The latest build of Android N brings some nice improvements, while the Shield Tablet K1 update brings several fixes that should improve the gaming experience other use cases. Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices. Making sure your device is running the latest available software is a good housekeeping practice, ensuring you have the latest features with fewer bugs gaping security holes....

Market Statistics According to a recent comScore report, the number of Android users in the United States has increased to 36.4 percent while iPhone’s share, has dropped to second place with just about 26 percent market share, almost as equal as the number of BlackBerry users. It has also been foreseen by a lot of tech analysts that the number of Android users might increase by the end of the year....

So, do you have an old phone that the manufacturer or carrier has stopped pushing updates to? Then don’t worry about that as the CyanogenMod community could make your old phone alive. Yes, earlier if you all remember, we told you all that CyanogenMod 14 will arrive very soon and what are the devices this latest ROM will be available in the beginning which will be based on Android 7....

Each version of Android seems to bring changes to notifications—most recently, Nougat delivered direct replies bundling— it looks like Android O will continue to tweak the system. But 9to5’s tipsters didn’t supply any specifics as to what will be new or different, though it infers from a separate Andromeda rumor that will involve syncing across devices, which would certainly be a welcome change. The site has also been told that will be adding app icon badges for active notifications....

It’s available to back on Kickstarter right now, with a “super” early bird price of $429. After the super early pricing runs out, the early bird pricing will go up to $499. The full retail price of the printer after the Kickstarter closes and its starts shipping will be $759. AnkerMake plans to start shipping orders in September. The M5 is loaded with features that are sure to catch the eyes of 3D printing enthusiasts....

Last week, Some new trademarks from Apple also detailed that the software which is going to run this headset will be called “xrOS,” so Apple is planning significant new specialties such as its own App Store. Apple AR/VR Headset Shipment Delay: All Details According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there will be a delay in mass shipments of Apple’s mixed-reality headset, and this shipment will begin by the second half of 2023....

LG had already announced that the carrier variants of the G3 in the United States will not feature wireless charging, and instead users were required to purchase the Quick Circle case to gain this functionality. AT&T, however, has included wireless charging support on its variant of the G3. The problem? Its a standard that no one has ever heard of. AT&T is a member of the Powers Matters Alliance and has included PMA wireless charging capability on its variant of the G3....

This allows devs to give out a code that’s then redeemed in the ay Store for free downloads or in-app upgrades. According to the developer console help page, devs are allowed a total of 500 promo codes per quarter. The 500-code limit includes any combination of app giveaways or in-app promos, though unused codes don’t carry over to the next quarter. offered up a few suggestions for how the codes could be put to use:...

Smartphones and wireless cellular services are now essential for businesses to compete in today’s market and broad coverage is an expectation. After T-Mobile’s recent acquisition of Sprint, the US market is dominated by Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Each of these carriers offers various plan options for businesses of all sizes. 5G continues to roll out across the US, but reliable LTE service is still essential to getting work done. The pricing for business service is competitive, and as someone who has been in the industry for decades, it is amazing to see the reasonable pricing for such fast service that reaches across the nation....

I’m very pleased to have joined the team of contributors to InfoSec Institute Resources. My security background is less technical and more managerial and procedural, based upon a former career in the British civil service that included security officer roles at various levels. I’m now a US resident and have set up my own security consultancy here. I hope some of my views on the earlier days of information assurance and security will be useful....

Version 1.1 of the Android ar app cleans up the interface loads in some new features, like letting you pair with several watches enabling your watch to stay connected over -Fi. is also using the update as a chance to remind you about letting your watch count your steps save that info in Fit. Most watches have -Fi capabilities, but they’ve been dormant without the software support. If that’s the case for your watch this update should flip it on....

There’s a big pile of Marshmallows floating down the Android update river this week. The V10 is one of many flagships that will get all the goodies that come with Android 6.0. th so much good news, let’s jump into it right away. Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U.S. carriers, unlocked phones, Android ar smartwatches, Android TV devices....

It looks like Google is all set to bring the ability to mirror content from Android devices to its $35 HDMI streamer – Chromecast – very soon. As discovered by Koushik Dutta, the patches in Android 4.4.1 indicate that Google is working on bringing this feature to Chromecast very soon. Apart from the patches, the Android 4.4.1 update also renamed the Miracast settings option to only ‘Cast screen’, further confirming the fact that this feature is going to land sooner than later....

For an OS meant for smartphones and smart devices, Android can surprisingly fail at some very basic tasks. This includes the ability to set a custom ringtone or notification sound which is unnecessarily complex in stock Android. Instead of simply being able to set any audio file as a ringtone or notification sound, stock Android requires users to place the file in /sdcard/Notifications, /sdcard/Ringtones, and /sdcard/Alarms. While some OEMs have made this process easier with their skins, Google never actually bothered to make such a simple thing easier for users of stock Android....

The 12th iteration of the hugely popular Android operating system isn’t expected to be released for another few months. To satisfy the cravings of those waiting with bated breath, several new features were just released to tide users over. Last week Google released Pixel-specific updates in a Pixel Drop, and it’s now the turn for the rest of the Android ecosystem to get additional features. Here are some of the exciting new add-ons....

Or maybe you loved your Samsung Galaxy but now the iPhone 11 is calling your name. Switching from Android to iPhone or iPhone to Android is such a hassle; it can’t possibly be worth it, right? Tap or click here for 10 Android tips and tricks. What if we told you it’s actually very easy to switch between Androids and iPhones? You can easily transfer data from one OS to the other....

Global fintech investments dropped from $111.2 billion in the second half of last year, with 2,980 deals inked in the first half of 2022, according to KPMG’s latest Pulse of Fintech report. The figures comprised venture capital, private equity, and merger and acquisition (M&A) deals. The Americas drew in $39.4 billion of overall investments, down from $59.7 billion in the second half of last year, while EMEA raked in $26....

The all-new Translate app, as its name suggests, is a translation utility for iPhones that allows you to translate text and speech between different languages. It offers support for 11 languages and features an offline mode for text and voice translations. If you are just getting started with iOS 14 and want to try out Translate, or if you use Google Translate and are planning to give Apple’s offering a try, here’s a guide to help you navigate your way through either situation in a better way....

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A seller will typically start an online store through Shopify or a similar platform. Then, they create an account with suppliers like Sprocket or AliExpress. After that, they’ll list their products for sale — without ever seeing the physical products. Tap or click here for shopping text scams spreading right now. After a buyer places an order, the details go to Sprocket or AliExpress, which ships out the product. However, there are a few risks you need to know about if you buy from dropshippers....