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These fake apps are often made for new users who have recently joined the platform. In fact, you will find several clones of popular apps on the Google Play store with the same name and the same icons. These type of apps tricks Android users into downloading it and then bombards them with ads. Well, fake apps have been lately creating lots of issues for the company. Past year, we have seen a fake version of WhatsApp that was downloaded over 1 million times....

However, the Zoom app is going to shut down in August for Chromebooks. The Zoom app is showing a notice for Chromebooks informing the app will be shut down in August 2022. So, the Chromebook users will have to use the new Zoom app PWA to join meetings on ChromeOS. Users Can Use Zoom Progressive Web App (PWA) on Chromebook The notice says, please use the new Zoom for Chrome PWA to join meetings on Chromebook....

While the Pixel 3 looks the same as the Pixel 2 from behind, Google has a new trick up its sleeve. The Pixel 3 now has an all-glass back. The two-tone color effect is achieved by a new matte coating over the glass. The two phones now come in three different color options, cheekily named Clearly White, Just Black and Not Pink. The two old white and black versions are mostly the same, with some tweaked accent colors....

Ever since last year, Xiaomi has started launching multiple smartphones in short interval of time. Previously, the Chinese OEM used to unveil only a handful of devices in yearly cycles. However, increasing competition in both homeland and abroad has forced the OEM to follow a different strategy. Thus, it isn’t a surprise to see the company working on the Redmi Note 5 in such a short span of time. The leaked specs on Weibo indicate that the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 will be a slightly upgraded version of the recently launched Note 5A....

But when any technological steps forward, there is almost always a drawback. And in the case of smart TVs, the downsides hinder on your privacy. Yes, just like how smartphones keep tabs on your usage and spending habits, smart TVs often snitch back to their makers with reports of what you’re watching and for how long. This data is then compiled and sold to marketers and content providers, which allows them to craft more material to get you hooked....

This information is accessed by the Google’s ‘Activity Recognition’, a feature of the built-in Android devices that in a fraction of seconds, concludes the type of activity, the report said. For example, if you are walking from the subway station to the office, the Activity Recognition obtains information of the location via sensor, gyroscope, proximity and other sensors to locate your location in real time and understand the type of activity, that is, on foot, and based on what’s happening to the phone itself and not only that even it also reveal the estimated time of the user on his/her screen....

But how secure is your smartphone against would-be snoopers and hackers? I hope you’re using some kind of security system on your gadget to protect your privacy. Surprisingly, over one-third of smartphone users don’t even bother to use even the simplest 4-digit passcode to secure their gadgets. Now that’s one security lapse that you shouldn’t ever do. Currently, there are a number of ways to lock and unlock our phones – face scans, thumbprints, irises, passcodes, patterns, and more....

No, there are a couple of logical links which has led to this profound trend. The factor which has had the most critical impact on this shift is China’s smartphone market itself. You see, the majority of these new phones are from Chinese OEMs, and that’s no coincidence. Even Razer, which while is based out of the United States, has a significant share in regions like Hong Kong as far as gaming equipment is concerned....

In Summary Embargoes used to be simple documents, informing reviewers of the date and time after which they could write about a product or service. However, they have of late become so complex that reviewers are literally told what they can cover on which date. Multiple embargoes definitely mean more coverage. And sometimes they are smartly used to disrupt the product launch of competing brands. The embargo was simple: certain members of the media were given access to a product before its release date and were asked not to write about it until a certain, which often was the release date....

For its price, Xiaomi’s latest handset — the Mi 4 — packs in quite a punch. The company has also laid emphasis on the build quality this time around and the Mi 4 comes with chamfered steel edges. If you are wondering whether the Mi 4 packs enough power under the hood or not, check out its tech specs below to find out. Xiaomi Mi 4 tech specs

Xiaomi has always denied reports and rumors of it entering the smartphone market in the United States. Despite the company’s products being renowned for their specs and value for money ratio, Xiaomi has shied away from one of the largest smartphone market in the world. However, that might change as soon as 2017 if an interview of Hugo Barra, Xiaomi’s Global VP, with Engadget is anything to by. Hugo has revealed in the interview that Xiaomi has started testing its phones in the United States....

YouTube Music YouTube Music collectively offers a huge variety of songs, albums, playlists, radio etc along with a wide catalog of remixes, live performances, covers, etc personalized, at a single place. All these features will be available in the Free plan, with a Paid membership – YouTube Music Premium, that specifically allows ad-free music experience, with the ability to play music in the background, and download songs offline, starting at Rs 99 per month....

But now, WhatsApp beta update 2.22.7.4 shows a new feature ‘Keep and Unkeep Disappearing messages’ by which you can take complete control of disappearing messages. This feature is currently seen by WABetaInfo 2.22.7.4 version. The update is currently under development and is supposed to roll out to beta testers, followed by all users in the upcoming days. WhatsApp Beta revealed Keep and Unkeep Disappearing Messages WhatsApp introduced disappearing messages feature to just makes sure you don’t leave a digital copy of the things you want to say and then forget on the instant messaging service....

Following the announcement of the latest Android update — the first that doesn’t share its name with a dessert — the first eligible devices were the Google Pixel, Google Essential, OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7T Pro. For everyone else, updates are projected to come in waves throughout the remainder of the year, and for some phone owners, into the first quarter of 2020… and beyond. Look below for your device OnePlus 6 & 6T At the time of publication, the OnePlus 6 began receiving updates; however, they were paused to address an issue with the fingerprint scanner....

If you need access to significant computing power on the go, but don’t want to have to drag a laptop around, an Apple iPad Air is an excellent alternative. You can accomplish major tasks with this one-pound device. Of course, they tend to be pretty expensive when first released, but you can get all the same features that made the original great in this Apple iPad Air 16GB - Space Gray (Grade B Refurbished: Wi-Fi Only) Bundle....

It’s a fun way to see memories. It’s nice to do on your phone when bored instead of yet again glancing at Twitter. Get Smart About Storage There’s no SD card option with the Pixel, so you’re stuck with the storage included in the model you buy. Whether you get the 32GB or 128GB version. You’ll want to keep an eye on the space as it fills up. See Who’s Calling and Avoid Spam Calls Block Visual Disturbances, like Notification Pop-Ups Mobile Friendly Reading in Chrome One of the first links I opened in Chrome on the day I got my Pixel included a surprise....

Design and User Interface It seems that MIUI 7 is designed to satisfy the craving for customization, it comes with five-new UI (not themes) that the company claims are tailor made to suit an individual’s lifestyle. The Ocean Breeze UI is for folks who are relaxed and want to enjoy their holidays, the Pink Blush is for all the ladies out there, the Rose UI is once again a classy mishmash of design elements and the High life is for the Business folks....

When you wear something every day, you want to be sure it really works for you. That’s why Android Wear offers countless design choices, so you can find the watch that fits your style. Want a round watch with a more classic look? Feel like a new watch band? How about changing things up every day with watch faces from artists and designers? With Android Wear you can do all of that....

Maybe you’re still working on an old laptop that drives you up the wall daily. I make it simple to pick the best new laptop. Tap or click to take a quick quiz and get my handpicked recommendations based on your needs. With some devices, it’s not so obvious when we need a newer model. Your home’s router, for instance, might work OK — but if it’s several years old, your network security is at risk and it’s also probably slowing down your internet speeds....

Why Restart Is Required? How It Fix Most Of the Problems? If you ever contacted tech support, then you might have heard a question ‘Did you restart your computer’. Very often we have been told to restart something, be it your PC, television, smartphone, internet mode, or whatever other devices you are using. In fact, most of us are used to hearing it by now. However, have you ever wondered how a simple restart could fix anything?...