iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, Blackberry, or feature phones.
Mobile Phones
How can I share my photos online?
Episode 1521
Bob fromBob wants to share photos in the cloud. What's the best option? Leo says that Google Photos is great because most people have Google accounts, and Google Photos will automatically sync and delete photos once they are backed up. He can set up albums, it has facial recognition, he can create an album based on time and location, and it offers unlimited hi-res backup for free. Shutterfly is also a good option.
Why doesn't my maps app work?
Episode 1520
Charity fromCharity is wondering why she can't use GPS in Google Maps. She's on Android. Leo says to make sure your GPS is enabled. You also want to be sure your data is turned on. Leo also recommends using Google's other maps app ... WAZE. It's very popular and if that works, then you know that your GPS and Data is working and the maps app has corrupted. Easy to fix. Uninstall, then reinstall. The chatroom says that there is a legitimate blue dot issue that is related to a weak location. If there's also an error that says "cannot update maps," then that means you're not getting data.
Johnny Jet ... Slow shutter
Episode 1519
App of the week - Slow Shutter Cam. It will allow you to create a longer exposure by merging several shorter exposures. Great in low light. Motion Blur. $1.99 iOS.
What Android phone should I buy?
Episode 1519
Caller fromCaller wants to get a new Pure Android phone. Leo says that Google is putting the Pixel 2 on sale right now, getting ready for the next model. Samsung is another good option. But steer clear of HTC. Great phones, but the company is failing.
Can I use an external camera with an app on my iPhone?
Episode 1518
Larry fromLarry wants to use his camera with Be My Eyes on his iPhone, an app for the vision impaired. Leo says the first thing he'll need is a camera that can connect over Wi-Fi. Then he would need an app to allow him to remotely control it from the iPhone. Leo says that iOS sandboxes each app for security purposes, so one app can't compromise others, so he likely won't be able to use a separate camera with that particular app.
Johnny Jet on Travel Tech
Episode 1518
Lately, Johnny Jet has been frustrated with Uber and Lyft drivers that are late, and have no room to stow his luggage. So he's starting to use Blacklane. It's about two to three times more expensive, but it's more of a limo service with professional drivers. It's all around the world and they use roomy cars. They show up early and wait for you, not the other way around. And you can use your phone to order it.
Why do my AirPods keep dropping their connection?
Episode 1518
Neil fromNeil has Apple AirPods, and he says that the connection drops out a lot. Leo says that's because it uses Bluetooth and it's an antiquated technology that wasn't all that great to begin with. Bluetooth is well known for not always maintaining a stable connection. But Apple has put AirPods on deep discount and Leo suspects a version 2 is coming next month.
How can I make room on my phone without deleting my photos?
Episode 1517
George fromGeorge is running out of room on his iPhone. How can he make space without deleting his photos and videos? Leo says the first thing to do is turn on iCloud to backup your photo storage. Also, use the replace photos with thumbnails option so that the originals aren't left on your phone. You may need to buy extra iCloud space though. So the other option is Google Photos. Download that app and backup your photos and videos to Google Photos. You get 15GB of uncompressed space, or unlimited high resolution space. All for free.
How could a phone screen break with a screen protector on it?
Episode 1516
Mark fromMark noticed his daughter's phone has a crack in the screen, even though she has a screen protector. Leo says that the very nature of glass, no matter what kind it is, is that it can crack if it gets hit just right. All a screen protector really does is protect from scratches.
How can I have safe Wi-Fi in a hotel?
Episode 1516
Dan fromDan is going to be in a hotel for a few weeks while his apartment complex is being renovated.How can he be secure with Wifi? Leo says that a portable travel router like the Tiny Hardware Firewall will keep you good and protected. But if you turn your phone into a wifi hotspot, you're just as secure because it's encrypted, especially on GoogleFi.
