Earlier this year, Microsoft teased a big update to its Phone Link app that made texting easier from a PC, and we suggested it was part of a bigger update coming soon. Well, it looks like we were right, as now the company is getting ready to let our Android phones stream all audio to PCs. Oddly enough, Microsoft is again renaming the app, as it’s now listed in the Google Play Store as “Link to Windows.” Previously known as Your Phone, then Phone Link, but the new name makes more sense. New name aside, according to WindowsLatest, the updated Link to Windows app from Microsoft will soon be able...
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Considering how often drivers yell angrily at other drivers they know can’t hear them in traffic, a vehicle may not be the best place to conduct a work meeting. Nevertheless, Tesla vehicles will soon allow drivers to participate in video conferencing in their cars, without having to use a mobile device. A brief demo appears to show a Tesla Model Y driver getting a passive-aggressive text from her boss that says, “Have time for quick sync later? Want to get your feedback. :).” And then this poor woman proceeds to hop on a Zoom videocall while charging the vehicle. It’s the stuff dreams are made of. While details of how...
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Android call quality is progressing.Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The first beta for the Android 13 quarterly release includes a new “clear calling” feature that “reduces background noises during calls.” It was first spotted by Mishaal Rahman on Twitter who also tweeted directions to enable it for yourself without root, if you’re feeling bold. The images shared by Rahman note that Clear Calling works “on most mobile networks,” is “not available for Wi-Fi calling,” and “content from your call is not sent to Google.” Google has been flexing its noise-canceling muscles (and custom six-core audio chips) for awhile. First, and most impressively, by using AI to suppress background...
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When you attend an important office meeting on Google Meet, you want nothing to interrupt it. For clarity and isolation, headphones are mostly preferred, but there was a problem with Google Meet when you used USB headphones. The virtual meeting platform did not understand headphone controls, forcing you to inevitably reach out for the mouse to mute or unmute yourself. That has changed. Google has rolled out a new update to Meet that lets you toggle between mute and unmute using headphones, speakers, or other USB audio devices. The new Google Meet USB functionality recognises any USB peripherals and immediately supports its controls. That means when you press the mute/unmute...
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WhatsApp not just lets you send messages, it also lets you make calls. Calling on WhatsApp is pretty common, especially now when nearly everyone is connected to the internet. While WhatsApp is on its way to becoming the default calling app for many, there is one thing it lacks, call recording. Although recording calls is subject to your local laws, which you should follow to avoid any legal action, people sometimes need it. Despite the limitation of WhatsApp’s mobile apps, there are some ways to record your WhatsApp calls. With some extra effort, you can record WhatsApp calls. Recording WhatsApp calls on Android and iOS need different steps. While Android,...
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Spam calls or robo calls are one of the most annoying things in the digital world. They distract you from work, they give you services that you don’t want and some they try to defraud you with fraudulent. In short, spam calls aren’t just pesky but they can be dangerous too. In today’s guide we will walk you through the steps using which you can ensure that spam calls never bother you again. But before we do that, it is important to understand what are the most common types of spam calls. First are the robo-calls. These calls are generally pre-recorded messages and they’re often automated. They are often used...
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Source: Aryan Suren for Pocketnow Last year’s set of software updates for Apple devices, which included iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, brought around a lot of interesting features to respective lines of consumer devices. One of these, which I’ve found myself using every day, is Mic Modes. I believe this feature can significantly improve the calling experience for you and the receiver if FaceTime or any other VOIP service is making the call. It’s simple to use with just a two-click system to activate it, and the impact I’ve noticed it make is commendable! Thus this guide will go over the steps you need to follow to activate...
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Portable and stylish, but at the cost of Bluetooth. Microsoft is now shipping a handful of “modern” accessories designed to enhance your work life, whether that be at home or in the office. We’ve already reviewed Microsoft’s Modern Headsets and Modern Webcam, and now we’re reviewing Microsoft’s Modern USB-C Speaker designed for Teams conferencing. The Modern USB-C Speaker is a small, portable conferencing device designed to enhance the Teams calling experience with better audio and dedicated controls for answering calls and controlling volume. It’s small enough that it comes with a carrying case included, protecting it from the elements when travelling. I’ve been using the Modern USB-C Speaker for the...
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WhatsApp announced a wide range of features last week. One of the major features that were on that list was the expansion of the voice calling feature. WhatsApp will now support 32 participants in a voice call. This is a substantial jump from just 8 participants earlier. WhatsApp last increased the group voice and video calling limit to 8, during the peak of the pandemic. The support for 32 people will only be found on voice calls. The rollout is happening across Google Android and Apple iOS. WhatsApp has updated the app’s FAQ on WhatsApp with the new limit. The new FAQ section claims “Group calling allows up to 32...
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If you are a Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owner, you might want to check your unit for some problems. One specific issue being experienced by the users of the said phone models now is the automatic declining of some calls. There are no particular reasons or explanations for why it is happening, and (apparently) there are no known solutions for it. But one thing is for sure: it is not an isolated case, as many Pixel 6 users claim to experience said issue. Pixel 6 Pro is declining calls from contacts without me knowing from GooglePixel People having the said problem voiced out their experiences on Reddit, where...
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