The Easiest Way to Unlock Apple Maps' Hidden 3D View « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
By default, Apple’s Maps features a 2D overhead viewing angle when you search for a place or get directions to a specific address. In the past, Apple Maps had a button in the top-right to view cities and landmarks in…
There's an Easier Way to Install Apps from the Google Play Store « Android :: Gadget Hacks
We’re always looking for ways to make life easier. Often, that involves a trick to save small amounts of time throughout the day, like switching Google Accounts with a swipe. Other times, it’s just a slightly easier way to do…
The Easiest Way to Keep Your Lock Screen from Blinding You at Night « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Picture it: you wake up in the middle of the night and check your phone. Maybe you want to check the time (your phone is your alarm clock, after all) or see if that person ever replied to your message.…
How to Enable Active Noise Cancellation on Your AirPod Pros « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Apple unveiled the latest generation of its flagship earbuds, AirPods Pro, on Monday, Oct. 28. Aside from the increased price tag, new in-ear design, and wider charging case, the biggest change by far is in Active Noise Cancellation. Finally, we…
Make Your AirPods Pro Fit Better by Testing the Rubber Tips « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Everybody loves AirPods, right? Well, maybe everybody whose ears fit AirPods. That was the issue with the first two generations — one size doesn’t fit all. But the new AirPods Pro come with three rubber ear tips of different sizes.…
There's a Much Faster Way to Rearrange Your iPhone's Home Screen « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
For most of the iPhone’s history, rearranging apps has been a giant pain. On the surface, iOS 13 seems to make things worse — with the new long-press gestures, it takes longer for iOS to know you want to move…
How to Bypass Paywalls in Safari to Read Any Article on Your iPhone « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Paywalls make it nearly impossible to access certain content unless you have a subscription. It’s a practice that many news organizations and other online publications use to increase revenue: The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, Wired,…
Set a Different Ringtone for Individual Contacts So You Know When Someone Important Is Calling « Android :: Gadget Hacks
Have you ever walked around in public and heard the same handful of default ringtones over and over again? How do these people know who’s calling without looking first? It’s tough to tell when they all sound the same, but…
Bulk Delete Messages Faster with This Hidden iOS 13 Gesture « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
On the surface, deleting conversations in Messages seems harder in iOS 13 after Apple removed the “Edit” button on the main page. Fortunately, they added a new gesture that lets you remove entire threads and individual messages with ease. Normally,…
Doodle Over the Real World with Snapchat's 3D Paint « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
It’s no secret that Snapchat has upped its AR game as of late. They’re competing neck-and-neck with the likes of Instagram to see who can out-cool the other. Snap Inc’s latest endeavor, 3D Paint, aims to steal the AR spotlight…