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WhatsApp offers a built-in privacy feature that lets users silence calls from unknown numbers on Android and iPhone. Once enabled, calls from unsaved or unfamiliar numbers will no longer ring on the device, helping reduce spam calls and unwanted interruptions. However, WhatsApp still shows these calls in the Calls tab and notifications so users can review or return th...

Instagram lets you enable two-factor authentication for your social media account, which acts as an added layer of security for your Instagram account. There are various benefits of enabling two-factor authentication on Instagram. If you have enabled two-factor authentication for your Instagram account, the social media platform will ask you to provide a unique authen...

YouTube now lets users effectively disable Shorts on Android and iPhone through a new zero-minute Shorts feed limit. The feature is available under the Time Management section in the YouTube app and removes the endless Shorts scrolling experience from the homepage. Shorts may still appear in search results, subscriptions, and shared links. The feature is rolling out g...

Apple provides tools to manage a lost iPhone using the Find My feature. Users can check the device’s location, trigger a sound to find it nearby, or activate Lost Mode to restrict access and display contact details. If the device cannot be recovered, it can be remotely wiped to remove personal data. These functions depend on prior setup, including an active Apple ID...

The Erasing of MacBook data and resetting it to factory settings involves many steps. It requires signing in with your admin credentials, backing up data, reviewing what will be erased, and confirming the reset. After following all the steps, the MacBook will restart, erase all data, and return to a setup screen like a new device.

Google expanded the support for digital identity verification in India with the introduction of the ability to add an Aadhaar card to Google Wallet. This came as part of the tech giant’s collaboration with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Now, users in India can produce their Aadhaar card at movie theatres to verify their age, on matrimonial sit...

Google introduced Advanced Protection for Android devices with the Android 16 update in June 2025. The functionality was rolled out with the claim that it would help curb online scams and fraud. The smartphones that have Advanced Protection enabled are capable of automatically identifying and blocking malicious websites that have previously been reported for suspiciou...

Smartphones tend to slow down as time goes by, and it’s a familiar issue faced by almost everyone. This usually stems from apps running in the background, which causes cache to build up, piling on system processes. One of the simplest and most effective ways to maintain performance is restarting your phone regularly. On the Samsung Galaxy phones, this process can be...

WhatsApp launched the AI-generated backgrounds for video calls in 2025. The feature allows users to create and apply a theme-based or custom-made image for video calls, which helps in hiding the user's environment to offer privacy. It comes in handy when you have to attend an official meeting, but you are in an unprofessional environment. The feature is available in s...

Google’s Find Hub lets you locate, lock, or erase a lost Android phone remotely using a browser or another device. After signing in, you can view its location, make it ring, or secure it with a new lock. If recovery is not possible, you can erase all data. The phone must be on, connected to the internet, and have Find Hub enabled. Even if offline, it may show the la...