The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls is now rolling out to everyone on Android and iOS. The messaging platform picked up voice and video call support back in 2016, and the feature is very popular — every day, The Whatsapp users spend over 2 billion minutes on calls.

To use group calling, you'll first need to place a one-on-one video or voice call, and then add participants to that call. Here's how to use The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls for video and voice calls.

• Open The Whatsapp from the app drawer or home screen.
• Go to the Calls tab.
• Select the dialer icon at the bottom right corner.

• Select the first participant and use the dialer/video icons to make a voice or video call.
• From within the one-on-one call, tap the add participant button on the top right corner.
• Select the second participant you'd like to add to the call and then hit the Add button.

Follow steps five and six to add more participants to the call — you can add up to four people simultaneously.

That's all there is to it. Are you interested in trying out The Whatsapp group calling feature for both video and voice calls? Let us know in the comments below.

How to flash a monthly security update on Google Pixel without wiping data

One of the biggest reasons why people buy Google Pixel phones is the timely updates, whether it’s a monthly security update or a major one that bumps the system’s version. But Google likes to roll out updates in waves, so you may have to wait a couple of days before getting your monthly security update. You didn’t buy a Pixel to wait for updates, right? You want to have it on your phone as soon as they’re released.

If that describes you, well, we’ve got you covered. I’m going to show you how to install those updates manually on your Google Pixel, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel 2, and Google Pixel 2 XL. You don’t need to wipe your device, so that’s a plus. We’ll provide two sets of instructions: One for installing fastboot images and one for installing OTA images. The fastboot images can be installed on bootloader unlocked devices no matter how many modifications you’ve made (so long as you aren’t running a custom ROM) while the OTA images are better for bootloader locked devices.

Oh, one more thing: these instructions will work for any other device that has fastboot images available for it (like the Google Nexus 5X, Google Nexus 6P, and Google Pixel C).

Fastboot Image Instructions for Bootloader Unlocked Devices

Windows

1. Okay, first, you need to download platform tools from here. You need them to use adb and fastboot interfaces. Download and extract it on the desktop.
   
2. Then you need to download the latest stock image for your device from here.
3. Unzip all the contents of the stock image into platform-tools (adb and fastboot interface we downloaded earlier) folder.
   
4. You will see a small batch file called ‘flash-all.bat’. This script automates the flashing process of all compressed images. You need to change it so that it doesn’t wipe your device. I recommend you use Notepad++.
5. Near the end of the text, remove ‘-w’ (it’s written without quotes) and save the file.
   
6. Navigate to platform-tools using Command Prompt on Windows. You can use Windows search to start it. To navigate, you need to use command cd Desktop\platform-tools Note: if you are using PowerShell on Windows 10, then you will need to preface all the commands in the following steps with .\
7. Type in adb devices and make sure your device appears in the list.
8. Now you need to put your device into bootloader mode. To do that, execute the command adb reboot bootloader
9. Check if fastboot sees your device. Type in fastboot devices
10. Now, if you’re in bootloader mode and fastboot sees your device, just double-click on ‘flash-all.bat’ and wait a few minutes.

Mac OS/Linux

What if you don’t use Windows? We’ve got you covered.

1. First of all, download platform-tools for Mac OS or Linux. Download and extract it on the desktop.
2. Then you need to download the latest stock image for your device from here.
3. Unzip all the contents of the stock image into platform-tools (adb and fastboot interface we downloaded earlier) folder.
4. You will see a small script called ‘flash-all.sh’. This script automates the flashing process of all compressed images. You need to change it so that it doesn’t wipe your device. Use your preferred text editor.
5. Near end of the text, remove ‘-w’ (it’s written without quotes) and save the file.
6. Navigate to platform-tools using Terminal. To navigate, you need to use command cd Desktop and cd platform-tools
7. Execute the script using command ./flash-all.sh and wait a few minutes.

Your phone may take about 10 or 15 minutes to install an update. It may even hang, but don’t ever disconnect the USB cable while flashing via fastboot! As I promised, all your apps, photos, videos, and music are where you left them.

OTA Image Instructions for Bootloader Locked Devices

To flash an update on a bootloader locked device, we’re going to sideload it using adb. The instructions are pretty much the same for any platform so there’s no point in dividing this into categories.

1. Download platform-tools and extract it on your desktop.
2. Download an OTA update from here and put it in the platform-tools folder.
3. On your phone, go to Settings > About phone. Tap on build number 7 times, then go to Developer Options and activate USB debugging.
4. Open Command Prompt/PowerShell on Windows or Terminal on Mac OS/Linux and type in ‘cd Desktop’ and ‘cd platform-tools’.
5. Connect your phone to your PC via the USB cable.
6. Now execute the following command depending on your OS:
   For Windows Command Prompt: adb reboot bootloader
   For Windows PowerShell: .\adb reboot bootloader
   For Mac/Linux Terminal: ./adb reboot bootloader
7. Now that you’re in the bootloader, you need to use volume down button to find recovery mode and then press the power button to enter it.
8. After you’re in the recovery mode, select ‘Apply update from ADB’
9. Now, to finally flash our OTA file, execute the following command depending on your OS:
   For Windows Command Prompt: adb sideload filename.zip
   For Windows PowerShell: .\adb sideload filename.zip
   For Mac/Linux Terminal: ./adb sideload filename.zip
   Please note: You need to replace filename.zip with the name of the OTA image you downloaded.  For example, sailfish-ota-opm4.171019.016.b1-b387f7b2.zip.
10. Finish!!

Android P Beta 4 is here for Google Pixel/Pixel XL & Google Pixel 2/Pixel 2 XL

Today just got a lot more exciting. Google has just released the final Android P Developer Preview for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, and Pixel 2 XL. This is Developer Preview 5 and Android P Beta 4, for those keeping track. Factory Images and OTA Files are available now!

The previous developer preview/beta was released earlier this very month. This last build should be the most stable we’ve seen so far. If you’ve been dying to give Android P a try, but have held off on previous releases, now is the time to dive in. Check out the release notes below:

Release Notes

• API level 28
• Date: July 2018
• Build: PPP5.180610.010
• Emulator support: x86 & ARM (32/64-bit)
• Security patch level: July 2018
• Google Play services: 12.4.46

The Pixel devices are obviously getting this update, but there is also a slew of other phones that can join the party. The devices listed below are a part of the program but are still subject to waiting for OEMs.

• Essential Phone
• Nokia 6.1
• Nokia 7
• Nokia 7 Plus
• Nokia 8 Sirocco
• OnePlus 6
• Oppo R15 Pro
• Sony Xperia XZ2
• Vivo X21UD
• Vivo X21
• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S

Factory images and OTA files have been posted for the Pixel and Pixel 2 devices. If that’s not your style, you can sign up for the Android Beta Program to receive the OTA update on your phone. Stay tuned to XDA for more details about this last developer preview.

Phone	OTA	Factory Image
Google Pixel	ota-ppp5.180610.010	ppp4.180612.004-factory
Google Pixel XL	ota-ppp5.180610.010	oppp4.180612.004-factory
Google Pixel 2	ota-ppp5.180610.010	ppp4.180612.004-factory
Google Pixel 2 XL	ota-ppp5.180610.010	ppp4.180612.004-factory

How to Install Android P Beta 4 on the Google Pixel & Pixel 2

OTA Image Instructions

1. Download the OTA image for your device
2. Move it to the internal storage of your device
3. Make sure you’ve set up ADB if you haven’t already
4. Reboot to recovery with the following command: adb reboot recovery
5. Select the option “Apply update from ADB”
6. Sideload the OTA with the following command: adb sideload <OTA_image.zip>

Factory Image Instructions

1. Download the factory image for your device
2. Extract the factory image zip on your PC
3. Run the flash-all.bat if you’re on Windows or flash-all.sh if you’re on Mac/Linux. This will wipe all data on your device! If you want to flash the update without losing any data, please follow these instructions instead.

LineageOS is finally going to start supporting the original Pixel and Pixel XL.

There’s no set schedule for the LineageOS Pixel nightlies, but the team has approved the build.

These will be the first Google-made smartphones to get LineageOS.

If you look at the long list of devices that have LineageOS ROM builds, you’ll notice something strange: there’s no support for the Google Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2, or Pixel 2 XL.

However, it looks like that is about to change, as the LineageOS team appears to have approved rolling out nightlies for the Google Pixel (aka “sailfish”) and the Google Pixel XL (aka “marlin”). Click here to check out the review history at LineageOS.org.

Although the original Pixel line will likely have LineageOS ROMs very soon, there’s still no word on the second-generation Pixel 2 line. But if the team can make LineageOS work on the original line, it stands to reason that they’d be able to make it work on the next line.

EDITOR'S PICK

Whatever happened to CyanogenMod? What is LineageOS?

Strangely, there are plenty of custom ROMs out there based on LineageOS for the Pixel line, but there hasn’t been an official one. It was only a matter of time before a bonafide version arrived.

LineageOS rose from the ashes of CyanogenMod, and is currently the most significant custom Android ROM in the custom ROM community. Using LineageOS, users can update old handsets to the most recent version of Android, as well as breathe new life into newer handsets that are lacking features or are bogged down with bloatware and ugly Android skins.

To see if you own a device that supports LineageOS, click here.

Apple has released iOS 10.3.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to the public today. Six betas of iOS 10.3.3 were rolled out to developers and the public before the final version launched. The previous iOS update — iOS 10.3.2 — was released on May 15th. Like iOS 10.3.2, iOS 10.3.3 is also a minor point release update with bug fixes and security improvements for iOS 10.3. And the larger iOS 10.3 update contained noteworthy features like a revamping of the file system, a Find My AirPods feature, Wi-Fi Calling on iCloud devices with Verizon, an Apple ID Settings menu, a Podcasts app widget, weather forecasts in the Maps app, an iCloud storage meter and new app animations. So lets get started to Download iOS 10.3.3 for iPhone 5, 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus.

iOS 11 Coming This Fall

And in early June, Apple hosted the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) where iOS 11 was announced. So Apple is unlikely going to be adding any major features to iOS until iOS 11 arrives in the fall.

While iOS 10 emphasized improvements on Apple’s stock apps and the Lock Screen, iOS 11 will be known for productivity features, especially for the iPad. The iPad will support more app icons in the dock, a new slide over feature, drag-and-drop, a new App Switcher interface and a Files App.

iOS 11 features also include a redesigned App Drawer and Control Center, action syncing for Messages across all devices, the ability to make payments through Messages, real-time language translation through Siri, editable Live Photos, indoor mall and airport maps in the Maps app, a Do Not Disturb feature that can be automatically activated while you are driving, speaker support in the Home app, an AirPlay update for multi-room audio streaming, revamped Apple Music profiles, an App Store app overhaul, a document scanner feature in the Notes app, a one-handed keyboard mode, a screen recording feature, an automatic setup for new devices, ARKit for facilitating augmented reality apps by developers and much more.

What Is Included In The iOS 10.3.3 Update?

Apple did not provide much information in its release notes. However, the iOS 10.3.3 beta revealed some of the details. iOS 10.3.3 has only one visible change: new wallpapers for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. There will likely be one more minor iOS 10 update with bug fixes before iOS 11 arrives.

The release notes of iOS 10.3.3 simply say: “iOS 10.3.3 includes bug fixes and improves the security of your iPhone or iPad.” Once I find out more specific details about the update, I will update this article.

Download iOS 10.3.3 for iPhone 5, 6, 6s, 7, 7 Plus

The download size of iOS 10.3.3 update will vary based on the device and carrier you have. But it appears to be between 80-100MB.

You can install iOS 10.3.3 by connecting your device to iTunes or downloading it by going to the Settings app > General > Software Update. The iOS 10.3.3 update is available for the following devices: iPhone 5 and later, iPad 4th generation and later, iPad mini 2 and later and iPod touch 6th generation and later.

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