Octo
02

Android Oreo WARNING – Hackers could take control over your phone if you don’t update

ANDROID users who are not still upgrading to Android Oreo have been receiving a warning about a terrifying new malware threat that lets hackers take control of a victim’s phone. As launched last month, Android Oreo is currently available on selected devices. It includes a set of tweaks and minor improvements to the smartphone and tablet operating system. The eighth major software iteration includes notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture video playback, and auto fill to quickly…

Octo
01

Google Looking To Give Android Users ‘PANIC BUTTON’ For Shady Apps and Sites

Android users could soon have a way to  return to the safety of their home screen as soon as possible if their phone locks up for any reason. We have all experienced this stuff. Perhaps you have downloaded a suspicious app or come across a particularly pop-up that will not quit popping, and when you try to back out, your phone becomes unresponsive and you do not know what  to do.  In these situations, it would be nice to have some kind of “panic button,” where you could instantly…

Octo
01

The 3 Most Important Features Of Android 8.0 Oreo

Google has made Android 8.0 Oreo official via live stream in New York. Most of the features are available for testing right now, thanks to the developer preview. If you haven't heard about the development preview, you might be wondering what this Oreo update is all about. Here are the three most important things coming to your phone in Android 8.0.   Background Limits Android 8.0 will change the way it treats background processes, which could mean some apps work differently.…

Octo
01

Android Nougat Is Now On 15.8 Percent Of Devices

According to Google, Android Nougat is now on 15.8 percent of devices as recently published to the public. The latest Android distribution numbers of smartphone users who upgraded to Nougat continues to climb up the ladder making it finally past 10 percent of adoption back in July when it comes to adoption on user devices.   Marshmallow has increased as well, though just not as much as Nougat, and understandably so given that Oreo is now the newest version of software and will start making…

Octo
01

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…

Sept
30

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…

Sept
30

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…

Sept
30

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…

Sept
30

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…

Sept
30

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…