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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

Can you really read a book in 15 minutes? We put Blinkist to the test

I am practically addicted to information that constantly broadens my horizon. I regularly have up to three books lying around which I read all at the same time. Whether in bed, on the couch or in the quiet little place – I cannot commit myself to one book. Especially with non-fiction books on a wide range of topics, whether it is for professional reasons for self-optimization or industry knowledge or out of private interest for personal development – there is far too much literature that I would like to absorb in the blink of an eye. The App Blinkist wants to help me to do just that. The app for iOS and Android offers numerous current and classic non-fiction books, which can’t be read with a blink of an eye, but within about 15 minutes. I thought I’d give it a go.

by Julia Froolyks

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PRODUCTIVITY & SERVICES

The 5 best Android widgets to customize your smartphone

Bored with your smartphone’s homescreen? Here are our top 5 picks for the best Android homescreen widgets, for all of the most essential categories: weather, battery, volume and brightness sliders, clock, and note-taking. Check them out below!

by Brittany McGhee

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

WhatsApp: ultimate tips and tricks for Android

WhatsApp needs no real introduction. It’s now the world’s most popular instant messaging service, and we love it to pieces. As a show of appreciation for WhatsApp and the joy it brings into our lives, we’ve decided to compile a comprehensive list of WhatsApp tips and tricks to help AndroidPIT readers get the most out of the app. Here are our answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about WhatsApp, and some new tips for creating WhatsApp Statuses, GIFs and more.

by Benoit

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

The 6 best Google Play Store alternatives

The Google Play Store is usually the go-to place for Android Apps, but it’s not the only place. Though Google doesn’t allow other apps stores to be downloaded from within Google Play itself, that doesn’t mean you can’t get them. Here are the 6 best app store alternatives to the Play Store.

by David McCourt

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

How to use Instagram’s new ‘Layout’ feature in your Stories

Instagram now lets you post multiple photos in one Story post. The feature is called Layout. Here’s everything you need to know about using Layout to post multiple poses on your Insta Stories.

by David McCourt

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

The best apps for ASMR: how to relax and get better sleep

You may have seen or heard of ASMR videos on YouTube, but did you know there were apps for it too? The trend is meant to help you relax, relieve stress, and can even help you sleep. If you’re new to ASMR, these are the best apps to get you started.

by David McCourt

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

Facebook Messenger tips and tricks: from notifications to locations

The Facebook Messenger app for Android provides far more than just a simple messaging service. Today we’re going to look at some of the cool things you can do with Facebook Messenger, as well as how to remove some of the more annoying aspects of it. Here are our best Facebook Messenger tips and tricks for Android.

by Benoit

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

How to send money via Instagram and WhatsApp with Facebook Pay

After Google and Apple, of course, Facebook is not going to be left behind. With Facebook Pay, the social media giant has now introduced its own payment method, Facebook Pay, which is now being launched in the United States. In order for the payment service to function with the necessary delay, it is mainly a payment system integrated into the networks. Samsung Pay vs Android Pay vs Apple Pay comparison: which is better?

by Michael Stupp

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3 Min. Reading time

3 Min.

SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

How to limit data usage on the Facebook app

Facebook is one of those apps that people love to hate. Nobody likes to admit it but many of us spend an unhealthy amount of time browsing through the social network, eavesdropping on the fabulous lives of our acquaintances and scrolling past Buzzfeed quizzes and fake news. If being addicted to a social network wasn’t bad enough, the Facebook app has the tendency to not only kill your battery life, but also drain your data. We’ve gathered a few tips on how to reduce data usage on Facebook.

by Nicholas Montegriffo

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SOCIAL MEDIA & MESSENGER

The 8 best icon packs for Android in 2019

Did you know that you can give your smartphone or tablet a unique new look without having to replace it? There are several methods to changing this appearance, one of which is to simply to modify the icons. We have selected for you our six favorite icon packs: choose the one you like best!

by Pierre Vitré

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