Once a week we delve into the tips box and share some of our favorite reader tips. This week we’re looking at voice control for Android (similar to Apple’s Siri), DIY flash diffusers for digital photography, and sending text messages to groups.
Iris: Android’s Answer to Siri
Alec writes in with the following tip for Android users:
Time to pit ChatBot against Iris and see what happens. Thanks for the tip Alec!
Super Cheap DIY Flash Diffuser Performs On Par with Commercial Models
Nikki writes in with a tip for photography buffs:
Thanks for sharing Nikki! A couple of us around the office has been looking at the Lightsphere; we’ll have to get some drawer liner and try out this nearly-free solution first.
Keep up the good work!
Send Group-Based Text Messages in Android
Marty writes in with a time saving tip for Android users that do a lot of heavy texting:
Handy for sending cute kid pics to your relatives you say? Saves time? We’re downloading it now. Thanks Marty!
Have a tip to share? Shoot us a message at tips@howtogeek.com and then look for your tip in the next From the Tips Box roundup.
