But development for premium Android tablets waned. Even if they had sold relatively well, they would have represented a small fraction of the number of Android smartphones. Developers had a far greater vested interest in ensuring that their development time was devoted to covering a wide base of the latter. And while Apple relentlessly exhorted developers to optimize their apps for the iPad, Google long saw the best approach as a scalable interface that developers largely ignored, even after Google thought to tout tablet optimization in Google Play....

The current “ANDROID” word mark that you see in Android devices and Google’s website has remained the same ever since the OS was originally introduced some 5.5 years back. However, it looks like Google is finally set to give its word mark an overhaul, if a leaked LG G Watch boot animation from @upleaks is to be believed. The new style has a clean and friendly look to it than the current logo, which instantly makes it more appealing....

Apple Channels The new Apple TV app can be accessed on Apple TV 4K, iPad and iPhone and content can be consumed both online and offline. The service consists of content ranging across genres right from sports to news and shows, all integrated in one place so it’s easier to find what you want to watch without much effort. Another advantage is that your cable TV operator’s services or even internet TV shows will be merged with Apple channels or online services....

Less than 24 hours ago, Sprint became the first American operator to announce a launch date and price point (January 31st; $300) for LG’s experimental curved smartphone, the G Flex. Today it’s AT&T’s turn. They’re going to offer the phone at the same $300 price point, but they’ll be offering it a full week earlier: January 24th. Also in the news, LG themselves have announced that the G Flex will launch in 20+ European countries....

As a result, electric scooters and electric bikes are becoming a convenient choice for those who want to avoid the stresses related to automobile ownership. Additionally, the popularity of electric scooters has also grown with our increased awareness of pollution and desire to reduce carbon emissions. The electric scooters below are best for uncomplicated travel in a limited area, which is particularly helpful in the age of social distancing. These electric scooters are a far cry from those “push along” scooters from childhood; today’s popular electric scooters are vehicles with solid frames and tires, powerful batteries, and the capability to withstand harsh road conditions....

Alright, it’s not completely fair that I tested the Px7 S2 alongside Sony’s dashingly-attractive INZONE H9, but the Bowers & Wilkins headset prides itself on audio performance more than anything else – and it certainly delivers on that front. Priced at $399, the second-generation Px7 is closer than ever to being a Sony WH-1000XM or Bose QuietComfort competitor. It helps that both Sony and Bose have upped the cost of their respective noise-canceling headsets, giving more room for consideration to brands like Bowers & Wilkins....

Security Watch out for this triple-pronged PayPal phishing and fraud scam How to find and remove spyware from your phone The best VPN services: How do the top 5 compare? How to find out if you are involved in a data breach -- and what to do next The 5 best browsers for privacy: Secure web browsing Sixty-three percent of organizations were breached in the past year, 4% more than the year before....

You’ve never heard of Novaled. It’s OK, neither have I. According to their website, however, we should all know about them since their mission statement is to make “customers’ OLED visions a reality“. But what does that even mean? According to The Korea Herald, the German company specializes in “materials used to light up smartphone and television screens“. Samsung apparently wants these guys, and they’re willing to spend $200 million or more to make it happen....

The Samsung Galaxy S5 is known for several built-in features like the heart rate monitor, the camera and the fingerprint scanner. What we didn’t know though was that the Korean manufacturer is also bundling a ton of goodies along with the device in a dedicated app known as ‘Galaxy Gifts’. This includes paid subscriptions to several sites, magazines and free credit to spend on popular games (in-app purchasing). Samsung has done this for over two years now, so it’s no surprise that the tradition continues with their new flagship....

That’s among the conclusions of a study from Cambridge University that sought to quantify just how bad the Android security situation had become. To compile the data, the group of researchers published a Data Analyzer app to the ay Store. ong with giving a lot of people the ability to participate, it ensured that phones without ay services that are targeted at emerging markets weren’t calculated into the results. As a result, the team acquired data from 20,000 different Android devices, with most being from major manufacturers like Samsung, G, HTC, Motorola....

Unless you have enough cash saved up to pay for your new ride, you’ll need an auto loan or personal loan to finance the purchase. And if you’re feeling adventurous or are having trouble qualifying for such loans, you may even weigh the pros and cons of buying a car on a credit card. [This article was first published on The Simple Dollar in 2020. It was updated in March 2022....

The talk of ghosts has been around for many, many years, and there are even television shows dedicated to finding them. Whether you truly think they exist is entirely up to you, but even if you don’t there are still plenty of things that happen that should at least make you wonder. There is a photo that has been going around the internet causing even the most serious of doubters to at least question if ghosts are real....

rld of Goo ($4.99) ants vs. Zombies ($0.99) ex ($4.99) Zombie Gunship ($0.99) Visible Body ($30) The offer is good through November 1. It could be a good way to burn off that sugar high from the excessive amount of cy you’ll gorge on during Halloween. If this isn’t enough cheap stuff to fill your time, check out our roundup of the best Halloween apps or these spooky games from Humble Bundle....

Android and iOS are as vulnerable to security exploits as just about any other piece of code out there, irrespective of the numerous safety measures taken by companies. While Apple is able to roll out updates to its iOS devices at once to quickly patch any exploit, the situation is completely different in the Android ecosystem. Once a security exploit is discovered in Google’s mobile OS and made public, the company quickly rolls out security patches within a few weeks for its Nexus devices....

When you connect to a Wi-Fi network on your Android device, you are able to see how strong the connection is before you connect. This can help a user choose between multiple public hotspots, depending on Wi-Fi coverage. Now, Google has announced that Android 8.1 will allow users to actually not only how strong the connection is, but see just how fast the connection is, too. Users will be able to see a brief description of a network’s speed before they connect, which will certainly help when choosing an open hotspot....

That said, while the latest version of the OS has tweaked the notification panel in a hful of ways, a vast majority of users will still feel right at home. It doesn’t take long to learn the new changes. Quicker quick settings ssibly the most obvious change in the notification panel is in the way you access quick settings. In Android 4.4 KitKat, you tapped on a small icon in the upper-right to reveal a grid of settings....

These AirPods have better sound, longer battery life, and are more sustainable than their predecessor, the AirPod Pros. During Apple Far Out event, Tim Cook announced called them, “The most advanced AirPods yet.” AirPods Pro 2: Release date The AirPods Pro 2 will be available for purchase online on Sept. 9, 2022. In-store availability will begin Sept, 23, 2022. It has been three years since Apple released a new in-ear headphone model, with the latest being the drop of the AirPods Pro in 2019....

For years, Apple has been one of the biggest opponents to the “right to repair movement.” Between government lobbying and warranty changes, the company fought tooth and nail to prevent users and third-party repair shops from fixing Apple products without its guidance and parts. But for the first time ever, it looks like Apple is ready to leave its old repair policy in the past. In a statement, Apple has revealed that it’s finally started allowing third parties to repair their products — with genuine parts to boot....

The new AirPower mat can be used to charge the iPhone 8, iPhone 8s, Watch Series 3 and the iPhone X. It supports Qi wireless charging which is the same protocol that Samsung has been using for its devices. That being said the AirPower mat is not yet available and Apple is still working on the same. The best part, however, is that the mat offers fast charging and can charge all the three devices simultaneously....

Although Google and Apple have released the API for contact tracing to their respective devices, the two companies are not responsible for developing apps that do the actual work. Instead, they’re leaving that task for local developers and health authorities to tailor to their specific populations. Tap or click here to see how the contact tracing API works. But now, as several of these apps get close to an official release, security researchers are concerned that they may be opening up smartphones to potential breaches of privacy and data....