Here’s how to tell if your phone is listening to you — and how to stop it
Listen up. Experts from NordVPN have outlined a four-step process that anyone can follow to find out whether their phone is listening in and using private discussions for targeted advertising, Daily Mail reported. Some smartphone users worry that their device is listening to them speak when they least suspect it. wachiwit – stock.adobe.com The first […]
How to Turn Your Smartphone Into a Dumb Phone
Then, you need to add the dark Dumb Phone wallpaper (Wallpaper in Settings), switch to dark mode (Display & Brightness in Settings), and turn off home screen animations: From Settings select Accessibility > Per-App Settings > Add App > Home Screen & App Library, then tap Home Screen & App Library and Reduce Motion, and […]
How to Switch From iPhone to Android (2024)
Ignore the arguments about which is better, because iPhones and Android phones have far more in common than some folks will admit. Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone is pretty painless these days, and you can take all your stuff with you, including photos, messages, and other bits and pieces. With the upcoming […]
How to Take a Long, Scrolling Screenshot on Android, iOS, and Desktop
Tap and hold on these arrows, and the screenshot will extend farther down the screen. When you lift your finger, or the bottom of the webpage or document is reached, the image is saved to your phone’s gallery. Scrolling Screenshots on iOS Use the Full page tab near the top to take a long screenshot. […]
How to Use Samsung DeX and Turn Your Phone Into a Desktop Computer
Your Samsung Galaxy phone doesn’t just work as a phone: Thanks to a feature called Samsung DeX, which has been around since 2017, you can plug your handset into a monitor or computer and use your phone in a similar way to a desktop PC. DeX is short for “desktop experience,” and that’s what the […]
How to Use ‘Circle to Search’ on an Android Phone
To enable Circle to Search on the Pixel phones, open up the main Settings page, then pick Display and Navigation mode. You’ve got two options here: gesture or button navigation. Whichever you’re using, tap the gear icon next to the current mode, then turn on the Circle to Search toggle switch. Over on the Samsung […]
15 Top New Android 15 Features (2024): How to Install, Features, Release Date
The next version of Google’s mobile operating system—Android 15—is on the horizon, with a host of new features and improvements. Google promises productivity enhancements, better privacy and security, and smoother performance. There are also upgrades for foldable and larger-screen devices. Android 15 is only available as a beta for select devices right now, with the […]
How to Use Apple’s Check In Feature in iOS 17 (2024)
Open the Messages app. Open the text window with the person you sent the Check In to. Tap on the Check In window within the message thread. Tap Details, then Add Time, and select one of the available options. How to Cancel a Check In Whether it’s because you’ve arrived at your destination or you […]
How to Preorder Samsung’s Galaxy S24, and Which Model to Buy
Looking to upgrade to Samsung’s newest Android smartphone? You can choose from the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, or Galaxy S24 Ultra. These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out. So which Galaxy S24 model should you buy? We break it all down […]
Android 14: how to customize your lock screen
Smartphone users unlock their phones, on average, an incredible 150 times a day. That means you’re going to see your lock screen an awful lot, so it should absolutely be something you like looking at. Even if you’re only seeing it for a few seconds while you press your finger to the screen or wait […]