A quick recap, the QuadRooter makes way into the host device by using an app. Invariably you need to enable “Unknown Sources” from the settings and sideload the app. We had earlier warned Android users against sideloading the apps but now the Verify Feature app seems to provide an added degree of protection against such attacks. Android Central has got an affirmation from Google stating that the Verify App indeed protects and blocks apps along with the QuadRooter....

Both, Live Transcribe and Sound Amplifier will come pre-installed on Pixel 3 devices. Whereas, other Android smartphone users can download the Live Transcribe app off of the Play Store. It is currently rolling out as a beta app and will be supported on devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop, whereas, the Sound Amplifier can be used on any device that is currently running on Android 9.0 Pie. Unlike, Live Transcribe, Sound Amplifier isn’t a standalone app, rather it is much like a tool that can be found in the accessibility settings of the phone....

As Google says, an archive of all public communities will become available but starting from today, it will be impossible to create an Orkut account. Also, by removing Orkut permanently from your Google account, your posts or name won’t be included in the community archive. Also, former Orkut users will be unable to log in or export their photo albums to Google+ once the service gets closed. This is an unexpected move, as it would’ve made more sense for Google to allow this, and it would’ve helped to increase the number of active Google Plus users, as well....

What’s interesting about the IFA convention is that we’re seeing more hybrid models than ever, proof that you are much more productive with a keyboard attached to your tablet. We’re not sure if you’ll go for a pen or stylus, as well, but the fact that so many big names decided to launch hybrid models with Windows 8 is obviously based on careful analysis on customer’s demand. If you want to get a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, then you should keep an eye on our similar list....

If you’re new to the Mac world, chances are you probably aren’t aware of many of these gestures. So to help you get started, here are all the Mac trackpad gestures you should know about to get the most out of the trackpad. What Are Multi-Touch Gestures on the Mac? Multi-touch gestures are essentially tap, swipe, or spread gestures that you perform with one or more fingers on your Mac’s built-in or external trackpad to perform certain macOS operations....

The Honor 9N changes that. The latest device from Huawei’s sister brand follows in the footsteps of its namesake the Honor 9 Lite when it comes to democratizing a perceived premium feature. The 9 Lite had made the glass back affordable. And the 9N does the same for the notched display, making it accessible to the mainstream and taking it beyond a select few (even while giving you the option to turn it off if you wish)....

Honor Watch GS Pro The Honor Watch GS Pro is inspired by an adventure lifestyle, with a rugged design claimed to survive tough environments. It is MIL-STD-810G certified and water-resistant up to 5ATM, which should attract outdoor enthusiasts. Upfront, the watch features a circular dial with a 1.39-inch (454×454 pixels) AMOLED touch screen display and offers personalizable watch faces. Watch GS Pro comes in three colors: Black, White, and Camo Blue....

Design and appearance This is a clash between two schools – that which believes in glass and that which prefers good old metal. There is no doubt both phones cut smart figures in their own ways – the Play with its minimalist finish and the OnePlus 6 with its shiny curved glass back. Both have also display dominated fronts, with bezels cut to the minimum (both have around 83 percent screen to body ratio)....

Apple is currently facing flak from different corners for shipping their half-baked Maps with iOS 6. The major issue here is that the Apple Maps are absolutely unusable in most places, specially outside US. Many people believe that Apple has let down its customers by forcing upon a crappy app in order to satiate their ego. Why did Apple get into Maps? No, it’s not just to beat Google in their own game....

You see, depending on what system you use, the screen capture method is different across the board. However, what remains the same is the file format in which it is saved. By default, a screenshot is captured in the PNG (Portable Network Graphics) format, primarily because it is a lossless format, which does not affect the image quality of the captured image, unlike the standard image format JPEG / JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)....

The proof of these words can be easily found after using Feedly for a couple of days and yet another testimony was revealed by the service makers itself, which claimed that over 500,000 users have migrated from Google Reader in about 48 hours. Gaining so much hype, we thought to show people how to truly experience this service, with a handful of configuration guides and advices based on our time spent with Feedly....

While a Telegram group is restricted by a limit on the number of members, and therefore is ideal for sharing things with friends, families, and colleagues, a Telegram channel, on the other hand, can have unlimited subscribers, which makes it perfect for broadcasting messages to larger audiences. If you’re an individual or business planning to set up a Telegram channel to broadcast your messages, here’s a guide with instructions to help you create a Telegram channel on:...

To give you some background, WhatsApp Beta testing is an open-to-all program, which interested WhatsApp users can sign up for to test out the latest Beta currently cooking, before anyone else. However, at the time of writing this article, the WhatsApp testing program has reached its maximum limit for testers, so you can not sign up for the Beta testing at the moment. However, you can try your luck by downloading the latest WhatsApp Beta from APKMirror to check out the feature....

If you are reading a really interesting book that you cannot bear to put down or you want to settle in bed after a long day and just read and relax without disturbing others around you, this is THE feature for you. It allows you to read in the dark without attracting much attention and without putting too much strain on your eyes. How to activate Kindle Dark Mode? It is pretty easy to activate as well....

If you’re an iPhone or an iPad user, there are a bunch of apps and online tools out there that can help you do this. While most of these tools generally work well and get the job done, they require you to perform a series of steps, which can be time-consuming, especially when you need to carry out the operation in bulk. As an alternative, we bring you a better and faster way to remove background from images on your iPhone and iPad....

Android phones are lot of fun, they let us install custom ROMs, kernels and do all sorts of cool stuff to them. But there are times when the phone just can’t take it and it breaks. When an Android smartphone becomes bricked, it means that it encountered an error and it cannot boot any more, but do not fear, you can still save a bricked Android smartphone! We’ll show you how....

Tips & Tricks to speed up your Internet 1. Keep a clean and secured computer Clean your hard drive as often as you can. Try using an anti-virus software, but a very resource demanding one (check our list of the best free antivirus programs and paid anti-virus programs), look for a anti adware/spyware program. These bugs can drastically lower your Internet speed, so scan your computer regularly, also, try using a simple firewall, but keep in mind, heavy firewalls (such as Zone Alarm) require a heavy duty Internet connection, so if you don’t want to make it worse, look towards a firewall that is not resource hungry....

Low-light conditions usually interfere with our photos in so high percentages that even seasoned smartphone manufacturers, like HTC and Nokia, give a special attention to the camera, preparing it for these kinds of environments. When the camera does not help, we can. In the following paragraphs, we are going to discuss and present the best practices on how to take good photos in bad lighting. Taking photos in low-light situations Many professional photographers know that the ideal time of the day to take photos is in the Golden Hours – the beginning or ending of a day when the light is softer, warmer and directional and the sun is not already on the sky to create those tedious shadows, like it is in midday....

Apps like Facebook, 9gag, Dropbox and others like them are pretty big data hogs, and sometimes they connect to the Internet in the background and consume those valuable MB of data. While turning them completely off isn’t a good option, we must find the next best thing and turn off cellular data only for certain apps, so they work only over WiFi or at certain times. Today we’ll be investigating this aspect and show you some solutions for this program....

The problem lies with tablet owners, and it’s safe to assume that the vast majority of tablet owners have iPads. And we all know how much Apple fans like all the accessories manufacturers are putting out, so a few iPad bed stands would be a blessing for them. These will let them use their iPads while lying in bed and not have to hustle with sore arms or the possibility of falling asleep and dropping their devices....