Techies Corner

How to enable Google Maps ‘Incognito Mode’?

“When you turn on Incognito mode in Maps, your activity—like the places you search or get directions to—won’t be saved to your Google Account...” - Google (tweet)

To enable/disable:
 - Tap your profile photo in the upper right corner of 'Google Maps' app
 - Hit "Turn on incognito mode" / " Turn off Incognito mode"
(Will see your profile photo turn into a little spy icon and Maps will display a black bar on top, indicating that Incognito mode is ON)

Currently available on Android and soon for iOS devices.

#TechMix - Access WA from multiple devices, Youtube's Makeup, Twitter's Topics

* WhatsApp can soon be accessed from multiple mobile (Android & iOS) devices using the same account.
 - Currently, users can use WhatsApp web for accessing from multiple desktop web browsers simultaneously!
> It is expected that WhatsApp may soon release 'Dark mode' officially.
> Be aware that WhatsApp may permanently ban you if you are member of a group with malicious names.
   (Tip: Admins can make use of  'Group Info Restriction' feature to prevent members from changing the names)

 * Google AR Beauty Try-On (alpha) tool makes use of machine learning and AR that allows the viewers on YouTubers to try on makeup virtually while watching and following along the makeup tutorial at the same time!


 * Twitter introduces 'Topics' feature that allows users to follow specific topics to discover the Tweets they are interested and care about.

Motorola E6s | Camera (Photo/Video) Samples (Morning/Day/Night) | SAR info | Unboxing

Specs:
Rear Cam: 13 MP + 2 MP dual
Front Cam: 8 MP
Display: 15.5cm HD+ (720*1560) Max Vision (6.1")
Memory: 4GB
Storage: 64GB
Processor: 2.0 GHz Octa-core (MediaTek Helio P22)
Battery: 3000 mAh | Charger: Micro USB 10W
Dual SIM (Micro + Nano) & MicroSD card slots
Security: Fingerprint reader
Weight: 149.7 gms
Audio: Single speaker / 2 mics
BT 4.2 | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
OS: Android Pie (v9)
SAR: Head SAR: 0.284 W/kg | Body-worn SAR: 1.250 W/kg

In the box:
Moto E6s phone
10W charger, USB Cable,
Quick Start Guide, Safety Guide,
SIM jacket, Protective cover.

Pros (for the sold price range):
 - Storage and Memory
 - Slim and less weight
 - Display
 - Interior and close-up (cam) shots are good
 - Stock Android

Cons (for the sold price range):
 - Battery charging is very slow
 - Avg. camera (exterior) and battery
 - Face unlock doesn't work or not effective

Note:
Unboxing is made with normal cam and no special effects added :-P

#XploreMore --> http://hybridtechies.com

Officially verify fake news on WhatsApp!

WhatsApp has launched a new fact-checking service that can help users verify any spread news.

One of the prime reasons for this was the way, most users would share messages without verifying the source or authenticity of it.

Checkpoint TipLine, which is essentially a chatbot that can verify any piece of news you send it.

>> To try verifying a news:

- You can send/forward a message (links, text messages, or photos they think could be fake) to WhatsApp Checkpoint TipLine on +91 9643000888 or via this
- And it will ask you to confirm if you want to go ahead with the verification.
- Once confirmed, it will look up the information with the help of Proto (an Indian startup) to conclude if the news is true, false, misleading or disputed.

WhatsApp hopes users will have a word with the Checkpoint TipLine before forwarding messages with sensitive material.

Thanks for your support in reducing fake news! :-)

Note: This still seems to be in initial stage and expected to grow better.


*