The EU last month launched a full-scale antitrust probe into Google’s $2.1 billion offer to acquire Fitbit following the end of its preliminary review. While the EU believes that a tie-up between the two entities could expand Google’s ‘data advantage’, the US tech giant has steadfastly denied such charges. In a statement released earlier in the year, the company insisted that: “… the combination of Google and Fitbit’s hardware efforts will increase competition in the sector, benefiting consumers and making the next generation of devices better and more affordable”....

Facebook Hotline Developed by the New Product Experiment (NPE) team at Facebook, Hotline is a brand new platform to host live events with a large audience. At first glance, it looks to be similar to Clubhouse and allows creators to host audio-based live events with their audience. While Clubhouse is designed for casual audio-conversation experiences, Hotline is more of a professional platform with some additional features. UI and Features For starters, unlike Clubhouse, Facebook’s Hotline offers live video support for the event host as well as the listeners....

Fire-Boltt Tank: Specs and Features The Fire-Boltt Tank has a rugged design and supports an IP67 rating for splash and dust resistance. It is also crack-resistant. The smartwatch comes with a 1.85-inch HD display with a screen resolution of 240×280 pixels. The built-in speaker and microphone enable Bluetooth Calling. The watch is home to various health sensors like a heart rate sensor, a SpO2 sensor, and a sleep tracker too. It can also track the menstruation cycle and ovulation....

According to Google, business owners can now update their Business Profile directly from Maps or Search to better engage with their customers. “Once you turn messaging on from your Business Profile, you can start replying to customers on Google Maps from the business messages section in the ‘Updates’ tab”, said the company. Soon, businesses will also be able to see their messages right from Google Search via the ‘Customers’ menu on their Business Profile and message customers directly from their account....

Google announced the rollout of the dark theme for Google Maps along with an array of features for its other apps and services. These include new features for messages, TalkBack, Android Auto, and a few others. Hidden amongst these, Google mentioned the dark theme for Google Maps on Android. As per the company, the dark theme in Google Maps will give users’ eyes “a much-needed break” from all the “screen fatigue” they experience....

Once enabled, you will see an ‘Admit all’ button below pending join requests. Similarly, you can use the ‘Deny all’ button to reject all pending participant join requests. You also have the option to manually add or remove participants. This control, as you would expect, is exclusive to the meeting host. This might seem like a basic feature to those who don’t often use video conferencing software, but as someone who was recently assigned the mildly infuriating task of approving new participants throughout the course of the meeting, I’m really glad that Google Meet has finally added these bulk approval buttons....

As the name implies, you can now hum to find songs that you badly want to find. According to Google, you don’t even have to hum in the right pitch for the feature to recognize songs. The feature works on the latest version of the Google app and is also available on Google Assistant. To get started, open the Google app, tap on the mic icon, and say ‘What’s this song’....

Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Design Leaked Reliable leakster OnLeaks, in collaboration with Smartprix, has released CAD renders of the Pixel 7 Pro. These images reveal that the 2022 Pixel phones will walk on the same design path as the Pixel 6 series. That means you can expect a dual-tone design with a camera visor on the rear and a punch-hole display upfront. The display is expected to be 6....

More Pixel Watch Battery Details Surface A recent report by 9To5Google claims that the Pixel Watch will last for a day on a single charge as per recent estimates. However, the conditions leading to this battery life aren’t known. We don’t know if this is because the Always-on-Display (AOD) is enabled or if the sleep tracking is on for an entire night. For Wear OS standards, the single-day battery life is not really surprising....

Google’s Best Apps and Games 2022 Google has given the title of the best app to Dream by WOMBO, an AI-based app that generates art. The best app in India is Questt, an AI-based learning app. The best game of 2022 is Apex Legends Mobile. The User’s Choice award goes to the BeReal app and yet again, Apex Legends Mobile. For those who don’t know, BeReal became the best app on the App Store this year....

Google Search Adds Batman Easter Egg Google offers many fun and interactive easter eggs to highlight popular events, shows, movies, and whatnot on its search engine. The latest addition is the new Batman-themed search results page that lets users get the feel of the Batman world. The Batman easter egg on Google Search is available only for a few specific search terms, including “Bruce Wayne,” “Gotham City,” or “Bat-Signal.” It is available on both desktop and mobile, and you can use any web browser of your choice to experience the easter egg....

Redmi K40 Design and Specifications Redmi K40 has been spotted on Chinese certification website TENAA with the model number M2012K11AC. Images, attached below, reveal that the device features a flat display with a centered punch-hole on the front. We independently confirmed the same by adjusting the contrast and brightness of the image. As per reputable tipster Digital Chat Station, who shared screenshots of the device’s About page, Redmi K40 will include a 6....

Now, most users do not have any idea about the Android version their Chromebooks or Chrome OS devices run to support apps and services. However, it is important to keep track of the Android version to make sure your Android apps and services continue to work without any hiccups. So, the latest Chrome OS 90 update brings Android 11 support to compatible devices. It is currently on the Canary channel....

So, in this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how you can download your vaccination certificate using WhatsApp. How to Download COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate on WhatsApp Now, before we move on to the steps, it is important to note that you would require to add the MyGov Corona Helpdesk chatbot to your WhatsApp list. So, add the mobile number +91-9013151515 to your contact list before proceeding further. We suggest saving it as the MyGov WA Chatbot to ease the process....

Install Apps in Apple TV (tvOS) in 2022 Whether you’re trying to find and install a new app, re-download a previously used app, or rearrange your tvOS home screen to look the way you want it to, we will be covering all of it in this guide. As always, you can use the table of contents below to skip ahead to any section that you want to learn about. How to Add Apps in Apple TV First, let’s take a look at how to install new (and previously used) apps on your Apple TV....

Cancel Netflix Subscription (January 2022) Canceling a Netflix subscription requires you to access the account settings, which requires a web browser. So, if your device can access a web browser, you can cancel your Netflix membership in a few easy steps. So, alongside the important points to remember after canceling your subscription, let’s take a look at how to cancel your Netflix subscription on Android, iOS, and desktop PCs. How to Cancel Netflix Subscription in Web Browser Canceling your Netflix subscription is a straightforward and short process....

Customize Google Background on a Chromebook (2022) In this tutorial, we have added multiple ways to change the Google background on your Chromebook. You can apply a new theme, change the background in the Chrome browser, set a new desktop wallpaper, or change the screen saver. Just expand the table below and move to the desired section. Change the Google Background on Chrome Browser First, open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook and click on “Customize Chrome” at the bottom-right corner....

How to Change Biomes in Minecraft 1.20 (2022) Please note that the fillbiome command was first introduced with Minecraft 1.20 Snapshot 22W46A and is still under testing. So, its syntax, functioning, and mechanics could undergo changes prior to the final release. What is a Biome in Minecraft? In Minecraft, the term biome refers to the environmental features of any given region, including atmosphere, sky, ambient sounds, and even texture tint. Not to forget, some Minecraft mobs can only spawn in certain biomes....

9 Ways to Delete History on iPhone and iPad (2022) While there is no “Kill All” button to eliminate the entire history on iOS at one go, there are multiple ways to wipe out the saved history to free up storage on your device. In this guide, we have mainly focused on cleaning up history, and not the documents and data associated with an app. If you’re wondering about System Data on your iPhone, check out our detailed article on how to delete System Data to recover space....

Control Privacy Permissions in Google Chrome This article covers how you can go about controlling privacy permissions for websites on your desktop or mobile devices, as well as what they are and how they affect you. We will also list some handy Chrome privacy tips you should know in 2021. Use the table below to jump to a relevant section. What Do The Privacy Permissions in Chrome Do? You have no doubt come across pop-ups asking you for access to your phone while installing apps....