DISPLAY
iPhone is the most sold smartphone brand all over the world especially in the United States of America, England, Belgium and even China but it is not the case in Nigeria as most Nigerians don’t use iPhone devices because of the reasons I will state out in this post.
The android OS is one of the ingenious innovations of the 20th century because it gives tech geeks access to a quantum of application which they previously do not have the right to use.
Android is compatible with phones. It has a host of downloadable apps that are either free or paid for.
Aside from the regular chatting, calling and surfing the internet; there is much more the android phone can do which you may not be aware of. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 Hotel Booking Portal shares some of these open-secret functions.
These functions are made possible with the aid of the amazing apps introduced by app developers.
Solve a Math Problem
This android app helps solve mathematics like magic. How can your android phone do this? Users simply take a picture of the math problems and the app can help instantaneously find solutions to arithmetic, fractions, decimal numbers, linear equations and select logarithms.
It is your typical on-the-go math teacher. It only supports printed math texts.
Voice Search
One advantage of using the android phone is that you have unfettered access to all of Google services. The voice search is one of those services.
It is a voice command type of search in which the user will tell the phone whatever it wants it to search for. It is also similar to the Google search but this time, you have to use your voice instead of typing.
Manage Data Usage
Many users complain about the rate at which their data gets exhausted when using an android phone. The complaints are less today because you can now set a daily data limit usage for your data. For example, if you do not want to go beyond 50 MB, you can set it at that level. Your phone will immediately alert you if you at the set data level or it immediately turn off your data.
Share Apps
If your phone is Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled, you can share apps, photos, videos, music and documents by merely tapping it with another. However, ensure that you enable this function to make this possible.
Type by Swiping
This is another interesting function made possible by android. Users can now type by simply drawing the patterns of what they intend to type on the keyboard by using their fingers. It is more convenient and easy to use.
Sync your phone with a computer
The synchronization of your phone with a computer system has been made easy. You do this with by turning on your Bluetooth. You can listen to songs on your computer, receive calls and make calls as well.
If you frequently send and receive video messages via Skype and wish there were a way to download the clips to your phone, a new update might just make your day.
The latest version of Skype for Android lets you save video messages you’ve sent and received to your gallery so you can keep them for posterity (or blackmail). It’s only available for video messages, meaning clips that you send to your friends over Skype IM, not the video calls you make.
1.Updateto the latest version of Skype(6.11) on your Android device.
2.Long press the videoyou want to save in the conversation window.
3.Select Save To Gallery.
4.Open your Movies or Videos folderon your phone to find the clip.
Video files can be large, and storing them on your phone can take up precious space, so be judicious in selecting the files you download. Otherwise, you can delete the large files or back them up to a separate location to save space.
Other improvements in the latest version of Skype include enhanced search, which lets you look up content in your chat history in addition to contact and group names, as well as better conversation management tools.
As a small business owner, your plate is full of responsibilities; aside from ensuring your day-to-day duties as a leader within your company are carried out, your to-do list includes things like taking care of employee payroll, paying the rent on your office space, and keeping your team on track. Successful leaders often delegate these tasks in order to allow themselves to focus on critical responsibilities, however, small businesses do not always have the manpower to make this possible. As an alternative, consider incorporating these apps into your business processes to improve productivity, enhance business efficiency, and to avoid problems later.
Take a look at these apps below, which will facilitate everything from your company email newsletter to your social media posts.
1. IFTTT for Automation
IFTTT is an automation app that will save you time an money by allowing you to automate just about anything, from your shopping list to news alerts. Use IFTTT for things like automatically scheduling through Google Calendar and managing recruiting activity. It’s all synced across the cloud, and the best part is that IFTTT provides a huge database of “automation recipes” with step-by-step instructions to help you get set up.
2. Evernote for Notes
How many times a day do you have to say, “I have to remember this”? Evernote allows you to make a note of anything to use later. Track everything from business trips to your favorite web pages, or manage research for your next project.. Some tablets even allow you to jot down notes on the tablet’s Evernote app using a stylist, giving you the feel of pen and paper.
3. MailChimp for Email
MailChimp helps you to take control of your email by providing easy layouts to create newsletters for your company, tools to collect email addresses for marketing, and straightforward email templates. Collaborate with other employees with multi-user accounts, or independently use Mailchimp’s automation features for your online sales. Mailchimp also provides you with advanced analytic tools so you can track which campaigns are the most successful, allowing you to optimize your email effectiveness.
4. ZenPayroll for Payroll
Managing the payroll for you company can be very time-consuming, especially due to complex rules and regulations that require careful planning. ZenPayroll helps you avoid payroll confusion by handling most aspects of payroll for you, including features such as employee self-onboarding. Furthermore, ZenPayroll is an affordable solution used by many small businesses; ZenPayroll is a service you can trust.
5. CoSchedule for Content Marketing
When it comes to content marketing, developing a comprehensive editorial calendar is arguably the most important step. CoSchedule not only provides you with an easy-to-use online editorial calendar, but also allows you to collaborate with team members and automate both blog posts and social media shares. With CoSchedule, you can plan your content for an entire month and let the app do the rest of the work, saving you hours a week.
6.HipChat for Real-Time Communication
HipChat makes it easy for you to talk to your teams by providing you with a platform to engage in both group and individual chats in order to streamlining your communications. Using a chat service like this will help keep your inbox clear of tedious email updates while clearing the way for more important conversations.
7.Priority Matrix for Task Management and Collaboration
Priority Matrix is a task management app that allows you to quickly create action items within projects and collaborate with your team. The app utilizes the Eisenhower method of time management, which helps you categorize to-dos based on how critical and urgent you consider them, so your team stays focused on the right tasks. Finally, Priority Matrix can also be synchronized with your calendar and email platforms, making it easier for you and your team to stay on top of task due dates and keep track of important conversations.
By integrating just a few of these apps into your small business, you can save yourself hours a week, resulting in days of time gained at the end of each month. Just imagine the levels of productivity your business could hit by utilizing these extra hours to grow and improve.
Do you have any other tips or suggested apps that make your life easier? Leave a comment below.
In the month or so since the launch of the iPhone 6s, it’s become pretty clear that Apple’s latest iPhone iteration is well worth the hype. Featuring upgrades that go beyond simple aesthetics, it has been heralded by some as the “best iPhone Apple has ever made.” With the new 6s, users can now:
1. Create animated wallpapers
Using the iPhone’s new Live Photosoption, you can now create your own animated GIFs with the push of a button. Live Photos are not quite videos, but they definitely aren’t still photographs, either. The 6s can record 1.5 seconds before and after photos are taken, creating both still and animated versions of the picture being taken. You can then share either one with your family and friends, or set it as your lock or home screen wallpaper.
2. “Peek and Pop”
You’ve most likely heard of the new 3D Touch functionality the 6s now offers. But what can it do? By pressing down a little harder on your screen, you can “peek”into other apps or areas of your phone without actually opening up any new app, or closing out the one you’re currently using. You can then “pop” back to where you were, or to any other app that you need to get to ASAP, by lifting your finger over the proper space on your screen.
3. Unlock it
Just because you bought an iPhone under a specific cellular provider doesn’t mean you should be stuck with that provider if you want to make a switch. And you certainly shouldn’t have to get a brand new phone when switching providers if absolutely nothing is wrong with the actual device. But not all carriers think the same of this matter, so sometimes you have to take things into your own hands.
This is not so much a new function of the 6s as it is a piece of information all iPhone owners should keep handy so they don’t end up shelling out a ridiculous amount of money to their newandold service providers if they choose to switch. It’s your phone—you should be free to do what you want with it.
4. Find your phone around your house easily
Well, this new function isn’t meant exclusively to find a misplaced phone, but it definitely helps. Siri can now be activated at any time simply by saying “Hey Siri.” Although this function is available for older phones as well, they have to be plugged in for it to work correctly. With the 6s, Siri will respond to your calls of “Hey Siri” without needing to be tethered to the wall. Of course, if your phone is under your couch cushion or a pile of clothes, you might have to raise your voice a little bit.
5. Search for settings
THANK YOU APPLE. We no longer have to spend an inordinate amount of time looking through all the settings menus to find the option we’re looking to change. Need to delete some app data? Search for it. Need to check your storage? Search for it. Can’t remember where you saw the option you need to change? Search for it. Need to disconnect your phone from your friend’s spotty Wi-Fi? Search for it without having to go through menu after menu. And speaking of spotty Wi-Fi…
6. Utilize Wi-Fi a$$ist
Fair warning: If you don’t have unlimited or fairly high data plan skip this option for now. For the rest of us that can’t stand when a bad Wi-Fi connection gets in the way of our Pandora dance session, iPhones now offer Wi-Fi a$$istance. This setting will automatically disconnect your phone from a Wi-Fi connection if connectivity is too poor for proper functionality, allowing you to connect straight to your cellular network. If you have data to spare, Wi-Fi a$$ist will keep your Netflix and YouTube videos streaming continuously, even when your home network is at max capacity.
Featured photo credit: iPhone 6s / LWYang via farm1.staticflickr.com
