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How to Exclude Files and Folders from Windows Defender

Windows Defender is a solid first-party antivirus on Windows 10. I am happy that finally, Microsoft has brought a feature-rich and secure antivirus for Windows 10 that is not a resource hog. It also comes with many features that can be helpful for users. One of the best features of Windows Defender (now called Windows […] The article How to Exclude Files and Folders from Windows Defender was first published on Beebom

Facebook Announces Integration of Messenger and Instagram Direct

In a move that has been in the making for a while, Facebook on Wednesday announced it is integrating the messaging experience on Instagram and Messenger. In a post on the official Facebook blog, the company said that the integration will bring some of the best Messenger features to Instagram and ensure that users have […] The article Facebook Announces Integration of Messenger and Instagram Direct was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi’s Mi 10T Lite Debuts as the World’s First Snapdragon 750G Smartphone

Xiaomi unveiled the Mi 10T lineup in Europe just yesterday. And while the Mi 10T and 10T Pro may have been the stars of the event, it is the Mi 10T Lite that instantly caught our eye. Mi 10 Lite arrives as the first smartphone powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 750G chipset. It is […] The article Xiaomi’s Mi 10T Lite Debuts as the World’s First Snapdragon 750G Smartphone was first published on Beebom

Google Pixel 4a India Launch Confirmed for 17th October

Google took the wraps off its first-ever 5G enabled Pixel phones, Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G, mere hours ago. But, if you are someone who had been waiting to hear about the launch date of the vanilla Pixel 4a in India, it seems you are in luck, my friend. Google Pixel 4a India Launch […] The article Google Pixel 4a India Launch Confirmed for 17th October was first published on Beebom

Google Launches the Nest Audio Smart Speaker, Priced at $99

Google has launched the new Nest Audio smart speaker today. You know, the speaker that Google revealed a while ago. The Nest Audio is aimed to be a replacement for the original Google Home speaker launched way back in 2016. The new Nest Audio looks a lot better than the original Google Home that most […] The article Google Launches the Nest Audio Smart Speaker, Priced at $99 was first published on Beebom

Google Pixel 5 Launched at $699, Pixel 4a 5G at $499

Google has today officially launched the new flagship Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. There’s not much that will surprise you about the new phones, considering almost everything about them had been leaked beforehand. However, we now have official pricing, confirmations on the specifications, and availability information for the new Google phones. Pixel 5 Starting […] The article Google Pixel 5 Launched at $699, Pixel 4a 5G at $499 was first published on Beebom

Facebook Announces ‘Accounts Center’ to Better Handle Instagram, Messenger Integration

Facebook on Tuesday announced that it is testing a new feature called ‘Accounts Center‘ that will enable users to control the integrations between their Facebook account, Messenger and Instagram. The feature, which can be accessed from the ‘Settings’ menu on all three apps, will also allow users to turn on or off features like ‘Single […] The article Facebook Announces ‘Accounts Center’ to Better Handle Instagram, Messenger Integration was first published on Beebom

Microsoft Translator Adds Assamese to its List of Supported Indian Languages

A few months after it added support for a slew of Indian languages from across the nation, Microsoft Translator has now added support for Assamese, increasing the number of supported Indian languages to twelve. Powered by Azure Cognitive Service Speech, the cloud-based service will now provide real-time translation and transliteration support for the north-eastern language […] The article Microsoft Translator Adds Assamese to its List of Supported Indian Languages was first published on Beebom

Whatsapp Redesigns the Storage Usage Section in Latest Beta

If you’re someone who has enabled auto-downloads on WhatsApp, your phone is probably cluttered with a lot of forwarded media content from various WhatsApp groups. To help users efficiently manage the storage, WhatsApp is now rolling out a redesigned Storage Usage section in the latest WhatsApp beta version 2.20.201.9. The new Storage usage section has […] The article Whatsapp Redesigns the Storage Usage Section in Latest Beta was first published on Beebom

Amazon Announces New Privacy Controls for Alexa

Having often come under scrutiny for the alleged privacy failings of its Alexa voice assistant, Amazon on Wednesday announced new privacy features that it says will offer users more control over how their private data is stored online. As part of the plan, users will now be able to choose whether or not to save […] The article Amazon Announces New Privacy Controls for Alexa was first published on Beebom

Google Maps Finally Getting Dark Mode on Android

Earlier this month, we saw signs of dark mode on Google Maps for Android. The company has now started rolling out the long-awaited feature for some users having the latest version of Google Maps. As you can see in the image below, Google Maps is indeed rolling out the dark theme along with support for […] The article Google Maps Finally Getting Dark Mode on Android was first published on Beebom

What Song Is This? 10 Mobile and Web Apps to Identify Songs

Have you ever been in a situation where you happen to hear a song you like, but there is absolutely no way to figure out which song it is? I’m sure you have. It happens to all of us, and that nagging feeling of “what song is this?” just doesn’t seem to let go, does […] The article What Song Is This? 10 Mobile and Web Apps to Identify Songs was first published on Beebom

Google Meet Extends Unlimited Calls for Free Users Until March 2021

When Google made its video conferencing service Google Meet available for free to everyone with a Google account, the company had mentioned its plans to limit the duration of each session to 60 minutes by September 30. Considering that the pandemic situation is still showing no signs of slowing down, the software giant has now […] The article Google Meet Extends Unlimited Calls for Free Users Until March 2021 was first published on Beebom

ARM Announces New Chip Designs for Automotive and Industrial Use

Ahead of its impending $40 billion acquisition by US chip giant, Nvidia, British semiconductor firm, ARM, has announced new ‘safety capable’ computing solutions aimed at a variety of autonomous systems, including vehicles and industrial machinery. These include the Cortex-A78AE CPU, the Mali-G78AE GPU and the Mali-C71AE ISP. In a press release, the company claimed that […] The article ARM Announces New Chip Designs for Automotive and Industrial Use was first published on Beebom

Twitter’s Voice Tweets Coming to Android and Web Next Year

Earlier in June, Twitter started testing voice tweets on iOS to let users record voice messages and share them as a tweet. The social media company has now expanded the availability of the feature to more users on iOS. In response to user queries, Twitter clarified that the voice tweets feature is coming to Android […] The article Twitter’s Voice Tweets Coming to Android and Web Next Year was first published on Beebom

Lenovo Launches the ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold’ — World’s First Folding PC

Lenovo has finally launched the world’s first full-fledged foldable PC. Called the ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold‘, the device was originally unveiled at CES 2020, and promises to usher in a whole new computing category. Alongside the revolutionary new product, Lenovo also unveiled the ‘ThinkPad X1 Nano‘, described by the company as its lightest ThinkPad ever. ThinkPad […] The article Lenovo Launches the ‘ThinkPad X1 Fold’ — World’s First Folding PC was first published on Beebom

Galaxy Watch Active 2 Receiving Tizen 5.5 Update in India

Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 3 last month, and then said that it will bring some of the new features from the Galaxy Watch 3 down to the Galaxy Watch Active 2 as well. Turns out, those features are coming now, with the new Tizen 5.5 update being rolled out to the Galaxy Watch Active […] The article Galaxy Watch Active 2 Receiving Tizen 5.5 Update in India was first published on Beebom

Google Messages App to Get Message Categories for Efficient SMS Management

A couple of days back, we saw a possible option in Google Messages to let users auto-delete OTPs after 24 hours. The latest development suggests that the company is focusing more on the app’s functionality, as it is now testing message categories. As XDA reports, Google Messages may soon have categories to help you organize […] The article Google Messages App to Get Message Categories for Efficient SMS Management was first published on Beebom

‘Amazon One’ Contactless Biometric Tech Lets You Pay by Scanning Your Palm

Amazon on Tuesday announced a new contactless biometric technology called ‘Amazon One’ that allows shoppers to pay at stores by placing their palm over a scanner. It can also be used to present a loyalty card, enter stadiums, or even for badging into work. Basically, it would enable people to identify themselves or authorize a […] The article ‘Amazon One’ Contactless Biometric Tech Lets You Pay by Scanning Your Palm was first published on Beebom

How to Install Windows 10 on a Chromebook

We recently wrote two in-depth guides on how to install Chrome OS on PC and how to dual-boot Chrome OS and Windows 10 on a single machine. This was an effort to bring Chrome OS to users who have been using Windows for years. While people love the lightweight OS and snappy performance, it doesn’t […] The article How to Install Windows 10 on a Chromebook was first published on Beebom

Samsung Announces New Goodlock Module for Keyboard Customisation

If you’re using a Samsung phone, or have used one in the past, you probably already know about Goodlock. For those who don’t, it’s like a suite of apps that bring some interesting customisation options to Samsung phones. Goodlock already has a lot of modules for customisation and Samsung recently added the Pentastic and Wonderland […] The article Samsung Announces New Goodlock Module for Keyboard Customisation was first published on Beebom

Firefox Nightly Adds a Total of 10 Extensions on Android

When Mozilla released Firefox 79 on Android, the company faced criticism over the lack of several features and limited extensions support. To address user concerns, the company added the back button with Firefox 80, followed by some other features like download manager on Firefox 81. Mozilla has now added support for a handful of extensions […] The article Firefox Nightly Adds a Total of 10 Extensions on Android was first published on Beebom

HMD Global Announces, Then Withdraws Nokia Android 11 Update Timeline

In a curious turn of events, HMD Global on Monday withdrew its Android 11 update timeline for Nokia smartphones shortly after making the announcement on Twitter. In a tweet that has since been deleted, the official Nokia Mobile account announced that more than a dozen devices are eligible to get the update, starting Q4, 2020. […] The article HMD Global Announces, Then Withdraws Nokia Android 11 Update Timeline was first published on Beebom

How to Check CPU Configuration of Your Mac

When you are buying a second-hand MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or any other Mac for that matter, you should make sure to check its CPU configuration. Since each Mac model comes with different CPU configurations, checking the processor configuration will ensure that you are not swindled out of your hard-earned money. So, if you are […] The article How to Check CPU Configuration of Your Mac was first published on Beebom

How to Fix iOS 14 Battery Drain Issues on iPhone and iPad

Courtesy the fun-loving home screen customization coupled with a plethora of all-new features, iOS 14 has received rave reviews. While most iPhone users are busy customizing the iPhone or trying out the cool additions, a handful of them has run into some issues like the unexpected battery drain. If the problem has sneaked into your […] The article How to Fix iOS 14 Battery Drain Issues on iPhone and iPad was first published on Beebom

Microsoft Adds Web Capture Tool on Edge Canary and Dev

To make it easier for users to capture screenshots, Microsoft is adding a built-in screenshot tool on Chromium-based Edge. The feature, dubbed Web capture, is now live in the Dev and Canary channels of the Edge browser on desktop. The new web capture tool is a refined version of the web notes tool present in […] The article Microsoft Adds Web Capture Tool on Edge Canary and Dev was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi Launches Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser for Rs. 999 in India

Alongside the Mi Smart band 5 and Mi Watch Revolve, which cater to your fitness, the company has also unveiled the Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser in India today. Xiaomi is making a much-needed product available in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Priced at an affordable Rs. 999 in India, it is the need of the […] The article Xiaomi Launches Mi Automatic Soap Dispenser for Rs. 999 in India was first published on Beebom

Mi Watch Revolve with Circular Display, Built-in GPS & Up to 14-Day Battery Life Launched

Xiaomi is one of the biggest wearable makers, thanks to the popularity of the Mi Band across the globe. It’s an affordable and feature-rich fitness tracker but the company has finally decided to take the next step. Xiaomi has launched its first-ever smartwatch, the Mi Watch Revolve, in India today. It is a rebranded version […] The article Mi Watch Revolve with Circular Display, Built-in GPS & Up to 14-Day Battery Life Launched was first published on Beebom

Chrome Canary Lets You Rename Browser Windows

Web browsers are constantly introducing new features to improve the multitasking experience. While Google Chrome has tab grouping to group similar tabs and is already working on an automatic tab grouping feature, the latest Canary feature attempts to efficiently manage separate browser windows. As spotted by Techdows, there exists a new feature named Window Naming […] The article Chrome Canary Lets You Rename Browser Windows was first published on Beebom

Dell XPS 13, XPS 13 2-in-1, Upgraded With Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ Processors

Just days after launching its current-generation XPS 13 lineup in India, Dell has refreshed a number of those laptops, including the XPS 13 2-in-1, XPS 13 and XPS 13 Developer Edition, with Intel’s Tiger Lake processors and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. They are also the first Dell laptops to offer Intel Evo certification, which means they […] The article Dell XPS 13, XPS 13 2-in-1, Upgraded With Intel ‘Tiger Lake’ Processors was first published on Beebom

Mi Smart Speaker with Google Assistant Finally Launched for Rs. 3,999 in India

Finally, the day we have all been waiting for years is here. Xiaomi has now launched its first-ever smart speaker in India today. The company took the wraps off the Mi Smart Speaker at its ‘Smarter Living’ IoT event. It is a rebranded version of the Mi Art Smart Speaker in China, backed by Google […] The article Mi Smart Speaker with Google Assistant Finally Launched for Rs. 3,999 in India was first published on Beebom

How to Monitor System Performance in a Chromebook

Chromebooks are popular for its dead-simple user interface and bloat-free operating system. Unlike Windows, here you won’t find system tools such as Device Manager, Performance Monitor, Event Viewer, and so on. Google believes that you don’t need such tools to check system performance since Chrome OS is not a resource hog. However, that seems to […] The article How to Monitor System Performance in a Chromebook was first published on Beebom

Mi Smart Band 5 with Bigger Display, Magnetic Charging Launched for Rs. 2,499 in India

Just like each year, Xiaomi has updated its affordable fitness tracker with the launch of the Mi Smart Band 5 in India today. It is a successor to last year’s Mi Smart Band 4 and brings along a myriad of upgrades. Mi Smart Band 5 was first unveiled in China in June, followed by a […] The article Mi Smart Band 5 with Bigger Display, Magnetic Charging Launched for Rs. 2,499 in India was first published on Beebom

Microsoft Restores Outlook, Teams and Office 365 Services Following Massive Outage

Multiple Microsoft 365 services, including Outlook, Office 365 and Teams, experienced a massive outage last night, affecting millions of people around the world. The company said that it started investigating the issue after users started complaining that they were unable to log into their Microsoft 365 accounts. However, users who were already logged into an […] The article Microsoft Restores Outlook, Teams and Office 365 Services Following Massive Outage was first published on Beebom

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Getting Dark Mode on iOS

In July, Google added dark mode support for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides on Android. The software giant is now rolling out a similar update for the iOS versions of Docs, Sheets, and Slides. With this update, these three productivity apps join the list of Google apps to have dark mode support on both Android […] The article Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Getting Dark Mode on iOS was first published on Beebom

Google Meet Can Now Filter Out Background Noise on Android, iOS

The Android and iOS apps of Google Meet are getting a new update that will enable it to intelligently filter out background noise. What that means in essence is that the app will now will automatically remove distracting from your phone’s audio input while still letting your voice through. The feature was originally rolled out […] The article Google Meet Can Now Filter Out Background Noise on Android, iOS was first published on Beebom

Samsung Announces One UI 3.0 Public Beta for Galaxy S20 Series

Late last month, Samsung launched the developer beta for its upcoming Android 11 based software update — One UI 3.0. That beta was available to developers on the Galaxy S20 series of smartphones, which means regular folks couldn’t get the update to play around with. Now however, the company has announced that a public beta […] The article Samsung Announces One UI 3.0 Public Beta for Galaxy S20 Series was first published on Beebom

How to Show Notification Badges in App Library in iOS 14

App Library has simplified apps management. Now, you no longer need to spend plenty of time to organize your apps in different folders and even run through home screen pages to find a specific app. Interestingly, you can download apps directly to the App Store to prevent the apps from cluttering the home screen. If […] The article How to Show Notification Badges in App Library in iOS 14 was first published on Beebom

Realme Announces ‘Leap to Next Gen’ IoT Event; 4K SLED TV, Realme 7i Launch Confirmed

Just as Xiaomi is gearing up to bulk up its IoT portfolio with the launch of a new smart speaker, Mi Band 5, and Mi Watch Revolve in India, its arch-nemesis Realme has gone ahead with its announcement for an AIoT event in the country. The Chinese giant has decided to go head-to-head with Xiaomi […] The article Realme Announces ‘Leap to Next Gen’ IoT Event; 4K SLED TV, Realme 7i Launch Confirmed was first published on Beebom

Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Use Third Party App Stores, Says Google

Google has today announced a change coming with Android 12 that should make it easier for users to install and use third party app stores on their smartphones. While it’s already possible for users to use third party app stores on their phones, such as the Galaxy Store, Google is hoping to make the process […] The article Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Use Third Party App Stores, Says Google was first published on Beebom

Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Use Third Party App Stores, Says Google

Google has today announced a change coming with Android 12 that should make it easier for users to install and use third party app stores on their smartphones. While it’s already possible for users to use third party app stores on their phones, such as the Galaxy Store, Google is hoping to make the process […] The article Android 12 Will Make It Easier to Use Third Party App Stores, Says Google was first published on Beebom

Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A7 In India, Starting at Rs 17,999

Samsung has announced the launch of its new mid-range tablet, the Galaxy Tab A7, in India. The device was originally unveiled earlier this month at the company’s ‘Life Unstoppable’ virtual event, where it also announced a slew of other products, including the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone, the Galaxy Fit2 smart band and even a 4K […] The article Samsung Launches Galaxy Tab A7 In India, Starting at Rs 17,999 was first published on Beebom

How to Cast Windows 10 to Android TV or Any Smart TV

While Chromecast works remarkably well within the Android – Chrome ecosystem, the moment you step out of Google’s hallowed garden, you realize there is little choice for Windows users. You can’t cast local media stored on your Windows 10 computer to Android TV. Neither you can cast any program other than Chrome. So if you […] The article How to Cast Windows 10 to Android TV or Any Smart TV was first published on Beebom

Realme to Launch New Q-series Phone on October 13: Report

Realme is apparently set to announce a new smartphone under the Q-series next month. According to noted tipster, Digital Chat Station, the new smartphone might be announced October 13th. It will reportedly have the model number RMX2173, which suggests it will be the same device that was spotted on the website of China’s electronics certification […] The article Realme to Launch New Q-series Phone on October 13: Report was first published on Beebom

How to Disable iMessage Mentions Notification on iPhone

I love the group messaging feature on iMessage. With iOS 14, the introduction of new iMessage features like the inline reply and the ability to tag or mention people in group messages have made it even better. However, the new mention feature also means that you will receive notifications even on muted group threads if […] The article How to Disable iMessage Mentions Notification on iPhone was first published on Beebom

Uber Granted License to Operate in London

Uber lost its license to operate in London back in November last year following Transport for London (TfL)’s decision to revoke its license based on security concerns. Soon after the incident, Indian ride-hailing company Ola started its operations in the city and managed to attract over 10,000 drivers. In response to Uber’s appeal last December, […] The article Uber Granted License to Operate in London was first published on Beebom

Motorola Razr 5G India Launch Teased Alongside New Smart TVs, Smart Refrigerator & More

Motorola launched its second-gen foldable smartphone, the Motorola Razr 5G, earlier this month. It improves on the nostalgia-laden Razr revival with better cameras, new 5G-enabled Snapdragon chipset, and a more durable design. Today, the company has started teasing the launch of Motorola Razr 5G in India. Motorola teased the Razr 5G launch for India in […] The article Motorola Razr 5G India Launch Teased Alongside New Smart TVs, Smart Refrigerator & More was first published on Beebom

Surface Duo to Get a Major Camera Update in October: Report

Microsoft once again ventured into the smartphone space with the launch of a foldable phone, the Surface Duo, earlier in September. It’s a great looking and functional device for multi-tasking. But, if you have seen any Surface Duo reviews, then you would know that software issues and sub-par camera performance are a general consensus. Well, […] The article Surface Duo to Get a Major Camera Update in October: Report was first published on Beebom

Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab Active 3 Rugged Tablet

Samsung has today launched its rugged Galaxy Tab Active 3 tablet in select markets. It comes with MIL-STD-810H certification and offers shock absorption capable of withstanding drops up to 1.5 meters with the protective cover. Galaxy Tab Active 3: Specs The Galaxy Tab 3 offers an 8-inch WUXGA TFT LCD display with 1920 x 1200 […] The article Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab Active 3 Rugged Tablet was first published on Beebom

Tata Sky Rolls Out ‘Smart Guide’ for Personalized Content Recommendations

DTH operator, Tata Sky, has introduced a new feature called ‘Smart Guide’ that the company claims “enables each customer to discover and consume content on television in a smart way”. In a press release on Monday, the company said it is rolling out the update on all HD and SD set-top boxes, with more than […] The article Tata Sky Rolls Out ‘Smart Guide’ for Personalized Content Recommendations was first published on Beebom