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Best music streaming apps and services in India(2021)

Best music streaming services and apps in india (2020)

Music streaming is now a part of our daily schedule to listen to our favorite tracks. We listen to music in the Gym, during on a walk, and while doing other activities. There are many streaming apps for music you can find on the play store. If you care about the streaming song quality and listens to the latest tracks, I have filtered out the best music streaming apps available on Play Store and iStore.

Almost all of the apps offer music streaming but with low-quality streaming of music. The free service of apps also serves ads with no download option.

Spotify

Spotify has the largest collection and catlog of music. It offers the apps and web player to stream music. The premium of spotify cost you Rs 199/month, it also offers one month free trial. You can subscribe to spotify premium in different ways, it offers different pricing for individual, Duo, Family and Student. If you are a student you can get the premium for just 59/month after verifying your identity.

The free service of Spotify lets you stream the music in standard quality, not in HD. In between the music you can get interruption ads of Spotify premium.

Benefits of Spotify Premium:

  • Play anywhere
  • Sync across devices
  • Without ads
  • Play offline with downloads
  • Stream music in HD quality

Gaana

Gaana is another popular music streaming service and app. The service offers you free music streaming in app and web music player. The Gaana has music collection from regional and popular artists. Free music streaming on Gaana app will serve you ads banner in app and web player. Every song strems in HD quality in free service.

Gaana Premium; Gaana Plus membership costs you Rs 399 for a year and Rs 99 for a month. It also has a dedicated offer for students, if you are a student you can get a Gaana Plus membership for Rs 149 for a year.

Benefits of Gaana Plus

  • Without ads music streaming
  • Download Unlimited in standard quality
  • Music streaming quality HD+

Wynk Music

Wynk Music is another popular music streaming service. It has a collection of over 60 lakhs songs from Bollywood, Regional and Old songs. You can also listen to Global songs from Pop artists. The free music streaming service of the Wynk Music app does not serve your ads. In the web player, you can enjoy unlimited music streaming in High quality without ads.

If you are an Airtel Subscriber, you are very well familiar with the Wynk music as Airtel offers complimentary Wynk Music premium with prepaid plan.

Benefits of Wynk Music Premium

  • HD+ Quality music streaming
  • Unlimited downloads
  • No ads
  • Latest and Popular tracks

Amazon Music Unlimited

Amazon Music has also a great collection of songs. Free service of this music streaming app let you stream in low quality with no download. You can not save the track to listen it offline.

Amazon Music Unlimited is the premium or say upgraded version. It comes with Amazon prime membership. The free version of amazon music can let you stream music in Standard quality. To save your favourite tracks and artist you have to log in with your Amazon account in Amazon Music.

The Amazon Music is available on Android and iStore. You can also stream the music directly from your browser. The Amazon also offers discounts for students on prime membership, you can save a few bucks with cashback.

Benefits of Amazon Music Unlimited

  • No ads
  • Unlimited music downloads
  • HD+ Quality Music streaming

Youtube Music

Youtube Music is a music streaming platform by Google and successor of Google Play Music. With free Youtube Music, you can listen to your favorite songs from Youtube artists, and every other source. It is the best music streaming service.

Youtube Music offers a better User interface than Google Play Music, let you upload your own track in music locker. You can stream the audio as well as video in the music platform apps. With youtube Music you can also listen to the radio stations, and podcasts.

Benefits of Youtube Music Premium

  • No ads
  • Background Music streaming
  • Listens to over 40 Million tracks
  • Enjoy Youtube Music and Youtube without ads
Which is the best premium music streaming app for android?

All of the music streaming apps and services are best but depending upon your choice you can choose the best one. I have tried almost all of the above apps free and premium service for more than a month. Spotify premium music streaming service and free version, both include sync across devices. This sync service lets me enjoy my music seamlessly on my desktop and android. The music also streams in High quality which sounds clear and gives me the best experience.

You can get $49.99 Microsoft PDF Manager till 3 July for free, Here’s how

Download Best Microsoft PDF Manager for Free

Microsoft PDF manager is a powerful tool with every feature you need. It lets you easily merge, split, edit, reorder the documnets. You can also ectract, rotate and delete pages across multiple documents. The Microsoft PDF manager is premium app comes for $49.99. Now, you can save money in your pocket and get it for free till July 3. Users can download and install the PDF manager for free from the Microsoft Store.

To download the app you have to open Microsoft Store and search for PDF Manager– Merge, Split, Trim. Click on the first app the choose to install it in your system. The PDF manager provides features like Trim, edit, split, rotate PDF pages. You can also add or remove passwords from the documents for security. The Microsoft PDF Manager is a direct competition to software like Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Microsoft recently announced its latest version of the operating system, Windows 11. The latest version of Windows comes with tons of new features and improvements. The first insider build of Windows 11 gets released this week. Windows 11 will be rolled out later this year.

5G in India may be rolled out on I-Day next year

5G rollout in India

Indian Government approved 5G network trials for the Department of telecom and allocated spectrum to Jio, Airtel, Vi, and lately to BSNL, MTNL. The 5G devices have already hit the market and companies like Airtel and Jio broadband are providing 5G networks. We are waiting for the official 5G rollout in India.

As per the report, there is an official date for the 5G rollout in India. The Hindu Business Line shares talk with a government official who is known of things. The official told the Business Line: “The 5G network would start around August next year and the PM may launch it officially on August 15. The major surprise of the launch will be that you will find a lot of Indian technology – be it in hardware or software – in it. As you are aware, India is very strong in software, so many technologies will be dependent on our local software companies. They will be the backbone.

The report also mentions about the hardware companies like Nokia, Samsung, and Qualcomm are working on 5G in India. Indian Government has not invited chinese compannies like ZTE and Huawei for the 5G trials.

The Government is boosting local manufactures and private companies that are working on new technology. Companies like Jio and Airtel are working in full swing and in race to develop 5G network and trials. Jio has already started 5G network trials in Mumbai using make in India technologies. Airtel has roll out and commercialise the 5G network in Hyderabad and becomes the first telecom to do so.

India will conduct 5G auctions later this year. The 5G networks will may roll out officialy on 15 August next year to mark 75th Independence of country.

Not PC Health Check but this App Tells exactly why your PC Can’t run Windows 11

Windows 11

Microsoft finally announced its latest Operating system Windows 11 at the event. The company also talks about the features like android app support, multiple desktops, multitasking, and new UI. Before the official insider build rollout of Windows 11, the company has released the system requirements.

The company has also released a PC Health Check tool to let users know if they will get the new OS update or not. The app will only tell you about the hardware and software requirements for Windows 11. Also, after you run the check it will let you about compatibility and not the reason. The app does not explain the reason for the message ” This PC can’t run Windows 11″ error and its fix.

Well, here is an open-source app – WhyNotWin11 is here to tells you the exact reason. Why your system can’t upgrade to Windows 11. So, without delay let’s see how to install and run it.

Find out Why Your PC/Laptop can’t upgrade to Windows 11

The app runs for the following checks

Hard Floor Checks

  • Core Count (CPU) >=2
  • CPU Frequency>=1GHZ
  • CPU Architecture = 64-bit (Windows 11 does not support 32-bit processors)
  • RAM Installed >= 4 GB
  • Storage Available >= 64 GB
  • SecureBoot

Soft Floor Checks

  • TPM Version >= 2.0
  • CPU Compatibility list

Other Checks:

  • DirectX 12
  • WDDM 2
  • Screen Resolution
How to Install WhyWin11 and run on Your PC?

1. Go over to this page and download the WhyWin11 on your Windows 10 PC.
2. After downloading the app, you may have the warning “This file can harm your computer”. Don’t worry bypass it and choose to keep it anyway by clicking on three dots.
3. Run the app by double-clicking the app.exe file to check PC Compatibility with Windows 11.download-whynotwin11-app
pc-cant-run-windows-11-new-whynoThis PC Can't run Windows 11

The check up will take several minutes so keep patience and wait for the results.

Fix for ‘This PC Can’t run Windows 11’ Error

If you are using Microsoft’s official PC Health Check app you may get this error. The WhyWin11 app will exactly tell you the reason for the ‘This PC Can’t run Windows 11’ error. If the reason is from the TPM or secure boot then we have already explained how to fix the “This PC Can’t run Windows 11” error. Official Windows 11 build is yet to roll out so wait for it till then check system compatibility.

Windows 11 can run Android Apps from Microsoft Store

Windows 11 runs android apps

At the Windows event, Microsoft announced Windows 11 and detailed some of the features. Windows 11 comes with a lot of UI changes, rounded corners and multitasking, and others. There is one feature that comes into the spotlight is Windows 11 can run Android apps. Windows 11 app store or say, Microsoft store will now have Android apps support.

Android Apps on Windows 11

With Windows 10 or earlier we need android emulators like Bluestacks and others to run android apps on our PCs. After upgrading your OS to Windows 11 you no longer have to rely on Android emulators. You can also pin your favorite apps in the taskbar and start menu to get access to your favorites.

Click here, to know if your device is compatible to install Windows 11 or not.

The android apps in the Microsoft store are apps from the Amazon App store. Microsoft has partnered with Amazon to integrate apps to the Microsoft store. This is powered by Intel Bridge Technology, this will let you seamlessly install your favorite apps from the Microsoft store android apps catalog.

In Microsoft Store, you will see the app name and rating on the right side pane, and preview, description, ratings & reviews on the left side pane. The ability to run android apps is the best feature from Microsoft in Windows 11. If you are excited to try out this feature, you will have to wait till the first insider build of Windows 11 starts rolling out.

WhatsApp removes this new feature from Beta Version

WhatsApp removed this new feature

Whatsapp has recently launched its waveform bubble audio fetaure in beta version. The feature is only for beta users, the feature brings new interface for the voice message.

The feature is removed temporarily after negative feedback from the users.

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The user feedback about the new interface is good. However, in the voice message the waveform is in the dark color that raises concerns.

There is also speed control for the audio, which let you control the audio speed as 1x, 2x, and 3x.

Due to constructive feedback from the beta users the company has removed the new feature temporarily.

WaBetainfo says that they are confident that the feature will be back soon and released for the all users.

Try this Fix, If your PC not compatible with Windows 11

Windows 11 check if your device is compatible

Microsoft announced Windows 11 the latest operating system after Windows 10 yesterday. The new windows come with modern, sleek, and new design and UX. Yet, the official rollout does not begin but you can check whether your device is compatible with Windows 11 or not.

To check the compatibility of your device to install Windows 11, install PC Health Check App (free) on Windows. This app is specifically for testing the compatibility of devices running on Windows 10. If your device is compatible the app will notify you once the official rollout begins. The app will check device compatibility based on hardware requirements for Windows 11.

Windows 11 will be a free upgrade for the devices running on Windows 10 but the hardware requirements for the installation of Windows are confusing. The latest windows require TPM 2.0 enabled device.

The intel core chips with 8th Gen will be compatible with Windows 11 and earlier like 7th Gen will not be advised to install Windows 11.

Here is how to enable TPM from BIOS to install Windows 11

Type W+R and run ‘tpm.msc’ and check if there is a message that TPM is available.
To enable TPM, enter BIOS Settings from start-up of the device. Type F10 during boot of the device.
In BIOS, enter security and enable the TPM, or make it available as options are there.
Save and exit. Windows 11 compatibility check

Now again run PC Health Check and see if your PC is now compatible. Also, check the other requirements like storage and account sign-in for compatibility.

Windows 11 compatbility check

The new PCs and laptops with preinstalled Windows 11 will be available in markets later this year. The Windows 11 will be roll out for testers next week. After the testing build the official Windows 11 be roll out for users.

Android 12 Download: How to install Android 12 on your Phone

Download and install Android 12 beta on your Phone

Google has released a public version of Android 12 beta for devices. The latest android has many improvements and new features. The improvements are from UI using ‘Material You’ and also privacy. The early release of the beta version is only for Pixel phone owners. Don’t worry if you have not a pixel phone. Still, you can install Android 12 on your phone.

The tech giant has partnered with popular smartphone companies like Samsung, Xiaomi, LG, OPPO, Realme, and more. You can download and install the first public beta version of Android 12 on your phone.

How to Download Android 12? Install Android 12 on your Phone?

On pixel phones starting from Pixel 3 you can simply download and install the Android 12 from settings. For non-pixel phones, you have to explicitly download and install the latest android. Before installing the beta version of Android 12 you must recover and backup your data. After install accept all terms & conditions to proceed.

To download the beta version of Android 12 goes to the official Android Developer website. Choose the smartphone brand from the list. From the list choose your phone model and install the Android 12 beta version.

Currently, only few of the partner brand phones are eligible for the installation of public beta version.

Check when your Phone will get Android 12 update? Click here

Android 12 Features list

  • Android 12 center around privacy options
  • New privacy dashboard
  • Ability to completely disable camera and microphone with a single click option
  • Upgraded password manager
  • The new system will notify you when an app accesses your clipboard contents
  • New UI
  • Multiple design changes
  • New quick settings menu
  • The updated entire set of new animations

Read Android 12 features in detail

Android 12 Update: When will My Phone get it? (Updated)

When will my Phone get Android 12 update, Android 12 update tracker

Android 12 ‘Snow Cone’ first public beta is officially here and you can install it on your Pixel device. If you don’t have one you can sideload or flash the Android 12 to the partner devices. We have curated a list of compatible partner devices that will get Android 12 updates after its release this year.

When will Android 12 release?

The final version of Android 12 will relaese in september or october this year. The updates will starts from pixel devices like Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 6, and Google Pixel 4a

Eligible Smartphones for Android 12

We have separated the list of eligible phones based on brands as Xiaomi, Samsung, Nokia, Asus, OnePlus, Motorola and others. After the final release, it takes few months to upgrade custom skin based on Android 12.

When will my Pixel Phone get Android 12?

Having a Pixel device is advantageous in updates. All new Android updates comes to pixel devices firstly.

  • Pixel 3
  • Pixel 3 XL
  • Pixel 3a
  • Pixel 3a XL
  • Pixel 4
  • Pixel 4a
  • Pixel 4a (5G)
  • Pixel 5 5G

When will my OnePlus Phone get Android 12 Update?

OnePlus devices will get OxygenOs 12 based on Android 12 in the future. The OEMs take time to make changes to custom skin based on Android. The company promises updates to only those devices which are launched with OxygenOS 10.5 based on Android 10.

  • OnePlus 9
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 9R
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7T Pro
  • OnePlus 7
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus Nord

When will my Samsung Phone get Andriod 12 Update?

Samsung Galaxy devices are currently eligible for three year of OS updates and four years of security updates. So, all the samsung smartphones launched with Android 10 and Android 11 will get Andriod 12 update.

  • Galaxy S10+
  • Galaxy S10e
  • Galaxy S10 Lite
  • Galaxy Note 20
  • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Galaxy Note 10
  • Galaxy Note 10+
  • Galaxy Note 10 Lite
  • Galaxy Z Fold 2
  • Galaxy Fold
  • Galaxy Z Flip
  • Galaxy A51
  • Galaxy A52
  • Galaxy A71
  • Galaxy A72
  • Galaxy A90
  • Galaxy Tab series – Tab S6, Tab S6 Lite, Tab S7, Tab S7+
  • Galaxy S21
  • Galaxy S21+
  • Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Galaxy S20
  • Galaxy S20+
  • Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Galaxy S20 FE
  • Galaxy S10

When will my Xioami/Redmi Phone get Android 12 Update?

The latest version of OS in Xiaomi is MIUI 12 based on Andriod 11. Xiaomi will bring MIUI 13 based on Android 12 update to devices next year. Here is a list of eligible Xiaomi smartphones for the Android 12 update.

List of Xiaomi Phones get Andorid 12
  • Mi 11
  • Mi 11 Ultra
  • Mi 11X
  • Mi 11X Pro
  • Mi 10T
  • Mi 10T Pro
  • Mi 10T-Lite
  • Mi 10
  • Mi 10 Pro
  • Mi 10 Youth Edition
  • Mi 10i 5G
  • Redmi K30
  • Redmi K30 Pro
  • Redmi Note 10
  • Redmi Note 10S
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro
  • Redmi Note 10 Pro Max

When will my LG phone get Android 12 Update?

LG smartphone buisness has shut down this year but company is still offering services to its existing smartphone users. The company has shared the list of eligible phones for Android 12 update.

  • LG Wing
  • LG Velvet
  • LG Velvet LTE
  • LG V50s
  • LG V50
  • LG G8
  • LG Q31
  • LG Q52
  • LG Q92

When will my Nokia Phone get Android 12 Update?

Nokia phones comes with timely software updates. Here is a list of eligible Nokia smartphones for Andorid 12 update.

  • Nokia 8.3 5G
  • Nokia 5.4
  • Nokia 5.3
  • Nokia 3.4
  • Nokia 2.4
  • Nokia 1.3
  • Nokia C10
  • Nokia C20
  • Nokia G10
  • Nokia G20
  • Nokia X10
  • Nokia X20

When will my Realme Phone get Android 12 Update?

Realme brings custom skin Realme UI based on Android 12 in the future update. The company has not reveals the device list eligible for Android 12 update. We will update the article once we get the timeline for update.

  • Realme X50
  • Realme X7
  • Realme X7 Pro
  • Realme X3
  • Realme X3 SuperZoom
  • Realme 8/ 8 5G
  • Realme 8 Pro
  • Realme 7/ 7 5G
  • Realme 7 Pro
  • Narzo 20
  • Narzo 20 Pro
  • Narzo 20A
  • Narzo 30A
  • Narzo 30 Pro
  • Realme GT
  • Realme GT Neo

Android 12 update for eligible devices

Above are the list of smartphones from popular partner brands that are eligible for Android 12 update. We will update this article regularly based on information we get. So, stay tuned for that.

Android 12: Crazy features you should know about

Android 12 features list

Google has released the Android 12 public beta for pixel devices and selected devices from partners at I/O 2021. This year the Google I/O 2021 held virtually on YouTube. The new Android update Snow Cone brings new features and improvements to enhance the user experience. If you don’t own a Pixel phone you can’t install the Android 12 beta version on your device. Let’s know about the crazy and biggest features coming with Android 12 to your phone.

Android 12: New UI Design

Google introduces new UI ‘Material You’ at Google I/O 2021. The new UI brings more customization in Android 12 users with the color palette and redesigned widgets. Android 12 uses a color extraction for giving a perfect theme to the phone. It uses the feature called color extraction, upon setting up the wallpaper the OS determines the dominant color and picks the primary and secondary color from it. The extracted color is applied across notification shade, widgets, buttons, quick settings panel, and more.

Animations and fluid motions

In the latest OS, not only the UI but also animations got some revamp. You will notice animation on unlocking the phone also the clock on the lock screen gets bigger now. Google has also reduced the CPU time needed for core system services by up to 22%, this will improve the battery life of Android devices.

Android 12: Privacy and Secure

Android 12 gives more privacy controls and transparency around apps. With the privacy dashboard now you can see the app’s data log access. You can monitor which apps access data and at what time. It gives you control to revoke access to the permissions taken by apps in a single click.

Quick settings have two toggles that can switch the sensors as mic and camera access for all the apps in one click. Also, the status bar gets the indicators in the top right so you know when apps are accessing the camera and mic.

Apps requesting for location access are given precise location earlier but with Android 12 now you can choose to share proximate location with the apps. Google also introduced a private computer core, it will store all the personal information safe locally on your device.

Android 12 New features list

Improved Notification shade: Material You bring opaque background and rounded corners to notifications. Also, each notification has a snooze button with 15 min, 30 min, 2 hrs.

Easy Wifi Sharing: Android 12 brings easy wi-fi sharing by QR Code. The host has to only scan the QR code to connect to your network.

One-handed mode: The feature is helpful if you have to use the phone in one hand. This brings all the display’s content in one bottom corner or says in half of the screen.

Apps updates on Google Play Store

Redesigned widgets: The widgets deisgned are revamp with ‘Material You’ UI brings great look and feel to user.

App Hibernation: App hibernation is for unused apps which are not used for a long time and residing on your phone. This feature will auto deletes all the temporary data and clear the cache of the app.

Splash Screens: The splash screen will be universal for all the apps on the Android 12 device. Whether the developer builds it or not, each app will now open with a splash screen and app icon.

Scrolling Screenshots: The feature is not yet confirmed but rumored to come in next beta build of ‘Snow Cone’

Media Player Revamp: The media player in the notification shade has a new UI. The device play button has changed into an icon, with one tap now you can switch to playback devices.

Clipboard access alerts: Whenever you copied anything in clipboard you will get pop-up alert ‘copied to clipboard’ in the botto of screen.

Game Dashboard: Android 12 brings a new Game dashboard from where you can directly open the game and control the settings to have a good experience.

Face-based auto-rotation: Screen rotation and auto-rotation are what we use. Android 12 auto-detects your face orientation and rotates the screen for you.

With Android 12 Beta 1 only few of the features are known. Most of the featured are hidden are not by default. In upcoming beta build and updates Google will push new exciting features to Android 12.

Qualcomm invests in Indian Audio Brand Boat

Qualcomm invest in audio brand boat

The homegrown audio brand Boat valuation has reached close to INR 2,000 Cr. In start of this year the brand raised 100 Mn USD from Warbug Pincus. Qualcomm has invested around USD 6.7 Mn as equity funding in Boat.

This is the first major investement by Qualcomm after it has investment in Realiance Jio in 2020. The company has investmented near to 100 Mn USD in Relaince Jio.

Boat plans to utilize the investements in manufacturing and developing next-gen audio products for Indian customers.

Sameer Mehta, the co-founder of Boat said, ” As boAt enters the next phase of growth and innovation, we look forward to building a relationship with Qualcomm to deepen our R&D capabilities and further augment our efforts to manufacture products in India”.

Boat Airdopes 461 Launched in India, Price in India , Specifications

The company started by selling USB charging cables and now it’s in audio products. Boat sells Earphones, Charging cables, Bluetooth Speakers, and earbuds. Last year, the company launched TWS earbuds in Indian market at affordable pricing.

With this investment by Qualcomm, the company will continue to develop next-generation lifestyle accessories and audio products to rule the market.

Realme Buds Air 2 Neo launched with ANC, up to 25 Hr Playback

The Chinese giant has earlier launched Realme Buds Air 2 this year. Now, there is an upgrade in the feature of the product with Active noise cancellation. Realme Buds Air 2 Neo is launch in Pakistan, the company will also launch other Neo versions soon.

Realme Buds Air 2 Neo Specs

The buds seem to be the successor of Realme Buds Q launched last year. The earbuds design is the same in-ear also the charging case is similar to Buds Q. Buds have the transparent touch to control your music and calls with ANC features.

Realme Buds Air 2 Neo Specs Overview

  • Active Noise Cancellation Support
  • IPX5 water resistance rating
  • 480mAh battery
  • up to 28 hrs of Playback

The earbuds will have 10mm dynamic boost derivers and ANC support. As per the OEM report, the buds will have up to 28 hrs of total playback time. As compare to Realme Buds Air 2, it has 3 hrs of more playback time.

The company has also shared the image of earbuds. The image shows the design similar to Realme buds Q ( also available in white color).

In February, the Realme Buds Air 2 was launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 3,299. The earbuds debuted as the successor to the Realme Buds Q.

Price and Availablity

The Realme Buds Air 2 Neo is priced at PKR 7,999 (~INR 5,300). Earbuds are available in two color variants White and Active Black. There is no info related to the launching date of the product in India.

Microsoft’s Phone App Feature will let users change their phone settings from PC

Microsoft Your Phone App new feature

Microsoft is always working to make seamless work between the connected devices to windows PC. The phone companion app from Microsoft lets you connect your android phones to Windows PCs. After connecting your phone you can manage your calls, messages, and photos, also notifications. The new feature of the Microsoft Phone App lets you manage your phone’s settings from PC.

The feature is dubbed as “Device Indicators”, it brings you access to your phone settings from PC. You can control and manage your phone settings such as Bluetooth, Wifi, Do not disturb, and Audio Player. In the last update, Your Phone App gets multiple device connectivity options. With this, you can add and manage multiple devices from Your Phone App on the PC.

Read Also: How to connect and make calls using your laptop (Windows Device)

The settings are only visible for connected devices. you can easily toggle the settings from below the image of your device. After changing a setting from Your Phone App on PC, it will reflect your Android Phone.

This new feature is gradually rolling out and will come with Your Phone App v1.21012.195.0. It will take some time to fully roll out for Your Phone App users.

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