Author: Muqadas Fatima

Adobe Illustrator is a popular vector design tool for graphic designers, illustrators, and logo creators. It is packed with powerful features, yet it is expensive at a cost of $22.99 a month. Illustrator saves its projects in its own file format, proprietary .ai files. Despite the abbreviation, these files have nothing to do with artificial intelligence (AI). They are exclusive to Illustrator, but the good news is that you do not need Adobe Illustrator to open or edit them. Working with a client or a freelancer or with a teammate who provides you with AI files, there are free and…

Microsoft is enhancing the relationship between Windows 11 and Android devices, and it is becoming more similar to the easy integration that Apple users feel with iPhones and Macs. The tech giant is also testing a new feature that allows users to resume Android apps on their PC, like Apple’s popular Handoff feature. In a recent Dev Channel update for Windows Insiders, Microsoft announced users will soon be able to easily continue apps from Android over to Windows 11 PCs. The feature is rolling out gradually with Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5761 (KB5064093) and will be available in the…

Google Password Manager has been available on Android to save and sync passwords across devices using Google account for many years. While it has been free and convenient, retrieving it has not been easy and always involved several steps depending on your phone settings. Now, Google has officially launched a Password Manager app in the Play Store, making it much easier to manage your passwords. The new app is a shortcut to Google Password Manager that opens a tab with your passwords, passkeys, and account credentials. Although it does not add any new exciting features, it eliminates the hassle of…

WhatsApp is testing a new voice messaging feature that allows members to leave a voice message after a missed call, making it easier to get in touch with contacts even if they are unavailable. According to WABetaInfo, this feature was discovered in the new WhatsApp beta version 2.25.23.21 on Android. It is gradually being rolled out to beta testers through the Google Play Store. The update adds to the missed call reminder feature, first appeared in the WhatsApp beta 2.25.22.5 build. Now, when a recipient fails to receive a WhatsApp call, the caller will get a new option to record…

Adobe has officially launched Acrobat Studio, that merges Acrobat, Adobe Express, and AI-powered Assistants to transform PDF into a smart and interactive workspace. The platform turns static documents into dynamic, conversational hubs that can extract insights, summarise the content, and even generate visual outputs. At the core of Acrobat Studio are AI Assistants that help users analyse, explain, and collaborate in documents. These assistants may perform the role of teachers, analysts, or even entertainers who may give tailored support in several projects. Users can also create customised assistants to handle specific tasks, enhancing teamwork more efficiently. A standout feature is…

TikTok is taking a page out of Facebook’s early playbook by bringing back the campus-only social network experience. The platform officially launched Campus Verification, allowing users to connect with classmates, find peers by graduation year, and turn TikTok into a digital campus hub. How campus verification works To activate the option, students can visit their TikTok profile, tap Add school, enter their school and graduation year, and verify with their academic email. After verification, their school and year display on their profile. From there, they can access a dedicated page for their university, where they can Verification is powered by…

The wait is almost over. Google has officially announced that it will release its long-awaited Pixel 10 series this week. While leaks had already allowed us to gather a near-complete picture of the new lineup, which will feature the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold, the verdict will still fall upon Google at its upcoming showcase. Made by Google 2025 begins with the event on August 20, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. The livestream will go to YouTube, where the fans will be able to watch the official…

WhatsApp is rolling out a new set of features that are aimed at making group calls organized, engaging, and productive. The global release includes scheduling features, interactive elements such as emoji reactions and a hand raise option, and enhancing call links. These updates aim to improve their regular interaction and professional meetings by giving users more control over the group calls. The scheduling feature will allow users to schedule group calls in advance. From the Calls tab, you can tap the (+) button, select Schedule Call, and choose a date, time, and participants. After creating a call link, you can…

If you’re looking for Instagram’s vanish mode feature, it is best if you are worried about being online in your chats. Whether you share confidential data, obscure memes, or important life events, vanishing mode guarantees your messages disappear after being seen. In this guide, I show you how to use vanish mode with minimum effort yet strictly adhere to Instagram’s policies and guidelines. What is Vanish Mode on Instagram? The Instagram message feature, called vanish mode, removes its live answering quickly. Here are some features of vanish mode: The app still does not stop users from saving or forwarding messages…

Android phones currently have an inbuilt backup that can be used to save photos, videos, contacts, messages, call history, and even app data. However, there is a gap that has always been there, users still have to back up their files and documents saved on their device or computer, transfer them to an external storage, or copy them to Google Drive. Now, according to a report from Android Authority, Google is currently testing a new “Downloads” backup option that will automatically back up documents to the cloud. The feature has been found in Google Play Services beta 25.32.31 and is…

LinkedIn, a Microsoft-owned professional networking platform, has expanded its casual games collection, releasing a miniature version of Sudoku to its 1.2 billion users. The game launched on Tuesday, and it is available in the LinkedIn mobile app, taking less than 15 minutes to complete, unlike the classical 9×9 Sudoku grid. According to Lakshman Somasundaram, senior director of product at Microsoft, told CNBC that the game would be targeting to provide light diversion rather than be a time sink. “We do not want to have a puzzle on LinkedIn that takes 20 minutes to solve,” he said. “We are not games…

Elon Musk-owned xAI has announced that the latest version of its AI model, Grok 4, is now free and available to everyone worldwide. It is announced on August 10, 2025, and marks a major change after its previous policy of limiting access to SuperGrok and X Premium subscribers. Making Grok 4 available to everyone will allow xAI to attract a larger audience and compete with other free-to-use AI agents, such as GPT-5. For a limited time, users will get Grok 4 capabilities with generous limits. However, the most powerful version, Grok 4 Heavy, will be available only to SuperGrok Heavy…

Windows 11 is now testing a new accessibility feature that would help you follow your mouse pointer on screen. A new crosshair tool found in Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27913 adds intersecting lines that cross throughout the screen, pointing directly to the cursor position. It would be helpful for users with low vision, big screens, and dirty desktops, or where locating mouse can be a challenge. It is not the first time that Microsoft has been trying out the feature. It was seen in Build 26085 more than a year ago, but temporarily disappeared. Its reappearance in the most…

It is already challenging to start as a content creator, and Instagram has now made it even more difficult. A new rule has been officially introduced on the platform, users must have at least 1,000 followers and a public account to go live. Previously, anyone could use the Live feature without any follower restrictions. However, users are now receiving a message that says: “Your account is no longer eligible for Live. We changed the requirements to use this feature. Only public accounts with 1,000 followers or more will be able to create live videos.” Small creators first noticed this message,…

Proton has announced a new tool aimed at digital security enthusiasts named Proton Authenticator. This dedicated app replaces third-party two-factor authentication apps such as Google Authenticator and Authy. Proton has announced the launch of its encrypted email service, along with a free, cross-platform, two-factor authentication (2FA) app, Proton Authenticator. It is more user-friendly and provides a high level of security and privacy. This move brings one of Proton Pass’s most popular features, with built-in 2FA, to a standalone application, addressing users’ complaints about having to use codes exclusively on the Proton Pass mobile app. The new app solves such concerns…