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Most Known Problems with WhatsApp and How To Fix Them

I can’t manage to install WhatsApp

The latest version of WhatsApp can be download only if your smartphone runs Android version 2.3.3 or higher. If you are not sure of the Android version, you can always check it by going to Settings and then to About Phone.

If the place where you want to download this app from is its official website, before doing that you would need to enable the Unknown Sources in your settings.

The activation code was not sent to me

If you did not encounter any problems with the installation, but then the automatically generated message with your activation code simply does not want to do anything with you, then the first step would be to check if your number is correctly written. The next step would be to check the country, and if those two are accurate, then you should receive the code.

If receiving the code does not work, you should choose the voice call in which a computer will read the code to you over the phone.

Do not forget that a SIM is mandatory to register for WhatsApp. Another such thing would be that per phone number only one device can be used.

WhatsApp is down, I can’t connect to WhatsApp or WhatsApp is not working

The connection problems of WhatsApp are usually caused by your network data connection or your Wi-Fi. Here are a few solutions in case you can’t send a message:

One of the most straightforward steps would be to ensure that your phone is switched on.

Using Play Store, install WhatsApp’s latest version.

Go to Settings then to Wireless and Network and check your Wi-Fi, internet connection or 4G.

Do not forget that WhatsApp can be affected by Task Killer apps so check those.

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Google Assistant To Be Available On Over 1 Billion Smartphones By The End of The Month

Google plans to expand its Google Assistant in 2019 even more. Accordingly, by the end of the month, Google Assistant would be available on over 1 billion smartphones, and it would support new languages and regions, as well. Thus, the giant Internet company plans to double the use of Google Assistant which settled around 500 million users as of May 2018.

Even more, Google said that the number of Google Assistant users grew by four times in 2018, as the application became more useful than it has been in previous years, and all that thanks to the improvements the company implemented, such as AI and others.

“In 2018, the Google Assistant learned to speak new languages, expanded to new regions (like the Netherlands, Indonesia, and Turkey), and became smarter with new features that can help you throughout your day […] By the end of this month, we expect the Google Assistant to be available on one billion devices, up from 500 million last May,” Google wrote on its official blog.

Google Assistant To Be Available On Over 1 Billion Smartphones By The End of The Month

The fact that Google Assistant will become available on over 1 billion smartphones by the end of the month is no surprise since the assistant became much more useful to users.

According to Google, “the Assistant speaks new languages and understands local cultures – it’s now in nearly 30 languages and 80 countries, up from eight languages and 14 countries last year. And the Assistant became multilingual so that you can speak more than one language to it at home.”

Google is going to reveal more details on how Google Assistant improved and how it can help users, during CES 2019 which will start today, January 8th. “From day one, we’ve built the Assistant with one goal in mind: to help you get things done. Tomorrow, we’ll unveil even more ways the Assistant can help you at home, in the car, and on the go at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. If you’re at CES, be sure to swing by the Google Assistant Playground (Central Plaza-1) for a firsthand look,” the official Google blog post reads.

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iPhone XR of 2019: What Should We Expect?

It is most likely that the XR 2 will not be announced earlier than September 2019 and later that month or in October it will be available in shops.

As for the release schedule of Apple, we can quickly be assured that every autumn we will have a new handset. However, its availability depends. It is three years since Apple dropped an iPhone outside this period, that being iPhone SE. Due to the fact that this phone is more aimed at the budget audience, we might not get it until spring 2020.

Price

In 2018, the iPhone XR was released with the price of £749/$749 with 64GB of storage while for the 128GB and 256GB one the prices rise.

Even though this iPhone has a lower price than the iPhone XS, its features and specs are similar, so this year the price should not be too different from the previous year.

The UK pricing might be negatively impacted by the Brexit process because the pound would drop and imported products would become more expensive.

Specs & new features

In 2018 the iPhone XR was similar to the iPhone 6, but with XS’s specs and features and 5C’s colors.

The more expensive components such as the OLED screen were replaced, in this case with an LCD one, and the dual-lens camera to a single one.

Some other differences included a thicker body and larger bezels. However, many of these are not that easy to be observed so who would not buy this one instead of paying $250 more and having a slightly different aspect? At least we know that this phone is good enough for people who do not have a budget big enough to get a more professional version.

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Top Android VR/AR Games Available to Download and Play in 2019

As our devices continue to become more powerful game developers are able to deliver better games. In the recent years virtual and augmented reality video games have started to gain traction as more people are able to play and enjoy them. Below you can find a short list of games that make use of these technologies in order to provide an impressive experience.

Notice: Some of these will require the use of an external VR headset in order to work.

  1. Eclipse: Edge of Light

Eclipse: Edge of Light is an impressive visual experience that sends the player in a science-fiction world filled with wonders, betrayal and the remains of a long-lost ancient civilization that should offer a memorable experience and serve as a great starting point for those that want to try VR games. It is designed for Google’s Daydream VR headset.

  1. Hunters Gate

This title was also designed for the Daydream VR headset. Prospective players can pick between two characters: Forge, a skilled gunslinger and Payne, a mage that seeks to annihilate the demons.  A rich progression system includes a variety of character skills, equipment and challenges. Procedurally-generated maps  and a co-op mode will keep players busy for a long while.

  1. Hidden Temple

Hidden Temple is a popular point-and-click adventure game that sends powerful Indiana Jones vibes. Puzzle lovers are in for a treat since the game allows them to explore an ancient temple that is filled with hidden treasures and mind-bending challenges. The game works on devices that are able to support a 360 degrees view but a VR headset is recommended for the full experience.

  1. BAMF VR

This game is only available to Google Cardboard users but it delivers an impressive platforming experience. The game features 5 challenging levels and the puzzles are quite creative.

  1. Pokemon Go

Pokemon Go is the most popular AR title on the market. Those that want  to be a Pokemon trainer will be able to catch and train their dream team. Gyms and PvP battles are deliver a sizeable challenge and the game is available for free.

Honorable mentions:

  • Ingress
  • WallaME
  • Jurassic World Alive
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Kodi, Blocked On The Latest Sony Android TVs

Kodi is one very popular media interface, allowing users to install add-ons and stream movies and TV series. However, Kodi earned a bad reputation for itself due to its association with pirated content. While merited, in the opinion of some people, Kodi’s lousy rap is now also acknowledged by Sony. The renowned Japanese tech and entertainment company has blocked Kodi on its latest Android TVs, to the disappointment of those who bought the new TV-sets to run Kodi.

About Kodi

Kodi is an open-source platform for streaming and playing media content, permitting users to access lots of movies and TV series and shows, primarily via the many Kodi add-ons they can install. But Kodi and its add-ons offer access to pirated content, so many mainstream platforms and tech companies, as well as some of the regular streaming platforms’ users, consider Kodi a lousy app.

Even though Kodi is still a popular app for some people from different regions of the world, this streaming platform became troublesome for some of the mainstream companies. The first to take official action against Kodi was Sony.

Kodi, Blocked On The Latest Sony Android TVs, To The Disappointment of The Fans

A couple of days ago, Kodi devs pointed out to the Sony’s decision to block the platform on the latest Android TVs the Japanese tech company released. “Well done Sony Electronics for actively preventing users from installing Kodi on their newer Android TVs. How grown up of you. Even their firmware in the TVs is broken. Guess we will suggest users just to buy something else that does work,” said Kodi devs on Twitter.

Some of the Kodi’s fans have also reported that the latest Sony Android TVs are blocking the Kodi ID package from being installed or run. The solution would be recompiling the application from scratch with a different ID to make it run on the most recent Android TVs from Sony.

In the end, some of the Kodi fans who bought the latest Sony Android TVs announced their intention to move away from future Sony devices, and choose other tech companies instead, Samsung being the most attractive alternative for the majority of them.

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