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Google did not have the smoothest rollout for its “Driving Mode” feature, which was supposed to deliver the Android Auto experience on the smartphone. After some contradictory statements from Google, it looks like things have finally been settled as Driving Mode makes its way into Google Maps in more countries. We will show you how you can locate and enable Driving Mode in Google Maps.
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NFC is a fairly common feature on most mid-range and high-end smartphones of today. It has seen an increase in uptake as the online payment ecosystems proliferate across the globe. However, many of you still have several questions surrounding it. What is NFC? What is an NFC tag? In this article, we attempt to answer most of these queries.
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The Telegram instant messaging app continues to be a front-runner when it comes to WhatsApp alternatives. If you recently decided to ditch WhatsApp for Telegram, NextPit has got your back with this ultimate guide that boasts tips and hidden features to help you master Telegram and optimize your user experience.
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Remember the time when you had to constantly battle between the dwindling internal storage on your Android smartphone and available storage? This used to be a major issue with low-end Android smartphones from a few years ago. To counter this issue, Google introduced in 2015 a feature known as “adoptable storage”. This feature allowed users to add a MicroSD card to the phone and format it in a way that augments the internal memory.
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Most smartphones produce a fake shutter sound when you take a picture. It can be loud and annoying, especially when you’re trying to discreetly snap a candid picture of a friend or a bunch of selfies. Getting rid of the shutter sound can be as easy as turning down the volume on some devices, whilst for others, a little more effort may be involved. Find out how to turn off the camera shutter sound on your phone below.
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Is the lowest brightness setting on your smartphone not low enough for you? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we tell you a simple method to reduce the screen brightness beyond what the brightness slider on your smartphone allows you to.
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Is it unbearably hot outside again as the temperature begins to rise, and you’re thinking of running to the nearest ice cream parlor to cool yourself down? Perhaps you should be a little less selfish and think of your loved ones, too! That’s right, your smartphone is very heat averse. That’s why NextPit has compiled some tips and tricks to help you protect your smartphone from the soaring heat as summer arrives.
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Chose the wrong app as default on your Android smartphone by mistake? Looking for ways to change the default app on your Android smartphone? Well, you have come to the right place! Below, we give you simple steps that will let you easily change your default apps on Android.
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Whether you are using your Android smartphone as a game console, a multimedia server, or a camera, most of us will, at some point, maybe required to connect it to external peripherals like hard drives, USB sticks, or even a keyboard/mouse. For most of these functions to work, your smartphone needs to support a standard known as USB OTG. In this article, we explain how to use USB OTG on your Android device.
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If you have already received the iOS 14.5 update from Apple, you would be pleased to know that you can now unlock your iPhone via the Apple Watch. Finally, a solution that enables you to use the iPhone without having to enter the passcode even when you are being responsible by wearing a face mask. NextPit will show you just how easy the unlocking process is.