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Google Tests New Close All Tabs Pop Up In Chrome For Android Here S How To Enable It

Google Chrome Will ask Before it Closes All Tabs The feature was initially spotted by Techdows and is available in the Chrome 100 Canary build on Android. It will show an additional confirmation box when users try to close all tabs at once in the web browser. For those unaware, users can tap the three-dot menu in Chrome for Android to get a “Close all tabs” button to close all opened tabs at once....

Google Will Restrict Apps From Seeing Installed Apps On Your Device

In technical terms, Google will restrict access to the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission for apps on a user’s device. This permission gives apps access to the list of apps installed on a device. It is currently required for apps that are targeting Android API level 30 (Android 11) and want to query the installed apps. So, following the said date, the QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES permission can only be used by apps whose primary function will be to query the list of installed apps on an Android device....

Hapipola Floral Smartwatch For Women Launched In India

HapiPola Floral: Specs and Features The HapiPola Floral comes with the ability to track periods, ovulation, and even pregnancy. It also has support for Bluetooth Calling, along with the ability to store favorite contacts and dial the number. There’s a circular dial and a 1.32-inch AMOLED display with support for more than 100 watch faces. Other health features include a heart rate sensor, a SpO2 monitor, a sleep tracker, and a blood pressure monitor....

Harry Potter 20Th Anniversary Return To Hogwarts Reunion Date Cast Trailer And More

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary Reunion: Everything You Need to Know (2021) Harry Potter Reunion: Premiere Date and Where to Watch? The reunion special, titled Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, will premiere on 1st January 2022 on HBO Max. It’s the new year gift every Potterhead must be looking forward to. So, if you don’t already have an HBO Max subscription, it’s high time to get one. The exact time of release is not yet disclosed....

Here Are The 5 Most Awaited Games Releasing In October

Now, although there are tons of games releasing in October, I am going to list 5 of the most-awaited and hyped games of this year. So here it goes: 5 Most-Awaited Games Releasing in October 1) Super Mario Bros. 35 (October 1) Super Mario Bros., as we all know, is one of the most popular arcade-style game ruling the market for quite a long time. This year, Nintendo is celebrating the 35th anniversary of the series, and “Super Mario Bros....

Here S A First Look At Call Of Duty Mw2 Gameplay

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Gameplay Trailer Announced during Summer Game Fest 2022, the gameplay features a mission from the upcoming game. It takes place on a ship and gives us a look at the game’s fast-paced style. Check it out right here: You can notice the new dynamic weather interacting with the game and the players. As per the developers, you’re supposed to plan your moves around the changing environment....

Here S A First Look At The New Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

The Galaxy Buds Pro will be a successor to the Galaxy Buds+ from earlier this year and not the new bean-shaped Buds Live. Samsung will, however, take cues from the latter in terms of design and finish. These TWS earbuds will be housed in a square charging case (exactly the same as Buds Live). It carries the ‘Sound by AKG’ branding on top. The earbuds have the shiny polished design as the Buds Live but include silicone tips for a better fit....

Here S A List Of Motorola Phones That Will Get The Android 12 Update

Android 12 Features on Motorola Devices In the recent official blog post, Motorola revealed some of the new Android 12 features that would make their way to its My UX skin for Motorola devices. Hence, Motorola users can expect to get new features like Google’s new Material You design language, conversational widgets, mic and camera indicators, and more. Starting with the Material You design language, Motorola’s My UX skin is one of the OS skins that supports Google’s wallpaper-based theming....

Here S A List Of Smartphones That Will Stop Supporting Whatsapp From November 1

So, here is a list of older devices that will stop supporting WhatsApp starting from the said date. If your device is on the list, be sure to read the article till the end. List of WhatsApp-Incompatible Smartphones Apple Starting from November, WhatsApp will stop supporting iPhones running iOS 9. So, Apple devices that cannot be updated to iOS 10 will be incompatible with WhatsApp. Currently, this only includes the iPhone 4S that launched back in 2011....

Here S When Your Phone Will Get The Android 13 Update Regularly Updated

Android 13 Update Tracker (August 2022) In this article, we have listed the smartphones from popular OEMs like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, Xiaomi, Realme, Motorola, Asus, and others that are eligible to get the Android 13 update. Use the table below to see if your phone will get the Android 13 update or not. Note: Most smartphone makers are yet to officially share what all devices in their portfolio will be eligible for Android 13....

How To Access The Scientific Mode In The Ios Calculator

Switch to Scientific Mode in iOS Calculator App Turn Off Portrait Orientation Lock Now, to access the scientific-mode in the iOS calculator, first of all, you have to make sure that auto-rotate is turned on. To do this: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPhone (swipe up on Touch-ID devices) to open up the Control Center. Tap the “Portrait Orientation Lock” button to de-highlight it. This will turn on auto-rotate on your device....

How To Build A Castle In Minecraft With Blueprint 2022

Building a Castle in Minecraft (2022) Building a castle means building multiple smaller structures. So we have divided our guide to focus on all of them individually. Use the table below to explore each of these structures at your convenience. Blueprint of a Castle in Minecraft Keeping it simple, we have divided the castle area into four major segments. Making up the Minecraft castle blueprint, these segments are as follows:...

How To Connect Airpods Pro To Chromebook 2021

How to Connect AirPods to Your Chromebook If you think it would be difficult to connect AirPods to Chromebooks, think again. The process is actually really simple. In fact, you can even pair AirPods to laptops if you want. In this article, we will focus on pairing AirPods with Chrome OS, as well as unpairing and disconnecting AirPods from Chromebooks. If you are looking for a specific part of this how to, you can use the table of contents below to skip over to the relevant sections....

How To Downgrade From Ios 15 Beta To Ios 14 Guide

How to Downgrade from iOS 15 Beta to iOS 14 (2021) Downgrading from an iOS beta software update to an old iOS version is a tedious affair. Besides, it also comes with some painful caveats that you need to keep in mind before moving forward with the process. Moreover, this process will also work if you want to downgrade from iPadOS 15 beta to iPadOS 14. So without further ado, let’s check out the steps....

How To Enable Holding Space In Chrome Os

How to Enable Holding Space in Chrome OS Since this is an experimental feature, it isn’t enabled by default on your Chromebook. You will have to use a Chrome flag to enable this feature, here’s what to do. Head over to chrome://flags/ in Chrome. Search for holding space in the search bar up top. Click on the drop down box and select ‘Enabled’ to enable the feature. Now, restart your Chromebook by clicking (or tapping) on the restart button in the bottom right of the screen....

How To Enable The New Chrome Os Launcher On Chromebook

Enable New Chrome OS Launcher on Chromebook (2022) Before you enable the new Chrome OS launcher on your Chromebook, make sure to update to the latest version of Chrome OS (update 101 released on May 11th). Your Chromebook should be on Chrome OS 100 or later in order to access the new productivity launcher. Note that, you don’t have to move to the Beta or Dev channel, or for that matter, to Chrome OS Developer mode, to get the app launcher....

How To Extract Text From Images On Windows 10 11

Grab Text From Images on Windows (2022) The Text Extractor was added to PowerToys in September, so you will need the updated version of the program (v0.62.0 or later). The best part about PowerToys’ Text Extractor is that you don’t need an active internet connection to extract text. It does the processing locally and rather quickly. With that said, let’s jump to the steps and learn how to grab text from images on Windows 11....

How To Factory Reset Chromebook Four Methods Explained

Note: All of the reset methods mentioned below will wipe out your local files and folders. So before proceeding ahead, make sure to back up all your files and folders. Factory Reset Chromebook in 2021 From factory reset Chromebook without a password to powerwash and hard reset, we have included all the methods for your perusal. Depending on what you need, you can click on the link below and move to the relevant section....

How To Follow Websites In Google Chrome 2021

Follow Websites in Google Chrome (2021) Chrome’s Follow feature is getting a gradual rollout right now. At the moment, it is hidden behind a feature flag in Chrome. In addition, it is rolling out for users in the United States. That said, here’s how you can enable and try out the new ‘Web Feed’ RSS Reader feature in Google Chrome right now. Note: As of writing this article, if you live outside the U....

How To Format A Hard Drive Or Ssd In Windows 11 4 Methods

Format a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows 11 (2022) In this guide, we have included four ways to format a hard drive or SSD in Windows 11. From File Explorer to Settings, Disk Management, and Command Prompt, we have mentioned all the common methods. Expand the table below and move to any section you want. 1. Format a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows 11 from File Explorer (Easiest Method) The easiest and fastest way to format a hard drive or SSD in Windows 11 is through the Windows 11 File Explorer....