Mobile phone cases aren’t just about protection — they’re also about keeping style and aesthetic intact. A case is pretty much a must-have accessory for most phones. For the LG V40, it is even more crucial due to its three cameras and the extra-large 6.4-inch screen. To help our readers, we have rounded up the ten best LG V40 cases that not only keep your phone safe, but add a little extra personality to your device.
It’s 2020 and if you haven’t got a QHD display on your smartphone, what are you doing? QHD displays are so sharp and beautiful that for a top of the range smartphone to not have one is a crime… or at least that seems to be the public perception among tech lovers.
What if the difference between FHD and QHD is one that we could live without? Think about it.
The Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 has an embedded NFC chip that allows you to share files to another NFC-capable device. Aside from sharing files, you can also pay your bills and launch certain phone functions and apps instantly through NFC tags. But, for you to use this feature, you will need to unlock your phone’s screen first to activate NFC. This can be an inconvenience if you’re in a hurry and you don’t have the time to unlock your phone.
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The Apple trade-in values of Android phones are all much lower now than previously. The most Apple will give for an Android phone is $405 for a Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Apple has also slashed other trade-in values, but the Android changes make it less likely folks will switch to iOS. However, this week, the Apple trade-in values for Android phones are much lower than ever before.
Amazon Alexa can be a huge help in playing music, controlling a smart home, or asking general questions. However, it tends to be verbose when many of us want things simple and quick. Here’s how to activate Alexa Brief Mode on your Echo speaker and cut down on some of the chit-chat.
See also: The best Alexa-compatible devices for your home
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To turn on Brief Mode, open the Alexa app, go to the More tab, then select Settings.
At the Tizen Developers Conference in San Francisco today, Samsung teased the release of Tizen 4.0 and introduced Tizen RT (real time) for lightweight devices. The company reiterated that Tizen is the world’s most successful Linux-based embedded OS that appears in almost all of Samsung’s product portfolio (barring its Android-based smartphones of course). The rise of IoT and wearables in recent years has only bolstered Tizen’s growth – so much so that it recently overtook Android Wear for smartwatch market share.
Netflix‘s Pieces of Her was a huge hit for the streamer, with tons of viewers tuning in to the thriller. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you were one of them, and now you’re looking for something equally gripping to watch next. So, we’ve compiled a list of more shows like Pieces of Her for you to check out.
In Pieces of Her, a woman survives a deadly mass shooting when her mother steps in and stops the shooter with shocking ease.
Telling a joke is a great icebreaker. You can ease the tension, make someone laugh, and there are so many jokes out there. They are fairly easy to find, so this list was, naturally, fairly easy to write. Basically every website on the Internet has jokes so it’s hard to not find them when you want them. Here are the best joke apps for Android.
The best joke apps for Android 9GAG Price: Free / Up to $9.
Sony’s Remote Play app, allowing users to stream games from their PS4, has long been exclusive to Sony Xperia smartphones. Now, the company has announced that this is no longer the case.
“For those who want to stream select PS4 games on mobile devices, Remote Play can now be used on smartphones and tablets running Android 5.0 or higher,” the firm announced in a blog post. “Just download the PS4 Remote Play App from the Google Play store to use the feature.
MyFitnessPal is among the best health apps, allowing users to count calories, log physical activity, and be more mindful of their diet. It can be an overwhelming app for new users, but it’s an excellent tool for those looking to improve their general health. But can MyFitnessPal connect with Fitbit? Well, yes, and it’s easy as pie to do so.
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Open the MyFitnessPal app, tap on Apps & Devices, select Fitbit, and follow the steps.