Firmware is a software program on hardware devices. It provides the instructions for how the machine should communicate with other hardware and is typically stored in ROM “read-only memory,” a type of flash memory. Moreover, firmware is available on devices like Android, iOS, Windows, and Windows phones. It allows your device to run with advanced … Read more
Nowadays, notifications are the primary way that smartphone users are alerted about any updates surrounding their favorite apps. They’re absolutely crucial in ensuring that you won’t miss any post or tweet from the people that you follow. However, when you allow notifications for all of the apps on your phone, the notification tab tends to … Read more
As of this writing, Samsung has been absolutely banking with its latest flagship phone model, the Galaxy S21- one of its most powerful smartphones to date. Given the fact that the S21 is as powerful as it is, you might be wondering about how it performs with the Samsung Gear VR- the company’s own proprietary … Read more
Your phone’s power is low, and you plug the charger into its socket as you normally do. However, today, an interesting notification pops up: “Charging Rapidly.” This gets you immediately wondering, “Just why is my Pixel 2 charging rapidly?” “Charging rapidly” is a feature in the Google Pixel series whereby the phone can be charged … Read more
Smartphones have become an integral part of most peoples’ daily lives. They provide a variety of beneficial functions, ranging from communication to entertainment, information, GPS, and more. All of these features are designed to run smoothly- as long as the phone is properly functioning. To function properly, your phone requires regular updates to ensure that … Read more
If you’ve ever used an Android device, you may have encountered the term APK and wondered what it meant. The acronym usually comes up when you want to install an application or download a file. Android Package Kit (APK) is a file extension that can refer to either an Android application package or the Android … Read more
Samsung Gear is a line of wearables produced by the South Korean brand. The products were added to the Galaxy lineup in 2018 and are now addressed by the same name. A few of the famous wearables include the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Fit, which both require the Galaxy Wearable app on a connected … Read more
Ever tapped “Always” instead of “Just Once” when opening a file on your Android phone, only to regret it moments later? You’re not alone. This common mishap can lead to a default app taking over tasks you’d rather assign elsewhere. But don’t worry, there’s a way to reverse this decision, and it’s simpler than you … Read more
Smartphones have made our lives easier and much more convenient. One of the best efficiencies on a modern smartphone is that they can automatically fill in information for us! For example, instead of typing in our passwords, usernames, or email addresses each time, our phones remember this information and conveniently do it all. While this … Read more
Samsung Email is an email client, exclusive to Samsung devices (duh), that allows the owner to conveniently access multiple email accounts all from the same place. As an example, if you have two or more email addresses, you are able to access them all at once through Samsung Email. The app also allows EAS integration … Read more