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Aniket Akalekar

A tech enthusiast and vivid learner/explorer of the latest developments in the gadgets world, especially APPLE. A Benchmark Social network researcher for FACEBOOK and LINKEDIN.

Sharing WiFi Password

How to disable the share Wi-Fi password prompt on iPhone

For the people we trust, Apple offers a built-in way to quickly and securely share our Wi-Fi password. This makes our life a lot easier by remotely allowing us to share our home password with guests without specifically revealing it or forcing them to enter it manually. The same convenience, however, becomes a pain when […]

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WhatsApp Privacy Checkup

Silence unknown callers in WhatsApp screens out spam and scam calls

WhatsApp will ring and bother you no matter who is calling. But seeing an ‘Unknown Caller’ ID appearing on your phone is no fun. Scammers typically use this disguise when ringing their victims. For this reason, Meta has introduced the ‘Silence unknown callers’ in WhatsApp to screen out spam, scams, and calls from unknown people.

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iMessages

Get rid of iPhone’s text message subject line if you don’t want to add context to longer messages.

On most occasions, the text messages we send are very short and meant mainly for friends or family members. So, keeping your iPhone’s text message subject line enabled and filling it for every casual chat message you exchange through the Messages app makes little sense. Follow our guide to see how to get rid of

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Magic Mouse 2 Upright

Magic Mouse 2 gestures for your MacBook

The built-in touchpad of your MacBook supports several different commands and If you have an accessory like Magic Mouse, you can find support for even more commands. The entire lossy surface of the accessory is equipped with sensors, so gestures will work regardless of where you position your fingers. One limitation here is you cannot

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Accessories
HomePod Stereo Pair

Create Stereo pair with 2 HomePod Minis for an immersive sound experience

Apple’s HomePod offers many sound benefits on its own. For example, if you have an Apple TV streaming device and more than one HomePod Minis, you can readily pair them to create a makeshift sound system. Agreed, that’s not a cheap option, but if you want to experience a more immersive and room-filling sound, there’s

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Install HomePod Updates

Step by step guide to update HomePod manually

Apple’s HomePod adds as one of the more exciting new categories in audio. You can control it by voice using Siri or through touch controls. Also, you can manually update HomePod via the Home app if there’s any problem in receiving over-the-air software updates. That way, you can ensure you have the most recent features,

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Recording Voice Memos

Voice memos for Apple Watch offers an easy way to record ongoing conversations

iPhone lacks the option to record an active call through its built-in microphone. So, while you are talking, you just can’t hit record and start recording any ongoing conversation. To make that happen, you’ll either require an external iOS-compatible device with audio recording functions or some third-party app with the same capability. That’s acceptable but

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Wearables
Apple Watch Ultra Edition

The Siren sound in Apple Watch Ultra can draw people’s attention to you when in need of dire help

Apple Watch Ultra does everything the company’s other watches can do but some of the new capabilities like a built-in siren sound make it a more reliable tool to seek help if you believe you’re in danger. The smartwatch is known to handle tough conditions and so you can trust it for your survival when

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iPhone Lockdown Mode

Lock Down Mode for iPhone protects users from highly targeted mercenary spyware

For most of us, our smartphones have become an even stronger identifier than our full name. This makes them all more vulnerable to digital prying, especially for people who have a public profile and do the kind of work related to activism, journalism, or politics. Such people who are at unusually high risk of cyber-attacks

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Confidential Mode in Gmail

Confidential Mode for Gmail avoids any unauthorized or accidental sharing of information

Confidential mode for Gmail is a relatively old but mostly overlooked feature in Gmail. It sits as a locked clock icon near the “Send” button of the Compose message window and lets you set an expiration date for your message/s. This effectively cuts off its recipient’s access as soon as the time lapses and requires

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