Apple is reportedly working on several new Macs, powered by different M2 Chip variants such as M2 Pro, M2 Ultra, M2 Extreme, and M2 Max. The report also suggested possible launch details.

Recently, leaks have shown up regarding the next generation of Apple AirPod Pro that suggested it might come with multiple features like Heart Rate detection, Find My app support, and a speaker in the case.

Apple Have Many M2-Powered Macs to Introduce

In 2020, Apple transformed its Mac’s impression in the market by replacing Intel chips with their own M-series chip, and these chips not only fulfilled the requirement but also performed better than Intel’s chips.

And recently, at the WWDC event, the company introduced the M2-chip with two new MacBooks whose benchmark showed competing with Intel Alder Lake’s Core i9 12900-K chips.

Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman unveils some crucial details of Apple’s next Macs with M2 chip variants in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter.

According to Gurman, Apple is working on a Mac mini with M2, a Mac mini with M2 Pro, and Mac Pro with high-end M2 Ultra & M2 Extreme.

The first two Mac mini with M2 & M2 Pro seems to be confirmed because the company only launched M2 in MacBooks, and these Mac minis are expected to launch in the fall of this year.

As Gurman suggested, The high-end M2 Ultra & M2 Extreme will arrive with Mac Pro only, and these two Mac Pro variants are expected to launch at the end of this year or maybe early next year.

Besides, Gurman also believes that the company is also planning M2 Pro and M2 Max chips for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros because it has already launched basic MacBooks with M2 chips.

And it seems fair that second-generation MacBooks Pro should inherit more powerful chips. If some other detail will, we will let you know, so Stay in touch for future updates.

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Like every other instant messaging app, Telegram also provides you with various ways to communicate with your friends & family members. Despite all the app’s features, Telegram is mainly known for its chat and channel-specific features.

One of the less talked about features of Telegram is the ability to share the live location. Live Location sharing on Telegram was introduced in 2017, but it didn’t receive much attention from the users. This is mainly because shortly after Telegram’s launch, WhatsApp also introduced the same feature to its users.

Anyways, if you use Telegram for all your messaging needs, you can use the Live Location sharing feature in easy steps. The live location sharing feature lets you share your location in real-time with your Telegram friends.

Also Read: How to Add Custom Notification Sounds for Chats on Telegram

Steps to Share Your Live Location with Friends on Telegram

You can control a few things before sharing your live location with friends on Telegram, like the location-sharing duration. Here’s how you can share your live location in Telegram for Android.

1. First, open your Android app drawer and tap on the Telegram app for Android.

2. Select the chat where you want to share your location.

3. On the chat text box, tap on the attachment (Paperclip) icon.

4. From the menu that pops up, tap on the Location.

5. Now, the Telegram app will ask you to grant the location permission. Grant all permissions that the app asks for.

6. Once done, you will find two options – Send my current location and Share My Live Location for..

7. If you want to share your live location, select the second option. On the next pop-up, select how long you want to share your live location with the chosen individual. Once done, tap on the Share button.

8. This will embed your live location into a map and send it to the recipient.

9. If you want to revoke live location sharing, tap on the location-embedded text and select the ‘Stop sharing location’ button.

That’s it! This is how you can share your live location in Telegram for Android.

Apart from the Telegram, you can also share your live location via WhatsApp. WhatsApp’s live location sharing feature is very similar to Telegram’s one.

You can even send your live location in a Telegram group. So, this guide is all about how to share live location with your friends in Telegram for Android. If you need more help sharing live locations in Telegram, let us know in the comments.

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Live location sharing has become more important in the last few years. Today, almost all instant messaging apps, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, etc., allow you to share your live location with friends in a chat. Apart from the instant messaging apps, many other location-sharing apps are available on the Google Play Store.

Not many would know, but Snapchat, the popular app to capture and share super fun selfies, also has a location-sharing feature. The feature allows your friends & family members to keep track of you via Snapchat.

If you have never used the Live location sharing on Snapchat, the feature will likely be disabled on your account. However, you can enable it manually and share your live location with your friends.

Also read: How to Play Games on Snapchat

Steps to Share Your Live Location With Friends on Snapchat

Hence, if you are interested in sharing your live location with your friends on Snapchat, you read the right guide. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on sharing your live location with friends on Snapchat. Let’s check out.

1. First, open the Snapchat app on your Android or iOS device. Next, tap on the chat icon at the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the chat where you want to share your location. Next, tap on the profile picture of the recipient.

3. On your friend’s profile page, tap on the Share My Live Location under the Snap Map.

4. Now, you will see a Live location introduction screen. Here you need to tap on the Sounds Good! Button.

5. Now, you will see a prompt asking you to choose a duration. Set the duration you want your friend to see your real-time location.

6. Now, you will be asked to grant the location permission. Tap on the Allow button to share your live location.

7. This will share the live location on your selected chat. You can end the location sharing by tapping on the ‘Stop sharing’ button.

That’s it! This is how you can share live location with your friends on Snapchat.

Snapchat Location Sharing

Apart from Snapchat, the WhatsApp app for Android & iOS allows you to share your current location with your friends. If you want to share your live location with your friends via WhatsApp, check out our guide – How to Share Your Current Location on WhatsApp for Android

There are many other ways to share your live location with friends & family members on Android; you can use third-party apps such as Life360, Messenger, etc.

So, this guide is all about how to share your live location with friends on Snapchat. If you cannot find this new feature, update the Snapchat app from the Google Play Store. If you need more help regarding live location sharing, let us know in the comments.

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Almost every major smartphone maker now has its virtual assistant. For example, Apple has Siri, Microsoft has Cortana, Google has Google Assistant, and so on. If we talk about Google Assistant, it’s a virtual assistant app found on Android devices, and it can perform a wide range of tasks for you.

Google Assistant for Android can make calls, check the live cricket scores, read the news, set alarms, reply to your SMS, and more. Not only that, but you can even ask Google Assistant to read an article or any webpage out loud. It’s a hidden Google Assistant feature, but it can be handy in many situations.

If your smartphone runs on the latest version of Android, the feature is already enabled, but if you are using Android 9 or lower, you need to enable the use of screen context to make Assistant read the webpage aloud.

Also Read: How to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

Steps to Make Google Assistant Read Any Webpage Aloud

Hence, if you are interested in setting up Google Assistant to read web pages aloud, you must follow some of the simple steps below. Here’s how to make Google Assistant read-aloud web pages.

Important: To use this Google Assistant feature, it’s recommended to use the Google Chrome browser. You can even use other web browsers based on Chromium, but Chrome is recommended.

1. Open your Android app drawer and tap on the Google Assistant app.

2. Next, tap on the keyboard icon in the bottom right corner.

3. On the expanded view, tap on your profile picture.

4. Now, scroll down and tap on the General option on the Profile settings page.

5. Next, tap on the Use screen contex on the General Settings paget. On the next screen, enable the Access onscreen text option.

6. Now open any webpage that you want Google Assistant to read. Open the Google Assistant using the gesture, hardware button, or voice command.

7. You will find two options – Lens and Read. Tap on the Read button to make Google Assistant read the webpage.

8. Or else, open any webpage, trigger the Google Assistant and say ‘Read it’, ‘Read this page’, or ‘Read it to me’. This will do the same thing.

That’s it! This is how you can make Google Assistant read any webpage out loud on Android. Apart from reading any webpage aloud, you can also use set Google Assistant to read the news after an alarm, use the interpreter mode, and more.

So, that’s all about how to read aloud webpages on Android using Google Assistant. This is an excellent feature and can greatly help you with visual or reading difficulties. If you need more help or are stuck in the steps, let us know in the comments.

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The graphic card giant Nvidia might be now very close to launching its budget graphic card after many launch date delays, but the graphics cards don’t have anything special.

Nvidia Geforce GTX 1630 launch would be set for June 28, which means just after 2 days, this entry-level graphic card will be available to buy, and this time the confirmation came from reliable sources.

Previously, Some leaks also suggested that Nvidia might launch its RTX 4060 in the January of 2023, and it will consume more power than the previous GeForce RTX 3070.

Nvidia GeForce GTX 1630: Specifications

Let me tell you a little past story about this GPU launch date. The first leaks suggested that it would arrive in the middle of May, and then it was mentioned to come on June 15.

Still, the GPU also slipped this date and now has the final date, June 28, according to a report from IT Home. The information comes from the Chinese Board Channels forum.

This Chinese Board Channel mentioned that the Colorful GTX 1630 models are ready to ship for a June 28 on-sale date.

The GPU’s images have not leaked or didn’t get officially unveiled yet, but we have specifications of the graphic card, thanks to VideoCardz.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630 is designed to keep the entry-level segment in mind, making it easier for people to buy the latest GPU even with basic specs and not means to gaming.

The Colorful GTX 1630 will offer 512 CUDA cores and 4GB of GDDR6 memory onboard. It will provide a 64-bit memory bus, which seems much less than the GTX 1650 with 896 cores and a 128-bit.

And as a leaked image showing, the Colorful GTX 1630 will have dual fans. According to the benchmark, the GPU didn’t surpass the most famous GTX 1050ti GPU. NVIDIA GTX 1630’s MSRP is expected to be around $150.

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The trailer of Fox Searchlight’s new film ‘Not Okay‘ kicks off with an incredible warning: “The film has a detestable female character”. A bit of discretion is recommended to watching this movie.

Not Okay will be available to watch on 29 July 2022, on well-favorable Hulu, for subscription holders only.

Not Okay: Where To Watch It Online?

Not Okay was written and directed by Quinn Shephard. It will mark Deutch and O’Brien’s reunion on-screen following their 2021’s film “The Outfit”.

Not Okay is about a confused teenage girl Zoey Deutch searching for friendship and fame. She pretends to be going to Paris to improve her social media profiles.

Tragic events in her real-life become part of her fictional journey. Her fake story becomes a moral dilemma.

Finally, as an influencer, Danni has all the fame and popularity she has always wanted and also finds out how to deal with the Internet in today’s world. 

Not Okay: Cast & Crew

The cast includes Zoey Deutch as Danni Sanders, Dylan O’Brien as Colin, Mia Isaac as Rowan, Embeth Davidtz as Judith, and Karan Soni.

The other cast members include Brennan Brown as Harold, Nadia Alexander as Harper, Tia Dionne Hodge as Linda, Negin Farsad as Susan, Sarah Yarkin as Julie, and Dash Perry as Larson.

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A reliable tipster suggested that OnePlus has two new wireless buds to launch this year. Besides, the OnePlus launch lineup also includes OnePlus Watch 2 and the OnePlus Band 2.

OnePlus is launching its new smartphones one after one in different styles and different ranges according to specifications. Still, it launched only a few wearables and TWS, including its Nord brand.

Previously, the OnePlus 10T details have been leaked online, including its specifications and expected price, which might be an affordable device in the OnePlus 10 lineup.

OnePlus Also Working on New OnePlus Watch 2 & Band 2

OnePlus launched TWS last time; it was Nord Buds, which launched in India and China earlier in two months. After a month company also launched it in the Europe region, and it was something new to introduce.

According to reliable Mukul Sharma, OnePlus might launch two new Truly Wireless Stereos this year, and this TWS includes OnePlus Nord-branded buds. Another one will be from the main lineup of OnePlus Buds.

[Exclusive] Two new OnePlus TWS are coming soon to India.
1 OnePlus Nord-branded TWS and
1 OnePlus TWS
Expect the launch to happen alongside a couple of upcoming OnePlus smartphones in Q3.
Furthermore, OnePlus Watch 2 and Band 2 are also lined up.
Feel free to retweet.#OnePlus

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) June 24, 2022

For the more launch details, the tipster only said it would get launched alongside the upcoming smartphones from the company in Q3 of 2022, which means in the next three months.

It also matches an earlier rumor that OnePlus would launch new buds in August for China and then in India.

Separately, the company also has two other products on the list for this year: the OnePlus Watch 2 and the OnePlus Band 2.

And also, the company launched Watch 1 and Band 1 last year, and after 1 or 1.5 years, it might reasonably plan for the next, but still, there is no rumor about its mass production or anything.

Besides, there is no exact information available about these products’ prices, but it is just a matter of time, soon we will get every detail and inform you, so stay in touch with our website.

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Apple has been working on AirPods Pro’s next-generation for a long time, and till now, we have got a lot of rumors about it, but the latest report suggested it might come with a cluster of new features and upgrades.

Previously, In an interview, Apple CEO Tim Cook has recently hinted that Apple’s AR/VR headset is in development. Also, some launch details & predictions came from supply analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

AirPods Pro 2: New Features & Launch Details

The latest report from a site named 52Audio, first noticed by MacRumors, suggested the AirPod Pro 2 would include some ultimate features that impress you with their abilities, such as Hearing Aid. Let’s discuss every upgrade section.

Improvements to H1 Chip

H1 chip will get some upgrades SiP system and other noise cancellations with adaptive capability. Also, we will see an enhancement in the performance and power consumption.

Hearing Aid Capabilities

AirPods Pro‌ 2 would arrive with hearing aid capabilities to allow someone with hearing loss to hear sound in the environment nicely, but there are no other rumors about this feature, and the site also does not confirm it.

USB-C Port

In a recent report, Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that Apple might still use the lightning port for its AirPods Pro 2, but 52Audio is now telling that the company will go with the new UCB-C port.

And this claim seems fair because Apple also wants to launch it in Europe, supporting EU rules, so there are high chances for a USB-C port.

‘Find My’ Support

It might get the support of Apple’s ‘Find My‘ app to locate them, and Airpods 2 Pro case would have a tiny speaker to play a sound to find it, and you can also see it in the above image.

Heart Rate Detection

Now the exciting feature, the AirPod Pro 2, will arrive with a Heart Rate sensor to detect your heart rate from the ears.

With these features & upgrade details, the report also provided the images of its expected design, which doesn’t introduce such a new design. It looks similar to ‌AirPods Pro‌ and the AirPods 3.

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Just like Google Chrome, Edge browser also lets you install several extensions to improve or expand the web browser’s functionality. While there are no restrictions on the number of extensions you can install, you may sometimes want to block extension installation completely.

Now, there could be various reasons why you would want to block extension installation on the Edge browser. Maybe you don’t want other users on your PC to install the extension or want to prevent unwanted extension installation by malicious apps & programs.

Also Read: How to Use Microsoft Edge Drop to Share Files Across Devices

Steps to Block Extension Installation in Microsoft Edge

Whatever the reason, you can easily block extension installation in the Chrome browser. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on preventing installing extensions in the Microsoft Edge browser. Let’s check out.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search bar and type in Registry Editor. Next, open Registry Editor from the list of matching results.

2. On the Registry Editor, navigate to the given path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge

3. If you don’t find the Edge folder, right-click on Microsoft and select New > Key. Name the new key Edge.

4. Now, right-click on the Edge key and select New > Key.

5. Name the new key as ExtensionInstallBlocklist

6. Now, right-click on the ExtensionInstallBlocklist and select New > String Value.

7. Name the new String (REG_SZ) key as 1.

8. Double click on the 1 String (REG_SZ) on the right pane, and on the value data field, enter *.

9. Once done, click the Ok button and close the Registry Editor.

10. Now, open the Edge browser and try to install an extension. You will see a message “Your admin has blocked <extension name>” prompt.

The above method will also disable all active extensions on your Edge browser. If you want to enable extension installation, delete the ExtensionInstallBlocklist you created in Step 5.

Just like the Edge browser, you can block extension installation on the Google Chrome browser as well. So, if you use the Google Chrome web browser, you need to check out our guide How to Block Extension Installation in Chrome Browser.

So, that’s all about preventing extension installation in the latest Microsoft Edge browser. You should block extension installation if you often leave your PC unattended. If you are stuck somewhere in the steps and need help, let us know in the comments.

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External HDD/SSD or USB drives were often used to store and transfer files from one computer to another. While portable storage devices are helpful as it gives you extra storage, they can be used to infect your computer as well.

In your absence, anyone can access your laptop/computer, plug in their USB drive and transfer malware or keylogger to your system. To prevent such things, Windows 11 provides you an option to disable access to the removable storage devices.

So, if your Windows 11 PC/laptop is often left unattended, it’s best to disable access to removable storage devices. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on blocking access to USB drives in Windows 11. Let’s check out.

Also read: How to Clear the Thumbnail Cache in Windows 11

Steps to Block Access to Removable Storage Devices in Windows 11

To deny access to removable storage devices in Windows 11, we need to make a few changes to the Local Group Policy. Therefore, before following the steps, make sure to create a system restore point.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Local Group Policy editor. Next, open the Local Group Policy Editor app from the list.

2. On the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the following path:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access

3. Now, on the right pane, scroll down and find the ‘All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access’ policy.

4. Once found, double-click on the policy. On the All Removable Storage Classes: Deny all access policy window, select ‘Enabled‘, and click on the Apply button.

That’s it! After making the above changes, restart your Windows 11 computer.

How to Enable Access to Removable storage drives?

To enable access to removable storage drives, you need to revert the changes you have made in the Local Group Policy editor. Here’s how you can revert the changes.

1. Open the Local Group Policy Editor on your Windows 11 computer.

2. On the Local Group Policy Editor, navigate to the Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access.

3. On the right, double click on the All Removable Storage classes: Deny all access policy.

4. On the next window, select Not configured and click on the Apply button.

That’s it! This will allow access to removable storage devices in your Windows 11.

Also Read: How to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

So, these are the easy steps to deny or allow access to removable storage devices in your Windows 11 computer. The method will block access to all removable storage devices, including external HDD/SSD. If you need more help denying access to removable devices in Windows 11, let us know in the comments.

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If you have been using Android for a while, you might know that the operating system doesn’t offer much privacy. For instance, you can’t lock or hide images, videos, apps, etc.

Since Android is an open-source operating system, the app availability is relatively high on the platform. Similarly, gallery vault apps are available on the Play Store that can easily hide images and videos.

So, if you want to keep prying eyes away from your stuff, then it’s best to use the Gallery vault apps. Gallery vault apps for Android would allow you to hide the images and videos from your Phone’s gallery.

Also Read: Best Portrait Mode Apps For Android

List of 10 Best Gallery Vault Apps for Android

This article will share some of the best gallery vault apps for Android smartphones. Most of the apps were free to download and available on the Google Play Store. So, let’s check out.

1. Google Photos

Well, Google Photos is a photo & video management app built-in on Android smartphones. The latest version of Google Photos has a feature called Locked Folder that works by creating a separate folder that’s encrypted with a password, pattern, or Pin.

In the Locked folders, you can store the photos & videos that you want to hide. While it’s not a perfect gallery vault replacement, Google Photos can still be used for hiding photos & videos.

2. Safe Folder

Just like every other app on the list, Safe Folder also works by creating a vault where you can store your private photos & videos. You can protect the vault with a Password, Pattern, or Pin.

Apart from the photo & video vault, Safe Folder can be used to lock contacts, secure notes, and more. Overall, Safe Folder is a great Gallery vault app that you can use today.

3. Privacy Space

Well, Privacy Space is a very popular Photo vault app on the list that you can use to hide your pictures, and videos, and to protect your privacy.

Apart from the photo vault, Privacy Space also serves as an app locker, allowing you to lock all sensitive apps with a password/fingerprint lock.

4. Hide Something

Well, Hide Something is another best gallery vault app on the list, which you can consider. The great thing about hiding Something is that it replaces the default gallery app of your Android smartphone. Once replaced, it allows you to hide any photos & videos from the gallery.

5. LockMyPix

LockMyPix is a full-fledged gallery vault app available on the Google Play Store. It provides an encrypted vault where you can store photos and videos.

It has many other essential features like offline support, fake login, fingerprint scanner support, etc. Not only that, but it also allows you to create a fake vault with a separate PIN code.

6. Sgallery

Sgallery is a privacy protection app that lets you hide and encrypt photos, videos, apps, and other file types on your Android smartphone.

You can import not only your private images and videos but also hide the app icon. Sgallery has a beautiful design, and it provides you with smooth and amazing media management features.

7. Hide it Pro

It’s one of the unique Gallery vault apps available on the Google Play Store. The app disguises itself as an Audio Manager app on your Android.

And it has an audio controller that lets you turn the volumes up and down, but the actual vault will launch if you long-press the title.

8. Calculator Photo Vault

It’s a vault-app that shows itself as a Calculator. You can use this app to hide photos, videos, and other files without anyone knowing as a gallery vault installed on your device. The concept works pretty well as per our experience.

All your hidden files can be viewed after entering a Numeric PIN on the app’s Calculator panel.

9. Keepsafe Photo Vault

Keepsafe Photo Vault is one of the top-rated gallery vault apps you can use on your Android device. The app would help you secure your photos and videos by locking them down with PIN, and fingerprint protection.

Not only that, but Keepsafe Photo Vault also offers you a private cloud space to store files if your phone is running sort of storage.

10. PRIVARY

Well, PRIVARY is a full-fledged gallery app for Android smartphones. It provides you with a photo vault that hides all personal documents with unique-full protection.

PRIVARY is powered by multi-level security to ensure your privacy. You can protect the photo vault with a PIN, Password, or Fingerprint.

You can easily hide your photos & videos with these gallery vault apps for Android. If you know of any other such apps, let us know in the comment box below. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also.

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A cartoon avatar of yourself is much needed nowadays, especially on the internet. Take a brief look at your Facebook friends’ list; you will find people hiding their identity behind a cartoon avatar. Like Facebook, cartoon avatars are the latest trend on every social networking site, including Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.

Creating a cartoon avatar of yourself is never easy. You need to be good at photoshop on the computer to create attractive cartoon avatars. Similarly, things are neither easy on Android also.

Also Read: Best Cartoon or Sketch Making Software for PC

List of 10 Best Cartoon Avatar Maker Apps for Android

Some users rely entirely on Android for creating and editing images. For those users, we will share a list of the best Android apps that let you create your cartoony avatar. Let’s check out.

1. ToonApp

Well, ToonApp is not an avatar maker; it only cartoonizes your regular photos. The app basically offers you a filter that cartoonifies your images. Apart from applying the cartoon effect, ToonApp also includes a few other fun features like adjusting the size of your head, funny filters, and more.

You can also remove background from your portrait shots with ToonApp. So, you can also take this app as a background eraser.

2. Instagram Avatars

Instagram also allows the creation of 3D avatars on its app. You can use the mobile app of Instagram to create a personalized avatar with unique facial features, hair, outfits, and more.

Creating a 3D avatar with Instagram is also pretty easy, and we have already shared a detailed guide. So, make sure to check out how to create and use an Instagram avatar to use on the image-sharing platform.

3. Face Avatar Maker Creator

Face Avatar Maker Creator is another best fun app you can use on your Android. With Face Avatar Maker Creator, you can create a real cartoon avatar profile picture of yourself or your friends.

Face Avatar Maker Creator offers you over 10,000+ cartoon character options to create a cartoon avatar. Also, the app provides many customization options to change the appearance of your new avatar.

4. Bitmoji

Bitmoji is one of the best and top-rated avatar maker apps you can use on your Android smartphone. Millions of users right now use the app, and it allows users to create expressive cartoon avatars.

The key thing is that Bitmoji makes avatars based on emotions. For instance, you can create a laughing version of yourself, crying ones, etc.

5. ToonMe

ToonMe is an AI-Powered app that uses artificial intelligence to turn your portrait shots into a cartoon or vector style. This is a top-rated cartoon avatar maker app on the Google Play Store.

Also, it supports a full-body cartoon maker, vector portrait templates, and many simple layouts and sophisticated designs.

6. SuperMii

SuperMii is not very popular, but it’s one of the best avatar maker apps available. The app lets you create custom avatars whose every aspect can be edited.

The Avatar app for Android closely follows the Japanese anime concept and tries to give an anime feel to the avatars.

7. Mirror Avatar Maker

Mirror Avatar Maker is one of the best and coolest face maker apps that you can use right now on your Android smartphone. With Mirror Avatar Maker, you can easily create personalized avatars on your phone.

To create an avatar, you need to click a selfie or upload your photo. Once done, you can customize and add over 1500+ elements to your photo.

8. Avatoon

Unlike all other avatar maker apps for Android, Avatoon also offers powerful photo editing tools to create personalized avatars. Avatoon has a facial recognition feature that automatically detects your face and creates a customized avatar.

It also offers a wide range of avatar customization options like changing the hairstyle, clothes, nose shape, etc.

9. MojiPop

It’s a keyboard app with lots of cool stickers and emojis. It allows you to capture a selfie of yourself to create a custom avatar. Not only that but the created avatar or sticker can also be used for text messaging.

10. Dollify

Dollify is a beautifully crafted avatar maker app for Android that turns your portraits into a cartoon avatars.

Compared to other apps on the list, Dollify is easier to use, and you will get the most beautiful results. To create an avatar, it provides you with 14 different design elements.

These are the best free cartoon avatar maker apps you can use now. You can use these free apps to create cartoony representations of yourself easily. If you know of other such apps, let us know in the comment box below.

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Google has unveiled its upcoming smartphones at the Google I/O event, and there is still time for their launch, but the Google Pixel 6a has been listed on BestBuy’s website.

And also, some source code came up that contains display upgrades details of the upcoming Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Recently, Google has introduced a new label in its Google Search & Maps to support LGBTQ+ business owners this Pride season. The tag will show you which business is owned by LGBTQ+ members.

Google Pixel 7 Pro Display Might Be More Brighter

Firstly, Let’s discuss the Pixel 6a listing, so Google Pixel 6a is now listed on BestBuy. Still, there is a month left in its launch, but its listing started earlier than usual.

The listed Pixel 6a on BestBuy is available in all three color options with 6GB RAM paired with 128GB storage and priced at $449 and showing coming soon.

Soon we might also see its listing on other sites, such as eBay, Amazon, etc. Besides, its pre-order will start on 21st July and will be available in the stores from 28th July.

Pixel 7 Pro Display

According to SamMobile, the new display from Samsung in the upcoming Pixel 7 might be brighter than the Pixel 6 Pro display because some Android code showed upgrades in display nits.

The Pixel 7 Pro will allow users to go up to 600 nits in Manual mode, and the Pixel 6 Pro had 500 nits only, which means extra 100 nits are going to offer by the company.

And in the Auto Mode, the display can reach up to 1,000 nits from 800 nits, which will make a massive difference from the Pixel 6 display.

Earlier, we also discovered that Google might use the same display from its Pixel 6 series, and this leak was also based on source codes. These rumors might appear valid when the device will launches.

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If you are using Windows operating system, you may know that the operating system maintains a thumbnail database for all media files stored on your computer. Not only the media files, but Windows also keeps a copy of your document thumbnails in a cache database.

Thumbnails for your files on Windows 11 were generated automatically to show you a preview of the media files or document. This saves you the need to rename or open files to know what’s inside them. Whenever you open a folder containing images, videos, or documents, Windows 11 picks the thumbnail directly from the thumbnail database and shows it to you.

While the functionality is useful, the thumbnail cache is prone to corruption. If the thumbnail cache file gets corrupted due to some reason, the file thumbnails won’t load, and you will face missing thumbnail issues. If you are already dealing with thumbnail-related problems on your Windows 11, the chances are that the thumbnail cache database has become too large or it’s corrupted.

Also read: How to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

3 Ways to Clear the Thumbnail Cache in Windows 11

So, to fix the missing thumbnail issue on your Windows 11, you need to clear and reset the Thumbnails cache. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on clearing and resetting the Thumbnails cache in Windows 11. Let’s check out.

1) Enable Thumbnails via File Explorer Option

If you are experiencing a missing thumbnail issue in Windows 11, you need to ensure that Thumbnails are enabled on your system. Here’s what you need to do.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in File Explorer options.

2. On the File Explorer options, switch to the View tab as shown below.

3. On the Advanced settings, uncheck the ‘Always show icons, never thumbnails’.

4. Once done, click on the Apply button then on Ok.

That’s it! This is how you can enable Thumbnails on your Windows 11.

2) Clear Thumbnail Cache via Disk Cleanup Utility

In this method, we will use the Disk Cleanup utility to clear the Thumbnail cache. You need to follow some of the simple steps we have shared below.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Disk Cleanup. Next, open the Disk Cleanup utility from the list of matching results.

2. Select the system installation drive and click on the Ok button.

3. On the File to delete section, scroll down and check the Thumbnails option. Make sure to uncheck all other options.

4. Once done, click the Ok button to run the cleanup process.

That’s it! This will instantly clear ann thumbnail cache stored on your drive.

3) Clear Thumbnail Cache via Command Prompt

You can also utilize the Command Prompt utility for clearing the Thumbnail cache stored on your Windows 11. You need to follow some of the simple steps we have shared below.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Command Prompt. Next, right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.

2. On the Command Prompt, execute the commands one by one:

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe

del /f /s /q /a %LocalAppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer\thumbcache_*.db

start explorer.exe

3. The above three comments will stop the Windows explorer process, the second one will clear the thumbnail cache, and the third one will start Windows explorer again.

That’s it! This is how you can clear and reset the thumbnail cache in Windows 11 via Command Prompt.

Also read: How to Delete Downloaded & Pending Updates in Windows 11

So, these are the few best ways to clear and reset the thumbnail cache on Windows 11 computer. These methods will fix missing thumbnail problems on your Windows 11 computer. If you’re stuck in the steps, let us know in the comments below.

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Even though Windows 11 ships with a set of new wallpaper and themes, it still provides users an option to set wallpapers from the Bing search engine. Windows 11 build 22518 allows users to set Spotlight pictures as desktop background without installing any third-party app.

Before this build, the Spotlight pictures were only available on Windows 11’s lock screen. If you don’t know how to use the new wallpaper feature, you need to check out our guide on enabling Spotlight desktop backgrounds in Windows 11.

If you are already using Windows spotlight as desktop wallpaper, you might have noticed a new ‘Learn about this picture’ icon on your desktop. The new icon allows you to like/unlike the picture and switches to the next picture.

Also Read: How to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

Steps to Hide Windows Spotlight ‘Learn about this picture’ Desktop Icon in Windows 11

While the ‘Learn about this picture’ icon allows switching wallpapers, many don’t want to see it on their desktop screen. The problem is that you can’t delete it, and dragging and dropping the icon to the recycle bin does nothing.

Hence, if you want to remove or hide the ‘Learn about this picture’ icon from your desktop, you need to modify the Windows Registry. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on how to hide Windows Spotlight “Learn about this picture” desktop icon in Windows 11. Let’s check out.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 search and type in Registry. Next, open the Registry Editor from the list.

2. On the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel

You can copy and paste the path on the address bar of Registry Editor to find the folder.

3. Next, right-click on the NewStartPanel folder and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

4. Name the newly created REG_DWORD key as {2cc5ca98-6485-489a-920e-b3e88a6ccce3}

5. Now double click on the {2cc5ca98-6485-489a-920e-b3e88a6ccce3} and enter 1 on the Value data field. Once done, click on the Ok button.

That’s it! After making the Registry modification, restart your Windows 11 pc.

Also read: How to Clear Clipboard History in Windows 11

So, that’s how you can hide Windows Spotlight’s ‘Learn about this picture’ desktop icon in Windows 11. After the restart, you won’t see the icon anymore, but the Windows Spotlight feature will still be active. If you need any more help, let us know in the comments.

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Netflix has added a new crime thriller web series to its extensive collection named The Longest Night, about murder, investigation, and private corrupt police officers.

The Longest Night will release on July 8, 2022, only on Netflix. This crime thriller series has 6 episodes and will have you at the edge of your seat as you watch it unfold in real-time.

The Longest Night: Where To Watch It Online

The Longest Night will release globally at 3 a.m. Pacific Time/6 a.m. ET. All episodes will be on the same day.

The crime thriller series focuses on the longest night. The series of six episodes is about a group isolated from outside communication.

There are security guards with the sole purpose of capturing an infamous serial killer named Simon Lago.

The Longest Night: Cast & Crew

Oscar Pedraza is the director of The Longest Night. Other cast members include Alberto Ammann (Narcos and Narcos Mexico), Luis Callejo (Below Zero Risen), and Jose Luis Garcia Perez (In from the Cold, Buried).

Fran Berenguer (Air Kisser), David Solans (“Merli), and Maria Caballero (The Ministry of Time, Parot) are also part of the cast.

After five seasons of La casa de Papel, a popular Spanish-language series – also known as The Money Heist. Now, Netflix is set to release another Spanish series, The Longest Night, only for its subscription holders.

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Nothing Phone 1 has achieved next-level popularity for reasons such as its company story, design, and well-admired LED lights on its back. The company started invite-only Pre-Orders yesterday.

Recently, The popular tech Youtuber MKBHD was the first to unveil its first exclusive hands-on looks in his video, where its hype peaked.

Ahead, we are going to discuss every possible details we know so far about the Nothing Phone 1 till now, including pre-orders, pre-order passes, specifications, launch date, and pricing.

Nothing Phone 1: Expected Specifications

The Phone (1) specifications have not been officially unveiled yet, but we have a complete expected list after speculating all leaks and a report from reliable GSMArena.

Besides, the Phone (1) doesn’t have extraordinary specs, and the device is not famous for its specs. Still, its specs matter greatly, but it seems fine at its expected price point.

Display

It would come with a 6.55 inches OLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and with support of a 120hz refresh rate. Currently, We only know its single color variant, which is White.

Performance

Snapdragon 778G+ would power the flagship, and it might come in just one variant of 8GB RAM paired with 128GB. The device will run on Nothing’s Nothing OS based on Android 12.

Camera

Phone (1) will come with the dual-camera setup with the admired LED surrounding, and the primary camera would be a 50 MP wide lens with f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 12 MP ultrawide lens with f/2.2 aperture.

The selfie camera might be disappointing with just an 8 MP lens with an f/2.0 aperture.

Battery

The smartphone would arrive with Li-Po 4500 mAh with support of 45W fast charging and might also have wireless charging. As seen in the MKBHD’s video, it also has Reversed wireless charging.

Additional

Phone (1) will come with a 5G support with a side-mounted Fingerprint and Dual SIM, and there will be a Blinking red light on the back as a video recording indicator.

Nothing Phone 1: Release Date, Pre-Order System, & Pre-Order Pass

Let’s talk about its release date first. The company has now officially unveiled its Phone 1 launch details. The Nothing Phone 1 will launch on 12 July at an event called “Return to Instinct “at 11 AM ET/8 PM IST.

The company has used an invite system for Pre-orders which we also see in the takeoff of the OnePlus. Nothing has opened registration for Pre-Order Pass, and this Pre-Order Pass will end on 30 June, and you’ll get your pass.

The Pre-Order Pass means to give you a pass that confirms that you will surely get the smartphone placement in pre-orders and exclusive pre-order offers.

Because as Nothing mentioned earlier in their Youtube video, there will be fewer units according to demand, as it is the first smartphone from the company, and that’s why one pass can only buy one unit.

Inviting others will get to the top of the list and achieve a pre-order pass, and till you are on the waiting list, there are currently 73,422 people (while I was writing this article) on the waiting list, which is growing every second.

Now head to its Pre-order details, so it will be starting from 30 June, and don’t worry if you didn’t get the pass. You will still be able to buy a smartphone but keep active when pre-order begins.

In India, it will be fulfilled by Flipkart, and its pre-order deposit will be INR 2,000 ($26), which is refundable & will be deducted from the actual price. Other regions will be able to buy the Phone (1) from the direct website.

Now let’s discuss its pricing, if you go to the official website, there is no hint about its price, but we can expect its price will be in-between $400 to $500.

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In the past, some leaks and reports informed us that Netflix is working on an Ads-Supported cheaper subscription plan, and now confirmation has come from the company’s leaders.

Recently, Netflix has also been spotted working on the live stream feature, which allows watching some shows as livestreaming, such as reality shows and award functions.

Netflix’s Ads-Supported Plan Now Confirmed

According to The Hollywood Reporter, In the latest interview with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, details about Ads on the platform and the new plan to fulfill people’s wishes to watch Netflix at a lower price.

Sarandos’s statement reads, “We’ve left a big customer segment off the table, which is people who say: ‘Hey, Netflix is too expensive for me, and I don’t mind advertising”.

The statement clarifies the company is now aware of the people who want Netflix but at a lower price, as the Basic plan costs $9.99 in the US, and this audience doesn’t care about Ads.

As we all know, Netflix has lost around 200,000 subscribers in Q1 2022, and to recover it, the company has many new ideas, mainly this new subscription plan and others, such as limiting password sharing.

Sarandos also stated, “We adding an ad tier; we’re not adding ads to Netflix as you know it today. We’re adding an ad tier for folks who say, ‘Hey, I want a lower price, and I’ll watch ads”.

Without messing with a complicated statement, the co-CEO Ted Sarandos straightforwardly confirmed the company is developing an Ads-supported subscription plan.

And he also cleared doubt that the platform is not getting any Advertisements, only an Ads-supported plan going to feature ads.

The interview was accomplished at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, related to advertising, and Netflix attended it, so there might be a reason.

Besides, it is entirely unclear what would be the price of this subscription plan, but rumors say it will arrive by the end of this year.

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Spam messages are everywhere; in our email inboxes, SMS, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. While most of the time, spam messages are not harmful to our devices, they may sometimes contain links to malicious websites. If you rely on SMS for communication, you might like to have some features to make your texting safer.

If you are using Google Messages app on your Android to send and receive SMS, you can enable the Spam protection feature. In this article, we will know how the Spam Protection feature of Google Messages works and how to enable it on Android.

What is Spam Protection in Google Messages?

Spam Protection is a feature that automatically detects suspected spam messages and hides them in the spam folder. Even if some spam messages make their way to your inbox, Google Messages will warn you of suspected spam and will provide you an option to ‘Report Spam’.

Spam Protection in Google Messages is a bit different; it uses machine learning models that operate on your device to detect spam patterns in your messages. Over time, the app learns the spam patterns in your messages and catches more spam.

Also Read: How to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

Steps to Enable Spam Protection on Google Messages for Android

New Android smartphones use Google Messages as the default SMS app, and the spam protection feature is enabled by default. However, if you have installed Google Messages from the Google Play Store, you need to enable the feature manually. Here’s how to enable SMS Spam protection on Android.

1. First, open the Google Messages app on your Android and tap on the three dots in the top-right corner.

2. From the menu that appears tap on the Settings.

3. On the Settings page, scroll down and tap on the Spam Protection option.

4. On the next screen, turn on the ‘Enable Spam Protection’ option.

That’s it! This will enable Spam Protection on your Android device. Now Google Messages will automatically move the spam SMS to the Spam folder. To access the Spam folder, open Google Messages, tap on the three dots, and select the Spam and blocked option.

Phone by Google app also has a caller ID & spam protection feature that eliminates spam & telemarketing calls. You can enable that as well to avoid telemarketing or spam calls on your Android device.

Also read: How To Directly Download APK from Google Play Store on PC & Android

While Spam Protection on Google Messages eliminates SMS spam, it’s not very reliable. If you want to eliminate all spam messages, you need to start using the SMS Blocker apps and create rules to block unknown senders. If you know any other ways to stop SMS spam, let us know in the comments.

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On Windows 11, you have the option to make and receive phone calls. For that, you need to set up and use the Microsoft Phone Link app. The Phone Link app comes built-in on the latest builds of Windows 11, but it isn’t very easy to set up.

To make and receive phone calls from your PC, you need to install the Phone Link app on your Windows 11 and the Link to Windows app on your Android device. Once installed, you need to link your Android smartphone to Windows 11 to make & receive calls.

Hence, if you are interested in making a phone call on your Android directly from Windows 11, you are reading the right guide. Below, we have shared a step-by-step guide on making and receiving phone calls from your Windows 11 PC. Let’s check out.

Also Read: How to Send Links from Your Android device to Windows 11

Steps to Make and Receive Android Phone Calls from Windows 11

Important: The calling requires Bluetooth connectivity on your PC and Android. If your PC lacks Bluetooth, you can’t make or receive calls. So, follow the steps only if your Windows 11 PC has Bluetooth capability.

1. First, click on the Windows 11 Start button and select Settings.

2. On the Settings app, click on the Bluetooth & devices section on the left.

3. Click on the Open Phone Link button on the right pane.

4. On the Phone Link screen, click on the Get Started button.

5. Now, open Google Play Store on your Android and install the Link to Windows app. Once installed, open it.

6. Now, on your computer screen, check the option ‘I have the Link to Windows app ready’ and click on the Pair with QR code option.

7. Now, use the Link to Windows Android app to scan the QR code displayed by the Phone Link desktop app.

8. Once done, your Android device will show the ‘Pairing with PC’ screen.

9. Once paired, you need to grant all the permissions to the Link to Windows Android app.

10. Once the pairing part is done, you will see a screen like below.

11. To make and receive phone calls from Windows 11, you need to click the Calls (in preview) option in the top left corner.

12. You can now search your contact box for a contact name or number. Alternatively, you can enter a phone number on the dial pad and click on the Dial icon. This will start your call.

That’s it! This is how you can set up the Phone Link app to make and receive phone calls from a PC. The Phone Link desktop app will run in the background and notify you of incoming calls.

Also read: How to Cast Android Screen to Windows 11 PC

So, this is the easiest way to make or receive phone calls from your Windows 11 PC. If you know any other way to make a phone call from PC, let us know in the comments below.

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