Back in the 1980s, I recorded phone interviews by connecting a tape recorder to the back of my analog handset via a little black suction cup. These days, virtually all my interviews are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet; but while both are capable of recording and transcription, for convenience I still like to record…
Check the iPhone ringer and volume. On the side of every iPhone are three buttons: the ringer/mute switch and two volume buttons. The ringer/mute switch disables all sound for calls and notifications, while the volume buttons control the overall volume of the device…. Check out the original article: [Lifewire.Com] iPhone Speaker Not Working? 8 Easy…
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So far, it’s fair to say that Apple Intelligence hasn’t been a massive success, but there’s potential there – and one of the features that I think has the most potential is also among the first I’d turn off. That might sound odd, but ‘potential’ is the key word there, as right now this feature…
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WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app, with more than three billion active users. From its humble beginnings as a cross-platform messaging service, WhatsApp has grown to offer video calls, image and location sharing, and even acts as a host for Meta AI. However, just because WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app doesn’t…
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I’ll say it with my whole chest; the iPhone SE (2016) was the ultimate iPhone. Not only did it address genuine customer feedback about the never-ending embiggening of smartphones, but it crammed a whole load of (at the time, at least) innovative tech into an affordable, easily pocketed form factor. My colleague Jamie recently wrote…
Let’s be honest: We all rely on technology every single day. Email, smartphones, apps you open without even thinking about them ….. Check out the original article: [Lifewire.Com] Lifewire Reader’s Choice Awards
A video leak shows off the iPhone 18 Pro Color and Dynamic Island changes are expected It should launch in September 2026 In our iPhone 17 Pro review we gave the Apple flagship very close to a perfect score, so anticipation is high for the follow-up – and in a new video leak, we’ve got…
When the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro launched with a new Camera Control (Apple never calls it a ‘button’), I had high hopes for a proper shutter button with autofocus, like you’ll find on a real camera. Unfortunately, the Camera Control didn’t work the way I expected, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be…
One of Android’s biggest advantages over Apple devices is the ability to run customized and modified versions of the operating system to get both cosmetic changes and access to features and lower-level workings of your device. Custom ROMs give you more choice and control with your device, plus they can give you access to the…
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The fight between the iPhone and Android can often more simply be boiled down to a fight between the brands that make them. According to data from Canalys, Apple and Samsung held a market share of 49% and 31%, respectively, in the U. S…. Check out the original article: [Slashgear] Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max…
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01 of 10 Use a Hidden Dark Mode Dark modes are a popular feature for people who often use their devices in the dark. When you enable dark mode on your iPhone, the interface switches to dark colors that are easier on the eyes in low-light situations (they’re also helpful for people with color blindness)….
We all want to go back in time sometimes. For some people, that means going back to watch the moon landing, or to see the pyramids being built, or to witness dinosaurs cutting about on a prehistoric Earth. For me, it just means being able to use my iPhone 5s again…. Check out the original…
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