Search results for: “iPhone”
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Practical Ways to Free More Space on Your MacBook’s Small SSD
One of the biggest problems with newer MacBooks is the lack of enough storage. Lots of users have to deal with just 128GB of SSD storage because a bigger storage on a newer MacBook model comes with a huge price tag. SSD storages are quite different from the cheaper HDD storages we’ve used for years. While SSD…
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Jailbreak iOS 11 Using Electra And Install Cydia With or Without a PC
Earlier in February, we published a tutorial that detailed how to jailbreak iOS 11 with Electra. However, the beta version of Electra referenced in the article didn’t come with Cydia. Cydia had to be installed separately through a rather complicated method which a beginner might not be able to carry out. A word of caution…
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WinX DVD Ripper Review: Rip DVD With This Hardware Accelerated Tool
It goes without saying that the best insurance against DVD damage is DVD ripping. Whether it’s a movie you bought off the shelf or your wedding DVD, it is always advisable to backup the DVD content before it’s too late. It is generally known that scratches on the surface of any DVD often render it…
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Samsung Galaxy S9+ Review (Exynos)
Although it doesn’t look much different from last year’s Galaxy S8+, Samsung Galaxy S9+ brings in improvements under the hood that goes beyond the similar form factor. I unboxed this device about a week ago; you might want to have a look at what my first impressions were. Although we get a much-improved camera and…
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10 Ways to Stop Battery Drain on Your Apple Watch
I started experiencing severe battery drain on my Apple Watch a few days ago. My use pattern often lets me get two days out of it, but things got worse to the point that the watch could hardly make it through the day without a charge. Checking the battery usage from the Watch app > General…
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Samsung Galaxy S9+ (Duos): Unboxing & Quick Review
The Galaxy S9 preorder started shipping out some days ago, and we got our unit on Monday. It’s no longer news that this phone looks quite a lot like the Galaxy S8 except for some little changes here and there. It still has the same general design and button placement. If you have the Galaxy…
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Download Google Camera With AR Stickers For Samsung Galaxy S8 (Android Oreo)
Getting Google Camera to work on Xiaomi Mi A1 wasn’t particularly easy because camera2API wasn’t enabled by default and I wanted to get Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) working. For this, I needed root access and eventually got camera app running smoothly. For Samsung Galaxy S8+, it was pretty easy as no root access was needed.…
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Xiaomi Mi A1 Review: A Solid Mid-Ranger
With lots of Chinese OEMs releasing smartphones every now and then, the market has already gotten to its saturation point. One company that still manages to keep its shoulders above the competition is Xiaomi, a company keeps using the same strategy that made it a success– churning out great devices at competitive price points. Partnering…
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Xiaomi Mi A1 Unboxing & First Impressions
Xiaomi Mi A1 is Xiaomi’s first Android One phone and it was released late last year. As with all Android One phones, Xiaomi Mi A1 runs pure Android OS and that’s a good thing. If you’ve been holding back from picking up a phone from Xiaomi because of the complexities of a custom UI, this…
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Using AirPods With Android & Checking The Battery Level
Update: There’s a free app that does this, but it’s ad-supported. You might want to check it out. I reviewed Apple AirPods last year and it’s a known fact that it works with Android and any Bluetooth enabled device. Although you won’t get all the features on Android, the basics work pretty well. Pairing AirPods…
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Jailbreak iOS 11 Without a PC & Install Tweaks Without Cydia
Update: This got easier as you don’t need to separately install Cydia. Here’s an updated guide on how to do this. iOS 11 Jailbreak has been out for the past couple of weeks, but it looks very much like the most complicated jailbreak ever. Although it’s the same semi-tethered jailbreak we’ve had to put up…
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Apple Sucks, But These 10 Apple Ecosystem Features Don’t
Like most people say, Apple sucks. Apple’s ecosystem is a jail; once you’re in that beautiful, walled garden, there’s a slim chance of getting out. As expensive as Apple devices are, the restrictions put in place by Apple in the name of security isn’t for everyone. While the iPhone is seen as the best smartphone…