Since Apple adopted the HEIC format on the iPhone, it has gained popularity as an image standard. While HEIC offers several advantages over traditional formats like JPEG/JPG, it comes with a significant drawback: limited compatibility with older Android devices. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to convert HEIC to JPG, ensuring broader accessibility. Here’s how you can do it.
With watchOS 11, Apple introduces a suite of fresh features to its smartwatches. While some, like the groundbreaking Apnea monitoring, are transformative for health tracking, others cater to style and productivity, enhancing the overall Apple Watch experience. Here’s a rundown of the top watchOS 11 features you need to try.
I tap, tap, tap on my Xiaomi, that’s the way I like it. And with this HyperOS feature, you can too. Xiaomi smartphones have a “secret” touch gesture called Back Tap. By tapping on the back of your phone, you can create shortcuts to quickly open the camera or switch to silent mode. In this tutorial, nextpit shows you how to activate this HyperOS feature.
Are you having problems with your smartphone battery? Is your phone no longer charging or is it draining too quickly? Whether it’s a Samsung, Xiaomi, or other smartphone, you should urgently check your battery. In this guide, the nextpit team shows you how to check the battery status of your Android smartphone using onboard tools or third-party apps.
WhatsApp recently announced a transcription feature to its popular messaging app. With it, you can convert audio messages to text straight from the app. That is great news if you (like me) don’t really like getting a voice message over WhatsApp, but can’t be bothered to annoy your contacts to stop sending them.
The Wi-Fi hotspot in your smartphone can be a powerful tool, turning it into a Wi-Fi extender or repeater for boosting signals and sharing internet connections with other devices like laptop or tablets. Here, we share different methods on how to make your phone act as an extender.
Apart from offering a fast and fluid interface, Xiaomi’s HyperOS also features “Super Wallpapers”—dynamic wallpapers with planetary and scenic themes that include live effects. In this guide, nextpit shows you how to install and apply Super Wallpapers on other Android devices for free.
This year, Google Messages gained a handful of enhancements ranging from AI-powered reactions to dual SIM RCS support. The latest is a new gesture that lets you react with hearts on messages using a double tap.
Also read: How to Edit or Undo Sent Messages in Google Messages
Apart from significant AI enhancements, YouTube also received smaller updates and feature tweaks. However, rather than enhancing the user experience, the latest update appears to have introduced glitches for selected Android users. Fortunately, a temporary fix might be available.
Also read: How to Download and Install Google Play Store App on Android
With most smartphones supporting multiple SIMs or eSIMs, you may need to use two WhatsApp accounts on the same phone. While this was previously possible using workarounds, there are now official ways to set up multiple accounts. Below, we share how to use the app’s built-in tool and WhatsApp Business as an alternative on Android and iPhone.