Autocorrect is a useful as well as an annoying thing that we encounter daily on our smartphones. Android brings support for many third-party keyboards which, further provide even more customizations and personalizations options. Today, I’ll be explaining how to change autocorrect settings on the Android system.
Let’s begin!
Steps To Change AutoCorrect Settings
AutoCorrect is one such feature that is a part of any keyboard’s machine learning. In some situations, autocorrect saves the day, but in some conditions, it creates an awkward scene by autocorrecting the words which you meant to write. It uses various algorithms and machine learning to understand your vocabulary and predict the next word accordingly. Sometimes, it saves a lot of time as we don’t have to write the complete sentence, and we can just tap on the words that we want to write, but sometimes, these predictions do get wrong as it might show some words that are off context.
The steps to change autocorrect settings are explained below.
Open the ‘Settings’ application.
Go to the ‘Keyboard & input method’ section.
Under the ‘Available Keyboards’, tap the keyboard that’s installed on your device.
Tap the ‘Text correction’ option.
There you will see all the options to customize the autocorrect settings.
Conclusion
Try out some different options to change autocorrect settings and experience it while you use your keyboard. You can toggle on/off many other options that are linked to autocorrect settings like Auto-capitalization, punctuation mark, etc.
Lastly, dropdown your views, comments, or any feedback for further assistance, and we shall see you in the next one.
OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro key specifications have reportedly been leaked online. According to a post shared by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the upcoming smartphones will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC. As per the tipster, the OnePlus 9 Pro will sport a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Reportedly, the vanilla model could feature a 6.55-inch full-HD+ display with the same refresh rate of 120Hz. Expectedly, the much-awaited OnePlus 9 series could launch as early as March this year.
OnePlus 9, 9 Pro Specs (Leaked/Expected)
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According to the tipster, the upcoming OnePlus 9 series will derive power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Both the smartphone models, the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro, will have a 3.8mm single punch hole cut-out on the top-left corner of the phone screen. While the standard model will have a flat display, the OnePlus 9 Pro will reportedly feature a curved screen. Further, the handsets will weigh less than 200 grams, making the upcoming smartphones relatively lightweight.
Currently, there is no confirmation on the battery specifications of the upcoming OnePlus 9 family however, the tipster suggests that both the models may pack a 4,500mAh battery each. Apart from this, past reports have tipped the OnePlus 9 Pro to come with 45W wireless charging support. The other model, on the other hand, will support 30W wireless charging. Also, both models will reportedly support reverse charging.
For optics, the vanilla model could feature a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The other two sensors may include an ultra-wide camera and a telephoto camera on board. On top of that, both the OnePlus 9 models will run Android 11 with the company’s custom Android skin on top. To remind you, the smartphone brand will also debut the OnePlus 9 Lite handset soon.
Google is working on redesigning how search results look on mobile and make it easier for users to find the information they are looking for. The tech giant announced through a blog post on Friday about this latest development.
“We wanted to take a step back to simplify a bit so people could find what they’re looking for faster and more easily,” said Aileen Cheng, the person who led the redesign, in the blog. The new, redesigned mobile search will allow people to find easily, what they are looking for, focus on the information, make text bold and easier to read, and more. The company said that Google search on mobile will now have an edge to edge design, bolder texts, deeper use of color, and feel “bubblier amd bouncier.” Here is what the redesigned look of Google’s mobile search will offer.
Google Mobile Search Will Be Simpler and More Aesthetic
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As per the official blog, the redesign of mobile search will have five major aspects. These include bringing information into focus, making text easier to read, creating more breathing room, using color to highlight what’s important, and lastly, “leaning into that ‘Googley’ feeling.” The new design will have larger and bolder text that will help people to scan information quickly.
Further, Google is adding more of its font in search results and using color “more intentionally” to highlight important information. Apart from this, search results will take up more of the screen width, creating more breathing room partly by reducing the use of shadows.
With the new design, Google aims to make things more simple, reduce clutter, and make search results more helpful. It looks like the redesign puts more information higher up on the results page, relieving users from scroll down too far to find what they’re looking for. Lastly, Google is also bringing the roundness in the Google logo to other places in including the icons and images.
The tech giant had said that the new design will roll out in the coming days.
Honor has launched its latest 5G phone, the Honor V40 5G, in China. The smartphone features the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ SoC and a rectangular-shaped rear camera module housing a 50MP primary sensor. It is a successor to Honor’s V30 series that the company launched back in 2019. Also, the phone comes with dual selfie cameras and a back panel with different color gradients.
Honor V40 5G Specs, Features
Honor V40 5G features a 6.72-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, the phone has a MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. It runs on the Android 11-based Magic UI 4.0 operating system. Further, the handset packs a 4,000mAh battery with support for 66W wired fast charging and 50W wireless charging. Also, it has an in-display fingerprint sensor and stereo speakers.
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In terms of optics, the Honor V40 5G sports a multiple-camera setup at the back and front. On the rear, the phone houses a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a laser autofocus sensor. Further, there’s the support of LED flash for taking pictures in the night. At the front, the pill-shaped cutouts house a dual-camera setup that includes a 16MP main camera and a Time of Flight (ToF) lens.
Price and Availability
Notably, the Honor V40 5G will be available in two storage variants, an 8GB + 128GB storage model and an 8GB + 256GB storage variant. For the lower base variant, ie., the 8GB + 128GB model, the price has been set at CNY 3,599 (roughly ₹40,600) in China. On the other hand, the high storage 8GB + 256GB model will cost you CNY 3,999 (roughly 45,100) in China.
Apart from this, the new Honor smartphone comes in three color options — Rose Gold, Magic Night Black, and Titanium Silver colors. The Honor V40 5G device will go on sale in China starting today. Currently, there’s no information on when or if this device will be made available outside China, including India.
Mi Watch Lite has allegedly received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification, hinting that the smartwatch will launch soon in India. The smartwatch debuted internationally last month, and now it seems like it will hit the Indian market soon as well. The tipster has said that the Mi Watch Lite is listed on BIS as “Redmi,” suggesting that it may be a rebranded model of the Redmi Watch. It means the Xiaomi’s latest smartwatch could launch as a rebranded Redmi smartwatch in India. Notably, the gadget features 11 workout modes and boasts a battery life of up to nine days.
According to tipster Mukul Sharma, Mi Watch Lite appears on the BIS certification site with model number REDMIWT02 and, the listing suggests the smartwatch may launch soon. However, the certification does not reveal any other detail about the Chinese brand’s latest smartwatch but, we speculate a few details based on the Redmi Watch. Also, the smartwatch launched internationally last month suggests the smartwatch may come in Pink, Olive, Ivory, Navy Blue, and Black strap options.
Mi Watch Lite Specs, Features
Mi Watch Lite sports a 1.4-inch square LCD display and offers 11 sports modes. These include cricket, indoor cycling, open water swimming, walking, and more. Further, the company claims that the smartwatch has 5ATM resistance that allows it to work in up to 5 meters of water. Additionally, the new Xiaomi smartwatch has heart rate monitoring, sleep monitoring, and other guided breathing exercises.
Further, Mi Watch Lite packs a 230mAh battery that lasts up to nine days in a typical usage scenario and takes around two hours to charge fully. In continuous GPS sports mode, the smartwatch lasts up to 10 hours. Apart from this, it comes with over 120 watch face options. Further, it has all the usual features like music controls, notifications for calls and messages, weather support, etc. For pricing, we expect that it will have a similar price tag as the Redmi Watch, which is around ₹3,400.
Face unlocking is a trend that started early in 2017 and quickly became a global norm and most asked feature on any smartphone. Due to its quick, secure, and hands-free unlocking, face unlock became a hit among the users, and since its launch, constant improvements and updates are made to ensure the functionality remains intact. In this article, I’ll be explaining how you can enable fack unlock on any Android smartphone.
Let’s begin!
What Is Face Unlock & How Does It Work
ust like fingerprint unlocking, face unlocking is a way of unlocking your device simply by just looking at the front camera. It scans your face using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques for unique face structure and mapping that helps in distinguishing your face uniqueness, thus providing security while unlocking. Though the face unlock is just a couple of years old, it has seen a rapid demand and growth among the users for the convenience and simplicity it offers.
Steps To Enable Face Unlock On Android Smartphone
There is almost no smartphone that does not launch without face unlocking feature these days. From budget smartphones to flagship smartphones, this feature is something that lies in common but, what if I tell you that face unlocking is something that began way back in 2014 by… wait for it. Yeah, this is something you got to wait for till the next section arrives.
So, let’s get started with the procedure of enabling face unlock.
For Latest Devices
If your smartphone is one of a recent buy or not older than one and a half to two years old, then you must be already having the face unlocking feature on your security settings page. In my case, I have a realme 6 Pro, which already supports face unlocking, and below is the screenshot that shows an option of the face unlocking on the settings page.
For other devices that support this feature, you can visit the settings application on your smartphone and find it in the security or lock-screen password section. There, you can set it up and enable the feature in no time.
For Older Devices
Now that you have come to this section, it’s time to reveal the big secret. There’s something called ‘Google Smart Lock’ which, was in big hype way back in 2016 during the Android Marshmallow launch. What it means is that it brings smart unlocking of your device when any of the following (face, voice, location, on-body detection) matches as per the saved information during its setup.
Yes, I did say face there. The face unlock is very well used in this smart lock feature which, is the same as what we see these days with Android face unlock setup. I have tried this feature on my oldest Android device, that is the Sony Xperia Z2, and below, you can see the steps with photos to understand the procedure.
Open the ‘Settings‘ application.
Go to your ‘lock-screen password‘ settings page.
There, you will find ‘Smart Lock’ listed. Click on it.
Select the ‘Trusted face’ option.
Set it up and, you are good to go.
Conclusion
Gone are the days of fingerprint unlocking with the arrival of the face unlocking. After following this tutorial, you should now be able to use the face unlocking feature on your smartphone irrespective of the software on it.
Go ahead and try it. Lastly, dropdown your views, comments, or any feedback for further assistance, and we shall see you in the next one.
Google Chrome is the most popular browser across all the platforms, be it Android, Windows, or macOS. It has been an integral part of the Android operating system and its default browser since 2013 and has been evolving with various new features and improvements daily. Well, Chrome’s already packed with great features and performance, but there are still a couple of tweaks that remain off for a general user and can be enabled when mod Chrome on Android happens.
Don’t get me wrong. It is not about installing a modded version of Google Chrome instead it is about enabling some developer settings that are disabled as they are in an experimental state from Google’s side. So today, I’ll be guiding you on how to mod Chrome on Android and making your Chrome experience even better. So what’s the wait for, let’s get started!
What are Chrome Flags
Chrome Flags is what the developer mode is to Android. It has various ongoing experimental features that are enabled/disabled as per the version of Chrome your device is running. Here are the steps on how to open the flags page on your Google Chrome.
In the URL bar, type the following command, ‘chrome://flags‘ which will open the flags page.
To search for a specific feature, type the keywords in the search bar located above.
Select the flag and tap the drop-down menu, where you will see many options to enable it.
Select the option that suits you best.
Restart your browser.
Some Helpful Mods To Enable
These are some of the experimental features that I’ve been trying out using the Chrome flags, which I felt were quite impressive, so I thought you should give it a try. Now it is possible that some of the features that have been mentioned below might not be available.
New Chrome UI
#Enable Chrome Modern Design
A Fresh Look To Tabs
#Enable Accessibility Tab Switcher
Much Better Looking Menu Section
#Enable Custom Context Menu
One-Click Auto-fill Option
#Single-Click Autofill
Speed Boost On Browsing & Efficient Performance
These are the flags that work in the background to provide a snappy browsing experience and increase Chrome’s performance. These are purely experimental features so this can be optional to be enabled.
Raster Threads
#Number of Raster Threads
Canvas Features
#Experimental Canvas Features
Only Reload Visible Tabs Option
#Only Auto-Reload Visible Tabs
TCP Fast-Opening
#TCP Fast Open
QUIC Protocol
#Experimental QUIC Protocol
Conclusion
Go ahead and give these flags a shot and tell us which one you like the most. Obviously, there are more than these and you can always try them as per your choice and share them with us. Lastly, dropdown your views, comments, or any feedback for further assistance, and we shall see you in the next one.
Have you ever wanted to transfer files from your Android TV to your PC or a smartphone but don’t know how to do that? Well, in this article, we have explained various methods and ways with which you can send or transfer files from an Android TV to a PC or smartphone. To be specific, we have brought you five ways with easy-peasy steps. Try out any one method among the following that you feel comfortable with.
Transfer Data from Android TV to PC or Smartphone
Before jumping to any of the methods, you should know that both your devices, the Android TV and the PC/Smartphone, need to connect with the same Wi-Fi network. Although, we have discussed a method without needing to connect to a ‘common’ Wi-Fi too. Use any of the following methods to transfer files from Android TV to your laptop, PC, or smartphone.
METHOD #1: Using Solid Explorer App
One of the easiest ways to transfer files from Android TV to any other device, including laptop, PC, Android smartphone, iOS, or others. The method involves the creation of an FTP server using the Solid Explorer app on your Android TV. Follow these steps:
1.. First, install the free Solid Explorer app from Play Store on your Android TV.
2. Next, open the app and go to the hamburger menu. Now scroll down and expand the “Toolbox” menu to find “FTP Server.”
3. Open the FTP server and click “Start.” You’re set.
4. Now, open any web browser, such as Google Chrome, on any device that’s connected to the same network. Enter the FTP address (eg., ftp://192.168.0.106:9999) shown on the Android TV in the address bar of your web browser.
5. That’s it. Once the page loads, you’ll see a list of all directories available on your Android TV. Simply, click/tap on the file you want to download. The file will now start downloading to your PC or smartphone, whatever you have used for this process.
Note that your FTP address may be different. Use the one that appears on your Android TV FTP server.
METHOD #2: Using SFTV App
It’s also a very easy way to bring files from Android TV to your smartphone or laptop. This method needs the SFTV app (download here) on both of your devices, i.e., the Android TV and your PC/smartphone. Like before, this method also needs both of your devices connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Note that this app is not available on iOS so, this method won’t work for iOS devices. Follow these steps:
1.. Firstly, install the free SFTV app both on the Android TV and PC/smartphone.
2. After that, open the app on both these devices and click on “Send” in Android TV. On the next page, select the file you want to send.
3. Now, the SFTV app will automatically detect the recipient device. Just select the device, and the file will transfer to your device (PC or smartphone, whichever you used) within seconds.
4. That’s all. You can keep the apps to transfer files from your Android TV to your other devices in the future.
METHOD #3: Using Cloud Service Like Google Drive
This method requires access to cloud services, such as Google Drive via the internet. If your devices are not sharing a common Wi-Fi, then this method is for you. First, set up a cloud service on your Android TV with the help of the Solid Explorer app. Follow these steps:
1. Install and open the Solid Explorer app on your Android TV and click the hamburger menu.
2. Next, click the 3-dot menu and select “Storage Manager.” Now, choose any cloud service, like Google Drive, from the next page.
3. Follow the asked steps and then sign on to your Google account. Give required permissions and click “Connect.”
4. Once connected successfully, Google Drive will now appear in your menu. Just upload the files from your Android TV to Google Drive.
5. When the upload is complete, you can access and download that file from any device by signing in to Drive. Simple!
METHOD #4: Using a USB Drive
This is a simple method to transfer files from your Android TV to your PC, similar to the way you’d transfer from your one PC to another. Just plug in the USB drive to your Android TV’s USB port. Now, use the same app, the Solid Explorer, to copy files from the TV to the USB drive. Later, you can copy them from the USB drive to your PC or use an OTG cable to move them to your smartphone.
METHOD #5: Using ADB (Advanced method)
ADB is an advanced and a bit technical method to transfer files from an Android TV to your PC or laptop. This method also requires your devices connected to a common local network. Note that this process will work only on your desktop computer or laptop, not on smartphones. Follow these steps:
1.. Firstly, set up ADB on your desktop computer or laptop. Also, note down the IP address of your Android TV by going to Settings » Network and Internet » Your WiFi Network.
2. Next, run the following command: run adb connect <ipaddress> to connect to your Android TV from your computer wirelessly. In the <ipaddress> above, make sure to replace it with the actual IP address of your Android TV noted earlier. Now just hit enter. It will connect your PC to your Android TV wirelessly via ADB.
3. Now that it’s connected, run the following command to pull files or folders from your Android TV to your PC or laptop. Run adb pull /sdcard/filename or adb pull /sdcard/FolderName/filename to pull files from the Android TV. If you want to transfer the complete folder, then run adb pull "/sdcard/FolderName". That’s all.
Now that you have learned five methods or easy ways to transfer files from Android TV to a PC or smartphone, you can use any one of them that’s suitable for you. You can see that among these five methods, three require your devices to connect to a common Wi-Fi network. And the rest two, they don’t need the same local network to connect.
As said before, the SFTV method won’t work for the iOS devices. So for iOS devices, you can go for the FTP server method using the Solid Explorer or USB drive method.
Motorola is all set to launch its first Snapdragon 800 series-powered smartphone, the Motorola Edge S, in China on January 26. The company announced this development on China’s social networking site Weibo today. According to the company, the upcoming smartphone will sport the latest Qualcomm chipset — the Snapdragon 870 SoC — that the chipmaker announced just yesterday. This new chipset is built on the 7nm process and has a clock speed of 3.2GHz, faster than the Snapdragon 865 and 865 Plus.
The smartphone brand took to its Weibo account to confirm that its latest handset will launch in the country on January 26. As per the Weibo post, the launch event will begin at 7:30 PM local time (at 5.00 PM IST). The event will be live-streamed on the company’s official website and its social media accounts. However, the company didn’t reveal anything about the phone’s design in its poster. Also, there is currently no clarity on whether the Motorola Edge S will launch in markets outside China or not.
Motorola Edge S Will Sport Snapdragon 870 SoC
As said before, the Motorola Edge S will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC, and the company has confirmed it through the poster it shared on Weibo. Qualcomm announced this new Snapdragon 800 series chipset hours ago, and it said that the 870 processor is a follow-up to its Snapdragon 865 and 865+ SoCs. It has a peak clock speed of 3.2GHz and is built on the 7nm processor architecture. Further, the processor features the Adreno 650 GPU and supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2, and USB Type-C Gen 3.1. In fact, Qualcomm has confirmed that besides Motorola, other OEMs who will use the new SoC include Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus, and iQoo.
Apart from the processor, past leaks suggest that the upcoming Motorola phone will internally be called ‘Nio’. If that’s true, then this smartphone is likely to feature a quad rear camera setup with a 64MP primary sensor. At the front, past leaks claim that there will be two hole-punch cutouts on the screen for dual selfie cameras. However, the design details of the Motorola Edge S remain a mystery. We are now just a few days away from the launch, and we will get all the details of this handset on January 26 during the launch event.
Vivo company has been on a launching spree in India since the first week of this new year. The company recently launched a series of its Y-series phones, viz. Vivo Y12s, Vivo Y51A, and Vivo Y20A. Now the smartphone brand has launched its new phone — the Vivo Y20G — in India as its latest model in the Y-series.
Launched today, the new Vivo handset features a MediaTek Helio G80 SoC and comes with triple rear cameras. Further, the smartphone carries a waterdrop-style display notch at the front and features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Though the Vivo Y20G belongs to the same Vivo Y family, it comes with slight changes over the other devices in the series.
Vivo Y20G Specifications and Features
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Vivo Y20G is a dual-SIM (Nano) device that comes with 4G LTE connectivity. It runs on Android 11 with Vivo’s custom Android skin, Funtouch OS 11, on top. The smartphone features a 6.51-inch HD+ IPS display with a 29:9 aspect ratio. Further, under the hood, the Y-series device has an octa-core MediaTek Helio G80 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM.
For optics, the Vivo Y20G cones with a triple rear camera setup with a 12MP primary sensor. The other two sensors that the camera module houses include a 2MP portrait sensor and a 2MP macro shooter. At the front, the phone features an 8MP camera sensor for taking selfies and video calling. Further, the device packs a 5,000mAh battery with a Micro-USB port and 18W fast charging support.
Vivo Y20G price in India, Availability
Notably, the Vivo Y20G smartphone comes as a lone 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. In India, its price has been set at ₹14,990 (roughly $205). The phone comes in two color options — Obsidian Black and Purist Blue. It will be available for purchase across all major online and offline retail stores in India starting today. These include Amazon, Flipkart, Tata Cliq, Paytm, Vivo India e-store, and all major offline retail stores.
