Qualcomm Says It Helps Android Lead Mobile in Feature Firsts

Qualcomm took a nostalgic look back at some of the innovations it made that helped to make Android Operating System have its firsts and also a brief look into its future ventures and goals as the leading provider of SoCs and answers to the problems for the mobile world at the newsroom blog today. The company, Qualcomm, would like to share a list of its past accomplishments in the mobile arena. The company has been a key foundational player in Android, through its partnerships with OEMs over…

How to Personalize your Icons for your Applications

The new Adaptive Icons system is one of the best features of the new Android. Developers can now make a single icon for their apps, then your launcher can customize those icons in a massive range of shapes to match your system theme. Most home screen apps have not added support for this feature yet, but Nova Launcher had the head start. This new system was conceptualized and created to bring some uniformity to Android's main UI. Each icon can now have the same basic background shape to…

Block Ads in All Your Android Apps Without Root or Extra Battery Drain

Developer Julian Klode has an app that you'll definitely want to check out if you are in the world of non-root ad-blocker. It uses Android's VPN system in a similar manner to alternative apps like NetGuard and AdGuard but it has a new twist that will save you lots of battery life in the process. Klode's ad-blocking app works at the DNS level, unlike its competitors. It only filters traffic for a brief moment when connections are first made, which is where all of the battery saving comes…

Best Android Games to Download this September

September Craze! Android has a lot of games, and new ones are released each month. Knowing which ones are any good can be a little tricky. So here is a list of the best games for the month of September. Shadow Skate Do not be deceived by its strange name because this is a great game. You play as a skateboarder, or rather, his shadow. As you skate along, you do different tricks. While the occasional ads can get on one's nerves quickly, you will find yourself entertained and addicted for…

Android Pay: 6 Reasons Why You Should Never Rely On It

Android Pay Mobile payments are making its way up now that payment modes such as Android Pay exist. However, despite the rising popularity of Android Pay, which is now available on smartwatches as well, many users are thinking twice about whether to go give it a try and if it is really worth or not. One of the main concerns is its security. If you are one of those people who are in doubt of this new trend, you are not alone. In fact, a study concluded that only 52% of Americans had tried…

Keep YouTube Playing With Your Screen Off On Android (Updated)

Ever been lying in bed listening to a radio show on YouTube trying to fall asleep? If yes, you probably know that the YouTube app will turn the audio off as soon as you lock your screen by default. However, some of us use YouTube to listen to music, radio shows, podcasts, audiobooks instead of just watching cat videos. In this post, you will learn you how to keep YouTube playing even if your screen is off. This method works only for Android devices. Play YouTube with your screen off or…

How To Customize The Android Home Button Action

Android is a customizable system but there are some things you can’t easily customize, such as the Android Home button action. Pressing the Home button once takes you to the Home screen on any device. But double-pressing or long-pressing the Home button has different actions depending on your device. You can customize the Android Home button action on any device with a physical Home button. There is a free app called Home2 Shortcut  that helps you in customizing your Home button on your…

How To Delete Learned Words From Your Android Device’s Keyboard

The default keyboard on your Android device learns new words and adapts to your writing style. This allows it to suggest words as you type. However, the keyboard also learns and saves misspelled words. You must delete learned words from your Android keyboard. Google devices have a special option for deleting learned words from the keyboard, but most other devices do not. Here is how to do it on Google devices and a method that will work on Samsung and LG devices, and other brands of Android…

How to Drain the Battery on Your Android Device Automatically & Faster Than Normal

Android Battery Draining Thinking of draining the battery on your Android device purposely? This may sound strange, but there are some situations that require you to drain the battery on your device purposely. Whether you want to store a device for a long period of time, or maybe you just want to know how long it takes the battery to charge. However, it is recommended that you should only discharge the battery down to anywhere between 40% and 70% before recharging it. Completely…

Leaked Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Specs

Leaked Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Specs

It is officially a week before the official announcement of Google’s next generation of Pixel smart phones. An exclusive source has provided new details on Google’s upcoming devices – the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Pixel 2 XL specs The Pixel 2 XL includes a curved QHD screen which will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 mobile processor which will have 64GB or 128GB internal storage. Even though it isn’t known what the exact size of the display will be, the exclusive…

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