Well, this is exactly the question I asked myself before dumping my old phone. To find the answer, I did some research and found out that it is possible to upgrade an old phone. Yes, phones are basically very similar to computers. While you cannot upgrade the hardware, you can improve the performance. In this post, I will be talking about how to breathe a new life in my old phone in just 6 simple steps....

Bixby text call is only available on Galaxy phones running One UI 5.1 or higher version. If your Samsung phone is on an older One UI build, update it to the latest version from using the Software Update option from the Settings app. At the time of writing, the Bixby text call feature is currently available in English and Korean languages. How to Enable Bixby Text Call on Samsung Phones Samsung has disabled Bixby text call by default....

Burst mode is extremely helpful when capturing moving objects or an action sequence. Since it isn’t always possible to hit the shutter at the right time, you can capture a series of photos with burst mode on your iPhone. Let’s understand what it is in detail before we show you how to use it. What Is Burst Mode on iPhone Burst mode clicks multiple photos in one stretch instead of capturing a single frame....

Why do we need a system cleaner? We all want one thing – our computers to run faster and smoother. There are quite a few things that impede a computer from running faster. With use, junk files accumulate; programs install themselves in the startup folder delaying the already notorious Windows boot; unneeded programs stay on and refuse to be installed by the default Windows uninstaller; and more seriously, the registry gets bloated with unneeded entries....

This feature has been under tests since last year and has now been launched globally both for iOS and Android. But how does Facebook Find WiFi actually work? Would their so-called drones land up at the rooftop of your house when you hit that button on your phone? I wish it was that dramatic. It’s much simpler actually. Let’s see the steps. 1. Search for the Option If your Facebook app has recently been updated, the Find WiFi option will be located under the More tab or the hamburger icon....

Google Photos calls it a Movie in the app. That said, you can make videos out of photos only in mobile apps. There is no option to create one on the Google Photos web. Google reserves advanced functions to edit videos for the Google One subscribers. Thankfully, it does not apply to making movies/videos in the app. Without further ado, let’s create an awesome video in Google Photos. Use Google Photos to Make a Video For this post, we used both the iPhone and Android Google Photos app to create a video....

Gladly, the iMessage stickers will not be sent as a photo but will appear as a sticker in WhatsApp. The difference between photos and sticker is that photos are big in size, and you need to download them manually if you have disabled the auto-download of media. That’s not the case with stickers. They are small in size, faster to send, and work more or less like emojis. Let’s see how to get memoji stickers from iMessage on WhatsApp and other apps like Telegram, Facebook Messenger, etc....

Samsung Galaxy Phones like the Galaxy S22 pack an alternative feature called Object Eraser. The feature is built right into the default Gallery app on some Samsung Galaxy phones and it works like a charm. Here’s how you can use Object Eraser to edit your photos and remove unwanted objects or people. What Is Object Eraser Object Eraser is a photo editing tool usable remove unwanted objects and people from a picture that you’ve already clicked on your phone....

In this article, we will show you three methods by which you can connect your phone to your Windows PC, and use its mic as an audio input source to your desktop. Let’s get started. Method 1: Use Phone as a Bluetooth Mic on PC Wirelessly via WO Mic WO Mic is free software that uses a PC client on your Windows computer to connect and use your phone’s microphone....

Note: We are using the new Fire OS UI on the Fire TV Stick in the example below. If you haven’t received the update, make sure to update the OS to the latest version from the Settings app. Step 1: Visit Fire TV Stick home. Step 2: Move to the Find menu. Step 3: Select Search. Step 4: Search for VLC player using the virtual keyboard or ask Alexa to search for VLC....

When trying to use a VPN, we advise you to go for a premium VPN service because the free ones aren’t always reliable, especially in terms of network speed and privacy. However, now that Google themselves have developed a VPN service, there’s no need to look further if you are a Google One user. Also Read: What happens when you cancel Google One subscription What Is Google One VPN Google One VPN helps you browse the internet securely through an encrypted tunnel....

Instagram allows you to take a break from the service with two options. You can either delete your account or use the disable my account function. Before you go ahead and use any of that, you should understand the differences and possible outcomes from the two options. Instagram Delete vs Disable: Where Are These Options Instagram hasn’t added the delete and disable options in the mobile apps on iPhone and Android....

Earlier this week, Instagram added a new poll stickers feature to Stories alongside two new creative tools. Now, the Facebook-owned photo-sharing app is adding a new face filter to its fold, which lets users place a beam of light on their image. Even if there is no sunshine around, the new face filter on Instagram will enable users to place a beam of sunlight on their selfie. Once the filter is applied, tap on the screen to move it around or you can tap on the light to change its orientation from vertical to horizontal and vice-versa....

Now, if you don’t want to pay the $99 fee required for a developer’s license, there is a fairly straightforward way to get iOS 9 beta running on your device. Just read along and follow this complete guide on how to do it. Important Note: Before proceeding, know that beta versions of any OS (including iOS 9) are not finished by any means and are usually plagued by several issues....

There have been a lot of speculations related to Apple’s upcoming device ranging from its display and biometric unlocking to wireless charging and its chassis, with one of the most debatable ones being its price tag. 2017 marks iPhone’s 10th anniversary, and although the iPhone 7 was recently released in September 2016, people can’t seem to stop talking about the iPhone 8 as it’s expected to be ‘extra special’ for the brand’s tin anniversary....

Since Google Play Music is pre-installed on almost all Android phones, not many bother to look for alternatives. In May 2016, Jio launched its bouquet of multimedia apps which included Jio Music. Jio Music took a route parallel to Google’s Play Music. That means, access to Jio Music is exclusive to Jio Prime membership. You will need to buy a Jio SIM to become a Prime member and use it....

But when you look at the prices, the difference is steep. While most USB hubs are available in the $50-$70 price tag, the prices of laptop docking stations are south of $100. And the purpose of both these peripherals is the same—increasing connectivity. So this brings us to an important question—which one should you pick? Should you buy an expensive laptop dock over a simple USB hub? Or is it the other way around?...

In this post, we are going to place the Mpow and TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 transmitters side by side and see which one of these is better suited for your needs. Let the games … errr … comparison begin. But before we begin, let’s have a quick rundown of the specifications: Codec Supported & Latency Let’s start with the Bluetooth audio codecs. The MPOW Bluetooth transmitter and the TaoTronics Bluetooth-transmitter both have aptX LL (aptX Low Latency) bundled in....

Subscription plans can often be confusing as they give you access to different features. However, some features are similar between different plans. With that in mind, let us have a closer look at the Netflix subscription plans and help you understand which plan is the best one for you: Netflix Standard or Netflix Premium. Let’s start. Netflix Standard vs. Premium: At a Glance While Netflix provides a total of 4 plans, the Standard and Premium plans take the cake....

Among those incidents, San-Francisco based startup, Notion emerged as a viable option. With its unique style at note-taking, templates, and clean design, it quickly became choice for those looking for Evernote alternatives. The recently released ‘import from Evernote’ tool made the switch even easy. In this post, we will compare Evernote to Notion to see if the new kid in town is as good as they say or is it yet another ‘Grass is greener on the other side’ situation....