I know that it’s not surprising to find Google Play Store filled with a whole new line-up of free Android apps this December. To make sure that you don’t get lost in the jungle of apps, we have curated a list of top 8 new, free Android apps that you should try this holiday season. Let’s get started! 1. Datally One of the newest apps on the Play Store, Datally is from none other than Google....

Even your best Android phone is useless when it fails to make or receive calls. The situation gets confusing when your phone sends or receives text as usual but fails at calls. Let’s get started and fix the issue once and for all. Note: We used a Google Pixel 6a running Android 13 beta to take screenshots for this problem and managed to fix it. The menu option names might be different on your Android phone, depending on its make and model....

And nothing is worse than being greeted with a retry button. So what does one do? Just let it go and look for alternatives to Google Drive? Of course, not! You need to try the solutions mentioned below to fix the waiting for upload error in the Google Drive from your phone. Let’s start with some of the easy ones to check if they help in solving the error....

Suppose you’ve already tried verifying your internet connection and restarting your Samsung phone several times. In that case, it’s time you refer to the solutions below to investigate further and resolve the issue. So, let’s get started. 1. Force Close Play Store You can never go wrong with a simple restart. So, you should start by force-stopping the Play Store app and then opening it again. Here’s how. Step 1: Long-press on the Play Store icon and tap on the info icon to open its App Info....

While we are on the topic of new and happening, with the help of the MIUI 9, this phone has got some exceptional features. However, there is more than what just meets the eye and today we will be talking about some amazing hidden features that you must try if you are using this phone. Rest assured, these tips will definitely improve your experience and will add a host of new features to your phone....

These two speakers are compact and good companions for a day out on the beach or by the pool. However, the Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 is about $20-$30 cheaper than the UE speaker. Hence, it brings us to a question—is it worth buying the old UE Wonderboom 2 over the new Tribit Stormbox Micro 2? Well, that’s what we’ll find in this post as we compare Tribit Stormbox Micro 2 against the UE Wonderboom 2....

Hence, this brings us to an important question. Are USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm Quick Charge the same? If not, what are the differences between these two charging technologies, and what advantages do they bring to the table? That’s what we shall explore more about USB Power Delivery and Qualcomm’s Quick Charge to know the difference and which one would keep your gadgets future-proof. As it will be a long post, let’s get going....

Such requirement especially arises when you have a central shared repository of files and folders that keep changing. And when the situation demands that you need your local copy to be same or almost similar. Quick Tip: You might also want to learn ways to track changes and collaborate on comments in a MS Word document. Refer to our guide. Back to the topic, WinMerge is a wonderful tool for Windows that can help compare differences and merge them on different files and folders....

Writing online is great. It takes the biggest problem – saving and syncing data – totally out of the equation. But you also sacrifice in features. While Google Docs is catching up when it comes to formatting, Word still has a leg up. One of the features writers use quite often is Find and Replace. While copy editors save our butts from internet ridicule, we do make a lot of mistakes....

While a Remote Desktop Connection option on Windows has existed since XP, a mobile solution for iOS and Android was lacking for all these years. But now it’s available, and while it’s certainly not as feature-rich as Splashtop or TeamViewer, it will get the job done for free. You’ll need the Pro version of Windows 8 (or any of these older desktop operating systems) to use the remote desktop features through the Android app....

It doesn’t look like WhatsApp is coming out with a desktop app of its own or an API like Telegram. But now there’s an unofficial desktop client for WhatsApp. Let’s learn what it’s all about and how to use it. Unofficial WhatsApp for Desktop Unofficial WhatsApp for Desktop (use this Github download link if the website doesn’t work for you) is a free and open source app created by Alexandru Rosianu (who has also made a similar Facebook Messenger app for desktop users)....

Sign up is required to use this service. Once you sign up and activate your account, you can start uploading and editing videos. After logging in, click on File manager link given on the left pane. Browse for files and click upload button to upload the file. Videotoolbox will upload the file on its server. Select the video by checking the box next to the name of video. Now select the action you want to perform on this tool....

Sometimes, Spotify fails to open on your phone. You may encounter a song not playing, the app lagging, and storage issues on your phone. Clearing Spotify cache resolves all such problems without affecting your music library in the app. Let’s first understand Spotify cache and the steps to clear it. Spotify Cache Explained Cache is small data files that Spotify stores on your phone to improve the overall app loading times and user experience....

Many Windows users are perplexed by the addition of an OneDrive folder in File Explorer. For others, their Microsoft Office files such as Word documents, PowerPoints, etc., are saved automatically to the OneDrive folder and not to the folders on their computer. If you are wondering what the purpose of OneDrive in Windows 10 and its pros and cons, you are in the right place. Let’s find the answer....

Some privacy-focused users might limit their WhatsApp reach by enabling some security functions. The practice may lead you not to see their profile picture, contact info, status, read receipt, and more. It’s a standard behavior among tech-savvy users. But it might confuse some users who are not aware of WhatsApp’s privacy and security settings. In this post, we will guide you on how some WhatsApp users use privacy settings and why can’t you see contact info or display picture of some of the WhatsApp contacts in the app....

If, like me from the past, you’re not sure what this brouhaha surrounding fake chargers is about, let me walk you through it. More from GT Explains: Learn more about encryption on iOS and Android, Bitcoin, and Markdown in our GT Explains series. Cheap Chargers Cut Corners When an official iPhone charger costs $20 and a fake one costs $1-3, there’s clearly something wrong going on here. Sure, Apple is known to charge a ridiculous premium on their products, and no it didn’t take them nearly as much to produce it....

Write for Mac costs $9.99 on the Mac App Store and compared to similarly priced apps, it offers a lot. Features and UI-wise it can go head to head with Ulysses III, an app that’s over 4 times more costly. So when it comes to economics, Write does well for itself. But it’s not always about the economics. Writing apps are more personal than that and small things can ruin your experience....

So to make the best of the phone, we have compiled a list of Tips and Tricks since MIUI 11 is still a skin that comes with a lot of features but hides them too. Without further ado, let’s get started. 1. Display Refresh Rate The POCO X2 features a screen with a phenomenal 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming and video experience. Using the phone with such a high refresh rate might impact the battery life....

Now, the feature is an essential part of every Android phone and tablets too — which reaped its benefits long before phones. So what is this feature and how does it work on Android? You will get all the answers here along with the reasons why you should start using this feature. Let’s get started. What Are User Profiles on Android User profiles let you share your Android device (phone or tablet) with others without sharing any personal data....

For the unaware, Do not disturb lets you silence notifications and alerts in a customizable way. You can choose which apps can send notifications or the time at which your phone should disable notifications. Let’s start. Tip: Check this post if the Do not disturb mode keeps activating automatically on your Samsung phone. 1. Shut Off DND From Quick Settings One of the simplest and fastest ways to remove Do not disturb on Samsung Galaxy phones is from quick settings as shown below....