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If you want to give your phone to someone else, it might be a good idea to prevent them from opening your apps. WhatsApp, Gmail, and the image gallery can all contain private content that you may want to keep to yourself. But fear not – you can protect sensitive information from prying eyes with a feature called app lock.
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Forgot the PIN or pattern lock on your Android smartphone and want to unlock your phone? In this article, we tell you what to do if you ever land in such a situation. While there are several methods and tools that claim to unlock your phone, note that as of 2021, every single one of them involves data loss. Do keep this in mind before you proceed further.
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Augmented reality isn’t limited to just capturing Pokémons or attempting a dry run at arranging furniture in your home without having to break a sweat. One of the most fun uses of this technology is to bring pets, famous athletes, and even dinosaurs right into the comfort of your home using Google search. Learn how to maximize this feature in this tutorial.
Google Lens: How to copy and paste handwritten notes
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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.
Best Android Auto apps
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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.