As music lovers, we really can’t go long periods without listening to our favorite jams. Sometimes, though, we do have to let go of our phones (more specifically our Pixel phones) and let them recharge (so that they have enough juice for more music-playing). Wait a minute– can’t we just charge the phone and listen … Read more
Just imagine: you’re on your way to a friend’s housewarming party, all dressed up in your flashiest finery. You hurry towards the taxi, and as you do, you ask your host to text you the address. Your phone pings, but instead of the address you simply receive a text saying, “current location.loc.vcf” (or “cl.loc.vcf”). “So, … Read more
Has your digital peace been disrupted by the pesky ‘Error Retrieving Information From Server’ message on Google Play? We feel your pain. But you’re in luck! Your guiding light in the tech fog is here to lend a helping hand. Walk with us through a simple, practical guide to understand and overcome this hurdle. Ready … Read more
Today’s generation is well-acquainted with all of the technology and gadgets of the modern age. While we know how to use most applications and functions, we sometimes come across particular terms that may sound similar but have different purposes. The terms “Disable” and “Force stop” are prime examples of this. Whether you use an iPhone … Read more
Don’t we all love taking photos with our phones? I sure do. The cameras in high-end smartphones these days have amazing picture quality and a range of useful features that allow them to compete for neck-and-neck with digital cameras. Whether it’s my beautiful wife, baby daughter, or three trouble-making dogs, my phone is filled to … Read more
Let’s get straight to the point: Is Android encryption safe? In general, encrypting Android devices is a safe practice. However, encrypting your Android phone might slow down its performance, especially if it’s an older model. The good thing is that this performance decrease is hardly noticeable on newer Android models. As a side note, it … Read more
These days, it’s hard to discuss Android without mentioning communications privacy. Google has received a lot of criticism over the years about its reckless handling of private information, and the company now prioritizes privacy in every upgrade to its Android operating system. While Android phones come with various privacy-enhancing features, few people know about the … Read more
Add to queue is a feature for personalization that allows people who use different apps to customize what they watch in a sequence. It is another user-friendly addition to the app menu, so users can access their favorite content whenever they want. Depending on the app, the type of content you can add to the … Read more
Here’s the topic for today: Do the Pixel 3 and eye strain go together like peanut butter and jelly? Several owners of the Pixel 3 have reported that eye strain is something that is commonly experienced after a long smartphone session. Believe it or not, there’s actually a reason for this is- namely the PWM … Read more
In an era when “read receipts,” “someone is typing,” and emoji responses are common, it can be frustrating to find that your message is not delivered. This is especially true if you do not know the reason why. When you see “delivered” next to your message, you know it’s made it to the recipient’s phone. … Read more