The issue of apps that drain battery or hog too much memory space on an Android device has been an irksome one for quite some time. When you also have apps that check for updates leading to more battery consumption, you have to be prepared to shed battery power quicker than you would have thought. Purdue engineers find a solution In an attempt to solve this issue, engineers at the Purdue University did an analysis of the consumption pattern of Android devices and they studied more than 2000…
The HTC One M8 was the first major smartphone to have dual cameras. A new rumor claims that Samsung is looking to add dual cameras to its upcoming S7. That rumor comes from a Korean news site and gained traction throughout September. Many people think the rumor is just one of many S7 rumors we’ll be subjected to before the phone is finally officially announced. Other people, however, believe this is a legitimate possibility for Samsung. On the HTC One M8, the dual lens cameras give…
Looking for the hottest new apps to download on Android this week? Here are the top 5 most influential new apps of the week according to our proprietary algorithm that considers downloads, news headlines, and social media buzz: 5) FIFA 16 Ultimate Team (Free) FIFA 16 Ultimate Team is this year’s mobile version of the internationally-celebrated soccer franchise. The game is available to everyone for free on the Google Play Store. Some of the improvements over last year’s version…
Apple’s attempt to wean away Android users to it through the introduction of a new app seems to have boomeranged. The app known as Move to iOS that is available free of cost and aimed at easing the migration of contacts, photos and so on from Android to the iOS has attracted many bad reviews and ironically from Android users. Low rating on Play Store Apple fans will be dismayed to know that the rating of this app on the Play Store is at a low 1.8. Over 6000 users have rated the app with a…
With the release of the latest Android OS, the Marshmallow getting closer, there are many users who are anxious to know what they should expect out of it. The excitement though is much lesser as compared to the time before the release of the Lollipop. Nevertheless, there are 5 features that are worth anticipating as under: The USB-C – this connector will allow much faster charging of the device and its working with your computer is expected to be far better. Very often we have had…
Google has not been able to for some reason address its vulnerability issues when it comes to Stagefright as yet. Despite rolling out patches and security updates, the problems continue for even Nexus users who thought they had seen the last of them. Nexus patch related flaw irking users Indeed, researchers have identified issues of a serious nature dogging the patches that were rolled out on Nexus gadgets. The main problem seems to be the inability of the app to detect flaws that are…
There is a lot of expectation and hype around the OnePlus 2 phone. In all probability, this model too will become as popular as its predecessor since it is more than likely there will be many more exciting features for the user. The makers have been testing the specifications for quite some time now and it is expected they would have sorted out the bugs by now. The launch of this phone is going to be different. There will be no mega event with the press. Instead, the event would be streamed…
The Galaxy S7 is still a few months away, but that doesn’t mean that the rumor mill isn’t heating up. Today, we’re rounding up all the things we (think we) know about the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7. Samsung Galaxy S7 Release Date This is usually the easiest part about the new Galaxy S to predict: ever since the original Galaxy S smartphone, Samsung has released its phones according to a similar release cycle. In recent years, Samsung has showcased the new versions of its flagship…
Last year’s OnePlus One was advertised as a “flagship killer.” OnePlus has taken the same approach with this year’s OnePlus Two. What’s new on the OnePlus Two? Here’s everything you need to know about the newest Chinese flagship killer. Priced at $329 for an Unlocked Version (Although You Need an Invite Code) The OnePlus Two is easily the cheapest high-end flagship on the market today, priced at just $329 USD for the 16GB version (which comes with 3GB of RAM) and $389 for the…
Android slowing you down? Maybe your phone just needs some tender love and care. Here’s how to easily speed up your Android in 30 seconds or less. 7) Disable Unnecessary Apps We’ll start with an easy one. Yes, this fix is easy. But you’re probably not taking full advantage of it like you should. Take a look through your Application Manager and check out all of the apps you haven’t used in months (or never opened once, like ChatON). Modern Androids don’t always let you…
