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Google Play Services battery drain explained, and how to fix it
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

by David McCourt

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Telegram: Everything you need to know about the messaging app
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.

by Antoine Engels

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How to fix ”Google Play authentication is required” error
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.

by Brittany McGhee

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Signal Messenger: How to securely send photos and videos
Signal is considered the secret instant messaging weapon for advocates of data protection and privacy. Of course, this messenger also allows you to send photos and videos to your contacts, and there are a few tips that allow you to do so safely. NextPit tells you just how you can send photos and videos in a secure manner using Signal.

by Carsten Drees

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How to delete your Telegram account (also remotely)
How do you delete your Telegram account? In this tutorial, NextPit shows you how to permanently remove your Telegram account. It’s even possible to schedule a self-destruct – or to delete the account remotely in case of theft.

by Antoine Engels

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How to stop apps from running in the background on Android
Android smartphones have gotten very powerful over the years and are great at multitasking. Over time, however, you might have seen smartphones degrade in performance and become sluggish. You may also notice that the battery life is also adversely affected. What if we tell you that on most phones, these issues can be fixed by simply optimizing the background apps? Read on to find out how!

by Rahul Srinivas

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Bluetooth tethering: How to share your phone’s Wi-Fi connection
I am sure you might have come across an option called ‘Bluetooth tethering’ while scrolling through the settings menu on your Android device. Ever wondered why and when you could possibly use this feature? Let us explain the whys and hows of Bluetooth tethering in this article.

by Rahul Srinivas

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What is an AAB file for Android and how is it different from APK?
It looks like AAB is here to stay, with Google doing away with APK files. Beginning August 2021, developers will have to upload new Android apps to the Google Play Store in AAB format. The question is, what is the difference between AAB and APK? Is AAB better or worse than APK?

by Stefan Möllenhoff

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Telegram: How to start a secret chat and encrypt your messages
With Telegram, end-to-end encryption of your messages is not enabled by default. To really protect your conversations in the messaging app, you need to use the secret chat feature. Here is how to do it.

by Antoine Engels

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What is Wi-Fi Direct and how do you use it on Android?
Modern smartphones are loaded to the hilt with features and can literally do anything under the sun. An unintended outcome of this, however, is that many of these features remain hidden under sub-menus and are never really used to their full potential. Wi-Fi Direct is a prime example of this. In this article, we explain what Wi-Fi Direct really is and tell you how you may have used the feature even without realizing it. What is Wi-Fi Direct What is Wi-Fi Direct used for? How to set up Wi-Fi Direct

by David McCourt

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