Jason Cipriani

How to enable Android’s new screenshot tool

Google’s Android operating system and screenshots have always had a weird relationship. In its infancy, Android didn’t even allow users to take screenshots without first rooting the device. But after it was added Google has more or less left the process alone. Now playing: Watch this: Android P will bring support for iPhone X-esque notch …

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How to watch the 2018 Olympics in VR

With the XXII Winter Olympics nearly underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, live streaming your favorite events is the easiest way to keep up with the medal count and your favorite athletes. This year, instead of sitting and staring at a flat TV wondering what it’s like to be at the Olympics — or even just the opening ceremony– put on …

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Fitbit Ionic: 9 tips and tricks to get the most out of the smartwatch

The Fitbit Ionic is the company’s smartest fitness-first watch yet. It has its own app store and a place to find and customize new watch faces. But where do you even begin with something that does a lot more than previous Fitbits?  Now playing: Watch this: Fitbit Ionic is the most advanced Fitbit watch… but… 3:12 Well, if you follow …

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How to check AirPod battery on Android phones

Apple’s AirPods ($165 at eBay) may be built primarily for use with Apple’s own hardware, but they’re still Bluetooth headphones at the end of the day. Because of that, AirPods work with all sorts of devices. If you’re using AirPods with an Android phone or tablet, but wish you could monitor their battery level and that of the charging case …

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Everything you need to know about Fitbit Pay in one place

After setting up and getting your Fitbit Ionic watch to your liking, there’s another feature you probably want to take some time to get to know. Now playing: Watch this: Fitbit Ionic is the most advanced Fitbit watch… but… 3:12 Fitbit Pay is the wearable company’s mobile payment platform, meaning that with a flash of your wrist you can pay …

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How to set up the Fitbit Ionic

The Fitbit Ionic is the company’s second smartwatch. Following the more basic approach of the Blaze, the Iconic adds mobile payments, apps and watch faces to Fitbit’s existing fitness platform. Now playing: Watch this: Fitbit Ionic is the most advanced Fitbit watch… but… 3:12 Getting your Ionic set up and ready to help you keep tabs on your overall health …

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6 things to know about Google’s Files Go app

Managing storage on a phone or tablet is one of the more annoying tasks we have to commonly deal with. Users are faced with questions of deciding which apps to delete, how much room it will save, and hunting down files that just aren’t needed. Google’s Files Go app was recently released, and its entire purpose is to help you …

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What you need to know about free trials in the iOS App Store

Apple recently highlighted in its App Store a selection of apps that offered free trial subscriptions. For a set period of time, you could use the app, free of charge, before being charged the monthly or yearly subscription. It’s a convenient way to try apps and then decide if they’re worth paying for.  Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s App Store …

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iPhone X: What does ‘Double Click to Install’ mean?

When trying to install an app on your iPhone X ($285 at Amazon), have you encountered a prompt that reads “Double Click to Install”? There are other variations of the phrase, replacing “install” with “pay” or “unlock.” But just what are you supposed to double-click? Now playing: Watch this: 9 iPhone X tips and tricks 2:51 I’ve been asked by …

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Samsung Bixby: 7 things to know about the personal assistant

Now playing: Watch this: See Samsung Bixby in action 1:49 Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant have a new frenemy. Samsung’s Bixby is a personal assistant that comes with the Samsung Galaxy S8 ($180 at eBay), Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 ($240 at eBay). Here are 7 things we currently know about the mysterious assistant. It’s mobile only… …

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