How secure are Apple AirTags? Everything about tracking, hacks & phishing

How secure are Apple AirTags? Everything about tracking, hacks & phishing

Shortly after the initial euphoria surrounding the Apple AirTags, reports about hacking attacks, phishing, and other unsavory acts followed. This is only natural, and the obvious question arises: can people be tracked via these mini-tracers? NextPit decided to answer all of the important security concerns surrounding Apple’s trackers.

Fire alarms & doorbells: How to enable sound detection on your smartphone

Fire alarms & doorbells: How to enable sound detection on your smartphone

Our Android and iOS smartphones do offer a slew of useful features that enrich our lives. Some of them can actually save your life, but many people are not even aware of such features. Noise detection is one such feature that can be useful not only for those who have some form of hearing loss. Here is how you can enable these sound notifications on your Android or iOS-powered smartphone.

What is NFC? Everything you need to know about NFC technology

What is NFC? Everything you need to know about NFC technology

NFC is a fairly common feature on most mid-range and high-end smartphones of today. It has seen an increase in uptake as the online payment ecosystems proliferate across the globe. However, many of you still have several questions surrounding it. What is NFC? What is an NFC tag? In this article, we attempt to answer most of these queries.

Google Photos: How to download or export your images and videos

Google Photos: How to download or export your images and videos

From June 1 onward, any new images and videos that are uploaded to Google Photos will count toward a user’s storage limit. As a result, some people may actually consider that to be the date to switch to another photo storage service. Learn how to download or export your files to other services if you would like to make the jump.

Google Maps: How to enable Driving Mode

Google Maps: How to enable Driving Mode

Google did not have the smoothest rollout for its “Driving Mode” feature, which was supposed to deliver the Android Auto experience on the smartphone. After some contradictory statements from Google, it looks like things have finally been settled as Driving Mode makes its way into Google Maps in more countries. We will show you how you can locate and enable Driving Mode in Google Maps.

Google 3D Animals: How to use Google AR feature with your phone

Google 3D Animals: How to use Google AR feature with your phone

Augmented reality isn’t limited to just capturing Pokémons or attempting a dry run at arranging furniture in your home without having to break a sweat. One of the most fun uses of this technology is to bring pets, famous athletes, and even dinosaurs right into the comfort of your home using Google search. Learn how to maximize this feature in this tutorial.