Android

Android devices come in a wonderful variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and capabilities. They can differ from one to another in terms of operating system-level features, pre-installed apps, and innovative interface experiments. Why is there such a difference?The Android Open Source Project gives device manufacturers a lot of leeway in creating unique features …

South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung may have another publicity nightmare on its hands. Following the controversy of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and its exploding batteries, and reports that the Samsung Galaxy S8’s facial recognition feature can be fooled with just a photo, now, a new report indicates that …

Google resurrected its Android One programme in India on Tuesday, when it found a new partner in Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi willing to launch a mid-tier stock Android-powered Mi A1 smartphone. But in doing so, it may have further blurred what Android One stands for. Make no mistake, Xiaomi Mi …

It is virtually impossible to stop folks from using their phones while driving, illegal and insanely dangerous though it may be. Thankfully, Google’s newly updated Android Auto now works in every car, not just a handful of models with fancy infotainment systems. (Your move, Apple. Seriously, what’s the hold-up?) Android …

Your PC’s operating system crashed, and the only chance of recovery is an ISO file flashed to a USB stick. But if you don’t have a spare PC to create installation media with, don’t worry. Android has you covered. Here’s how to recover your PC using your phone or tablet. …

Your web browser reveals a ton of information about who you are, where you go, and what you like. Here are the details it leaks whenever you go online, but there are a few precautions you can take when using popular mobile browsers on the go. While none of these …

Need to download something in a pinch? Peer-to-peer networking is probably the answer, but how do you download files through BitTorrent on Android? Several apps are available. Here’s how to use the best option available and download and share your files on BitTorrent. BitTorrent Is Not Illegal You might wonder …

Do you type faster than you write? You can put your handwriting and typing speed to the test with your next Google Search. Using your handwriting to search with Google.com has existed since a 2012 update to the search engine. Let’s see how you can enable the setting and use …