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WhatsApp now allows you to delete sent messages. Maybe the other person has deleted it or he/she is using disappearing messages in WhatsApp. Here are the three reasons why your WhatsApp messages get deleted automatically. 1. Disappearing Messages Option is Enabled This option is quite useful in WhatsApp groups. You can use the Disappearing Messages function in personal chat. When the Disappearing Messages option is enabled, WhatsApp will make new messages disappear from the selected chat after 7 days....

While iPhone cameras continue to improve yearly, Android phones also pack pretty compelling options. However, you’ll never get the same quality and imaging options using the camera option from social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok. Several users, especially those who switch from iPhone to Android, find poor and low-resolution images and video quality while using the social media app’s camera on Android. Even if you use flagship phones from Google, OnePlus, or Xiaomi, the Instagram camera will continue to deliver pictures and videos like a low-end Android phone....

desktop email client ? Well, for most of you the primary reason would be an attempt to bring all your email services and email messages under the same umbrella, right? And not to forget, we are benefited with additional features like calendar, contacts management , to do tasks , notes and much more. Generally, one would have a separate folder representing each email service that he or she has integrated with a client like Windows Live Mail....

The biometric recognition technology is currently in its pilot phase as the company has already started the trial in association with Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Sumitomo Mitsui Card. The service uses NEC’s NeoFace facial recognition system, which is touted as one of the best techs available for the job worldwide. “Along with these trials, NEC is improving the functionality, reliability and convenience of identity verification in a variety of areas,” said Fumiaki Matsubara, Senior Vice President, NEC Corporation....

Luckily, we at Guiding Tech got our hands on the introductory offer of Reliance Jio and have been using it for past few weeks and my family and friends were constantly asking me questions related to Jio. So rather than telling each one individually, I have documented what I think are the frequently asked questions and tried to answer them in the easiest possible way. Let’s have a look....

With over 2.1 billion active users, YouTube has transcended from a video-streaming platform to a household search engine. Correspondingly, it can be disheartening when YouTube freezes or crashes on iPhone. So, let’s get to fixing it, ASAP. But first things first. Why Does YouTube Keep Crashing on iPhone There can be a myriad of reasons, from faulty connections to system bugs. Or maybe the trouble is from Google’s end. So, before we start troubleshooting, it is wiser to Google if YouTube is down or better yet, check the YouTube team’s Twitter account....

In order to get the most out of the Galaxy Note8 camera, we have gone through every nook and corner of the camera app and came up with a list of the coolest Samsung Galaxy Note8 camera tips and tricks. Let’s get started. 1. Tweak the Live Focus Mode for Two Pictures Sans the Blur Dual Capture is one of the most highlighted features of the Samsung GalaxyNote8. As you might already know, it lets you capture two frames — close-up and wide-angle shot– at one go....

But how does one add emoji to pictures online? There’s no need to download kooky apps for that. We will share three best sites for adding emojis to your photos. While some websites offer a dedicated feature of adding emojis, we have also mentioned how to do it with any photo editing website or app. So without any delay, let’s check the three beautiful websites that let us add emojis to our pictures....

in this past entry about the Finder , OS X Mavericks brings a lot of changes and new features to Mac owners. These start from the moment you install it ( which is a lot more streamlined process than before ) and range to small, yet important details like increasing the battery life of your Mac for example. This time, we take a look at another important element of the Mac that OS X Mavericks has improved: The System Preferences....

Similarly, there are a few hidden features on the Samsung Galaxy S7 that are tough to spot, but can be very useful. So we are going to do the dirty work for you of finding these hidden features and guide you how you can you use them on your Samsung Galaxy S7. Let’s have a look. 1. Scale the DPI to Condensed Mode The Condensed Mode or scaling the DPI on the Samsung Galaxy S7 in simple words is like changing the resolution of the screen....

The primary reason for opting for auto backups is that your folders will instantly update in the cloud as you add or remove files. You can also delete or move them like you ordinarily do on Windows. In this article, we will focus on three main cloud services. Microsoft’s default OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox. 1. Backup Files Using OneDrive OneDrive is the pre-installed cloud service on Windows. Hence, it is the easiest way to auto backup files onto the cloud....

You might be wondering what happens if you disable Task Manager in Windows. Well, whenever someone tries to open Task Manager as a user (not an admin) after you disable it, it will show that the ‘Task Manager has been disabled by your administrator.’ Well, here’s how to do it. Method 1: Disable Task Manager Using Command Line or Powershell This is a fairly simple way to disable Task Manager for specific users in Windows....

And with a dedicated ethernet switch, you can lay aside worries of speed dropping between the connected devices. While some splitters it doesn’t let you magically split the live connection, others help you reroute the internet feed to the systems of your choice. So, if you have a single ethernet cable and you want to split the connection between your PC and your gaming console or between your laptop and PC, these splitters will come in handy....

Like iOS and macOS, Siri for Apple TV is significantly more intelligent in tvOS 10. It lets you navigate your Apple TV more easily, find more specific entertainment options and even control your smart home devices. Here are four new Siri commands to take for a spin on tvOS 10. 1. Search Movies and TV by Topic Arguably the most important new functionality Siri gains since it’s so universally applicable is smarter movie and television search....

The app is pretty much like Instagram when it comes to style and navigation. You can either select photos from your phone gallery or snap one instantly to get started. But there are a few tips that you can keep in mind to get the most out of the app. 1. Don’t Use Prisma’s Built-in Camera Prisma’s built-in camera lacks HDR, night mode, white balance correction and manual mode. All you can do with the Prisma’s camera is turn the flash on or off....

You can simply load all the songs you want onto an SD card and play them on the speaker without having to meddle with your phone. This is handy if you’re not carrying your phone or don’t want to meddle with your phone when you’re out and about. Regardless of your use case, if the idea of a speaker with an SD card slot intrigues you, here are some of the best options....

Not all vacuum cleaners are built equal. While some are great for tiled floors, they are not as efficient when it comes to sucking in pet hair or other debris from carpets or area rugs. So, if you get the wrong device, you will eventually end up wasting both your time and money. If you are a regular reader of Guiding Tech, you must know we do regularly do roundups of household gadgets like vacuum cleaners, pet feeders, security cameras, among others....

If your kid spends a lot of time indoors, it’s time you get them a fitness tracker this holiday season. The best thing about these trackers is that they are sturdy and do a pretty good job of staying in one piece. Plus, some also come with cool reward systems and badges, which makes it pretty easy to stay active. So, here are some of the best fitness trackers for kids....

Some users have complain that they cannot use the Dark Mode in the Facebook app on their iPhone. If you are also one of them, this post will guide you through the best fixes for Dark Mode not working in the Facebook app on iPhone. 1. Check Dark Mode Settings Starting with a basic solution, you should check the Dark Mode settings of the Facebook app on your iPhones. The app gives you different options to use Dark Mode....

So it won’t be wrong to say that data security would be at risk if Face ID stops working in Telegram. If you are facing any issues with this feature, here are the best methods to fix Face ID not working in Telegram on iPhone. 1. Check if Face ID Is Enabled for Telegram If Face ID has stopped working in Telegram, we recommend is to check whether the feature is enabled for the Telegram app on your iPhone....