Samsung takes pity on us, makes it harder to activate Bixby on Note 9

  • The latest Bixby update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 adds a new option to Bixby’s settings.
  • You can now set the Bixby button to only activate Bixby after a double-tap, rather than a single tap.
  • This isn’t as good as being able to disable the Bixby button entirely, but at least it’s something.

While Samsung is continuously pushing its Bixby virtual assistant as one of its flagship products, it’s hard to deny that the overwhelming majority of people think that Bixby needs a lot of work if it’s ever going to take hold. But to give credit where credit is due: Bixby has come a long way.

Even if you find yourself in the pro-Bixby camp, it’s pretty universal that the dedicated Bixby button on Samsung devices is a huge pain. Not only is it annoying that you can’t change the Bixby button’s function to open your preferred virtual assistant (*cough* Google Assistant *cough*), it’s physical placement underneath the volume rocker causes accidental launching of Bixby more often than anyone would like.

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In the past, Samsung gave us the option to completely disable the Bixby button, which was a nice compromise. But on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, this option doesn’t exist. But in the latest update to Bixby, Samsung is at least giving users the ability to make it harder to accidentally launch Bixby via the Bixby button.

Once you’ve updated to the latest update of Bixby (rolling out today), in Bixby’s settings you’ll be able to choose how the Bixby button works. You can pick to launch Bixby by a single press of the Bixby button or with a double tap, which is the new option. Obviously, the double tap option will cut down on accidental launches of Bixby because you’ll have to hit it twice in rapid succession, which is something you probably don’t do too often on the other buttons.

Is this as good as being able to disable the button? No. No, it definitely is not. But hey, at least it will cut down on Bixby popping up out of nowhere in an infuriating fashion.

To update to the latest version of Bixby on your Samsung Galaxy Note 9, launch Bixby and touch the three-dot menu button in the upper right corner. Then go to Settings > About Bixby and touch the “Update” button.

NEXT: Here’s our first look at Android Pie on the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus

Source: Android Zone

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Put your OnePlus 6/Huawei P20 notch to work by making it a battery status bar

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  • A new app will turn your OnePlus 6 notch or Huawei P20 notch into a battery level indicator.
  • The app, so far, only works on the OnePlus 6 and Huawei P20.
  • The app works by adding a live wallpaper to your home screen and comes in free and paid versions.

You may love the notch, you may hate the notch, or you may be totally indifferent. But one thing is for certain: the OnePlus 6 notch and Huawei P20 notch are just sitting there, doing nothing for you except taking up screen real estate.

Well, if you happen to own a OnePlus 6 or Huawei P20, you can now put that notch to work by turning it into a battery level indicator.

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You can do this with a new app independently created by XDA Developers forum member kumarsid7. The app — called Notch Battery Bar — is available in both free and paid versions on the Google Play Store.

Here’s what it will look like when you use Notch Battery Bar on your OnePlus 6 or Huawei P20:



As you can see, the battery bar changes color as it gets lower or higher with charge.

The way the app works is by creating a live wallpaper that has the battery bar shaped perfectly to fit around the notches on the OnePlus 6 and Huawei P20. It might work on other phones as well, but it might not fit and would, therefore, look pretty wonky.

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The Notch Battery Bar app comes in two versions — a free version that has one wallpaper, and a paid version that lets you select any wallpaper you wish and then place the battery level bar on top. The paid version of the app is $0.99.

I don’t know about you, but this app is a double-edged sword for me. On one hand, I like the fact that it’s making a useless, ugly thing useful and would allow me to get rid of the battery percentage indicator on the status bar, thus clearing up some space. But, on the other hand, it also draws attention to the notch and how ugly it is, which makes it seem like a silly product. I applaud the developer for trying something fresh, but it might not be what people are ultimately looking for.

What do you think? Is this something you would find useful or a distraction? Let us know in the comments!

Source: Android Zone

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How to Take a Screenshot for Your Blog Posts (Beginner’s Guide)

Do you want to add a screenshot to your blog post, but not sure of the best way to do it? Screenshots allow you to share an image snapshot of your desktop or mobile screen in your blog posts. In this article, we will show you how to take a screenshot for your WordPress blog posts.

How to Take a Screenshot for Your Blog Posts

Taking a Screenshot for Your Blog Posts

Since there are so many different ways to take a screenshot, we have created a step-by-step guide on how to take a screenshot on different devices and apps. To make it easy for you, we have also created a table of contents below, so you can quickly find the method that’s more applicable to you.

  1. How to Take a Screenshot Using CloudApp
  2. How to Take a Screenshot on Mac
  3. How to Take a Screenshot on Windows
  4. How to Take a Screenshot on Chromebook
  5. How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone
  6. How to Take a Screenshot on Android Phone

Ready, let’s get started!

How to Take a Screenshot Using CloudApp

CloudApp is a popular screen capture app in the market. It allows you to easily take a screenshot of your computer and share. CloudApp automatically saves the link of a screen capture in the clipboard which means you can manage all your screenshots and share them on any platform including WordPress.

It works great with Mac and Windows devices to quickly capture a selected area or entire screen. CloudApp also integrates with all the popular communication apps like Slack, Asana, Trello, and more.

Mac users, can press ‘Command + Shift + 5’ to capture the screenshots, and Windows users can press ‘Alt + Shift + 5’ to take a screenshot with CloudApp.

You’ll also see the live size in the bottom left corner while capturing a screenshot. It will help you take a screenshot of the exact size that you need.

CloudApp screen capture

CloudApp also allows you to create a video screencast, so you can create quick tutorials with audio. Simply click on the CloudApp icon in your browser’s menu bar and select the TV icon to record your screen.

TV icon

Next, you need to click and drag the crosshair (pointer) to record a specific part of the video.

It’ll display a menu bar below your selected area. Simply click on the microphone icon to start recording the audio and then click on the ‘Start’ button.

Screen recording with audio

Once you’re done with recording, click on the ‘Finish’ button and your recorded file link will be saved in the clipboard automatically.

CloudApp is a freemium app, and it’s by far the fastest way to capture and share screenshots. We use it across our entire company to help with productivity and collaboration.

However if you don’t want to use the CloudApp, then you can also take a screenshot on different devices using the native functionality.

How to Take a Screenshot on Mac

If you’re using a Mac device and want to take a screenshot, then there are several options for it.

In the Mac devices, you can capture the entire screen, selected portion of your screen, a specific window, and more.

To take a screenshot of the entire screen on a Mac device, simply press ‘Shift + Command + 3’ and it’ll capture your screen.

If you want to capture a selected portion, then press ‘Shift + Command + 4’. Next, click and drag the crosshair (pointer) to take a screenshot of the selected area.

Selected portion capture

If you want to take a screenshot of a specific window, then press ‘Shift + Command + 4’ and also press the ‘Space bar’ on your keyboard. You’ll see that the pointer will change into a camera icon. Simply drag the camera icon on a window to highlight and capture it.

Note: All apps may not allow you to take the screenshot of their window. In that case, you can take a screenshot of the selected portion and crop it.

Capture a window

By default, all the screenshots will be saved on your desktop with the capturing time / date as filename and .png as file extension.

How to Take a Screenshot on Windows

To take a screenshot on your Windows devices, you’ll need to press the ‘Ctrl + PrtSc’ keys. This will capture the entire screen.

Next, you can open this screenshot in an image editing software like Adobe Photoshop to crop the required area and save it on your computer.

If you’re running Windows 10, then you can also use the new Snipping tool to easily take the screenshots. Snipping tool allows you to capture specific part of your screen and automatically save it to clipboard.

You can press ‘Windows + Shift + S’ keys to start taking a screenshot with the Snipping tool. Next, click and drag the pointer to select an area on your screen. It will capture the screenshot automatically as you leave the right click.

Windows snipping tool

Since the screenshot is saved to clipboard, you can paste it on any image editing software like Adobe Photoshop for further changes and then save it on your computer.

How to Take a Screenshot on Chromebook

In Chromebook, you can either take a screenshot of your entire screen or a selected area. Press the ‘Ctrl + Switch Window’ keys to capture your full screen.

Note: If you’re using Chrome OS 64.0.3282.134 or later, then you can simply press the ‘Power + Volume Down’ buttons to capture your entire screen.

Screenshot on chromebook

To take a screenshot of a selected area, you need to press ‘Ctrl + Shift + Switch Window’ keys. Then click and drag the crosshair (pointer) to select the area that you want to capture.

Upon leaving the click, you’ll see a notification on the bottom right corner of your screen that shows your screenshot is saved in the ‘Downloads’ folder.

If you’re using a Chromebox with an external (general) keyboard attached to it, then press ‘Ctrl + F5’ to take a screenshot. F5 key will functions the same as the ‘Switch Window’ key on a Chromebook.

How to Take a Screenshot on iPhone

Taking a screenshot on smartphones is actually quite simple

If you’re using an iPhone X, then you need to open your blog posts or the app on the screen. Press the ‘Side’ button on the right side and ‘Volume Up’ button on the left side of your phone.

iPhone screen capture

Make sure that you press both the buttons at the same time. It will take a screenshot of the screen and save it to ‘Screenshots’ folder in your photos.

If you’re using an iPhone 8 or earlier models, then open the screen that you want to capture on your smartphone. Simply press the ‘Power + Home’ buttons at the same time to take a screenshot.

How to take a screenshot on Android Phone

There are many different phone manufacturers that sell smartphones with Android OS (such as Samsung Galaxy, Motorola, Google Pixel, etc). However most new devices follow the same universal process to take a screenshot.

On your Android phone, you need to open the screen that you want to capture. Next, press the ‘Power + Volume Down’ buttons together.

It’ll take the screenshot and save it in your photo gallery.

That’s all. We hope this article helped you learn how to take a screenshot for your blog posts. You may also want to see our guide on tools to create better images for your blog posts.

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