There are some obvious signs of mobile malware – like getting intrusive pop-ups every time you open an app. However, a lot of modern mobile malware is sneaky: it lies dormant on your device for months, quietly monitoring your activity. With that frightening thought in mind, we want to help. Today, we’re teaching you the top 4 signs your Android has a secret malware problem: 1) Performance Isn’t as Good As It Used To Be Unless your smartphone is more than 3 years old, or if it was…
The Pixel is one of the best Android smartphones ever made. The upcoming Pixel 2 will improve on the success of the original when it’s inevitably released. When will the Google Pixel 2 be released? What do you need to know about the Pixel 2? Today, we’re rounding up all the rumors on the internet involving the Pixel 2. Waterproofing One of the few major complaints about the Pixel is that it wasn’t waterproof. That’s a feature we saw on other 2017 flagships like the S7 and even the…
Want to get more out of your phone’s latest Android Nougat update? We’re here to help. Today, we’re listing the top 10 secret tips most Android users didn’t know for Android Nougat 7.0 and 7.1. Move Between Apps More Easily: All you need to do is double-tap your device’s Overview key (the square-ish icon next to Home). Android will jump from your current app to the app you just recently used. It’s kinda like alt-tab. Press and Hold Apps to Reveal Common Functions: You no…
Are you selling your old Android device? If you’re smart, then you’re worried about security risks. You don’t want all of those photos, passwords, and internet history entries ending up in someone else’s hands, do you? Fortunately, it’s easier than you think to prepare an old Android for resale. Today, we’re explaining all of the things smart Android users do before they sell an old Android – and how to do them. Start by Encrypting Everything You’ve already moved all your…
Galaxy S8 was trending across the internet today thanks to a new round of rumors. Find out everything we know – and everything we suspect – about the Samsung Galaxy S8 today in our rumor roundup. A Better Display To nobody’s surprise, the Galaxy S8 will come with a new and improved display. Early reports stated that the S8 would actually bump their resolution all the way up to 4K – at least, that’s what a report from the Korea Herald indicated. However, now industry insiders have…
It’s 2017 and it’s time for a new look at the world of rooting. Is rooting still as relevant as it was in years before? Can you still gain a lot by rooting your Android? We admit it: we’re biased when we say that rooting is still extremely important in 2017. But the facts don’t lie: more people rooted their Androids in 2016 than in 2015. The number of rooted Android users continues to see dramatic growth year over year. Obviously, rooting is still popular among millions of Android…
Google’s Pixel and Pixel XL are on the market and getting great reviews. They’re priced competitively to the iPhone. The Pixel and iPhone 7 both start at $649, while the Pixel XL and iPhone 7 Plus are also priced at an identical $769. Are you trying to decide between the iPhone 7 and the Google Pixel XL? If so, we want to help. Whether you’re a lifelong Android fan or a prospective Apple convert, here’s an unbiased look at the two plus-size phones made by the two tech…
Apple has always had an ambivalent attitude towards Black Friday. Black Friday 2016, however, will mark the first time Apple is launching a significant Black Friday sale. The company totally ignored Black Friday in 2015, offering no special deals or offers on its website. In 2014, Apple technically participated in Black Friday by offering iTunes gift cards for certain product purchases. This year, however, Apple wants you to get excited. Apple posted a new page on their official…
The iPhone 7 has barely been on the market for two months and we’re already receiving rumors about the iPhone 8. This week’s rumors state that Apple is preparing to release the iPhone 8 in September 2017. That’s not a surprise. What is a surprise are two of the groundbreaking features Apple is reportedly planning for the iPhone 8, including dual optical image stabilization – something that most mobile users didn’t even know existed. Apple is also planning to include an…
There could be big changes coming in the mobile industry over the next few months. President-elect Donald Trump has talked to Apple CEO Tim Cook and offered his company “very large” tax incentives to build iPhones in the United States. Trump revealed the information in a meeting on Tuesday with the New York Times. You can view a full transcript of that meeting here. The relevant part of the meeting regarding Apple is listed below: “I got a call from Tim Cook at Apple, and I said,…
