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A relatively unknown feature that Google has introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat and Nexus 5 is an in-built pedometer. Like the iPhone 5s, the Nexus 5 has a dedicated motion co-processor that detects all your activity even when the screen of the device is switched off. On the official Android 4.4 KitKat page, Google mentions about the Moves app to take advantage of this feature. Sadly, the app also makes use of the GPS to track your steps which is not an efficient way and can drain your phone’s battery in just a few hours....

Vishing SMiShing Spy-Phishing Pharming Watering Hole Attacks SPAM What is Spy-Phishing? Spy-phishing is a variant of simple phishing, and refers to a type of attack that makes use of other threats, such as spyware or Trojans, which are downloaded into a system when a user clicks a phishing link. It is a malware that intends to “spy” on the user’s information, including their identity and financial credentials; hence the name “spy-phishing....

Reason: ‘unbelievably high’ piracy rate, according to the developer, Madfinger Games. This is a sad state of affairs, specially for small developers. Android has grown tremendously over the past two years. In spite of the issues like Fragmentation and monetization, most developers have continued to bring their apps on Google’s platform. You want to know why? Because Android is too big to ignore now But piracy is a major concern now....

Android lice tore into a pre-release build of Camera, found several new clues about what version 3.0 might include. The first is SmartBurst, which fires off a quick succession of photos with your camera. There’s a code string that spells out a new animation tool in pretty good detail: “Check out SmartBurst, a feature that intelligently captures interesting moments a GIF a collage. To activate, hold down the capture button in the rear-facing camera for as long as you’d like....

According to multiple reports is building its own infotainment system, which would be far more powerful than Android Auto. The clues come from references in the Android Compatibility Definition Document to something called Android Automotive. So what’s the difference between Android Auto what may be cooking up? Android Auto is essentially an app that connects to your car’s existing infotainment system. It’s made to link with your phone, which really drives everything....

As the name suggests, Oppo R7 Plus is the bigger size variant of the R7. The 6-inch screen has a 1080p FHD AMOLED display. Although Oppo has done well to cut down the bezels on the sides, the phone is still pretty wide to hold in one hand. Being metal clad, the R7 Plus weighs around 193g (exactly same as iPhone 6s Plus), but Oppo has done well to keep the weight below 200g despite the huge screen....

This year, Samsung could abandon it’s as usual plans and present its next generation Phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 6 in the middle of July instead of waiting for the show IFA which was held at Berlin in September as usual. A South Korean group predicts that the Galaxy Note 6 will be out in July this year with Android N onboard. This information still remains questionable because this version of the Android (Android N 7....

When Samsung launched the Galaxy S8 earlier this year, it also unveiled a new Gear VR, its VR headset, which supported the handset’s bezel-less display. Now, less than six months later, Samsung has again released a new variant of the Gear VR which is compatible only with the Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy Note 8’s Infinity Display is only 0.1-inch bigger than the 6.2-inch QHD+ panel of the Galaxy S8+....

Design While the Samsung Galaxy S7 has borrowed heavily from the S6 design wise, the Note7 begs to differ. Thanks to the shrouded metal body and the rounded edges Note7 now bears a resemblance to the Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge. Overall, I would have personally preferred the Note7 if it came with a more elegant design like it earlier used to. Display Samsung has been packing an impressive display units from quite some time, be it the S-series or the Note....

Looking forward to buying the 2016 flagship killer, the OnePlus 2? Well you will be glad to know that the handset has now gone up for sale across Europe and India from today. While the handset also went on sale in North America, customers in this region will have to wait for at least 2-3 weeks to get their hands on the device due to a delay in shipping the initial batch of the OnePlus 2 units for the country....

“The NTRU algorithm is believed to resist attacks enabled by future quantum computers and is paired with the X25519 ECDH key exchange (the previous default) as a backstop against any weaknesses in NTRU Prime that may be discovered in the future. The combination ensures that the hybrid exchange offers at least as good security as the status quo,” the release notes said. “We are making this change now (i.e. ahead of cryptographically-relevant quantum computers) to prevent ‘capture now, decrypt later’ attacks where an adversary who can record and store SSH session ciphertext would be able to decrypt it once a sufficiently advanced quantum computer is available....

As part of Opera 45, the new update allows you to pin messaging apps to the sidebar and open them with a click of a button. Additionally, you can permanently situate them and multitask between other tabs or windows. Currently, it supports the three leading apps including WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Telegram which I think should suffice most users’ needs. The feature is essentially a reformation of the web apps, so you don’t have to login or verify again if you’ve already....

A recent article on CNN talks about the possibility of some radical, positive changes being done to this issue. PayPal’s system is designed to fight fraudsters and to provide a very secure and safe platform to buy and sell things online. But sometimes they also make mistakes, as it was the case, so many times, with conference or event organizers that used PayPal to process ticket payments. In fact, there are many, many stories about how horrible was the experience with PayPal’s clumsy policy regarding frozen funds....

[clist id=”1470244973956″ post=”35735″] When you think of “cyber attacks,” what comes to mind? If you’re like a lot of people, you imagine hackers using lines and lines of code to launch super-sophisticated attacks against international corporations and governments. The truth, though, is that one of the most common forms of cybercrime is actually fairly simple. In fact, phishing is something anyone with an email address could attempt. This is why these attacks are so dangerous and why you absolutely must appreciate the threat they pose....

The Pixel Launcher is always a great attraction for Android users who like the look of the old Nexus and by extension of the new Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL that boast of having this Launcher that sets the trend in the rest of mobile. The design of the Pixel Launcher prepares changes Although some users have been noticing changes for a few weeks, now some interesting developments have been known around the design of the Pixel Launcher that could significantly change the experience of using one of the most important areas of this, such as the search bar....

In Summary Poco X3 Pro is a high-end variant of the Poco X3. Poco X3 Pro features a 6.67-inch LCD display and runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 chipset. Poco X3 Pro is available in three colors: Graphite Black, Steel Blue, and Golden Bronze. Poco X3 Pro: Design and Display Starting with the design, the Poco X3 Pro appears pretty much identical to the regular Poco X3: it features a Poco branding at the center and the same circular rear camera housing....

Prisma Like App To Convert Video Into Art In Android Using this app is really very easy as this app doesn’t have any difficult method and processes within that you need to go through so as to create your awesome videos. Follow the steps below to make the video art in your android. Steps To Convert Video Into Art In Android: First of all you need to download and install this app Artisto – Art Video Editor from Google Play store in your android....

From hacks and tricks to secret options, iOS and Android have hidden ways to get the most out of your most expensive accessory. If you own an Android phone, there’s a hack that you might find handy. If your phone is malfunctioning or you are curious to check out new features, you can locate a diagnostics menu to assist you. Certain Android smartphones have a secret menu, and we’ll show you how to find it....

Raspberry Pi, the credit card sized low cost mini-computer will be soon getting a proper Android port, according to a post on their official blog. Raspberry Pi has been making a lot of buzz for being very inexpensive (just $35) low-power computer designed to run Linux and other open source operating systems. Ever since Raspberry Pi was released, others like APC & Gooseberry have tried to come up with Android based mini computers....

Razer is about to make its first foray into the smartphone market. As we already mentioned, Razer is a well-known brand for gaming accessories, so we could expect that the device must come with maximum power to resist even the heaviest games in the market. However, the latest leak confirms its technical specifications, which are simply indicating that Razer is focused on gamers. Therefore, it will be the first smartphone oriented to meet, specifically, with the concerns of the players....