that rotates 360 degrees, ensuring even cooking and preserving the food’s nutritional value. Additionally, it has made it feasible to instantly prepare Indian breads.
The Stainless-Steel Cavity in the most recent LG microwave models improves the appliance’s overall performance. It is entirely free of rust, simple to clean, quicker, and more hygienic. Cooking is now safer thanks to Quartz Heater-Concealed Heating because there is no longer a possibility of hand injuries.
With its elegant, minimalist appearance, the microwave range elevates the kitchen. While performing better, they take up less space. Even the smallest kitchens can accommodate it because of its compact form, which gives a substantially bigger interior capacity with adequate room for tall or wide dishes.
The price of the new LG microwave ovens starts at Rs 13,599. In terms of availability, the device will be available across all the stores in the country.
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. 
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