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  This week, the Clubhouse Android app will be available in India and other countries The voice-based social networking platform Clubhouse is preparing to roll out its beta Android app to Android users worldwide after releasing it on May 9 in the United States. Faced with a drop in iOS downloads, the business announced in its town hall on Sunday that Clubhouse will be available on most Android devices by May 21. Clubhouse announced on Twitter that the expansion will begin on Tuesday with Japan, Brazil, and Russia, with more nations to follow throughout the week. Nigeria and India will receive the Android app on Friday morning, according to the tweet. Since March 2020, the app's iOS version has been released. Despite initially being available exclusively by invitation, it grew to 10 million people in the first year. Following the last fundraising round, the company was valued at $4 billion. According to research firm SensorTower, its pace has slowed recently. In January, Clubhouse h...

With Apple's new software update, you can use a mask to unlock your iPhone. Image by -  apple The iOS 14.5 update for iPhones has been released by Apple. This update includes a number of useful and essential features. One of these is the option to use your mask to unlock your iPhone. This is important since the iPhone X and subsequent models lack a fingerprint sensor. However, there is a catch. This feature will only work if you have an Apple Watch. You'll need to download and install the iOS 14.5 update on your iPhone first. Open Settings > General > Software Update to do so. This applies to iPhone X and later models, as well as Apple Watch Series 3 and later models. On your Apple Watch, you don't have to do something. All you have to do now is change your iPhone by following these steps: On your iPhone, visit the Settings menu. Select ‘Face ID & Passcode' from the drop-down menu. Then find ‘Unlock with Apple Watch' and enable it. When you enable this f...

  Have you played around with Zoom's latest Immersive View mode? Here's how to begin. If there are more than 25 participants in the scene, the remaining participants will be seen in a thumbnail strip all over the top. Zoom has begun to carry out a new feature called Immersive View, which promises to make meetings more interactive and collaborative. According to Mashable, Zoom unveiled the feature at Zoomtopia 2020 and it is now available for Windows and Mac users. If there are more than 25 participants in the scene, the remaining participants will be Immersive View feature, according to the company, allows hosts to combine video participants and webinar panellists into a single virtual background. It brings everyone in a meeting (up to 25 people) together in a friendly virtual meeting environment. If there are more than 25 participants in the scene, the extras will be shown in a thumbnail strip at the top. seen in a thumbnail strip all over the top. Zoom has begun to c...

Microsoft has recently begun airing advertisements comparing its Surface hybrid tablet and laptops to the iPad Pro and MacBook Pro. Apple - Microsoft Actor John Hodgman appeared in a nerdy, ill-fitting suit in front of a white background at a virtual product launch for Apple's Mac reboot in November. “Stop, hold on, one more thing, hi, I'm a PC,” he said, referring to the famous Mac vs. PC television advertisements from a decade earlier, which subtly telegraphed the impression that Apple was cool and Microsoft wasn't. The event was held to inform Mac fans that the new machines would be having a faster processor. The subtext, however, was clear: Apple Inc.'s old rivalry with Microsoft Corp. had resurfaced. The two companies had found a reason to work together for many years. Microsoft Office and other applications started showing up on the iPad and iPhone, and Apple also invited Microsoft to a product launch. Microsoft made its products compatible with new Apple features...

The goal of the new Lenovo Go brand, which includes these new accessories, is to bridge the gap between working in the office and working from home. Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse Lenovo Go is a new accessory-focused brand from Lenovo. These new accessories, according to the brand, are intended to bridge the gap between working from the workplace and working from home. A portable USB-C battery called the Lenovo Go USB-C Laptop Power Bank and the Lenovo Go Wireless Multi-Device Mouse are the first two accessories to be launched. Lenovo has confirmed that they will be releasing more accessories in the near future. “ Study shows that 20 percent of small business workers surveyed want the tech tools to successfully work somehow. We know from another perception that having the right technology is critical to enhancing knowledge workers ’ productivity and collaboration with data security and privacy, especially in now’s remote and mixed work atmosphe...

  Koo began as a microblogging site in Indian languages in March of last year. Image by -  exchange4media Koo, an Indian social networking site, unveiled a new logo on Thursday. The logo, according to the brand, is a continuation of the yellow bird but with a new look. “ Social connectivity and affluence of information is one of the signs of a cultured society. The Koo App is connecting millions of people around the country and around the world as well. I'm excited to unveil the Koo App's latest logo today. “My heartiest congratulations to Aprameya and his team for creating such a brilliant social media app in such a short span of time,” said Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, founder of Art of Living. If you didn't know, Koo was established last year with an emphasis on Indian language users. Hashtags, reposts (Re-Koo or Re-Koo with Comment), and a trending section are all included in the website, which is also billed as a desi alternative to Twitter. Koo's rapid rise also sparked ...

  Other prominent web browsers, such as Mozilla's Firefox and Microsoft's Edge, are also compatible with the function. Photo by Mitchell Luo on Unsplash Soon after introducing dark mode on Android last year, Google began working on a dark mode for Search on the web. According to reports, the company has begun to carry out the feature globally. According to Matt Navarra of The Next Web, the dark theme is gradually making its way to Google Search users on Windows 10 and macOS powered devices. In a Twitter thread explaining the service, he wrote, "Google's dark theme' on the desktop is rolling out." If you see the ‘Dark Theme is now available' notification in Google Search for the site, you've got the dark theme on your desktop browser, according to Android Central. According to the article, the functionality is not limited to Google's Chrome browser. Other prominent web browsers, such as Mozilla's Firefox and Microsoft's Edge, are also compa...

Instagram is allowing users to customize their profiles with up to four pronouns. Photo by  cottonbro  from  Pexels Instagram is working on a number of various features to improve the user experience. Users can add up to four pronouns to their Instagram profile, which will appear next to their username. Users will enjoy this feature because most of them are already using pronouns in their profile bios. Vice President of Product at Instagram, Vishal Shah, tweeted a screenshot of the feature, saying, "Now you can add pronouns to your profile with a new area." It's just another way to express yourself on Instagram, and we've already seen a lot of people use pronouns, so hopefully, this will make things even simpler. Currently available in a few countries, with plans to expand.” Instagram users can select whether their pronouns are visible to the public or only to their followers on their profile. Users under the age of 18 will have this function activated by default, acc...

  Information: The search engine also provides an automated connection to the government's Cowin vaccine registration portal. Image by - pexels Google has released a new update to make searching for information about the COVID-19 vaccine and registration easier. In the wake of the country's growing number of Coronavirus cases, the US-based company has added new functionality to Google Maps to assist people in India in locating vital mechanisms to search medical oxygen and hospital beds. Google Search is one of the most significant changes Google has made to its website. When a user searches for COVID-19 on Google, they will be directed to information about vaccines, vaccination centers, and appropriate measures to take to prevent the virus from spreading. The search engine also provides a connection to the government's CoWIN system. Furthermore, Google Search promotes genuine information from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on virus self-care, prevention, and trea...

  According to a new report on updates to recent beta versions of the WhatsApp Web app, one of WhatsApp's most requested features might finally arrive. This feature is also known as the multi-device feature because it can run on four devices at once. Image source - Google | Image by - Reliance digital Most modern mobile messaging solutions now include a desktop client, allowing users to chat from their phone or computer, depending on which device they're using. Signal, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger are among them. Although WhatsApp has a web client, it currently needs users to be linked to a mobile device, which may change in the future, according to the app's latest beta releases. WhatsApp, your favourite messaging app, will soon be available in offline mode. Yes, that is right! Users will now be able to use the software without having to connect to the internet. But there's a catch: Until now, WhatsApp is available on both your mobile and your laptop, and in order ...

Image Source - Google | Image by - Will Shanklin/New Atlas In Virtual Reality (VR), the users' perception of reality is completely supported by virtual info. In augmented reality (AR) the user is given further computer-generated data that enhances their perception of reality. For Example, in design, VR is usually used to generate a walk-through simulation of the among of a replacement building; and AR are usually used to show a building's structures and systems superimposed on a real-life perspective. The use of utility applications is another example. Some AR apps, such as Augment, allow users to use digital objects in real-world settings, allowing companies to use augmented reality technology to test their products in the real world. Similarly, it can also be used to demo what product could seem as if in associate degree surroundings for patrons, as incontestable by companies like Mountain tools Co-op or Lowe's who use augmented reality to allow customers to preview what ...

Image Source - Google | Photograph from Alamy Asking why you can perform various tasks during a Zoom video approach your iPad when you can't with other applications? Zoom isn't being slippery — it's simply exploiting a decent relationship. As 9to5Mac reports, engineer Jeremy Provost has discovered that Zoom has uncommon consent from Apple to utilize the iPad's camera during Split View performing various tasks. The organization disclosed to Provost it got a private "privilege" allowing it to utilize performing multiple tasks agreeable programming interface that is ordinarily untouchable outside of FaceTime.  Qualifications aren't new, yet they're normally open and simply necessitate that engineers stroll through interaction to empower them. You can request CarPlay joining for a route application, for instance. The iPad camera qualification, be that as it may, is undocumented and simply accessible to those Apple considers "commendable," a...

  Image Source - Google | Image by - https://vrvisiongroup.com/ Virtual and build up reality has become a wonderful plus for aviation corporations to provide higher service and train their employees through an additional correct approach. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technology is rapidly emerging, and it is proving to be a game-changer on both sides. As a result, several various industries are currently promptly experimenting with this immersive technology to contour their operations, improve capabilities, and train employees through a more robust approach. Given the expensive nature of the aviation industry and therefore the high cost of creating mistakes, VR has now become an excellent asset for aviation companies to supply better service and train their staff in a more accurate way. In the years 2017, 2018, and 2019, there are 59, 561, and 287 deaths, respectively, thanks to airline crashes and failures. While the fatalities thanks to airplanes have sig...

  Image Source - Google | Image by -  voices People who use video game headsets to pass the time during lockdown exercise more actively and have a more positive outlook on life. A new study, led by the University of Portsmouth, examined the utilization of VR technology in adults of all ages from round the world. It is one among the primary to research the impact of VR during the lockdown and is published within the journal Health and Technology. The results were clear: Those that use VR headsets as a way of passing time during lockdown were using the headsets for far more than playing games. They exercised, meditated, socialized, and watched movies on the device. “VR appears to have a striking and beneficial effect on people's mental and physical health during periods of forced lockdown,” said lead author Dr Alessandro Siani of the University's School of Biological Sciences. Image Source - Google | Image by -  filmdaily The feel-good effect was so marked, Dr. Siani sugges...

Digital and augmented reality, once thought to be used for entertainment, are now being used to teach schoolchildren, construction workers, and even surgeons. Image Source - Google | Image by -  raconteur While the use of technology in the classroom has become commonplace, some companies and colleges have taken it to new heights with virtual and augmented reality. Virtual reality and augmented reality, which were once best known for fun apps like the Pokémon Go app and Snapchat filters, are progressively being used in conjunction with conventional training. AR had an important positive effect on both duration and information retention in a new survey of 151 adults conducted by Neuro-Insight, Mindshare UK, and Zappar. However, there are limitations, such as cost, accessibility, and user willingness, to name a few. Immersive learning, on the other hand, has a lot of potential to spice up skills and boost educational outcomes as it becomes more commonplace. Helping surgeons practise o...