Jason Cipriani

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 …

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Use the OnePlus Switch app to ditch your old Android phone

OnePlus recently released a new Android app, OnePlus Switch, aimed at making it easier to keep all of your important information when switching to one of the company’s phones. Now playing: Watch this: OnePlus 5T equals a few key upgrades 1:24 As long as your old phone is running Android 6.0 or above, the app will work just fine. To …

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Check if your Chromebook is protected against the Meltdown vulnerability

The Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities are serious, with very few devices not impacted. Google’s Chrome OS, which most commonly runs on laptops, isn’t immune. Now playing: Watch this: Intel addresses security flaws with company’s chips at… 2:04 To help reassure users, Google has published a list of Chrome OS devices. The list was first spotted by Android Police and includes a …

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iPhone X: How to tell if Do Not Disturb mode is turned on

With the iPhone X and its notch taking up a good portion of the status bar along the top of the display, Apple had to move some indicators to Control Center. Now playing: Watch this: 9 iPhone X tips and tricks 2:51 For example, you can no longer display the battery percentage on the iPhone X’s status bar. Instead, you …

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Get the most out of the OnePlus 5, OnePlus 5T with these tips and tricks

The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are more than respectable devices, each one offering advantages over mainstream Android devices and, yes, even Apple’s iPhone ($285 at Amazon) line.  Running a customized version of Android, the OnePlus team has put a lot of work into customization features along with features to improve the overall experience. Here are 11 tips and trips …

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13 Android Wear 2.0 smartwatch tips you’ll love

If you have one of the many Android Wear watches compatible with Android Wear 2.0 (full list in link), you’re in for a treat.  With Android Wear 2.0, and the more recent Android Wear update bringing the platform in sync with Android Oreo, Google redesigned the interface and added new features that are aimed directly at competing with the Apple Watch, and …

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iPhone battery health: How to check it on your own

Checking the performance level of your iPhone, or any iOS device for that matter, isn’t complicated. In fact, it doesn’t even require a visit to the Apple Store. Keep in mind, Apple isn’t actually requiring your battery to fail its test to make you eligible for the $29 replacement. Checking your battery is more for peace of mind than anything …

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10 tips and tricks for your new iPhone X

Apple’s latest iPhone ($285 at Amazon) looks and works differently than any iPhone before it. It lacks home button, ditches the fingerprint sensor, and has a fancy new camera system. But don’t let any of that intimidate you — it’s a slick device, and once you adjust to using gestures instead of buttons to navigate, you’ll be fine. Below are …

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How to avoid spending Christmas as your family’s tech support

There’s something special about sitting around a dinner table, eating the season’s best dishes with your loved ones. Avoiding political talk is already a big enough of a chore, but for some of us, there’s an even bigger issue: Family Tech Support. Yes, it’s an official role, and one many have come to dread over the years. (Particularly if, like …

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4 touch controls for the Google Home Mini you need to know

Shortly after the launch of the Google Home Mini ($49 at Google Store), Google had to disable all touch controls due to an issue with the touch control on the top of the device constantly being triggered even when not touched. Now playing: Watch this: Watch Google Home Mini’s new side touch function in action 0:33 A few weeks later, …

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