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Chethan Rao
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Chethan loves writing and has worked in the industry for over a decade. He enjoys classic cinema, cricket, console gaming, basketball, and history in no particular order. In his free time, Chethan can be found making travel plans or watching documentaries.

Android 13 Beta 3.3 Easter Egg Includes A Ton Of Emoji
Jun 28, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Android 13 Beta 3.3 Easter Egg Includes A Ton Of Emoji
With Android 13 Beta 3.3 rolling out this week, we are yet to uncover some…
Jun 28, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Alexa Wants To Resurrect Your Loved Ones By Using Their Voice
Your Alexa speaker could soon imitate your deceased loved ones' voice by leveraging AI (artificial…
Jun 23, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Adopting 'Material You' Will Be Easier With Android 13: Report
We're already aware of some of the big changes coming to Android 13 and the…
Jun 22, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Verizon Is Offering New Savings For Home Internet Customers
Verizon has announced significant changes to its Home Internet service across the U.S. The carrier's…
Jun 20, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
New Google Chrome Update Fixes Key Security Vulnerabilities 
A new fix for the Google Chrome browser is fixing seven critical security vulnerabilities. Four…
Jun 15, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Google Maps App Can Now Show You Toll Prices
Google Maps is finally enabling toll prices info across its Android and iOS apps. The…
Jun 14, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
This Windows Malware Can Steal Your Financial Data
Analysts have discovered a new malware called "FakeCrack," which can steal passwords and financial data…
Jun 10, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Emotet Botnet Can Steal Credit Card Info From Google Chrome
According to a new report, the Emotet botnet/malware has begun targeting credit card details stored…
Jun 09, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Global Wearable Shipments Fell In Q1 2022: IDC
Global wearable shipments stood at 105.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. This represents…
Jun 09, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
TikTok Users Can Now Create Custom Avatars
TikTok is taking on Snapchat's Bitmoji by letting its users create unique animated avatars. The…
Jun 08, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
LastPass Finally Allows Desktop Users To Bypass Master Password
Regarded as one of the top password managers, LastPass is adding a new "passwordless" system…
Jun 07, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Google Photos Now Has A Data Retention Policy For Face Grouping 
The face grouping feature on Google Photos is under scrutiny from the State of Illinois…
Jun 07, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
A Long List of Android Apps Are Vulnerable To Banking Trojans
The fear of banking trojans always looms, and a new report is now highlighting the…
Jun 06, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
T-Mobile Is The First To Enable 5G-Based Calling Using VoNR
T-Mobile has officially enabled 5G VoNR (Voice over New Radio) for phone calls in Portland,…
Jun 06, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Samsung Faces Lawsuit Over Android's Battery Life Predictions 
A patent licensing company named K. Mizra LLC has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in…
Jun 06, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down As Meta COO
One of Meta's longtime executives, and current Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg, has announced her…
Jun 03, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Voice Services Could Be A Hurdle In Dish's Impending 5G Rollout
While Dish Network appears to be on course to cover 20% of the U.S. population…
Jun 03, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Ring Quietly Bumps The Cost Of Its Protect Basic Plan
Earlier this week, Ring announced a price increase for customers of the Protect Basic plan.…
Jun 03, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Google System Update For June 2022 Brings New Features To The Table
The Google System update for June 2022 is live, bringing a handful of new features…
Jun 03, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Verizon Simplifies eSIM Activation For Pixel Users
Customers who intend to bring their own device (BYOD) to Verizon can now activate their…
Jun 03, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
TikTok Is Finally Optimized To Work With The Galaxy Z Fold 3
One of the most popular social media platforms today, TikTok, is finally optimized to work…
Jun 02, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Samsung Files Patent For New 'Expandable Display' Tech 
Samsung is working on a new expandable display technology that utilizes a rolling mechanism, as…
Jun 02, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Instagram Is Bringing AMBER Alerts To Your Feed
Instagram will start showing AMBER Alerts on their users' screens to help hasten the process…
Jun 02, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Verizon Says 5G Ultra Wideband Data Usage Is Up 249%
Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network has constantly been expanding amidst the battle for the 5G…
Jun 02, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Basic Wearable Shipments Fell By 4% In The Last Quarter: Report 
Basic wearable shipments declined to 41.7 million units in Q1 2022, as per research firm…
Jun 02, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Vivaldi 5.3 Brings New Swipe Gesture, Improved Syncing & More
One of the more popular Google Chrome alternatives for Android, Vivaldi, is being updated to…
Jun 01, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Chrome Could Gain 'Tabbed Mode' For Progressive Web Apps
Google Chrome could soon allow PWAs or progressive web apps to open multiple tabs in…
Jun 01, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Pixel Watch Battery Info Revealed By New Leak
A new report is offering some new details on the specs of the Pixel Watch,…
Jun 01, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
WhatsApp Is Finally Developing An Edit Option For Messages
WhatsApp is developing a feature that allows users to edit messages after they're sent. This…
Jun 01, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Samsung Begins Mass Production Of Galaxy Z Fold 4 Parts: Report
Samsung has reportedly begun the mass production of parts for the Galaxy Z Fold 4…
Jun 01, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Snapchat Unveils 'Shared Stories' With A Focus On Collaboration
Snapchat has launched a new update for its Custom Stories with the addition of Shared…
May 31, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Play Store Adds New Compatibility Section For Active Devices
App listings on the Google Play Store will soon get a new section named "Compatibility…
May 31, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Earbuds Are Getting A Minor Update
Samsung is rolling out a minor update for the Galaxy Buds 2, bringing security and…
May 31, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Leak Provides Another Glimpse Of Telegram Premium
While Telegram has remained free since its inception, the company has been working on introducing…
May 30, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Galaxy Watch 4 Users Are Facing Issues After Assistant Update
Although Samsung officially enabled Google Assistant support for the Galaxy Watch 4 last week, things…
May 30, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
OPPO Will Showcase Its AR Glasses In The US Next Week
OPPO said it would present its AR glasses - the OPPO AR Glass 2nd Gen…
May 27, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Nokia CEO Claims 6G Could Be Commercially Available By 2030
With 5G capabilities yet to begin rolling out, companies are already working on 6G, including…
May 27, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
ProtonMail Undergoes Major Rebranding, New Tiers Announced
One of the most popular secure email apps out there, ProtonMail, is being rebranded into…
May 26, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Netflix Brings Four New Games To Its Mobile App
Netflix is no longer known for just binge-worthy content, as the company transitioned to offering…
May 26, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
The Google Pixel Fold Has Been Delayed Again
The Google Pixel Fold was expected to arrive last year, but it was delayed a…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Save Disappearing Messages
WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature wherein users can save some messages from…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
ASUS Unveils Its Lightest 14-Inch Laptop, the ExpertBook B9
ASUS has taken the wraps off the ExpertBook B9 at Computex 2022, branding it as…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
[UPDATE: Not Necessarily] Android 13 Devices Will Use Huawei's EROFS File System…
UPDATE: It seems like Google changed its mind. EXT4 and F2FS will also be allowed,…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Some First-Party Pixel 6 Cases Are Deteriorating Quickly
While Pixel 6 customers can choose from several third-party cases, most prefer the first-party case…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Third-Party Widgets Are Finally Coming To Windows 11 This Year
Microsoft is finally bringing support for third-party widgets to Windows 11. Until now, Windows 11…
May 25, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
T-Mobile 5G Secures Top Spot In Speeds And Reliability
As far as 5G carriers are concerned, T-Mobile is among the most attractive, thanks to…
May 24, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Verizon Offers An Update On Its Anti Spam Measures
Being one of the largest carriers in the U.S., Verizon customers are more likely to…
May 24, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Samsung Announces One UI Watch Beta For The Galaxy Watch 4
Samsung will release a One UI Watch beta for the Galaxy Watch 4, the company…
May 24, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Google Maps Street View Gets New Features On 15th Anniversary
Google is marking the 15th anniversary of Street View by bringing new features to Google…
May 24, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
The Annoying IMS Bug On T-Mobile's LG Phones Is Now Fixed
LG smartphone owners on T-Mobile were facing an annoying bug that showed an error message…
May 24, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
Leak Offers Extensive Info On The Garmin Forerunner 955
Garmin's upcoming Forerunner 955 fitness wearable has appeared briefly on U.S. retailer Beach Camera's website.…
May 23, 2022 · By Chethan Rao
The Samsung Galaxy M13 May Not Offer A Bump In Charging Speeds
The Samsung Galaxy M13 (SM-M135F) may stick to the same charging speeds as the predecessor,…
May 23, 2022 · By Chethan Rao