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Best AirPods tips and tricks: Master your earbuds

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:30:19 GMT

Featuring the "cut off stem" look, an increasingly comfortable fit with each iteration, and Apple's Spatial Audio, Apple's AirPods are often a staple for iPhone users for both streaming and conversation. Whether you have the first, second, or third generation AirPods, any of the three Pro models (first gen, second gen or USB-C), or the fashion-forward and noise-cancelling AirPods Max over-ear cans, there are more ways than slipping the headphones in or on your ears to get the most out of your listening, conversation, and workflow.

67 things to ask (or tell) Siri for a good laugh

Britta O'Boyle — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:55:06 GMT

Siri was a big deal when she first arrived on the scene, allowing us to talk to our iPhones. However, with the advent of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT and Grok, Siri seems a little long in the tooth now.

Kindle Paperwhite tips and tricks: Master your e-reader

Cam Bunton — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 16:01:23 GMT

As e-readers go, it's not at all controversial to suggest that the Kindle Paperwhite is the best there is. It combines a great reading experience with long battery life, water resistance, a USB-C port, and easy access to Amazon's massive library of content.

Water and dust IP ratings: What does IP68 actually mean?

Cam Bunton — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:00:22 GMT

Today's phones rarely come without some kind of protection from the elements, especially dust and water. What used to be quite a niche feature of purpose-built phones has now become a standard, and most upcoming smartphones will likely have some form of dust and water protection. What's more, when companies release their flagship phones, everybody expects them to come with waterproofing - if they don't, it is counted as quite a big flaw of the device.

How to use your Amazon Echo as a Bluetooth speaker

Cam Bunton — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:00:24 GMT

Your phone is a great device for streaming music if you're using headphones. You can get high-quality audio beamed directly into your ears from your phone or using wireless headphones, or you can go old-school and use a pair of wired headphones if you wish.

How to hide your Instagram activity or online status, and check if someone is active

Elyse Betters Picaro — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 23:40:21 GMT

Doing anything via social media these days is close to impossible without using a Meta-owned platform. If you want to check out some social media, Facebook and Instagram are two of the most popular choices. If you just want to text some of your friends - there is WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in the world. All of them are owned by Meta.

Best Alexa tips and tricks: Hidden Amazon Echo features to try

Elyse Betters Picaro — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:18:46 GMT

It's hard to believe just how long Amazon's smart speakers have been around, but we've not got to the point where if you don't own an Amazon Echo, you probably know someone who does. Despite the age of Amazon's speaker range, there's still plenty worth discovering if you have the time to do it. In fact, you might be surprised to learn how much it can really do: it's loaded with features and hidden settings.

Beeper releases final attempt at bringing iMessage to Android

Jason Cipriani — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 22:01:22 GMT

Beeper in December announced Beeper Mini, a standalone app that brought Apple's iMessage service to Android phones, complete with phone number registration.

How to transfer Apple Music playlists to Spotify on iPhone

Cam Bunton — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 15:00:23 GMT

The time has finally come. Apple keeps raising the prices of its subscription services, and it has even completely killed the cheapest way to listen to Apple Music. You've decided to vote with your feet, and make the switch to Spotify. The trouble is, all of your carefully curated playlists are on Apple Music, including your Ultimate Christmas playlist that you've been finely honing over more than a decade. The thought of having to build it again on Spotify doesn't fill you with seasonal joy.

How to pair Beats Powerbeats Pro with your Android phone

Cam Bunton — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:02:54 GMT

Ever since Beats by Dre became part of Apple's family, it's been able to draw on Apple's technologies, while maintaining its fashion-forward sporty approach to design, most recently seen with the revamped Beats Studio Pro.