You Can Finally Unzip Files on Your iPhone « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Gone are the days of needing a specialized app or program to unzip files. In fact, you don’t even need a computer. It’s 2019 — cars drive themselves, robots take fast food orders, and you can unzip compressed files right…
How to Activate the Hidden Developer Options Menu on Your Pixel 4 « Pixel :: Gadget Hacks
If you want to root, it’s step one. If you’re a tinkerer, it’s vital. It’s Android’s hidden «Developer options» menu, and it’s definitely worth taking 30 seconds to unlock. Open the Settings app on your Pixel 4 or 4 XL…
How to Re-Enable a Semi-Tethered Jailbreak to Restore Access to Sileo « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Compared to fully untethered jailbreaks, semi-untethered methods like Chimera for iOS 12 have one major handicap: you need to re-enable the jailbreak every time your iPhone turns off or restarts. As intimidating as it seems, however, kickstarting the mod and…
Make Your Markups Stand Out More on iPhone with a Simple Slider « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
The screenshot editor in iOS is full of fun and powerful ways to mark up your images to quickly highlight what’s important. That said, screenshots are often noisy, and can distract from arrows, circles, and other edits we add. Luckily,…
Get the Pixel 4's New Voice Recorder App on Any Phone « Android :: Gadget Hacks
One of the Pixel 4’s coolest features is a new voice recording app that instantly transcribes speech into text so you can easily search for it later. This is currently a Pixel exclusive, but we’re here to present it to…
It's Really Easy to View Your Apple Music Listening History in iOS 13.2 « iOS & iPhone :: Gadget Hacks
Apple Music’s Recently Played page is supposed to work as a hub to view your listening history, but it’s a bit confusing. Thanks to iOS 13.2, the app now has a History page that allows you to view all of…
Google Maps vs. Google Maps Go — Which App Is Right for You? « Android :: Gadget Hacks
Google’s «Go» line of apps are lightweight counterparts designed to be limited speedy alternatives to their full-featured sibling apps. There is a Go version of Photos, Search, Maps, and more — but are they the right apps for you? The…
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.…