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WhatsApp is one of those instant messaging applications which has you might find on every next Android or iOS smartphone. Even laptop and PC users are widely relying on this Meta-owned instant messaging service. WhatsApp is frequently getting new services and tools in form of updates that have been improving the user experience. WhatsApp has borrowed some features from Facebook and Instagram. One of the most recent features that WhatsApp has introduced is the message reaction. This new option has been long-awaited as is borrowed from both Facebook and Instagram.

WhatsApp Message  Emoji Reaction Feature: How To React To Any Message On WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has been working on the message reaction feature for a while. This feature was earlier in the testing phase and was available with the beta version. But now, WhatsApp has started rolling out the stable update in a phased manner and you should get the option to react to messages soon.

With the latest feature, WhatsApp users will now be able to react with different emojis. Currently, users are only able to only reply to a message. The option to react to any text has been missing all this while. With the surging demand, WhatsApp has finally brought this option to the audience on a mass level. But what exactly do you need to do to use the emoji reaction feature on WhatsApp? Below are the steps:

How Can You React To Any Message With Emojis On WhatsApp?

Step 1: In order to use the emoji react feature on WhatsApp messages you will need to have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your smartphone. If you already have WhatsApp installed check if it’s updated to the latest version. You complete the manual update via Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Step 2: From the WhatsApp home page, open any chat window where you wish to use the emoji reaction feature.

Step 3: Press and hold the text message on which you want to react with an emoji. You will see the emoji tab pop up. Select the emoji that you want to send as a reaction. That’s all you need to do to react to any message with an emoji on WhatsApp.

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• Amazon Prime Video has announced the launch Amazon Prime Store
• It allows users to rent regional and international movies
• The prices of the movies on Prime Video range from Rs. 69 to Rs. 499

Amazon Prime Video has announced the launch Amazon Prime Store for its customers and non-customers in India. The newly launched Amazon Prime Store will allow you to rent regional and international movies on its platform. This newly launched Store allows users to pay for one movie instead of paying for the entire platform.

It is worth noting that this is quite similar to Google’s rent a movie option. Plus, it is for Prime and non-prime users, which means you don’t need to buy Amazon Prime access. The prices of the movies range from Rs. 69 to Rs. 499.

Also, if you rent a movie, then it will be available for 30 days, but if the user starts watching the movie, then he or she will lose access in 48 hours and if you miss the deadline, then you will no longer get the access of the film. However, to rent the movie, you have to follow these steps.

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Steps To Rent Movie Via Amazon Prime Store

Step 1: You need to open the application on the phone or in the browser on your personal computer or laptop.

Step 2: After opening the app, you will see the new Store tab. Now, you have to choose the movie you want to rent from all categories in the store.

Step 3: Now, click on the movie and click on the rent button. However, for that, you need to sign in to the Amazon account.

Step 4: After signing in, you need to choose the payment mode to clear the rent. You are allowed to make clear payments via your credit or debit cards. Notably, the company does not support any UPI payments at the moment.

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Nothing is gearing up for its first smartphone launch this year which might be dubbed Nothing Phone (1). The rumor mill has been giving insights on the upcoming Android phone by the London-based startup founded by Carl Pei. Nothing already has hosted an event for its upcoming smartphone where the brand revealed a few details. Nothing has revealed its first smartphone will offer a near-stock Android experience which is one of the biggest highlights expected from the upcoming phone.

During the event, Nothing also revealed users will get to experience the Nothing OS launcher even before the handset goes official across the globe. Its expected availability was due in April 2022 which is now being processed in a phased manner across all the markets. The Nothing Launcher has been made available for the audience so that they can have an experience beforehand. This is one of the brand’s strategies to bring a maximum number of users on board.

The company has currently released the beta version of the Nothing Launcher for Android users all across the globe. The dedicated launcher for Nothing Phone (1) and all upcoming Nothing series phones can be downloaded from the Google Play Store on Android smartphones. But what are the steps to download and use the Nothing Launcher on any Android smartphone? Is the Nothing Launcher compatible with all Android smartphones from different brands? Details are as follows:

Nothing Launcher Android: Are All Android Phones Compatible With Nothing Launcher (Beta Build)?

The Nothing Launcher is now available for download via Google Play Store on all Android phones. This launcher is currently available in its beta build. The stable version will be introduced alongside the first Nothing smartphone, i.e, the Nothing Phone (1). While the launcher is available for download at the Google Play Store, it isn’t compatible with all Android smartphones.

The Nothing Launcher is currently supported on a handful of premium Android phones, including the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5. The beta version of the Nothing Launcher is also supported on the high-end Samsung Galaxy S21 and the Galaxy S22 series.

You might get a compatibility error if you try and install the Nothing Launcher beta build using Google Play Store on any other Android phone apart from the aforementioned models. The brand has assured more devices will be added to the compatibility list but hasn’t confirmed which devices are next in the pipeline.

Nevertheless, multiple Android users have reportedly successfully installed and used the Nothing Launcher (beta) via APK file. You can give this a try if in case you don’t own a Pixel or Samsung Galaxy S series model mentioned above.

How To Install And Use Nothing Launcher On Any Android Smartphone?

Step 1: Open Google Play Store and search Nothing Launcher by Nothing Technology Limited.

Step 2: Click on ‘Install’. Make sure you have toggled on the “trusted source” settings on your handset.

Step 3: Once the app is installed, you can try out the features.

Now, if you don’t own any of the above-listed Pixel series or Samsung Galaxy S series models, you can download the APK file separately via the web to use the Nothing Launcher.

Step 1: Open any web browser and go to the Google homepage.

Step 2: Type in Nothing Launcher APK file download and hit enter.

Step 3: You’ll get multiple links offering free APK files for the Nothing Launcher. If you have been using any specific website to download third-party Android apps APK, use it to download the Nothing Launcher APK.

Step 4: Complete the remaining setup process to use the Nothing Launcher on any brand’s Android smartphone.

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YouTube has come a long way in the last decade. It is one of the biggest online platforms that host user-generated as well professional videos. Its popularity has been at its peak ever since the brand monetized the platform allowing content creators to earn money. Google has been improving the payment services on its platform and is frequently working on new ways to help content creators generate more money.

The Super Thanks is one of those features that YouTube has been testing. Introduced last year, the YouTube Super Thanks feature has been available in the beta version until now. But the company has now expanded this option to multiple countries (up to 68) following which all eligible content creators will be able to access via the YouTube Partner Program. What exactly is the YouTube Super Thanks feature and how can you make use of this feature to earn money? Read on to know:

What Is YouTube Super Thanks?

The YouTube Super Thanks is a dedicated service for YouTube content creators that lets them earn money as donations from their subscribers. This option isn’t readily activated on the platform. You will have to perform some manual steps to enable the Super Thanks option for your YouTube channel. If in case you own a YouTube channel and wish to activate this feature, you need to follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Open YouTube and login into your official YouTube Studio account. You will need to download the YouTube Studio app separately from Google Play Store or Apple App Store to complete this process.

Step 2: Now go to the “Menu” option which is placed on the top left corner of the YouTube app/website’s home screen.

Step 3: You will need to select the “Monetization” option.

Step 4: Scroll down to the Supers option. You might need to setup this option first. You will get the steps to do the same on your screen.

Step 5: You will now be able to locate the “Super Thanks” option. Toggle it on and you are all set.

It is worth adding that the Super Thanks feature is currently available in limited markets. This option has been rolled out to 68 countries as of now. Therefore, not all YouTube content creators will have an access to this feature. If in case, you see the Super Thanks feature missing from your YouTube Studio app, chances are Google is yet to bring this option to your region. You will be able to activate the Super Thanks option on YouTube once it’s rolled out to your country.

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Back in 2021, Google started working on a new app to help the audience to transfer data from iOS devices to Android. The company has finally released the stable version of the “Switch To Android” app for iPhone users. The latest app by Google will allow iPhone users to easily transfer content from their old iPhones to new Android smartphones. How can you download and use the latest “Switch To Android” app to move your data from your old iPhone to a new Android device? Below are the steps:

Switch To Android App Makes It Hassle-Free To Transfer Data From iPhones To Android

Google has officially released the stable version of the “Switch To Android” application. The dedicated app for data transfers between iOS to Android ecosystem has been now added to Apple’s App Store. With the availability of this new app, iPhone users will now get the option to transfer all the necessary data from their old iPhones wireless to their new Android phones.

This is one of the most useful apps that will simplify the migration process between iOS and Android phones and tablets. It is worth mentioning that Apple already has a similar application available on its platform that lets Android users easily transfer data from old Android phones to iOS devices.

Google might be slightly delayed with bringing the stable version of this app to the Apple App Store, but finally is catering to the audience’s high demand for this app. With this app available, users will be able to transfer all the data wirelessly from one device to another. Earlier, this process required one to use any third-party app or wired connection with laptops or PCs to copy-paste content.

How To Transfer Data From iOS to Android Using ‘Switch to Android’ App

Step 1: You will need to download the Switch to Android app on your respective devices to begin with the data transfer process. Open the App Store and do the same.

Step 2: Once the installation is complete, follow the on-screen steps to move the data from iOS to Android devices.

Step 3: Since the entire process is completed using Wi-Fi, make sure you have an active Wi-Fi connection that can be accessed on both devices. The pairing process will be initiated on the required devices using a QR code scan.

Step 4: Make sure you have cleaned your older device if you plan to switch to the new Android phone entirely and not use the older device going forward. This will make sure your data doesn’t land in the wrong hands if anyhow the privacy is compromised.

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Instagram is used by millions of Android and iOS users across the globe. The photo-sharing application has become a favorite destination for content creators since its venture in the social media space. The Meta-owned social media application has been getting a fair share of updates for new features and services that further enhances the user experience on its platform. Over the years, Instagram has improved the content sharing on its platform.

Instagram’s Direct Messaging option has also been upgraded multiple times with new features. Even the privacy factors have been improved with Instagram messaging and the overall platform’s services. But despite all measures, you might at times have to delete some content that might have been shared by any of your Instagram contacts or the ones that you have saved on your Instagram profile.

Are there any ways to restore old chats or deleted Instagram content? Well, you will be relieved to know that Instagram does offer the provision to download deleted content from its platform. If you want to know the steps, take a look below:

Steps To Restore Deleted Instagram Content And Chats

It is worth mentioning that you can only restore old deleted Instagram content including images, videos, reels, and IGTV videos. There is no direct way to restore old deleted chats. For that, you need to keep a backup of the chat. Also, the aforementioned Instagram content doesn’t get permanently deleted. They are moved to the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder from where you can restore the required data. To do so, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the Instagram mobile application on your Android or iOS devices. You can also perform these steps on the Instagram desktop version. Make sure you are logged into your profile to proceed with the data restore.

Step 2: Go to your profile and click on the menu option (three horizontal lines) placed on the top left corner.

Step 3: Now, click on the “Your activity” option.

Step 4: Scroll down to the “Recently deleted” menu. Tap on it.

Step 5: You now need to select the image, video, or other profile posts that you would want to restore.

Step 6: From the more option (positioned on the top right), select “Restore”.

Step 7: Once you complete the aforementioned step, the data will be restored to your Instagram profile.

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