Some key features coming with Android 13 include the ability to customize third-party apps to match the phone’s wallpaper, per-app language settings, an updated media player, and improvements to Bedtime mode through wallpaper dimming and dark theme. On the security front, users can also select which photos and videos they want apps to access, and there are new protections against malicious apps that copy clipboard data. Applications now need explicit user permission to send notifications....

Eagerly waiting for Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie? Well, today Google has announced that the next version of Android will be called Kit Kat, and not Key Lime Pie, as rumored. The upcoming version of the OS will carry the version number Android 4.4, and not Android 5.0 as expected Android’s new leader, Sundar Pichai, also announced that our lovely little green robot is now running on more than 1 billion Android devices worldwide....

While the update brought a few new features of Android 8.1 to the device, the major bug was that once the system was updated, it would wipe your entire SMS history and would continue to wipe it every time you swipe the app to close it in the recent apps menu. Another major letdown was a bug that causes the OS to fail Google’s SafetyNet check. SafetyNet is a service which provides APIs to allow developers to check whether a device is tampered with, runs a custom ROM, or is infected with low-level malware....

It’s a trend Android users have come to accept. During the same period last nuary, Marshmallow had exactly the same 0.7 percent adoption rate as Nougat does now. On the contrary, more than 75 percent of iOS users have upgraded to iOS 10 since its launch in September, a figure higher than the past three versions of Android combined. Now, there’s no reason to think an Android release can ever reach such a lofty goal—there are just too many budget phones out there that will never see an upgrade—but it’s unfortunate to see so many flagships still dragging their feet on Nougat upgrades....

Android Root Malware Common in Third Party App Stores Trend Micro, found about 1,163 android APK’s contain malware’s with name as ANDROIDOS_ LIBSKIN.A. The security company also claimed that between January 29 and February 1, apps containing this malware have been download in 169 countries and surprisingly found on the popular third party app stores, Mobile9, Mobogenie, 9Apps and Aptoide. The security company said that they have contacted these third party app stores and informed them about the malware’s in their apps but they didn’t received any response from their side....

It is a short battle indeed. But it is Achilles who wins, slaying Bolagrius with a single stroke of his sword. You can see the whole sequence here. As Bolagrius falls, Achilles turns to the army arrayed against him and screams: “Is there no one else?” And is met by a deafening silence. The Apple Watch is a bit like that. Every year, we see other brands come out with smartwatches that on paper not only match the Apple Watch but have many more features and more often than not, lower price tags....

Also: M1 iPad Pro (2021) vs. M2 iPad Pro (2022): Is it worth the upgrade? The MagSafe mount magnetically attaches to the top of the computer with no other add-ons required. Working in either portrait or landscape mode(s), the mount gives users a more powerful and higher quality video camera for Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video calling systems. This accessory is aimed at working on MacBook laptops, but Belkin is also working on a similar forthcoming accessory that will work on monitors and iMacs....

But when Black Friday rolls around, all the usual rules go out the window. Prices for other products tend to drop in an effort to draw customers, and even Apple products aren’t exempt from the deals. In recent years, Apple has even rolled out promotions like gift cards to sweeten the pot for potential buyers. In honor of Black Friday, we’ve put together a guide on the best deals for Apple products....

To build our list of the best cities for tech jobs, we looked at salaries, the number of tech jobs, the percentage of the local workforce in tech, and gender equity. Best cities for tech jobs Computer and information technology jobs report high wages and strong projected growth. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the tech sector will add 667,600 new jobs from 2020-2030. But which cities are the most tech-friendly?...

Best Explainer Video Creator Apps Below we had selected some of the best apps according to user ratings, download rates and some of our personal experience. So have a look at these apps below. #1 Biteable This is the option in my simple how that actually asks the user some questions which can then be crafted into an amazing storyline. The intelligent algorithm inside this software makes the awesome stories based on your answers....

More and more households and businesses are becoming aware of sustainability efforts, allowing for sustainability jobs to flourish across different economic sectors. In 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected faster-than-average job growth for environmental scientists and specialists, hazardous materials removal workers, and environmental science and protection technicians from 2020 to 2030. An online degree in sustainability gives you a pathway to put your environmental consciousness to work. Take a look at the top sustainability degrees we found for 2022....

I really hope you already know that you need strong and unique passwords to keep hackers out of your online accounts. It doesn’t do you any good to have top-notch security that can be cracked with an easily-guessable password. For the best security, however, every account needs a different password as well. That way, if hackers figure out one password they won’t automatically get access to all your other accounts....

If you too wish to try your hand at PUBG and are looking to get yourself a phone that can run the game well, here’s our pick of phones that would provide you with the best performance while playing PUBG, under the price tag of Rs. 15,000. In order to make it easier for you, we are splitting the guide into two sections: Best phones to play PUBG under Rs....

Background The Bluetooth SIG ensures that the wireless communication standard shipped with over 5 billion devices around the world each year is up to spec. It allows audio streaming, data and file transfer, location services, and large-scale device networks. However, connections were mostly one-to-one, which meant that, unlike Wi-Fi, one device could only interact with one other device at a time using Bluetooth. With true-wireless earphones and headphones at every price point boosting the transition to wireless audio, it is no surprise that a one-to-many Bluetooth protocol is in the pipeline....

For those who need to focus during their workday or need optimal noise-canceling to complete their workout regimen at the gym, these earbuds are a great way to truly focus while accomplishing your tasks. They come with Bose’s signature volume-optimized EQ so your music will stay clear no matter the genre you’re listening to. Tap controls also make sure you can play, pause, and even start up your last Spotify session so you can keep enjoying your music and podcasts without delay....

Recently, a study has just discovered how a cyber crime can get our passwords and different private data, all through our own brain waves. This has been achieved thanks to the advances made in the field of “brain-machine” interactions, through which we are witnessing a new type of risk that affects the security of our data for its hacking due to the use of the brain waves. This has been discovered by Professor Nitesh Saxena from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who has been able to demonstrate through various studies that malicious software can use these waves to guess passwords and other private data of the users themselves....

However, what we can say will be at the end of next month when the service is closed. Users should bear in mind that, together with the closing, all the files of the service will be deleted. This has been reported by the company to users through an email that has been sent throughout this week. If you still have a track stored in this service, you have until the 30th of next month to download....

Bad news for owners of the Google Play edition of the HTC One M8. The Lollipop update for the handset, which was scheduled to roll out from today, has been delayed once again. The news was broken on Twitter by @moversi, who is the VP of Product Management at HTC. The delay has been apparently caused because the new software from HTC is still pending approval from Google. — Mo (@moversi) November 21, 2014 Hopefully, Google will approve the software sometime soon and allow HTC to roll out the update by next week....

It’s a key update that joins plenty of other improvements to Android phones tablets after a brief hiatus for our regular roundup (hey, even mobile tech writers who love the job need a vacation every now then). So check out what else is new exciting to ensure your phone is all up to speed. Each week, we compile all the major software updates to hit the Android ecosystem, including phones tablets on U....

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. Nexus April security update: Another month, another group of bugs squashed. posted the Nexus Security Bulletin this week it’s a doozy: 29 different vulnerabilities, which is much higher than normal....