Shutdown menu on the Apple Watch. Jason Cipriani/CNET The first question every IT person asks when troubleshooting an issue is usually “have you tried restarting it yet?” And in most cases, it’s the right question to ask. There’s just something about rebooting a gadget running complicated software that seems to set it back on the …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET Twitter on Thursday announced a new feature, called Highlights, that’s intended to help you stay informed on the most important tweets and conversations among your followers. The feature is limited to English-language readers with the Twitter app installed on an Android device, however. While Highlights is officially launching today, April 23, it requires an opt-in to start receiving …
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Accessing the camera on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is possible by quickly pressing the home button two times. The camera app will open upon the second press, even if the screen of the device is off. But this also leads to mistakenly launching the camera app when you’re trying to unlock the device, or readjusting your thumb in …
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Various Camara Modes on the Galaxy S6 Jason Cipriani/CNET Typically when a new smartphone launches, the camera is an integral part of the product’s announcement. Manufacturers all claim to have the best photo quality, and various shooting modes. It’s nice to have a revamped camera app with each new hardware release, and if we’re lucky we’ll see minor software improvements …
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The new DM button that shows up on account pages when you can private message someone. Jason Cipriani/CNET On Monday, Twitter announced it was rolling out a feature that allows anyone to send a direct message to or receive one from anyone else. Prior to this feature, you could only DM with people who followed you (and you followed back). …
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The default home screen of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge offers a grid of four icons by four icons. For some users, myself included, the default grid is not enough. Sure, you can add more panels and place apps across the various screens, but that involves a lot of swiping and tapping. Luckily, you can change the grid size …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET Apple first introduced the idea of Force Touch last September at its Apple Watch event. The new input method offers a way for you to press with slightly more pressure you use when tapping a touchscreen right now. The Watch, in this instance, would detect the extra force and bring up another menu or activate a feature. That …
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Sarah Tew/CNET Now that we’ve shown you how to set up Apple’s new Force Click feature on the new MacBook and updated MacBook Pro, what exactly can you do with the added functionality? Luckily, Apple has posted a list of the various apps and services where a little extra pressure on the trackpad brings up information. Here’s the list, direct …
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Scanning a fingerprint into a Galaxy S6 Edge. Jason Cipriani/CNET The new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge both offer a new and much improved fingerprint reader, making it more convenient to store your personal information by locking your device. Place your finger on the home button, and a few milliseconds later your device is unlocked. The fingerprint reader is sure …
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Jason Cipriani/CNET Finding yourself in a dangerous situation is something none of us ever want to go through. But bad things happen, unfortunately, and being prepared is the best way to stay safe. As such, if you own a Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge, take three minutes of your time and set up the SOS Messages feature right now. When …
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