Why? For a superior phone experience, of course. So, before you take it out for a swing, check out the points below. 1. Set up Navigation Gestures Gestures are cool. They are way cooler and intuitive than buttons and at the same time, lets you save quite a bit of screen real estate. Hence, enabling navigation gestures should be your top-most priority. To enable them, head over to the Settings > Convenience Aid > Navigation keys, and then tap on Swipe-up gestures and you’re good to go....

The Redmi 4 has made some major upgrades — compared to the 2016 Redmi 3S — in terms of design and processor and it makes for a wicked budget smartphone. So, without further delay, let’s get started on the first impression of the Redmi 4. Design When it comes to the design, Xiaomi has much improved on the looks of the Redmi 4. The typical Redmi design element like the ultra-slippery surface are not to be seen on this one....

Let’s stick to getting iOS features on Android for this post. Thanks to Android’s open ecosystem, I am able to get most of the features of the iPhone through different apps available on the Play Store, like the one with swipe gestures we recently discussed, on my Android. And today we will see how to get another cool iOS feature on Android : Customizable notifications on the lockscreen. Notify Me!...

But, is it really a toned down version of the original app? If so, what features are missing and what’s new? That’s what we intend to find out in this post by comparing Gmail and Gmail Go in detail. The new lightweight app is part of the Go gang that includes apps like YouTube Go, Google Go, Gboard Go and even Assistant Go. Usually, the Go apps have some unique features exclusive to them....

We bought the Google Pixel here at Guiding Tech early on and have been playing around with it for almost three weeks now. The camera impressed us so much that we decided to do a grand review in Varanasi, one of the most colorful cities in the world. We also shot a really cool 4K cinematic video using the Google Pixel. Both the videos are on our YouTube channel. The links to the videos are below....

Just how vulnerable exactly is the iPhone when up against malware, adware, spyware and the like? Additionally, does the iPhone need some sort of additional security measure perhaps to protect against theft or data loss? Let’s go through how the iPhone handles malicious software, some of the security options currently available and why might or might not need them. The App Store Approval Process People generally appreciate it, developers often loathe it: the App Store approval process....

Despite being an indispensable resource, approximately two-thirds of the world’s population faces the serious issue of water scarcity. In addition, about one third of the world’s ground water basins are being unsustainably depleted. With diminishing groundwater supplies, and a large number of persons having severely limited access to potable water, an intervention of sorts is needed. All is not lost however, especially not with Omar Yaghi of UC Berkeley (University of California, Berkeley) on the case....

While more choices are better, it may become a headache to keep track of TV shows and movies across platforms. That’s more evident since many popular TV shows come with several seasons. It requires a special dedication to remember to watch a show on a particular channel and when the new season will arrive. Some online services such as Trakt offer TV and movie tracking, but the experience is best served on iOS and Android apps....

There are a few different scenarios for activating an eSIM on the iPhone. We will cover all the possible situations including converting your physical SIM into an eSIM, transferring an eSIM from one iPhone to another, and using Dual SIM with an eSIM. So, grab your new iPhone, and let’s get started. What Is eSIM A lot of you may be wondering what is eSIM in the new iPhone 14....

And that’s when images and logos come to the picture. Be it your company’s image or your Twitter handle, adding a picture to your signature says a lot about you and your expertise. So, if you use Microsoft’s Outlook Web App and are looking for ways to include your company’s logo (or any other picture) to your email signature, you have come to the right place. In this post today, we are going to see how you can add images and photos to your signature, as well as a few signature-related tips and tricks....

The Apple Mail app also gives you the option to add a signature to your emails. This post will show you how to add a signature in Apple Mail on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Add Signature in Apple Mail on iPhone and iPad Let us first start with adding a signature on iPhone and iPad. Users can check and reply to their emails using the Mail app. When you have to reply to your work-related emails, you can conveniently add your signature in the Mail app from your iPhone or iPad....

Adding specific effects to words is yet another way to bring life to your Facebook Messenger conversations. It adds a personal touch and stunning effect to everyone’s chat screen. Even though you don’t plan to use it frequently, the trick is worth trying out on your friends and loved ones during special occasions. Add Specific Effects to Words and Phrases on Facebook Messenger There is no universal way to add special effects to words and phrases in Messenger....

has got better and better with some nice algorithm tweaks. But when it comes to real-time search , Google still lags behind in the field where Twitter is the uncrowned king. Google did have a spell with it, but by July 2011 it lapsed as a deal with Twitter fell through. Bing has taken a lead there with its social search, and with the addition of Quora, I think it has managed to add another star to it....

Apple introduced Focus (an improved DND) with iOS 15 on iPhone. The company has integrated the same with the lock screen and home screen in iOS 16. For instance, you can link a Focus profile to a specific lock screen and home screen and use Focus automation to change the lock screen and home screen layout. Why Do You Need to Change iPhone Lock Screen Automatically Apple doesn’t support different profiles (work, business, personal, etc....

Now, in Windows 7, there is a way to enable auto lock of the desktop when the system is idle for a specific time interval. But the way isn’t straightforward. You’d need to enable the Screen Saver and check the option that says display the logon screen while resuming windows (see the image below). This isn’t very convenient. Better to have a tool that can provide more customization options. Auto Lock is one such tool, and offers more than just auto locking of Windows desktop....

If you’re new to Reddit and want to explore the social news aggregation website without a profile or simply don’t want to associate your search with your Reddit account, browsing anonymously comes in handy. Wondering how it works? In this article, we will tell you how to browse anonymously on Reddit on any device. What Is Anonymous Browsing on Reddit and How Does It Work Anonymous browsing on Reddit allows users to browse the site without revealing their IP address or identity, meaning they can remain anonymous even when logged into their account....

So today I’d like to show you how you can easily and quickly mirror your Android phone’s screen across different users that use different devices. Maybe you’re presenting your project or it’s a remote business talk. Sharing screens across devices hasn’t been easy, until now. To achieve this, we are going to use a service called Screenmeet. It lets you mirror the screen of any device (Windows, Mac, Android, iOS) to other devices with different OS platforms....

customization . This is in part Apple’s fault, since the main elements of OS X already come neatly organized and most of them have gorgeous graphics and icons . However, despite what many people think, OS X is highly customizable and allows users to change many of its elements. Icons are of course, one of the design elements that every Mac user fancies changing every now and then. However, doing so usually requires you to buy applications like CandyBar, which makes the job super simple, but that comes at a high price....

Well, this is just a single use case of using heat maps to visualize the data. Google Sheets also allows you to create a heat map. But did you know you can create two types of heat maps in Google Sheets? Yes! Notably, you can create either a color gradient heat map or a single-color heat map. This guide will walk you through the fundamental steps to create a heat map in Google Sheets....