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The disappearance of physical buttons isn’t just peculiar to iPhones alone. Other phone makers are also removing home buttons to catch up with the trend and adding other features too. From under-display fingerprint sensors to in-display cameras, and display speakers, the functionality of smartphone screens have transcended beyond visuals. In this post, we’ll walk you through the ‘Tap to Wake’ feature on Apple iPhones. At the end of this explainer, you’d know what it does, how to use it, how to enable it on your device, as well as some other queries you might have about the feature....

In this post, we have covered what is meant by Vanish mode and various queries that you might have regarding the new feature. We have also covered how to enable or disable the Vanish mode. Let’s get started. What Does Vanish Mode Mean on Facebook Messenger and Instagram Vanish mode can be considered as the power-packed version of the unsend feature. Often, we unsend messages if we don’t want both parties to keep a record of them....

We will discuss in this guide how memory management in Android works and how the idea of Virtual RAM differs from it. We will try to ponder whether Virtual RAM is even required on Android or not. So let’s get to it. How Memory Management Works on Android First things first, it’s important to understand how Android manages your memory. Within Android, there are 3 types of memory. First is your RAM, then you have zRAM, and finally your storage....

Before this update, WhatsApp only supported a few file formats for music, documents, images, but following the update, users will be able to send across any file extension directly on WhatsApp. The new feature is already available in the new beta update version 2.17.236 and if everything goes well, this new feature will be rolled out in the mass update of the app. Since the service has gained popularity, it has become a go-to spot for people to share music, photos and videos with their loved ones over messages as well as important documents with colleagues....

Facebook buying WhatsApp is everywhere. And the 4 hour blackout that happened on the very next day. These are the two reasons why users have actively started moving away from WhatsApp. Not everyone though. WhatsApp still has 450 million active users and it’s adding a million new users every day! Of all the users switching from WhatsApp, most of them are moving to Telegram. And for good reason. Why is Telegram suddenly so popular?...

In this article, we compared the top four web browsers among Windows users: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Opera. Let’s have a look. How We Tested the Web Browsers We tested all four web browsers on a Windows machine with a quad-core CPU and 8GB of RAM. For an ideal case scenario, we kept the same five tabs open on each browser and observed the CPU and RAM usage from the Windows Task Manager....

The announcement was made by Vijay Budhram, one of Mozilla’s engineers, on their official blog. The feature is optional and is being rolled out in phases. If you don’t see the option available in your Firefox browser, I have shared a simple trick that will let you enable it. Before I explain how to enable 2-Factor Authentication, you need to understand why you must enable it in the first place....

Earlier, if you sent a wrong message on WhatsApp, it was gone, and there was no way to stop it. Fortunately, things changed when WhatsApp introduced the Delete for everyone feature. But it also gives us trouble at times. Let’s see what’s the issue behind that and why can’t you unsend messages on WhatsApp. What Is Delete for Everyone in WhatsApp If you delete a message on WhatsApp, you get two options — Delete for me and Delete for everyone....

Microsoft Launcher is a free launcher. It offers a lot of features without the need to pay a single dime. We decided to compare it with the powerful Action Launcher and see how it fares against it. Without further ado, let’s get started. App Size When we compared Action Launcher with Nova Launcher, Action Launcher was on the heavier side in terms of size. But it wins here. While Microsoft launcher weighs between 17MB to 18MB, Action Launcher keeps its size between 10-11MB only....

You can always open the default Messages app to check new texts. But it’s time-consuming and not a feasible solution. Before you miss important messages, use the tricks below to troubleshoot your iPhone not receiving text notifications. 1. Check Messages Notification Settings One of the common culprits is the notification settings on your iPhone. You’ll need to check whether those notification settings are correctly enabled on your iPhone. Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone....

So, if you are excited by the glorious, dramatic, and adrenaline rushing action of slaying all demons, here’s what you should do. First, you should buy Doom Eternal for PC, PS4 or Xbox. Secondly, you should get a high-resolution wallpaper of Doom Eternal and use it as the background of your phone and PC. If I know you well, you must have already done the first part. For the wallpapers, rush right ahead....

Most users don’t need sticky keys. For those who use it often, I have compiled a list of solutions that you will find helpful in resolving the Sticky Keys not working or turning off error. That problem can hamper your typing speed, and the pop-ups can be annoying. Let’s begin. 1. Sticky and Filter Key Shortcuts Have you tried the Shift key shortcut? Pressing the left Shift key 5 times in quick succession will turn on Sticky Keys....

Several reasons can affect Safari’s operations on Mac. You can’t pinpoint the issue to a specific factor only. Before we start with the fixes, let’s understand why it happens in the first place. Why Can’t Safari Connect to Server on Mac If your Mac has network connection issues, Safari function normally. You will keep running into the ‘Safari can’t find server’ error. Apart from Wi-Fi problems, here are several reasons behind the irritating problem....

Many features contribute to building a seamless connection between iPhone and Mac. And we can divide all of these into two key categories, sync and continuity. Accordingly, we have divided the article into these two sections for easier understanding. Let’s begin! How to Seamlessly Sync Content Between Mac and iPhone Whether for backup or using files across devices, content syncing is an important tool. And Apple gives you plenty of tools to keep your iPhone and Mac in sync always....

The YouTube Web offers many keyboard shortcuts to enjoy the YouTube experience. Using the keyboard shortcuts, you can quickly turn up/down the volume, mute video, restart the video, increase subtitle font, mess with playback speed, and more. In this post, we are going to mention the top 15 YouTube keyboard shortcuts for the web. It will work on both Windows and Mac. Let’s get started. 1. Play/Pause Video Most users know about the Spacebar keyboard shortcut to play or pause the current video....

As another installment is added to the series, it appears to be a good time to collect some cool Despicable Me wallpapers that represent the trilogy. Not just for the die-hard fans, but also for the ones who want to give a cool new look to their systems. This collection is all about exploring the cool and happy-go-lucky spirit of the minions and the movie. To set the image as the wallpaper, click on the image and download it as per the screen resolution....

MIUI isn’t the only awesome Android ROM out there. The openness of Android means you have a lot to choose from. It might not have the revolutionary hybrid engine and the funky Pie launcher of PA, or the crazy secure messaging and privacy features of Cyanogen Mod. Andrew has a great post about these ROMs which you should definitely check out. MIUI looks different than any Android ROM out there and to my eyes it is beautiful....

These Halloween wallpapers are compatible with iPhone as well as Android devices. Mind you, almost all wallpapers are contrasty. Therefore, if you use some widgets on iPhone or Android, you might have to tweak the settings a little to go well with the wallpaper. Note: The image previews are just for presentation and hence, are in low resolution. To get these Halloween wallpapers in HD, tap on the download button below the images....

Legends such as Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Legend of Zelda, make gamers go crazy. These legendary games ace when it comes to graphics and gameplay. What’s more, they also manage to build their fans’ anticipation with their slew of teasers and trailers and boy, are they amazing! As luck would have it, 2018 will see a sheer number of such legendary games being released across all the gaming platforms, be it PS4, XBox One or your super-charged PC....

So if you own an iPhone 5S, read on for a few neat tips that will make using your phone much more pleasant. 1. Save Only Your Favorite Photos From Burst Mode One of the neat features that arrived with iOS7 was Burst Mode, which is the ability to take several photos in a short span of time. This is ideal for capturing fast-moving actions. However, this feature, while neat, can also fill up your iPhone’s memory space in no time with countless similar-looking photos....