Google has quietly but decisively ended the era of 16GB Android smartphones. With the rollout of Android 15, any phone that wants to ship with Google apps—including essentials like the Play Store—must now have at least 32GB of internal storage and 2GB of RAM. Devices that fall below this threshold are relegated to the lighter, stripped-down Android Go Edition, or lose access to Google Mobile Services (GMS) entirely This change is more than a technical footnote. It signals a major shift in the Android ecosystem, with far-reaching implications for developers, manufacturers, retailers, marketers, and consumers alike. Why Google Raised the Bar Apps Are Heavier, Expectations Are Higher The days when 16GB could comfortably house the Android OS, a handful of apps, and some photos are long gone. Modern apps—especially those with rich media, AI features, and offline capabilities—are significantly larger. Even so-called “lite” apps have grown in size, and the Android system itself continues to ...
How to use WhatsApp on your PC
We can't cover all that in this article. It is however clear that the most common problem among those working from home is distractions.
We get distracted by many things including children and noise from the environment. Some of these can be cut off by using gadgets like noise-canceling headphones.
The one thing we can't stay away from for long is a smartphone.
If your main reason for having your cell phone around you is communication through WhatsApp, there is a solution for you.
Access all your WhatsApp chats on your PC via the WhatsApp web option.
You can either download the app or use the web version.
Using WhatsApp this way makes it easy to respond to important messages without touching your phone.
Follow these simple steps:
1. Download WhatsApp web version(search on google) or visit web.whatsapp.com to connect your account.
2. Make sure you have WhatsApp installed and functioning on your mobile device.
3. Load the WhatsApp web application or website and open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
4. Tap the setting option and select link devices. Use your phone camera to scan the QR code provided on the app or on the website.
Important points to note:
i. Both your devices should have an internet connection for the linking to be successful
ii. Keep WhatsApp installed on your phone as long as you still use the WhatsApp web version.
iii. You cannot send WhatsApp updates via the web(The only disadvantage)
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