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Google Messages bug leaves camera on in background, draining battery — Here’s how to fix

April 21, 2022
A new bug in Google Messages leaves your camera on in the background, quickly draining your battery and heating up your device. Within the Google Messages app, there’s an easy way to quickly snap a picture and immediately attach it to a message and send it to a friend. In the view for attaching images from your gallery, there’s also a live feed from your camera to either take an immediate…
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Cast your screen to Google TV – Here’s how

April 21, 2022
Screen casting comes naturally to Google TV Google TV is an OS that debuted on Google’s Chromecast. As it would happen, the Chromecast is a great tool for displaying a shared screen from your Android phone or tablet. It’s literally in the name. So how do you cast your screen to Google TV? This guide will take you through the ins and outs. Table of contents What is Google TV, and how do I…
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How to receive and send a fax with iPhone or iPad

April 21, 2022
As far as technology has advanced, there are still times when you might need to send or receive a fax. Whether it’s a rare or regular occurrence, fortunately, you can handle your fax needs with an app. Read on for three ways to receive and send a fax with iPhone or iPad…
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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack can now charge your iPhone faster – Here’s how to update

April 21, 2022
Apple released a new version 2.7 firmware update for its MagSafe Battery Pack that will charge your iPhone faster. It now offers 7.5W charging on the go, compared to only 5W before the update. In order to get 7.5W charging on the go, update your MagSafe Battery Pack to the latest firmware. The firmware update begins automatically after you attach your battery pack to your iPhone. The firmware…
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Decentralized Twitter alternative Mastodon officially arrives on the Google Play Store

April 20, 2022
After first launching on the iOS App Store, the open-source alternative to Twitter, Mastodon, is now officially available to download on Android via the Google Play Store. Mastodon is a much smaller decentralized alternative to Twitter that boasts around 4.4 million users globally according to the official site. The decentralized nature is one of the major reasons that Mastodon has started to…
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