It comes as no surprise that the technology we use can make us a target for cyber-attacks and viruses if not secured properly. When it comes to mobile device use, there are no guidelines that come with a phone to teach mobile user security. As a consequence, threats are always evolving and changing based on […]

Users can update to the latest software now

Apart from making phone calls, Android phones can perform many tasks, especially with the increasing number of available apps. However, privacy on Android phones is a huge concern for users who worry about their data leaking or being stolen. From location data to browsing history and personal details to financial information, all valuable data stored […]

So you’re going to get a new Android mobile? You’ve gone through all the mobile phone reviews, and made a purchase. What’s the first thing you do after you frantically get it out of the box? Scramble around for your screen protector and a hard case to give it the protection it needs? Or are […]

Nokia 8.3 5G the first to introduce the upgrade

Google wants people who can get to where its cars can’t to use the feature

But Apple users are more likely to have their phone stolen

Without a doubt, one of the biggest changes to the financial markets in at least a century has been the advent of cryptocurrency back in 2009.  With Bitcoin being the first coin, it remains one of the most sought after, though, there is a ton of others on the market too. Just like fiat currency, […]

Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro will be the first batch of Xiaomi devices to receive the update

Spy apps were introduced to help people keep an eye on someone’s activities 24*7 rather than hiring spy agents to do so. Spying is an illegal activity but the intentions of worried parents and spouses to uphold safety through monitoring is the exception which makes spying a technique in demand. Your quest for efficient spy […]

The online casino industry has only existed for 25 years or so, but in that quarter of a century, it has experienced a number of evolutions. Not only does the industry look decidedly different than it did 20 and even 10 years ago, but even in the last year or 2 there have been some […]

When you are purchasing a brand new smartphone nowadays, chances are high, it will run among two operating systems: Google’s Android or maybe Apple’s iOS. The best part is the fact that both smartphone os’s are great. Although you will find several essential differences that you will need to check, they have a great deal […]

Changes to messaging, permissions and voice control among updates Google released the beta for its Android 11 OS last night. The software was originally due to be debuted at a livestream last week, but Google delayed and ultimately cancelled the event. Instead, the company released the beta last night alongside online resources for people to access. […]

Whether you want to track your kid’s phone or want to access control on company devices, spy apps step in to get you the data you need while working undercover. A simple search online will reveal plenty of Android spywares that you can install for your Android device. With so many options available, we understand […]

Android 10 (Android Q) was officially released by Google on September 3, 2019, at Google I/O 2019 event. This is the first time Android has discontinued naming its OS after the desserts and will be following the number sequence. Dominating the global mobile OS market, Android has progressively become the most popular OS around the […]

Eight of Nokia’s smartphones now run on Android 10 HMD Global has confirmed that its Nokia 3.2 and 4.2 smartphones are the latest to receive the Android 10 rollout. The two smartphones were both launched during the Mobile World Congress last year, where Nokia committed to providing three-years’ worth of monthly security updates plus an additional […]

All those people who are keen users of smartphones are aware that the two major competitors are either Android or the iOS users. Now, it is a well known fact that one of the reasons why Android is considered more user friendly and useful is because of all the hacks and workarounds that can be […]

Every gamer who has at least played classic retro games on an emulator on their Android device will tell you that there’s always something left to be desired with the free options. While some are excellent platforms, carrying advanced features similar to their paid counterparts, the gameplay that majority experience is always verging on lacklustre. […]

Working from home might make you realise all these times you have just used the one charge cable this is not enough as now you need better quality charge cable and Cygnett have a range of armoured cables that are robust and come in different lengths to allow you the freedom to move around the […]

So, here’s the deal: you’ve created your own photography startup which allows you, as well as other users, to put their expensive gear into the system and track it wherever they are. Any professional photographer with a gear that’s worth tens of thousands of dollars can find real worth in such a startup. The next […]

 WhatsApp has updated us with the most requested feature from our users everywhere – dark mode. Dark mode for WhatsApp offers a fresh look on a familiar experience. It’s designed to reduce eye strain in low light environments. And we hope it helps prevent those awkward moments where your phone lights up the room. When designing dark […]

The official Android TV ™ website displays a list of Google’s major global partners, of which Infomir is now included in. The Infomir logo now appears next to some big operators, as well as manufacturers for set-top boxes, smart TVs, projectors and soundbars. Infomir’s very first Android TV device is the MAG425A. In order for […]

The company will also launch a stylish new wireless charging stand, compact USB-C Adapter with HDR and convenient wall mount with wireless charging. Today, Moshi, the boutique technology accessory manufacturer, today announced new products within its line of portable batteries, wireless chargers, and 4K HDR adapters. The new additions follow the company’s ethos of creating […]

Us humans and our mobile phones have become inseparable in recent history. We’re obsessed with our little handheld devices, let’s be honest. Technological advancements have certainly played a part in this as we’re being exposed to more sophisticated phones than we’ve ever seen before, with a seemingly endless amount of functions. We use our mobile […]

With so many new smartphones coming out that cost upwards of £1,000, it’s not surprising that people don’t want to spend so much on an upgrade.  But having a lower-end phone sometimes comes at the expense of being unable to play large-scale games on it. Some games like Epic’s Fortnite or Dead Trigger 2 often won’t function […]

Are you looking for the best phone monitoring app to trace mobile phones of your children and employees? If yes, you are at the right place. There are many similarities between a monitoring app and a spy app.  After reviewing the top-notch apps for mobile phone tracking, we have got the best. TheOneSpy can be considered as […]

The need for spying phones has occurred more frequently than ever. Why modern parents should control their children? Today, children are vulnerable to abuse thanks to the proliferation of high-tech gadgets such as smartphones, tablets connected to high-speed Internet. While such a situation has made communication fast, easy and convenient, it has brought certain evils in its […]

You probably have a friend who’s loyal to their current mobile operating system. If you ask their opinion, you’re going to get biased reasons as to why you should switch to an OS like theirs. However, you might think that yours is OK. But which operating system is really better?  Well, every operating system has […]

Pokémon Strategy and Battling Game Now Available to Download, with Special In-Game Events and Rewards Available for a Limited Time DeNA Co., Ltd., in partnership with The Pokémon Company, launched the highly anticipated mobile game Pokémon Masters worldwide for Android and iOS devices. The game is now available for download using the links below. Download […]

Viewing data from the Freeview iOS app, which launched earlier in the year, show sport, news and Love Island as the most popular on-the-go shows Freeview’s mobile app is now available to download from the Google Play Store, giving Android users the freedom to watch their favourite TV on-the-go. In just three taps, you can […]

Malware originated from Chinese third-party app store More than 100,000 UK Android devices have been infected by recently discovered type of malware originating in China. The malware, which was discovered by security firm Check Point, has infected more than 25 million devices worldwide, 15 million of which are in India. It has also infected 300,000 devices […]

The Smartphone world is divided into two: Apple and Android. I, for one, has a leg on both sides. I love Apple devices, especially the iPhone, for everything that it is. But I always incline the wallet-friendly variants of smartphones. Holding onto something without dropping it is not my area of expertise. I have what […]

Many VPN services support Android devices, but narrowing down the choices to just one can be challenging when there are so many options. Here are the top VPN Android apps that are currently available and some information about why they’re worth considering. ExpressVPN ExpressVPN is a great choice for people interested in a speed-optimized VPN […]

Do you know that best quality entertainment is now just a touch away on your personal Android device? Yes, you read it right, IPTV apps have shortened the distance between you and your favorite TV shows. It is an amazing facility that allows you to enjoy live streaming directly from the channel of your choice. […]

Android smartphones gained popularity in 2008 when the first Android smartphone was launched by HTC. HTC named that phone HTC Dream and that mobile phone proved to be a big success for Android OS. Since then, Android phones gained popularity and now we have two major competitors in the mobile phone industry; Android phones and […]

New research has been conducted into habits and choices that distinguish Android users from iPhone users iPhone users more likely to be family orientated Android users more likely to struggle with social skills Are you an iPhone or Android? It’s a topic that often divides workplaces, friendship circles and even families. New research conducted by […]

Tested: 150 most popular free VPN Android apps on the Google Play store with over 260 million downloads between them 25% suffer fundamental privacy failures, exposing users to ISPs through DNS leaks 85% of apps feature permissions or functions with potential for privacy abuses A long list of other security flaws and performance issues discovered […]

Spire Studio’s simple, wireless, all-in-one design captures inspiration wherever it strikes  iZotope, Inc., the experts in intelligent audio technology, today announced the availability of Spire Studio for Android. This one-touch, professional-quality, portable recording studio is a true zero-latency recording device for the platform, combatting the sound delay frustrations many musicians experiences when multitracking a song. […]

Female users for both platforms are more likely to experience water damage Android users are more clumsy than their iPhone counterparts according to a study carried out by Protect Your Bubble. The insurance provider found that over three-quarters (76.2 per cent) of Android and non-iOS users have submitted a claim for ‘accidental damage’, while in […]

Switching platforms for the use of mobile apps and games became a thing of necessity when convenience comes into the picture. Being able to access your phone’s mobile app or games on your desktop can sometimes bring ease to users when the need arises. From the invention of mobile phones, the idea was to make […]

Google’s Virtual Reality (VR) platform finally has a Google Chrome Android App. Launched back in 2016 the Daydream platform has been the foundation host for mobile-enabled and VR headsets. Yet many customers have complained about the lack of an Android app option for headsets like the Lenovo Mirage Solo. Now customers can install Chrome from […]

The developer, as well as the user, is caught in a dilemma when asked to take sides in the iOS vs Android applications debate. We take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of both the platforms to assess which fares better. The advent of smartphones saw the rise of the two most popular operating […]

Google has been fined nearly £3.8 billion by the European Commission for abusing its market dominance by artificially stopping third-party websites displaying ads from its competitors. European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager Tweeted: “Fine of ‚¬4,34 bn to Google for 3 types of illegal restrictions on the use of Android. In this way it has […]

Are you thinking of buying an Android TV Box? Everyone has heard of an Android TV Box as they are increasing in popularity. They are capable of turning your browsing, gaming and watching movie into an exceptional experience. There are many benefits of having the TV Box. In this article, we have focused on the […]

Photo editing apps are pretty important. Facebook and Instagram users from all over the world upload hundreds of thousands of pictures on the internet daily. Ever wonder what makes all the pictures you see on the web so glamorous or how everyone in your Facebook friend list looks surprisingly photogenic in each of their pictures? […]

Videolan has released a new version of the popular media player VLC, which introduces a lot of new features and improvements. The update is currently rolling out to select markets and while we haven’t got the update personally, we expect it to hit the UK very soon. Visually, the application now much closely follows the […]

HMD Global Philippines Country Manager, Shannon Mead confirmed on Saturday that all existing Nokia smartphones would be upgraded to Android P. The list includes recently released Nokia 8, 6, 5 and 3 handsets. HMD Global reintroduced the Nokia brand earlier this year at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The company chose to ship handsets […]

OnePlus 5 is currently getting tested using the latest Android Oreo operating system, after appearing on benchmark website GeekBench. Owners of a OnePlus 5 will be aware that the handset runs on Android 7.1.1, however a posting on GeekBench suggests this could be about to change. The company has been busy testing a closed version […]

In an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Bill Gates admitted that he now uses an Android-powered smartphone, rather than a Windows variant. “Recently, I actually did switch to an Android phone,” he said, speaking to Fox News on Sunday. Gates did not specify which Android device he’s currently using, though our guess is the […]

If you’re an Android user who wants their device to look more like an iPhone X don’t worry… this handy app has got you covered. Android developer Damian Piwowarski decided to poke a bit of fun at Apple by introducing an application which cuts a notch out of the screen at the top. While it […]

Nokia 8 Android Oreo update expected in the coming days after being confirmed by HMD Global. HMD Global recently confirmed that all the Nokia Android handsets (3,5,6 and 8) will be updated to Android Oreo in the coming days. Juho Sarvikas, Chief Product Officer at HMD Global, announced on Twitter yesterday that the beta was […]

With the success of the A57 and continued success of the R11, Oppo now has the two best-selling Android Phones in the world. Oppo hasn’t even properly reached western shores, yet the Chinese company is already fourth in worldwide smartphone sales. Their recent release of the A57 in Asia has been a huge success, with […]

The Xiaomi Mi A1 is expected to debut in early September and will be a collaborative effort between the Chinese smartphone manufacturer and Google. You may or may not have heard about Xiaomi and Google’s little partnership, which is expected to culminate in a new device specifically for the Chinese market. It’s a smart move […]

Random Access Memory of RAM plays a crucial role when it comes to your device performance. If you are facing device performance issues, it may be happening due to over occupied RAM space. Let’s discuss ways to fix RAM space issues on your device to increase that precious memory. What is RAM? RAM or Random […]

With Android 8.0 Oreo now official, it’s time for all the third-party manufacturers to start releasing tidbits about their status on the update. HTC has jumped on the bandwagon after a Twitter user asked the question of which devices would be getting the update. @HTCUSA was quick to reply, saying that the HTC U11, HTC […]

Android Oreo is finally here and brings forth a bunch of smaller features intended to improve the already impressive mobile operating system. Just a few days ago, Google dropped the final release of Android O, which has been dubbed Oreo. Nexus and Pixel users are the first to get it, with third-party devices expected to follow […]

Lenovo has today announced that all future devices will ship with stock Android, joining the swarm of other developers flocking to the OS. For those unaware, stock Android is the pure experience, free of any horrible skins or unnecessary features. Just a few years ago, it was common to see manufacturers ship handsets with their […]

The Android O release is just around the corner and plenty of handsets are scheduled to receive the update. It can be quite time consuming figuring out if your going to receive it, so we’ve compiled a list of all the devices currently expected to receive the new mobile operating system. BlackBerry BlackBerry KEYone BlackBerry […]

Android O could be available as early as next week according to Twitter sources. The rumour mill continues to turn regarding Android O and when it will hit select devices. The upcoming first appeared as a developer preview back in March this year, followed by second, third and fourth developer previews in respective months. Android […]

Cheap Android tablets have been around for some time. But the market really took off after Amazon launched their budget Fire Tablet. Wal-Mart, Tesco and many other retailers were quick to jump on the bargain tablet bandwagon. Even so, you find can many more cheap Android tablets online if you’re willing to look a little […]

Since we can no longer live without smartphones, there is nothing more frustrating than seeing your handset run out of battery. Checking Facebook or talking to your girlfriend on WhatsApp, only to see that painful warning message pop-up. Next thing you know it, you’re staring at a blank screen. Why does this happen though? Is it fixable? […]

Product Type: Camera Accessory | Manufacturer: FLIR Systems | Price: From £395.99 | Where to buy: FLIR | [et_social_share] The FLIR ONE Pro is a big improvement over last generation with a much better companion app, though the innovative design can make it feel a little flimsy sometimes. Flir stands for ‘forward looking infrared cameras’, a thermographic camera which captures infrared radiation. You’ll see this […]

There is growth everywhere you look in the Android app market. Android app revenues are set to top iOS revenues this year and, according to App Annie, global app revenue is predicted to reach $102 billion by 2020. More than half of global app developers are also focussing mainly on Android apps. This growth, however, […]

Ever wondered what the perfect Android Phone might look like and include? What Mobile has… so we’ve delivered the goods. With the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Essential Phone raising quite a few eyebrows in the smartphone universe, it got us wondering what the perfect Android device might be like. Last year, we tried designing the perfect iPhone […]

TripAdvisor has announced an update to their iOS and Android apps which includes a redesigned interface and streamlined user experience. In the past, TripAdvisor had an emphasis on travel reviews. With the update, it seems to have changed approach and become a fully-fledged price comparison service. Hotels are now arranged according to a combination of factors, including traveler […]

In the latest Blancco Mobile Device Performance and Health Report for Q1 2017, Android has once again beaten Apple iOS as the most reliable mobile operating system. This marks a full year of dominance for Android, as it continues to improve on failings which plagued it in the past. The report shows that iPhone 7 and […]

The Android app market is growing and it is an exciting time to be involved, but monetisation continues to be an important issue. Android app revenues are set to top iOS revenues this year and, according to App Annie, global app revenue is predicted to reach $102 billion by 2020. More than half of global […]

Android is now the number one operating system in the world. What was once seen as an impossible feat has actually happened. You may think this is not a big deal but it actually is. It shows a distinct change in the way people are using personal computers. Windows has long been the dominant operating […]

According to data found in Google’s annual 2016 security report, the number of potentially harmful applications (PHAs) effecting Google devices is still an inherent problem within the Android operating system. The 2016 report states that 0.71% of Android devices have had a PHA installed in Q4 2016  versus less than 0.5% of devices during 2015. […]

Android N is officially here and it’s called Nougat. Here are some of the top features that stood out to us during the use of Googles sparkling new mobile operating system. Let’s all be honest here, Android was pretty rubbish when it first came out in 2008. Android 1.0 was in a very infant state; […]

If you’re a curious cat like us with a spare Nexus device hanging around, have a play around with Android N. It’s the next step for the Google developed operating system, with new features that will make scrolling through the future Android UI, like a dream. While the update is currently being rolled out to […]

Android engineering Vice president Dave Burke has confirmed that the upcoming Android 7.1 Developer Preview will become available to Nexus devices “later this month”. In a post on the Android developer blog, he said: “Initially, we’ll offer the Developer Preview for Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P, and Pixel C devices, extending to other supported devices by the […]

The not so secret LG V20 has been unveiled in San Francisco with features audiophiles will love and have other manufacturers looking over their shoulders. Launching a new phone before Apple is always a good idea, LG are cutting it a bit fine doing it a day before. Had it happened on the 8th the impressive V20 would’ve probably […]

A new report from Blancco Technology Group has shown that iOS failure rates have now surpassed Android. Blancco Technology Group is an American global provider of mobile device diagnostics and secure data erasure solutions. Their clients consist of everything from financial institutions to mobile network operators. The report is titled ‘Q2 2016 State of Mobile […]

HTC has today released a statement regarding their position on the HTC Android Nougat update and when we can expect it to roll out. The Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer today announced that they would be upgrading specific handsets to Android Nougat starting Q4 2016. The first to get the update will be the HTC 10, with […]

Sony has announced they will release the Android N update to select Xperia devices including the flagship Z5. The Japanese smartphone manufacturer did not announce any dates but did confirm that the update will be rolling out to the following devices: Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet, Xperia Z5, Xperia Z5 Compact, Xperia Z5 Premium, Xperia X , […]

Android 7 Nougat finally sees an official release, with Nexus users receiving Google’s latest operating system, via an OTA update. It seems the leaks were correct, yesterday was the day Android 7 Nougat was bestowed upon the world. Nougat was in a beta preview for five months and now you should be seeing the update pop […]

Apteligent has released it’s latest report on Android manufacturers, detailing everything from update efficiency to app reliability. Apteligent is a mobile application performance management solution company based in San Francisco, California. The company monitor many aspects of mobile app performance, releasing numerous reports documenting everything from app performance to operating system stability. The company recently released a […]

A LG Android Nougat beta is rolling out now to give LG G5 users a taste of what’s to come from Google’s latest operating system. LG recently confirmed they will be rolling out the first device running Android Nougat, and now Google’s latest OS will be appearing in the current LG G5. We mentioned “very few” […]

Android Nougat manual camera controls will apparently make an appearance in future Nougat previews, after going missing in the latest developer previews. Google has taken a while to finally get the non-groundbreaking feature in stock Android. Currently manual controls can be found in the camera app of many Android skins, it’s quite shocking how Google failed to […]

The LG V20 has been confirmed to launch with Android 7 Nougat, making it one of the first phones to have Android 7 if launched this year.  LG are no strangers to innovation having launched the LG G5 at Mobile World Congress with modular accessories. Before the G5’s launch in February in Barcelona, LG launched the V10. […]

Twitter night mode will change the user interface to make things a little more comfortable on the eye. Twitter had been previously testing the mode internally but has today rolled the feature out to public. The new ‘night mode’ feature for its Android application that will turn the user interface a cool blue colour, presumably making it […]

BlackBerry has launched the DTEK50, a smartphone BlackBerry are claiming to be the world’s most securest Android device currently. Before you ask, no there isn’t a physical keyboard on show. Instead we get a mid-range device where the action is all on screen with capacitive buttons. The DTEK50 is the first device out of gate from BlackBerry, […]

Android can now reveal your exact location to emergency services when making a call. A feature that could save a lot of lives.  Placing a call to emergency services is something you hope never have to do. Accuracy and speed is key to potentially saving a life, Android is going to make this much easier […]

Prisma the extremely popular iOS photo manipulation app finally lands on Android. Android fans can now turn themselves into a convincing graphic novel.  Prisma is so popular streams of copycat apps appeared on the Play Store, to replicate an experience Android fans have been missing out onsince June. The knock-off Prisma apps are pretty dire so its […]

A trio of new BlackBerry Android devices are reportedly coming soon as the Canadian manufacturer continue the hardware fight.  BlackBerry posted poor sales with their first Android effort, the Blackberry Priv. BlackBerry posted sales of only 600,000 with the Priv in April. Despite the poor sales BlackBerry are carrying on with the new direction, they have […]

The name for Android’s next operating system has finally been revealed and it’s the one we all expected… Android Nougat. We’ve all been wondering what the upcoming OS might be called, especially since Google decided to let the public vote on the name. 4chan ran a pretty vulgar campaign (as expected) and there was other […]

Google has dropped a list of updates guaranteed to appear on certain devices. The list also reveals when Android devices are expected to expire.  Nothing lasts forever and that’s particularly true with the smartphone business; where we see a new flagship device every year from every major manufacturer. Google has released a list of devices that will receive regular […]

It’s the first of what will be a monthly event, Android Pay Day is here so you can get yourself some free goodies from Starbucks and Deliveroo! Android Pay Day will be a monthly event, where the last Tuesday of the month will see special deals to those using Android Pay. It will always be the Tuesday […]

Figures released by security firm 360 Security, reveal more than a thousand Android devices are targets for “malicious” attacks, every day, from hackers.  The research carried out by 360 Security covered Q1 of 2016. Thankfully the recorded attacks in the first three months of the year, were unsuccessful. Attacks made by hackers attempt to fill smartphones with viruses such as […]

Seamless Android N updates will not be available for current Android devices. A lot of Android N features have been announced at Google I/O, one of the biggest features that got us excited was seamless Android N updates. Seamless updates will allow you to use your phone while it updates, a feature borrowed from Chrome OS. […]

Android Pay is here and its going to make spending your money so much easier. Here is our How To guide to set up Android Pay. It’s taken a while for Google to finally launch Android Pay in the UK with Apple Pay being made available here over a year ago. Better late than never, Android fans […]

Google will allow you to submit a suggestion to name Android N. In a surprise announcement at Google I/O, the big ‘G’ will allow fans to suggest a new name for their new operating system, Android N. Google has launched a website for your creative suggestions, of course names will all have to begin with ‘N,’ […]

It’s a bit late but Google’s Android Pay is finally here to make your daily purchases so much easier. In works in a similar way to Apple Pay, with a simple tap of your Android device you can immediately pay for things without faffing around with your wallet. The advantage Android Pay has over Apple […]

It seems certain now that Google will be announcing Android VR after a placeholder was spotted in the Google Play Developer Console. Google will be holding their annual software developer conference, Google I/O, on May 18th, where we are expecting a plethora of new announcements from Google. It’s a week away and already we’re seeing leaks […]

According to The Blancco Group, Android devices suffer more failures than iOS devices, with the Samsung Galaxy S6 topping the list. The Blancco Technology Group has released a report based on their SmartChk diagnostic platform, which ran 52 types of tests to find issues that would render devices unusable due to crashing. The test was carried […]

Cost: £67.28 (Current UK conversion rate) Available from: ikmultimedia.com IK Multimedia sure know how to pump out the peripherals! With their ever-expanding smartphone line consistently evolving, we were keen to try out one of their newest accessories. Essentially a pedalboard for your mobile device, it works with iPhone, iPad and Android devices. The design follows on […]

A fresh security flaw has been discovered in Android devices which use a Qualcomm chipset (basically the majority), which can expose sensitive system files to potential attackers. The bug is known to affect devices running operating systems as recent as Android Lollipop and lets malicious applications access system data files. Qualcomm reportedly developed a patch for […]

Android N is in its second preview, here’s how to check it out. If you’re a curious cat like us with a spare Nexus device hanging around; have a play around with Android N. It’s the next step for the Google developed operating system, with new features that will make scrolling through the future Android […]