Author: Jude King

Google recently updated Find My Device. The new update redesigned the app and introduced new features. It is now possible to track people using the app, which was not previously possible. Also, bluet hoots, speakers, and trackers can be tracked using the newly redesigned Find My Device app. Tracking people with Find My Device, simply means using their device to locate them. The process is exactly the same as Google Maps. There is a sticker on the Map showing that Google Maps is powering the sharing and tracking feature. Why track people using Find My Device and not Google Maps…

Xiaomi is rolling out a HyperOS2.1 upgrade to global units while testing a new build, HyperOS 2.2. The Chinese company is seeding the update to beta testers in China, but it seems stable enough, given the build numbers of the available versions. While this update does not bring user-facing changes, it made the status bar customizable.  Xiaomi has refined its Android skin, making it lighter while introducing new features to enhance user experience. With the HyperOS 2.2 status bar, users can decide the system icons that they want to see on the status bar and how many. It seems tied…

We are in 2025, and many people prefer streaming content instead of the traditional cable method. IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is widely known for its impact in bringing live TV programs, on-demand content, and many others through an Internet connection. Hence, with your streaming gadget and internet connection, you can watch your favourite shows even on the go. Unlike cable, IPTV allows you to pause, skip, or fast forward any part of a show, although I doubt how possible that will be for a live broadcast. Nonetheless, it is cost-effective as some services offer pay-as-you-go. Of course not every provider…

The internet has grown since its inception, and almost everything can be done on it. That includes finding someone with a picture, although that can be tricky. With the footprint people leave online, you would expect using their photos to find them to be easy, unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even with the many reverse image search platforms on the internet, you are rarely successful with your search. Nevertheless, there is potential. Depending on how popular their presence is on social media and other platforms, you can successfully find them with their pictures. Some of these platforms offer to uncover…

Xiaomi is committed to improving its Android skin. That’s one of the reasons for switching to HyperOS, which is currently in its second generation. Perhaps to improve performance, enhance stability, and introduce new features, the Chinese company started rolling out HyperOS 2.1. However, it seems available to premium phones, given the phones that have received the upgrade so far. Xiaomi HyperOS 2.1 update features While the Xiaomi HyperOS 2.1 update is available for Global and Chinese users, there is a big difference in the features it brings. As usual, the Chinese build comes with more features, perhaps due to restrictions…

Samsung One UI 7 is based on Android 15. Google released stable Android 15 to Pixel phones in October 2024. While other smartphone makers have rolled out the stable build to their eligible units, Samsung has yet to start a stable release. However, the Korean company has released the official One UI 7 release plan, detailing the phones, countries, and dates it will start rolling out the much-anticipated upgrade. Android 15-based One UI 7 Samsung has always been the first few smartphone makers to release a new Android OS, but things haven’t gone as planned with the latest OS. The…

Google recently introduced a major update to the Find My Device app, bringing a refreshed design and a new People section for location sharing. With this update, you can now share your location with others, track friends or family, and manage your devices—all within the app. Since smartphones are an integral part of daily life, location tracking has become more useful than ever. Google’s decision to integrate location sharing into Find My Device makes it even easier to keep track of loved ones or misplaced devices. However, to access these features, you must update the app to the latest version.…

TikTok is currently one of the most popular social media platforms. It has about 1 billion monthly active users, making it the best place to add people from other countries. On TikTok, you can make foreign friends, learn life hacks, join challenges to grow your account, and possibly make money while at it.  Like other social media platforms, TikTok allows you to add people from other countries as friends. The company knows that making it easy to make friends from all over the world on the platform will encourage more individuals to use the app. That seems to have worked,…

Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms, with over 2 billion monthly active users. Although Instagram is basically for sharing photos and videos, a lot more happens on that platform. People have met the love of their life on Instagram, while some have made very good friends. It’s not surprising that people are looking for ways to add friends on Instagram using their location.  Luckily, it is easy to add friends on Instagram using location. That makes it simple to add a USA friend. Perhaps you are a student about to move to the States for your…

Facebook is the most popular social media platform in the world. It has over 3 billion active monthly users, which makes sense why people turn to it when making friends. It is easy to add people on Facebook from other countries, but there are a few things you need to know.  If you have been using Facebook, you must have noticed that friends are suggested to you based on your location and friends of friends. The latter means those you have a mutual friend with. Social media platforms hardly suggest a friend from a different country unless you have a…