It’s no secret that Google uses Android to track a lot of information about users. However, many users are unaware that Google actually saves audio files for all of your “OK Google” commands. That’s right: every time you speak to your Google Assistant app, Google doesn’t just listen and respond to your request. Google also records that audio file and then saves it to its database. Don’t believe me? You can listen to your audio files today – seriously. It’s as easy as…
Now that Android Oreo’s officially out on Google Pixel and Nexus devices, we’re able to explore some of its new and exciting features. And one of these features is a handy way to deal with your notifications. If you got a Pixel or Nexus that you have just downloaded the Oreo update to, then you may also have tried this. Some things have changed from Android Nougat, although it’s a more subtle update to proceedings compared to what most users have come to expect from Google. As you…
Google has made huge price cuts in an attempt to lure users to the Pixel and Pixel XL. In preparation for its back to school sales, the tech giant has given a huge price cut to the Pixel and Pixel XL. Furthermore, Google is also giving away free Daydream View headsets with purchases. If price was the only thing keeping you from last year’s Pixel and Pixel XL, then now’s the time to buy. Here’s how current pricing looks after the latest price slash: Pixel (with free Daydream…
The Android community has received confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will be officially announced on August 23. Samsung officially announced the upcoming announcement in a blog post earlier today. The launch of the Note 8 isn’t a surprise to anyone. However, the date was previously unknown. Typically, Samsung has announced the phones at the end of August or beginning of September, just before Apple’s annual iPhone launch event. The Note 8 will be launched at Samsung’s…
Have you ever needed to hide your rooting status from Google or your carrier? Hiding your rooting status makes it easier to get over the air (OTA) updates. Thanks to legendary Android rooting developer Chainfire, we have an easy way to hide your rooting status. It’s called SUhide Lite. Chainfire released it on August 9, 2017 through the XDA Developers Forum. The tool has one simple function: hide the rooted status of your phone. It’s an experimental mod at this point in time. It…
If you are using non-stock build of Android, then most likely, your Android status bar can get pretty junky in no time especially on Samsung or LG smart phones. But thank God for the right tools that can help you clean this side of your screen without losing its functionality or your mind. Before we proceed, we need to cover the basics first. So what is the Status Bar in Android? The Status Bar is the one located on top of your Android device’s main interface which is separated into two…
What is the Invisible Man virus? And how does it work? The Invisible Man Android malware is a new Android banking malware that functions as a key-logger. Even though it is still a new virus, unfortunately, this virus has already given 23 countries a pain in the head. Most of the attacks center on Russia, Germany, Turkey, France and Poland. The other countries are the United Kingdom, Australia and Singapore. This new Android malware is a variant of the Svpeng malware whose developers were…
Recently, an Android malware, Xavier virus, has affected more than 800 Android applications in Google Play Store. And now, a new Android virus has been discovered. This new virus is known as Android.BankBot.211.origin that aims to steal its victims’ financial and banking information that causes financial loss to its victims. However, aside from that, it also has the ability to track messages, installed applications and other users’ activities. This malware takes screenshots so it has no…
Making use of the hotword, “Ok Google” to initiate a search or execute any command on your Android phone is undeniable one of the coolest things you can do to your Android device. However, there just some users that just don’t like talking to their phones, it may be because it’s kind of weird for them or it’s just not their thing. So this article is written for those users. There are several reasons why some users may want to disable the “Ok Google” functionality. As…
Have you ever purchased a Blu smartphone from Amazon? If so, according to some reports, you may have inadvertently accessed spyware. We last heard about Blu phones in November 2016, when security firm Kryptowire discovered spyware on certain unlocked budget Blu Android handsets. Sales were stopped for a month. The news blew over, and we hadn’t heard anything about Blu’s spyware for several months. However, Amazon just announced that it was removing Blu phones from its online store –…
