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Microsoft Will Not Support Edge Browser On Windows 7, 8.1 OS

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Microsoft is one of the biggest tech giants we have today, on which many people have placed their implicit trust for years, which speaks volumes of the company doing their best to reinvent themselves from time to time.

Microsoft is now ending its support for Edge browser version 109 and Webview2 runtime version 109, which’ll make these two as the last of their respective versions to support Windows 7 and 8.1 OS.

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Highlights

  • Microsoft Edge browser version 109 and Webview2 runtime version 109 will be the last respective versions to support these operating systems.
  • Chrome support for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 is also ending, so users will need to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 to use the browser.
  • WebView2 is a developer control for embedding web content in applications.

Microsoft Discards Edge Browser Version on Windows 7, 8.1 OS

Some users will be disappointed to know that Microsoft has decided to end its support for Edge web browser on Windows 7 and Windows 8/8.1, along with that of Microsoft Edge Webview2 for both operating systems, although it was speculated to be just a rumour.

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For the unversed, Webview2 is a developer control for embedding web content into applications, while both of the aforementioned operating systems will cease their support for Microsoft Edge on January 10, 2023, which might not be taken well by many people.

Edge browser

Furthermore, Chrome too is ending its support for Windows 7 and 8.1, which is why users have been advised to upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 11 if they want to continue using the browser, while web developers have been notified by Microsoft to end Windows 7 and 8/8.1 support.

Microsoft has further clarified that it understands very well the difficulty for certain developers to switchover but it has made it clear that it is for their own good as it will keep end users safe from potential security risks and threats once both operating systems stop getting support come January 10, 2023.

It remains to be seen how things turn out from here because convincing developers is difficult but once they understand the issue at hand, they too will immediately upgrade to greener pastures.

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Add Hues To Your Google Chrome Browser’s Tab

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Google Chrome Browser

Google is advancing with age and currently, we are bestowed with an abundance of options from which we choose the best according to our long list of preferences to customize our Google chrome just like a mood board. Google has added possibly every feature to allow our account to reflect our image and vibes due to vast customization options. From that bustling list of preferences, the simplest personalization option is to change the browser’s tab color. The ‘how to’ process for the same is pretty easy and simple.

Tabs are good and quite essential, almost indispensable in managing and segregating our online search. If using google chrome, tabs are one of the most useful and most seen things.

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The redundant and mundane appearance of it can sometimes be jarring where a little pop of color here and there wouldn’t harm anyone. The question is, does Google Chrome welcome this customization and have any way to get to the desirable tab color? Yes, there are ways to change the color of the tab and the steps are easy as well to use this customization feature now and then.

But why customize tabs?

Adding a different set of rules of customization will help the avid users in setting the tabs of different use or subject matter with different hues which will lead to a superior level of organizing. Moreover, just adding different colors to designated tabs will propel the apparentness of the active tab. In addition to this, users can also change the theme of chrome that is suitable to their liking that will also provide different colors to the tabs.

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How to get change your browser’s tab color

Google Chrome Browser

 

There can be many ways to get colored translations on Google chrome. One is to change the color of the tabs with a contrasting hue. On the other hand, users can also change the theme of Google Chrome which also changes the color of the tabs.

The steps to change the color of the tabs are as follows

  1. Open Google Chrome and select the three-dot icon at the right top. Tap on ‘Settings’ from the list.
  2. From the new window that appears. Tap on the ‘Customize your chrome profile’.
  3. After that, the users will be facilitated with different color contrasts. Select the one contrast of your choice. You can immediately see the customization according to your choice.

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The steps to change the theme and color of Google chrome

  1. Open Google Chrome and tap on the three-dot icon on the top right. From the appeared list select ‘settings’.
  2. From the setting list appearing on the left side, click on the ‘Appearance’ option. From there select the ‘Themes’ option.
  3. From the wide range of options on the window choose one theme that reflects you and click on that theme.
  4. Now tap on ‘Add to Chrome.’

Now users have added a theme to their account which will be synced with other devices as well. Moreover, it gives tabs with colors.

Conclusion

Customization in Google Chrome to change the color of the tabs is an easy and hassle-free task. Follow the aforementioned steps and make the most of all the customized settings.

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Twitter Rewards Business Accounts with Gold Ticks, Twitter Blue Returns

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Twitter business accounts

Twitter has decided to reward Business Accounts with Gold Ticks, apart from announcing that government and multilateral accounts will be getting a new gray checkmark, while CEO Elon Musk has planned to bring back Twitter Blue as well.

Although there will be a lot of reactions coming from different people, this new step by Musk will be analyzed by tech experts on whether it is a good step or not, while Musk plans to go full speed ahead with his plans.

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Highlights

  • Twitter has introduced Gold checkmarks on its platform.
  • Gold check marks are for business accounts on Twitter.
  • Twitter has also reintroduced Twitter Blue subscription service.

Twitter Plans to Give Gold Checkmarks for Business Accounts

Twitter seems to have gone a whole new route ever since Elon Musk took over the social media giant for a whopping $44 billion, where he has fired more than half of his employees, while ordered the remaining ones to work hard for 40 hours a week with high intensity.

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Now the latest news doing the rounds is that Twitter has introduced gold checkmarks for business accounts, while the official label for business accounts will be replaced and gold checkmarks will replace the blue checkmarks that are currently being used in official accounts.

The gold checkmark will indicate that the Business account is official through Twitter Blue for business, although the company was quick to clarify that not all blue checkmarks will be replaced by gold ones.

Also, Twitter will also be adding a gray checkmark for all government and multilateral accounts, which will help it differentiate from other checkmarks of different colours.

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In the midst of it all, Twitter has reintroduced the Twitter Blue subscription service, where it has already re-enabled Twitter blue sign-ups on web and iOS devices.

The subscription service will cost $8 per month on web, and $11 per month for iOS users, while the Android subscription prices have not been revealed as yet, while subscribers can gain access to subscriber-only features like Edit Tweet, 1080p video uploads, and reader mode.

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Spotify Comes Out with a Rewards Program in India for Rs.2

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Spotify Rewards Program
Spotify

Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming apps in the world, with a significant following in India, even though it originated in Sweden. It has achieved significant milestones in the past few years and continues to grow at a rapid pace.

As with many other applications, the primary reason why Spotify continues to remain relevant in public eye is because it has come out with new features to cater to the ever-changing tastes of the audience.

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Highlights

  • Premium Mini plan users will see a new Rewards Program section at the bottom of the home-screen.
  • The Spotify Premium Mini plan offers ad-free music and a Download option, just like the premium plan, for a day or a week.
  • Spotify Premium Mini will cost you Rs.7 for a day and Rs.25 for a week in India.

Spotify Launches Rewards Program for Indian users for Rs.2

To say that Spotify is the premium music sharing app in India would be an understatement given its ever intact popularity among the masses and classes of the most diverse country in the world.

India has become a huge platform for the western world to invest their money in due to its massive population, which is why Spotify hopes to capitalize on its success in the country by bringing out new features for the Indian diaspora.

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The latest one is the Rewards Program that is exclusively meant for Indian users, although for now it is eligible for just Premium Mini plans subscribers, while the program itself will provide access to premium service at just Rs.2 for a week, while it was speculated to be Rs.25.

The Rewards section can be found at the bottom for Premium Mini plan users that includes three categories viz. Challenges, Rewards, and Help, where the first one will include many challenges like using Premium Mini for 10 days in the next 30 days.

The second category will showcase the rewards, although none have been revealed as of yet, while there are high expectations for continuous use of Premium Mini.

The third category will provide display info and help regarding Spotify Rewards Program in case users are confused on how to proceed forward with it, which is quite common among people that are new to it.

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Instagram Launches New Feature to Give Competition to Twitter

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Instagram

Instagram is the most popular social media platform among the youth who have taken to it like fish to water ever since it was launched by Meta, while Twitter was one of the inaugural platforms launched during the mid-2000s.

It has launched a new Notes feature to give competition to Elon Musk‘s Twitter where you can ask relevant questions, share your personal thoughts, and also post a status above its DM inbox.

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Highlights

  • Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, has recently announced that Instagram will be launching a new Notes feature, to provide competition to Twitter.
  • Many are considering the time opportune as Twitter has turned chaotic under Elon Musk has fired more than half the employees in the company.
  • Instagram Notes does not look like an alternative to Twitter, but Zuckerberg is sure that it will be well-received.

Instagram Notes May Provide Competition to Twitter

What was being considered as a mere rumour has proven to be true as Meta’s Instagram has launched a new feature called Instagram Notes, which is going to have many things that many users would find right up their alley.

Users are considering it an opportune moment for Meta to launch this new feature given the chaotic status of Twitter ever since Elon Musk fired more than half the employees of the company.

Elon Musk

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While many people are considering Instagram Notes to be an alternative to Twitter, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not revealed specific details of the feature, where users are finding it interesting as to how social media has moved on from being a mere photo-sharing app to a live stream platform, where you can post videos and shop online.

The Notes feature is a short post comprising of up to 60 characters via emojis and texts, where you need to go to the top of the inbox to leave a note, then select the followers you follow back or those on your Close Friends list, following which your message will appear at the top of the inbox for 24 hours.

Apart from this, Instagram is also working on features where people can connect with their friends over shared interests by saving posts to a collaborative collection, along with another one on Group Profiles, whose details haven’t been revealed as yet.

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Advanced Micro Devices Launches New GPUs, Prices Deemed Outrageous

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Advanced Micro Devices

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is one of the biggest semiconductor companies in the world that has developed dozens of computer processors till now, most of which have been extremely well received by one and all.

AMD has now launched new Graphic Processing Units (GPU) called RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT, which are graphics cards, which has left many users excited, but there is disappointment up for grabs as the deal is far from satisfactory.

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Highlights

  • The brand new RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT graphics cards has been launched by AMU that has put an end to many speculations surrounding it.
  • Those who think they have an excellent deal awaiting them are going to be disappointed as the prices are outrageous.
  • AMD GPU‘s performance has been rated as lesser than that of Nvidia 4090, although the GPUs are considered a relevant alternative for non-Nvidia fans.

Advanced Micro Devices Launches New GPUs that are Sold at Outrageous Prices

AMD has launched new graphics cards, RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT, which many people would be astonished to know that they sold out very quickly as they went on sale, due to which the AMD GPU’s prices, from scalpers and resellers, are outright ridiculous.

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It was a foregone conclusion that AMD GPUs will do extremely well, although performance-wise, they are ranked behind Nvidia-4090, because they are considered good alternatives for those who aren’t too fond of Nvidia.Advanced Micro Devices

Sometimes, popularity can become a hindrance, which has been proven in this particular case, as many scalpers have been found holding the latest Advanced Micro Devices GPU stock hostage at ridiculous prices.

Those waiting to try out the graphics cards are going to be disappointed, unless they have no objection in paying double the cost of the card with the current AMD GPU prices that has been shown by the resellers.

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WhatsApp Launches New Feature; Users can Search Groups Via Contact Names

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WhatsApp
WhatsApp

WhatsApp is arguably the most popular messaging platform we have today and rightfully so, despite receiving stiff competition from the likes of Telegram and Signal, both formidable messaging apps in themselves.

One of the biggest reasons why WhatsApp continues to be relevant even after a decade is because of the new features that it regularly comes up with to upgrade the platform like adding new emojis, adding new groups, etc. but the latest one is where users can find recent WhatsApp groups by entering a contact name on their desktop application.

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Highlights

  • WhatsApp is betting on making its user experience more convenient.
  • WhatsApp is working on 21 new emojis for an upcoming update.
  • WhatsApp Desktop users can now locate groups with a few taps.

WhatsApp Feature Helps Locate Groups By Entering Contact Names

WhatsApp has managed to sustain its popularity even after a full decade of its existence, which isn’t an easy task for any application in this day and age because there is cut throat competition from all sides.

A major reason for it is because it keeps churning out new features on its platform at regular intervals in order to cater to the fickle tastes of the general public.

Through this new feature, WhatsApp users can search for any group by simply entering the name of the contact on their desktop application, which has already been made available in the latest stable WhatsApp Desktop version.

You can also locate any group with obscure names and special characters very easily, which can be availed by certain users who own a beta version and will soon find its way to other users as well.

This feature will be extremely useful for people on multiple WhatsApp groups, where they no longer need to remember the complicated names of the groups as they can just enter a contact name for it to pop up.

It will be interesting to see as to how this new feature will prove helpful but if the previous ones are anything to go by, this one too will be welcomed by different users, especially thos on multiple WhatsApp groups.

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Jio Phone 5G Expected to Launch Soon After BIS Certificate

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Jio Phone 5G

Jio is one of the largest telecom brands in India, alongside Airtel where its services have been praised by many people. The company has taken the responsibility of launching 5G services throughout the country, beginning with 8 metropolitan cities.

Jio Phone 5G has just received the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certificate, implying that it will soon be launched in the country, although Reliance Jio has commented very little on the matter.

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Highlights

  • Jio Phone 5G is the upcoming phone from Reliance Jio.
  • The device has passed BIS certification confirming its model number.
  • It is expected to come with Snapdragon 480+ SoC.

Jio Phone 5G Gets Bureau of Indian Standards Certificate

Reliance Jio has a lot riding up its sleeve as it has undertaken the task of launching 5G services throughout India, along with Bharti Airtel, due to which the two telecom companies need to work extremely hard to work things out in a proper manner.

The company will soon be launching two new smartphone models viz. Jio Phone 5G and a new Jio Phone 4G, where the former was spotted on many online forums and websites where the Geekbench certification revealed the essential details of the model.

With the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certifying it, it is apparent that Jio Phone 5G will be launched soon in India, although the official details are unconfirmed as of now, but we can expect Reliance to come out with news soon.

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Jio Phone 5G Specifications

To begin with, the model number of Jio Phone 5G is LS1654QB5, which was spotted on websites like Geekbench earlier with a Snapdragon 400-series chipset, which has two cores clocked at 2.21GHz, while the remaining six cores are clocked at 1.90GHz.

Jio Phone 5G

It is expected to come with a 6.5-inch LCD Display screen and HD+ resolution, along with a 90Hz refresh rate, although the types of display hasn’t been revealed as yet but the expectations are that it will be a basic notch panel or a screen of bezels.

The remaining features might include a dual camera setup with a 13MP main lens, while the battery capacity is speculated to be 5,000mAh units that may come with a fast charging support.

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OnePlus Monitor X 27 and Monitor E24 Launched in India

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OnePlus Monitor X 27
OnePlus Monitor X 27

OnePlus has been on a roll since the past few years and will soon be completing ten years in the business, where it has rolled out excellent device after excellent device for a consistent period of time.

2022 has been anyhow good for the tech industry where the likes of Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Google, among others have contributed richly via iPhone 14 series and Google Pixel 7 Series, while Samsung Galaxy Ultra S23 too will be launched soon.

However, OnePlus has now moved out of smartphones and has launched its first ever monitors, X 27 and E 24, in India with excellent features, even though not many people expected this.

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Highlights

  • OnePlus launches new monitors in India with up to 165Hz refresh rate.
  • OnePlus Monitor X 27 and Monitor E 24 are the brand’s first-ever monitors in India.
  • The bigger Monitor X 27 is priced at Rs.27,999.

OnePlus Launches Monitor X 27 and E 24 in India

OnePlus has expanded its horizons by launching its first ever monitor range in India on December 12, 2022, which include the OnePlus Monitor X 27 and E24, both of which come with a slim design and a viewing angle of 178-degrees.

It also has many excellent features to its credit like TUV Rheinland certification, Adaptive sync, and high refresh rate support, where people will be interested to learn more about them upon trying them out for themselves.

OnePlus Monitor X 27 and E 24 Price

OnePlus Monitor X 27 is a higher-end monitor that has all the necessary features that users look for in a topnotch model from a topnotch brand, which will be available for purchase from December 15, 2022, at the starting price of Rs.27,999.

oneplus monitor x 27

Luckily, ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card EMI holders can get the monitor at a Rs.1,000 off, along with net banking transactions, while the no-cost EMI option for its purchase is 6 months.

The price of Monitor E 24 hasn’t been revealed although it is speculated to be budget friendly in comparison to its counterpart, which is why makers have planned to reveal its price after the first sale of X 27.

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OnePlus Monitor X 27 and E 24 Features & Specifications

To begin with, OnePlus Monitor X 27 comes with a 27-inch display screen with thin bezels while its design is quite slim, while the DCI-P3 colour gamut is 95% and a 178 degree viewing angle as mentioned above.

The monitor is an IPS Panel with a Quad-HD resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, along with a 165Hz refresh rate, 1ms responsive time, and brightness of 350 nits, while the TUV Rheinland certification signifies low blue light and flicker-free viewing.

Then we have the numerous picture modes including Movie and Game mode, along with a USB Type-C port that comes with a 65W Power Delivery support, which is quite unique for a first time monitor.

OnePlus Monitor E 24 comes with a 24-inch display screen with a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, along with a 75Hz refresh rate, brightness of 250 nits, 5ms response time, 178-degree viewing angle.

Like X 27, it too comes with a USB Type-C port that comes with an 18W Power Delivery Support.

OnePlus Monitor X 27 and E 24 Scheduled for Launch on December 12

Vivo S16 Series Uses Three Different Processors

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VIVO S16
VIVO S16

Vivo is a Chinese smartphone giant, which is one of the biggest leading smartphone brands across the globe whose devices are considered of high repute, due to which people don’t think twice before going for a Vivo smartphone or other devices from the company.

Vivo S16 series has used three different processors for its three models, which means three different chips like, including Samsung Exynos 1080, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, and MediaTek Dimensity 8200.

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Highlights

  • Vivo S16 Series comprises of three handsets that will come with three different processors, Samsung Exynos 1080, MediaTek Dimensity 8200, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 870.
  • The three smartphone models are Vivo S16e, Vivo S16, and Vivo S16 Pro, all of which will come with 80W fast charging support.
  • Vivo S16 series is coming out a mere six months after the launch of S15 series, which has been extremely well received in the market.

Vivo S16 Series to Feature Three Different Processors for Vivo S16, S16e, and S16 Pro

The name Vivo requires no introduction as it is one of the biggest tech brands in existence, despite receiving stiff competition from the likes of Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, and many others.

It just recently launched the Vivo S15 Series in May 2022, which was also the first version to use the Snapdragon 870 SoC chipset and quickly became extremely popular among the masses and classes.

Vivo is ready now, six months later, to launch the Its S16 Series, while the rumour mills are buzzing strongly regarding its features because tipsters having connection with inside sources of the company tend to spill the beans prior to the launch of any device.

Vivo S16 Pro

The same happened this time as well as it was revealed that the it will have three models, Vivo S16, S16 Pro, and S16e, all of which will be coming with three different chipsets that will support an 80W fast charging support.

There are also different renders of the new series whose design will be similar to that of the previous generation, while the chipset for the three models include Samsung Exynos 1080, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, and MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chips.

Vivo S16 Series MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Chips

The MediaTek chipset is incredibly new in the S16 series lineup where the Dimensity 8200 SoC was launched on December 8, 2022, which is also an upgraded version of Dimensity 8100, although in the new chip you will find technology improvement, CPU frequency, APU, and GPU.

The new chipset adopts TSMC’s new generation 4nm process technology, along with an architectural design of 1+3+4, which includes 3.1GHz maximum frequency, 4 Cortex A78s, and plus 4 energy-efficient core A55s.

MediaTek Dimensity 8200 comes with MediaTek Imagiq 785 image processor, which is a 14 bit HDR ISP providing support for up to 320MP main camera, while also supporting 4K 60Hz video recording triple camera, and double exposure HDR camera.

Vivo S16 Series Snapdragon 870 and Samsung Exynos 1080 Chips

Snapdragon 870 is one of the most powerful chips that Vivo S-series has ever used, which is why Vivo is all set to retail its place in the Vivo S16 Series, where Vivo S16 is the model that comes equipped with the Snapdragon 870 chip, while the other two models will use Samsung Exynos 1080 and MediaTek 8200 chips.

Also, it has already passed the 3C certificate and also supports 80W fast charging support, while the price rate of the three models hasn’t been revealed as yet, so one can expect new information on it in the coming days.

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