The impact on you: Many of the newest features for Android come not through Android updates, but ay Services. This bypasses Android’s fragmentation, which prohibits most users from getting the latest version of the operating system. Marshmallow, for example, sts at just 0.5 percent, according to the latest Android distribution numbers. Features galore th this new update, developers can now specify more content to be shared from their app. As an example, if a developer has a cooking app, they can customize the sharing feature so you can include the entire contents of a recipe through an email....

It was slightly less than four years ago, when Asus, a Taiwan-based brand better known in India for its computer hardware (and making the Google Nexus 7 tablet!), surprised everyone when it launched the Asus ZenFone 5, an Android smartphone that laid siege to the likes of the Moto G with its excellent design, hardware, and software. This was not Asus’ first sally in smartphone waters – the company had launched some Windows Mobile devices in the past, some of which were surprisingly affordable (it had a model for around Rs 10,000 with a stylus, which, in 2007, was a big deal!...

This TV is a great option for anyone who wants a great picture but doesn’t want to pay a high price for one. With 600 nits of brightness and over 48 dimming zones, the specialized FilmMaker Mode preserves films as their directors wanted them to be shown. This special mode disables all post-processing so you can see the films in their original frame rates, colors, and even aspect ratios. FilmMaker Mode aside, the TV comes with Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut and can display over a billion colors on the 75-inch screen....

Technology is constantly changing, evolving and advancing, making it hard to determine what your needs are when sorting through the newest operating systems and top-of-the-line displays. Do you even know if you want a Windows or Mac computer? Tap or click here to find out which is best for your lifestyle. While buying a new laptop can feel overwhelming, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re on the market for a new computer, try to avoid the seven big mistakes most people make....

Call of Duty: Mobile offers a free-to-play version of the game with inspiration from the Black Ops and Modern Warfare franchises. It is being developed by Activision and Tencent and will be available in different Beta phases across Europe, North America, and South America. For which, interested users can sign up for the Beta on their official website. The game would be available to download for Free on both Android and iOS and will feature different game modes like – Free4All, Search & Destroy, Team Deathmatch, and Frontline....

But it’s not just restaurants and bars that are losing business during this global pandemic. Retailers have also seen a huge decline in shoppers, which is why many brick and mortar stores are closing — at least until further notice. Stores like Apple, Abercrombie & Fitch, Fossil, Nike and more have all decided to shut down retail locations. COVID-19 impacting online sales RELATED: Bing’s coronavirus map tracks cases, deaths and recoveries The company announced it will no longer allow third-party sellers to sell anything other than household staples and medical supplies in the U....

After a very successful experiment with Android Nougat, this testing program has now come to an end, paving the way for the Beta program of Android O. It was with its Beta program that the tech giant Google developed and evaluated all the news that was creating for Android Nougat. With every new release it was launching, not only between different builds but also new versions of Android, it gave the community the chance to validate the changes....

It is expected that multitasking in Android N will be main objective of the upcoming Android N. Last December, Google confirmed that the Android N will include support for “split screen multitasking” which will let the users to run two different apps simultaneously. Google’s director for consumer, Andrew Bowers said that “We’re working on lots of things right now for N that, of course, we wish we had, you know, yesterday, but we’d spoil the surprise of N if we shared all of them....

Google asks you to authenticate account whenever you log in to a new device or restore your device. Users are required to punch in their Google password and authenticate their account on Android. Google has decided to expedite the authentication process by using the fingerprint sensor on your phone. The new feature was announced on Google Security Blog. Starting now you can use fingerprint to authenticate Google account on your Android....

Now the Cupertino company, Apple has patented an on-screen fingerprint recognition technology based on acoustic images. Among the companies that have the most patents registered, the tech giant Apple, not being the largest, but undoubtedly one of the largest and most promising, and the technologies used depend less and less on third parties. Fingerprints under screen based on acoustic images The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the tech giant Apple on Tuesday a patent for fingerprint-associated acoustic imaging technology to replace existing Touch ID optical readers, bolstering rumors that the iPhone’s Home button will not have a long life....

Still confused about what is Force Touch? Well, let’s fix that. Apple was already ahead of the competition when it came to touchpads. If you know Apple well enough, you would know that Apple rarely comes up with brand-new technology, instead, they make existing implementations better in such a way that makes it the best implementation ever. Enter Apple Force Touch. This feature combines a capacitive screen with a Haptic feedback system and is implemented on the touchpad of the new MacBooks....

It’s annoying — and it definitely happens. Unexpected notifications can happen at embarrassing times, too, like during a meeting. Tap or click here for a guide to navigating your phone’s Do Not Disturb feature when you need silence. Do Not Disturb mutes your phone, but Sleep Mode is an upgrade for your entire life. Apple introduced Sleep Mode with iOS 14 and watchOS 7 through the Health app, and it’s a game-changer....

But new information has emerged and realizes that the tech giant Apple may be preparing the end of the iPad mini, for reasons that turn out to be obvious. It was the media site BGR that advanced with the information that soon the tech giant Apple will abandon the iPad mini. This information comes from within Apple itself, from a contact directly linked to this process. The causes pointed to the end of the iPad turns out to be logical and are a reaction to what the market and Apple, in particular, has to offer....

The solution is to rip out your consumer-grade Wi-Fi and replace it with something more robust. A lot more robust. Such as the Meshforce M3s Mesh Wi-Fi router kit. And now you can pick up this kit for less. Must read: Apple Silicon M1 is everything Apple promised – so what’s next? Simultaneous Dual-band WiFi (5GHz: 802.11ac up to 867Mbps, and 2.4GHz: 802.11n/g/b up to 300Mbps)Support for up to 60 devicesEasy to set-up from a smartphone or tablet (iOS, iPadOS, and Android)Huge 6,000 sq ft coverage with seamless roaming between satellitesSupport for internet speeds up to 1000MbpsAll ports support Gigabit Ethernet Guest Wi-Fi and Parental Control...

To stay aware of the expanded weight, the Bluetooth standard is getting an overhaul, with longer range, quicker speeds, and work organizing all in progress for 2016. Its velocity will likewise be multiplied from its present most extreme of around 25Mbps, to empower speedier information moves in basic applications, for example, restorative gadgets. The Bluetooth SIG additionally plans to acquaint the capacity with use Bluetooth to fabricate cross section systems, which means more gadgets or sensors can interface together over a more extensive territory at present it can just unite seven gadgets to one expert gadget....

Between all the major platforms, there’s a glut of excellent horror movies to lose yourself in — just in time for Halloween chills to wriggle their way into our hearts and homes. Check out our carefully-curated list below for a taste of what you can’t miss this Halloween: Netflix One of the most ubiquitous streaming options available (Netflix) is home to a nice variety of different flicks to enjoy. From originals that’ll creep you out of your seat (“In The Tall Grass“) to foreign films (“Train to Busan”) that you won’t soon forget, there’s a little something on Netflix for everyone....

Capitan is a new such app that is touted as the first smart shopping list that that learns as you use it and saves you time and money. Currently available for iOS and Android users, the comes with the bold purpose of helping you never forget anything at the store, thus preventing you from taking this annoying extra trips. The concept is very simple – you create and share shopping lists with friends or family very easy....

There is no easy answer because it really depends on your budget. You also have to consider whether you always have to get the latest of anything or whether you’re satisfied with what you have. Here’s an overview of all three devices so you know what the differences are. Scroll down for a snappy breakdown of the different gadgets at your disposal. I’ll explain how they work — and what you need to keep in mind before you buy....

That’s been the story of the Galaxy Note 4 Note ge, which will finally get Android 5.1 a full eight months after the software’s release. A couple of other Android phones are also getting some new software this week, though it’s only the lish version of the G4 that will see Marshmallow. Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U....

Recently, some modifications submitted for the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) show that the tech giant Google may be preparing to launch a new feature, along with the long-awaited Android P, which will allow the recording of calls. The functionality that some Android already have Although no one has mentioned the existence of a public API that allows programmers to implement the recording of calls in their applications, you can see that this should be Google’s intention....