Here is what to expect at Apple’s WWDC 2022

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Apple is set to hold their WWDC 2022 event today, and there are loads of rumours talking about the various announcements that Apple may make. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to launch a new version of the iPadOS, iOS and more, however they are unlikely to launch their long-rumoured AR/VR headset.

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Meta introduces new editing tools for Facebook and Instagram Reels

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced a couple of creator-focused updates to Instagram Reels and Facebook Reels. Creators on these platforms now have access to new editing tools, the ability to create and schedule Reels on desktop, and more.

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Google announces Sound Amplifier, Lookout and Gboard updates for Android

Google has introduced a number of features for Android that adds new ways of interacting with people and devices. These include new text stickers support in Gboard, new accessibility features, and the ability to use Play Points for in-app purchases.

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WWDC 2022: iPadOS could get new multitasking features

Apple’s WWDC 2022 event is right around the corner, scheduled for June 6th. The company is expected to unveil the next version of iOS, along with various updates to iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS. Among these, iPadOS will reportedly receive major upgrades to its multitasking features that should make the iPad more like a laptop and less like a phone.

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Facebook Messenger update adds Calls tab to home screen

Facebook Messenger has begun rolling out an update to its iOS and Android apps that will add a new ‘Calls’ tab to the home screen. The move comes as the company has observed a 40% increase in daily callers now when compared to pre-COVID times.

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Google to bring Meet features to Duo; will merge the two apps later in 2022

2 years ago, we reported that Google was looking to replace the Google Duo app with their work-focused Google Meet app. The company has now confirmed the same, where later in the year Google Meet will replace Google Duo. In the meantime, Google Duo will be updated with all the features that are present in Google Meet over the next few weeks.

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Apple blocked nearly $1.5 billion in fraudulent App Store transactions in 2021

Every year, Apple releases a new report that talks about the security measures and protections built into the App Store. Thanks to their App Store policies, in 2021 the App Store blocked nearly $1.5 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions. They also managed to block over 1.6 million risky and vulnerable apps and app updates from defrauding users.

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Xiaomi Pad 5 Review: High-end specs at a great price

Xiaomi has been absent from the Indian tablet market for many years now. They introduced the Mi Pad in India back in 2015 and have not launched anything since till now. The company re-entered the market with the launch of the Pad 5, and on paper it looks like a good deal. With a starting price of Rs. 26999, does the Xiaomi Pad 5 deliver a worthy experience? Read on in my review to find out.

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WhatsApp could soon get the ability to edit messages

WhatsApp is reportedly finally working on the ability to edit text messages that have been sent. The company recently introduced the ability to react to to messages with emoji, and is now working on expanding their messaging features with the ability to edit text messages.

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Indian PC market records 48% YoY growth in Q1 2022: Canalys

According to a new report from Canalys, the Indian PC market (which includes desktops, notebooks and tablets) shipped a record number of devices during Q1 2022, growing 48% YoY. The market shipped a total of 5.8 million units during the quarter, and the top 5 companies were HP, Lenovo, Acer, Dell and Samsung.

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beyerdynamic MMX 100 and MMX 150 gaming headsets launched in India

beyerdynamic, a company known for their audio products, has announced the launch of two new gaming headsets in India, called the MMX 100 and MMX 150. They feature premium build quality, a comfortable design, 40mm drivers, the META VOICE microphones and more.

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OnePlus 10 Pro Review: An all-round premium smartphone

The OnePlus 10 Pro first launched in China back in January 2022, and then later launched in India at the tail end of March 2022. The phone is the latest flagship from the company, featuring upgraded internals like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and of course the 2nd generation Hasselblad-tuned cameras. It replaces last year’s OnePlus 9 Pro, but also costs more. Can OnePlus justify this price increase? Read on in my review to find out.

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Lenovo Yoga 6 Review: An ultra-portable budget 2-in-1 laptop

When it comes to convertible 2-in-1 laptops, Lenovo’s Yoga series definitely come to mind. The Yoga 6 from Lenovo is an ultraportable 2-in-1 device powered by AMD’s Ryzen 5000-series processors with integrated Radeon graphics. The laptop promises a long battery life and looks to be reasonably priced. Here is our review of the Lenovo Yoga 6.

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ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (2022) Review: Improvements across the board

With the launch of Intel’s latest Alder Lake-H processors, ASUS has refreshed their line-up of gaming laptops for 2022. Both the ROG and TUF series have new models that feature the updated 12th Gen Intel Core processors, NVIDIA RTX 30-series graphics along with other improvements.

The TUF Gaming F15 is one among the new models, featuring up to an Intel Core i7-12700H CPU and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. We have with us the top end configuration in the TUF Gaming F15 lineup, and it shares many features with laptops from the ROG series. Read on for our review.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Review: A “noteworthy” upgrade

The Samsung Galaxy Note series is dead. Well, not quite. Officially, the Galaxy Note line-up ended with the Samsung Galaxy Note20, which launched in 2020. However, it looks like Samsung is continuing the legacy of the ‘Note’ under the name of ‘Ultra’, which is their newest flagship in the Galaxy S-series.

It features all of the characteristics of a Galaxy Note device – a big QHD+ display, fast performance, high-end cameras and of course, the built-in S-Pen. Did Samsung make the right decisions this time to earn the ‘Ultra’ name? Read on in my review to find out.

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