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If you’re a power user, you probably want to know what is going on in the background on your phone. Just as in Windows and OS X, your Android device probably has all manner of apps running in the background. These use up valuable resources and may slow down your phone or tablet.
One of the most important elements of a smartphone is the battery. How long does it take to charge it? How long does it last? What are the differences between battery types? These are the main questions that we’re going to answer and we’re going to try to put some incorrect myths and legends to rest. Below, you’ll find our basic guide to batteries.
Sure, WhatsApp voice calls are theoretically free, but the internet itself is not. If you’re sitting in a cafe sucking up free Wi-Fi then there is no cost involved at all, other than the overpriced Chai latte you’re probably sipping. But if you’re using your own data connection then you will of course be spending money in the form of data allowance when you make WhatsApp calls.
One of the primary reasons users love Android is that they can customize their smartphone, from the launcher, to the look of the icons, to a full change of theme. This type of customization is reaching a new level with Android 8.0 Oreo, since now, you don’t even have to root the device!
Here it is, your new smartphone has finally arrived. You’ve sat down, opened the box, removed the protective film and are now ready to use your new Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL. Here are a few tips that might help you with these new high-end smartphones from Google.
After YouTube Go and Files Go, Google is now launching a new version of Google Maps for around 70 countries. The Google Maps Go app allows you to use most of the services that Google Maps offers, and the good news is that it won’t require many of your phones’ resources, such as data usage and battery life.
Instagram has decided to start 2018 off on the wrong foot. In a disgraceful move that we’d ordinarily only expect from WhatsApp, Instagram recently introduced a feature called ‘Last active’, which shows your followers the last hour you logged on to the application.
If you’re a devout Instagrammer, you’ve probably already heard this term: IGTV. When you open Instagram’s app on Android or iOS, you’ll certainly notice a new button to press, and I’m sure you’ve already been bugged by some orange messages that ask you to click on this button.
Smartphones are becoming better at gaming, but thanks to streaming apps, you can enjoy playing AAA quality games on almost any handheld device. No more waiting for mobile ports of your favorite games! If you own a PS4, here’s how to play your favorite games on your smartphone with this…wait for it…one weird trick.
In the always changing world of technology, you need some kind of yardstick to compare performance, since reading technical specifications is never enough. That’s why benchmarks were created. But why and how do we use them? Can we consider them reliable?
When we talk about smartphones, we often talk about memory: how many GB do you need? Sometimes we refer to RAM, other time to ROM or internal memory. But what is the difference? What is the meaning of these terms in the world of smartphones?
Each new Android version introduces several innovations, some of which are far from obvious. In this article we show you some tricks and tips for those who own a smartphone already updated to Android 8.0 or 8.1 Oreo.
Did you just purchase or receive a new Galaxy Note 9 and have no idea how to get around the hundreds of available settings? In this guide, you’ll out all about the main settings that might be useful to you. We’ve divided them into categories according to their exact location in the system, so you won’t get lost trying to search for them.
You may have heard of, or are interested in, using smartphones that employ dual-SIM cards but aren’t exactly sure how it all works. Maybe not everyone knows it, but dual SIM smartphones are not all the same. Let us break down everything you need to know about dual SIM smartphones.
Social media can be a fun distraction, but it also has many downsides. Multiple studies claim it can negatively affect your mental well-being or create addictive-like responses to likes, shares, etc. in your brain. Privacy concerns and scandals around social networks are a common occurrence too.
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