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Snapchat Plus Subscription: Everything You Should Know About It

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Snapchat is likely to introduce its paid services for its users on the platform. The Snapchat Plus paid subscription will provide exclusive and pre-release features to users. This development comes after Twitter user Alessandro Paluzzi revealed that the company is testing this feature internally.

“We’re doing early internal testing of Snapchat Plus, a new subscription service for Snapchatters. We’re excited about the potential to share exclusive, experimental, and pre-release features with our subscribers, and learn more about how we can best serve our community,” As per the official statement.

Meanwhile, Paluzzi posted on Twitter and claims that the upcoming services will cost you 4.59 euros ( close to Rs. 377 per month) for per month or 45.99 euros for one year. Besides, the upcoming services will allow the user to post content stories, scroll through features, and play games.

It is worth noting that the company has not revealed much information about all features; however, Snapchat Plus users will allow pinning friends on the top of their list, special badge on their profiles, and exclusive icons. In addition, users will be allowed to see how many people have watched their stories.

Instagram Paid Access

It is important to note that Instagram has launched subscriptions globally so that it can help creators make money via the platform. This feature will allow creators to make money from the followers, brands, advertising, or bonus from the application.

“With Instagram Subscriptions, creators can develop deeper connections with their most engaged followers and grow their recurring monthly income by giving subscribers access to exclusive content and benefits, all within the same platform where they interact with them already,” Instagram explained.

Twitter Paid Services

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has also announced that the app will start offering a new premium membership. The membership has not been launched officially but is expected to be available soon.

Durov said, “Many have been asking us to raise the current limits even further, so we looked into ways to let you go beyond what is already crazy. The problem here is that if we were to remove all limits for everyone, our server and traffic costs would have become unmanageable, so the party would be unfortunately over for everyone.”

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WhatsApp Hacks: How To Forward Images With Caption To Contacts On Android, iOS

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  • WhatsApp now allows users to forward messages with caption
  • Feature available for both Android and iOS devices

WhatsApp is being one of the most downloaded instant messaging applications that you can find on almost every other available Android or Apple iPhone available in the market. The Meta-owned instant messaging application is known for getting frequent updates for a redefined messaging experience. Sending images and videos is one of the important features that is offered by WhatsApp. Users also have the provision to edit images and add highlights or texts while sending any image to their contacts.

WhatsApp also lets users add captions to any media being sent to their contacts. If you are a frequent WhatsApp user, you must have shared photos with your friends and other contacts and also forwarded the received media. But WhatsApp only allowed forwarding images and not the caption.

That’s not the case anymore. WhatsApp has already released an update that will let users forward images without losing the caption. Both Android and iOS smartphone users can use the latest feature that lets users forward photos along with captions. Are there any specific steps that you need to perform to share WhatsApp images with captions? Or the method is the same as the general media forwarding? Read on to know:

How Can We Forward WhatsApp Images To Other Contacts With Captions Intact?

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your respective Android or iOS smartphones.

Step 2: Go to the chat window from where you wish to forward the image to another contact.

Step 3: Tap and hold the image to select it. As soon as you do it, you will see the option to react to the message. However, if you wish to forward the selected image along with the caption, follow the next few steps.

Step 4: After the image is selected, you need to locate the share option which will show up on the top alongside the forward option on top. It is worth adding that you would need to select the “Share” and not the “Forward option” if you want to keep the caption intact before forwarding it to any other contact.

Step 5: Once you perform the aforementioned steps, the image will be forwarded to the desired contacts with the caption. Do not that the “forward” message tag would still be present even if you use the share message feature.

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WhatsApp Manual Group Membership Approval: How Can Admin Approve New Members

When you want to quickly create large groups, WhatsApp group links can be useful. Admins could easily share the link while all relevant users may use it to join the group themselves. Now, a new feature the messaging app is working on may soon change that. WhatsApp is developing a feature that will allow admins to control who can access these links and join a group conversation.

WhatsApp will be introducing admin approval as an optional feature to help admins manage group discussions better. It will be possible to manage group requests with WhatsApp’s upcoming Group Membership Approval feature. The user who wishes to use the group invite link after enabling the group admin feature will need to get manual approval from the admin. The notification of the request will be visible in the group chat.

How Will This Group Membership Approval Feature Work?

When it becomes available, the Admin Approval feature on WhatsApp will need to be manually turned on for each group admins want the tool to work in. In the group settings, the toggle to turn it on or off will be available as “group membership approval”. Every time the feature is turned on or off, it will appear in the group settings as “group membership approval.”

Once the group membership approval function is enabled, admins will find the requests for the same person waiting in a separate sub-section in the Group Info section each time they attempt to join the group using a shareable link. From here, admins can choose which users to allow into the group.

Steps To Approve A Member In WhatsApp Group By Admin

According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently limited to beta users only. It will soon be available for stable versions of the app on both Android and iOS. Although the feature is in development, we can speculate how it can be used. If you’re a WhatsApp group admin, you can approve or deny member requests by following mentioned steps:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp Messenger on your mobile phone.

Step 2: Open your group.

Step 3: Then tap Group settings.

Step 4: Tap Add next to the group to approve members. That’s it.

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WhatsApp Payments: How To Add A Bank Account Via Settings And Chats

WhatsApp is a highly popular and widely used social media messaging platform. The Meta-owned app is used by billions of people all around the world. You can exchange messages with an active internet connection after installing WhatsApp on your Android phone. Not only this but linking your bank account to WhatsApp Messenger allows you to send and receive payments.

A user has to first initiate a payment to a contact before using WhatsApp Pay. They can set up their UPI account on WhatsApp once the request has been received from the other hand. If you’re new to WhatsApp Pay, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add a bank account through settings and chats.

Steps To Add A Bank Account In WhatsApp Pay From Settings

Step 1: Open WhatsApp Messenger on your mobile phone.

Step 2: Go to the ‘Settings’ section.

Step 3: Select ‘Payments’ and tap on ‘Add New Account’.

Step 4: Press ‘Accept’ and then tap ‘Continue’ to accept WhatsApp Pay’s terms and privacy policy.

Step 5: Now you will see a list of banks that you can link with WhatsApp Pay. Tap ‘Verify via SMS’ after selecting the bank name you prefer.

Step 6: Your phone will display a pre-filled SMS with a verification code. To send this message and authenticate your account, tap ‘Send’.

Step 7: Next, tap the bank account you wish to add to send and receive payments with WhatsApp. Tap ‘Done’.

Steps To Add A Bank Account In WhatsApp Pay From Chats

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and go to the chat of the person you’d like to send money to.

Step 2: Click the ‘Payments’ icon.

Step 3: Type in the amount you’d want to send. Now, tap ‘Next’ and then ‘Get Started’.

Step 4: Click the ‘Accept’ button. Tap ‘Continue’ to accept the company’s terms of service.

Step 5: Select the name of the bank you would like to connect with WhatsApp Pay. Now, tap ‘Verify via SMS’.

Step 6: Tap the bank account you want to add to send and receive payments with WhatsApp. Tap ‘Continue’.

Step 7: Click ‘Next’ after verifying your debit card details to return to your payment message.

WhatsApp payments use UPI (Unified Payments Interface) which is supported by the majority of major banks. In order to make payments, the phone number associated with your WhatsApp account is used to identify your bank account details.

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How To Get Sony LIV Subscription Free: Here Are All Steps

The demand for OTT apps has increased after COVID 19 and several players have come up with new plans to attract users to their platforms. In fact, several telecom players have launched plans that are providing access to these apps.

It is worth noting that the telecom operator has recently announced packs for prepaid and postpaid users. The premium access of the Sony LIV app can be availed by anyone who is using prepaid and postpaid numbers. This development comes a few months after the price was hiked and which is why subscribers are looking for ways to get benefit from the plans.

Similarly, India’s third-largest telecom operator Vodafone-Idea has recently announced packs with Sony LIV access. So, in that way we are listing all those prepaid and postpaid packs of the Vodafone- Idea that will help you to access the Sony LIV app for free.

Vodafone-Idea Sony LIV Plans

Sony LIV With Vi

The telecom operator has launched the SonyLIV add-on pack for its customers at Rs. 100 for 30 days. This 30 days Sony LIV plan also offers 10GB of free data; however, the amount will be added to your bill. This means you have to pay extra Rs. 100 for the services.

This pack allows you to binge all shows, movies, live sports, exclusive content, and all devices, including mobile and television. On the other hand, the prepaid users have to recharge for Rs. 499 and pay extra Rs. 100 to get access to the app for 100 days.

In addition, the app will get SonyLIV premium access by paying Rs. 82 for 30 days. This plan can also be added to the ongoing pack, but you need to pay the extra amount.

“From sports properties like UEFA Champions League, WWE, Bundesliga, UFC to originals like Scam 1992 The Harshad Mehta Story, Maharani, Tabbar, Rocket Boys, Gullak Season 3; regional content like Salute, Kaanekkaane, Shantit Kranti and James and international shows The Good Doctor, Fantasy Island and Magpie Murders, SonyLIV has a bouquet of attractive content offerings appealing to audiences across age groups and interests. In addition to this, Vi offers a rich content library for its customers under Vi Movies & TV (Vi MTV) on the Vi app. ViMTV app has 450+ live TV channels, live news channels, and premium content from other OTT apps,” the company said.

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Want To Schedule An Email In Gmail? Here’s How To Do It

Gmail is currently one of the most widely used email services worldwide. The tech giant keeps on introducing new features to make the app more enticing and user-friendly. One such important feature is email scheduling which enables users to schedule and send both personal and professional emails. This circumstance can occur if you need to contact someone who is in a different time zone than you or remind people about an event that will take place at a certain time.

Google allows you to schedule an email by choosing the date and time you want it to be sent. The scheduling of an email can helps manage the workflow of both you and your colleagues. Besides, the process only takes a few clicks. Let’s check out how to schedule an email in Gmail. The process works roughly the same on the desktop and in the Android and iOS mobile apps.

Steps To Schedule An Email In Gmail On Desktop

The procedure to schedule emails on Gmail using a desktop web browser is as follows:

Step 1: Go to Gmail and log in to your account.

Step 2: On the top left of the screen, tap on the ‘Compose’ button.

Step 3: Draft your email. When you are finished writing a mail, click the down arrow next to send. Click ‘Schedule Send’.

Step 4: Now set a custom send date and time by clicking ‘Pick date & time’.

Steps To Schedule An Email In Gmail On Mobile

As for Gmail mobile app, instead of using the drop-down menu as we did in the desktop online version, you need to press on the three dots icon in the top right corner. The process is the same everywhere else. By following the mentioned below steps, you can easily schedule an email on mobile:

Step 1: Open Gmail on your mobile phone.

Step 2: Click the ‘Compose’ button on the bottom-right of the screen.

Step 3: Draft your email. When you’re finished with writing the mail, tap the ‘More’ icon at the top-right of the screen.

Step 4: Tap Schedule send and choose the preferred time with the help of ‘Pick date & time’ and that’s it.

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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ OTT Release: How To Watch Tom Holland-Starrer On Netflix

The highly acclaimed movie ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ from Marvel Entertainment is now officially available online. Starring Tom Holland, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Zendaya, the marvel movie has been released on Netflix in both English and Hindi language. The superhero movie was released in theatres in December 2021. The movie also bought back iconic villains like Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock, Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin, and Jamie Foxx’s Electro.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Now Streaming On Netflix

The OTT giant Netflix is now streaming the Tom Holland-starring movie ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. Almost after five months, the movie was released on an OTT platform. Netflix has finally set Jon Watts’s directorial to stream on its platform from June 13, 2022.

The Netflix’s official Twitter handle shared the news and captioned it “Tweeting now in case someone casts a spell and we forget, SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME IS NOW STREAMING”

Before Netflix, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was available on Google Play Movies, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Zee5 but only for paid watching.

How To Watch ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ On Netflix?

In this latest Spider-Man fiction, Peter Parker seeks the help of Doctor Strange to make people forget about his Spider-Man’s identity which was revealed by the previous film’s villain Mysterio. But by allowing several uninvited visitors to join their reality, Doctor Strange’s spell sets off a disaster of epic proportions. Here’s how to watch the same on Netflix:

Step 1: Sign up for a Netflix account.

Step 2: Log in with your account.

Step 3: Search for ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ using the bar at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Click a title view details.

Step 5: Click the Play button and enjoy.

The blockbuster ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ from Marvel Studios was the second-largest opening weekend for a Hollywood production in India. Internationally, the movie ranked at 5th position. ‘No Way Home’ also became the first movie in the pandemic era to exceed the $1 billion mark at the global box office.

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ was scripted by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. This movie also stars Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, and Marisa Tomei.

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Instagram Hacks: How To Increase Post Reach By Using Trending Hashtags? How To Pin/ Unpin Posts?

Instagram is a go-to platform nowadays for not just the general public but also social media influencers. The photo-sharing app has evolved gradually in the last few years; specifically, post its acquisition by Meta. Instagram has been improving its interface and is making it easier for users to share content. Be it photos or videos, Instagram Android and the iOS app let you edit and even add text/media before uploading. Instagram has been following the hashtag trend for a post’s reach. Users can add a relevant hashtag to increase the reach of their posts.

There are several other ways with which you can highlight a specific post on your Instagram profile. In the latest update, the company announced a new Pin post feature that highlights your favorite posts. All the pinned posts will be shown first when you use this feature.

If you are one of the influencers, this feature will be handy when you wish to highlight any post. Combined with the right hashtags the pinned posts might get a wider audience reach. So, how do you Pin or unpin posts on Instagram? And is there a way to check the trending hashtags? In this article, we are helping you with the steps:

Steps To Pin Instagram Posts Using Android/ iOS App:

Step 1: Open the Instagram app on your respective smartphones and log into your profile.

Step 2: Go to your profile and select the post that you wish to pin first on your account. It is worth adding that currently, Instagram allows up to three Pinned posts on any profile.

Step 3: Click on the menu (three vertical dots) from the top right. Select the “Pin to your profile” option from here.

Step 4: Go back to your profile’s homepage and you’ll see the pinned post first on your profile.

How Can You Unpin Any Instagram Post From Your Account?

Step 1: Open your Instagram profile and go to the pinned post that you now wish to unpin.

Step 2: From the menu option (three dots), select the “Unpin from your profile” option.

The aforementioned method will allow you to pin or unpin any post from your profile on Instagram. This is totally different from checking and adding the trending hashtag to further increase the reach of your posts. You can add the hashtags before uploading the posts (images of reels) on your profile.

If in case you have missed out on adding the hashtags during upload, you have the provision to edit it later. The option to check the trending hashtag can be used in the later stages as well. Take a look at the steps:

Step 1: Open the Instagram app and go to the search option.

Step 2: In the search section, type in the keyword for your hashtag. It should be relevant to the post being uploaded or edited.

Step 3: You will see a bunch of trending hashtags on the top. Click on the “See more results” option.

Step 4: The next home page will show all the information related to the keyword you searched including the top, Accounts, Audio, Tags, and Places. Select “Tags”.
Step 5: You will get a list of all the trending hashtags related to your search or post. Use the required ones.

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Tech Entertainment: List Of Top Upcoming Netflix Shows, Movies In June 2022

Netflix is heating up with top-notch content all of June. From new shows to long-awaited continuations of fan favorites, the June 2022 premieres are guaranteed to offer something for everyone.

Netflix has a lot of new shows and movies getting released in June 2022. If you rely on this streaming app for your entertainment, we’re here to offer you a sneak peek at what we know is coming out this month. Here are the top new movies and shows that will be released in June.

Collision – June 16

Collision is set to premiere on Netflix on June 16, 2022. In this movie, a corrupt businessman and his socialite wife race against time to save their daughter from an infamous crime boss on one fateful day.

You Don’t Know Me – June 17

‘You Don’t Know Me’ is a crime drama series based on Imran Mahmood’s 2017 crime novel of the same name. It follows a young man from South London who is on trial for murder. Although the evidence is stacked against him and points to his guilt, he uses his closing argument to tell his own tale and proclaims his innocence.

Spiderhead – June 17

This sci-fi thriller film, based on George Saunders’ dystopian short story “Escape From Spiderhead” from 2010, follows inmates Jeff and Rachel. In a state-of-the-art penitentiary administered by brilliant visionary Steve Abnesti, they build a bond while coming to terms with their pasts. This June, on Netflix, you can watch all of Spiderhead’s heart-pounding action.

The Umbrella Academy: Season 3 – June 22

The highly anticipated third season of this beloved Netflix Original superhero adventure comedy will premiere on June 22. In the show, Viktor Hargreeves, formerly known as Vanya, goes from being the only Hargreeves sibling without superpowers to accidentally invoking the apocalypse, all in the period of two seasons.

Love & Gelato – June 22

Based on Jenna Evans Welch’s bestselling novel, Susanna Skaggs stars in this rom-com set in a magnificent Italian landscape. Lina spends the summer before college in Rome to fulfill her mother’s final desire where she discovers romance, adventure, and love for gelato.

The Hidden Lives Of Pets: Season 1 – June 22

Hugh Bonneville of ‘Downton Abbey’ is the narrator of this docuseries about pets’ stealth abilities. Meet incredible animals from all across the world and learn about the latest research on their senses and abilities.

Ghost Doctor – June 23

Netflix will release the Korean drama Ghost Doctor, starring Jeong Ji-hoon and Kim Bum, on June 23. This is a new fantasy medical show about two doctors who end up merging their bodies and spirits.

Man Vs Bee – June 24

A man finds himself at war with a bee while housesitting at a luxurious mansion in this nearly dialogue-less Netflix Original comedy series. Who will win and how much irreversible harm will be done in the process? Find out in Man Vs Bee.

The Man From Toronto – June 24

The movie is directed by Patrick Hughes and is based on a script written by Chris Bremner and Robbie Fox. To survive a case of mistaken identification, a bumbling entrepreneur teams up with a notorious assassin known as The Man from Toronto.

Glamour Girls – June 24

‘Glamour Girls,’ a much-anticipated Nollywood African language film, will be released globally on Netflix on June 24, 2022. For a group of women, the world of high-end escorts promises glamour, luxury, and the chance to reinvent themselves — until a murder and theft threaten everything.

Bad Boys For Life

The Bad Boys franchise continues with the third installment, ‘Bad Boys for Life.’ It is an American buddy cop action comedy flick which is directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. This is the first installment in the trilogy not directed by Michael Bay, the master of explosions.

Pirate Gold Of Adak Island – June 29

The Pirate Gold of Adak is an eight-episode series and is available exclusively on Netflix on June 29. In this documentary series, the treasure hunters trek to an Alaskan island in search of buried pirate gold. Follow their hunt for buried gold amid the harsh Alaskan wilderness.

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WhatsApp Chat History Can Now Move From Android To iPhone: Learn How

Key Highlights

  • WhatsApp allows users to transfer chats from Android to iOS
  • The iPhone needs to be reset or factory new to use the feature
  • Users need Android 5.0 and above and iOS 15.5 and above

WhatsApp has released a new update that allows users to transfer their chat history from Android phones to iPhones. Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg shared the update via a Facebook post on Tuesday evening.

The new feature will be included as part of Apple’s ‘move to iOS’ app. This means that when new iPhone users set up their phones, they will be given this option. To use this new version, existing Apple iPhone users will need to take a backup and factory reset their phones. Let’s look at how you can move your chats from Android to iPhone while keeping all of your WhatsApp data.

How To Move Chats From Android To iOS?

Step 1: Open the ‘Move to iOS’ app on your Android phone and follow the given instructions.

Step 2: On your iPhone, a code will appear. Enter the code on your Android phone as well when prompted. In the Transfer Data screen, choose WhatsApp.

Step 3: Tap ‘Start’ on your Android phone and wait for all of your data to be transferred to your iPhone.

Step 4: Once the data is prepared, you’ll be signed out from your Android phone.

Step 5: Click on ‘Next’ to return to the Move to iOS app.

Step 6: Tap ‘Continue’ to transfer the data from your Android phone to your iPhone. Wait until the entire process is completed.

Step 7: Start your iPhone and install the latest version of Whatsapp Messenger from the App Store.

Step 8: Open WhatsApp and log in using the same phone number used on your old device.

Step 9: Tap on ‘Start’ when prompted and allow the process to be completed.

Step 10: Finish activating your new device and you’ll see your chats waiting for you.

The new transfer method requires the Android phone running version 5 or later as well as the iPhone running iOS 15.5 or later. Apart from this, users only need to follow some basic guidelines such as making sure their phones are connected to a power source and linked to the same Wi-Fi network. Users will have to connect their Android handset to the iPhone’s hotspot if both phones are not on the same Wi-Fi network.