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Apple launched three new iPhone models including iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR alongside updated Apple Watch Series 4 at the event. As expected, the new iPhones and Apple Watch models are more expensive than their predecessors. However, Apple did announce a product, which will be technically free: iOS 12. Apple iOS 12, the next version of Apple’s mobile operating system, will be available for download tonight for the general public. The Cupertino-based company had first revealed iOS 12 at its annual developer conference, WWDC 2018 in May and the update should start rolling out to all compatible iPhones, iPad and iPod starting 10.30PM in India. The new version of iOS promises to make even your old iPhone faster and more secure. Apple is focusing on performance enhancements this time around instead of adding new features to the operating system. So, if you have an iPhone or iPod or iPad then here is how you can prepare your device for Apple iOS 12: Step 1: Check i

Here’s our step-by-step guide to switch telecom operator while retaining your existing mobile number. Over the past few years, there has been a tremendous growth in the number of smartphone users in India. Thanks to free calling, roaming and affordable internet, it has now helped to connect the unconnected. With intense competition, telecom operators are now offering attractive tariff plans. There are times where we are not pleased with our telecom operator. Be it because the other operator has better network or tariff plans that offer better value for money. Earlier, switching telecom operators required users to change number too, but that is not the case anymore, thanks to Mobile Number Portability (MNP). It allows you to switch operators while retaining your existing number. If you are looking forward to switch your operator, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to go about it. How to port your mobile number to a different operator Step One To begin with, you’ll firs

Here's how to use dual-SIM on iPhone XS, XS Max, and iPhone XR. Apple has finally pushed out iOS 12.1 update to enable dual-SIM functionality on the iPhone XS , iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR . Unlike Android smartphones where you get two physical SIM card slots, Apple’s dual-SIM feature works differently across the world, except China. The latest Apple iPhone users have an option of one physical SIM and one eSIM as part of dual-SIM functionality, although as of now only Reliance Jio and Airtel are offering the eSIM option. Apple did mention Vodafone during the iPhone launch presentation, but unfortunately, the company is yet to provide eSIM services in India. Needless to say that physical Nano-SIM card option works the same way as any other phone, but eSIM option is usually enabled from operator’s side. Here’s how you can enable dual-SIM on your iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone XR if you are on Airtel (first reported by FoneArena). Steps to enable dual SIM on iPhone XS,

Almost all Android smartphones today come with support for dual-SIM card slots, allowing users to use two different numbers on a single device. Officially you cannot use two WhatsApp accounts in one smartphone. However, companies like Xiaomi, Samsung, Vivo, Oppo, Huawei and Honor now offer 'Dual Apps' or 'Dual Mode' feature (the name may differ from brand to brand) which allows users to run two different accounts of the same chat app. This means you need not carry two smartphones just to use two WhatsApp accounts. Wondering how? Here's a ready-to-use guide. First, let's start with the name and location every manufacturer uses for this feature: Samsung: Dual Messenger Settings > Advance features > Dual Messenger Xiaomi (MIUI): Dual apps Settings > Dual Apps Oppo: Clone Apps Settings > Clone Apps Vivo: App clone Settings > App clone Asus: Twin apps Settings > Twin apps Huawei and Honor: App Twin Settings >

Photo-sharing app Instagram has rolled out a new feature to make it easier for people to find your profile by a simple scan. Called Nametag, this feature has been rolled out globally for Instagram users on both Android and Apple IOS platforms. Nametag is a customizable identification card that is said to be unique for each user. Here is how you can use the new Nametag feature: 1.Open Instagram app 2.Go to your profile and tap on three lines at the top 3.Tap on the first option "Nametag" 4.This will open a new window that will show your nametag with your profile's name 5.Other Instagram users can scan this nametag to follow you 6.At the top of screen you will find an option to customize your nametag by choosing among colour, selfie and emoji. These then become the background on your nametag screen 7.Below your nametag, you will see an option to 'scan a nametag', which as the name suggests will allow you to scan the nametags of

In view of over around 50 million Facebook accounts getting hacked recently, it becomes more important that we take necessary steps to secure our accounts. This can be done by activating two-factor authentication on our Facebook accounts. A two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account and will make it less vulnerable to hacking . Here are the steps you need to take to activate two-factor authentication on your Facebook account. 1.Login to your Facebook account 2.Click on the inverted triangle option on the top right and go to ‘Settings’ 3.Go to ‘Security and Login’ 4.Under ‘Security and Login’, you’ll see options like ‘Change password’ and ‘Login with your profile picture’. Below that lies ‘Two-factor authentication’. 5.Click or tap on ‘Use two-factor authentication’ Now you have two ways you can set two-factor authentication up. First is the ‘Text message’ option and the second is the one that asks to use an authentication app like Googl