In order for the Apple Watch to reach its full potential and the interaction with the iPhone to work really well, a few adjustments are necessary. We’ll show you how to get even more out of the smartwatch.

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You can also take screenshots of the Apple Watch. Unlike the Mac and the iPhone and iPad, the screenshot function is not set at the factory. You have to turn this on in Settings> General under “Enable Screenshots”. But then the simultaneous pressing of the two buttons on the side triggers a picture of the current screen content. The photo immediately moves to the photo library on the connected iPhone.

Enable List View Of The Apps On The Apple Watch

Many users are bothered by the display of installed applications on the Apple Watch, where all apps are displayed in the form of a honeycomb. Too small are the apps on the edge and fumbling the tapping of individual symbols, especially if they do not necessarily appear in the center of the dial. Since watchOS 4 you can still activate an alternative view, in which the programs are arranged in an alphabetical list. If you have not installed so many of them on the Apple Watch, the new list view is definitely better.

Set Notifications For Apple Watch

Messages have been enjoying great popularity on the iPhone and iPad for years. Tens of thousands of apps provide the ability to inform the user via banner and message center. There are useful applications such as airline apps that inform about gate changes and delays of departure, messenger apps that display the message on request, and of course football apps that bring the fan live up to date. All apps that are allowed to use and send messages on their iPhone also provide this service for the Apple Watch.

Many iPhone users find that the battery does not charge more than 80 percent. It’s not a bug, but it’s not the upcoming optimized load feature yet.

As a result, several users have reported, which already observe a similar behavior in their devices. In fact, their battery status graphics also indicate that charging has stopped at exactly 80 percent. Has Apple introduced the function so perhaps already with iOS 12.3.1? No, this is really a feature and no mistake. But the cause is much more banal.

Too Much Heat

Since Apple limits the intended operating temperature to a range between 0 and 35 degrees, this can be the case quite quickly with the current outside temperatures, as a battery basically always warms up when charging. The effect is particularly strong during fast loading or even in the range above 80 percent. If the temperature drops back to normal, the iPhone will recharge the battery up to 100 percent.

Because the iPhone heats up in the navigation mode, you have to expect the warning temperature: The iPhone has to cool down when the weather is very hot and the screen shuts off until the vehicle reaches a waymark where the display needs orientation becomes.

Optimized Loading Is No Apple Invention

The upcoming function “Optimized charging of the battery “ has only indirectly something to do with the temperature. When enabled in Settings, the iPhone remembers when to get up and keeps the battery charge at 80 percent. Just before waking up, the battery is then charged to 100 percent. Thus, the device avoids recharging in the range beyond the 80-percent mark, which puts extra strain on the battery and thus age faster.

Incidentally, the function has not invented Apple, among other things, the Sony’s battery care has been around for some time.

GPS trackers are ideal for theft protection. For example, you can attach a GPS transmitter to valuable items or to vehicles. In addition, GPS trackers are suitable for determining the location of your children or of people who could get lost because of a disease. Of course, you can attach such a GPS logger to animals that like to get out.

TKSTAR GPS 

The TKSTAR GPS Tracker is ideal for vehicles. For example, you can use this GPS transmitter as an auto-locator or attach it to a truck. The tracker comes in discreet black and is equipped with a lithium ferrum battery. This battery has a capacity of 5,000 mAh. The battery life is up to 3 months in standby mode. The TKSTAR GPS Tracker is offered without a SIM card. However, a SIM card is required to use the tracker. Basically, you can use any standard SIM card.

JUNEO GPS Tracker: Location Via SMS 

The GPS Tracker by JUNEO is a mini GPS transmitter in black. It is equipped with a magnet so you can mount the tracker on metal surfaces. The battery of this tracker is a lithium-ion battery. It has a capacity of 600 mAh and a running time of up to 200 hours.

If you would like to use the GPS Tracker, you will need a GSM SIM card. Once you have placed and installed it in the device, you can query the location. This is possible by phone call or SMS. Then the device sends a message to your smartphone. In this there is a Google Maps link, which tells you the location.

One of the special features of this GPS tracker is the Geo-Zaun. This feature allows you to set a specific radius. When the device leaves this area, you will receive an alarm SMS. For this purpose, the tracker is provided with a history function so that it can save the traveled distances.

TVs are in a growing phase. Image sizes are particularly in demand by 1.50 meters: The popular 55-inch models are a good 1.20 meters wide, the screen diagonal is 140 centimeters.  And best of all, the TV giants are now even affordable. Already for 500 euros there are commendable models. The test explains what you can expect for your money. You will also learn what abbreviations such as 4K and UHD are all about and which other technology trends will bring a boost in quality.

The Meaning Of 4K And UHD Resolution

The 4K stands for nearly 4,000 pixels in width. Synonymous with UHD resolution. But wait a minute? Has not HDTV just become so prevalent on television? What are 4K and UHD now – do I need that? Clear answer: Yes, for large TVs from 140 centimeters is now mandatory! The most trivial, but most important reason: there are practically no good big televisions with less pixels, Full HD is a discontinued model. In addition, compared to previous TVs significantly smaller pixels allow shorter distances between TV and viewers. Where else would have disturbed the pixel grid like a fly screen on the picture, UHD television show a clearer picture even with HD programs.

Some TV Models That Passed The Test

The Sony XG8505, for example, has about twice the maximum brightness compared to cheaper televisions, and also liked the test with crisp yet natural colors. Plus, it’s well-equipped with Android and USB recording capability. With an even better feature list scores the Panasonic GXW804. The streams, for example, the TV program on tablets and smartphones, even in stand-by.

Between well-established brands such as Samsung and Panasonic, less well-known companies with particularly attractive prices also appear on cheap UHD televisions. So are UHD television with the mentioned 140 centimeters screen diagonal already from 400 euros available. However, these require compromises: While they are consistently also smart TVs, many offer, for example, no app for Amazon Prime Video. In contrast, a Netflix app including 4K is available for almost every smart UHD TV. Also, the image quality does not reach the level of more expensive models with less natural colors and jerky movements. Significantly more interesting, however, is the 700-euro price range. There is the image quality at a higher level, equipment and operation are more practical. A good example of this is the Samsung UE55NU7179. Since only experienced spectators see the difference to more expensive devices, operability and features leave nothing to be desired. A headphone jack is missing as well as Bluetooth and a USB recording function. All this offers the only slightly more expensive Panasonic TX-55FXW654.

GPS devices reliably accompany where it is most beautiful: on paths that nobody has felt before. On beautiful bike routes. On the hunt for the next geocach. In the GPS review, you’ll find a comparison of the best equipment in 2019. We’ll show you the most reliable outdoor guides and help you find exactly the right GPS device for you and your adventures.

The GPS Device Garmin Etrex Touch 35

250,000 geocaches are already preinstalled on the GPS device. New caches can be loaded directly onto the GPS without manual input of coordinates. And the eTrex Touch 35 also fulfills many wishes: 8 GB internal memory, barometric altimeter, 3-axis compass, micro SD card slot.This device is good for ambitious treasure hunters who want a reliable companion while geocaching. But for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for an all-rounder with touchscreen, the eTrex Touch 35 is a good choice too.

What Can The GPS Device Garmin Gpsmap 64 Do?

This robust professional GPS device has it all: an all-round talent with many features and a fair price / performance ratio. The highly sensitive quad-helix antenna also supports Glonass and ensures accurate and fast tracking. 4GB internal memory and additional SD slot provide plenty of space. The display has a good resolution, with which you can easily read your route even in direct sunlight. With the buttons you can easily operate the outdoor navigation system with gloves, in the rain or on bumpy roads. And with the TracBack feature, you’ll be back home anytime. Our clear test winner and reference GPS, when it comes to tracking accuracy!

Garmin Edge GPS Bike Computer

In the GPS test, the Garmin Edge convinces as a reliable and precise bike computer. With the round-trip feature, you can simply enter how far you want to drive and the GPS unit calculates up to 3 matching tours. For professional cyclists, the Edge offers all imaginable training supports. In addition to the standard equipment , the bike companion has other great extras such as; an ambient light sensor and training analysis. The Edge  is for all ambitious cyclists and those who want to become one. The bike GPS offers massive features and is as suitable for racing cyclists as well as for mountain bikers, touring and recreational cyclists.

Drones with cameras give you a whole new perspective on the world that surrounds you. So that you do not lose track of the offers on the ever-growing drone market, we give you in this drone comparison a buying guide so that you will always find the optimal quadrocopter for your needs.

DJI Mavic Pro

The first quadrocopter, which we are taking a close look at in the big drone comparison is the Mavic Pro of the Chinese company DJI , which specializes in the production of quadcopter and especially in the advanced range our comparison clearly dominated. If you want a high-quality drone for hobby use, you just cannot get past DJI at the moment. The Mavic Pro drone is pretty light for its size, weighing just over 700g, yet still powerful with its 24 high-performance processors.

Parrot Bebop 2

In addition to DJI, the French company Parrot is one of the pioneers in terms of drones and quadcopter and is also represented in the big drone comparison with the Bebop 2 FPV drone. The Bebop 2 drone is very sturdy and compact and one of the few recreational drones that weighs less than 500g and yet is very reliable. Of the technical data that must always be visible for each product, especially the maximum flight time of 25 minutes is worth mentioning, which is definitely not self-evident for a model in this somewhat cheaper price range.

UPair One Drone

UPair One Quadrocopter drone with camera, which visually looks very similar to the Phantom 3 series from DJI. It even goes so far that the propellers of the UPair fit on DJI drones. But back to UPair One: No registration or app download is needed to get the drone up and running, which is a clear advantage over the DJI models. The connection between the remote control and the drone is made automatically, which ensures that the quadrocopter is stable in the air after a short time.

Before buying a laptop, most people wonder which model meets their needs and whether a Macbook is worthwhile. We answer this question in this practical tip.

There Are Many Reasons For A Macbook

This includes its operation, reliability and safety;

Operation: The operation of a Mac is designed uniformly and thus very intuitive. This contrasts with the often confusing Windows, where there are for example two system settings whose functions overlap.

Security: Due to the low market share of Macs, hackers and programmers of viruses often devote themselves to the market leader Windows. In addition, Apple looks after the exemplary closing of security vulnerabilities.

Reliability: There are crashes on a Mac too. However, the system as a whole is more stable than competing systems. That’s because Apple makes software and hardware on a MacBook and can tune it to each other. Windows on Mac: Even on a Mac, you can install Windows or Linux using a virtualization tool. Conversely, this is not possible.

Of Course, There Are Valid Reasons To Buy Another Laptop

Price: MacBooks are basically expensive. For the latest generation of MacBooks you have to pay at least 1000 euros with Apple. A Windows laptop with comparable hardware would be much cheaper.

Software selection: Software is mostly developed primarily for the market leader Windows. There are also significantly more hobby developers for Windows. Almost all major programs are available on Mac, but some niche programs are only available for Windows.

Versatility: Apple does not have many MacBooks on offer. They are limited to the expiring Air models, the MacBook and the MacBook Pro. Apple does not cover all target groups by far.

Games: If you regularly play challenging games, a MacBook is the wrong choice. On the Mac, the choice is lower and the performance is weaker than on equally expensive Windows laptops.

The MP3 players offer many opportunities and are in line with the trend, and can often prevail against smartphones and co. Today’s MP3 players have, so to speak, replaced the CD players and the Walkman devices, which were popular a number of years ago. However, the small, handy media players today are not only responsible for playing music, but they can do much more. Photos and videos can also be played on the portable player.

Sony Mp3 For A Better Sound 

This Sony MP3 player is a high resolution walkman with all sorts of features. The design and above all the technology of the MP3 player promise a perfect music enjoyment. The 3.1-inch touch screen monitor lets you intuitively operate the player for studio-quality sound. According to Sony, this high-resolution audio player has a better sound than music from the CD.

Victure MP3 Player With Bluetooth 4.0 Technology

This MP3 player from Victure is a Bluetooth playback device. The dimensions make this portable music player an excellent companion for on the go. Due to the Bluetooth 4.0 technology and the low power consumption, the mini player offers a music enjoyment of up to 30 hours. The Bluetooth connection allows you to connect the player to a Bluetooth speaker or a Bluetooth headset, reducing the playback time to about 8 hours.

Small But Beautiful 

The Bertronic Royal BC05 MP3 player gives you 15 hours of playback. The portable audio player is available in different colors, so you always have a good picture. The clip on the back allows you to attach the MP3 player to your garments. Especially as a companion for sports activities, this audio player is a great way to listen to music. However, the MP3 player has no internal memory, but can be expanded with a micro SD card. The charging time is about 1 hour.

The Microsoft launcher, the Android interface has evolved from a small project to a mass phenomenon. According to the news, the launcher is supplied regularly with  updates. Currently here are the innovations;

The later renamed to the simple Microsoft Launcher app spread rapidly and gained many followers.  Now the version with the number 5.6 has been released as beta and again there are several useful innovations on board.

Optical And Functional Innovations

Currently the adaptive icons in the changelog are mentioned again. If you find that familiar from Launcher version 5.5, you should not be surprised, because the support of uniform icon shapes was actually planned for the version released for the first time in mid-May, but was not finalized. Now it should work  definitely.

Completely new, however, is the improved support for Microsoft teams. Meetings can now be joined via the feed calendar. Mails that have a flag (Microsoft account or work / school accounts) are now displayed in the task card, which is also a useful fine-tuning.

Finally, the settings of the Microsoft launcher have been revised or optimized, the provider wants you to find what you are looking for or want to discover.

The absolute highlight in the current version 5 is the integration of the Cortana version. If you are missing language packs, they will be downloaded immediately and Cortana is ready for use.

As before, the feed page is the central element of the Microsoft Launcher. Once you have downloaded and started the launcher, you only have to swipe left once to view this page.

Above All, The Timeline Element Offers Many Possibilities

If you are logged in to the launcher with your Microsoft account, your PC and smartphone activities will be synchronized with each other. For example, if you’re using Edge on the PC, your page views will now appear on your Android device. This feature is ideal if you use Office apps on your smartphone, because the documents that were recently opened are also synchronized and can be further processed in this way on the go.

The Samsung Gear S3 has fallen sharply since its launch. Currently there is the smartwatch in the frontier version on eBay at the lowest price so far. The offer is only valid for a short time.

Overall, the price of Gear S3 has remained relatively stable over many months. In recent weeks, the price has dropped significantly through various actions. It is quite possible that the retailers are slowly but surely selling off the Gear S3, as the new Galaxy Watch is already available.

What Makes The Samsung Gear S3 So Special?

First and foremost through the operating system. Samsung relies on Tizen and thus has full control over the software and hardware. This is otherwise known only from the Apple Watch. Samsung develops the processor and the software and thus has the opportunity to implement their own ideas. Wear OS (formerly Android Wear) relies on Google. If there are no new features introduced, manufacturers like Huawei or LG have no way to bring a new watch to market. So Samsung chose the right way.

The Further Price Trend Of The Samsung Gear S3

With the presentation of the Samsung Galaxy Watch, the price of the Gear S3 will continue to decline in the future. But that does not matter, because Samsung makes every effort to keep the software of the smartwatches up to date. Recently, for example, Samsung has released a comprehensive update for the Gear S2 and has brought the older timepiece up to date. Who currently buys the Gear S3, makes hardly anything wrong.

The current best price for the Gear S3 frontier is 175 euros, a good price for the smartwatch, where you can confidently access. However, you should still be patient when purchasing the Gear S3 Classic. Currently, the price is 250 euros, regularly you get the smartwatch, however, already for 200 euros and thus 50 euros cheaper.