Smartphone Tips
Feb 28th, 2019 by 
Android Pie (version 9) Review – The “Techie” Smartphone OS Gets Smarter and Friendlier
Also called Android P, it's a huge update from Oreo
Use a Custom Chat Wallpaper in WhatsApp for Android
Because why not enjoy the view while chatting?
The rise of WhatsApp as a global instant messaging platform has been phenomenal. WhatsApp has half a billion users globally, which is probably why Facebook was happy to pay over […]
The 10 Best Android Launchers of 2019
Some are free, some cost a few bucks, all are easy to download and install
One of Android’s most popular features, and undoubtedly a primary reason for its dominance of the smartphone market, is the operating system’s (OS) limitless customization options. Personalization possibilities abound, at […]
Microsoft Launcher Brings Windows Integration and a Lot More to Android
Make your smartphone play nice with Windows workflow apps, services and desktop
Android smartphones are capable of many things that you just can’t do on Apple’s iOS (iPhone) devices. One of the slicker Android-only features is the ability to change how your […]
Make Siri More Useful with Custom Shortcuts
Kinda like an Excel macro but using your voice instead
When Siri first launched in the iPhone 4S we were pretty blown away. It sounded so natural and actually understood almost everything you said. Since the, well, Alexa and the […]
The Three Best Android Emulators
Because some things are better done on your PC
The Android operating system is indisputably the biggest, most successful operating system for mobile devices. Pick any smartphone at random and the chances are that it will be running Android. […]
8 Best Smartphone Accessories for Travelling
Wireless chargers, camera lenses, cases, and more
Whether you are planning a small break or the travel trip of a lifetime, chances are you are going to be relying heavily on your smartphone. While our smartphones can […]
How To Link Up Your Android Smartphone With Windows 10
Seamlessly switch back and forth using email, chat, apps, and more
Did you know that you can link up your Android smartphone with Windows 10 to create a streamlined experience between the two devices? Once set up, you can browse the […]
Google Pixel 2 Camera Tutorial and Tips
If you don't know how to master your camera, you are missing out
In 2017, the Google Pixel 2 was marked as having the best smartphone camera in the world. The power of the Google Pixel 2 camera comes down to new hardware […]
4 Ways to Safely Backup iPhone iPad Photos and Videos
Don't lose those precious memories to hackers or a hard drive crash
If you have an iPhone, especially the latest one, you probably use it to take a lot of photos and videos. The cameras on iPhones are exceptional and they are […]
How to Reduce the Size of WhatsApp on Your iPhone
Tip: delete those group chats that are hogging space
If you are running out of space on your iPhone or iPad and have decided to see what apps are taking up the most space, you probably have noticed that […]
Top 10 iOS 10 Tips for the iPhone
Including universal clipboard, photo search, and invisible ink
It’s been a little while since Apple released iOS 10 to the masses and overall it seems like a good update. I held off updating until recently just in case […]
7 iPhone Apps to Write on Pictures
Admit it, it's fun to doodle with your finger
So yesterday I took a photo of my daughter that I thought was very funny, but I needed to add some text to the photo to really make it funny […]
Setup an Additional Phone Number on an Android Smartphone or iPhone
Use it to beat telemarketers and spammers
If you currently use your main phone number for everything under the sun, you might have noticed that those annoying telemarketing calls have started appearing on your cell phone. If […]
How to Lock a Note with a Password or Touch ID in iOS
A great way to keep your stuff private
With the release of the latest version of iOS, you can now protect your notes in the Notes app using either a password or Touch ID. For me, this was […]
Generate a Verification Code for Apple Two Factor Authentication
You'll need this to log in to iTunes on third generation Apple TV
I recently wrote a post on how to enable Apple’s new two-factor authentication feature for an iCloud account, which will make your account much more secure. In addition, even if you […]
How to View & Take Photos in Widescreen (16:9) on iPhone
Get rid of those annoying black bars
If you have any of the newer iPhones, you have probably noticed that when you take a picture with the camera, it always has black bars on either side of the […]
How to Update a Nexus Device OTA to Android N (7.0) Beta
Because it's fun to check out the latest OS
If you have a Nexus device and love playing around with the latest versions of Android, then you might be happy to learn that you can update your device to […]
