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If you are a tech enthusiast, chances are high you know what an APK file is. For well over a decade, APK files have been synonymous with Android apps. Starting August 2021, however, Google has changed the manner in which apps are uploaded to Google Play Store – thanks to the arrival and implementation of the brand new AAB format. In this article, we explore the ways in which you can install an AAB file on your Android smartphone.
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Do you want to perform a manual installation of WhatsApp on your Android smartphone or simply have the latest version of the messaging app without having to go through the Google Play Store? Let us explain in this step-by-step tutorial on how to download and install the WhatsApp APK on your device.
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In this guide, NextPit will explain just how you can find and join a Telegram group, whether it’s a private or public one, with or without a t.me invite link.
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Can you use your smartphone as a landline phone? This is a valid question because fewer and fewer people still have a DECT phone at home, but do happen to ‘own’ one or more phone numbers via their Internet provider. We will show you how you can set up your smartphone as a landline phone.
How to use your old smartphone as a security camera
Use your old smartphone as a dash cam – legally and safely
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The Telegram instant messaging app allows you to set a timer that will automatically delete your messages after a certain period of time has passed. NextPit explains in detail how you can use this nifty messaging feature on Android, iOS, and PC/Mac platforms.
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Did you know that one of the most used virtual assistants in the mobile world, Google Assistant, also doubles up as a voice remote control? In this guide, you will learn what it takes to use Google Assistant to watch news, your favorite movies and series on your TV!
“Ok, Google” not working? Here’s how you fix it
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Are you worried about your baby all the time and yet do not have the budget to invest in a proper baby monitoring setup? There is no need to spend a fortune to monitor your bundle of joy remotely when there is a more cost-effective manner of doing so while reducing your overall carbon footprint. While dedicated equipment baby monitoring equipment can easily cost a few hundred dollars or more, why not reuse that old smartphone to keep an eye on your little one? Find out how you can breathe new life into an old handset below.
11 ways to repurpose your old smartphone
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Google Play Services play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of your Android smartphone. However, at times, things can go wrong with it and lead to multiple issues particularly ones that affect the battery adversely. In this article, we’ll identify the problems that can arise with Google Play Services, and the actions you can take to put the brakes on them.
What is Google Play Services?
How to spot Google Play Services battery drain?
It’s not Google Play Services, so what to do?
Battery care 101
Other battery saving tips
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Have you recently installed Telegram or are you still looking for an alternative to WhatsApp? In this article, NextPit explains everything that you need to know about Telegram. We will cover everything from tests to comparisons and tutorials, so do take some time and check out our complete Telegram guide in order to master this powerful instant messaging app.
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The “Google Play authentication is required” error is a surprisingly common problem on Android devices. It makes you realize just how much you rely on Google products for your smartphone activity, especially the Play Store. The good news is that it’s a super easy problem to fix. Just follow the steps provided in our guide below.