Smartphones have become more intelligent than ever. They are full of incredible features, some hidden, which allow you to simplify your daily life.
Contact Information Placed on Lock Screen
Unfortunately, there is always a danger of your smartphone becoming misplaced or lost. If this happens, how will the person who finds it know who the phone belongs to? Simple, place your contact information on the lock screen by editing the wallpaper for Windows Phone, Health on Apple OS, and setting for Android.
Use Your Voice to Turn Off Wi-Fi
With your voice, you can now turn off Wi-Fi thanks to Cortana, Google Now, and Siri. Simply say “turn off Wi-Fi” after opening the app of your choice.
Digital Documents Quickly
Now, with the use of Google Drive, Evernote, and Cam Scanner, as well as many other apps, you can quickly and safely send all your files to the cloud without the need of a scanner.
Use Your Phone to Control Your Computer
There is remote control functionality built into many apps, such as YouTube and Spotify. Check out Alfred and Unified Remote to gain overall control of your desktop of laptop computer.
Set Alarm to Increase Sound While in Use on Android
Do you prefer getting woke up slowly? With Android, you can have the sound gradually increase on your alarm. Go to Android Clock > Menu and enable Gradually Increase Volume.
Access Safe Mode on Android
Just as Windows has a hidden safe mode, so does Android. This is where apps from a third-party are disabled. This comes in handy when troubleshooting. Go to the Power Off menu by using the power button and long press.
Android System UI Tuner Unlocked
To mess around with the Quick Settings pane, a hidden System UI tuner has been included with Android Marshmallow. To enable: go to the top of Quick Settings and locate the cog. Now, press and hold, and then find it in the app’s settings.
Screencasts Recording on Your Smartphone
You can easily record screencasts on your Android smartphone with the use of the YouTube Gaming app.
Setting Search for Android
Your Android smartphone has a search option to help you locate settings for your phone. In the Settings app, look for a search on the top to find the setting you are looking for.
Charge Phone While on Airplane Mode
Nobody likes waiting for their smartphone to charge. Quicken up the process by charging while having the Airplane mode enables. This uses much less battery power, therefore, it will charge faster.
These tips and tricks offer just a handful of all the amazing things your smartphone is able to do.