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Smartphones today have become an extension of human self. People rely on them not only to connect with friends and family, but also access apps and services including social media platforms, access apps and capture a lot of photos.
All this consumes storage and it is a common thing to see regular prompts about storage getting full all the time.
Here are five things to do to free up some storage space in your phone:
Delete unnecessary apps:
Begin by decluttering your device from unused or rarely used applications.Go through your app list and identify those that no longer serve a purpose. Remove them by uninstalling to instantly reclaim valuable storage space. Additionally, consider alternatives that offer similar functionalities but occupy less space.
Clear cached data:
Over time, apps accumulate cached data that can consume a significant portion of your storage. These temporary files are designed to enhance the app’s performance, but they can also take up unnecessary space. Head to your device settings, locate the “Storage” or “Storage Management” section, and clear cached data. This simple step can free up several megabytes or even gigabytes of storage.
Move photos and videos to the cloud
Media files, particularly photos and videos, often constitute a large portion of your device’s storage. Instead of storing them locally, consider using cloud services like Google Photos or iCloud to back up your media. Once uploaded, you can safely delete them from your device, ensuring that your precious memories are securely stored while creating more space on your smartphone.
Manage downloads and files
Review your download folder and file manager regularly to identify and delete unnecessary files. This includes documents, PDFs, and miscellaneous downloads that may have accumulated over time. Be cautious not to delete critical system files, but removing redundant data can significantly improve your smartphone’s storage situation.
Optimise app settings
Some apps offer settings that allow you to control the amount of data they store on your device. Navigate to the settings of individual apps and check for options such as offline content, download quality, or cache size. Adjusting these settings can help reduce the amount of storage an app consumes without sacrificing essential functionalities.

Android Auto, the in-car interface by Google, continues to enhance the driving experience with its array of user-friendly features. Recently, the company has added the ability to effortlessly save your parking location to help users easily find the parking spot of your car.
How does the feature work?
With the new feature, Android Auto now prompts users to save their parking location in Google Maps on reaching the destination. The feature appears to be simple, but it can come in handy in case of complicated parking locations like malls, or community parkings. Android Auto prompts users a new Save Parking toggle on the screen. Tapping on it saves the parking location.
How to use Parking spot saving feature in Androud Auto
Connect your smartphone:
Whether you choose a wired or wireless connection, link your smartphone to Android Auto. This establishes a bridge between your device and the in-car interface, unlocking a range of features to enhance your driving experience.
Utilise Google Maps for navigation:
Launch Google Maps within the Android Auto interface. This powerful combination provides you with real-time navigation, ensuring you reach your destination efficiently. Android Auto’s intuitive design makes it easy to interact with Maps without distraction.
3. Drive to your destination:
Hit the road with confidence as Android Auto guides you to your destination through the Google Maps interface. Enjoy turn-by-turn directions, traffic updates, and other helpful features designed for a smooth driving experience.
4. Find a suitable parking spot:
Upon reaching your destination, use Android Auto’s intuitive interface to locate a suitable parking spot. Whether you’re exploring a bustling city or a quiet neighborhood, finding parking becomes a hassle-free task.
5. Save parking location with a toggle:
As you park, Android Auto anticipates your needs. A convenient Save Parking toggle automatically appears on the screen. This thoughtful feature eliminates the need for manual intervention, ensuring that saving your parking location is as simple as a tap.
6. Simply toggle to save
With your car safely parked, all it takes is a quick toggle of the switch on the Android Auto screen to save your parking location. This action triggers the system to record the spot, so you can retrieve it effortlessly when needed.
Retrieving your parking spot
When it’s time to locate your vehicle, open Google Maps and look for the distinctive yellow parking pin. This visual indicator, combined with the saved location, simplifies the process of finding your parked car.

The Realme has started rolling out Android 14 Open Beta update for Narzo 60 5G smartphone in India. If you are unaware, Android 14 brings new features like improved battery life, enhanced PIN privacy and more.
What is the Open Beta Program?
Joining the Open Beta program lets you try out the Realme UI 5.0 update before it’s officially released. But remember, since it’s early software, there might be bugs, and some apps may not work correctly. It’s advised not to install Open Beta on your main phone.
If you are planning to install the Android 14 update on your Narzo 60 5G smartphone, here are the steps you need to follow. It also introduces great new features and APIs for developers like Per-app language preferences, Grammatical Inflection API, Regional preferences, etc. Android 14 updates the system share sheet to support custom app actions and provides more informative preview results for users.
But before that, keep in mind that this is a beta version and may contain bugs and issues. Also, some apps may not work properly after installing the update. So, install it at your own risk.
Ensure that your Realme Narzo 60 5G has a minimum battery level of 60%.
Update your device to the required UI version: RMX3750_13.1.0.505(EX01) | RMX3750_13.1.0.506(EX01) | RMX3750_13.1.0.507(EX01).
Activate Developer Mode by navigating to Settings > About device > Version > Version Number, and tap the version number seven times.
Apply for the Open Beta through the Software Update Application channel. Access it by going to Settings > About device, clicking on the “realme UI 4.0” banner at the top, selecting the three dots in the top right corner, then choosing Beta program > Open Beta > Apply Now. Submit your details and complete the application process.

New figures have revealed that the financial sector is most at risk of cyberattacks, highlighting the overwhelming need for workers in this sector, more than any others, to boost their cybersecurity and protection.

Research from Netwrix found more than three-quarters (77%) of financial organizations detected an attack on their infrastructures in 2023, compared with around two-thirds (68%) of other sectors.

If you were looking to buy a new Apple Watch Series 8, there is great news. Flipkart has slashed the price of the 41mm model of Apple Watch Series 8 to as low as Rs 24,999, which is a Rs 21,000 or 45 percent discount on its retail price. This is the lowest price ever for this model.
However, there is one catch: only the Midnight colour of the Watch Series 8 is available at the discounted price of Rs 24,999. Other colours are available for Rs 41,999.
The 45mm model of the Apple Watch Series 8 is available for Rs 41,990 at a 10 percent discount.
There are further deals on the purchase of Apple Watch Series 8 41mm on top of the discounted price. IDFC FIRST bank credit card holders can avail a 10 per cent discount on EMI transactions up to ₹2,000. Flipkart is also offering a No Cost EMI facility with Flipkart Pay Later EMI, and a 5% cashback on purchases made using Flipkart Axis Bank Card. EMI starts at just Rs 879/month.
Apple Watch Series 8: Specifications, features, and more
The Apple Watch Series 8 was introduced in 2022 with a new body temperature sensor, crash detection, and more. Read on as we round up everything new with this Watch. The Apple Watch Series 8 has the same processor as the Series 7 and Series 6, the S8 SiP. It includes a new body temperature sensor for ovulation tracking. The Watch Series 8 also features new motion sensors that detect car crashes and call emergency services. The Watch Series 8 has advanced cycle tracking, sleep tracking with stages, and crash detection. It also supports watchOS 10.

Samsung is expected to launch its 2024 TVs at the CES show in early January 2024, but details of many models have already leaked thanks to official regulatory filings in Korea. The included models include the next-gen premium QD-OLED TV, the Samsung 95D, and the successor to the Samsung S90C pictured above, the Samsung S90D.

The details were identified by DisplaySpecifications, which reports that the flagship S95D will come in three sizes in the US and Europe: 55, 65 and 77 inches. Other details haven’t emerged yet. but we’re expecting similar pricing to the current S95C range, an incredibly bright panel, a 144Hz refresh rate and four HDMI 2.1 ports. The S90D is also listed with 55, 65 and 77-inch sizes.

Microsoft is believed to be working on new versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with significant design and hardware improvements. They are expected to come with Intel’s latest 14th-generation and Qualcomm X series chips. The tech giant is yet to officially reveal launch plans for the laptops but a media report claims that Microsoft is preparing AI-oriented versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for the spring. They are said to feature next-gen neural processing unit (NPU), along with Intel and Arm-based options.

A report by Windows Central citing sources states that Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will be launched in the spring with a choice of either an Intel or an Arm processor. Both models will reportedly include next-gen NPU silicon. The Arm variant could be powered by a custom version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series chips. They are said to be marketed as Microsoft’s first true next-gen AI PCs by incorporating AI-enabled features.

Microsoft’s Arm-based PCs, codenamed CADMUS, will reportedly be designed to run the next version of Windows, codenamed Hudson Valley. They will reportedly include Microsoft’s AI Windows experiences for 2024 and offer improved performance, battery life, and security on par with Apple silicon. The Intel version of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will reportedly run on Intel’s 14th Gen processors.

The Surface Laptop 6 will reportedly get an updated design with thinner bezels, rounded display corners, and new ports. It is said to be offered in 13.8-inch and 15-inch display sizes. The rumoured 13.8-inch display would be an upgrade from the 13.5-inch display on the Surface Laptop 5. Further, the upcoming model could offer two USB Type-C ports and a USB Type-A port alongside a magnetic Surface Connect charging port. Microsoft is expected to include a haptic touchpad on the laptop as well. The Surface Laptop 6 is anticipated to sport a dedicated Copilot button on the keyboard deck for quickly accessing Windows Copilot.

Microsoft will reportedly provide a brighter display on the Surface Pro 10 with support for HDR content. It is said to feature rounded edges on the display and the screen could have an anti-reflective coating. It might come with a resolution of either 1,440 x 2,160 or 1,920 x 2,880. It is expected to feature an NFC reader for commercial customers and a wider FoV webcam with Windows Studio Effects. In addition to this it might include an updated Type Cover accessory with a dedicated Copilot button.

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Microsoft is believed to be working on new versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 with significant design and hardware improvements. They are expected to come with Intel’s latest 14th-generation and Qualcomm X series chips. The tech giant is yet to officially reveal launch plans for the laptops but a media report claims that Microsoft is preparing AI-oriented versions of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 for the spring. They are said to feature next-gen neural processing unit (NPU), along with Intel and Arm-based options.

A report by Windows Central citing sources states that Microsoft Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will be launched in the spring with a choice of either an Intel or an Arm processor. Both models will reportedly include next-gen NPU silicon. The Arm variant could be powered by a custom version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Series chips. They are said to be marketed as Microsoft’s first true next-gen AI PCs by incorporating AI-enabled features.

Microsoft’s Arm-based PCs, codenamed CADMUS, will reportedly be designed to run the next version of Windows, codenamed Hudson Valley. They will reportedly include Microsoft’s AI Windows experiences for 2024 and offer improved performance, battery life, and security on par with Apple silicon. The Intel version of the Surface Pro 10 and Surface Laptop 6 will reportedly run on Intel’s 14th Gen processors.

The Surface Laptop 6 will reportedly get an updated design with thinner bezels, rounded display corners, and new ports. It is said to be offered in 13.8-inch and 15-inch display sizes. The rumoured 13.8-inch display would be an upgrade from the 13.5-inch display on the Surface Laptop 5. Further, the upcoming model could offer two USB Type-C ports and a USB Type-A port alongside a magnetic Surface Connect charging port. Microsoft is expected to include a haptic touchpad on the laptop as well. The Surface Laptop 6 is anticipated to sport a dedicated Copilot button on the keyboard deck for quickly accessing Windows Copilot.

Microsoft will reportedly provide a brighter display on the Surface Pro 10 with support for HDR content. It is said to feature rounded edges on the display and the screen could have an anti-reflective coating. It might come with a resolution of either 1,440 x 2,160 or 1,920 x 2,880. It is expected to feature an NFC reader for commercial customers and a wider FoV webcam with Windows Studio Effects. In addition to this it might include an updated Type Cover accessory with a dedicated Copilot button.

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Realme has teased a new smartphone coming soon, which will have a periscope telephoto camera. While the teaser does not spill what model it could be, rumours are that the company is supposedly teasing its upcoming numbered series smartphone, the Realme 12 Pro+. Though, it could also be the Realme GT5 Pro, which launched in China earlier this year.
The Indian unit of Realme shared an image of a periscope camera on the phone on X, writing, “No Periscope.No Flagship.” Although the brand did not confirm the name of the smartphone, it is believed to be the Realme 12 Pro+. However, some sources suggest it could be the GT5 Pro instead.

Rumours are that the said smartphone will launch in India in the coming months, either by the end of January or early February.
This would be the first smartphone from Realme with a periscope telephoto lens to make it out of China. The last and first Relame smartphone to have a periscope camera that launched in India was the X3 SuperZoom, which launched in the market in 2020. Though Realme also launched the GT5 Pro this year, it remains China-exclusive, and there is no word if the smartphone will make it out of its home market anytime soon.
If the said smartphone is Realme 12 Pro+, it will succeed the Realme 12 Pro, which launched in India back in December 2022. It is also expected that the company could also bring the Realme 12 Pro to the Indian market alongside the Pro+ model.
As of now, there are no details known about the design and specifications of Realme’s upcoming smartphone. We expect to learn more in the coming weeks as the launch nears.

HTech has announced that it is all set to expand the Conor product portfolio in India. The company has revealed that the upcoming product lineup will include smartphones, smart devices and other AIoT products. The Honor Choice earbuds X5 will be the first product of the company to launch early next year.
“We understand the IoT market in India is competitive and consumers expect cutting-edge technology and reliability in connected devices. HONOR maintains a strong focus on product quality and innovation across its range of products,” said the company.
HTech is looking at building an end-to-end supply chain in India, which will help generate around 4,000 new jobs approximately by the end of next year.
“HTech is also providing strong customer support and after-sales service with a network of 400 centers across the country,” the company informed.
Honor plans an IPO
After its separation from Huawei in 2020, Honor, now China’s leading smartphone vendor in Q3, is contemplating an Initial Public Offering (IPO) as a strategic move to diversify its funding sources.
Honor’s board has issued a notice outlining the company’s intention to optimise its shareholding structure, attract varied capital, and enter the capital market through an IPO. However, the notice does not provide specific details regarding the financial aspects, location, or timetable of the proposed transaction.
In preparation for the IPO, Honor will also revamp its board of directors to ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements, with an emphasis on fostering greater diversity within the board.