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Soon, Google is replacing the inbuilt backup solutions in all Android devices with the “Backup by Google One” integration. The service is free, but any media backed up will be accounted to your Drive account quota, and others like app data, SMS, phone date saves for free. This one-tap solution will easily store and transfer all your phone data while migrating. Backup by Google One in Android While switching to a new phone is exciting, transferring all the phone data is a hassle....

A Sweden-based price comparison service called PriceRunner is suing Google in the EU after it’s proved that Google violated antitrust law. An EU court has ruled that Google favored its own price comparison service among others in its results, which gave it an advantage over others. This led PriceRunner to sue Google for €2.42 billion for diverting the traffic and profits all these years. Suing Google For Violating Laws Google facing lawsuits around the world due to its abusive market position isn’t new....

Reports reveal that the call recording feature of the Google Phone app is rolling out to more number of Xiaomi phones. This was previously available for several Xiaomi A-series phones which are running on Android One, and now supports Redmi devices like Note 8 Pro, 9 Pro, Note 9S, Mi 9T Pro, etc. Several Redmi and Xiaomi Phones Receive Native Call Recording Support Though Google’s Phone app fulfills the basic criteria to qualify as a Phone calling app, it misses a major feature of recording the phone calls....

Exploiting Legitimate Tools to Bypass Authentication To avoid fake account creations and block malicious traffic, an authentication system called CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) was invented in 2014. As the name stands, it would differentiate humans and robots by offering a logical challenge to solve, before accessing the site. An upgraded version of this service called reCAPTCHA was acquired by Google in 2009 and is now used by hundreds of thousands of websites....

Google’s long been educating the community about its practices, on how it would handle all its assets. Now the company has come up with a new book called Building Secure and Reliable Systems , which reveals how the firm connects its engineers and technicians for detecting solving the problems that occurred. The book mostly defines how its two-decade system of SRE practice helps in solving the problems. Wi-Fi password reset crippled one of our systems (Image via Needpix....

Banking frauds and hacking is a regular thing in the US currently. The provisions of law relating to that are very strict. Recently, a US court sentenced a team of hackers who were behind stealing a $100 Million. Such a vast sum being robbed is not a common thing in the cybercrime world. Investigations revealed that a particular form of Trojan was used to break into the bank servers. This Trojan was called the GozNym Banking Trojan , which is specially designed for breaking into banking sites and transactions....

As per the latest statistics from the Counterpoint Research, the average selling price of smartphones around the world has increased by 10%. This was assumed to be the impact of various factors like the COVID-19 pandemic, shift to 5G handsets and heavy reliance on new technologies. Reports also revealed that budget and mid-range phones have declined in sales more than of premium handsets. Smartphone Average Selling Price Increased Across the World Analytics from Counterpoint research reveals how the smartphone OEMs across the world were impacted by the current pandemic, and have increased prices to cover up losses and also, cash on the new opportunities....

Hotbit disclosed a cyberattack against its infrastructure on Thursday that forced it to shut down all its operations for at least a week. The cryptocurrency exchange assured that the users’ funds are safe and secure, but the unknown hacker has managed to access the users’ database and delete it later. Hotbit is investigating the incident and trying to back up from storage securely. Hotbit Hit With a Cyberattack Hotbit is a fairly popular cryptocurrency exchange having over 2 million users from 210 countries....

Facebook’s NPE team has unveiled a new application called Hotline, which is based on the rapidly growing Clubhouse concept. While it’s touted to be Facebook’s version of Clubhouse already, a spokesperson said the app is aimed at knowledge experts, who can share tips with their audience on various topics. It’s now made available for public testing. Hotline – Facebook’s Version of Clubhouse Since blessed with vast resources, it’s no wonder that tech giants often poach on trending ideas to cash on them....

As we knew that Microsoft’s Windows OS is more customizable than Apple’s macOS, do you know that the app’s shortcut icon in Windows 10 users can be customized as desired? If you don’t, learn that Microsoft allows Windows 10 users to modify the appearance of the application’s shortcut icon with something else. Understanding users may feel bored, looking at the same icons every day is appreciated. Allowing them to change their looks can be slightly helpful, as they feel refreshed or attentive when they saw something new....

Realme is one of the strongest Chinese contenders in the smartphone space, running on thin margins like Xiaomi and selling many units. While it’s running well and have a vast user base, what’s often triggering users is the Realme UI – the OEMs own bloatware running over Android OS. Bloatware software is common in Android smartphones, as they build their custom OS based on Android as a base. While they offer a more smooth experience, they often come with unwanted ads!...

Mastering formatting in Microsoft Word can streamline your document creation, and knowing how to insert a hard return is a fundamental skill. A hard return, a paragraph break, lets you start a new paragraph or add a blank line with precision. Whether drafting a report, crafting a letter, or designing a resume, this guide explains how to perform a hard return in Word across different platforms and scenarios—making your work polished and professional....

Nothing is more frustrating than facing an error while completing a task on a Windows system. Unfortunately, the entry point not found error is one such problem we face on Windows. However, here we have discussed fixing the Entry Point Not Found Error on Windows . The error is not new; we often see this kind of error. But none of this is permanent, so don’t worry about it. When we install a program or app with data & information, files & folders are automatically....

Registry or Windows registry is a database that contains important information regarding preferences, apps, users, attached devices, and everything on your computer. In the registry, there are two basic elements, keys and values. Whenever you change hardware or install new software, open a program, the changes are stored in keys and values. These changes are known as Registry files. When you want Windows to work the way you want or improve performance, you can manually change the registry keys using the in-built Windows Registry Editor....

Even though the Instagram story highlights not loading happens frequently, it’s not fun at all to continue with the irritating problem. Recently, we’ve found many Instagram users find themselves in this issue. If you are one of them, then read the post till the end; we’ve shared details step-by-step guides on how to fix Instagram story highlights not loading . Hopefully, all the problems will be solved. Story highlight is an important feature of Instagram ....

Errors in Windows are pretty common; sometimes, they may be critical and damage your PC permanently. qt5widgets.dll not found is a common error that users have reported facing. If you don’t know what DLL files are, then let me tell you DLL (Dynamic Link Libraries) files are instructions that other programs can use. Apps use shared DLL and do not keep data in files, which increases the performance of your PC....

In Roblox Grow a Garden , the Cursed Fruit is a rare and coveted crop that adds a unique flair to your garden while offering the potential for significant in-game profits. Known for its dark, glowing appearance and multi-harvest capability, this Divine-tier crop is a must-have for dedicated players. However, obtaining it requires luck, strategy, and a willingness to invest. This guide provides a clear, detailed roadmap to help you secure the elusive Cursed Fruit and tips to maximize its value....

Do you have a lot of Google accounts on devices you no longer use? It’s time to tidy up and say goodbye! Imagine a clean, streamlined account with only the devices you actively use. In this guide, we’ll show you how to easily remove devices from your Google account and get rid of those unwanted gadgets. With a few clicks, you’ll recover control and create space. Why Should You Remove Devices from Your Google Account?...

Let me share an easy trick to share a WiFi password on iPhone . If you have an iPhone and your friend or sibling wishes to use the same network as you, they do not have to enter the WiFi password. You can directly share your iPhone password with their iPhones. This trick is only possible if both parties in the context have iPhones . Barely anyone remembers their WiFi password, which is usually a complex alpha-numeric string....

In this guide, I have explained how to turn off memories on iPhone. The native Photos app on iOS has a feature called Memories. It is enabled by default right when you start using an iPhone. If there is one or more images on the Photos app related to some event in the past, Memories will notify you of it. Regularly, you will receive a notification on your iPhone . So that you can check those photos to relive the memories associated with them....