The details of the latest WhatsApp beta on iOS were originally picked up by WABetaInfo after the release of beta version 2.21.150.11. According to 9To5Mac, the beta introduces the quality settings that WhatsApp previously started testing on Android in early July. The new setting, which allows users to change between Auto, Best Quality, and Data Saver, will give users more control over how the app compresses any photos or media that they send....
Types of Wireless Bridging Hardware that supports wireless network bridging includes: Wi-Fi to Ethernet bridge: This hardware allows Wi-Fi clients to connect to an Ethernet network. The hardware integrates with Wi-Fi wireless access points and is useful for older computers or devices that don’t have Wi-Fi capability. Wi-Fi to Wi-Fi bridge: This bridge joins two Wi-Fi networks, often to increase the coverage area of a Wi-Fi hotspot. Some wireless AP hardware supports bridging in Ethernet as well as Wi-Fi mode....
Causes of a “Failed to Obtain IP Address” Android Error This error usually appears when you’re attempting to connect to any Wi-Fi network, even if it’s your home network. What it means is that the router that manages the network can’t get an IP address for your Android device. This issue not only prevents you from using that network to access the internet, but you also can’t access any other network resources like printers, wireless displays, or streaming devices....
Roughly 75 million of Instagram’s 1 billion users are between the ages of 13 and 17, and research indicates that the app can negatively affect teens’ mental health. The proposed “Take a Break” feature would give users the option to put their account on pause and think about how they’re spending their time. Nick Clegg, Facebook’s vice president of global affairs, told CNN’s State of the Union the goal is to prompt teenagers to, well, take a break from the app....
Here’s a look at how Add Contacts works. How Add Contacts Works While adding contacts to Outlook is a simple process, it’s easy to miss some contacts, or lose contacts entirely if you receive a lot of email messages in your inbox. Add Contacts completely automates this process. Anytime you reply to a message or send a new message, Add Contacts automatically adds that email address to your Outlook contact folder or any folder you choose as the contact destination, either in your personal mailbox or in public folders on Microsoft Exchange server....
Astro uses its capabilities for home monitoring and in-home care. The little robot supports the new Ring Protect Pro subscription plan, allowing Astro to patrol a home while the user is away. With a Protect Pro plan, users can review, share, and save videos and photos captured by Astro. The robot even will send notifications to a smartphone if it detects something strange, via the official app. Astro also has a periscope that expands its field of view to see over obstacles....
Shuffle Music has become more of a backdrop to other activities, and this kind of setup fits that very well. But there’s another part to this: What about the musicians? Won’t You Please Think of the Musicians? This makes me wish for a whole-catalog shuffle on Apple Music or Spotify, a way to hear new music, instead of Apple Music’s poor algorithmically chosen New Music mix. And why stop here? There must be plenty of ways to present music when your streaming catalog includes pretty much every song around....
The company will hold a launch event on September 28 for these and other upcoming products, according to Bloomberg. The new Echo reportedly has a 15-inch display that can mount on a wall or simply be placed atop a table. The large smart speaker is for smart home control to let users activate appliances, lights, and locks throughout the house. It may also have a graphical interface with widgets that show the weather, appointments on a calendar, and photographs....
Microsoft revealed that Android apps on Windows 11 will function using Intel Bridge Technology, which is designed to bring support for more applications and experiences on Windows. The new tech will work using the latest Intel processors and will play a large role in how Microsoft wants to expand the offerings on the Microsoft Store. One of the apps shown off during the demonstration was TikTok, which has become one of the most popular social media video apps available throughout the world....
According to 9to5Mac, Apple released the latest firmware version for AirTags on Thursday as version 1.0.291 with build number 1A291a. Although Apple has not detailed what updates or improvements are in the new firmware, reports suggest the updates might include an Android app that will detect AirTags, other Find My-enabled accessories, and possible additional improvements in anti-stalking features. Alternatively, the update could simply be a maintenance release to fix minor bugs....
What Is an AV File? Some files that use the AV file extension are documents created by Final Draft AV version 1. Later editions create documents with the .XAV file extension instead. Template files use the similar XAVT file format. Final Draft AV is a word processor program that simplifies the process of adding dialogue, scenes, character information, and other things necessary for a script. AV files are used by the program to store this information....
That’s right: the company has introduced a live-calling feature that allows fans to purchase a ten-minute video chat with their favorite celebrity. The feature, called Cameo Live, is available as a one-on-one experience or as a shared group chat experience with up to ten people. Like traditional Cameo bookings, you can also gift these live chats to friends and loved ones if you want to add a bit of Hollywood magic to a birthday or anniversary....
How Do You Call Alexa? Can Alexa Receive Phone Calls? Yes. As explained above, it’s quite straightforward to make a call via the Alexa app. There are also some commands you can say to Alexa to make the process possible. Here’s a quick look. Answer the call. Answer the call by saying Alexa, answer.Ignore the call. Ignore any call by saying Alexa, ignore.End the call. End a call by saying Alexa, hang up....
Change a Message’s Text Background Color in macOS Mail Here’s how to set the background color of a message you are composing in macOS Mail. Choose Colors to Keep Text Legible When you’re playing with document background colors, be sure to select a text color and size that ensures your message text is legible. If you’re using a dark background color, for example, you may want to experiment with a light text color....
The XPS 15 and XPS 17 also offer different graphics cards with a choice of either an Intel or an NVIDIA GeForce card. Apart from differences in those two areas, the new models are almost identical to the older versions with the same storage capacity and other similar features. Both models can be configured with either an Intel Core i5-12500H or a Core 17-2700H processor, while the XPS 15 has the exclusive i9-12900HK option....
How to Download the Christmas Songs Follow these steps to download holiday songs at ChristmasGifts.com: Types of Christmas Songs on ChristmasGifts.com ChristmasGifts.com has a great selection of contemporary, traditional, and classic holiday songs. Most songs are instrumental. Still, there are vocal selections. Plus, you’ll find several unique Christmas spoof songs that can add some fun and a smile to your day. Some of the song selections include: Dance of the Sugar Plum FairyDeck the HallsJingle BellsO Holy NightWhat Child Is ThisSilent NightWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasJoy to the WorldThe First NoelOde to JoyIt Came Upon a Midnight ClearWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasOh Christmas TreeThe First NoelThe Holly and the IvyOh Little Town of BethlehemUp on the Housetop...
The Pro 6E can offer speeds up to 2.3 Gbps, plus access to the 6 GHz band for up to 100 devices simultaneously, Eero revealed. The 6+, on the other hand, offers speeds up to one gigabit and coverage for over 75 devices on the Wi-Fi 6 standard. Released in 2019, Wi-Fi 6 is the latest wireless standard offering faster speeds, more reliable connections, and improved security over the older versions....
Price: Prosser says the iPhone 12 will start at $649, the iPhone 12 Max at $749, with the Pro and Pro Max starting at $999 and $1,099, respectively. These are, as Tom’s Guide points out, about $50 less than the current iPhone 11 lineup. Specs: All models look to run on Apple’s custom A14 Bionic chip and have either 4GB (iPhone 12 models) or 6GB of RAM (Pro models). Storage looks to be 128GB and 256GB on the base models, going up to 512GB available on the Pro....
If you use ExpressVPN on an M1 or M2 Mac, you should consider downloading the newest update because this one is designed to work as seamlessly as possible with Apple Silicon systems. As ExpressVPN describes it, many third-party apps have to be filtered through Rosetta 2 to run on M1 and M2 hardware, which can result in lower performance. This new update allows ExpressVPN to work in an M1 or M2 system directly without needing to pass through Rosetta first....
Degrees of freedom: The Quest has the advantage of a six degrees of freedom tracking system (6DoF), while the Go had only three (3DoF). 6DoF devices can track more than just your head movements, they can keep track of your position in a room as well. This just makes for a better, more immersive VR experience. Behind the scenes: The Oculus Go was the first VR headset that you didn’t need to connect to a powerful PC (like the Oculus Rift) or a mobile phone (like the Gear VR)....
