I remember a few years ago seeing a demo on TV of a program for Android that let you point at objects and could then identify what they are. So cool. Can my Pixel 3 do this trick or do I need an app?
Use My Camera to Identify Stuff with Google Lens?
Android Help
How Can I Automatically Delete Google Maps Location History?
I heard on a podcast that you can now set up Google Maps to automatically delete your location history after a few weeks. Excellent. How can I set that all up?
How to Listen to Muted TV with Tunity App
Ever been in a public venue with a TV on but the sound muted, or replaced by music for “ambiance”? It can be frustrating, and doubly so if it’s a sporting event you want to enjoy. Fortunately we’re living in the 21st Century, so there’s an app for that! If it’s a broadcast program, the Tunity app can figure out what you’re seeing and let you enjoy the audio right off your smartphone. Here’s how it works…
Find and Share Harry Potter Wizards Unite Friend Code?
Want to show my kids I’m hip to new games, so I downloaded Harry Potter Wizards Unite. How can I send them my “friend code” so we can be on the same team?
Quick force an Android system update on the Pixel 3?
I hear that there are lots of updates to the Pixel 3 from Google and want to ensure that I’m on the very latest version of Android. How can I force an update on my phone?
How do I enable Find My Android on my new Pixel 3a?
Just got a new Google Pixel 3a and want to ensure that I have “find my android” enabled in case I ever lose it or forget it somewhere. Can you please walk me through the steps?
How do I Increase Font Size on my Android Phone?
My eyes aren’t what they used to be, and they weren’t that great to start with. Is there some way to make the font on my Android phone bigger so I can read it more easily?
How to Add Location Data to my Android Photos?
I love my Android Galaxy S9 but can’t figure out a setting: My friend has her phone record the location of every photo she takes, but mine? I don’t know. How can I find out if my photos have location data and enable it if they don’t?
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