Hidden Android Settings

In recent times, Android Smartphones are available in different shapes and sizes. All of these Android phones run the normal operating system also. But there are some hidden Android Settings about which you need to know.

How to Find Hidden Android Settings?

Make sure that the phone you are using is running Android Marshmallow or a newer upgraded version. Devices released after 2015 will work well. If you are willing to open System UI Tuner, you should scroll the notification tab from the top part of the display. After that, you can see a small settings gear available on the top-right corner. Next, you are required to tap the little icon and hold it for about 5 seconds. Now, you can see the System UI Tuner appearing. When you release the gear icon, a notification comes saying that the hidden feature is now available in the settings.

Move to the full settings thereafter. To do this, you should tap on the gear icon once or you can do this also by navigating to the Settings in your app drawer. When you enter into the settings, you should first scroll the page and move to the bottom. Then, you can get the System UI Tuner available on the setting, “About phone.”

7 Important Hidden Android Settings:

We have given here some hidden Android settings about which you need to gather knowledge.

1. Increase Font Size: 

Want to change the font size? Navigate to the Settings and open it then. After that, you should select Display, Advanced, Font size, respectively. Take the pointer and drag it along the slider for making changes. Then, you should see the last result on the preview window. As soon as you adjust the font size, all apps apply the size.

2. Default Tracking System:

Ensure that you have activated the built-in tracking system of your android device. It will increase the probability of recovering any device.

Hence, head towards the Settings and then open it thereafter. Move to the Security option and hit the option Find My Device. Now, change the mobile and go to the page of whatever browser you are using. Then, you need to sign in to the Google account. When you sign in to your account on Chrome browser, you should type “Where’s my phone” on the search bar. After doing this, you can see the live location of your device on a map.

3. Preventing Apps to Make Shortcuts:

If you install an app, it automatically comes to the home page by default. In this case, a new app is launched quickly, but it may clutter up the interface.

If you're willing to turn off the default, tap on a space on the home screen for a long time. As soon as a menu appears, you have to select the Home Settings option. Then, you should disable the Add icon to Home screen option.

4. Reduce Data Usage:

In the android phone, there is a default system where you can limit the data usage of apps running in the background. For instance, when you use a browser, you can't see images properly till you don't click on them. If you want to turn on the feature, you should first open the Settings. Then, your task is to select the option Network & internet. Now, power on the toggle switch that is available beside the Data Saver.

5. Change App Permissions:

If you want to see the permissions of an app, then head towards the Settings. Then, you are required to click on the Apps & notifications and choose an app. In this case, you need to hit the option See all apps to see the entire list. Click on the Permissions for editing the access of the app. For instance, you can allow an app for accessing the contacts, but don't access the location.

6. Rotate The Home Page:

The home page can be rotated from portrait to landscape mode or vice versa. However, the display does not have the feature in built-in mode. Users need to turn the feature on. Hence, you are unable to access this option when the mobile's orientation is locked. If you're willing to unlock the display, you should tap on the Settings first and open it then. After that, you need to head towards the Display, Advanced, and change the Auto-rotate screen option respectively.

7. Control Battery Use:

Android devices are capable of optimizing apps so that they couldn't drain the battery. For instance, the email app may still run in the background even now, but it does this less frequently. However, if you're willing, allow running a few apps continuously. To do this, you should open the Settings section and then hit the Battery option. After that, you have to hit the Menu button that is available as three dots on the top right corner. Now, tap on the Battery Usage.

You can see here the battery usage of each app. In this case, click on any app you prefer and then you should hit the Battery Optimization. Now, tap on the not optimized link, and click the All apps option. At last, your job is to choose an application and thereafter select the “Don’t Optimize” option.

Logitech Pop Key Keyboard

The Pop keys make this keyboard undeniably a cute little one. It comes with excellent features like multi-year battery life and easy cross-device compatibility. Besides, you can find a TikTok-friendly aesthetic and novelties-like keys on this keyboard. These Pop Keys' typewriter-style keycaps may seem to you eye-catching on social media, but in real life, these are hard to type on. Recently, pop keys have been available in the United States, and they will be available in Europe soon.

Basic Specification:

If you consider the basic specifications, there is something not right. The keyboard is not rechargeable, but it offers three years of battery life. An included pair of AAA batteries make the keyboard special. Using this, you can connect a maximum of 3 devices via Bluetooth. If you use Logitech's Bolt USB receiver, you can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth devices plus one. There are F1 to F3 buttons that allow you to switch between these. It is available in three different colors in the market: pink, yellow and black; or purple and yellow.

Pop Keys:

Due to the pop keys, you can see a 75 percent keyboard layout. It indicates that the keyboard is more compact compared to a full-size keyboard. Besides, it is equipped with a function row and arrow keys. You are capable of changing this in Logitech's settings.

An Fn key is there, using which you can access the more standard F1 - F12 buttons. You can see five programmable keys at the right side of the keyboard, where the keys are specially designed for typing different emoji symbols.

A key enables you to open up the emoji selection menu. The company is now adding keys with additional emoji symbols. These pop keys are compatible with both Mac and Windows. The function is quite fine, but it may look messy to you.

Emoji Keys:

The critical fact is that the pop keys have wasted five valuable keys on the emoji section. Instead of using these, the keyboard could have some useful buttons such as dedicated Home / End keys or Print Screen. Four emoji keys don't work until you install and configure Logitech's Options software. The key that helps open the OS-level emoji select menu does not need the software.

There is a tactile brown switch available under every key. If you want, you can remap the buttons to more useful keys, and it is possible with the help of Logitech's software. An option can remap these to separate keys or key combinations. If you are a Windows Operating System user, you can see that the F5 key is set up completely for launching the Snip & Sketch tool by default.

Functional Keys:

The key remaps don't remain saved to the keyboard. Therefore, you need to remap it whether you are willing to connect it to an alternative PC. Besides, the keycaps don't match the function if they are not emojis. In this case, third-party keycaps may be a solution, but you have to purchase them. Buttons from F1 to F3 allow you to switch between 3 paired devices. No problem is there with the switches below every button. TTC generates these tactile Cherry MX Brown clones.

The keycaps consist of ABS plastic. Other shapes don't seem to be well made, apart from the circular shape. These come with a coating with a UV-resistant finish. It makes the product idea and long-lasting. The plastic can become shiny over time and wear down too. It is one of the reasons also due to which it is recommended to use PBT plastic.

Pros:

• It offers users a decent typing experience. This feature makes a huge difference from a laptop keyboard. 
• The keyboard enables you to connect up to 4 PCs, tablets, or phones. Bluetooth and/or the included Logi Bolt receiver are useful in this case. 
• The batteries can be replaced and offer a battery life of up to three years. 
• This battery features a Software-customizable function and emoji keys. 
• As it is a reliable Bluetooth mechanical keyboard, the $100 price is acceptable. 

 Cons:

• It may seem to you that the TTC Brown switches are fine, but these can't match the level of Cherry or Gateron switches. However, it is not for you if you want to use linear or clicky switches. 
• You are unable to wear ABS plastic keycaps with printed-on legends in time. 
• You should know one thing that all keycap sets don't fit comfortably but can be replaced. 
• Some people may not prefer classy color schemes and emoji buttons. 

Extra Observations:

• No height-adjustable feet are available on the keys. 
• When you are going to use this, a smallholder can be seen. It is for the included Bolt receiver that is available in the battery compartment. 
• You can find a small LED on the Caps Lock key. 

Having emoji keys is an excellent idea to add to the keyboard. But it is not beneficial practically because multiple people don't use these. Rather than adding the emoji keys, it would be better if some functional buttons were included.

How to carve out a remote working lifestyle in the tech industry

Remote working is one of the most commonly used buzzwords of the past couple of years, rising from obscurity to common parlance.

There is a simple reason for this - since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, people have been forced to work at home for lengthy periods of time, which has resulted in a whole new working environment.

This is not to say remote working was not present before 2020, but it was rarely regarded as acceptable for anyone other than high-ranking employees or exterior consultants. Fast forward to the present day, and the benefits of remote working have been laid bare for everyone from employees to business owners to see.

These benefits revolve around the obvious fact that remote working allows you to work from home, eliminating the need to commute long distances to an office or work face-to-face with colleagues you don’t get along well with.

For business owners, they can save money on office space, as well as hidden overheads like heating, electricity, and insurance. They may well have a more motivated workforce, to boot.

If you work in the tech industry or are hoping to start your career in the near future, you may consider the tantalizing prospect of working from wherever you want in the world and how you can engineer a situation where it is possible for you.

The truth is that it isn’t easy because not all jobs suit a remote working environment, but if you want to carve out a living as a remote worker in the tech industry, this is what you need to know:

Become a specialist in a valuable niche

Becoming a remote worker by choice - rather than being forced upon you by wider restrictions or an emergency - is difficult. If you are only starting out in a lowly position within the tech industry, then you may struggle to command the necessary bargaining power to persuade your boss that it is a good idea, especially if they aren’t convinced by remote working.

As a result, it is crucial to develop a skill-set that allows you to enter a business at a higher level - preferably as a consultant with minimal strings attached.

Although there is no way of fast-tracking your progress completely, specializing in a valuable niche or skill which is sought after by company bosses.

For instance, you could specialize in computer science, which is an increasingly important skill for almost all businesses to have access to. This is because data scientists can make sense of the complicated data they collect about their corporate performance and the behavior of their consumers. It is difficult to decipher to the untrained eye, but if a data scientist can break it down into easy-to-understand trends, this data is gold dust.

What’s more, many data scientists are high-ranking members of a business, far more able to consider remote working (especially as any group work can be performed via video conferencing platforms and cloud software).

If you want to become skilled in computer science, consider an online masters computer science.

Concentrate on gaining experience at first

Of course, gaining a top tech qualification is only one piece of the puzzle. It is unlikely that you will be able to enter a business at a high level with at least a modicum of real-world experience.

Indeed, even if you were able to work from home as a newbie, it would likely be a stressful or even overwhelming experience because you will have no colleagues around to consult or help guide you.

Therefore, focus on gaining some work experience at a firm in your chosen industry, or work an entry-level job for a while, even if it is a temporary position.

The experience you gain will make you a more valuable proposition to companies in the future and give you the added confidence to perform at a higher level.

Focus on consultancy

If you want to work remotely, then you may want to consider becoming a tech consultant.

The reason for this is that consultants are not contracted employees, but advisors who help businesses with a certain tech problem, then move on to another client.

This is incredibly important if you want to become a remote worker because it does not oblige you to work in a particular office, and you won’t have any particular strings you are attached to for long periods of time. Resultantly, you can work from wherever you like (unless the time zone difference is too extreme).

Being a consultant isn’t easy, though. You will need to carve out a strong reputation in a certain industry or niche, able to generate a consistent stream of clients on demand. It may take a good deal of time to reach this point, but when you do, remote working will almost certainly be the norm, rather than the exception.

Locate clients who need your help the most

If you do want to go down the consultancy route (or even if you want to become a full-time employee), you should try to locate the right type of client.

For instance, if you are just starting out, then you are better off finding small businesses that are struggling with a particular tech problem and have few (if any) IT professionals on hand to deal with it.

They will likely be grateful for your help and be willing to offer you a temporary or full-time position. It might not always be the case, but these types of companies are usually run by a small team, so if you do a good job, then your positive impact will immediately be noticed. Furthermore, you may even be referred to other small businesses within their network, which helps you with your cash flow.

Contrast this with a multinational corporation that has several in-house tech teams. If you were to approach them, it would be highly unlikely that they will feel the need to hire your specialist services, especially if you want to work remotely.

Google Pixel 6A

Google Pixel 6A is going to be released on 21st January 2022 (unofficial). The price expected of the model is Rs. 43,490. It comes with a feature Tensor GS101 chipset that has similarities with the recent Google Pixel. Where People in India are still waiting for the previous 5A version to release, this latest version is already out.

The Pixel 6A model comes with features such as a punch-hole display, dual rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has the same design language as other versions 6 and 6 Pro. Besides, this one has a glass back and offers a dual-tone finish. A mid-range Tensor processor of type Tensor Lite SoC or Snapdragon 778G exists here. In addition, it may contain a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary sensor. Users get up to 3 years of version upgrade guarantee along with security updates for up to 5 years. It will come with a 12.2MP Sony IMX363 sensor for the primary camera. It is codenamed “Bluejay” internally. The type of OS is Android v12.

Google Pixel 6A Specification:

Performance:

It comes with an Octa-core CPU of 2.8 GHz, Dual-core, Cortex X1 + 2.25 GHz, Dual-core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad-core, Cortex A55. 64 bit is the architecture whereas the Co-Processor is Titan M2. 5 mm is the fabrication and the graphics are Mali-G78 MP20. 8 GB is the memory power of the device.

Display:

The screen size of the mobile is 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) of type OLED. It comes with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and the Pixel Density is 424 ppi. 84.93 % is the Screen to Body Ratio of the model. It has a Bezel-less display and Capacitive Touchscreen.

Design:

The height of the device is 152.2 mm whereas the width is 71.8 mm and the thickness is 8.7 mm.

Rear Camera:

It comes with a dual rear camera. The primary camera is 12.2 MP whereas the secondary camera is 12 MP. This model comes with an autofocus feature and Dual LED FlashImage. Besides, the resolution is 4032 x 3024 Pixels. It features ISO control and is equipped with a shooting mode that is Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR). The model offers the Digital Zoom feature. With this rear camera, you can record video 1920x1080 @ 30 fps.

Front Camera:

The device comes with an 8 MP primary camera along with a video recording capability of 1920x1080 @ 30 fps. In this case, the type of sensor is Exmor RS.

Battery:

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh and its type is Li-Polymer. It is non-removable and allows you to charge quickly. The USB Type-C is available.

Storage:

It comes with a 128 GB internal memory. But the memory is not expandable.

Google Pixel 6A Network & Connectivity:

The mobile has a dual SIM port where the SIM1 is nano type and SIM2 is eSIM type. It is compatible with the 5G network, but can't be used in India. However, Indian brands support 4G, 3G, 2G, etc. It features VoLTE also. The sim 1 port supports 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE. In this case, the 4G bands support TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3). The 3G bands are compatible with UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz whereas 2G Bands support GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz.

The SIM 2 port is also compatible with 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE. The features of different network bands are similar hence. It comes with Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, and Bluetooth v5.2. The device is equipped with A-GPS, Glonass as well as NFC. It uses the Mass storage device for a USB connection.

Multimedia:

The smart mobile phone comes with a loudspeaker and USB Type-C Audio Jack.

Sensors:

There is a fingerprint sensor on the display of the mobile device. The type of sensor is optical. There are other sensors available in this upcoming device such as a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope.

Color: 

The model is expected to be available in Black, Gold colors.

Conclusion:

The Google Pixel 6A Smartphone allows capturing several moments and enables users to store plenty of media files. Its 5000 mAh battery power is sufficient to last for a whole day.

BoAT Iris SmartWatch

BoAt, the leading brand in the earwear segment in India, becomes very famous when it comes to the availability of new launches. This association has got plenty of tractions also in the smartwatch segment. To boost the strength further, Boat company has just released their new premium smartwatch, Boat Iris budget smartwatch. They have made the model available for India officially. The AMOLED display, leather & silicone strap features have taken the model to another level. Take a look at its availability and price.

Boat Iris Features:

The smartwatch has a 1.39-inch round-shaped dial that contains a 462ppi high-definition AMOLED screen. The pixel density of the watch is 462ppi. With the help of this screen, users can get a sharp and graphic display. The special thing about this model is that it is compatible with many cloud-based watch faces. If you are using this smartwatch, then you need to navigate to the boAt Hub app first on the mobile that you have. Thereafter, your task is to match the watch face as per OOTD. There are different health features available also that are like a 24x7 Heart Rate, SpO2 level monitoring, sleep monitoring, sedentary reminder, pedometer, and many more.

The material used in design is leather or Silicone. It comes with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. You can connect this watch with your mobile phone through bluetooth. But it can be connected via GPS. The product comes with Gyroscope sensor. Besides, the accessories included in the package are Watch Iris, USB Magnetic Charging Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card. You can use this as Alarm clock, Stopwatch, etc.

This model from the famous wearable brand boat is equipped with multiple spots mode and activity trackers. These record how much you burn calories every day, how many steps you have taken, and how long distance you have covered. It comes with an 8 built-in Active Sports feature that can work in the following eight modes: walking, running, cycling, skipping, badminton, basketball, football, and swimming. As the watch comes with an IP68 rating, therefore it can offer worry-free workouts.

The most beneficial feature of the product is its battery life. BoAt Iris offers a 7-day battery life that allows you to have a worry-free experience. People can get notifications like calls and messages from different social media platforms. One thing to note here is that the battery life relies on the usage of the watch.

Boat Iris Price and availability:

In India, the model is available at Rs 4499 price. The product started to be available from the boAt website already from December 23, 12 pm. However, it is available in the Flipkart site. People can get this model in different types of colors such as Active Black, Flaming Red, and Navy-Blue.

You can control the music and camera on the display of the smartwatch just using a single tap. It enables you to play, pause, stop and navigate tracks. You are capable of capturing any moment just using a simple tap.

Keep your mobile in your bag now and don't need to get it out as the smartwatch can receive all notifications. Don't worry about reliability as it is tested before leaving the factory. Most people will prefer to use the watch for sure due to its awesome quality. As it is sweat, splash, and dust resistant, therefore you must want to have it as your fitness partner. The model has a one-year standard guarantee.

Aman Gupta who is the Co-Founder and CMO of Imagine Marketing Pvt. Ltd said on its launch, “Smartwatches have become the fastest growing wearable category this past quarter as per the latest IDC data and we are happy to be announcing the brand’s very first AMOLED smartwatch. boAt Iris is our most premium smartwatch in the market and we are looking forward to positive reception from all our boAtheads." 

Conclusion:

There are some things also that you have to know are such as audio gear if different product portfolio ranges, smart wearable, personal grooming, mobile accessories, and many more. The portfolio of BoAt Company provides lifestyle-oriented products.