Are you considering an option to buy a new smartphone anytime soon? It sure does sound tempting, but, have you asked yourself, do you really need a new phone? If not, it is time to do it now. We need to separate our wishes from our needs. A few years back, some great phones were out there, but they didn’t have the set of features that today’s phones do. So, they didn’t come with a huge price tag. Moreover, carriers offered these with pretty good monthly plans. That way, you could easily jump from an older model to a new .
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by Bogdana Zujic
Our smartphones are not only the tool we use to make calls and send messages. These days, phones are much more than that. We use them to store our photos and videos, our personal data, and even our bank account details as we have bank apps. Other people could access the data on your phone if you lose it or if someone steals the phone from you. But, let’s not forget the hackers. They can access all of your data without physically touching your phone. Here, we are going to show you how to tell if your Android is hacked. .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple ID is used to sign in to all the Apple services you are using. And while many people tend to forget the password, forgetting the Apple ID is something that may happen as well. Here, we are going to help you find it, so keep reading and try the options that are listed below. See also: How To Secure Your Apple ID Steps to take if you forgot your Apple ID There are several ways to find your Apple ID and we are going to list every single one. Find your Apple ID on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod .
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by Bogdana Zujic
The Apple ID is a verification system that was designed by Apple Inc. to be used on their devices by their users. An account can be opened freely on the My Apple ID web page. The ID consists of a current email address and is protected by a password formulated by the user. Apple then sends an email containing a URL to the provided email address which is then used to activate the account. This whole process can be done without the specification of a credit card. Because of this, your Apple ID is extremely important. It’s the connection between .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
The job of parenting is not a one size fits all. There is no specific time to introduce your kids to technology. You will decide when you want to expose your child to technology. It is very important because employees are seeking tech savvy individuals in the workplace. The ability to use technology is also important in education. Parents tend to give their children their first cell phones when they start travelling to school. They can no longer drop their kids at school because of certain circumstances. They feel comfortable when their kids have a mobile device. See also: Should The .
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by Felecia Smith
It’s time to buy a new smartphone and you are thinking about an option to switch from iPhone to Android or vice versa. You probably have many questions, and here in this Android vs iPhone post, we are going to give you some answers by comparing the essentials of both. This will help you decide should you switch from one option to another, or simply stick to what’s familiar to you. The price is not the only thing that should be considered. There are many other things, including the OS, customization, apps, and more. Without further ado, let’s move to .
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by Bogdana Zujic
Google records everything that you search through the search engine. It does not matter which device you are using, till the time you are logged in to a Google service on the device, your search history is being recorded and will be used to enhance your search on Google and tell you about your most recent searches. This is a good feature to help you quicken your searches and give you a general idea of what your search habits are. If you do not enjoy Google’s feature of telling you what you have searched for, or keeping a track of .
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by Bogdana Zujic
It goes without saying that Apple is one of the biggest technology companies in the world. This can be attributed to the high quality and very efficient products they produce. Some of the well-known products from Apple include the Mac book, Iphones, Ipods, Ipads, and the Apple Watch. The infamous iTunes application cannot go unnoticed all thanks to the high-quality music you get to download there. Most musicians post their music direct to iTunes thus you are assured of quality music that also supports the artist. In addition, Apple’s founder Steve Jobs is also known to be one of the .
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by Review Team
Chromebook is a very good option if you are planning to buy an inexpensive yet highly functional laptop. You can get even more out of it with some great tips. As a novice, however, you might find it bit difficult to know all the hidden features of Chromebook. And this is why we have discussed here the 10 best Chromebook tips and tricks to help you make things much easier. See also: Top best Chromebook apps 10 Useful Chromebook Tips And Tricks Use the Chrome Goodies This is the first advice after buying a Chromebook or a laptop running the .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services that is presently used by a large part of the people across the globe. This has come to offer all kind of high-quality contents seamlessly. But thankfully there are several ways to improvise the experience of Netflix. All you need to know is some helpful Netflix tips and tricks and this service will become even more enjoyable to you. So, if you are a loyal user of Netflix and looking for some powerful Netflix tips, read this article thoroughly. See also: How to download Netflix movies and TV shows on Windows .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Google is the most trustworthy and reliable search engine which has gained huge popularity. Almost 80% people across the world make use of this search engine to get the best answer to their queries. While asking something to Google, it throws back numerous search results of good quality. While some of the results in the web pages carry a date this small information is eliminated from some other web page. However, the date stamp sometimes gets suppressed on the search result and is not shown on the web page. But the date is a great indication of the updated content. .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Just like the smartphone and laptops plays a vital role in our everyday life, there are also search engines. In this digital world, we can’t move a single step without the help of the web search engine. And not just the tech savvy people rather a big part of the population across the world depend on this service to get all their quarries answered. The search engines are designed to fetch all types of information in less than a second and this is why people are becoming more inclined to use it. When talking about the web search engine, it .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
There are so many great phones out there. Perhaps you have found the one you would like to own, but you will probably have second thoughts about it, especially if it is just a bit better than the one you already have. Do you really need a new smartphone? Is there a way to make your old phone look and feel new again? Sure there is! That is exactly what we are going to talk about here. We are going to share some tips and ideas that will boost your old phone in every way. See also: How To Clean .
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by Bogdana Zujic
You must be considering Google Photos to be a mere gallery-like folder which has the main responsibility of storing images and video files. It might appear to be a simplified image hosting and backing service, however, this is not the case. The highly functional Google Photos can perform a myriad of other functions as well. In addition to being the Google Photos library, this app also serves the purpose of bridging the gap that exists between image hosting, cloud storage, as well as multiple image sharing features. As a result, this efficient image service app has been giving a tough .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple has embraced the future of the wireless audio with the introduction of the high-tech AirPods for the latest model of the iPhone. The AirPods by Apple are highly convenient and wireless. Forget the old tangled earphone wires. With the latest version of the Apple’s iPhone, you can enjoy seamless music and talking experience accompanied with great style. For those who have just bought their exclusive range of the new iPhone handset, and have not gone through the manual of using the AirPods, here are some of the easy-to-use tips and tricks of the same. You can make use of .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
If you ask a random person “What time is it?” There is a high chance that the person will check a phone instead of a watch. A phone has many capabilities and humans heavily rely on them as a result. Watches could only tell the time and there has been a decline after a radical shift in the digital age. People were more interested in a smartphone than a smartwatch. Why do I need a watch when a smartphone can tell me the time? In order to counteract the decline in sales, manufacturers had to offer more than a watch that .
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by Bogdana Zujic
Apple was born as a computer company only, named Apple Computer. inc, in April 1976. It was found by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne. The company was only focused on developing and selling personal computers and its software. Then, as their focus company has been expanded, they changed its named to Apple. inc. Apple is well-known as a company that changed the phone industry through their iPhone. But, before that happened, Apple changed the computer industry first. How did they do that? How Apple changed The Computer Industry? GUI And Mouse There are different opinions on how Apple .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Last week, Mary McCord – the acting assistant attorney general of the U.S – announced charges against 4 hackers. Three years ago, they stole more than 500 million Yahoo user accounts. This incident resulted in huge losses for the company and its users. Yahoo almost lost $925 million on their acquisition deal with Verizon last summer. But, last month, Verizon agreed to cut $350 million from its original price. Reportedly, Marissa Mayer will lose her bonus and equity grants this year due to the 2014 incident. How The Hackers Stole 500 million Yahoo User Accounts? How hackers attack giant companies like Yahoo .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Having a personal assistant for a busy people is a must, even if you are not a CEO or a business owner. When it comes to many tasks you need to work on, you may also need one, otherwise, you may miss many deadlines. If you are a multitasking person like me and cannot manage your time and schedule well, it can affect your health as well. Sometimes, you maybe won’t even realize that you haven’t taken enough water. Skipping meals isn’t a new thing. Sending birthday wishes to your family, colleagues, and friends is something you cannot forget, otherwise they .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Every day, we hear that new technology innovations are coming. In terms of smartphone world for example, new vendors are competing to introduce the latest camera lens, better processor, features improvement, and many more. Almost all kind of applications are available on our mobile device, from cooking app, fitness, travel related apps, etc. Will robots replace humans, and what about the jobs? Some studies said: robots will replace human jobs Through scienceworldreport.com, the World Economic Forum (WEF) estimated that robots will replace 5.1 million human jobs by 2020. They declared, “We are in the midst of a ‘Fourth Industrial Revolution’ .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
FaceTime was introduced together with iPhone 4. It was the first iPhone provided with a front camera for taking selfies and video call. Apple claimed that Facetime has a better video quality than the other mobile video call options. It was one of the best features of iPhone 4 and an Apple’s best marketing asset at that time. At first, Facetime app could only be used through WiFi network. One year later, users were able to start using Facetime through carrier network as well. The app had a simple appearance with interesting video call feature. Facetime inspired the other platforms .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple messaging platform – iMessage – accompanies iPhone and Mac users for a quite long time. But, significant changes were seen when Apple introduced iOS 10 in June. Previously, iMessage was something like a messaging app. It also had a few features only. It gets many additional features in iOS 10, such as Bubble, Send a message in your own handwriting, Invisible ink, Tapback, Personal touch, and more. These features are able to compete with the other popular messaging platforms, like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Line, etc. I think adding new features on iMessage is a right step taken by Apple. Apple is .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Mac and iPhone are two most popular devices. Mac got its huge popularity in 1998, when iMac was introduced by Steve Jobs. While iPhone came in 2007 and became popular really fast as a smartphone which has a unique concept. Today, Mac and iPhone become two brands with the best sales in the world in a smartphone and computer categories. Besides the hardware quality, both devices are famous for their operating systems inside: macOS on Mac and iOS on iPhone. These operating systems are easy to use yet useful for daily usage. Apple keeps developing them, especially in terms of its .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Ever since the Internet came to our life, everything seems to be moving to cyberspace. Most of the things make our life easier. We can almost find all the things we need with ease. All you have to do to is just connect your smart device to the Internet, type a keyword, and you’ll get the list of potential answers to your search. You can find the best coffee shop in town or a recommended hotel when you are travelling. Amazingly, you can meet your old friends after losing the contact for years. Internet banking activities is another story of .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
At this time, Apple has 4 different operating systems, which are developed for their main devices. The first one is MacOS, made for Mac. They also have iOS for iPhone and iPad, watchOS for Apple Watch, and the last one is tvOS for Apple TV. Each of them has different characteristics and UI optimisation. It is because each device has unique UI. Mac with mouse and keyboard, while iPhone and iPad have the multitouch display. Apple Watch has also its own uniqueness with small multitouch and digital crown, while Apple TV comes with its remote touchscreen. However, Apple keeps .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
It seems Trump promise to bring the production of iPhone, iPad and Mac back to U.S is about to happen. He thought that Apple’s decision producing their devices in China hurts U.S economy. Therefore, he plans 45% tariff on Chinese imports. “I’m going to get Apple to start making their computers and their iPhones on our land, not in China,” Mr. Trump said in March, a theme he repeated throughout his campaign. “How does it help us when they make it in China?” But, Apple and the other companies in Silicon Valley feels Trump’s plan will disturb their business. .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple Watch came with unique approach and UI of Apple. Even though it’s not the first smartwatch, the device has attracted public and had become Google most searched device in 2015. As a new product category, Apple Watch came with some limitation, both hardware and software. For example, the first gen of watchOS didn’t have SDK for developers to access hardware on Apple Watch. The SDK came later on watchOS 2 and 3, which allows developers to create apps to access hardware resource on the Watch. Moreover, another thing that distinguishes the first gen and its successors is the built-in .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple has various device categories for a complete digital lifestyle ecosystem. They produce computers, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, and home devices. Their most popular devices are MacBook, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. Apple is also famous as a company that develops their own software. Many other giant technology companies are now following Apple in terms of Software developing. These are Microsoft and Google. Microsoft is popular with their Surface, while Google with their Pixel series and also Nexus series. Moreover, Apple also creates a service cloud to make more effective communication amongst devices, called iCloud. These three factors – hardware, software, .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Microsoft announced the latest version of Surface device on their 2016 event on October 26. The device is called Surface Studio. Previously, Microsoft has launched Surface, Surface Pro, and Surface Book in convertible and laptop categories. The presence of Surface Studio has completed the Surface series. Surprisingly, the device has interesting hardware features and tempts the designers and architects to buy it. Through Surface Studio, Microsoft challenges Apple in all-in-one PC. Surface Studio from Microsoft versus iMac – the Apple’s all-in-one desktop. What makes Surface Studio better than iMac? Or, vice versa. Let’s discuss it further to find out which .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple has introduced the new MacBook Pro series in Apple event “Hello Again” on October 27. The event coincided exactly 25 years after the company released the Apple PowerBook 100 as the first Apple laptop, back in 1991. Apple claims that they have created many innovations on their laptop series within one decade, including their new MacBook Pro. The new generation of MacBook Pro is not only has a better specification, but also the new features, which you cannot find on the previous series. We will discuss it further, including what’s new and what will you get from it. Is it .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
If you lived in the era of 80s and 90s, you couldn’t live without a physical keyboard when using a computer. It’s the only part of a computer that you can rely on when typing. The qwerty keyboard has been used for 140 years – it was firstly used on a typewriter. Even though user interface of touch screen and sound input are popular since 2008, the physical keyboard cannot be forgotten easily, as if it’s irreplaceable user interface. When it comes to smartphones, people now prefer using the touch screen UI instead of a physical keyboard (goodbye Blackberry). However, people are .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Facebook is the biggest social media platform in the world, which has reached more than 1.7 billion active users per month. It’s a fabulous achievement. According to statista.com, Facebook gets $6.24 billion from the ad revenue. Facebook not only has succeeded with their big achievement, but it also helping users in engaging with their old and new friends. Facebook keeps improving their services and also adds more options and things. But, many users might not know some of Facebook interesting features. Facebook Secret Features You Might Not Know Secret Emojis Emoji is one of conversation tools that helps users .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Research In Motion (RIM) company is popular with its Blackberry handset and service enterprise. Since 1999, when the device was released for the first time, their name was popular as the most wanted smartphone and that was the case for years. These devices are famous as the best secure smartphone. Even the president of USA has been using it. Unfortunately, Blackberry has lost their shine. Many of their users have slowly switched to iPhone and Android. They even decided to discontinue the development of their Blackberry OS 10. Last year, they changed the plan by releasing their first handset with .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
iPad is a Steve Job’s “post-PC era” dream. He had a vision that one day, all computers in the world will look like the iPad. It’s the first smart tablet which along with iPhone has made Apple incredibly popular. The device offers a simple computation solutions for everyone. Its touch screen interaction had been dreamed for a long time. Moreover, the iOS and multitouch optimization give the opportunity to developers to make great, fun and useful applications for its users. Unfortunately, Apple’s dream of post-PCPC era” device wasn’t going smooth. The iPad sales continued to decline over the years. .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Having the ability to talk in different languages is great, but to learn it isn’t always that fun. There are many language-learning apps and books that offer different methods which are claimed to be the easiest. Some of the languages are quite tough. Let’s say French which according to many people is so difficult to learn because of the way its words are pronounced. One of my favorite language apps is Duolingo. This app offers the fun way to learn a language from the very beginning level to the advanced one. Moreover, the methods they give are complete. You can gain .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Apple always does some research to get new technology innovations for their products. Some of those have been registered to US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). For instance, the 3D technology on iPhone 6s was a new technology of a multitouch display which wasn’t available on iPhone 6. When it comes to iPhone 7, Apple seems more concern to the feature improvements instead of releasing the new innovation. Most of them are common features you can find on the other smartphones, such as water resistant feature and stereo speaker. The reasons behind “no headphone jack” on iPhone 7 Actually, .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Virtual Reality platform starts to create its own path for the future. The companies who plant the investment on it have been developing their own platforms to attract the enthusiasts. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are two examples for premium VR headsets with a serious platform, especially for gaming. But, is it interesting for gaming only? Will there be a future for VR as one of the important devices, the ones you cannot live without, like a smartphone? Not only for gaming Currently, VR headset is well-known as the new way for playing games. The gamers are invited to enter .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
If you visit the apple.com/ipad page, you will find the current iPad models. Why does Apple not classify them based on certain iPad series? On that page we can see iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, and iPad mini 2. If you compare it to apple.com/mac page, you will understand what I meant. On Mac page, Apple classify Mac according to each series. If Apple classify a product to certain series, it will help user to choose the perfect product according to their needs. For example, most users know that MacBook Pro is more powerful than MacBook Air. It .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
What are chatbots? The bot is an interactive virtual robot that is currently adopted by messaging services to help you in certain things. The way it interacts with you is like you are chatting with a person and that why it’s well-known as chatbot. The robot can only understand a related contexts. It’s not the digital assistant, like Siri and Cortana that are programmed to understand any questions you ask and can interact as a human. Some popular messaging services, such as Facebook Messenger, Kik, Slack, and Skype have adopted the chatbot technology. For instance, inside Kik, you will find .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
Chrome browser came to the public by the end of 2008. It is a browser that delivers a very fast performance. During its 7 years journey, Chrome browser is available on various big platforms, like Mac, iOS, Android, and Linux. In March 2016, Chrome has succeeded to become the most used browser in the world. Its market share reaches 41.67% beats the Internet Explorer which has 41.37% market share. The Reasons Behind Google Chrome Popularity 1. Simple UI and Appearance When you launch Chrome for the first time, you will notice that its UI and appearance are very simple. .
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by Elizabeth Kartini
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