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How I solved my Android Auto frequent disconnection issue (well, almost)

Long story short, there's still no perfect solution. But this one worked for me.Continue Reading →

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One month with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: No regrets (yet)

This isn't exactly a review (I have long ceased being an active technology journalist), but more of a public note…

Soumyadip Choudhury 1July 23, 2024
Oppo Enco X2 TWS ANC earbuds
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3 reasons why I bought Oppo Enco X2 and not OnePlus Buds Pro 2

TLDR; 1. Better active noise cancellation. 2. Volume control. 3. In-ear detection.

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Why Twitter appears to be so big in India when it actually isn’t

If we look at the news and what the news media tells us, we would be under the impression that Twitter is a big deal in India. How big a…Continue Reading →

Google's Renamed Products
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Google just can't make its mind up! A long list of products that Google has renamed

Google, it appears, cannot just stop itself from googling new names for its products.

Soumyadip Choudhury 0August 30, 2018
The Deewaar of Aadhaar
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The Deewaar of Aadhaar

The 'deewaar' of Aadhaar has people on both sides of the wall (and also many sitting on it)

Soumyadip Choudhury 1February 14, 2018
New WhatsApp Status is going to be big
Internet Soumyadip ChoudhuryFebruary 25, 2017 0

New WhatsApp Status: This is going to be *BIG!*

New features in popular services often rake up rancour. I have also grumbled a lot against certain changes. But then with time and familiarity that resentment reduces and we start…Continue Reading →

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ChaiCast: World Radio Day and a lifetime of radio listening

I am not in love with my voice and there are very credible reasons for that. And this is perhaps…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0February 13, 2017
You can now embed WhatsApp videos (and images) on webpages
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You can now embed WhatsApp videos (and images) on webpages

You can now while away your hours sending inane messages and deciphering emoji puzzles in the comfort of the web…

Soumyadip Choudhury 1January 22, 2015
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Internet Soumyadip ChoudhuryJune 23, 2014 0

How to use Twitter to post animated GIFs to Facebook

This is a corollary to a previous post, where I discussed all that you need to keep in mind while creating animated GIFs to post to Twitter. Post by Cutting…Continue Reading →

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Two important things to remember while creating animated GIFs for Twitter

GIF lovers of the world rejoice! As many of you are already aware, Twitter now allows animated GIFs to play…

Soumyadip Choudhury 0June 22, 2014
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How to stop the irritating data uage notifications on Idea Cellular

I have been a long-time (but not-so-satisfied) Idea Cellular customer. My last gripe against Idea was about the data usage…

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