Updating Apple Maps on iPad for New Features Like Apple’s other built-in apps, such as Safari, Notes, and Mail, Maps is updated automatically when a new operating system version is released. So with iPadOS 15, for example, you’ll receive the updated Maps app with its new features when you upgrade your iPad to the newest system version. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to see if your iPad is up to date or if an iPadOS update is available....
Make Sure You’re Connected to the Xbox Network You need an Xbox network account and access to the internet to download and install updates. But, you shouldn’t need an Xbox Live Gold subscription. A free Xbox Live account should work just as well. To test your connection: How to Update Minecraft Insert the Minecraft disc (if you have one) and start the app. Once you’re on the game’s main menu, the update should automatically begin downloading....
How to Use the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Tablet Mode The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a Windows 2-in-1 with a 360-degree hinge. You can fold the display back until it touches the bottom of the laptop, effectively converting it to a tablet. Tablet mode is a default feature in Windows 10. It can be used on most Windows devices with a touchscreen, but it’s particularly useful on a device with a rotating hinge like the Galaxy Book Pro 360....
How to Set up NookLink in Animal Crossing: New Horizons Before you begin scanning QR codes, you need to set up a NookLink connection between your game and the Nintendo Switch Online app on your smartphone. Here’s what to do. How to Scan QR Codes on Animal Crossing: New Horizons Now that you can successfully use an Animal Crossing: New Horizons QR code, you need to know how to scan them....
How Do I Put My iPhone into Sleep Mode? Sleep Mode is designed to activate automatically based on a schedule you set up in the Health app on your iPhone. When you set it up, you can choose a different sleep period for each day of the week, or a single time frame for every day. When that time rolls around, your iPhone will automatically enter Sleep Mode. If you ever go to bed early and want to turn Sleep Mode on manually, you can do that from the control center on your phone or your Apple Watch....
The text tool included in Paint 3D is also easy to use. While you can make all the standard text customizations like bold or underline, change the color, or create large or small text, Paint 3D also creates 3D text that pops out of the image or can even be planted directly onto a 3D object. Paint 3D stickers come in the form of shapes like lines, curves, squares, and stars; traditional stickers like a cloud, swirl, rainbow, and facial features; and surface textures....
Use Emojis on Messages for Web If you have an Android phone, enable Messages for Web to text from your computer. In addition to regular text messages, the web interface contains an emoji gallery you can use to send emojis from your computer to any phone. Messages for Web also displays emojis sent to you and replaces the blank boxes with the corresponding emoji. Look for an Emoji Icon Many web-based messengers and desktop-based texting platforms support emojis....
How Do I View EXIF Data on iOS? EXIF data is in the info pane of the Photos app in the same place you look to see when you took a photo or the file’s name. In addition to the date and name of the file, you can also see what type of camera or phone took the photo, the resolution of the picture, and metadata about the camera settings, like shutter speed and aperture settings....
The company has outfitted the X3 with a 2.3-inch rectangular touchscreen for previewing footage, reviewing footage, and controlling all aspects of the camera. The previous iteration, as a reference, boasted just a tiny circular display. This should mean easier and faster controls when capturing some time-sensitive footage. Image quality also gets a significant boost here, as the X3’s lenses are upgraded, with improved aperture and focal length. The max resolution, however, remains the same as the X2, at 5....
Overall Findings Display: iPad 3 and iPad 4 Shine Siri: You’re on Your Own With iPad 2 Gaming: Retina Display All the Way Games and applications will continue to support the display resolution of the original iPad and the iPad 2. And although the iPad 2 doesn’t support 1080p video, video still looks nice on the device, and the tablet does support 720p playback when connected to your HDTV. The games for these devices may not be quite as in-depth as what you see on full-fledged gaming consoles, which often dedicate 7 GB to a single game, but the ability to produce hardcore games grows with each new generation of Apple tablets....
Using a Dial-Up Network Getting online via dial-up works the same today as it did during those early days of the web. A household subscribes to a service plan with a dial-up internet provider, connects a dial-up modem to their home telephone line, and calls a public access number to make an online connection. The home modem calls another modem belonging to the provider (making a distinctive range of sounds in the process)....
When Google Dropped Support for Apple Watch Google Maps worked only on computers, tablets, and smartphones until September 2015, when Google announced the Apple Watch version of its maps app. The app was redesigned to fit on a watch screen, and it offered an easy way to find directions quickly without pulling out your phone. It’s unclear why Google quit supporting Apple Watch for its maps app, but some theories are that it had too small a user base to keep it running and that Google wanted to redesign the app from the ground up....
CarPlay’s recent iOS 15 troubles, which caused the app to switch off when playing music, were expected to be addressed in iOS 15.0.2. Unfortunately, it looks like trying to fix one problem created a much bigger one because now some users can’t connect to their vehicles at all. More specifically, the physical connection works, and the phone will charge, but CarPlay, itself, won’t launch or show up on the car’s head unit....
TFT Benefits and Uses Since the transistors in a TFT LCD screen are so small, the technology offers the added benefit of requiring less power. However, while TFT LCDs can deliver sharp images, they also tend to offer relatively poor viewing angles. The result is that TFT LCDs look best when viewed head-on, but viewing images from the side is often difficult. TFT LCDs are found on low-end smartphones as well as basic cell phones....
Don’t expect Tencent and Logitech’s hardware to be a direct Steam Deck or Nintendo Switch competitor, though, as the device (which looks to still be in the planning stages) will act as a hub for cloud gaming. So you won’t buy physical games for it or purchase digital copies on a company-specific online marketplace. Instead, you’ll be able to access multiple cloud gaming services from one travel-sized device. “Multiple cloud gaming services” will be supported, with Logitech mentioning it’s also working with NVIDIA GeForce NOW and Xbox Cloud Gaming on the project....
Case in point? Industry stalwart Magic Leap is back with a refresh of their AR glasses, as announced in a company blog post by CEO Peggy Johnson. The Magic Leap 2 glasses feature a number of innovations over the previous iteration, such as a wider field of view, a smaller form factor, and perhaps most importantly, embedded dimming technology to improve outdoor use. The company has not yet revealed actual tech specifications, a release window, or price....
Privacy and safety are constant concerns when it comes to online spaces—particularly for teens—and Meta is experimenting with more ways it can improve both on its social media platforms. From new defaults and notifications to future additions that will make it more difficult for adults with questionable motives to interact with teens at all. The most immediate change is to new Facebook accounts, which now turn on more privacy settings by default for any profiles made for anyone younger than 16 (18 in some countries)....
Metro by T-Mobile Services Metro by T-Mobile offers several domestic-service packages, none of which incur per-minute roaming charges in the nationwide coverage area or on the networks of T-Mobile partners. Metro by T-Mobile plans don’t require a contract, so it’s easy to switch to a plan that makes more sense for you and your family. Popular Metro by T-Mobile plans include a 10 GB high-speed tier for $40 per month and an unlimited data plan for $50 per month (you get discounts when you add lines)....
Netflix said the two new features are a bi-weekly kids recap email that parents receive, as well as a Kids Top 10 row so kids can discover new shows they might want to watch on the platform. The bi-weekly emails will give parents kid-friendly show and movie recommendations based on shows your child has watched, as well as printable coloring sheets and activities featuring kids’ favorite characters, a breakdown of the top topics your kid likes to watch (such as science or friendship), and tips on how to use kid-friendly features on Netflix....
The features cover a wide range of disabilities, but the main ones are Door Detection for people with vision challenges, Apple Watch Mirroring for people who have physical difficulties, and Live Captions for those who have hearing impairments. Apple provided no exact release date for the features, but the company confirmed they would be releasing throughout 2022 via software updates. Door Detection is a new mode coming to Apple’s Magnifier app....
