What unpopular apps are you using in your phone/tablet ? Subject submitted by /u/gaz14277

LPT If you don’t remember what time you went to bed, you can use the Health app on your phone to see what time you last moved your phone (step counter/activity). EDIT: LPT #2: Stay off your phone before bed time, but if you know you put your phone away, let’s say, 1 hour before bed, just add 1 hour to the last time you picked up your phone. ie. “Last step taken at 10pm” which means you went to bed at 11pm. submitted by /u/SavagePrisonerSP

LPT – Phone Recording Awareness If you call any company that uses phone software your calls are recorded from the moment your phone connects. This means that right before you hear their phone ringing, your voice and background are being recorded. I know this bc I do programmatic call attribution and sentiment analysis for clients…some of the things our speech to text softwar…

The super simple gadget trying to replace your phone Image: David Pierce / The VergeHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 42, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been writing about Excel, reading about tin foil hats and the song “Smoot…

LPT – To control mobile addiction and get more productive, make a rule to walk when your use your phone. Gives you that bonus steps + trust me you’ll reduce your phone usage. submitted by /u/Being-Brilliant

Can I take a photo like this on a phone, or would I have to but a professional camera? Hello, I was just wondering how I would take photos like these. submitted by /u/HelpfulHedgehog8954

What widgets do you use on your Android phone? I’m exploring the potential of widgets on Android. Do you guys use any widgets that are highly useful and you’d recommend to others? I’m particularly interested in discovering new categories of widget apps that I haven’t seen before, so if you know of any unique ones, please share! submitted by /u/brbee07

Want upgrade from phone camera, any recommendations? I’m college freshman. Needed advice on which camera might be suitable for a beginner (budget friendly). Should I just stick to a phone camera maybe a little longer? These are some of my recent shots: https://preview.redd.it/8709bryhdw5d1.png?width=720&format=png&auto=webp&s=910574de4add13e0dd40adf36bd8f09df49c4893 https://preview.redd.it/gc8xzp…

What are some good tips for shooting stars on my phone? I’ve been trying to photograph stars on my phone (S22) for a couple of weeks and I’ve got some nice pics, but I’d love to know what I could do better. Any tips or advice for shootings stars and the night sky on a Samsung camera? submitted by /u/PacketRyan

256GB OnePlus 12R Unlocked Phone w/ Any Phone Trade-In + Email/Text Offer Signup $370 + Free Shipping https://imgur.com/a/m8bcYiN *** The coupons that pop up everywhere for new customers don’t stack with the student discount right now. It looks like it’s cheaper at $369.99 for non students at this…

How is my phone photography? Do you think these are ok for a phone? Gone for a mixed bag. submitted by /u/magnum-pong-lenis

Washington Post Shake-Up Renews Attention on U.K. Phone Hacking The newspaper’s new publisher argued against coverage of British phone hacking. Instead, he has invited renewed scrutiny.

LPT Addicted to your phone? Don’t get a flip phone. Just make your existing phone harder to use. We’ve all been there: doomscrolling for hours, then thinking: “I’m quitting once and for all! Im getting a flip phone!”. Well I’m here to tell you the truth: It’s stupid to get a flip phone. Trust me, I’ve tried. Not only is it annoying to switch your sims and order a whole new phone, but you also lose core utility that just makes your life so …

LPT: Using your phone in winter A plastic bag means you can use your phone with any winter glove and keeps it water proof. submitted by /u/TraditionalCan1409

A better way to take video on your phone Image: David Pierce / The VergeHi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 40, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, send me all your recommendations immediately, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Shein and Reese Witherspoon and H…

LPT: Got a new phone and need a screen protector or phone case? Buy it second hand. People get new phones all the time, and then they get rid of unused screen protectors and phone cases. Look at the phone section of thrift stores or online on Poshmark or offerup. Shipping might cost a little, but it’ll come out cheaper than buying it new. Plus, does not produce any unnecessary waste. submitted by /u/alwayslostinthoughts …

Phone in Europe Hello! I’m traveling to the UK and the South of France for about 3 weeks in August and would love some advice on what to do about my phone. I’ll need to be ~relatively~ available via phone for work during my time abroad (email access, calls in case of emergencies, texting with my boss). I use Verizon here in the States and researched the Interna…

What is best phone for TikTok creator It seems like iPhone 15 pro or plus would be the obvious choice, but I keep seeing TikTok posts about how much the camera sucks. Is there like a gold standard phone for content creation, especially for video? Storage size recs also appreciated submitted by /u/Significant-One-2734

LPT: Putting your sunglasses as your Phone holder. Using my sunglasses as a makeshift phone holder. It’s genius! Whenever I need to prop up my phone for a video call or binge-watch Netflix, I simply fold my sunglasses and voilà – instant stand. It’s perfect for those impromptu movie nights or following a recipe in the kitchen. Plus, it saves me from buying one of those bulky phone stands. Give i…

Camera or Phone for Vacation? I’m going on vacation for a few weeks and was thinking of purchasing a camera for my trip & was wondering whether or not it would be worth it to buy a budget digital camera. My main question is whether or not my iPhone would be better at capturing photos than a camera for around or less than $150? I am looking to purchase a camera because I am …