Will Twitter get banned in India? What are the other app options in case it does?

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In the backdrop of violence in New Delhi on January 26, 2021, followed by a tweet of a CNN news story by Singer Rihanna, Twitter has recently acted against approximately 500 handles and some hashtags in India to fulfill several orders of the Indian government. Twitter had suspended several handles linked to farmers’ protests against the farm Bills but soon reversed its decision under the pretext of users’ freedom of speech. According to Twitter, the handles will remain blocked only in India and not outside the country. The company perceives the orders by the Indian government to be inconsistent with local law, which many believe to be a false and easy way for Twitter from enforcing its own policy.

Why can Twitter be banned in India?

When Twitter lifted the block on the suspected handles, the central government warned the company and its executives, citing the nation’s Section 69A, which has a provision of “punishment along with an imprisonment for a term that may extend up to 7 years”. Many tweets were floated with the hashtag #modiplanningfarmersgenocide that aimed at the agriculture reforms. According to Twitter, these accounts and hashtags were against the Rules of the company as they incite violence, abuse, and harm. The secretary of (Meity) reminded Twitter about the action taken by it during the Capitol Hill episode in the USA and compared that with the disturbance at Red Fort in India and its aftermath. He expressed dissatisfaction over Twitter’s differential treatment in the two incidents. The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) showed concerns on alleged abuse of Twitter to build operations to spread violence and uncertainty in India. The ministry stated that this was unacceptable and Twitter must take strict action against such well-coordinated campaigns against India. Speculations are now going on whether Twitter will be banned in India as the Meity declared its statement after Twitter’s response, saying that the government would no longer talk to the Twitter delegates at a scheduled meeting. It also floated a tweet that people should switch to the Koo app, which a homegrown app, and many have already started switching to it

Can ‘Koo’ replace Twitter?

Koo is a micro-blogging platform that had won the Aatmanirbhar Bharat App Innovate Challenge hosted by the government to encourage Indian developers to discover alternatives to Chinese apps. The app aims to allow users to express their views in Indian languages. The name ‘Koo’ is derived from the Koel bird, which is found commonly in India. Koo The government, politicians, and several people have already joined Koo and are constantly sharing their views on the platform. Moreover, hashtags like #BanTwitter and similar hashtags are already trending on it. As of now, we can’t predict the course of the future. However, if the thought of banning Twitter turns into reality, then Koo is what shall take over. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.  

WhatsApp testing Log Out feature on its platform, inching closer to release multi-device support

Multi-Device Support has always been a much-demanded feature on WhatsApp. The Support for this particular feature has always been in the highlights when it comes to upcoming features on the messaging platform and in the past one year the rumour mills have been churning out that WhatsApp will soon enable its users to use their accounts on multiple devices at the same time as its working on multi-devices support. Recently the much-awaited feature was also spotted in the latest beta version hinting at it might soon be available to all the users. But in a new development, the company seems to be testing out a new feature letting users to log out of an account on a linked device to enable better multi-device support for WhatsApp. The news is rife, as per a report by WABetaInfo the logout feature on Whatsapp is under testing and has been spotted in a  beta update 2.21.30.16, therefore, suggesting the upcoming multi-device support feature. This functionality is slated to be working both for WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business so the users do not need to delete or uninstall the instant messaging app and would be able to simply log out of an account.  As of now, WhatsApp users can access the instant messaging app on other devices like desktops or laptops only via WhatsApp Web. They have no other option but to uninstall the app from their device or to delete their account in order to unlink a device therefore they have to suffer the loss of data if they have not backed up the chats. Reportedly This feature is not ready yet for the public as it is under testing. Those who are unaware of multi-device features will allow the users to use the WhatsApp account on different devices at the same time. Right now the company is working on two different kinds of multi-device Multi devices with WhatsApp Web so that one can use  WhatsApp Web without their main phone to be connected to the Internet. And the send one is the support to other devices, therefore, allowing you to connect up to 4 different devices to your main WhatsApp account. Mind you! The WABetainfo report also mentions that this limit might change in the future and this type doesn’t require an active Internet connection on the main phone as well. In addition to this, the publisher has also made a demo video that shows how the log-out feature on the platform works. 
When the feature is rolled out publicly the user will see a  new option called Log out, which allows you to unlink your device to the main WhatsApp account.  Till now, WhatsApp only gives an option to Delete an account that will be replaced with a Log Out option on linked devices. As per the report, the company might also change moving/copying the option in the previous Linked devices section. This feature works perfectly both on WhatsApp Messenger and Business versions and will be made available to Android users.   For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

February 12 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers: Answer to win exciting prizes

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The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. February 12 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform. The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST.  The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.

How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz

To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.

February 12 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers 

Question 1: The character Ethan hunt is associated with which film series? Answer: Mission Impossible Question 2: Smells Like Teen Spirit is a song by which American Rock band? Answer: Nirvana Question 3: Which film was being screened when the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy took place? Answer: Border Question 4: Shankar Dada zindabad is a Telugu remake of which Bollywood film? Answer:  Lage Raho Munna Bhai Question 5: Which of the widely popular TV characters is a nuclear safety inspector? Answer: Homer Simpson
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February 12 Amazon Quiz: Answer these five questions and you could win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance

India’s leading e-commerce website Amazon is hosting an Amazon Quiz session for its customers. The website brings an app quiz on a daily basis, which begins at 8 AM till 12 noon. As part of the quiz, the participants stand a chance to win prizes as well as cash prizes on a daily basis, and today Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance can be won. The Amazon Quiz session allows the customers to win bumper prizes such as Apple iPhone X, iPhone Xs, Go Pro Hero 8 and many more every day while sitting at home. To win the participants must answer five questions correctly based on current affairs and general knowledge. One wrong answer can eliminate you from the quiz and the results will be announced at the end of the month. Today’s question will let you win Rs 15,000 Amazon Pay Balance. Check below for today’s Amazon quiz answers.

February 12 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Colonel Narendra ‘Bull’ Kumar, who recently passed away, led the first Indian team to climb which mountain? The answer is- Nanda Devi Question 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the permanent campus of Indian IIM Sambalpur in which state? The answer is- Odisha Question 3: By 2023, Japan plans to launch the first satellite made of what material to reduce space debris? The answer is- Wood Question 4: In which of the following games do we use a 20-sided version of this object? The answer is- Dungeons and Dragons Question 5: Name this popular American electronic music producer and DJ. The answer is- Marshmellow
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Everything you need to know about Pokemon cards and why are they selling out so quickly? 

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What are Pokémon Cards?

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game that is based on the Pokémon franchise of Nintendo video games. There are different methods of trading and buying Pokémon cards. they can be collected from stores in different ways like pre-constructed decks, promo cards, booster boxes, and individual packs. Moreover, you can buy them through websites and individual sellers on the internet. Pokemon Trading Card Game

What does the Company say about the unprecedented sales?

The Pokemon Company officially declared that they need to print trading cards since the demand for Pokemon cards has been consistently high especially over the last few weeks when the series is celebrating its 25th anniversary. As a result, several Pokemon fans are facing challenges buying certain Pokemon trading cards because of global shipping constraints compared to its high demand. The company added that the reprinting task is taking place at maximum capacity and soon they will be available to many.

Why are the sales of Pokémon Cards so high?

1) Chain Reaction

Recently YouTube stars and celebrities have indulged themselves in investing a high amount of money in Pokémon cards. This encouraged people to buy the cards in a hope of profit in the future. As more people swarmed to invest in the cards, their value rose at an unprecedented rate.

2) Publicity

Pokemon Card games salesPublicity is another factor that led to the shooting up of the prices. There are special initiatives o YouTube, Twitch where famous DJs and music producers including Steve Aoki hosted a live event devoted to Pokémon Cards. Similarly, a famous YouTuber Logan Paul has spent almost $300,000 in buying them that automatically raised the face value of the franchise.

3) Lockdown aftermath

The lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of new hobbies in people to avoid boredom. Investing extra money to buy cards could also be one of them. The lockdown phases allowed old franchises and TV shows to make a comeback. Pokémon is one among them. Once the ground was prepared by the lockdown, the internet thing got the Pokémon cards back to the limelight.

4) Game with investment

The recent rise in costs and sales has inspired people to examine their collections to see if they have any items that they can sell. On the side, the people who want to buy are constantly looking to acquire cards not only to make an alternative investment for their savings. It’s not only the individuals indulged in trading who are making money. Card shops and online retailers are also experiencing huge profits. Many businesses have experienced a rise in their business throughout the pandemic. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Slack for android could have leaked your password: Here is how you can quickly change it.

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According to a recent report, Slack’s Android app unexpectedly started logging into users’ profiles via credentials in plain text. For security concerns, Slack Technologies started sending emails to the users asking them to change their account passwords. The email also informs them about the glitch and the chances of other apps of the affected smartphone accessing the credentials. According to a report published by Android Police, Slack technologies deputies validated that the emails sent to the users were genuine and not auto-generated by phishing companies. Although the glitch might have affected only a small segment of Android users, for your privacy and security concerns, you should immediately reset your Slack password. Here is the simplest way to do it.

How to change your Slack password?

You can’t change your password using the mobile app. However, you can change it on the web browser of your mobile or desktop by following these simple steps. 1) Log in to your Slack desktop or web application and select a workspace. 2) Click on your profile picture located in the top-right corner of the screen. 3) In the dropdown menu, click ‘View profile’. View profile 4) Click the three dots labeled as ‘More’ on your profile that opens another options menu. 5) Select the ‘Account Settings’ option. Account Settings' 6) Now you will find a list of headings with ‘Password’ being on the top. 7) Click the ‘expand’ button located adjacent to the ‘Password’ heading. 8) In the box that opens, you can reset your password by entering your previous password followed by a new one. Password 9) If you fail to recall your old password, you can request a password reset link by email. 10) You need to repeat the above process for every workspace.

What to do after changing the password?

  1. Once the password is changed in the desktop application, you will need to manually clear the application data in the settings in your Android smartphone. This will log you off from the mobile app.
  2. Now, you need to clear the cache memory to erase all the cookies and the data you might have entered into the mobile application. To do this, you need to go to the ‘Storage’ option in the ‘Settings’ app. Within ‘Storage’, select ‘Storage & cache’. Tap ‘Clear storage’ to delete all the cache data related to the Android Slack application.
  3. Now, restart the app, you’ll be prompted to sign in where you can log in with your new password.
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15 Microsoft PowerPoint keyboard shortcuts every beginner should know

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Microsoft PowerPoint is used extensively in multinational corporations, educational institutions, government organizations, and hospitals for making presentations. The designing task requires editing, formatting, and arranging the elements now and then. The following shortcuts will help you use all the important functionalities conveniently and efficiently.

1) Jump to Nth slide in a slideshow

Slide Number + Enter Key Once you start the slideshow, his shortcut helps you jump to the Nth slide in your presentation where N is the index of the slide you want to jump to.

2) Display a black or white slide (in slideshow mode)

B => Black slide W=> White slide This shortcut enables you to pause your presentation during a slideshow. Pressing the same key again resumes the slideshow.

3) Duplicate active slides

CTRL + SHIFT + D This shortcut replicates the current slide in your presentation and places it right after.
Duplicate active slides
Duplicate active slides

4) Start Slideshow from the first slide

Shortcut: F5 This shortcut launches the slide show right from the first slide in your presentation.

5) Start Slideshow from the current slide

Shortcut: SHIFT + F5 This shortcut begins the slide show right from the current page. It is of great utility when you want to restart the slideshow after editing a page.

5) Go to the next or previous slide

Page Down=> Go to the next slide Page Up=> Go to the previous slide

6) Display the Shortcuts menu

shortcut: SHIFT + F10 Once you are in the slideshow, this shortcut equivalent function of the right-click. Thus, it helps you to get complete control of your keyboard.
Display the Shortcuts menu
Display the Shortcuts menu

7) Show the Slideshow Help shortcuts

Shortcut: F1 When the Slideshow mode is on, this command will show all the slide show shortcuts to swiftly navigate your presentation.
Show the Slideshow Help shortcuts
Show the Slideshow Help shortcuts

8) Insert a hyperlink

Shortcut: CTRL + K  To insert a hyperlink in a text, select the text and use the above shortcut. This shortcut saves much time when you have to handle multiple hyperlinks.
Insert a hyperlink
Insert a hyperlink

9) Justify alignment

Shortcut: CTRL + J You can easily switch the alignment of a piece of text to ‘Justify’ by the above shortcut.

10) Jump to the beginning or end of a line

END=> Jump to the end of a line HOME => Jump to the beginning of a line

11) Launch thesaurus

Shortcut: SHIFT + F7 This shortcut opens up the thesaurus for you to get suggestions of synonyms for a word in the text.
Launch thesaurus
Launch thesaurus

12) Open the Font dialog box

Shortcut: CTRL + T You can modify the font style and font size of a text by this shortcut without going to the menubar.

13) Change the text case 

Shortcut: SHIFT + F3 In your presentation, you can switch between lowercase and uppercase swiftly by using the above shortcut.
Change the text case 
Change the text case

14) Make text subscript or superscript

You can convert a piece of text into subscript or superscript by the following shortcuts: CTRL + ‘=‘ subscript CTRL + SHIFT + ‘=’ superscript

15) Open the spell check engine

Shortcut: Press F7 You get assured of the spelling of a word and grammar by opening the spell check engine.
Open the spell check engine
Open the spell check engine
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Vivo X50 Pro+ tipped to make its debut in India alongside Vivo X60 series

The Vivo X60 series is set to launch in India soon. In addition to this, the company might also launch Vivo X50 Pro+ alongside the X60 series in the country however both the other devices X50 and Vivo X50 Pro have already made their debut in the country last year in July. As per a report launch event is tipped between March end and April starting.  In July last year the Chinese smartphone company Vivo launched Vivo X50 and Vivo X50 Pro in India but the most powerful Vivo X50 Pro+ missed to make its debut in the country. But according to a report the device is expected to arrive in the Indian market alongside the next generation Vivo X60 series. The launch event is rumoured to take place either later in March or in the first week of April. Vivo X60 series rolled out in China While on the other hand, the Vivo X60 series has already made its debut in China in December last year. If the report is to be believed then the company will bring Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, and the Vivo X50 Pro+ by next month to the country. However, you can view the information as scepticism and not interpret something literally because the company is yet to share details on the launch. Both X60 and X60 Pro smartphones offer a 6.56-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED screen along with an in-display fingerprint sensor. The devices are powered by Exynos 1080 upper mid-range SoC, equipped with a 4,200mAh battery with 33W fast charging and excellent camera experience.  Vivo X50 Pro+ smartphone: pricing and specification If Vivo X50 Pro+ launches in India then it might be offers in three variants 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option at CNY 4,998 that translates to Rs 53,000, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage option at CNY 5,498 that translates to Rs 58,300 and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage option at CNY 5,998 that translates to Rs 63,300. Speaking of the specification Vivo X50 Pro+ will feature a 6.56-inch full-HD+ AMOLED curved-edged display with 120Hz refresh rate support. Under the hood, there will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor with 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB storage. The 5G smartphone will run Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10.5.  In terms of photography, the upcoming smartphone will feature a quad rear camera setup consisting of a 50-megapixel primary camera sensor. Furthermore, there will be a 32-megapixel secondary sensor and dual  13-megapixel sensors. For selfies, there will be a 32-megapixel camera sensor on the front with f/2.45 aperture. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Infinix Smart 5 with 6,000mAh battery launched in India

Transsion group holdings brand Infinix today announced the launch of the latest budget smartphone Infinix Smart 5 in India. The device is the successor to the Infinix Smart 4 that was introduced by the Hong-Kong based smartphone company in November. The smartphone comes with dual rear cameras and a 6,000mAh battery. In addition to this, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, a  Drop Notch design display and runs on   XOS 7 UI on top of Android 10. The smartphone carries a gem cut texture design with a flow pattern moreover there is a multifunctional fingerprint sensor and face unlock for biometrics. Infinix Smart 5: Pricing and availability details Infinix Smart 5 has been introduced in India in single 2GB RAM with a 32GB storage option. The device comes with a price tag of Rs 7,199 and will be offered in four distinct colour options of  Aegean Blue, Morandi Green, Obsidian Black, and 6° Purple. The device will go on sale via e-commerce website Flipkart starting February 18 at 12 noon. The bank offers to include are 5 percent unlimited cashback on Flipkart Axis Bank Credit and Debit transactions. 10 percent off on the first two purchases using a BOB master debit card on orders of Rs 750 and above. In addition to this, there will be an extra Rs 1800 off on the purchase of the smartphone with EMI starting from Rs 247 per month.  Infinix Smart 5 with 6,000mAh battery launched in India Infinix Smart 5: specifications and features Infinix Smart 5 runs on  XOS 7 UI on top of Android 10. Under the hood, there is an octa-core MediaTek Helio G25 SoC with a primary clock speed of up to 2.0GHz paired with HyperEngine Game technology. The phone will be available in a single 2GB RAM with a 32GB storage option that can be expanded up to 256GB via a dedicated microSD card slot. The smartphone features a 6.82-inch HD+ Drop Notch design display with a 90.66 percent screen-to-body ratio. Moreover, it offers a 20:5:9 aspect ratio with a  peak brightness of 440 nits, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio.  The Infinix smartphone sports a dual AI rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with  f/1.8 aperture, Low Light Sensor and quad-LED flash. While on the front there is an 8-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture and an LED flash for taking selfies and video calling. The camera app supports Auto Scene Detection, Modes: Slo-mo Video, Bokeh, AI HDR, AI 3D Beauty, AR Animoji, AI 3D Body Shaping. Whereas the front camera has support for AI Portrait, AI 3D Face Beauty, WideSelfie, AR Animoji. Besides this, the budget smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery that the company claims it can deliver a standby time of up to 50 days and last for up to 53 hours of 4G Talktime. For connectivity, there is 4G, 3G, Wi-Fi, EDGE, GPRS, and Bluetooth v5.0. The smartphone features a gem cut texture design with a flow pattern moreover there is a multifunctional fingerprint sensor and face unlock for biometrics. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

5 ways you can free up space in Gmail

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Facing a Gmail storage crisis is one of the most raised issues by people who rely on cloud storage. Most of the free cloud storage services offer a limited space to store your files including Google. Gmail comes with 15 GB of memory. It may appear enough but considering our dependence on the internet, you are likely to feel the need for more space soon. If you are not willing to spend money on buying more storage for Gmail, the following tips shall help you to free up space immediately.

1) Clean your Google Drive and Photos

Google offers 15GB of storage for free to all Gmail users. This storage is distributed among different Google services, especially Google Drive and Photos. For instance, if you have upload 10GB of photos on Drive and Photos, the space left for your Gmail will only be 5GB. The easiest way to provide more space to Gmail is by freeing up space used by Drive and Photos. If there are large files in your Photos and Google Drive, delete them if you can. That will free up space for emails. You may check your Google storage summary by going to https://www.google.com/settings/storage.
Clean your Google Drive and Photos
Clean your Google Drive and Photos

2) Find and delete big emails

A majority of the emails you get are small in size, say, 50 KB or less. however, some of them may be several MB in size. It happens due to the big-sized attachments in the form of data files, high-resolution images, and videos. If you are sure that the purpose of the attachments is fulfilled and you will not require them in the future, you can free up a significant amount of space in Gmail. To find the mails with heavy attachments, you just need to go to the search bar and type “larger:50m”. If you need more space, you can even search for “larger:25m” or even “larger:20m”.
Find and delete big emails
Find and delete big emails

3) Find and delete “ancient” emails

The mails in your inbox gradually lose significance with time. You don’t need to keep emails that are, say, four years old. Similarly, there is no point storing casual conversations on Gmail with your friends during your school or college days. Deleting such mails will reclaim much of your Gmail storage. It will also clean up the account that had accumulated emails that are no more relevant. To find all your old emails, you just need to type on the search bar “older_than:1y”. You can set the year based on your preference. Once you have the list of the old emails, you can delete them in just a couple of clicks.
Find and delete "ancient" emails
Find and delete “ancient” emails

4) Get rid of the updates, promotional emails, and spam

Gmail keeps your emails organised in the form of categories as ‘Primary’, ‘Social’, and ‘Promotions’. Among these three tabs, the ‘Primary’ category is where your important emails are kept. The other tabs contain notifications about your social media accounts, profiles, promotional offers, and advertisements. Since you get such emails frequently, you accumulate a lot of them over some time. Similarly, your spam folder contains a lot of emails sent from websites that you’ve blocked. When running low on space, you can freely get rid of them.
Get rid of the updates, promotional emails, and spam
Get rid of the updates, promotional emails, and spam

5) Plain Text and Quotes

Although emails containing nothing, but HTML text require lesser than those with attached files. However, over a long period, they add up to a significant size. If you don’t take care of them, they can cause a space crisis. You can save a lot of space by assigning your emails to plain text or changing the default setting to quote every email you reply to.
Plain Text and Quotes
Plain Text and Quotes
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5 apps and software you can use to wirelessly transfer files from your smartphone to PC and vice versa.

There are a plethora of applications that you can use for sharing files between your smartphone and PC. But the first thought that comes before downloading one is whether it will be safe to use and will not breach the right to privacy. For some, another concern may be whether the app is paid or free. The following list suggests free and safe applications by which you can transfer files between your PC and smartphone and vice versa.

1) AirDroid

AirDroid is an app with an attractive interface that allows you to transfer files to and from your smartphone. First, you just need to connect your smartphone and computer to the same Wi-Fi network. Once connected, you can visit the special web address or scan a QR code. The app provides a convenient way to view and respond to incoming messages. AirDroid gives much control to you to view media files. You can even manage your applications by deleting and installing the programs from the .apk files.
AirDroid
AirDroid

2) Zapya

Zapya is a convenient cross-platform Android app that allows you to share different types of files across different devices utilising a Wi-Fi network. Zapya offers a menu split into several tabs, each of which relates contains different kinds of files like apps, media files. The app also has a file manager for searching and organising files in your phone storage. To transfer files between your PC and smartphone, you just need to make a group on one device using either a shared Wi-Fi network or a direct connection between the two devices. Once the connection is established, you can select and share the files.
Zapya
Zapya

3) SuperBeam

SuperBeam enables you to instantly share any files between your smartphone and PC via Wi-Fi Direct Share. You just need to scan a QR code so that the devices can swiftly create a unique Wi-Fi network for file sharing. The unique feature of SuperBeam is that apart from basic file sharing, you can even send files back and forth to a device where the app is not installed. For this, the user of another device will have to visit the application website. The interface of the SuperBeam is quite user friendly and the camera automatically opens on startup to scan the QR code. The application allows you to share almost all kinds of files including images, audio, video, compressed files, and .apk files.
SuperBeam
SuperBeam

4) Pushbullet

PushBullet is an Android application that allows you to transfer files, data – notes, links, images, videos, and lists quickly and conveniently between your smartphone and PC through Push notifications. To start sharing files, you need to install the application, login with your Google account, and download the Chrome extension. Now, you can send notifications either from your browser to your smartphone or your smartphone to Chrome. The unique feature of this app is the addition of friends who use Pushbullet.
Pushbullet
Pushbullet

5) Send Anywhere

Send Anywhere is an app for backing up all types of files on your device so that they can be downloaded into other devices. You just need to select the files you want to share and they’ll be pushed to the cloud in a matter few seconds. Once the desired files are on the cloud, you can share either by scanning a QR code created by the app or with a dedicated download code that you send.
Send Anywhere
Send Anywhere
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How to screen record on your Android smartphone?

Until Android 11 was released, recording the screen on Android smartphones was a complex and demanding process. You had to use third-party applications that were often malicious. With Android 11, screen recording was integrated into the OS as a native feature. With further iterations, smartphone manufacturers made it easier for users to record their phone’s screen during gameplay. Want to record yourself playing a game on your smartphone? Your phone is capable of handling that without needing any external hardware or third-party apps. Here are the best ways to record the screen on an Android phone. Read Also: Summer Gadgets 2023: Tech That Will Keep You Cool

Use the native Android screen recorder

Step 1: Swipe down from the status bar to reveal the quick settings menu. Step 2: Select ‘Screen recorder’. If you cannot find the screen recorder icon, tap on the plus sign and add it to the quick settings menu. Select ‘Screen recorder’. Step 3: Choose whether you want to record the media sound on your phone along with the video or not. Step 4: If you are interested in recording a voiceover, select media and mic. This way your phone’s microphone will record your voice and integrate it with the screen recording footage. Step 5: You can also choose to show taps, touches, and other gestures on the screen.  Step 6: Once you’ve customised the settings, select ‘Start recording’. Step 6: Once you’ve customised the settings, select ‘Start recording’. Step 7: The screen recording will begin after a short countdown. Step 8: Once the recording is underway, you can draw on the screen by selecting the pencil icon on the recording toolbar. You can also turn on the front camera while the recording is in progress and record yourself along with the screen. This is helpful if you’re creating an instructional video and want to include yourself in the playthrough footage. Step 9: Tap the stop icon once you’re done. The screen recording will be saved in your phone’s gallery. Tap the stop icon once you’re done.

Record your Android phone’s screen while playing a game

Most Android smartphones come with a gaming toolbar that gives users quick access to a host of functions. These include DND mode, voice changer, performance meter, Boost mode, and the option to record the screen during gameplay. Here’s how you can record your Android phone’s screen while playing a game. Step 1: Launch the game you want to record.  Step 2: If you’re using a Samsung smartphone, swipe down from the top of the screen and select the notification icon that says ‘Tap to open Game Booster’. On other smartphones, swipe on the bar at the edge of the screen to reveal the gaming menu. swipe down from the top of the screen and select the notification icon that says ‘Tap to open Game Booster’. Step 3: Select the recording icon and select ‘Start recording’ in the popup box. Step 3: Select the recording icon and select ‘Start recording’ in the popup box.

Use a third-party app

There are several third-party apps that will help you record your Android phone’s screen with ease. If you are using an older Android version, you will have to rely on these apps to record your phone’s screen. AZ Screen Recorder, Mobizen Screen Recorder, and XRec Lite Screen Recorder are some of the best apps for this task. These apps offer some additional features like live streaming your phone’s display, screencasting, controlling the resolution, video quality, & fps, and quick editing tools. Here’s how you can record your phone’s screen using AZ Recorder. Step 1: Download and install AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play Store. Step 2: Give AZ Recorder permission to display over other apps. Step 3: Tap on the video icon at the bottom. You can also minimise the app and go to the window you want to record and tap on the floating icon to initiate the recording. Tap on the video icon at the bottom. android screen recorder with internal audio Step 4: Tap on ‘Start Now’. Step 4: Tap on ‘Start Now’. android screen recorder with internal audio Step 5: To stop the recording, swipe down from the status bar and tap on the ‘Stop’ option in the notification panel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the screen recorder on Android?

You can access the screen recorder from the quick settings menu by swiping down from the status bar. If you can’t find the screen recorder, add it to the quick settings menu by tapping on the plus icon.

Where is the screen recording stored?

As soon as you finish recording the screen on your Android smartphone, it gets saved in your device’s gallery.

How do I record my phone’s screen with sound?

Before you start recording the screen, choose the option to record media sounds in the popup box. Read Also: Thomson Oath Pro Max 65-inch Google TV launched in India

Conclusion

These are the best ways to record the screen on your Android phone. If you are interested in recording your gameplay footage for YouTube content, make sure you plug in your headphones to record your voiceover. The sounds recorded from the mic on a headset have a better quality than the ones recorded using your phone’s microphone. You can also record yourself while recording the gameplay to make the content more fun. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

Molekule Air Mini – Air Purifier with PECO Filtration Technology launched in India

Molekule’s PECO technology announced the launch of a new air purifier in India. The company has introduced the Air Mini purifier that is based on the award-winning patented Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) air purification technology. This feature is capable of eliminating airborne pollutants, allergens, viruses, bacteria, mold and VOCs in the apartments.. The Molekule air purifier can cover an area of up to 23 sq meters.  “Owing to the growing hazard of Indoor or Household Pollution, this is the right time for Molekule to enter the India market, and one could not ask for a better partner than Amazon for enabling this,” said Dr. Yogi Goswami, Co-Founder, Chief Scientist of Molekule. “Molekule technology works differently and is engineered to solve real problems. We encourage people to test and experience our technology, that not just filters out the air like most air purifiers available in the market, but also destroys harmful pollutants that are present in the air at a molecular level. And with the launch of Air Mini, we make our patented technology available in India for the first time and look forward to building a strong partnership with India –  one that goes beyond our products. India is an important market for us, and with our entry, we aim to bring the concept of cleaner air to the people of the country.” Molekule Air Mini purifier The Molekule Air Mini comes with Photo Electrochemical Oxidation (PECO) nanotechnology to destroy viruses, VOCs, allergens, bacteria and mold. The air purifier is designed for rooms up to up to 23 sq meters – ideal for apartments, bedrooms, and home offices. Furthermore, the users can customise the fan’s speed as per purification need from a whisper to boost as its offers 5 fan speeds to choose from. The energy consumption is between 18-53 watts, and the noise level varies between 36-62dBA, pending fan speed. It also uses a hybrid of Molekule’s Pre-Filter and PECO-Filter in a single filter. PECO-Filters coated in a proprietary catalyst, which, when activated by UV-A light, release hydroxyl radicals that break the molecular bonds of viruses, bacteria, mold, allergen, odors, pollen, dander, and more. In terms of design, the Air Mini purifier comes in a portable design and features a natural wool felt handle, therefore, allowing it to be easily moved or placed anywhere in the room. The Molekule air purifier also tracks your PECO-Filter status and when it’s time to replace it, you get notified. And its cylindrical design all it to intake air from every angle while the flows through the outer filter layers, trapping large particles, and slowing down VOCs passing through the filter. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Samsung Galaxy F62 set to launch in India on February 15

After appearing on Samsung’s official support page in India and several rumours and leaks Samsung has officially announced to launch Galaxy F62 in the country on February 15. The upcoming device is the second phone to launch after F41 which launched in the country back in October last year to its newest F-Series. As per the latest teasers, the smartphone will be powered by Exynos 9825 SoC based on the 7nm process.  Samsung Galaxy F62 is set to launch in India on February 15. The company has also created a dedicated Flipkart page which reveals that the phone will launch at 12 noon in the country. In addition to this, the front, as well as the back of the Galaxy F62, has also been revealed via Flipkart page. Although the company has not shared much about the device, it confirmed that the phone will be priced between Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 25,000. Earlier a tipster also tipped that the phone would be priced less than Rs 25,000.  Speaking of the design and specification Samsung Galaxy F62 has been revealed in a green variant. There is a square-shaped camera module consisting of four camera sensors and a centrally positioned hole punch on the front display to house a selfie camera. The company confirmed that the upcoming F-Series phone will be powered by 7nm octa-core Exynos 9825 SoC with an AnTuTu score of over 4,52,000 and a Geekbench 5 score of 2,400. In the previous report Galaxy F62 is expected to have a 7,000mAh battery. Furthermore, there will be a 6.7-inch sAMOLED display and might also feature a quad rear camera setup that comprises a 64-megapixel primary sensor. It is speculated to pack a 32-megapixel front camera and the reports claimed that the smartphone will run Android 11-based One UI 3.1 out-of-the-box. Powered by an Exynos processor the device is likely to come with  6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The Geekbenck results also suggest that the F62 will be offering a flagship-level experience with a  multi-core score of 2,401. On the other hand, the mobile also appeared on the Bluetooth SIG site with model number SM-E625F_DS in the past suggesting Bluetooth 5.0 support on the handset.  Some of the reports also shared that the production of the smartphone has begun at the Greater Noida Facility in the Delhi-NCR region. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Poco sold over 150,000 units of Poco M3 on its first sale in India, next sale on February 16

Poco M3 which was launched in India last week went on sale for the first time in the country on February 9. On the very first day of its sale over 150,000 units of the newly launched device were sold. According to the company, the more than 30 lakhs buyer showed interest in purchasing the smartphone on its first sale. The device is the successor of Poco M2 which arrived in the Indian market last year.  The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC and houses a 6,000mAh battery. In addition to this, it has a triple rear camera setup too.  Poco M3’s first sale took place on February 9 in India. As shared by the company the Poco sold over 150,000 units of the Poco M3 on its first sale that was held through Flipkart. The device made its debut in the country on February 2. The smartphone comes in a 6GB with 64GB storage variant priced at Rs 10,999 while the 6GB with 128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 11,999. The device will be offered in three colour options of Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, and Power Black. After successfully hosting its first sale the company has now scheduled the next sale for Poco M3 on February 16 via Flipkart from 12 noon onwards. Poco M3 tech specs Poco M3 features a 6.53-inch full-HD+ display offering 1,080×2,340 pixels of resolution with a screen-to-body ratio of 90.34 percent and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is protected with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass. The device runs MIUI 12 for Poco based on the top of Android 10. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. In terms of optics, there is a triple rear camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor with f/1 aperture. Furthermore, there is a 2-megapixel macro lens with f/2.4 aperture and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture. Upfront there is an 8-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.05 aperture. Poco M3 boasts a 6,000mAh battery that comes with 18W fast charging support. For connectivity, Poco M3 includes 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm audio jack and a USB Type-C port for charging. Furthermore, there is an Infrared (IR) blaster and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

February 11 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers: Answer to win exciting prizes

The e-commerce website Flipkart is hosting Daily Trivia Quiz. Every day it brings a bunch of new questions for its users. By answering them correctly you can win exciting prizes. The questionnaire is based on questions related to general knowledge. Also, the users can win free vouchers and super coins, among other offers via the daily quiz. February 11 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers has already gone live on its platform. The participant should be at least 18 years old and should have a valid login ID. The Quiz is available on the mobile platform and not the web version. E-commerce conducts the quiz on daily basis and goes live at 12:00 AM IST and runs till 11:59 PM IST.  The winners are announced within 15 days from the date of participation that can be viewed under the Gems/Rewards section in the app.

How to participate in the Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz

To participate download the Flipkart app on your phone. Then open the Flipkart app then head to Game Zone. Now click on the Daily Trivia Banner or search for Daily Trivia. Enter the game and answer all 5 questions with correct answers.

February 11 Flipkart Daily Trivia Quiz Answers 

Question 1:Eklavya was the cousin of which famous character in the Mahabharata? Answer: Krishna Question 2:Which lake in Sikkim is named after Guru Rinpoche, founder of Tibetan Buddhism? Answer: Gurudongmar Question 3: Helicopter service company Pawan Hans is owned by the Indian Government and ____ Answer: ONGC Question 4:Which company is the owner of the air purifier brand Blueair? Answer: Unilever Question 5:Which of the European countries borders only one country? Answer: Denmark
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February 11 Amazon Quiz: Participate to win Polaroid SNAP Touch 2.0

The e-commerce platform Amazon is back with another new session of the quiz on its platform and today you can win Polaroid SNAP Touch 2.0. It brings Amazon Quiz sessions for its customers on a daily basis. Customers can stand a chance to win bumper prizes just by playing at home from 8 am to 12 noon. Every day Amazon asks 5 questions that the customers have to answer correctly. This session is only available for the app user in India. In today’s Amazon Quiz the winners will get a chance to win Polaroid SNAP Touch 2.0. In the quiz, five questions are asked to which Gadget Bridge provides answers to make sure our readers also get a chance to win amazing prizes. Check out February 11 Amazon Quiz Answers:

February 11 Amazon Quiz Answers

Question 1: Which app was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs to connect with the nearly 3.12-crore strong Indian diaspora across the world? The answer is- Global Pravasi Rishta Question 2: What was recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that measures the actual length of a second? The answer is- National Atomic Timescale Question 3: Who, at the age of 15, invented the tactile system for reading and writing for use by people who are blind or visually impaired? The answer is- Louis Braille Question 4: Originated during the Italian Renaissance in the 15th century, what is this type of dance called The answer is- Ballet Question 5: Name this Guardian of the Galaxy character who often branches out of his comfort zone to help keep the people of the universe safe The answer is- Groot For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

Nokia Power Earbuds Lite with 35 hours of music playback launched in India

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Power Earbuds Lite that were launched globally in September last year have now been launched in India. The earbuds have been launched alongside Nokia 5.4 and Nokia 3.4 smartphones in the country. As the name suggests the audio device is the toned-down variant of Nokia Power Earbuds which were introduced in 2019 at IFA. The new truly wireless stereo earbuds by Nokia features 6mm audio drivers and offers 35 hours of audio playback. These comes with an IPX7 rating for water and dust resistance.  Nokia Power Earbuds Lite price and availability details Nokia Power Earbuds Lite has announced the launch of the Nokia Power Earbuds Lite in India. The TWS earphones have been introduced with a price tag of Rs 3,599. The Nokia earphones will be available in two colour options of Charcoal and Snow and are scheduled to go on sale starting February 17 via the Nokia website and Amazon. However, these will be offered at a discount of Rs. 1,600 bundled with the Nokia 3.4 during the pre-bookings until February 19. Nokia Power Earbuds Lite with 35 hours of music playback launched in India On the other hand, Nokia 5.4 price starts at Rs 13,999 for the 4GB with 64GB storage and at Rs 15,499 for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage option. Whereas Nokia 3.4 comes with the price tag of Rs 11,999 for the 4GB RAM with 64GB storage model. Nokia Power Earbuds Lite features Nokia Power Earbuds Lite comes equipped with 6mm graphene audio drivers. The earphones are IPX7 rated for water-resistant and can resist one-meter deep water for up to 30 minutes. The earbuds are ergonomically designed backed by adjustable ear tips. The company offers three pairs of ear tips of different sizes that comes inside the retail box.  The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite comes with Bluetooth v5.0 for wireless connectivity in addition to this there is USB Type-C for charging. The charging case packs a 600mAh battery, on the other hand, each earbud equips a 50mAh battery. The charging case delivers up to 30 hours of playback on a single charge. Although the earbuds are touted to deliver up to 5 hours of battery life with a  total of up to 35 hours of audio playback. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

5 free audio editing software for PC you must try

Audio-editing software is widely used by people from different fields. If you are a beginner YouTuber or a music producer, you would require decent audio-editing software to modify sounds. If you feel that audio editing software is expensive, then you must go to the following list. It presents the best free audio-editing software for your PC.

1) Audacity

This is the best audio editing software for beginners. Although it comes with a simple user-interface, it has got some of the features that an advanced audio-editing software offers. You can even multi-track to achieve a full band sound editing. Audacity offers you a variety of effects and plugins including volume automation using the envelope. However, the interface is not very appealing and may fail to provide the ultimate user experience. Nonetheless, it’s the simplest and fastest software available to get your audio-editing job done. You can edit everything from MP3’s to WAV files in it.
Audacity
Audacity

2) Ocenaudio 

Ocenaudio is easy to use and comes with a clean and colorful user interface. It offers you a lot of effects to add to your audio files like compression, EQ, and reverb. Ocenaudio gives you the flexibility to play with the parameters and sense the modifications instantly. You can also use spectrograms for more advanced editing. Just like Audacity, Ocenaudio  is simple and straightforward to use. Popular formats like MP3 are supported.
Ocenaudio
Ocenaudio

3) Hya-Wave

Hya-Wave is one of that audio-editing software that runs in your web browser. The interface is clean and user-friendly that allows you to load and save your files in the cloud, apply effects on the go, and share on social media or through URL. Browser-based DAWs could be the future of audio editing. Audio-editing is the future where you can record and edit sounds on the fly without needing to install heavy programs on your computer.
Hya-Wave
Hya-Wave

4) WavePad

Wavepad is one of the most widely used free audio-editing software that is easy to install and use. It comes bundled with effects like noise reduction, compression, and reverb. You also get some advanced analysis tools for more advanced users like reverse reverb and audio scrubbing. One of the best features that this software provides is batch processing where you can apply compression, reverb, EQ, or any effect to multiple files simultaneously. This can save you a lot of time while working on projects.
WavePad
WavePad

5) TwistedWave

TwistedWave is another awesome online audio-editing software that is known for its usability and features. You can normalize your audio clips and apply the effects easily by using this software. are easy to apply. If you want to eliminate noise from the audio without shuffling the audio, you need to mute the section with noise. TwistedWave gives you an easy way to do this by highlighting the part of audio that you want to mute and pressing “S”.
TwistedWave
TwistedWave
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10 best Chrome browser plugins for power users

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Google Chrome is one of the most preferred web browsers available across different platforms. Chrome’s user-friendly interface makes web browsing intuitive. Its highly optimised setup makes net-surfing faster than many other web-browsers. Chrome extension takes your browsing to a new level by keeping you sorted while you are surfing as well as provide utility tools to make your tasks easier. The following list presents the best chrome plugins for power users that will enhance your productivity.

1) Evernote Web Clipper

Evernote Web Clipper is one of the best plugins to accumulate and manage your notes online. The plugin allows you to sync your data across all your devices so that you can access them from anywhere in a matter of few clicks. The unique thing about Evernote Web Clipper is that you search images for text. You can also save your PDF documents online directly to your Evernote account.
Evernote Web Clipper
Evernote Web Clipper

2) Google Translate

If you get startled by a foreign language that you see in your browser, Google Translate is the chrome plugin that you should choose. This extension translates words, phrases, or the entire webpage text to your preferred language with just a click or two. You can also get the correct pronunciations of the words written in the text.
Google Translate
Google Translate

3) Bitly

Bitly is a useful chrome plugin that shortens the web-links for easy sharing. This is important on websites that pose a character limit for web-links such as Twitter. However, it can be very useful for websites having extremely long weblinks. You can also share the links from the extension itself to track its performance.
Bitly
Bitly

4) Buffer

If you want to share something that you found interesting on the internet, Buffer offers you the fastest and easiest ways to do that. You just need to click the Buffer icon within your browser to share the pages and posts from Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other websites. There is also a paid version where you get certain premium features and no limit for sharing.
Buffer
Buffer

5) Adblock plus

Adblock Plus is a free chrome plugin that allows you to block irritating ads. It offers you the flexibility to decide the websites or webpages on which you want to block ads. Some ads may contain malware, thus, Adblock Plus provides certain levels of protection against computer viruses. The best part is that it is equally effective on YouTube and other video streaming websites.
Adblock plus
Adblock plus

6) Dark Night Mode

This chrome plugin darkens the content of the websites you visit so that you can scan them without straining your eyes. Dark Night Mode is an open-source plugin that is highly useful for those who surf the internet at night. Unlike other applications, Dark Night Mode does not simply invert the colors. As a result, the colors of images don’t get distorted.
Dark Night Mode
Dark Night Mode

7) Checker Plus for Gmail

It is a highly effective Google Chrome extension that lets you know about the recent and old mails by a small icon built into your browser. It saves you from logging into your Gmail account now and then. You can also read and write emails right from the floating window without opening Gmail on a new tab. With Checker Plus for Gmail, you can instantly manage multiple Gmail accounts.
Checker Plus for Gmail
Checker Plus for Gmail

8) Start.me

Start.me allows you to bookmark desired websites to attach them to your dashboard. Whenever you launch your Chrome, the dashboard will automatically open. You are free to add RSS feeds and widgets like calendar, email, and to-do lists. Moreover, you can install web pages, photos, and video clips within the startup page.
Start.me
Start.me

9) Tab Resize

Tab Resize provides various shortcuts to arrange a lot of open side-by-side. You can also decide which tabs you want to resize. It allows you to select your tab layout to automatically open multiple resized tabs on the same web page. The plugin helps to keep your chrome window working more efficiently.
Tab Resize
Tab Resize

10) Speedtest

Speedtest is a useful chrome plugin to test the speed of your internet connection. you can access it from your toolbar to know how well your web page is doing. It estimates how quickly a website loads as well as the download and upload speeds. The dashboard of the extension is easy to read so that you get complete information right over the web page you are on.
Speedtest
Speedtest
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Popular Barcode Scanner app caught infecting Android smartphones: What should you do if you have it installed? 

Recently a very popular app on Google’s Play Store called Barcode Scanner was removed from the Play Store due to the discovery of adware. The adware was found by a cybersecurity firm named Malwarebytes. The app had more than 10 million downloads but was reported to exhibit strange behavior by its users. During its usage, the app would automatically open doubtful websites asking for the installation of a Cleaner app. This event has hampered the image of Google offering malware-free applications. Since the app had millions of users, it took some time and effort for Malwarebytes to determine the person behind the malicious activity. After serious investigations of the latest update of the Barcode Scanner app, an obfuscated code was retrieved that turned out to be a trojan virus that was bound for the adware. According to tot Malwarebytes, the Barcode Scanner was an ordinary application that became malicious after an update last year. It’s the update that is believed to have triggered the app to transfer adware. Android Police reports that before the app was set for removal from Play Store, it attributed to the developing firm named Lavabird Ltd. The company still holds a choice of apps on the Play Store. How can the Barcode Scanner become malicious? How can the Barcode Scanner become malicious? The updated version of the Barcode Scanner app was released in December 2020. According to Malwarebytes, a majority of free applications available on the Play Store contain advertising features using an ad SDK. The security company confirms that the ad SDK can change frequently to offer the latest advertisement. The company adds that it happens not because of the program of the application but due to the SDK. Thus, the real culprit is the SDK company and not the app developers. The malicious program has been added that was not present in the previous installments of the app. It was confirmed to have been submitted by the same application developed with the same digital certificate seen in the previous versions. Although the Barcode Scanner application has been expelled from Google Play Store, it can still be present on millions of Android smartphones. What should you do? What should you do? If have Barcode Scanner installed on your phone while reading this article, you must uninstall the application as well as the associated files in the settings. The chances of you getting caught by the malware are quite high if you had clicked the ads that appeared while using the application. If you can’t find the app on your smartphone, you can install AppChecker and search for the app. While searching, if you see the package named ‘com.qrcodescanner.barcodescanner’, delete it immediately. As a precautionary measure, Android Police has suggested ensuring that the Play Store link for the Barcode Scanner app is not active on your smartphone. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.

HMD Global launched Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4 as its latest budget smartphones in India

Nokia brand licensee HMD Global today introduced two new smartphones in India. Nokia 5.4 and Nokia 3.4 are the company’s latest budget smartphones powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets. Both the phones carry a hole-punch design display with Android 10 running out of the box. The earlier one comes with a quad rear camera setup whereas the latter one has a triple rear camera setup. Nokia 5.4, Nokia 3.4 Price and availability Nokia 5.4 will be available in two variants of 4GB RAM with 64GB storage and 6GB RAM with 64GB storage model priced at Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,499 respectively. The device will be offered in two colour options of Dusk and Polar Night. It is scheduled to go on sale via the company’s official website and Flipkart starting February 17. On the other hand, Nokia 3.4 comes in a single 4GB RAM with 64GB storage priced at Rs 11,999. It will be available in three colour options of Charcoal, Dusk, and Fjord. This phone is up for pre-booking and is scheduled to go on sale via the Nokia website, Amazon, Flipkart, and leading retail outlets from February 20.  Nokia 5.4 specifications Nokia 5.4 runs on Android 10 out of the box and will be upgraded to Android 11. The device features a 6.39-inch LCD display with HD+ resolution and a punch-hole cutout to house a selfie camera. The phone is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Nokia 5.4 sports a quad-camera set up that includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor. Furthermore, there is a  5-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor for portraits. While on the front the smartphone features a 16-megapixel selfie sensor. The Noki smartphone packs a 4,000mAh battery on the phone with 10W charging support via USB-C port. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm audio jack. In addition to this, there is a rear fingerprint sensor for biometrics.
Nokia 3.4
Nokia 3.4
Nokia 3.4 specifications Nokia 3.4 features a  6.39-inch HD+ display with 720×1,560 pixels of resolutions,  19.5:9 aspect ratio and 400 nits of peak brightness. The device runs on Android 10 out of the box and will be upgraded to Android 11. Under the hood, there is an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage variants. The device supports memory expansion via a microSD card to up to 512GB. Nokia 3.4 comes with a triple rear camera set up that includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor. In addition to this, there is a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and an LED flash. On the front, there is a hole-punch to house an 8-megapixel selfie camera sensor. There is a  4,000mAh battery on the Nokia 3.4 with 5W charging support. In terms of connectivity, there is 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, FM radio, and a 3.5mm audio jack.  For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

What is a nation-state Attack? This is how Microsoft is helping preventing it 

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In the past five years, there has been a significant increase in malicious cyber activity. The advent of nation-states using cyber-attacks has led to the emergence of new security threats against which every network must have a security wall. We are witnessing the world undergoing an unprecedented rise in malicious cyber like cyber-attacks and breaches to advance ideological agendas and pose economic threats. The current political stresses across the globe are forming dubious circumstances for governments, businesses, and citizens. Serious predictions were made in 2019 indicting the rise of the nation-state attacks in the coming years. According to a report of The Radware Global Applications and Network Security report, by the end of 2019, more than a quarter of multinational corporations had faced a foreign nation-state attack. Speculations are being made regarding the future attacks on government and financial institutions, multinational corporations, energy and communication industries.

How is Microsoft helping to prevent it? 

How is Microsoft helping to prevent it? Governments need to be aware of the strategy and secure their systems that contain sensitive information, secrets, and citizen data. At the same time, corporations need to be careful and active while managing their environment. Microsoft has tweaked its security framework to balance the requirement for proper cyber-hygiene while fighting against new security threats. Office 365 is used extensively in organisations across the globe. The reprogramming of Microsoft Defender for Office 365 now causes it to present a notification to the company users regarding potential nation-state attacks on their environment. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center will monitor these threats to create detailed profiles of the suspected activity to protect the customers. The new alerts will be sent to the email inbox and the dashboard within the Microsoft Defender. Microsoft has added the feature of ‘Potential Nation-State Activity Alerts’ to Office 365 and expects to release it by the end of February 2021. Prevent Nation-state attack Being aware of where our business fits in the long term is a crucial activity. Some people and organisations will be natural targets owing to their connections with the governments while others may be in danger because of the company and activities they delve into. Thus, we need a robust mechanism of coordination between governments and governments to bust nation-state attacks before they become too big to handle. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook and Instagram. For newest tech & gadget videos subscribe to our YouTube Channel. You can also stay up to date with the Gadget Bridge Android App.  

ViewSonic launches PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector with 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input and 240Hz refresh rate

When it comes to monitors or projectors ViewSonic has addressed the customer’s needs and provided them with relevant visual solutions. The company has expanded its 4K Projector portfolio with the launch of the PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector that brings theatre experience at home but also streamlines a smooth gaming experience. The audio-visual device comes equipped with 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input and 240Hz refresh rate. Mr. Muneer Ahmad, Business Head – AV, ViewSonic India said, “ViewSonic focuses on developing a quality product with innovation and technology at its forefront. Our projectors are equipped with advanced features and technology that dwell with our consumers’ lifestyles. The newly launched PX701-4K projector has an impressive visual quality which enhances the viewing experience. The projector supports HDR and HLG content to produce dynamic-looking images and bring flat images to life. Available at an affordable price range, the product not only provides a theatre experience at home but apt for enthusiast gamers with its magnificent features such as 4.2ms Ultra-Fast Input and 240Hz refresh rate enabling gaming experiences to the next level. Packed with the latest technology features for functionality and designed for multiple usages, ViewSonic delivers performance that remains uncompromised.” PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector The price of the PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector in India has been set at Rs 1,99,000. ViewSonic’s PX701-4K projector is ergonomically designed and comes with 3200 ANSI Lumens for bright and clear images. The audio-visual device has a H/V keystone and 4 corner adjustment capabilities to deliver perfectly shaped images whereas auto V keystone further frees you from manual adjustments. PX701-4K Home Entertainment projector comes integrated with SuperEco+ mode technology that will help in extending the lamp life of the projector from 15,000 hours to 20,000 hours i.e. four hours a day for more than 13 years saving maintenance cost and manual effort. In addition to this, the advanced Projector Warping Tool on the ViewSonic device offers a perfect projection even on curved surfaces. In addition to this, the projector is embedded with a 10W speaker whereas ViewSonic’s proprietary SuperColor Technology ensures a true-to-life color performance in both bright and dark light. The cloud-based color profile exchange feature allows users to create their own color profiles to fit their preferences. Moreover, there is a built-in USB power output (5V/1.5A) that can also be used to supply power to HDMI wireless dongles, like Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV stick, etc., eliminating the need for separate power adapters when streaming multimedia content. For the latest gadget and tech news, and gadget reviews, follow us on TwitterFacebook 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.

10 must-download utility apps for new Android smartphone power user

Millions of people, while buying their first smartphone, go for the Android operating system. Its straightforward appearance and work give much more flexibility to the users in an unrestricted manner. However, if you are completely new to Android smartphones or switching from iOS to Android, you may struggle in the initial stages in figuring out how things work. The following list presents the best utility apps that you can download to make your Android experience interesting and effective. These are exceptional for power users. Try them out.

1) BetterBatteryStats

Using BetterBatteryStats, you can easily examine the apps that consume your phone’s battery. It recommends healing actions to disable such apps for enhancing and saving battery life. It also constantly gauges the impact of probable actions and assists you in choosing the best options to expand your device’s battery.
BetterBatteryStats
BetterBatteryStats

2) Root Call Blocker

This app is a very effective call and SMS blocker particularly designed for spam and root users. Unlike other spam blocking apps, Root Call Blocker prevents spam messages even if they don’t come to the default messaging app. To block spam calls, the app stops the phone from ringing and directly rejects, ignores, and hangs up the incoming spam calls based on your preferences.
Root Call Blocker
Root Call Blocker

3) DiskDigger Photo Recovery

DiskDigger is a backup mechanism that can restore photos that you accidentally deleted. This app also allows you to directly send the recovered files to cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox. It runs on non-rooted devices but in a restricted mode for photographs only. Over that, if you can provide the root access, it can search for videos too.
DiskDigger Photo Recovery
DiskDigger Photo Recovery

4) System Monitor Lite

System Monitor is an intelligent app that gives real-time statistics regarding your Android operating system using attractive animations and graphs. You can also observe your device’s CPU, input and output, RAM, networks, apps usage, and battery life. This kind of information is helpful in understanding and regulating the installed apps and optimize performance.
System Monitor Lite
System Monitor Lite

5) Smart Booster – Free Cleaner

Smart Booster is a utility app that boosts up the RAM installed on your Android smartphone. You can clear all the cached data and cookies from your smartphone’s memory with a single click to make it available for other apps. Moreover, it works as an effective application manager that not only enhances the performance or optimizes your device but also scans and deletes all the junk data created by the installed apps.
Smart Booster – Free Cleaner
Smart Booster – Free Cleaner

6) ES File Explorer

ES File Explorer is an efficient and fully featured file manager that enables you to analyze, access, and manage the file system. It can handle almost all file management operations and several kinds of memory like cloud, SMTP, and FTP. ES File Explorer comes with a ‘Wi-Fi File Transfer’ functionality to send and receive files between wirelessly connected devices without any cost. By using the ‘Remote File Manager’ functionality, you can manage the files of your smartphone from your PC.
ES File Explorer
ES File Explorer

7) Dumpster Photo & Video Restore

Dumpster Photo & Video Restore is a fully-featured recycle bin application by which you can restore deleted documents and media files. As an enhancement to these features, you get the ‘Auto Clean’ option and a bonus cloud storage facility. The application comes with a special ‘Lock Screen’ option to facilitate secured access to all your documents and media files.
Dumpster Photo & Video Restore
Dumpster Photo & Video Restore

8) Flynx

Flynx is a productivity app that helps you open multiple articles or links in the background from all popular apps on your Android device. It automatically loads them in the background and shows floating icons for them like Messenger’s Chat Heads. The app keeps you from waiting for links to load, and also lets you get back to them anytime.
Flynx
Flynx

9) Automate

Automate is a scripter and an automation app that allows you to automate tasks and actions that you do on your Android smartphone including configuring settings and toggling hardware. By using this user-friendly application, you can send messages and emails by scheduling them as per location and time. The automation feature works by creating visual flowcharts and timelines.
Automate
Automate

10) Coolify

Coolify is a utility application that helps in reducing the temperature of your device. This application is particularly important for those who play high-end online games for sustained hours. This app optimizes the uses of apps that you are not using currently, thereby enhancing the performance of the hardware of the device. It also keeps a check on the currently running application to maintain the optimum temperature of the smartphone.
Coolify
Coolify
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