Memory, Google Maps, Emoji: three tips for mobile phones

When the storage space of the phone is full, it no longer works properly. The German trade magazine “Computer Bild” explains how to free up storage space on the device in issue 6/22.

“Settings” menu there is a section “Storage”. Here, Android users can see the percentage of memory for each application and the remaining space. Here, users can see which applications are taking up a lot of space and consider which ones they are actually using.

iPhone users open the Settings menu and then go to General and iPhone Storage. iPhone users have the option to uninstall the application, but they cannot delete the data associated with the application. If necessary, they can download it again later.

By the way, Google Maps can not only show the route, but also order a taxi. To do this, users search for the destination they want to achieve and tap on “How to get there” in the lower left corner. Then, select the “Prepare for travel” icon (the person holding the suitcase) in the upper right corner.

Multiple providers are displayed based on location, including waiting time and tariff information.If a provider's app is installed, the app opens automatically when a user taps an offer.

For phones with the Android 12 update, Samsung offers a new feature that allows you to combine emojis. Tap the icon in the messaging app you want to use to display the emoji next to the spacebar.When you enter the emoji selector, the two emojis you want to merge are selected.Click the plus sign under the left bar, and a new combination will be generated automatically.Finally, click “Next” and click “Submit”.

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