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  • Samsung Galaxy S23/S23 Plus/ S23 Ultra- How to set Custom ringtone and Notification tone

    If you’re using a Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus or S23 Ultra, you might be interested in changing your device’s ringtone and notification sound. While the default sounds are good, customizing these tones can help personalize your phone and make it more identifiable especially when you are in crowd with many Samsung phones. In this blog post, I will show you how to set a custom ringtone and notification sound on Samsung Galaxy S23,S23 Plus and S23 Ultra.

    How to set custom ringtone and notification tone on Samsung Galaxy S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra

    Changing the Ringtones

    To change the ringtone on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you’ll need to go to the Settings app and then tap on Sounds and Vibration. From there, select Ringtone. If you use dual sim cards, you can choose the SIM you want to change the ringtone for.

    On this page, you’ll see all the preloaded ringtones. You can browse through them and select the sound you want to set as your ringtone. If you want to add an MP3 song as a ringtone, tap the “+” sign. You may need to allow “Sound picker” to access your media files. Select the tone and tap “Done”. The selected sound will become your default ringtone.

    Changing the Notification Sound on Samsung Galaxy S23,S23 Plus and S23 Ultra

    To change the default notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you need to go to Settings, then Sound and Vibration, and then Notification sound. If you use dual sim cards, choose the SIM you want to set a custom notification sound for.

    On this page, you’ll find all the preloaded notification sounds. To select a new notification sound, simply tap on the tone you want to use. The selected tone will become your default notification sound.

    Setting a Custom MP3 Music File as Notification Sound

    If you want to set a custom MP3 music file as your notification sound on your Samsung Galaxy S23, you’ll need to use the “My Files” app. Browse to the path where you have saved your notification sound. For example, if you’ve saved it in the Audio folder, go inside it. Choose the music file by long pressing on the tone. You can select multiple files at once by tapping on them. Next, tap copy. Now, go back to internal storage and select All. Scroll down and find the folder called “Notifications.” Tap on it and then paste the notification tone by tapping “copy here”.

    Once you’ve added the custom tone, you can assign it as a notification sound. Go to Settings and then “Sounds and Vibration”, then “Notification sound”. Select the SIM you want to set the custom tone for. You’ll see the new sound in the list. Select it to set it as your notification sound.

    Changing the Notification Tone for Text Messages

    To change the notification tone for text messages on your Samsung Galaxy S23 or S23 Plus, you need to launch the “Messages” app. Next, tap on the profile icon and select “Messages Settings”. Here, tap on Notifications. Make sure you have selected “Allow sound and vibration”. Then, scroll down and tap on “Notification categories” and then “Incoming messages”. Here, tap on “sound”. You’ll see all the available Samsung notification tones for messages and custom tones if you have added any as mentioned before. Choose the notification sound you want to set for incoming messages. The selected sound will become your default notification tone for text messages.

    Changing the Notification Tone for WhatsApp

    To change the notification tone for WhatsApp on your Samsung Galaxy S23 or S23 Ultra, launch WhatsApp and tap on the three vertical dots. Select Settings and then tap on Notifications. Here, tap on “Notification tone”. You’ll see the preloaded Samsung notification tones and custom notification tones. Select the one you wish to set as a notification tone. 

    These are the different ways to customise Samsung Galaxy S23 series phone by changing the ringtone and notification tones.

  • How to enable voice isolation for phone calls in iPhone

    When you make phone calls in noisy environments like cafes, busy streets, or even at home with family members making noise the person in the other side of the phone call will have difficulty in listening to your voice. To overcome this situation, Apple has introduced Voice isolation feature to phone calls.

    In this post, we will show you how to enable voice isolation for phone calls on iPhone running iOS 16.4.

    How to activate Voice isolation on phone calls in iPhone

    Voice isolation is a feature available on iPhone that enhances the audio quality of phone calls by reducing the amount of background noise. It works by isolating the sound of the person’s voice while blocking out any other sounds in the background. This feature is especially useful in noisy environments, allowing you to have clearer conversations without any distractions. Here is the guide on how to enable this feature on iPhone.

    • You can enable the voice isolation feature for phone calls during an active call. So, when you are in an active call, whether it’s an incoming call or an outgoing call, go to Control Center by swiping down from the top right corner of your iPhone’s screen.
    • In the Control Center, you will see various options. Look for the mic mode button and tap on it. You will see three options: Standard, Voice Isolation, and Wide Spectrum.
    • Select the “Voice Isolation” option. This will reduce the surrounding noise and make your voice stand out, allowing the person on the other end of the call to hear you clearly.

    That’s it. This way you make use of the new Voice isolation feature for phone calls in iPhone.

  • How to turn off Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

    Whether you’re a new user or just looking for an easier way to shut down Galaxy A34, here is the four different ways. This includes changing the Side Key settings to remap side key to the power menu.

    How to Switch off Samsung Galaxy A34 5G

    Method 1: Using Quick Panel

    The first method is by using the Quick Panel. To access it, swipe down with two fingers from the top of your phone. You will see a power icon, tap on it and then select “Power off” option. If you’re sure you want to switch off your phone, tap on “Power off” again. Your Galaxy A34 will now turn off.

    Method 2: Using Hardware Button Combination

    The second method is by using the hardware button combination. Press and hold the volume down and the side key simultaneously for a second. A power menu will appear, and you can select the “Power off” option to shut down your phone.

    Method 3: Making use of Bixby

    The third method is using Bixby, Samsung’s virtual assistant. To launch Bixby, long press the Side key and say “Switch off my phone”. You will receive a confirmation prompt, tap on “Power off” to turn off your device.

    Method 4: Remapping the Side Key to the Power Menu

    Lastly, you can remap the side key to power off Galaxy A34. To do this, go to the Quick Panel, tap on the power icon and select “Side key settings”. Next, select the “Power off” menu under the press and hold section. Now whenever you press and hold the side key, the power menu will appear, and you can select “Power off” to turn off your phone.

    That’s it for this tutorial on how to turn off Samsung Galaxy A34 5G. I hope you found these methods useful. If you have any questions or feedback, please share them in the comments below.

  • HP Pavilion Aero 13 -Powerful yet Ultra-Light Laptop

    HP today launched of its latest Pavilion Aero 13 notebooks in India, powered by AMD Ryzen  7 Processor with Radeon Graphics for ultra-strong performance. The device is built for modern consumers – GenZs and Millennials, enabling them to work and learn productively anytime, anywhere.

    The new HP notebooks are designed keeping in mind about environment. It contains Post-Consumer Recycled and Ocean-Bound Plastics and uses water-Based Paint that Reduces VOC Emissions. It comes with flicker-free screen to enable work all day and play all night. Additionally, the 2.5k resolution gives sharp images and text on screen. It has narrow bezels in all the 4-sides.

    HP Pavilion Aero 13 Key Features

    HP Pavilion Aero 13

    Display

    ·       HP’s first Pavilion laptop with a ​16:10 Aspect Ratio

    ·       400 nits of brightness to enable seamless browsing

    ·       Built with Flicker-free screen

    ·       4-sided narrow bezel display to prevent blocking of view

    ·       2.5k resolution for sharp images and text

    ·       400 nits of brightness to enable browsing in the sunlight

    ·       Wider color palette with 100% sRGB

    Performance

    ·       AMD Ryzen 7000 series Processor with Radeon Graphics for smooth performance

    ·       Reliable and fast connectivity with Wi-Fi 6

    ·       10.5 hours of battery life for uninterrupted learning and work

    ·       AI noise Removal for better video calls

    ·       Comes with DDR5 RAM to handle demanding tasks 

    Design

    ·       Weighs 970 grams to ensure portability

    ·       Available in four colours – Rose Pale Gold, Warm Gold, and Natural Silver

    HP Pavilion Aero 13 Price in India

    ·       The Pavilion Aero 13 with Ryzen 5 is available at a starting price of INR 72,999/-

    ·       The Pavilion Aero 13 with Ryzen 7 with 1TB SSD is available at a starting price of INR 82,999/-

    While launching the new notebook, Vickram Bedi, Senior Director – Personal Systems, HP India, said, “PCs are increasingly becoming
    an important aspect of people’s lives in the hybrid environment. We are proud to introduce the new HP Pavilion Aero 13, which is designed to meet the increasing demand for versatile and powerful computing solutions in today’s world. It offers exceptional performance and mobility, allowing users to stay productive and entertained while on-the-go. With the HP Pavilion Aero 13, users are getting a premium and beautifully crafted laptop that empowers them to work and play seamlessly.”

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus

    Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus runs on the Android 13 with OneUI 5.1. Like any other Galaxy devices, it offers lot of customisations and features. In this post, let us explore one such feature. That is screenshot. So lets dive into How to take screenshot on Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus

    There are multiple ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus. 5 Different methods are covered in this post.

    • Using the Edge Panel
    • Quick Panel Screenshot button
    • Palm Swipe to capture
    • Two button combination
    • Using Bixby.

    Using the Edge panel method to screenshot

    To use this method, first add the tasks page to the edge panel. So head over to Settings. Here “Display”. Tap Edge Panel and then “Panels”. Select “Tasks” page. In the future, whenever you want to capture a screenshot , open the Edge panel and navigate to Tasks page. tap “Take screenshots”. It will save the screenshot. If the page has more than one page, you can take scrolling screenshot.

    Quick Panel Screenshot button

    Starting One UI 5.1, Samsung added a screenshot button shortcut to the quick panel. So open Quick panel and tap the plus sign. Find “Take screenshots” button. Tap and hold on to it and drag it to the quick panel. Tap done to save the settings.

    Going forwards, to take screenshot, open quick panel and tap “Take screenshots” shortcut. Even in this method, you can take scrolling screenshot.

    Palm Swipe Gesture to capture screenshot

    To use this method, Swipe your palm on the screen like this. You can swipe right to the left or left to right. While swiping your palm, keep the edge of your palm close to the screen. It will save the screenshot.

    Two button combination

    It is good option, if you want to take a screenshot of the lock screen. However, you can use this method on any page. To use this method, you need a Volume down and power button. You can find them on the right side of the device. Now quickly press and release both of these buttons together. Holding these two buttons brings a power menu instead of taking the screenshot. So quickly press and release the keys. It saves the screenshot.

    Using Bixby

    nother quick way to take screenshot is using Bixby. So launch Bixby. Now tap this icon and say, ” Take a screenshot”. It will save the screenshot. Alternatively, you can type it by tapping this keyboard icon.

    How to change default screenshot saving folder

    You can change the default screenshot saving folder by going to Settings. Here Advanced Features. Tap on “Screenshots and screen recorder”. Next tap “Save screenshots in”. Select the folder you want. You can create new folder by tapping this + sign. Once finished, tap Done.