The Redmond, Seattle-based software company has clarified numerous of times that pirates — and anyone who doesn’t possess a valid Windows license — won’t be getting the new operating system update for free. But Microsoft has until now not explained what will happen to users who have signed up for Windows Insider program — that is, will they get any leeway from the company. In a blog post, Microsoft Windows chief Gabe Aul is addressing many of these questions....

But it always had a lot of room to improve and tons of rough edges that needed work to give it a polished appeal. Fast forward to 2017; we now have the fifth iteration of the Emotion UI that has come a long way from where it was. So what does the all new EMUI (as its popularly called in short) offer? Does it finally match up to the standards of its flagship hardware and design?...

Here’s how you can download Spotify songs to your local storage. How to Download Songs and Playlists on Spotify Before looking at the option to download songs to local storage, you can actually download songs directly on Spotify if you are a premium user. Downloading directly from Spotify is not only easy, but it also pays artists who composed the songs and albums you have downloaded. So I highly recommend you stick with the native option if all you want is offline listening....

But for one reason or another, people get blocked on Facebook. It could be a misunderstanding or an argument that got out of hand. Regardless of the situation, being blocked on Facebook can be a frustrating experience. Facebook doesn’t show who blocked us in order to protect user privacy and not hurt our feelings. Fortunately, there are ways to find out if you’ve been blocked on Facebook. But before we do that, it’s important to find out if you’ve been blocked or unfriended on Facebook....

Illegal music download is very common, in fact, don’t think there is anyone out there that does not have at least one mp3 file on their computer on which they do not have the rights to own. These copyrights help artists make money of their work, it’s just like going to a concert and buying the ticket. I urge every last one of you to make the sacrifice and support the artists whose music you enjoy, so they can do it in the future also....

In the current situation across the world, where a large number of people are working from home, PDFs are the obvious choice to share documents conveniently across the internet. However, since these PDFs go through the internet, there are some risks and concerns attached to their security. Mostly because when you share an unencrypted, open PDF, anyone can access it freely. Not just that, if permissions aren’t restricted, anyone can make changes to the PDF and take prints....

No, it has no buttons and does not even appear on the camera UI but suddenly switches on the moment you get very close to an object. This is not the first “automatic” camera mode that Apple has introduced. Prior to the Macro mode, Apple had introduced Night mode on iPhone 11, which again just snuck up on you. All it needed was the sensor to believe that the environment is dark enough....

To give you some background, Gmail has always had search filters (or operators) to allow you to narrow down your email searches and find the relevant emails against your search terms. However, most users have been oblivious to the feature, and as a result, a large number of users could not benefit from it. To address this situation, Google has finally made it easier for you to narrow down your search results by making the filters easily accessible and the functionality a whole lot simpler....

In fact, you only need one tool to view any document, regardless of its type, and that is the Internet. Almost everyone has Internet access, thus making it the perfect tool when dealing with incompatibility issues. Viewing documents online is the best way to get around those troublesome extensions that some documents have, and the best part of it is that it’s free. Why view docs online? For someone that has encountered this problem before, the answer is very straightforward, but others might just think of these tools as being useless, after all, just about anyone has a copy of MS Office on their computers, right?...

Today, the company has launched the Honor 5C in India priced at Rs 10,999 (~$160), and the phone is here to impress. We have been using the phone for a while now, and simply put, it’s impressive. The phone performance is above par, thanks to software and hardware optimization, camera is decent, battery lasts for more than a day, and the build is premium. So let’s break it down and start with the review of Honor 5C....

Is it the perfect smartphone you have always been waiting for? Let me give you my two cents after spending ample time with the device. Design that makes you go WOW! There’s so much to brag about once you get your hands on the Mate 20 Pro. As you would have deduced from the title, I was in awe when I unboxed and witnessed this design marvel for the first time and till date, each time I pick up this device, every design element feels so very well done....

Appearance and Display The elephant in the room of course is that foldable display. There are 3 parts to this display. The front of the phone when folded has a 6.6-inch display with a resolution of 2480 x 1148 pixels and aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The display on the rear when folded measures 6.38-inches with a resolution of 2480 x 892 pixels and an unusual aspect ratio of 25:9 due to the array of cameras residing on a strip on the side....

Just like the Huawei Maimang 6 and the leaked Mate 10 range, the Nova 2i comes with a FullView display. This means that Huawei has managed to minimize the bezels thereby incorporating a larger display in a smaller form factor. The Huawei Nova 2i is supposedly a successor of the Nova 2 that was launched earlier this year. Apparently, the Nova 2i appears to be an international version of the China-exclusive Maimang 6....

Intel is one of the leading manufacturers of microprocessors in the world, powering a wide range of devices spanning from top of the line workstations to personal computers and more recently, mobile devices. Starting from last year, Intel has tried to gain ground in the mobile market by developing processors for smartphones and tablets. Although at the time, Intel was falling behind, in the past year they have gained a lot of ground and now the number of devices powered by Intel’s line of mobile processors has grown to over 100 products....

It’s not just about the cosmetics, however, with iOS 13. Apple claims app sizes to be reduced by up to 50% and app update sizes to be reduced by up to 60%, saving a ton of bandwidth and app download times for users. FaceID as well is now claimed to unlock you’re your device up to 30% faster than previous versions of iOS. Not just app sizes, but app launch speeds have received a bump-up too and Apple claims 2x faster launch speeds....

As a Twitter user points out, who was attempting to update to beta 2 of iOS 9, the company is introducing a new feature wherein it will allow users to temporarily delete an app and free up some space to get the desired software update. Once the updation process is over, the app automatically installs itself, retaining all the previous data. — Kaleb Butt (@Kaleb_Butt) June 23, 2015 While it may seem like a tiny feature, it could come in very handy for users....

Just like the previous years, the Cupertino giant revealed very little information regarding the specs of their iPhone 7 lineup. Rather, not much details were known about the RAM, LTE modems, DACs, Batteries etc. iFixit however solves most of the mystery. The teardown reveals that unlike last year, Apple has used a stronger adhesive sealing strip; possibly to improve the waterproofing of the iPhone 7 Plus. Upfront, the iPhone sports a 5....

We are talking of Soan Papdi, a sweet that is a very popular gift in Indian festivals, especially during Diwali, the festival of light. Rare indeed is the middle class Indian household that does not get in line at a sweets shop for a Soan Papdi Ka Dabba (a box of Soan Papdi) at this time. And gorges on the sweet when it does come home. Every year! The iPhone is becoming a bit like that....

It is very important to note that sn0wbreeze is still in public beta which means that it might have some issues. If you are new to jailbreaking, we don’t recommend sn0wbreeze for you. blackra1n and PwnageTool are still the recommended tools for jailbreaking iPhone and iPod touch. The current version (3.1.2) of Snowbreeze supports iPhone 2G/3G/3GS (non MC) and iPod touch 1G and 2G (non MC). Follow the step by step guide posted below to jailbreak your iPhone and iPod touch with Snowbreeze....

We had resisted writing about the rumors on Nokia’s android phone, as it looked unlikely that the Finnish giant would be allowed o pursue interests in non-WP8 device, specially after that deal with the Microsoft last year. But this latest leak shows that Nokia has put enough efforts in Project Normandy, and rekindles the hope again. The leaked image shows Nokia’s custom Android skin which looks like a mix of Asha and WP8 design elements....