If you unlock your Android handset using a pattern, you should consider using a PIN code instead. Because new research shows that Android unlock patterns are really not secure. If no one sees you swiping your finger over your screen then you may be OK, but how many of us even try to hide it? […]
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Wi-Fi has become ubiquitous these days. You can even use various services to find free Wi-Fi hotspots near you. While this is mostly a boon, it also means that there are way too many signals competing in the same space. Your smartphone factors in various details like signal strength, Wi-Fi’s security level, network stability, etc. […]
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Yes, Google has a yet another rebrand. This time, Google is pooling in all of its Android-related security features and putting them under a new umbrella: Google Play Protect. This means there’s a new home and name for some of the features you’re already familiar with. Plus new features based on new security technologies. Android […]
Continue ReadingGoogle has updated the Android YouTube app to provide HDR video to certain handsets. Find out which ones! Read the full article: Google Beings Major YouTube HDR Rollout for Android Mobile App MakeUseOf
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There aren’t many Android launchers that work great right out of the box. This is a side effect of Android being so open and customizable. Launchers try to be their best most customizable selves, but this can end up alienating new users who just want a seamless experience without jumping through a dozen hoops first. […]
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Most advanced Android users know that sideloading lets you gain access to all kinds of apps not in the Google Play Store. Even if Google deems an app unfit, like the Amazon Appstore, you can still enjoy it without limitation. However, allowing apps from unknown sources onto your device can prove dangerous. Even if you only install […]
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