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Google has already released Android 10 for its own Pixel smartphones, but other manufacturers are also working hard on the next big update for your smartphone. As usual, OnePlus offers a public beta of OxygenOS based on Android 10 for download for users of a OnePlus smartphone who like to experiment.
You might have noticed that apps require special permissions in order to function. Unfortunately, it’s not always clear what the permissions are used for. This article will provide an overview of the most important app permissions and we’ll try to separate the necessary ones from the sketchy ones. In our update, we’ll discuss the tighter controls over SMS and call logs that are in the latest version of Android.
YouTube has just come up with a new feature called “YouTube Clips”. Now, for those of you familiar with streaming platform Twitch, you will quickly note that the new feature is quite similar to what Twitch offers its users. With ‘Clips’, you can create short clips from a video or a live stream and then share them on social media.
Google’s keyboard “Gboard” has become a really useful keyboard alternative over the years. We want to show you a few cool shortcuts that you can take advantage of in order to squeeze even more out of the software.
Has your annoyance level exploded through the roof in recent times because of countless message requests on Instagram? You are not alone in this matter. Here’s how you can stop being spammed and deal with this problem once and for all.
Want to transform your WhatsApp into Snapchat? The hugely popular instant messaging app now offers a function that automatically deletes messages for all chat participants after one week has passed. This allows you to have (slightly) more control over your privacy as well as getting rid of older messages so that your chat threads do not end up being too long.
Ghost image or screen burn-in are names given to permanent discoloration of your smartphone’s screen caused by irregular pixel usage. The prolonged use of static images can create a permanent shadow or ghost of that image on the screen. This problem is more common than you think and happens most often on AMOLED screens (although LCD displays aren’t always immune).
Remember where you keep your SIM ejector tool? You know, those little metal things you occasionally get with a new phone? No, me neither, but don’t despair. Fortunately for you and me, I’ve MacGyvered my way into the SIM card tray and microSD card slot many a time. Here are a few handy ways to open the SIM card slot without a SIM tool.
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.
Since August 2021, Google has made available Dark Mode in its Maps app for both Android smartphones and iPhones. This feature allows you to change the traditional view to dark colors on your mobile device.
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