How to Use the New Hands-Free Soli Gestures on the Google Pixel 4 « Pixel :: Gadget Hacks
One of the major additions in the Google Pixel 4 is the new Soli chip. It’s the miniature radar sensor that powers Motion Sense, a new way to interact with your phone without touching it. There are a few new…
How to Enable Android 10's New Gestures on Your Samsung Galaxy with One UI 2 « Android :: Gadget Hacks
Samsung launched One UI in 2018 to replace the now infamous TouchWiz. Since then, things have been looking pretty bright for Galaxy users. Now, the much-anticipated arrival of Android 10 is ushering in the One UI 2.0 era, including a…
Google Photos Has a Great Way to Privately Discuss Your Pictures with Friends « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Commenting on Facebook pictures is a commonality. But you may not want to share your private and personal pictures on Facebook. Maybe you just want a select few to comment on your photos. Fear no more, you can send your…
How to Auto-Import New Contacts & Clean Up Existing Ones on Your Google Pixel « Pixel :: Gadget Hacks
Your Pixel has a few hidden features you probably don’t know about, like the ability to clean up your funky contacts list. Since I’m sure you haven’t manually organized your contacts since the inception of Android, there are likely some…
Your Pixel Has a Hidden QR Code Reader — Here's How to Use It « Pixel :: Gadget Hacks
QR codes are supposed to make life easier, but having to install potentially shady third-party apps just to scan one is more trouble than it’s worth. Thankfully, there’s a QR code reader built into all Google Pixels, but you wouldn’t…
How to Flag Important Reminders in iOS 13 to Make Them Easier to Find « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Reminders may have received the biggest update out of all the native Apple apps on iOS 13. Among other things, the new Reminders app now comes packed with smart lists to make it easier find things, and a flagging feature…
Confirm Texts, Emails, & Phone Calls Before Sending Them Out on Your iPhone « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
There’s something about alcohol that compels you to contact people. Most of the time, the drunken calls or messages you send out will have you cringing hard tomorrow morning. But if you have a jailbroken iPhone, you can help prevent…
Annoy Your Friends on iMessage with a Barrage of Automated Texts « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Back in its infancy, the App Store was filled with text bomb apps that allowed users to send a barrage of text messages to friends, family, and foes. It was a fun way to annoy people, but Apple quickly scrubbed…
How to Set Up Face Unlock on the Google Pixel 4 « Pixel :: Gadget Hacks
The Pixel 4 and 4 XL are the first Android phones released in the US to support secure facial recognition. You no longer have to hate on your Apple’s friends because you now have “Face ID” as well. So I…
Paste Text on Your iPhone with Just One Swipe « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Pasting on your iPhone has never been easier. You’re familiar with the old way of doing things — long-press in the text field to bring up the “Paste” option, then tap that option to paste your text. It’s not necessarily…