Make Buying Stuff Easier on Instagram with the Checkout Feature « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Instagram wants to bridge the gap between advertising and shopping for a more central buying experience. The app has long been a platform for advertisements, with both companies and creators using it as an outlet to link to products, so…
How to Keep Law Enforcement Out of Your iPhone (& Your Privacy Intact) « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
If you’re ever faced with a situation of handing over your iPhone to law enforcement (or getting it taken forcibly), whether by the police, feds, or court system, there are things you can do to prevent them from getting access…
How to View & Leave Tips on Yelp (& Why It's Important) « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Yelp reviews are great for getting a feel for how a business operates, but they can’t always be trusted, and they don’t always get to the point fast enough. That’s where “Tips” come in, and you can view and make…
Report to Yelp Wrong Hours, Addresses, Numbers & Other Incorrect Business Listing Information « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Business hours and addresses change, but they’re not always updated on Yelp by business owners for the rest of us to see. Showing up when a business is closed or going to the incorrect address is a major annoyance, which…
How to Download Movies & TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video for Offline Playback « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Back in 2015, Amazon Prime Video was the first subscription-based streaming service to introduce the ability to download movies and TV shows for offline viewing on mobile devices. For travelers and users with limited data plans that like to watch…
Use Quote Replies in Facebook Messenger to Prevent Confusing Conversations, Just Like in WhatsApp « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
Text conversations can get confusing fast. In the time it takes to type up a response to your friend, they can send you one, two, three, or more messages. Once you send the original reply, it no longer makes sense…
Preorder the New Apple AirPods on Amazon for Faster Delivery Than the Apple Store (Update: It's Now the Slowest) « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Compared to the original AirPods, Apple’s second-generation AirPods have better battery life, Hey Siri support, a more stable connection, faster switching between devices and call connections, less latency for gaming, and an optional Wireless Charging Case. If you plan on…
Use Yelp Collections to Find New Places & Keep Your Bookmarked Locations More Organized « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
In the past, if you stumbled upon a Yelp listing you liked, you could bookmark it and check it out later on your profile. You can still take advantage of this feature in the mobile apps, but it’s more refined…
How All Your Friends Are Adding Fun & Dramatic Zooms to Their Instagram Stories « Smartphones :: Gadget Hacks
You see them all over your Instagram Stories feed — post after post, video after video of dramatic, silly, or otherwise fun zooms. Your friends are showing off their lives through the lens of a Hollywood blockbuster, and you can…
How to Cancel the Apple News+ Auto-Renewal Before Your Free Trial Ends « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
News+ is Apple’s new digital subscription service for written media that costs $9.99 per month. There is a free trial offered for one month, but you’ll start getting charged the monthly fee as soon as your 30 days are up.…