What is Smart Lock? Smart Lock is a feature in Android which allows you to keep your device unlocked when you are on certain trusted situations. So if you enable Smart Lock, your Android phone’s lock screen will be automatically disabled if certain conditions are met; for instance, your device being on your body or at home. So if you find yourself always unlocking your device countless times on a day, then you might want to use the Smart Lock. To use Smart Lock follow the guide…
Recently, over 800 applications on Google Store have been detected with a new Android malware called Xavier. Xavier was discovered by cyber security firm Trend Micro. This malware is not your typical malware since it has a few tricks up its sleeves which make it even more dangerous than your usual Android malware. This malware first emerged way back in September 2016 and is a member of the Ad Down malware family which is known for posing severe threats to many all Android users. Most of…
Most of us always have the need to always stay connected and often look for Wi-Fi hotspot wherever we go. And since almost all people has Facebook, it’s a good thing because Facebook is not only good for interacting or connecting with your friends but also in finding available Wi-Fi connections and this article will show you just how. Facebook has a bunch of built-in applications you might not even aware of. It has a list of businesses that offers public Wi-Fi hotspot connections…
Motion Stills After a full year round being launched on iOS, Google’s Motion Stills app has reached on Android — but in pretty much a completely a different form from that of the iOS. Motion Stills on iOS is definitely popular; it is meant to make it an easy way to turn the iPhone’s Live Photos into shareable GIFs— and it’s pretty great success. But unluckily, Android doesn’t have Live Photos, so this Google’s new Motion Stills from is basically just a camera…
The bright side is Google's new tool makes it easy to quickly verify that you haven't installed a suspicious app into your phone. When it comes to malicious apps, it don’t just lurk in computers. It also sneak in all other technically based piece of machines. I’m talking about gadgets such as tablets, smartwatches, and smartphones. Yes, you heard it right, malicious apps can also be inadvertently installed into your smartphones in a clever and deceptive marketing method. So always be…
What is an Android virus? Android virus is a term to describe a wide range of malicious applications that kept on attacking the Android operating system. Unfortunately for Android users, these malicious applications are increasing in numbers so the list keeps on expanding. The latest Android malware called GhostCtrl, opens the backdoor on your Android device and allows the attacks to keep track of your audio/video and steals all your important information. Some of these Android viruses are…
Whether it’s meal prep or messaging, Amazon seems to be exploring every possible industry these days. A new report shows that Amazon is working on a standalone communications app that will challenge Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and other giants in the space. It’s no secret that messenger apps are big business in terms of user appeal and advertising. Facebook recently announced that its Messenger app had been installed on 1.2 billion devices, for example. Companies have also started…
If you think that Google Play Store has all the apps you needed, well that’s where you’re wrong. You can find other kinds of apps outside of Google Play Store and of course you can install those non-Google Play Store apps on your Android phone and other Android device for that matter. All you have to do is to enable one simple toggle which is called Sideloading. What’s the purpose of Sideloading and why do you have to do it? First of all, even if most of the apps you want are already…
Have you been wondering what the Airplane Mode is for? All the tech gadgets such as the smartphones, cell phones, tablets, and other devices are equipped with Airplane Mode or also known as the Flight Mode, Standalone Mode, or the Offline Mode. It is basically developed to turn off or disable the connectivity such as WiFi, Bluetooth, Cellular and Data, GPS, and Location-based services in order to avoid the interference with the radio signals and to prevent interference with the plane's onboard…
What's in it for you? Android as the most widely used platform has gotten this far where Androids once were just portable alternatives for desktop computers, now you got to wear it and bring it wherever you may go. Quality Android-based smartwatches are usually pricey, that's one reason Mobvoi swapped its smartwatch operating system to Android Wear which offers all the features you want at price that doesn't break the bank. A little about Mobvoi Mobvoi isn't selectively popular in…
