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Smartphones

This iPhone Feature Allows You to Easily Redial the Last Phone Number

Did you know that the iPhone has a hidden feature that lets you quickly redial the last phone number you called? Instead of scrolling through your contact list to find the number again, you can bring it up instantly using the manual dialer.

Here’s how it works: Open the Phone app on your iPhone, go to the manual dialer, and simply tap the green call button without entering any numbers. The first tap will automatically paste the last number you called or dialed into the number entry. If you tap the call button again, you’ll call that number.

In comparison to scrolling through your contact list and selecting the number, this method only requires three quick taps: open the dialer, tap the call button, and tap it again. This is especially useful if you have a lengthy contacts list. Just make sure to double-check the number before redialing, especially if you’ve been making multiple calls.

Additionally, if you use Siri on your iPhone, you can also redial a number quickly using a voice command. Activate Siri and say “redial that last number” to immediately call the most recent number you dialed. Similarly, if you want to quickly call back a number that called you, say “return my last call.”

Gaming, News

Razer Kishi V2 Pro Controller For Android Arrives With Xbox Variant

Razer has introduced the Kishi V2 Pro Controller for Android, which comes with an Xbox variant. The controller boasts universal compatibility for phones of all sizes, thanks to its extendable bridge feature. It also includes passthrough charging and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which makes sense considering its connection to the phone is through the USB or Lightning port.

The Xbox Edition version of the controller is specifically designed for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass. This is because Microsoft’s cloud-based game streaming platform enables users to play major titles on less capable devices, like smartphones.

Prior to this release, the Pro version of the Kishi controller was only available with the Razer Edge, which is the company’s handheld gaming console similar to the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch.

The Android version of the Xbox Edition controller is priced at $149.99, while the iPhone version is listed at $119.99. The non-Xbox version of the Pro controller for Android, which does not feature the Xbox button, is $20 cheaper.

Cars, Technology

How To Add New Apps To Android Auto

Before you can add new apps to Android Auto, you first need to connect your Android phone to the infotainment platform. At the time of writing, there are two ways to connect your smartphone to Android Auto: using a USB cable or pairing wirelessly. To connect to Android Auto with a USB cable, you need to:

  1. Connect your Android phone to your vehicle’s USB port using a USB cable.

  2. Tap the Home button on your vehicle’s infotainment display.

  3. Select Smartphone connection.

  4. Tap “Connect a new device.”

  5. Follow the directions to pair your Android phone.

  6. Select Yes to confirm the consent screen if you’re using Android Auto for the first time.

  7. Tap the Android Auto icon to launch it.

To establish a first-time wireless connection between your Android smartphone and your vehicle’s infotainment system, follow these steps:

  1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone.

  2. Press and hold the voice command button in your car

  3. Wait for the on-screen prompt about pairing a new device to appear.

  4. Follow the on-screen directions to pair your phone.

Once the pairing process is finished, Android Auto will be launched, and your phone will be successfully paired to your vehicle via Bluetooth.

News, Technology

Google Creates a Special Edition Pixel Fold that Cannot Be Purchased

Although the Pixel Fold is a Google phone, it is important to note that it is the first generation of its kind. This means that there may be some hardware issues. Unfortunately, there have already been reports of poor quality, with most of the problems related to the inner foldable screen. One buyer complained on Reddit that their inner foldable screen broke after just one day of use. Another customer voiced their frustration on Reddit about a pink line appearing on the screen after only a few hours of use. There was also a Reddit post mentioning the peeling of the protective cover of the inner foldable screen after approximately five hours of use.

Ron Amadeo from ArsTechnica experienced a malfunction with his review unit’s screen within a few days, and Raymond Wong from Inverse mentioned on Twitter that the hinge parts produced a crackling sound. In addition, there have been numerous complaints on Reddit about erratic or delayed shipments of Pixel Fold orders. Although Google has not yet made an official statement about the faulty Pixel Fold units, it may be wise to wait a few weeks and assess the experiences of a broader audience before spending $1,800 on the phone.