Monday, December 14, 2015

WhatsApp now with call function on Android smartphones

Most of you will certainly use the Messenger app "WhatsApp" on your Android smartphone. If so, then you can look forward to a new feature in WhatsApp: the call function

Yes you heard right, now you can also make calls with WhatsApp. Is it connected via Wi-Fi or mobile data network, you can immediately make a call using the handset button within a WhatsApp contact.

This is very useful, because if you are at home you can call contacts over the wireless network with your WhatsApp messenger. So you can save money to call your friends.

Have fun with WhatsApp and the phone function on your Android smartphone.

Microsoft Lumia 640 Which Sim Card size do I need? Solved!

The Microsoft Lumia 640 is a very reasonably priced smartphone, which is certainly interesting for one or the other. If that's the case with you and you consider to buy the phone, then you should think also about whether your currently used Sim card also fits in the new Microsoft Lumia 640.

Because unfortunately, not all Sim card sizes are compatible with each other. That is why we tell you now, what Sim Card Size the Microsoft Lumia 640 requires and what you can do if you have the wrong sim card format at the moment:

The Microsoft Lumia 640 requires the following sim card size: Micro Sim Card

The Micro Sim card is the intermediate size and is currently still used in most smartphones. If your SIM card is too large or too small then read our tips below:

If your Sim card is too big: There are "Sim card cutter" available, which cut your sim card in the correct format. Such Sim Card cutter already exist for little money at Amazon.

If your Sim card is too small: With a Sim card adapter you can easily convert your Sim card in a larger format and thus you can use it. Such Sim Card Adapter are also available at Amazon.
Alternatively, you can request a new sim card from your carrier which can be associated with additional costs.

You know which Sim card format fits in the Microsoft Lumia 640 smartphone.

Microsoft Lumia 430 Take Screenshot of the display

You can easily make a screenshot, which savesthe currently displayed content on the Microsoft Lumia 430 screen as a picture. The screenshot is thus a useful tool to quickly and easily capture images from the screen. For example, cooking recipes, directions, pictures on websites and much more. Thus, the screenshot is one of the basic skills of every smartphone user. That is why we now want to explain to you how to take a screenshot by using a key combination on the Microsoft Lumia 430.

This works very simple by pressing the following two buttons in Windows Phone "denim" version:

  •  Power On / Off button
  •  Volume

Keep the combination for about two seconds pressed on your Microsoft Lumia 430 to trigger the screenshot. If the screenshot was successful, then this can be found in the gallery in the new folder screenshots.

Microsoft Lumia 430 Which sim card format is needed - Solved

The Microsoft Lumia 430 is an extremely affordable smartphone, which is certainly interesting for one or the other of you. If that's the case with you and you will buy the device, then you should think about whether your Sim card which is currently used, also fits in the new Microsoft Lumia 430.

Because unfortunately, not all Sim cards formats that are available, are also compatible with each other. That is why we tell you now, what Sim Card Size the Microsoft Lumia 430 requires and what you can do if you useanother sim card format at the moment:

The Microsoft Lumia 430 requires a Micro Sim Card

The Micro Sim card is the intermediate size and is currently still used in most smartphones. If your SIM card (SIM card standard) is too large or too small (nano sim card), then read our tips below:

If your Sim card is too big: There are "Sim card cutter" available, which cut your sim card in the correct format. Such Sim Card cutter already exist for little money at Amazon.

If your Sim card is too small: With a Sim card adapter you can easily convert your Sim card in a larger format and thus you can use it. Such Sim Card Adapter are also available at Amazon.

Alternatively, you can request a new sim card from your carrier which can be associated with additional costs.

You know now which Sim card format the Microsoft Lumia 430 needs and how to customize your currently used Sim card.

Audi - What automatic gearboxes are there?

If you are on the search for a preowned car of the Audi brand, you will find different types of automatic gearboxes. For Audi, there are three different names for automatic gearboxes and each name stands for a different technique.

These are the following Audi automatic gearboxes:

• The Audi Multitronic is a continuously variable automatic transmission
• The Audi S-Tronic is a dual clutch transmission from Audi
• The Audi Tiptronic is a fully automatic transmission

You know now which automatic gearboxes at Audi are available and maybe it helps you at the search for a used car.

Windows 10 - Should I upgrade now?

Windows 10 is the latest version of the Microsoft operating system and there is also the possibility to perform an upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or Windows 8. Now you may ask yourself:
Does it already make sense to update my OS to Windows 10?

This question is especially interesting because Microsoft Windows 10 offers the update for free, if you have already installed Windows 7 or Windows 8. We now want to give you an estimate on this question here:

Windows 10 is currently still in testing phase. It is already fairly stable, but of course errors and problems occur more often than in a finished version. For example, it may happen that the Start menu is gone. Such errors can be very annoying if you need Windows 10 to work. Background of the free trial, until the appearance of the final retail version is, that users report errors and will forward them to Microsoft.

Therefore, our recommendation:

Do not upgrade to Windows 10, if you need your computer urgently for work or browsing the internet. Just wait until Microsoft provides a finished version where all errors as far as known, are fixed.

Should you still want to test Windows 10, we recommend you to install the operating system to another hard disk. So you can change between the operating systems. However, this requires a necessary know-how of the materia.

Porsche unveils new Cayman GT4 with 385 hp

Porsche presented the long-awaited Porsche Cayman GT4 recently. The sports car, which is equipped with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine has a power output of 385 hp. This is a decent performance in comparison to the base Cayman, which brings "only" 315 hp.

In addition to this great power, the new Porsche Cayman GT4 has of course also a great lap time at the Nurburgring: 7 minutes 40 seconds. Thus, the Porsche Cayman GT4 is on par with competitors like the Ferrari 458 Italia, Porsche 911 GT3 (997), Audi R8 5.2 FSI etc.

Windows 8 Where is the "Run" dialog – Solved

If you own a PC or laptop with Windows 8 and looking for the "Run" function under "Start", you will probably not find it. The reason is that Microsoft has banned this function from the Start menu. However, there is still the possibility of performing this function in Windows 8. There are the following two options:

1. The fastest and easiest way is the shortcut key. Simultaneously press the Windows key + R. This shortcut shows you immediately the “Run dialog” on Windows 8.
2. Who needs the Run feature in Windows 8 more frequently can also just display this function on the right side of the Start menu. This works as follows:
Tap Start --> Control Panel --> Search
Search for “Run” and click with the right mouse button on the search result. You can now choose:
- "Pin to Start"
- "Pin to Taskbar"

Both types work fine in order to quickly and easily take advantage of the "Run" function in Windows 8.

Friday, November 27, 2015

How to delete browsing history on the Samsung Galaxy S4 - Solution!

If you surf the web with your Samsung Galaxy S4 and the preinstalled Android browser, all web pages are automatically stored in a so called browser history. With this web browsing history you can relocate already visited pages faster. If you want to delete the saved browsing history in the browser, then you have to do the following:

Open the Android Internet browser app on your Samsung Galaxy S4 and then open the in-app-menu by pushing the left soft-key beside the home button. Select the menu item "Settings" and go after that to "Privacy and Security". Here you can already see the button "Clear History", which completely delete the browser history . Tap it and confirm the request to delete the browser history with "Ok".

The browser history has now successfully deleted on your Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Create Screenshots very easy

Of course, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has also the function to make a screenshot. The screenshot function, which is integrated in Android can be used to save content displayed on the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen.


With a screenshot it is very easy to save error messages, Scores, websites and much more can in an image file.To create a screen shot with the Samsung Galaxy S4, you have to press a combination of keys on your smartphone. We will explain in our article which keys you have to press:

At first navigate to the content which should be included in a Screenshot. Now you need to press the following keys at the same time for about two seconds and hold them.


- Power button, which is used to turn on the Samsung Galaxy S4
- Home Button

If the screen shot is successful, you will hear a short "click", which is similar to that of a camera and at the same time a short flashing white border will appear around the entire screen content.
In addition at the bottom of the screen a "saved to clipboard" appears and the information "Screenshot saved" in the status bar. The screenshot you just made with the Samsung Galaxy S4can be found at the "Gallery" in the newly created folder "Screenshots".
You have now learned how to take a screenshot with the Samsung Galaxy S4 and where it is stored.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery saving with these successful tips

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is equipped with a host of new hardware and software gimmicks and of course therefore also consumes a lot of battery power. We want you to show the most successful tricks to save battery power on the Samsung Galaxy S4.


1 . Reduce energy consumption on the Samsung Galaxy S4 by disabling unnecessary hardware components


Hardware components, such as GPS, Bluetooth, front camera etc. use a lot of battery power if they are activated on the Samsung Galaxy S4. So the trick is to disable all hardware features that you do not need.
To do this, pull down the status bar of your Samsung Galaxy S4 and disable the functions via the shortcuts. You can save a lot of power especially when you disable the following functions:

Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, screen rotation, S Beam, NFC, Air View, gestures, Smart Stay and Smart Scroll.
These functions all use hardware components and should therefore not be permanently activated, if you want to save battery on your Samsung Galaxy S4.


2. Turn off apps that you do not use with your Samsung Galaxy S4

There are apps which also consume power even if they are in stand-by-mode.
These apps, you can very easily find out on your Samsung Galaxy S4 by downloading the app “Android Assistant” from the Google Play Store.
When the app is downloaded and installed, restart your smartphone. Open now the app Android Assistant. Go to the tab "processes" to view the processes which are currently running on your smartphone. Find out the apps that require a lot of processing power at idle mode and remember them.
Then go from the home screen of the Galaxy S4 to Menu -> Settings -> Options -> Application Manager -> All tab and look for the apps that you have previously identified as unneeded electricity guzzlers on your Samsung Galaxy S4. .


Our test model had the following apps with power consumption in stand-by-mode:
- Google +
- Samsung WatchON
- ChatON
- Google Search
- Samsung Push Service
- Talk


Disable these apps by tapping the Application Manager on the appropriate entry and then touch the button "Disable". The app and its functions are now disabled and are no longer active. You should only disable these apps if you really do not use them.


3. Turn the Samsung Galaxy S4 into GSM mode


Get your Samsung Galaxy S4 into the GSM mode by pressing Menu -> Settings -> Connections -> Advanced Settings -> Mobile Networks - Select and activate> Network mode and then "GSM only".
Remember that the speed when browsing the Internet only allows the speed provided by GSM, which is particularly not very high. If necessary, you should change here again to make your mobile Data Connection fast.


4. Turn the Samsung Galaxy S4 at night in airplane mode


If you do not need your Samsung Galaxy S4 at night and do not receive important calls, etc. then it's worth to switch your smartphone into airplane mode. In this case, all the transmit and receive modules are disabled on the smartphone and enormous battery power can be saved. So the battery losses only 1-2% capacity at night.


5. Use the integrated power saving mode of your Samsung Galaxy S4


Samsung has already integrated an power saving mode in the Android settings. Enable this mode to save even more energy of the battery. To do this open as usual the settings. Under the tab "My Device" you will find the power saving mode. You can limit the CPU performance or make the screen darker when displaying content with white background. Disable automatically the haptic feedback.
Activate the power saving by dragging the slider from off to on.


6. Use the Slider for screen brightness in the notification bar to adjust the lumination of the display


In the status bar of the Samsung Galaxy S4 you will find a slider to adjust the screen brightness of the display. Always try to keep this on the lowest level. Since the screen is one of the main energy consumers, you should always adjust it manually. Because the automatic correction mode does not bring the desired success in saving energy.
If you follow some of the tips for saving battery power listed here then you will get very quickly a longer battery life, which is noticeable.
We increased our battery life by almost a day with these tips



These article may help you:
Samsung Galaxy S4 How to use the Smart Manager
Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Maps cannot find a GPS position
Eye symbol on the status bar of the Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 Use screen in black and white colors to save energy - Solved
Samsung Galaxy S4 Turn Off Android Lollipop Pop-Up Notifications
Samsung Galaxy S4 Android Lollipop camera shortcut on lock screen

Tags: Samsung Galaxy S4 , battery saving , increase battery life , Longer battery life , more rarely charging , saving tips

LG G3 Which Sim card type and size do I need?

The new LG G3 is available for purchase from the beginning of July at retailers and online stores. Definitely a lot of you want to buy this new and very attractive smartphone and maybe asking the question:

Which sim card size is required for the LG G3?

We would like to answer this question, so you can start as quickly as possible with the new LG G3. The LG G3 needs to use the phone function and the mobile data connection the following Sim Card Type and size:

The LG G3 requires a Micro Sim Card

Since there are three different types of Sim cards (Standard, Micro and Nano-Sim card), it is important to inform yourself about what sim card is required for a smartphone. So you can then request in advance a new Sim card from your mobile carrier, which is usually done for free or a small fee.

You can also use a sim card punch to get the Micro Sim Card out of your standard sim card or a sim adapter, to convert your nano sim card to a micro sim card. The tools for that are available here.

We wish you a lot of fun with the new LG G3.

Samsung Galaxy S5 Change language of Android OS

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is in the USA automatically delivered with the input and display language "English US". Now it may be that you would like to change the language of your device into another language. We show you where to find the settings in Android KitKat on your Samsung Galaxy S5.

You have to navigate from the home screen of your Samsung Galaxy S5 to the menu and from there into the system settings. Go to the section "system" and tap on the menu icon "Language and Input. In the next submenu tap “language” and then select your desired language for the Samsung Galaxy S5. The language is immediately accepted and text is from now on displayed in the language selected previously.

You have now learned how to change the device language on the Samsung Galaxy S5 with Android KitKat.

Samsung Galaxy S5: Camera error - Solved!

It may happen that if you want to open the camera app on the Samsung Galaxy S5, an error message appears on the display with the text “camera error”. The camera then does not start and you cant take any pictures or record a video. This is of course very annoying and should be fixed as soon as possible. Therefore, we now show you a trick on how to fix the Samsung Galaxy S5 camera error, which is caused by the camera software app.

Open the menu on your Samsung Galaxy S5 and then select the settings. Scroll down here to the section "Applications". Then tap on "Application Manager" and navigate here on the tab "All". Search now in the alphabetically sorted list for "camera". Do you have the app found, tap on it. You will now the app information’s.

You can find here the two buttons, "Clear cache" and "Clear data". Tap on the two buttons one after another and then restart your Samsung Galaxy S5. After the smartphone has rebooted and you open the camera app no “camera error” should appear on the display. It should now be possible to take pictures as normal with the Samsung Galaxy S5 camera.
If this tip did not helped you should check if your camera module is defective.

iPhone 6S battery indicator is yellow - Why?

Maybe you notice on the iPhone 6S that the battery indicator in the status bar is yellow instead of green. Should you now wondering what the yellow battery indicator means, then we would like to answer this question.

The yellow battery indicator represents an activated energy saving mode. Is this mode activated in the settings of iOS 9, then the color of the battery icon turns from green to yellow.

Should you have accidentally activated the power saving mode on the iPhone 6S and want to turn this off, then this works very simply as follows:

To disable the power-saving mode on the iPhone 6S please follow these steps:

1. Open from the Home screen the Settings

2. Navigate on: "Battery"

3. Now use the slider at "power save mode" to disable this mode.

The battery icon in the status bar will now change back from yellow to green. So now you know what it means when the battery icon in the status bar of the iPhone 6S indicates yellow.

iPhone 6S activate power saving mode - Resolved

If you do not know on your iPhone 6S with iOS how to activate the energy saving mode, then this article should help you. Because the power-saving mode allows you to optimize the battery consumption of the smart phones and leads to longer battery life.

To activate the power saving mode on the iPhone 6S, you need to navigate into the following submenu of iOS 9.

1. Open the menu and then the Settings

2. Navigate to: battery

3. Enable now by using the slider the saving of battery power.

You have now successfully activated the energy saving mode of your iPhone 6S. You recognize this by the fact that the battery indicator is now yellow.

iPhone 6S How to disable 3D Touch - Solution

The iPhone 6S is equipped for the first time with a new display that has integrated the "Force Touch" technology. With Force Touch, also called "3D touch" on the iPhone 6S you can perform different functions by different strong pressure on the display.

If that's too much gimmick on your new iPhone 6S is, you can of course disable 3D Touch in the settings of iOS. Where you can find the setting exactly we tell you now precisely in this article:

Open from the home screen of your iPhone 6S the settings. Then from here navigate to:

General --> Accessibility

Tap now on "3D touch" to enter the submenu. Then you can disable on the top with the regulator 3D Touch on your iPhone 6S completely. You now know where 3D Touch on the iPhone 6S can be turned off.

iPhone 6S record videos with 4K resolution - enable setting in iOS9

The iPhone has 6S integrated a camera with which you can record videos in up to 4K. The resolution is 4 times as large as in Full HD and has accordingly a very sharp video image. The shots of the iPhone 6S in 4K are recorded at 30 FPS, which is enough to create a smooth video.

Since on the iPhone 6S the Full HD video resolution is set as defaults from factory, we would like to explain how you can enable 4K video resolution in the iOS 9 Settings. Proceed as follows:

1. Open from the Home screen the Settings and there the submenu "Photo & Camera"
2. Tap here now on “Record video”
3. Now you are able to see all possible video resolutions. Select "4K 30 FPS"

Immediately your videos are from now on captured at a resolution of 4K. But keep in mind that this video format requires significantly more memory from your iPhone 6S. Several GB of video material is achieved here quickly.

Have fun recording movies with your iPhone 6S and 4K resolution.

Change iPhone 6S language – Resolved

In the first activation of the iPhone 6S a system language can be selected, in which the menu, the settings and apps are displayed. Should you have bought the phone second hand and now want to change the system language, then this is very easy within the system settings of iOS. How to do, we now want to explain to you in our article:

1. Open from the home screen the menu and then the Settings.
2. Select Here the entry "General" and then navigate to "Language and Region"
3. You can now set two language settings:

• iPhone language
• Region


It is sufficient to change the iPhone language. Should you stay permanently in another country, as it is registered in "Region", then we recommend you to change this settings also on the iPhone 6S.


If you have your settings applied, then you can now read the menu and all other apps in the chosen language.

iPhone 6S Show battery status in percent

The iPhone 6S is equipped with iOS 9. This system has the ability to display the remaining battery capacity in percent. The status indicator will appear in the notification bar at the top and is a useful tool to quickly check if the smartphone needs to be recharged.

Should you haven´t activated the battery indicator in percent on your iPhone 6S yet, then we would like to show you this briefly here:

1. For this purpose, you must open on your iPhone 6S from the start screen the settings.
2. Continue on "battery"
3. Under the section "Battery Consumption” you will now you find the slider "battery percentage".

Enable the controller to display battery percentage in the status bar of your iPhone 6S.

You have just successfully enabled on the iPhone 6S the battery charge as percentage indicator in the status bar. So now you know how much battery you still have available and whether the smartphone perhaps needs to be charged again.