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Chethan Rao
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Chethan loves writing and has worked in the industry for over 10 years. He enjoys classic cinema, gaming, basketball, and history in no particular order. In his free time, Chethan can be found making travel plans or watching documentaries.

Qualcomm Could Soon Launch ‘Snapdragon Edition’ Devices
By Chethan Rao · December 3, 2021
Reddit Update Brings Live Comments And New Animations
Reddit is rolling out a new update for its service with a handful of visual…
By Chethan Rao · December 3, 2021
Motorola Edge S30 Reaches FCC With 33W Fast Charging
The Motorola Edge S30 has leaked on multiple occasions. The phone is likely to be…
By Chethan Rao · December 3, 2021
Facebook Protect Users Would Be Mandated To Enable 2FA
Facebook is putting in additional steps to protect accounts at the most risk of hacking…
By Chethan Rao · December 3, 2021
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Uses Samsung Foundry’s 4nm Process
Qualcomm took the wraps off the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 mobile SoC earlier this…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
Some Pixel 6 Owners Facing Network Connectivity Issues
Despite Google’s attempts to minimize the number of bugs on new Pixels, it seems like…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro Finally Listed On ARCore Support Document
Google broadened its augmented reality capabilities with the announcement of ARCore a few years ago.…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
YouTube Premium Users Can Now Access ‘Listening Controls’
YouTube began testing a “Listening controls” feature in May which brings a new UI in…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
Twitter Restricts Sharing ‘Private Media’ Belonging To Others
Twitter is introducing new rules that ban the sharing of “private media” without permission. The…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
Google Sued For Alleged Violation Of ‘Don’t Be Evil’ Policy
Three former employees of Google have sued the tech giant, alleging a breach of its…
By Chethan Rao · December 2, 2021
Here’s What Your Messaging Apps Can Share With The FBI
Although messaging apps promise secure encryption protocols, there’s always a lingering fear of the potential…
By Chethan Rao · December 1, 2021
November 2021 Security Update Hits Unlocked Galaxy S10 In The US
After releasing the November 2021 security update for international models of the Galaxy S10, Samsung…
By Chethan Rao · December 1, 2021
The Google App Could Soon Offer A Repositioned Search Bar 
The Google app has seen multiple crucial updates on mobile and web versions over the…
By Chethan Rao · December 1, 2021
Foldable Shipments Hit New Record In Q3 2021 Thanks To Samsung
It’s no secret that Samsung dominates the foldable smartphone market with phones like the Galaxy…
By Chethan Rao · December 1, 2021
Google Chat Update Brings Redesigned Bottom Bar & More
A number of Google apps have received the Material You makeover and other tweaks over…
By Chethan Rao · November 30, 2021
Paranoid Android Unveils Sapphire Alpha Based On Android 12
Paranoid Android is no longer the force it used to be. But that isn’t stopping…
By Chethan Rao · November 30, 2021
The Amazon Appstore Is Broken For Android 12 Users
Although the Google Play Store remains the preferred option for Android apps, there are multiple…
By Chethan Rao · November 30, 2021
Samsung Announces New Company-Wide Reforms
Reports emerging out of South Korea have revealed Samsung’s plan to reshuffle its corporate structure.…
By Chethan Rao · November 29, 2021
Leak Reveals Official Name Of Upcoming Qualcomm Chipset
We discovered Qualcomm’s plans to rename its upcoming flagship SoC earlier this month. Now, with…
By Chethan Rao · November 29, 2021
MediaTek Has Fixed A Crucial Security Bug On Its Chipsets 
A whitepaper published by Check Point Research has revealed a security bug/vulnerability affecting MediaTek’s chipset.…
By Chethan Rao · November 26, 2021
MediaTek Dimensity 9000 Phones Won’t Launch Until February 2022
MediaTek recently took the wraps off the 4nm Dimensity 9000 flagship SoC, beating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon…
By Chethan Rao · November 26, 2021
Samsung Galaxy Note Lineup May Be Gone For Good
Samsung didn't refresh the Galaxy Note lineup this year. This led to speculation that the…
By Chethan Rao · November 26, 2021
Spotify Is Testing A Vertical Video Feed Similar To TikTok
There's no denying the impact of TikTok in shaping interactions with modern-day social media or…
By Chethan Rao · November 26, 2021
Unlocked Galaxy S21 In The US Now Getting Android 12
Samsung recently started rolling out the Android 12 update for carrier-locked variants of the Galaxy…
By Chethan Rao · November 25, 2021
Twitter Teams Up With Walmart For ‘Livestream Shopping’
Twitter is testing a “Livestream Shopping” event in the U.S. courtesy of a new partnership…
By Chethan Rao · November 25, 2021
WhatsApp Will Soon Let You Create Custom Stickers
Users can enhance their WhatsApp experience with third-party sticker packs. However, the app doesn’t offer…
By Chethan Rao · November 24, 2021
Download The Expert Raw Camera App For The Galaxy S21 Ultra
Samsung is launching the Expert RAW camera app for the Galaxy S21 Ultra to help…
By Chethan Rao · November 24, 2021
Leak Details 2022 Lineup Of Samsung Tablets & Earbuds
A leak has popped up which offers a detailed glimpse at the 2022 tablets lineup…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
WhatsApp Audio Messages Could Get Playback Speed Controls
WhatsApp is constantly updated with new features and functionality. The app’s beta version is now…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Sygic Navigation App Can Now Detect Traffic Signs In Real-Time
The developer of the offline GPS navigation app, Sygic, is announcing a game-changing feature across…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
TikTok TV App Makes Its Way To More TVs Across North America
TikTok is bringing its dedicated TV app, known simply as TikTok TV, to Google TV…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Verizon Pleased With FCC’s Approval Of TracFone Acquisition
Verizon has expressed contentment with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approving its acquisition of prepaid…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Huawei Jokes About ‘Black Friday Sale’ For The US Market
Huawei has been cut off from the American market following a ban imposed by the…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Instagram Could Soon Let You Add Music To Feed Posts 
Instagram has permitted the use of music on Stories or Reels in several countries. The…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Disneyland Getting ‘Hey, Disney’ Voice Assistant By 2022
Currently limited to rooms in The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, the “Hey,…
By Chethan Rao · November 23, 2021
Recent Roku Update May Have Broken The YouTube TV App
The YouTube TV app has been absent from the Roku Channel Store since April this…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
Personalized Warnings Could Bring Down Hate Speech On Twitter
A new research has found that personalized warnings for Twitter users could help bring down…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
Pixel 6 Pro Lags Behind The Galaxy S21 In 5G Performance
Google debuted the Tensor SoC with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro last month.…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 Is The First To Support LPDDR5X RAM 
Samsung unveiled its LPDDR5X DRAM module just two weeks ago. American memory firm Micron Technology…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
OnePlus 10 Pro May Skip The Periscope Camera
Although the OnePlus 10 Pro is still a few months away from launch, a handful…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
New Samsung Website Showcases Its Range Of Foldable Displays
Samsung’s expertise with foldable screens is unparalleled in the market today. The same can be…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
WhatsApp For Android Is Getting Message Reaction Notifications
WhatsApp is rolling out version 2.21.24.8 of the app via the beta channel, revealing the…
By Chethan Rao · November 22, 2021
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 Could Be Missing This S Pen Feature
Although Samsung launched the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and the Z Flip 3 in August,…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
Fitness Section And Videos Disappear From Samsung Health App
The Samsung Health app is a good resource for fitness materials, with information on workouts…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
Twitter Finally Bringing ‘Tips’ to Android Users
Twitter is bringing its tipping feature to Android. It was previously limited to iOS users…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
DuckDuckGo For Android Gets App Tracking Protection
DuckDuckGo is one of the most popular search engines out there. It serves as a…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
Multiple US States Are Investigating Instagram’s Practices 
Meta is facing an investigation by a group of state attorneys general into the company’s…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
MediaTek Reveals Dimensity 9000 Chip With Cortex-X2 Core
MediaTek has officially unveiled its latest high-end chipset known as the Dimensity 9000. Although the…
By Chethan Rao · November 19, 2021
TikTok Takes More Steps To Combat Dangerous Challenges
TikTok is acting against the continued spread of dangerous challenges and hoaxes on its platform.…
By Chethan Rao · November 18, 2021
Google’s 2nd Gen Pixel Stand Finally Up For Pre-Order
Google unveiled the 2nd gen Pixel Stand alongside the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro…
By Chethan Rao · November 18, 2021
Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra Could Offer Dual Front Cameras With Notch
We’ve come across a handful of leaks and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8…
By Chethan Rao · November 18, 2021
Moto G200 Launched Along With Four New Moto G Phones
Motorola has revealed its latest lineup of Moto G smartphones, starting with the Moto G200.…
By Chethan Rao · November 18, 2021