Play Store, Google’s universal app store vs Galaxy Store, Samsung’ app store. How do they compare? App count With 3M+ apps, Google Play Store is much larger than Galaxy Store Target devices Galaxy Store is aimed at Samsung devices while Play Store is for all Android devices. Available Options The Play Store has more options …
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When considering resetting a mobile phone to fix some issues or clean up your phone memory, the two options “hard reset” and “factory reset” often come up. What is the difference between them? Hard reset clears all the memory that is associated with hardware. It is generally done by pressing Vol+ and the power button …
If you glance through the Security settings of your device, particularly an Android phone, you will also find the trusted credentials section. You may wonder as to what these are and the role they play in your device’s security. Trusted credentials list the certificate authorities (CA) issuing security certificates for validating a server’s identity over …
A widely asked question smartphone users have is whether to use a device while it’s charging. How does this impact the device and the user? When charging a phone, you can perform light tasks for short periods of time, but you should avoid intensive tasks like gaming as it can lead to overheating. Always use …
Like every other charger, Apple chargers draw power from the socket, change its voltage and transfers it to the iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device. However, you may have noticed your Apple charger gets hot at times. Is it something you should be worried about? Apple chargers typically get hot. All electrical devices dispose heat …
You may want to call someone but they won’t answer your call because their phone is on silent. Is there a way to reach someone with a silent phone? While there is no direct way through your settings to make a call ring if the callee’s phone is on silent, you can use a third-party …
Driving Mode is a feature that helps eliminate all distractions while driving. When turned on, texts and notifications are silenced, and calls will only go through if connected to a Bluetooth hands-free accessory. Have you wondered why at times Driving Mode turns on by itself? What’s the problem when that happens and how do you …
Both MMS and Group Messaging happen over the cellular network, and they may require an internet connection. Even though they might seem similar at first, there are some subtle differences between them. See also: How To Send Text To All Contacts On iPhone? Difference between MMS and Group Messaging MMS is a multimedia messaging service …
With the constant release of new cell phones, we tend to switch phones frequently. When that happens, you may choose to keep your old device as a backup. How do you store a cell phone that you may not be using for a long time? To store your cell phone, charge it up to between …
Phone and software companies provide new updates for the systems to improve performance and add enhanced features. But do updates make your phone faster? Sometimes, updating your phone can also result in slowing down the performance and lead to unexpected issues. If you have a new phone compatible with new updates, updating the OS can …