The Best External Storage Options for iPhone That Work with iOS 13's Files App « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
The Files app received a big update in iOS 13. Before, it was limited to local and cloud-based files, but now you can access data from external storage devices, including SD cards and USB drives. But before you try to…
How to Schedule Emails to Send Later in Gmail for iPhone or Android « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
There is power in the detail. Sending an email at a specific time can give you an edge. Depending on what you are doing, it can help your email get read or it can put you at the top of…
How to Reduce Tinder's Data Usage on Your iPhone or Android Device « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Most of us swipe on Tinder while on the go. With all the pictures, Tinder on Android and iOS uses a decent amount of data. If you know the pain of Tinder triggering overage fees, limit the data-hungry app. There’s…
Change This Privacy Setting Before You Share Any Pictures on Google Photos « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Sharing pictures from Google Photos by sending a link saves time because you don’t have to download the image from Google, then reupload it somewhere else. But anyone who has your link can access your pictures, and baked into every…
How to Avoid the Spiny 'Blue' Shell in Mario Kart Tour « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
It happens to all of us. You’re ahead of the pack, clearly in first place, when someone launches the Spiny Shell (aka, the blue shell). It catches up and circles you before crashing into your kart, and there’s seemingly nothing…
How to Make Mario Kart Tour Gameplay More Like the Nintendo Switch « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
After playing Mario Kart Tour for a little while, you’ll notice it’s a bit different from previous games in the series. The biggest change is how they’ve deferred to new players by automating many of the controls. But what if…
Turns Out We've Been Selecting Text Wrong This Whole Time — There's a MUCH Better Way « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
A few things on Android and iPhone have not been perfected. For instance, selecting and copying text is a task I often find myself fumbling over. But recently, we stumbled across a nifty way to select text that’s a huge…
How to Change Chat Thread Colors in Facebook Messenger Lite « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
You can now customize your chat experience in Facebook Messenger Lite for Android. You can change your chat bubble colors from steamy red to cool green depending on your mood or who you’re chatting with. It’s a great way to…
How to Share Your ETA to Contacts from Apple Maps Manually or Automatically « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Are you here yet? When will you arrive? How long until you get here? How far are you? Hurry up! When you’re meeting up with someone or a group of people, you may get flooded with messages like that. Instead…
How to Lock OneDrive Files with Your Fingerprint or Face ID « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
If you’re concerned about someone accessing your OneDrive files, you may want to upgrade your protection by enabling fingerprint or Face ID unlocking. Your sensitive information deserves to be protected, and now you can do so easily. Worry no longer…