There is no doubt how far Android software has reached in terms of bringing technological innovation to smartphones. However, not all is riding with the demand. Some mobile phone users prefer the old-fashioned way of understanding mobile phone functionality – that is for the purpose of making a phone call and text message. These people would rather buy the oldest version of the Android phone still available in the market. It is also a way to save money. But, is money really an issue why…
Sleek, stylish, ergonomic, and organic are basically the adjectives we use when describing a smartphone design. We have been hearing these regular words for a very long time, and it’s not our fault. Smartphone manufacturers seem to have their ideas to coincide and release identical designs. It’s sometimes hard to differentiate between Android phones. For instance, we didn’t need any leaks how the new Samsung S9 will look. The style has been implanted and expected in our head. The real…
Just today, Facebook’s child-friendly texting app called Messenger Kids had rolled out to Android devices in the U.S. as it was launched in the Google Play Store. Messenger Kids is an app that lets parents control who their kids can talk to. The app will now also include a couple of new features for Valentine’s day such as themed masks, frames and stickers to let kids send their family and friends some special Valentines’ messages. Having debuted initially on iOS, Android is the last…
Android Oreo is the latest smartphone version users can’t wait to get their hands into. This version is expected to operate on the latest launches of Android device this 2018, and system updates will be available for smartphones that are still running under Android Marshmallow. Although, the update availability is highly anticipated, there are other smartphones who will stick to the older versions. The latest flagship has a lot in store for Android users. Android has improved its…
It seems that there is no end to the crypto-jacking menace that’s been affecting the web as of late. This post is based on a 13-page report released last week by Sophos, a UK cyber-security firm. Based on the security firm, 19 Android apps were discovered by its engineers that were uploaded and made available through the official Google Play Store. These 19 apps, according to Sophos, were covertly loading an instance of the Coinhive script behind the users’ back. After the analysis done…
Love is truly in the air – as most people would say. Love, however, can also be in your mobile phone. There are other ways to enjoy Valentine’s day with or without a date. Assuming you are single, sad and lonely, there is always your Android smartphone to rely on in giving you the happiness and love you deserve. We’ve gathered a list of Android games available in Google Play Store that can aid you in forgetting about the worries of Valentine’s Day and just enjoy it like a regular…
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 today is hitting big in the market. The most used and popular Qualcomm Snapdragon, with the launch of 845 last month, has made all mobile phone manufacturers excited to test its promising speed. According to the speed test conducted by the benchmarks, AnTuTu, Geekbench 4, and GFX Bench this month, as compared to other latest existing smartphone processors such as Exynos 8895 and Kirin 970, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 stands out as the best. Exynos and Kirin are processors…
Google is currently working on the next Android overhaul for a new generation of smartphones. Dubbed as “Android P”, it is reportedly going to mimic Apple Inc.’s controversial new “notch” at the top of the iPhone X. Google will also include in the Android update more integration of its digital assistant which is going to be due later in the year. Google’s digital assistant will come with improved battery life on phones as well as support new designs such as foldable displays and…
Windows phone crashed in the market as compared to Android. Although people love to use the user-friendly Android, most of them prefer to the Windows look. Users can’t get enough of the classy, moving, and highly customizable feature of Windows interface. In fact, several Android app developers tried to replicate this feat for many years. With all the Windows Theme Launchers present in Google Play Store, there is one that stands above. Introducing the SquareHome 2 Launcher – an…
Google’s semi-official strategy for its messaging apps has been a three-legged stool for a year and a half now – Allo for consumer chat, Hangouts for a business chat and of course, SMS for texting which could have RCS in the near future. But let’s be real, none of these three-legged stools really stood a chance to the leading message app space like Facebook Messenger, iMessage and WhatsApp. However, the good thing is that the last leg of the aforementioned stool may be about to get…
