Why is the 3G shutdown happening? Nowadays, 3G networks are simply outdated and too slow. They also take up valuable space that 4G and 5G networks rely on, aren’t very cost-effective and can even drain your phone’s battery quicker, among other problems. So, in short, for the good of technology and you, 3G needs to go. You might also be wondering why 3G and 4G or 5G can’t live in harmony together....

The power button or the lock/unlock button is the most auspicious physical key in any Android device, even any smartphone device. This is the only key that helps the user to get logged in to the device, although the shut down is possible through the software also. This important key has so much usage that if due to any case it gets damaged then you shall get really restricted. You won’t be able to lock/unlock the device easily, not even you would be able to power on/off the device smoothly....

The first thing that you need to do, is to gain access to their computer via a social engineering attack. Preferably one that utilizes a Powershell script that creates a reverse connection to your attack system. Why Powershell? We don’t want Anti-Virus to alert any administrators or the users of our penetration test and Anti-Virus software rarely categorized Powershell scripts as malicious. You could craft your own Powershell script, but since the Social Engineering Toolkit already provides a means to do this, let’s use that tool instead....

These technologies and their developing successors, collectively known as extended reality (XR), are coalescing – along with other building blocks such as blockchain, cryptocurrencies and NFTs, artificial intelligence, 3D design, holography, IoT, 5G and 6G, cloud and edge computing – into the concept of the ‘metaverse’, which can be thought of as the entirety of the resulting immersive internet experience, once all the pieces are connected. In many ways, the metaverse is the next, 3D version of the web and is based on many of the same technologies as Web3, with a similar decentralised, user-driven focus....

Here is an useful tip for Samsung Galaxy S II owners. As we all know, Samsung Galaxy S II is an Android device featured with almost each and every feature which should be present in a high-end smartphone. The interesting feature about which I am going to talk about in this article is the “Wi-Fi Direct”. What is Wi-Fi Direct? Wi-Fi direct is a feature available in Samsung Galaxy S II....

But how secure is your smartphone against would-be snoopers and hackers? I hope you’re using some kind of security system on your gadget to protect your privacy. Surprisingly, over one-third of smartphone users don’t even bother to use even the simplest 4-digit passcode to secure their gadgets. Now that’s one security lapse that you shouldn’t ever do. Currently, there are a number of ways to lock and unlock our phones – face scans, thumbprints, irises, passcodes, patterns, and more....

But now, WhatsApp beta update 2.22.7.4 shows a new feature ‘Keep and Unkeep Disappearing messages’ by which you can take complete control of disappearing messages. This feature is currently seen by WABetaInfo 2.22.7.4 version. The update is currently under development and is supposed to roll out to beta testers, followed by all users in the upcoming days. WhatsApp Beta revealed Keep and Unkeep Disappearing Messages WhatsApp introduced disappearing messages feature to just makes sure you don’t leave a digital copy of the things you want to say and then forget on the instant messaging service....

Following the announcement of the latest Android update — the first that doesn’t share its name with a dessert — the first eligible devices were the Google Pixel, Google Essential, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T Pro. For everyone else, updates are projected to come in waves throughout the remainder of the year, and for some phone owners, into the first quarter of 2020… and beyond. Look below for your device OnePlus 6 & 6T At the time of publication, the OnePlus 6 began receiving updates; however, they were paused to address an issue with the fingerprint scanner....

There are fundamental differences of approach between security audit, assurance, and testing. For this piece, I’m going to omit InfoSec testing: though it can form part of an audit, testing is usually concerned with the verification of technical things, not of people and procedures. A few years ago, I decided to seek out a professional audit certification, to improve my chances of getting some InfoSec audit-based work. This seemed straightforward....

This dreadful occurrence has probably happened to you at least once or twice. And it’s always at the worst possible time when you can’t afford to go minutes without your phone, let alone hours or days while getting it replaced or repaired. But does this scenario have to be a death sentence for your smartphone? Is there anything you can do to save it before it’s too late? While we can’t guarantee that these tips will rescue every drenched phone in existence, we can tell you that they’ll increase your chances of rescuing your phone before too much damage takes place....

In Summary Power User menu was first introduced in Windows 8. Microsoft brought it to Windows 10 due to popular demand. The Power User menu is basically a context menu that provides quick access to some of Windows 10’s more advanced or frequently used features. Windows 10 Power User menu can be customized using third-party software like Win+X Menu editor. With Windows 8, the Start menu was completely removed. Instead, Microsoft introduced a hidden feature called “Power User Menu”....

That’s where antennas come in. With them, you can receive so many channels, all of which will arrive for free. Tap or click here for a tool that will show all available free TV channels in your area. Maybe you remember the bunny ears from back in the day, or perhaps you recall the giant ones that used to sit on top of homes. These days there are many options when it comes to antennas, both indoor and outdoor....

However, the latest reports claim some limitations that Whatsapp may bring for users to use this feature. The limitations are that the Whatsapp multi-device feature will be available to Whatsapp Web and desktop version only. This means the feature will not be coming to smartphones, at least in the beginning. Whatsapp Multi-Device Support Limitations WABetaInfo has shared a screenshot of multi-device support in the beta testing phase on Whatsapp Web, desktop, and Facebook Portal....

Together, they mark two of the biggest shopping days of the year, and offer huge deals, slashed prices and bargains. But what, other than their dates, makes Black Friday so different from Cyber Monday? Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday OK, you’ve heard the hype surrounding both Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Everyone goes crazy for the best deals of the year, but are there different sales on Friday than there are on Monday?...

Just a few weeks ago, we have seen the instant messaging app, WhatsApp, got a new feature which is known as “Delete For Everyone” the feature let users delete the sent messages within 7 minutes. Recently, the reports from WABetaInfo throws lights on the two new features. The first feature will let users switch between a video and voice call, or vice versa, seamlessly, without ending the current call. Well, the feature was first spotted way back in July 2017....

Recently, Meta-owned WhatsApp has officially rolled out some significant features, including the Message Reaction, the ability to share 2GB size files, and an increased limit of Group Members for both iOS and Android. Last month, WABetaInfo also caught this new Companion mode in beta named “Register Device as Companion,” which is related to linking a new mobile device with the same account, but there were not many details about this....

Need to mute an oversharing uncle or old friend who just won’t quit? Tap or click here to learn how. Then there’s the advertising. Estimates show spending on political ads will hit a new record high in 2020. But how will social media platforms and other tech companies handle these ads, since there’s a history of many being deliberately misleading? Some, like Spotify, are suspending political advertising altogether. We’ll tell you why....

Recently, a new feature came that lets you see an indicator on chats when someone replies to your status update. This feature is Status Reply Indicator. Soon You Can Add Cover Photos On Whatsapp Business According to WABetaInfo, the company is rolling out a new feature that lets users add cover photos for their business. However, it’s still available to desktop beta users. Earlier, WhatsApp Business for iOS got the ability to set cover photos....

With constant changes and improvements, WhatsApp has grown and been affirmed. Now it is getting ready for another novelty, which will allow all its users to change the phone number associated with WhatsApp. The most used instant messaging application WhatsApp is associated with the users’ phone number and has not allowed it to change directly. Of course, now anyone could simply change and alert the contacts. With the new feature, which is about to arrive, this can be done directly within the app....

You can also share the “Forwarded many times” message to a single chat at the same time. According to the latest reports, the platform is bringing change in this. A tipster WABetaInfo, claims that Whatsapp is adding limits to forwarding messages to reduce spam and stop spreading misinformation on the platform. Whatsapp is working on a new limit for sharing forwarded messages. The new limit is that the forwarded message will be shared to only one group chat at a time....