Android

The Steam Link app is now available for Android. It’s still in Beta but it’s there and it works well enough. The iOS app isn’t out just yet but it shouldn’t be too long and it will likely work the same way as the Android app does. Here’s how to …

Texting was, at one time, a revolutionary mode of communication but technology has moved on. Messaging apps have taken over and they don’t limit you to just text based messages. You can send almost any type of content over a modern day messaging app like Whatsapp. We’re not just talking …

Shake is a gesture on iOS. If you type text in any text input field e.g., the Messages app, and shake your iPhone, it will ‘undo’ what you’ve typed. iOS doesn’t restrict how gestures can be used within apps which is why some apps can, and do, use a gesture …

Snapcaht content is meant to expire. You can always take a screenshot. Snapchat doesn’t block screenshots but they don’t tend to capture videos which are just as popular as images. The easiest way to save a Snapchat story, regardless if they’re images or videos, is to record your screen. The …

Google requires all Android devices to comply with and meet the requirements outlined in the Compatibility Definition Document in order for the device to ship with Google’s stock apps which include the Play Store app. Devices that don’t meet these requirements are, as far as Google is concerned, not secure. …

Replying to messages or phone calls when you’re driving is dangerous. Despite the many virtual assistant apps that are available, you should still avoid using your phone when you’re driving. The best practice is to switch it to do not disturb mode. If you have an iPhone that is running …

Whatsapp lets you search your message threads. You can search all threads at once, or you can search a particular thread. In-thread search is useful for obvious reasons; it’s an easier way to recall a part of a conversation. For example, if you settled on a day or time to …

Banking on the infinite power of nostalgia, Nintendo announced the release of Super Nintendo Mini — a retro reboot of SNES as a mini console. The move made SEGA rekindle a once forgotten rivalry with the launch of SEGA Forever. The Super Nintendo Mini fits into the palm of your hands …

Unlocking the bootloader on Android phones has become easy ever since Android 5.0. The Settings app has an option under Developer settings that let you unlock it with just a tap. This hold true for almost all Android phones. The Samsung Galaxy S8/S9/Not 8 models are no different but there’s …

Notifications on Android are generally grouped together. Gmail, for example will group all alerts into one notification. iOS did this, briefly, before removing the option and forcing its users to always view a mix of app alerts in chronological order. Notifix is a free Android app that can group notifications …