The month of March 2019 is all about new unique apps and customization apps. From an exciting little navbar app to a tape-measuring app, we have them all neatly packaged in this post. Let’s have a look! 1. Language Navi It’s true that most Android apps are in English. However, it would be wrong to say that all apps are in English. If you want to explore apps that are not in your native language, then you’re in luck....
So, if you have bought this new fitness tracker, here are a few nifty tips and tricks to get the most out of the Xiaomi Mi Band 4. Let’s check them out. 1. Switch Between Cool Watch Faces The Mi Band 4 is the first iteration to come with a colored display, and hence it only makes sense that you experiment with different watch faces. Unlike its predecessors, now there are hordes of watch faces that you can play with....
A lack of relevant permissions, misconfigured settings, and corrupt cache data are just a few reasons why Google Fit may fail to count your steps on Android. Below, we share all the possible solutions for fixing the issue for good. So, let’s start. 1. Enabling Activity Tracking The Google Fit app allows you to toggle the step-tracking feature on or off through its in-app settings menu. If you have unintentionally disabled this feature on your phone, Google Fit will not track your steps....
I can imagine the trouble that Google Play Music users would have to go through. Playing the music again or launching the app repeatedly would irk anyone. Fortunately, there’s nothing to worry about. In this post, you shall get to know how to solve Google Play Music keeps stopping on the Android issue. 1. Restart Phone Have you tried restarting your phone? If you are yet to do so, this should be your first step to fix the Google Play Music keeps stopping issue....
However, you’d seldom notice that iCloud backup is taking too long or iCloud is not syncing your contacts because you wouldn’t suspect the automatic sync to face hiccups. The iCloud sync issues for contacts might leave out some entries you may have saved recently. Luckily, you can fix that with a few troubleshooting steps and solutions. Here’s how to fix iCloud contacts not syncing on your iPhone. 1. Connect to a Stable Wi-Fi Network Any sync or backup activity requires a stable internet connection....
Without timely updates, your location won’t really be ‘live’ anymore. However, there are situations where your live location might just stay static and not update with your movement. If you are facing this issue on your smartphone, here are a few ways to fix live location not updating on Android and iPhone. Note that these steps are applicable regardless of which app you’re using to share your live location....
Usually, such issues only occur due to misconfigured settings or app issues. Either way, this post shall discuss all the possible causes for Snapchat notifications not working along with their solutions. So, let’s dive in. 1. Check Notification Settings If you’re not getting notifications from Snapchat, the first thing you need to check is if the app is allowed to push notifications on your iPhone. Here’s how to do it....
The problem of Google Contacts syncing to the iPhone could happen due to various reasons, such as sync not enabled, Google account not configured properly, etc. While it’s difficult to find out the exact problem, we’ve covered all possible solutions in detail below. Let’s get started. Note: The following fixes will work for iPad too. 1. Restart iPhone Often, a simple reboot of your iPhone could jumpstart the sync process....
Many factors can trigger iPhone not making calls issue. It can be a network glitch, a temporary outage at the carrier, SIM card-related problems, or issues with your iPhone. We will start with basic troubleshooting tricks and move to advanced ones. 1. Use Airplane Mode Airplane mode is the first thing to try whenever you face network issues on your iPhone. The solution resets the network connectivity on iPhone. When you enter cellular dead zones like subway or tunnel and come out of it, your iPhone often fails to regain network connectivity....
Before you go ahead and upgrade your old iPhone for such a small issue, follow the instructions below and fix the keyboard lag on iPhone. 1. Reboot iPhone Let’s start the troubleshooting with a simple solution. If you have iPhone X or a newer model, you can long-press the power and volume down button simultaneously and wait until you see an option to power off the device. For old iPhone model with the home button, keep pressing the power button till you see the restart message and drag the slider to turn off the iPhone....
Probably the last thing you’d want while driving in a new city is the Google Maps app that is lagging in performance. But there’s a lot you can do to fix that. Below are some troubleshooting tips that’ll speed up Google Maps app on your Android and iPhone. So, let’s start. 1. Update Google Maps App Keeping your apps updated helps them run smoothly and rules out any incompatibility issues....
Once you use Telegram’s true cloud solution, even WhatsApp’s latest multi-device feels inferior to Telegram’s implementation. In short, there is no true alternative to the Telegram experience on Windows. It’s better to fix the Telegram crashing issue and enjoy goodies such as bots, channels, and groups. 1. Quit Telegram When you close Telegram on Windows using the X mark, it won’t completely close the app. The service is still running in the background, and you need to quit the app....
We at Guiding Tech have gone through every nook and corner of the Asus Zenfone 5Z camera and have listed some of the best tips and tricks to help you make the most out of this powerful camera. Let’s have a look. 1. Capture Great Portraits Thanks to the two lenses at the rear, the Zenfone 5Z’s camera is pleasantly versatile. Not only can it switch between the wide-angle mode and the normal mode with ease, it can also capture some cool portraits....
manage your permissions . Meaning you can receive calls even if you haven’t launched the application or even if your computer is locked. You also receive notifications about communications in multiple ways. The enhancements definitely make it easier for you to stay in touch with people. And, it is totally up to you to manage these permissions and choose the degree of availability you would want it to show your contacts....
iTunes will try to sync all content from that computer, erasing your iPhone’s content in the process. Thankfully, with the help of iTools – a very nice, free application for both Windows and the Mac that debuted not long ago – you can now transfer apps to your iPhone/iPod/iPad from just about any computer. We’ve already talked about iTools in our post on adding custom songs and ringtones to iPhone without iTunes....
What I am going to talk about are the small yet significant features that I feel are missing on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Although, some of them are stock Android features, but since the Pixel 2 has stock Android, so it makes sense to include them as well. I really love my Pixel 2 XL, but, here are some features that I really wish Google had incorporated in the Pixel 2, which BTW can still be done by a software update, if only Google wants to....
Which eBook you might ask? Well, it’s the one we reviewed sometime ago – Network Your Computers & Devices Step By Step. A very useful book that tells you everything about connecting computers and other devices effectively to facilitate easy sharing of files. Here’s how you can win. Like the Guiding Tech Facebook page. Go here (or click on the image below) and follow the instructions. That’s it, you’ve entered the draw!...
To be perfectly clear, we are comparing the new iPhones with every phone on the market. That might look odd at first, but if you consider any phone to be the ‘Gold Standard’ for the industry, then why shy away from such comparisons. 1. Dual Cameras – NOPE For an iPhone user, this might seem revolutionary, but not if you’re following Android phones. We’ve seen phones with dual-lenses for a while now and the implementation from Apple also seems pretty similar, especially when it came to capturing photos with a better ‘depth of field’ effect....
Some might even call streaming an addiction or at least addiction-inducing. Netflix, arguably the world’s largest TV streaming service, seems to be even competing with sleep since its content is so captivating. What is a Streaming Stick? A streaming stick is a tiny media player, slightly bigger than your average USB stick. It can be plugged directly into an HDMI port, allowing for the streaming of media from the device....
The Archive feature offers a great way to organize your Gmail inbox. By the end of this post, you will be familiar with all the knick-knacks of Gmail’s Archive feature. Let’s get started. What Is Meant By Archive in Gmail Archive, in simple words, means to hide an email from the main inbox. The Archive is different from deleting an email. While the email disappears from the main inbox, it’s not deleted completely....
