iOS 10.3 Features and Changes

Apple has just released the first beta of iOS 10.3 to developers. It includes some interesting features and changes like Apple ID Settings profile, i Cloud storage breakdown and more.

To me, “Find My Air Pods” is a major feature of iOS 10.3. It will let you easily find out the lost or misplaced Air Pods. Let's have a glance at the most significant iOS 10.3 features and changes.

iOS 10.3 Features and Changes

Find My AirPods: You can now find your lost or misplaced iPhone thanks to a feature called Find My AirPods which is available in the “Find My iPhone” app.

SiriKit: SiriKit, which allows third-party apps to access Siri, has been updated with important features enabling the virtual assistant to schedule future rides from services such as, Ola, Uber, pay bills, check the status of payments etc.

CarPlay: CarPlay now features shortcuts for launching the most recently used apps as well as the location of EV charging stations.

Maps: You can now 3D Touch on the weather icon to check out weather forecast as well as other weather-related details about your current location.

HomeKit: HomeKit now supports programmable light switches.

Analytics: The “Diagnostics and Usage” option (Settings → Privacy) has now been renamed as “Analytics”.

Apple ID Settings profile: iOS 10.3 features an “Apple ID” profile option which is shown at the top of the Settings app. It displays your Apple ID information such as links to iCloud, iTunes & App Store, and Family Sharing, all devices you have been signed into. Previously, they used to be listed under an “iCloud” setting.

App animation: Apple has slightly changed the animation for opening and closing apps. When apps open, they have got a bit more rounded edges.

iCloud storage breakdown: Apple has added a breakdown of how iCloud storage space (Settings → iCloud) is used on your device.

It clearly shows how much space photos or iCloud backups are using. It also shows the apps which are using iCloud and has the settings for Keychain, Find My iPhone, and iCloud Backup.

Apple File System: In iOS 10.3, the iPhone's file system uses Apple File System (APFS). APFS, which is optimized for Flash/SSD storage, has important features such as, strong encryption, space sharing, copy-on-write metadata, cloning for files and directories, snapshots etc.

App icons (developer): Now, Developers are allowed to update their app icons at any time.

How To Disable New Whatsapp “Status” Feature On Android

We all know that WhatsApp has rolled out its new feature called “Status” to all its Android and iOS users. The new feature arrives as server update, so you don’t need to update the app. It gets updated automatically. After updating, we can see a new ‘Status’ tab between Chats and Calls section. You can find all the status updates of your friends and also a button to post your own. The status which you update will vanish after 24 hours.

It’s almost identical to Instagram stories, which was in turn as snap chat Stories, Instagram Stories. WhatsApp has been pushing in some seriously interesting updates from the past few months. Most of the features being clones of features from other apps.

Many of the users are happy with the update but there are few who considered it inadequate and are waiting for something special and not by cloning. You may have many questions and one among them was ‘What happened to my old text WhatsApp status?’ For those people who don’t want to use the new feature ‘Status’, you can disable the update and get back to earlier version.

How To Disable WhatsApp Status Feature On Android Phone:

Whatsapp is enhancing its features to take down all others messaging apps gradually. One such step is Video Calling and the new ‘Status’ update. There are two methods to Disable Whatsapp status on Android. You can try the most suitable method to do it.

Method-1: (Root Explorer)

1. First, Force Stop WhatsApp App.

2. Now Open Root Explorer App.

3. Now go to Data/data/com.whatsapp/shared_prefs/com.whatsapp.preferences.xml

4. Find the Key Name ” Status_mode”

5. Now you will find the value 1 and you have to change it to 0.

For Example:

How the Key before editing will look like:-

After changing it will look like below:-

Now click on Save button to complete the step. Now you can see that the New Whatsapp Status feature has disappeared and get back to earlier version of WhatsApp.

As of now the trick to remove new Whatsapp Status feature is available only for the Rooted users. If you want to Hide new WhatsApp status feature in your android you have to root your device, And we will keep you updating if we find a way to disable WhatsApp status without root.

Method-2: (WA Tweaks App)

You can root your Android device by using WA Tweaks App to turn off the new WhatsApp Status Feature. This tutorial works on the phones with Android OS 4.0 and above versions. Wa tweaks require root permission to enable/disable the feature of WhatsApp and it works with official version only.

1. First, Download the latest WA Tweaks App.

2. When you install this app for the first time, you will see ‘Unknown Source Error‘.

3. Go to Settings and Enable ‘Unknown Sources’.

4. Now, install WA tweaks app.

5. Now, Force Stop WhatsApp and open your phone Settings > App Settings >WhatsApp app >Force Stop.

6. Now Launch WA Tweaks app and turn off “Enable new home UI”

7. Open Whatsapp and see whether the new update is available or not. That’s all.

How To Create WhatsApp Status Update?

1. Open the WhatsApp and Tap on Status.

2. Then tap on My Status. Now click the little circle with a ‘+‘ sign on the top right.

3. Now take a photo or video by pressing the shutter option. You can even select one from your Gallery at the bottom of the screen.

4. You can also give a caption by tapping on Add a caption, and then tap on the Send icon.

5. You can also check how many people have seen your new WhatsApp Update by tapping the menu button on the right side. Your Status is now ready.

The New WhatsApp Status will disappear after 24 hours.

How To Delete WhatsApp Status Update?

1. Open the WhatsApp, go to the Status tab.

2. Look for the status you want to delete.

3. Now click the trash icon, and tap Delete to confirm.

4. That’s it! You have deleted your WhatsApp Status.

We hope that you found it useful.

Google Unveils YouTube Go App, Now You Can Download And Watch Videos Offline

Who doesn’t like to spend time watching YouTube videos? Many of us like to watch YouTube videos, right? Eventually, we run out of the data much faster as the YouTube videos take much data to load. Thus, people are looking for an alternative for watching YouTube videos that take low data. It seems that people who are looking for an alternative for watching YouTube videos have got it.

Do you remember the YouTube app that ‘Google’ promised last year which would let you download videos from the service?

Finally, Google has unveiled its most anticipated data-conscious YouTube Go app and it has it the Google Play Store (Beta Version) recently. Google has launched the app on Play store in beta version. The app, as promised by Google, is a light size (<10MB) and features an option to share files using Wi-Fi Direct protocol.

The company has released YouTube Go along with a Signup page. The company is setting the service as a “faster, and lighter” version of its giant video hosting and streaming service. It’s also an extension to the download feature YouTube introduced to its primary app for offline viewing in 2014.

Installation:

After installing the app from the Google Play Store, you need to register the app using your mobile number just like you would on Google Allo or Google Duo. The verification works through an OTP code and then it collates and suggests you videos based on your ‘Thumbs up’, Subscribers and YouTube history in the ‘Home’ tab.

Tapping on any video shows you the ‘Download’ pop up, giving you details about the free space on your smartphone and the quality of video that you want to ‘Save’ or ‘Play’.

Features:

An ‘in-app updater’ in the ‘Settings’ menu.
The mobile number being used to register this app should be attached to your Google account or YouTube ID.
The app shows you snapshots or screen grabs taken from the video in quick succession to help you preview your video before you download the video.
You can share the videos with your friends or family using the ‘Nearby’ feature without the need of any internet.

Youtube Go was announced and tested in 15 cities in India. The app isn’t available in all regions because it’s still the beta version. You can grab the APK of YouTube Go from HERE, or you can grab it from Google Play Store.

Some Hidden Android Features Which Can be of Great Use

Android Phones have reached almost the top of smartphone market segment and have become part of our daily life as we use them at most of the times. However, we still miss out on exploring our phone’s features completely. Despite the fact that millions own Android device, many are unaware of some of the most amazing features hidden away. Did you know that there are actually some hidden features which are not known to us?

Would you like to know the features which you have missed out? Here we have provided the hidden features from which you will definitely learn something new and you’ll find some fantastic features.

Check Hidden Features of Android:

1. Smartphone Camera’s To Detect Infrared Light To determine If Your Remote Control’s Batteries Are Dead:

By using android smartphone camera you can detect the IR light which our eyes can’t see. A smartphone’s camera is indeed sensitive to IR radiation, and if you want to try it for yourself, just use a common IR remote control.

The infrared beam emitted when a button is pressed will show as white or purple light in the viewfinder of your camera app. You can use this trick to check if a remote control’s batteries are dead when it stops working.

2. Hidden Secret Game in Android Device:

The Easter egg game which is not known to the newcomers is quite similar to Developer Options trick and can be enjoyed in all Android versions. They’re hiding in plain site, in the software you use every day, and when you find them you’ll be delighted.

Follow These Simple Steps To Reveal This Hidden Easter Egg In Your Android Device:

Firstly open Settings page on your Android mobile phone or tablet.

Now open “About Device” (or About Phone / About Tablet) section. In old Android versions, this section can be found at the bottom of the Settings page. In newer Android versions such as Android 4.4 KitKat, the “About Device” section has been moved to a new tab “More” in the Settings page.

Once you open “About Device” section, look for “Android version” option. In newer smartphones, the “Android Version” option might present under “Software Info” section.

Later you need to quickly tap on the “Android version” several times to enjoy Easter Egg. Tap as fast as you can and it’ll launch the secret Easter egg.

3. Google Now On Tap Feature:

This feature is available only on Marshmallow android and above.

How To Enable?

Go to Settings > Google > search and > now and tap.
Now turn this feature on.
This feature helps us to enhance google search.

4. Check Info About The Text You Selected In Google:

To view, this feature, follow these steps.

Touch and hold the Home button.
At the bottom of your screen, tap Select text.
Tap a word.
To select more words, drag the blue dots.

Google will show you info about the text you selected.

5. View Your Notifications Even After Clearing Them:

Everyone gets into this situation of clearing some important notification and not even knowing which app was it from. To view, the cleared notifications follow these steps –

First, open the widgets on your device.

Next, go to settings

Later you will see the notification.

Click on “notification”. You now able to see the Notification shortcut on your device.

6. Screen Pinning:

If you would like to lock down your device so the person using it only has access to one app. This is the best feature which is available in latest android versions.

Scroll down until you find the Security option. Tap on it.
At the bottom of the Security page tap on Screen pinning.

Slide the switch to the On position.

7. Speed Up Your Phone Without any App:

Go to settings, and scroll to the very bottom. Until you reach ‘About Phone’.

Once again scroll down to the very bottom until you see the ‘build number of your phone.

Now tap this number of times until you get a small pop-up. The pop-up will say ‘ you are now a developer’.

Now go back to the main settings menu and you will see a new option above about phone.

If you’re not sure whether the process is complete you can try again and you will see this.

Now the developer options are open. You can play around with features you understand. But this will 100% make your phone a bit faster. And smoother.

8. Change Keyboard Theme With Your Favourite Picture Or Favourite Colour:

Go to settings of your Android phone.

Select the Language & input option. You’ll find the following option.

Now, select the Gboard option followed by Theme option.

You’ll find various options to set your keyboard as per your desired pic or color.

Now, you know the Hidden features in the Android right? Use these and improve your experience day in and day out.

15 Tips On How To Make Your “iPhone” Battery Last Longer

The Apple iPhone is one of the great companions that provides a lot to do with it until and unless your battery is dead. Once, if the juice is over, you will be left with little more than a pretty paperweight for a smartphone. It even feels frustrating when you’re struggling to make your iPhone’s battery last between charges, isn’t it?

How To Check Own Mobile Number On Airtel, Idea, Vodafone, Aircel, BSNL, Docomo, Reliance

Whenever you get a new SIM card, it takes time to memorize our own mobile number. Most of the times we end up with calling friends or relatives to know the number. However, if you don’t have the balance to make a call, how can you find the phone number? Here is the tutorial through which you can check your mobile number of any telecom operator with zero balance like Airtel, Idea, Vodafone, Aircel, BSNL, Docomo, Reliance using USSD codes without any charges.

All these codes are working and this is the simple method to know your own mobile number. Just open your phone’s dialer and type the USSD codes which are given below and hit the call button or sometimes you need to just type the code which is completely free.

Check Your Airtel Mobile Number

If you have Airtel Sim and want to know the mobile number? Then you can check own Airtel number easily. Dial any one of the following USSD Code and follow the instructions on your screen to find Own Airtel number.

*121*93#
*1#
*140*1600#
*400*2*1*10#
*140*175
*282#
*141*123#

Check Own Idea Mobile Number:

Idea started own mobile number check services. To know your Idea phone number dial the USSD code from your Idea Sim. It is very simple to check Idea Phone number with the help of these codes.

*131*1#
*789#
*147*8*2#
*147*1*3#
*147*2*4#
*100#
*125*9#
*147#
*131#
*1#
*616*6#

Check Your Aircel Mobile Number:

To find out my phone number in Aircel sim card dial the Aircel USSD Code. The following are the AIrcle USSD Codes. By just dialing them you can know your number without any charges.

*122*131#
*888#
*1#
*234*4#
*131#

Check Your BSNL Mobile Number:

To check BSNL phone number dial the USSD code through your BSNL SIM. You will get your number on the screen.

*222#

Check Your Vodafone Mobile Number:

You can very easily find the Vodafone mobile number with the help of USSD code. All you need to do is just Dial any of the code and get your own number.

*111*2#
*555#
*555*0#
*777*0#
*131*0#

Check TATA DOCOMO Phone Number:

You can easily able to check your own Docomo phone number with the help of USSD codes. Dial these Codes with your Docomo SIM Card.

*1#
*124#
*580#

Check Your Reliance Mobile Number:

If you are Reliance User and want to check the mobile number following are the USSD Codes.

*1#
*111#

Check Your Telenor Mobile Number:

To Check your Telenor number simply dial the following USSD Code.

*1#

List To Check Own Mobile Number Using USSD Code For All Operators:

Telecom Operator	USSD Code
Airtel	1219# or 1211#
Aircel	131# or 1#.
BSNL	*222#
Idea	1311# or 121462#
MTNL	*8888#
Reliance	1# or 111#
TATA DOCOMO	1# Or 124#
Vodafone	1112#
Videocon	*1#
Telenor	*1#

This is the easy way to get the mobile number if you have lost. Most of the USSD codes are working. If any code is not working mention in the comment section below.

How Technology Affects Your Sleeping Pattern

Finding people busy on their mobile phones, laptops, tablets, smartphones, computers, and other electronic devices is a very common sight. Whether you are waiting in the long queue or travelling, surfing or playing games on mobile phones has become a habit. There are people who can’t sleep without their phone. Using these electronic gadgets, during the night time can cause severe damage to your health. It makes the person dull, hampers intellectual abilities, lowers eye vision, reduced immunity system, etc. Let us see some of the adverse effects of technology on sleep.

Reduction of Melatonin

The blue colored light that emits from the display of the electronic devices reduces the secretion of an important hormone called melatonin. This hormone is responsible for controlling the sleep or wake cycle in a human being. When the levels of this hormone go down then, it makes it very hard for a person to sleep. The best way to relax your back and cure back pain is to opt for bestmattress-brand.

Increases alertness at night

Using electronic gadgets at the time of sleep makes your brain more alert. This is not helpful for a sound sleep. To get a good sleep, it is very important to withdraw the mind and senses from the surroundings and relax your mind and body completely. Restlessness to check new emails, change, or comment on a photo on Facebook, etc. engages your mind and prevents it from getting settle into slumber. This delays your sleep and many times restricts sleep.

Mental disorders

Sleep is one of the sources by which your body gets energy. It is the time when maximum development and growth related activities such as the formation of new cells etc. happen in the body. A person who does not get adequate sleep starts to develop symptoms of depression, anxiety, inability to concentrate, confusion, inability to comprehend, etc. Sleep deprivation is an invitation to a lot many physical ailments too.

Tiredness

Eight hours of sleep is advisable for a normal adult. When you don’t get sufficient sleep, then your body experiences dullness, mood fluctuation, anger, tiredness, lethargy, dark circles, etc. instantly. The normal functioning of different organs of the body also gets deteriorated.

Immersing yourself in these technological gadgets especially at the night time is the main factor that prevents one to get asleep. It is thus very important to refrain yourself from using these devices and calm the mind. This will help you to get quick and sound sleep effortlessly.

Some useful tips to prepare yourself for sleep

Below are mentioned some useful tips that will inculcate healthy habits that contribute towards a good night sleep.

Perform some activities that calm the mind. You can do some meditation, prayer or chanting that creates a harmonious environment around you.
Use a night lamp to avoid switching on the light at night.
Keep your phone in a separate room for charging. This will not only prepare the phone for next day’s use but also reduces any temptation to use the phone.
Switch off all kinds of electronic gadgets one hour prior to going to bed.
Instead of using an alarm clock that is inbuilt in your phone, go for a real one. This will prevent you from an excuse to use the phone.
If you want to do something, then instead of reading an e-book, a better option is to read a book made of paper (in hard copy form).

As the excess of anything is bad, use of these electronic devices should also be limited. Making wise and adequate use of technology would help you get its advantages and save you from its side effects.

How To Make Fast Money Over Internet?

The internet opens up a whole plethora of opportunities for young entrepreneurs, bloggers, and photographers, basically anyone and everyone who has an idea and wants to monetize it. Although you should be wary of the “get rich quick” and “lottery” schemes- the internet is not a money making machine! But all said and done; one cannot deny the huge appeal and global reach of the virtual platform. Let’s check out the fastest and most reliable money making techniques on the internet that would make you an online celebrity.

Ps: You’ll not be a millionaire overnight. These methods discussed below require you to invest your time, effort and money.

Website building

Website building is perhaps the most obvious choice for people who are looking for a reliable source of income over the internet. Have an idea? Build a website on it! And you don’t need to be a technical expert or a geek. There are several website builders out there that’ll guide you through the whole process of creating and maintaining your website. These site builders offer a wide range of customizable layouts and themes you can try. Now once you’ve built your website pay attention to the many SEO improvement tools and advertising options to create a lasting impression on the people.

B2B marketing

B2B marketing or business to business marketing is when you deal with your competitors. A smart way to save on resources and build valuable contacts, B2B marketing is a fast expanding field of earning among people. It is also a smart way to generate online traffic and channelize it in a profitable way. Interact, connect and discuss the various policies with the professionals and technical experts to learn more about it. Unlike e-marketing you don’t have to conduct transactions with the final customers but cater to the needs of your peers.

E-commerce and online stores

E-commerce is a pretty lucrative line of earning for budding entrepreneurs and businessmen who want to make it big in the market. The advancement of technology and demand shift has encouraged many retail stores to shift over to the virtual platform. Creating an online store allows you to expand your customer base and maximize the profits considerably. Email marketing and social media promotional techniques are among the few effective techniques that will help you grow and earn faster.

Freelance writing

Tired of the monotonous 9-5 jobs, try something new! Work for yourself, content marketing is a major earing opportunity for writers who are willing to provide quality content to different websites consistently. Yes, freelance writing is a rapidly growing career choice. Also, you can either work independently or work with a company. And though it’s not a regular or permanent income source, the money’s pretty good. You can even join web entrepreneurs and write for major blogs once you’re famous. It’s among the quickest ways to get off on your web based income stream generation.

Monetize your blog

Are you passionate about something? Create a blog about it. Blogs are a great way of spreading an idea and gaining social contacts. You get to meet like-minded people and discuss the things you love. And you’re getting money for it! There are millions of blogs on the internet ranging from trivial subjects like DIY hairstyles to major stuff such as politics and economic advice. Once you’ve gained a substantial number of followers, you can work on monetizing the content.

Publish an E book

Light, accessible and portable, e-books are a rage among booklovers all over. Love writing stories? Now you can share it with the world! Gone are the days when you had to run after publishing houses and create a thick manuscript that would be approved, edited and then sent for sale. Thank God for E-books! E-books are a wonderful way to get noticed on a global platform. And you can even self-publish your book at a very nominal price! You’ll have to do everything by yourself from the designing to the marketing. Publish your story on Kindle and extensively promote in across the social network. You’ll get a certain percentage of the profits and all the fame.

Sell your stuff online

Have an old second-hand vehicle or piece of furniture that clutters your home? Sell it online! Yes, e-marketing is a field that growing in leaps and bounds. Websites ad online stores such as OLX and EBay connect the buyers and sellers, providing a suitable platform for the transaction. You can browse through the many lists of potential buyers and contact one that suits your liking. Meet up; talk set a price, and you’re set.

Follow these suggestions, align your skills and ambitions to them, and you’re set to make money using the tremendous reach and power of the World Wide Web.