Category: Apps

Modern-day smartphones have proved a blessing in disguise for the masses globally. Google’s Android and Apple iOS are the two prime mobile operating systems that can be found on the latest devices. Thanks to these handheld devices, we now don’t need to power on laptops or PCs for professional tasks that require accessing documents in different formats.

You can even find applications such as MS Office on the Android and iOS ecosystem that help you with official tasks. Downloading and accessing all such applications is fairly simple. You just have to visit the Play Store and App Store on your respective Android and Apple iPhones and search for the supported apps.

You can also have an access to numerous third-party apps that supports document files for which you would’ve previously used MS Office. PDF files are one such example. Downloading, accessing, and even editing any PDF file is now easier with Android and iOS smartphones. In fact, advanced technologies now let you add encryption to PDF documents so that unauthorized access can be kept at bay.

You might have seen password-protected PDF documents shared in the form of bills or bank statements. This is one of the safest ways of sharing confidential documents, be it personal or professional.  Adding password protection to any PDF document is an easy task if you are using a laptop or PC. But is it possible to lock a PDF document using smartphones? Well, the answer is yes. Smartphones nowadays are quite potent and can easily let you encrypt or add password protection to any PDF document. If you wish to know the steps, read on below:

Steps To Encrypt/ Password Protect Any PDF Document Using Smartphones

Not all smartphones are launched with the default tools to modify the privacy settings or even load a PDF document. In such cases, you can head to the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download a third-party app supporting these features. Adobe Acrobat Reader, PDF Anti Copy, and iLOVEPDF are a few of the apps that support PDF file reading and also let you add password protection to the document. The method to add password protection to a PDF file using these apps is almost identical.

Step 1: Download and install any of the aforementioned apps on your respective Android or iOS smartphone.

Step 2: Open the PDF document on which you want to add the password protection.

Step 3: Now, locate the tools option in the respective app.

Step 4: You will be able to see the “Protect PDF” option. Tap on it.

Step 5: In the next step, you will get the option to add a new password to lock the document.

Step 6: Save the changes to password protect or encrypt the PDF document.

People use WhatsApp to talk and interact with their friends, relatives, coworkers, and loved ones all around the world. However, there are times when it’s necessary to organize your conversations. You can’t keep some chats but you don’t want to delete them either. What should you do in such situations? Well, you can hide or archive your WhatsApp chats.

In order to manage your chats, WhatsApp offers its users the option to archive individual or group chats from their chats list. For the unaware, hiding a chat doesn’t actually delete the chat or back it up to your SD card. The chats will remain hidden on WhatsApp. Let’s get to know how to hide your WhatsApp chats on Android and iPhone.

How To Hide WhatsApp Chats On Android

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.

Step 2: Look for the chat that you want to hide.

Step 3: Long press the chat that you want to hide.

Step 4: Then, click on the archive button at the top right corner.

How To See Archived WhatsApp Messages On Android

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone.

Step 2: Select ‘Chats’ in the tab near the top of the screen.

Step 3: Hit the back button if a conversation opens.

Step 4: Scroll to the bottom of the chat inbox, where you will see ‘Archived Chats’. You haven’t archived any chats if you don’t see the ‘Archived Chats’.

Step 5: To view all of your archived chats, click on ‘Archived Chats’. Pick a chat that you would like to open.

How To Hide WhatsApp Chats On iPhone

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.

Step 2: Look for the chat that you want to hide.

Step 3: Then, right-swipe on the chat and click the ‘Archive’ button.

Step 4: The chat is now archived and no longer visible in your chat list.

How To See Archived WhatsApp Messages On iPhone

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on ‘Chats’ (the speech bubble icon at the bottom of the screen).

Step 3: If a conversation is opened, tap the back button.

Step 4: In the middle of the screen, swipe down to open the ‘Archived Chats’ at the top of the screen. And you are all done.

Nowadays, Instagram is one of the most widely used social media networks. But that doesn’t deny the significance of other platforms. On Instagram and other platforms, users usually share the same content but doing so manually can be time-consuming.

Sometimes you want to share a photo or video you’ve uploaded to Instagram on other social media sites. The good thing is that users can connect to their social media platforms so that they do not have to put up the same post separately every time. For this, you need to connect your Instagram account to other social media platforms. Here’s how to do it:

How To Use Link Instagram To Your Other Social Media Channels

It is simpler for followers to find your content and for you to share Instagram posts that you have made when your account is linked to your other social media platforms. Additionally, it shows that you are active across a number of channels which strengthens your online presence. Below are the steps that you need to follow in order to link your Instagram account to your other social media channels:

Step 1: On your mobile phone, open the Instagram app.

Step 2: Go to your profile and open the menu by tapping on the three dots in the top right corner.

Step 3: Click on ‘Settings’.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Account’.

Step 5: Now, tap on ‘Sharing to other apps’.

Step 6: Select the account you want to link from options like Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Ameba, and OK.ru.

Step 5: Enter the login information and you are all set to go.

The social media accounts are now linked to your Instagram account. You only need to upload the photo or video, edit it, add a description, tag people, and add location whenever you want to share a post on Instagram and other platforms. You simply need to enable the toggle for the accounts you want to share.

Besides, if you have chosen Advanced Settings (located under the social media services settings in the Settings), your posts or videos will be automatically posted to Facebook.

Google has the largest ecosystem of different services and tools that helps the masses with an easy lifestyle. Maps are one of the brand’s most useful tools that are helping commuters with navigation. Reaching an unknown destination is now hassle-free with the availability of maps on both smartphones and laptops/ PCs. And not just for Android users, the Google Maps is also available for iOS users.

If you are an Apple iPhone or an iPad user, you can download and install the Google Maps application from the App Store. You will get access to all the features that are available for Android users. Downloading an offline route is one such feature that Apple iPhone and iPad users can access on their devices.

For the unaware, Google Maps had introduced the offline feature that lets users download a route so that they can travel even without the internet. This also is suitable for users traveling to remote locations with low internet coverage in the area. 

Downloading a destination’s route offline on Google Maps is quite a simple task. Most Android users might be aware of it. But, if you are trying to download Maps offline on iPhone you will have to follow the same procedure as on the Android devices. We have listed down the steps to download and use offline Maps on Apple iPhones and iPads. Below are the steps:

How To Download And Use Maps Offline On Apple iPhones and iPads?

Step 1: Unlock your iPhone or iPad and open the app store.

Step 2: Download and install Google Maps. Launch the app if you already have this app installed.

Step 3: You would now need to search for the destination that you want to download offline.

Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom and tap on the name or address of the place where exactly you are traveling.

Step 5: You will see the More option (three horizontal dots). Tap on it.

Step 6: Select the Download. The Maps destination will be downloaded for offline use later.

What All Features You Can Access In Offline Maps On Apple iPhones And iPads?

Once you have downloaded the Maps offline on your respective Android and iOS devices, you’ll be able to use different features. With the offline Maps, you can get directions and use the standard navigation features as well. You will also be able to search for different locations in that area with the offline Maps.

WhatsApp is one of the most secure platforms for personal and professional conversations that you can download on Android, iOS smartphones, and also on laptops/ PCs. It is the end-to-end encryption model that makes WhatsApp the preferred mobile application for private chats. The company has been making improvements to the privacy aspects of its platform and has released several updates to enhance all the security aspects.

Off late, WhatsApp has started imposing bans on users and accounts that came under the radar for sharing objectionable posts and content. The company has been taking account of all the suspicious activities carried out by any profile and banning them based on the complaints and reports. What exactly can get your account banned on WhatsApp and what should you do to avoid it? Also, if in case your account has already been blocked or banned accidentally by WhatsApp, what can be done in such a scenario? This article will help you with all the details. Take a look:

When Is An Account Banned On WhatsApp?

WhatsApp generally bans an account on its platform for violating its Terms of Services. There are several scenarios wherein WhatsApp can take the extreme measure of banning any account on its platform. The primary ones remain spamming or scamming other users. Also, if any user reports the objectionable content shared from your account, you will be notified of the account ban.

Even if any account or user is trying to compromise other’s security, WhatsApp might impose a ban on the account. There are instances where accidental red flags on an account lead to an account ban on WhatsApp. That’s when you can need to follow the steps mentioned below to revoke the ban on your accounts.

How To Know If Your WhatsApp Account Is Banned?

If in case WhatsApp has already imposed a ban on your account, you will not be able to access the application and use its services for messaging. In such scenarios, a message stating “This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp.” will show up as soon as you launch the application. You will see the option to request a review in such scenarios for the ban to get lifted from your WhatsApp account.  Below are the steps for the same:

Step 1: As soon as you launch the app, you’ll see the “Support” option. This will be right below the info message stating your account has been banned. Click on it.

Step 2: A “Contact Support page” will open up wherein you will be able to type in the message request to unblock your account. You will also get the option to add relevant screenshots that will help revoke the ban on your account.

Step 3: Click on Next.

Step 4:  A new email page will open up from where you can send the request to remove the ban from your WhatsApp account.

Step 5: Once you have raised the request successfully, WhatsApp will look through the case and will revoke the ban if it is accidental.

It is worth mentioning that WhatsApp will not remove the ban from your account if you have indeed violated the Terms of services on the application. So, it is always advised to follow all the protocols on WhatsApp and not share any objectionable content to other users.

These days, WhatsApp is becoming more than just a messaging app. It continues to roll out new updates almost every alternate day. This time, the Meta-owned platform has focused on women by introducing a period tracker chatbot through which women can track their ovulation cycle, menstrual cycle or periods, and more.

In collaboration with Sirona Hygiene Pvt. Ltd., WhatsApp has unveiled a new period-tracking chatbot. Sirona is an Indian company that manufactures feminine hygiene items. This new feature will help women to track their cycles.

How To Use ‘Period-Tracking’ Feature On WhatsApp?

The Period tracker can be used to track three goals, i.e., track periods, conceive, and avoid pregnancy. The chatbot will keep a record of the user’s period information and specifics of their most recent period after which it will give reminders and upcoming cycle dates in accordance with the user’s objectives.

Women will benefit from the period-tracking chatbot’s ability to follow their ovulation cycle. This will aid them in pregnancy. In order to get full benefits from WhatsApp’s period-tracking feature, females can follow the mentioned steps to use the feature:

Steps To Track Your Periods On WhatsApp

Step 1: Save the contact of Sirona (9718866644) on your mobile phone.

Step 2: Find the contact in WhatsApp and send ‘Hi’.

Step 3: Now, Sirona will provide you with a list of options.

Step 4: To track your periods, you have to write ‘period tracker’ in the chat box.

Step 5: Then, you will be asked to enter your menstrual/period details.

Step 6: Sirona will then provide you details like your ovulation details, next period, fertile window, last period, and your cycle length.

All this information depends on the accuracy of the users’ shared information. Any change or shift in your menstruation cycle could result in the wrong prediction from a chatbot. In addition to this, users can view their three menstrual cycles using the chatbot as well. Also, it will let users view their three menstruation cycles.

According to Sirona, the chatbot was created using the WhatsApp Business Platform. The company also has a separate app dedicated to a complete ecosystem surrounding menstruation health and hygiene.