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Amazon Launches its own Smart TV Lineup in India; Price Starting at Rs. 29,999

The smart TV market in India witnessed a massive boom in 2020. Xiaomi continued to hold its pole position but saw new competitors enter the market. Realme, OnePlus, and even Nokia made huge strides in the budget smart TV segment in India. And now, the American e-commerce giant, Amazon, wants a piece of the pie […] The article Amazon Launches its own Smart TV Lineup in India; Price Starting at Rs. 29,999 was first published on Beebom

10 Best Guitar Tuner Apps for Android and iOS (Free and Paid)

The microphones in our smartphones have gotten good over the past few years. While some phones are capable of even recording ASMR audios, you can use any modern smartphone for putting that microphone to good use, like tuning a guitar. If you’re a hobbyist guitarist or someone who picked up a guitar to learn music […] The article 10 Best Guitar Tuner Apps for Android and iOS (Free and Paid) was first published on Beebom

Sony Finally Announces PS5 India Launch Date; Check out the Details Here

The previous year was an important one for console gamers. Both Sony and Microsoft launched their next-gen consoles, PS5 and Xbox Series X respectively. Though the PS5 launched globally in November 2020, it did not make its way to India at the same time due to a silly trademark goof-up. Well, with the dawn of […] The article Sony Finally Announces PS5 India Launch Date; Check out the Details Here was first published on Beebom

12 Alexa Settings You Should Change Right Now for a Better Experience

Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa, is pretty great at almost everything. It can control your smart home, give you morning briefings and flash briefings, tell you facts, answer your questions, and more. Plus, with Alexa skills, its capabilities are always improving. However, if you use Alexa on your phone, or if you’re using Alexa enabled smart […] The article 12 Alexa Settings You Should Change Right Now for a Better Experience was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi Rolls out Android 11 OTA Update to Mi A3, Bricks Device for Many Users

As the year comes to a close, Xiaomi has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its lonesome Android One smartphone, the Mi A3, across the globe. Many users have reported receiving the update, which weighs in at 1.4GB. It brings along the improved notification shade, conversation bubbles, enhanced privacy, and all of the […] The article Xiaomi Rolls out Android 11 OTA Update to Mi A3, Bricks Device for Many Users was first published on Beebom

How to Hard Reset Your Android TV In a Safe Way

While Android TVs surely have great features, we know that some years down the line, the TVs start showing issues. There are several problems with Android TVs ranging from boot looping, crashing, unresponsive UI, and more. While some issues can be fixed through software troubleshooting, severe issues like force crashing and boot looping require you […] The article How to Hard Reset Your Android TV In a Safe Way was first published on Beebom

How to Share Songs to Instagram Stories from Spotify, Apple Music, and More

We can’t deny how art and music helped everyone survive the year 2020 amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Over the past few months, I’ve discovered a lot of good songs that I’ve never even heard before and the same might be the case for you. If you’re looking for a way to easily share the songs […] The article How to Share Songs to Instagram Stories from Spotify, Apple Music, and More was first published on Beebom

Reliance Jio Makes Voice Calls to Any Network in India Free, Once Again!

Reliance Jio surely knows how to make its users happy on New Year’s. India’s biggest telecom has announced today that it is making all domestic calls free starting 1st January 2021. You will be able to “place calls from your Jio number to any domestic network across India” free of cost. If you remember, Jio […] The article Reliance Jio Makes Voice Calls to Any Network in India Free, Once Again! was first published on Beebom

Apple Might Launch AirPods Pro 2 in Two Sizes

Apple launched the AirPods Pro with ANC earlier last year. The company switched to an in-ear design for better noise isolation. Now, a leak for the second-gen AirPods Pro has surfaced online and it seems like Apple might be planning to launch them in two sizes. If you haven’t been keeping up, Apple is rumored […] The article Apple Might Launch AirPods Pro 2 in Two Sizes was first published on Beebom

10 Best Skins and Wraps for iPhone 12 mini You Can Buy

Even though protection remains a key aspect of my choice of accessories, I have always loved using a variety of skins on my iPhone. While wraps can’t deliver much in terms of the safeguard against random bumps like the impact-resistant wooden covers, protective bumper cases, or the top-grade folio leather suits, they offer way more […] The article 10 Best Skins and Wraps for iPhone 12 mini You Can Buy was first published on Beebom

Amazon to Launch Computer Science Education Program in India Soon

Amazon is planning to launch a computer science education program in India really soon, as revealed by a job listing on the company’s website. It is part of the Amazon Future Engineer program, which was introduced in January earlier last year. It is an initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students get good with computers and […] The article Amazon to Launch Computer Science Education Program in India Soon was first published on Beebom

How to Take and Send Nintendo Switch Screenshots to Phone

Throughout this year, I was mostly stuck at home which means I spent a lot of time playing games on the Nintendo Switch. If you spend a lot of time with Switch games these days, chances are you have wanted to take some screenshots and share them with friends. It could be defeating Ganon in […] The article How to Take and Send Nintendo Switch Screenshots to Phone was first published on Beebom

OnePlus Fitness Band to Launch in India Early Next Year: Report

OnePlus has already confirmed that it will launch a smartwatch next year. It has been widely requested by fans and is finally coming. OnePlus has diversified its portfolio in 2020, and if rumors are to be believed, it will continue to do so in 2021. The company also plans to unveil an affordable OnePlus fitness […] The article OnePlus Fitness Band to Launch in India Early Next Year: Report was first published on Beebom

How to Disable Ads from Android TV Homescreen

I think one of the best features of Android TV is its home launcher which is pretty simple and intuitive. However, things seem to be going south as Google has introduced something called “Cinematic Highlights” that adds a new row of content recommendations on top. It does not auto-play audio or show video preview which […] The article How to Disable Ads from Android TV Homescreen was first published on Beebom

How to Improve Battery Life on Apple Watch Series 6

The Apple Watch has a fairly decent battery life in general. While Apple claims an 18 hour battery life on watches like the Apple Watch Series 6, more often than not, it lasts well over a day on a full charge. However, if that’s not good enough for you and you need some extra hours […] The article How to Improve Battery Life on Apple Watch Series 6 was first published on Beebom

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live Price Slashed by Rs. 3,000 in India

With Samsung rumored to unveil the next-gen Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds alongside the Galaxy S21 lineup next month, the Korean giant has slashed the prices of its previous-gen TWS earbuds in India. Both the Galaxy Buds+ and bean-shaped Galaxy Buds Live have today received a massive Rs. 3,000 price cut. The Galaxy Buds+ earbuds were […] The article Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Buds Live Price Slashed by Rs. 3,000 in India was first published on Beebom

12 Google Assistant Settings You Should Change

Google Assistant is almost everywhere. From Google Assistant on Android TV to smartphones, Google Home, Chromebooks, and Smart Displays, you will find its presence everywhere. In fact, you can even use Google Assistant on your Windows PC now. That said, not many know how to use Google Assistant to its full advantage. There are key […] The article 12 Google Assistant Settings You Should Change was first published on Beebom

Android’s Smart Selection Tool Now Supports Unit Conversions

Have there been times when you come across the price of a newly unveiled iPhone or console in US dollars and wonder how much would it cost in India? We deal with the same trouble day in and day out due to the vast number of product launches. Google is now looking to make our […] The article Android’s Smart Selection Tool Now Supports Unit Conversions was first published on Beebom

10 Best Skins and Wraps for iPhone 12 You Can Buy

When you have probably the most popular smartphone in the form of iPhone 12 to flaunt, any compromise with regard to style seems to hurt the fashion quotient. And what better way to retain the elegance of the iPhone while also keeping scratches at bay than wrapping a grippy skin on the device? Without taking […] The article 10 Best Skins and Wraps for iPhone 12 You Can Buy was first published on Beebom

Samsung’s 2021 QLED TV Lineup Will Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature

While LG is looking to introduce new mini LED TVs at CES 2021, Samsung has today announced a new HDR10+ Adaptive feature for its QLED TVs. It will come baked into the company’s next-gen QLED TV lineup to provide an improved viewing experience based on your room’s lighting conditions. This feature is an improvement over […] The article Samsung’s 2021 QLED TV Lineup Will Support HDR10+ Adaptive Feature was first published on Beebom

How to Convert MBR to GPT in 3 Simple Ways

With UEFI having largely replaced BIOS in recent years, more users are changing their disk partition style from MBR to GPT. The latter is, of course, the newer standard that comes with a string of advantages over the older technology, including faster boot speed, better OS compatibility (GPT supports most operating systems, including Windows Server […] The article How to Convert MBR to GPT in 3 Simple Ways was first published on Beebom

10 Best Apps for Focusing on Your Work

2020 has been a rough year for most of us. The concept of routine became inane and it became tough to stay laser-focused at getting things done. As we hopefully enter 2021 – a new year, it is essential to make a difference in lifestyle to stay productive. If you often find yourself procrastinating at […] The article 10 Best Apps for Focusing on Your Work was first published on Beebom

Jio and MediaTek Announce Free Fire ‘Gaming Masters’ E-sports Tournament in India

Reliance Jio has joined hands with Taiwanese chipmaker MediaTek to organize a 70-day e-sports tournament in India, starting in January. Dubbed the Gaming Masters event, it is “targeted at new and existing online gaming enthusiasts in India.” This is the company’s second e-sports initiative, after the ‘India ka Gaming Champion’ event, in the country. Free […] The article Jio and MediaTek Announce Free Fire ‘Gaming Masters’ E-sports Tournament in India was first published on Beebom

5 Best Apps to Create and Set Custom Apple Watch Faces

Apple likes to keep a tight control over many aspects of its devices. The infamous walled-garden that Apple devices exist in also extends to the Apple Watch, perhaps more than any other. While Apple has started support sharing Apple Watch faces, it still doesn’t really let third party watch faces on the Apple Watch. Fortunately, […] The article 5 Best Apps to Create and Set Custom Apple Watch Faces was first published on Beebom

iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 SoC Confirmed to Launch on 11th January

Merely a day after the unveiling of the Vivo X60 series, the company’s gaming-centric iQOO brand has confirmed the launch date for its next flagship smartphone. The iQOO 7 will be launched at 7:30 PM CST (5:00 PM IST) on 11th January. In an official Weibo post, the Chinese giant announced the launch date for […] The article iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888 SoC Confirmed to Launch on 11th January was first published on Beebom

Vivo X60, X60 Pro with Exynos 1080 SoC, Zeiss Cameras Launched

Vivo is closing off 2020 with the addition of the Vivo X60 series to its portfolio. The Vivo X60 series is a successor to the Vivo X50 series launched earlier this year. Both the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro have been unveiled today with Samsung’s latest Exynos 1080 chipset and Zeiss optics onboard. Vivo X60 […] The article Vivo X60, X60 Pro with Exynos 1080 SoC, Zeiss Cameras Launched was first published on Beebom

How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV

In our explainer on what exactly HDMI-CEC is, we described the features of HDMI-CEC and how TV consumers can take advantage of it. It allows you to turn on multiple devices simultaneously from just the TV remote. In addition, you can control all your HDMI-connected devices from one remote, and lets you navigate through the […] The article How to Enable HDMI-CEC on Your TV was first published on Beebom

How to Use and Remove App Clips on iPhone and iPad

Apple introduced App Clips with iOS 14 back at WWDC 2020. These are basically like small parts of an app that can be used without installing the app itself. That’s a pretty useful feature for apps to incorporate, allowing more people to experience the app and use it really quickly. Now that App Clips have […] The article How to Use and Remove App Clips on iPhone and iPad was first published on Beebom

Realme UI 2.0 Beta Now Available for Realme 7, Realme 6 Pro & Realme X2 Pro

In line with its update roadmap, Realme has now opened Realme UI 2.0 early access (or beta) for three more smartphones in its portfolio. This includes last year’s flagship, Realme X2 Pro, and the budget-centric Realme 7 and Realme 6 Pro. The company will roll out Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 to users who register […] The article Realme UI 2.0 Beta Now Available for Realme 7, Realme 6 Pro & Realme X2 Pro was first published on Beebom

20 Best Apps for Teachers for iPhone and Android

While education apps had always been quite helpful for teachers to communicate and guide students, they had never proved to be so inevitable before. In the backdrop of COVID-19, online classes have become the need of the hour. Fortunately, both the App Store and Google Play Store boast a ton of apps designed for educators. […] The article 20 Best Apps for Teachers for iPhone and Android was first published on Beebom

5 Tips to Customise and Enhance Your AirPods Max Experience

Apple’s expensive new AirPods Max headphones have been out for a while now, which means a lot of you guys must be using them already. The AirPods Max offer impressive features including pretty great noise cancellation, incredible sound, along with all the usual features that AirPods offer in general. However, if you want to use […] The article 5 Tips to Customise and Enhance Your AirPods Max Experience was first published on Beebom

LG QNED Mini LED TVs Will Be Unveiled at CES 2021

With the new year right around the corner, LG is planning to expand its premium TV portfolio. The Korean giant is well-known for its OLED TVs in the high-end segment and well, the LCD TVs cover the entry-level and mid-range markets. However, LG is now set to make the leap to mini LED technology. It […] The article LG QNED Mini LED TVs Will Be Unveiled at CES 2021 was first published on Beebom

7 Best Amazon Fire Stick Replacement Remotes You Can Buy

Amazon’s Fire TV offers voice control via the ubiquitous Alexa, but most people still want the option of a physical remote, if only because of the familiarity it brings. This is why the very thought of having to operate your Fire Stick without a remote can be scary. So if yours is either lost or […] The article 7 Best Amazon Fire Stick Replacement Remotes You Can Buy was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi Mi 11 Supports Heart Rate Monitoring via Fingerprint Sensor

Xiaomi launched the Mi 11 flagship smartphone in China just yesterday. It is the first Snapdragon 888 smartphone. Mi 11 also boasts a 2K 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP camera, and 50W wireless charging. One feature that not many users pay heed to is the in-display optical fingerprint sensor. It has become commonplace in AMOLED display […] The article Xiaomi Mi 11 Supports Heart Rate Monitoring via Fingerprint Sensor was first published on Beebom

How to Use Google Assistant on Android TV

There is no question that Google Assistant is far better than Siri, Alexa, Bixby, and Cortana as far as voice assistants are concerned. It has a much better voice recognition algorithm and it also responds much faster on Pixel devices due to the offline voice model. The best part is that Google has integrated its […] The article How to Use Google Assistant on Android TV was first published on Beebom

Tesla India Launch Confirmed for Early 2021

After Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted out that Tesla electric cars are coming to India ‘next year for sure,’ the country’s transport minister Nitin Gadkari has confirmed that it is indeed the case. You can expect Tesla to kick off India operations early next year, as per an Indian Express report. In a recent interview, […] The article Tesla India Launch Confirmed for Early 2021 was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi Announces MIUI 12.5 in China; Here Are The 5 Best New Features

Alongside the Mi 11 flagship smartphone, Xiaomi has also announced an upgraded version of its software skin, MIUI 12.5, in China today. It not only brings a myriad of optimizations and upgrades to existing MIUI 12 features but also adds new features into the mix. Today, we have got new live wallpapers, privacy enhancements, and […] The article Xiaomi Announces MIUI 12.5 in China; Here Are The 5 Best New Features was first published on Beebom

Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Launches as the World’s First-Ever Snapdragon 888 Phone

As promised, Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship Mi 11 smartphone in China today. Mi 11 is the world’s first Android smartphone to be powered by the latest Snapdragon 888 chipset. It ships with a 120Hz AMOLED display, massive battery, and super-fast wired and wireless charging among other things. It is also Xiaomi’s first phone […] The article Xiaomi’s Mi 11 Launches as the World’s First-Ever Snapdragon 888 Phone was first published on Beebom

How to Access Hidden Mac Settings

macOS gives you plenty of options for customisation and setting things up just the way you want them. However, if you love tinkering with your computers, chances are Mac’s built-in settings are not enough for you. Fortunately, there are a lot of hidden settings in macOS Big Sur that you can play around with. So, […] The article How to Access Hidden Mac Settings was first published on Beebom

How to Use and Control Your iPhone from a Windows PC

iPhones work really well with a Mac. However, if you’re using a Windows PC and an iPhone, a lot of that functionality will not be available. What’s more, if for any reason you want to control your iPhone via Windows, there’s no built in way to do that. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t do […] The article How to Use and Control Your iPhone from a Windows PC was first published on Beebom

How to Disable CompatTelRunner.exe in Windows 10

Windows has a number of background processes and services that take up way too much system resources, making your computer lag and hang-up at the most ill-opportune moments. One such process is CompatTelRunner.exe that many users claim often hogs the CPU or the storage I/O, thus slowing down their computer. Here, we’ll learn how to […] The article How to Disable CompatTelRunner.exe in Windows 10 was first published on Beebom

Windows 10X Will Support Instant-on ‘Modern Standby’ Feature

Microsoft has been working on Windows 10X for quite some time now. It was unveiled earlier last year, along with the foldable Surface Neo laptop. It was supposed to launch in 2020 but the company decided to postpone the release to add some polish and new features to the OS. We have already taken a […] The article Windows 10X Will Support Instant-on ‘Modern Standby’ Feature was first published on Beebom

How to Customize Your Android TV Home Screen

While Android smartphones are highly customizable, not many know that you can also apply similar customizations on Android TV as well. From apps on the home screen to content recommendations, you can finetune everything according to your preference. So in this article, we bring you a simple guide on how to customize your Android TV […] The article How to Customize Your Android TV Home Screen was first published on Beebom

India’s First-Ever Driverless Metro Inaugurated by PM Modi in Delhi

India is taking an important step towards automation today. After grueling tests over the past couple of years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off India’s first-ever driverless metro train operations in Delhi today. The driverless metro will operate on the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, which was inaugurated back in 2017. This metro […] The article India’s First-Ever Driverless Metro Inaugurated by PM Modi in Delhi was first published on Beebom

How to Recover Deleted Emails in Gmail

Deleting emails is easy, but recovering them is more of a hassle. In Gmail, there’s an easy way to do it and a hard way. The former is almost always successful, but it only applies to mails that have been recently deleted. If, however, you’re looking to recover long-deleted emails, the method gets a whole […] The article How to Recover Deleted Emails in Gmail was first published on Beebom

Lava Teases Smartphone Launch for 7th January in India

After Micromax’s return to the smartphone market, its homegrown rival Lava Mobiles is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India. The company had been teasing this on its social profiles for a week now. And today, Lava has shared the launch date for its next smartphone. In an official tweet shared by Lava […] The article Lava Teases Smartphone Launch for 7th January in India was first published on Beebom

5 Best Android TV Launchers You Should Use

Let’s be frank: the default Android TV launcher is excellent in some ways and worse in others. I like the row-based menus and smart recommendations, but the inability to sort the drawer by most used or recently opened apps really makes the experience annoying.  Not to mention, you can’t even change the background wallpapers or […] The article 5 Best Android TV Launchers You Should Use was first published on Beebom

Audio Hackers Create an “Infinite Bass Solo” Live Stream Using AI

In my short span of writing about artificial intelligence (AI), I have seen its use in various industries and sectors. However, an AI live streaming bass solo till the end of time? Well, that is a first for me. The audio-hacking duo, CJ Carr and Zack Zukowski, started using AI to create never-ending music streams […] The article Audio Hackers Create an “Infinite Bass Solo” Live Stream Using AI was first published on Beebom

WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iOS and Android Devices Starting January 1

One of the most popular messaging apps in the market, WhatsApp will end its support for older iPhones and Android devices starting January 1, 2021. According to recent reports, the messaging giant will stop supporting devices that are running on operating systems below iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3. So, if you have an old Android […] The article WhatsApp Will Stop Working on These iOS and Android Devices Starting January 1 was first published on Beebom

This AMD Mini PC Has a Fingerprint Scanner; Supports up to Four 4K Monitors

Even though there hasn’t been a demand-boom for pre-built, mini PCs, companies like Razer and Raspberry Pi are paving the way with their pre-built, compact PCs (personal computers). So now, AMD has also jumped on the bandwagon and unveiled a Ryzen-powered mini PC with an embedded fingerprint scanner. AMD Beelink GT-R Dubbed as the Beeling […] The article This AMD Mini PC Has a Fingerprint Scanner; Supports up to Four 4K Monitors was first published on Beebom

This Redditor Turned His Xiaomi Phone’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Into a Camera

To offer a cleaner design to users, phone makers started baking in-display fingerprint sensors into their devices. It tucks away the fingerprint sensor under the display, thus, eliminating the need for a physical one on the rear or front. Now, a creative Redditor found a way to convert the in-display fingerprint sensor of his Xiaomi […] The article This Redditor Turned His Xiaomi Phone’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Into a Camera was first published on Beebom

Google Made a Mini Easter-Egg Game for the Play Store

While Alphabet’s solar-powered balloons are now beaming internet to underdeveloped areas, Google is busy developing a hot-air balloon game to enjoy when your internet is down. Much like the popular T-Rex runner game in Google Chrome, the tech giant has developed a mini-game for the Play Store. Earlier this year, popular feature hunters Jane Manchun […] The article Google Made a Mini Easter-Egg Game for the Play Store was first published on Beebom

Elon Musk Once Wanted Apple to Acquire Tesla for 1/10th Value, Tim Cook Refused to Meet

Just a day after the sketchy report about Apple’s autonomous electric car, the eccentric Elon “Tony Stark” Musk says that he gave Apple a chance to acquire Tesla. But, Apple CEO Tim Cook refused to meet him. The statement comes via a tweet that Musk shared recently. According to his tweet, it was “during the […] The article Elon Musk Once Wanted Apple to Acquire Tesla for 1/10th Value, Tim Cook Refused to Meet was first published on Beebom

Honk Is a Unique Messaging App for Real-Time, Ephemeral Conversations

Ever since text messaging on smartphones became a thing, we have seen various end-to-end messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, and more. These apps do have some differentiating features, but the core function of sending a text to your friends remains the same. However, a new messaging app in the market is aiming to change the […] The article Honk Is a Unique Messaging App for Real-Time, Ephemeral Conversations was first published on Beebom

You Might Be Able to Control Apple’s Next-Gen AirPods Using Body Movements

Not long after releasing the super-expensive AirPods Max, Apple has been awarded a patent detailing some pretty exciting features, possibly for its upcoming AirPods TWS earbuds. The patent suggests an entirely different way to control media functions for wireless earphones. Dubbed as “Detecting Through-Body Inputs At A Wearable Audio Device”, the patent (via Patently Apple) […] The article You Might Be Able to Control Apple’s Next-Gen AirPods Using Body Movements was first published on Beebom

Tencent Is Looking for a “Pokemon Consultant” to Develop a New Switch Game

Were you that kid in school who owned every Pokemon collectible and watched the show on Cartoon Network religiously? If yes, then I have got some good news for you. PUBG Mobile and COD developer, Tencent Games, has recently opened 19 positions for Pokemon-related jobs. If you’re unaware, TiMi Studios, a Tencent Games subsidiary, has […] The article Tencent Is Looking for a “Pokemon Consultant” to Develop a New Switch Game was first published on Beebom

Samsung Deletes Post That Mocked Apple for Getting Rid of iPhone 12 Charger

Following rumors of Apple getting rid of in-the-box accessories, the Cupertino giant actually removed the charger from the iPhone 12 box. So Samsung, Apple’s biggest rival, took this opportunity to do what it does best: mock Apple on social media for its move. However, a recently deleted Facebook post suggests that Samsung will follow in […] The article Samsung Deletes Post That Mocked Apple for Getting Rid of iPhone 12 Charger was first published on Beebom