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What are Android Developer Options? Every Android smartphone and Android tablet contains a secret set of options: Android Developer Options. As the name suggests these are intended principally for developers – people who need additional functions to test software and apps they are writing for Android devices. There are many options that allow you to simulate app stresses or enable debugging options. Android Developer Options allow you to enable debugging over USB, capture bug reports on to your Android device, and show CPU usage on screen to measure the impact of your software....
How to sending voice messages on WhatsApp WhatsApp’s voice messaging feature is almost a thing of beauty. It’s a pretty straightforward process to send a voice message and is useful in situations where you have a lot to say but don’t want to spend 5 minutes typing. All you have to do is open a conversation with a friend then tap & hold the Microphone icon in the bottom right hand corner....
How to save Instagram photos on a laptop or PC. There are multiple ways to back up your Instagram photos on a PC or laptop, here’s where we list a few of the best methods so you can learn how to save Instagram photos to a laptop or PC. (See also How to set any song as a ringtone on your iPhone.) How to save Instagram photos to a laptop or PC: Instaport The quickest and easiest way to save Instagram photos on your laptop or PC is to use the website Instaport on your computer....
Here’s how to find the Fast Start-up setting and toggle it off or on: If you run into issues, here’s some extra information which should help. Fast Start-up is linked to hibernation, and it’s used on desktop PCs as well as laptops. In case you’re wondering, Fast Start-up is a bit like Windows 8’s Hybrid Sleep, except that it enables Windows 10 machines to start faster after being shut down, rather than put them into sleep mode....
According to internet-security firm Symantec, Netflix users are falling victim to a new scam. Hackers are using Trojans and phishing campaigns to steal their login details, then sell them on via the black market (also see: What is the grey market?). New users are then given cheaper access to Netflix without paying the monthly subscription fee. Are you a victim of the Netflix account scam? It should be fairly obvious if your Netflix account is being used without your knowledge....
What is the Current Account Switch Guarantee? This new service does pretty much what it says on the tin, allowing you to switch from one bank or building society to another with minimal hassle. It’s supported by most major banks (currently 43) and means you can switch in as little as seven days. Here are the promises of the guarantee: • It’s free to use and you can choose a date to switch • Payments going in and out of your old account, including direct debits and standing orders, will be automatically moved • Any money you have in your old account will be transferred on the switch day • Accidental payments made to you old account will be redirected for 36 months and the sender will be given your new details • You will be contacted if there are any issues before the switch date • If anything goes wrong, any interest or charges made on your old or new account will be refunded Note: Overdraft transfers are subject to your credit status...
If you’ve downloaded apps from the Windows Store on your device you probably want to get the latest versions for bug fixes, new features and the like. Your apps won’t necessarily update automatically, although we’ll also show you how to turn that on. Whether you’re using a mouse and keyboard or a touchscreen, this step by step guide will show you how to update Windows 8 apps. How to update Windows 8 apps Step One Click or tap on the Store to open it – you can find it on the Start Screen or in your full list of apps....
There are some caveats, and it doesn’t work with all models of Apple Watch, but we explain everything you need to know about Apple Watch Family Setup right here. What is Apple Watch Family Setup? While at one time you could only set up an Apple Watch using an iPhone, that all changed with the introduction of Apple Watch Family Setup as part of watchOS 7 in 2020. The feature allows an Apple Watch to be set up using a parent or guardian’s iPhone, and crucially, allows the Apple Watch to function independently of the parent’s iPhone thereafter....
With WhatsApp leaving BlackBerry’s platform, you might be wondering if there are other messaging platforms which BlackBerry users can use to chat to their contacts on Android and iPhone. Read next: How to install WhatsApp on iPad or Android tablet. How to use BlackBerry Messenger with Android & iPhone: WhatsApp alternatives Unfortunately it’s limited to chat, images and voice, whereas WhatsApp using Booyah is able to make group video calls....
This web-based calendar can be accessed from practically any computer or mobile device with an internet connection, and you can sync your Google Calendar with your iPhone and many other calendar apps. However, you can go way beyond merely typing in the details of an appointment. For example, did you know you can add events to Calendar simply by speaking them? It works on both the PC and mobile phone....
Watching full-screen videos is great, but it’s not always the best option if you want to work on other things at the same time. That’s where Picture in Picture comes in – it shrinks the video player down to a small window that you can move anywhere. Windows 11 natively supports Picture in Picture via a system app, but only for offline videos. However, there are various solutions for web-based content....
Both men boast impressive records with Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton holding 25/1/0 and Luke ‘Action’ Jackson yet to lose on 16/0/0. The fight will be an impressive contest between two men in their fighting prime. What does Carl Frampton vs Luke Jackson start? The fight takes place on Saturday 10 August 2018 and is expected to start at 10.00pm as the final fight of the night after the under-card bouts have taken place....
Based on the award-winning series, Elder Scrolls: Legends is a strategy card game with the same characters, creatures, deities and lore. It’s similar to Hearthstone from Blizzard and there will be a ‘showmatch’ at Gamescom 2016. Other live streams at Gamescom 2016: • Battlefield 1 live stream • Titanfall 2 multiplayer live stream • Density Rise of Iron DLC live stream • EA Gamescom 2016 live stream Elder Scrolls Legends Gamescom 2016 live stream: Date and time If you’re keen to watch this Elder Scrolls Legends match at Gamescom 2016 then mark your calendar for 17 August at 12:00pm UK time....
England and India have played six limited-overs games; now they move on to the five-Test series. And you can watch all of it by following the instructions in this article. The next match is: 4th Test, 30 August-3 Sep, starting at 11am each day Cricket fans may also like to know how to watch the IPL, although that won’t come back until spring 2018. For the latest internationals, see How to watch the Cricket World Cup....
With that being said, Google does tend to reveal new smart home products during its developer-focused keynotes – Google I/O is a prime example, with the company launching a suite of smart home tech at the event – and it’s unlikely it’ll get another chance this year unless it wants to outshine the expected Pixel 5 at its reveal later this year. Here’s all you need to know about the Hey Google Smart Home keynote, including start times, how you can watch the action live and what you should expect from the keynote....
To help achieve the low price, HP has installed Microsoft’s new complimentary edition of Windows 8.1 with Bing. Without having to pay for Windows, HP was able to focus on just getting the budget components together to make a working laptop. We borrowed our test laptop from eBuyer. The chassis is a chunky plastic build in black and gunmetal colours, and the lid back in particular was found to pick up indelible fingerprints after light use....
HTC Desire 10 UK release date: When is the HTC Desire 10 coming out? HTC Desire 10 release date: 20 September 2016 (unveil), October 2016 (on sale) HTC unveiled its HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle and HTC Desire 10 Pro on 20 September. Only the HTC Desire 10 Lifestyle will be available in the UK, and though it has not yet officially confirmed an exact release date it is thought to arrive in October, which is when the Pro will hit the stores abroad....
Last year it launched the MateBook X which received universal praise. The only snag was the price, which was steep in the UK and considerably more than if you bought it in China. With the MateBook X Pro, Huawei thinks it has a winner on its hands. Partly that’s down to upgrades such as a touchscreen and the latest Intel processor, but also with a lower price that’s designed to undercut the MacBook....
When Apple introduced its iPhone 6 it removed the 32GB storage option. With no removable storage the 16GB iPhone 6 wouldn’t be sufficient for many users, so Apple offered a choice: pay for extra iCloud storage, or buy the 64GB (or 128GB) iPhone 6. Both options incur extra cost, with an £80 jump from the 16GB iPhone 6 to the 64GB iPhone 6. The Imation Link bridges that gap, offering you the opportunity to get extra iPhone storage at a cheaper price....
