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Now, it looks like Pixel and Nexus battery app landed on Google Play Store too. The app goes by the name Device Health Services is now available in Google Play store for easier updates. Well, the Device Health Services app simply predicts how long your phone’s battery will last based on your usage. This is something, which everyone would love to have it on an Android. The below screenshots was shared by Android Authority and it showcases that the new app will let users manage power options like Battery Saver, Battery Percentage, Adaptive Brightness, Sleep and much more from a single place....

Google knows it is a target – and has a team of security experts who are tasked with conducting their own attempts to break in, with the aim of helping to secure the company and its users from the latest cyber threats that might come from malicious hackers. “The team essentially has the mission to make Google safer and more secure for our users, for Google itself and our infrastructure – and we do that by simulating threats and attacks that Google is actually exposed to,” says Stefan Friedli, red team tech lead and manager at Google....

This drop in price would bring the cost back to what an original Kickstarter early adopter would have paid for the handset. The Robin had started as a Kickstarter project in September 2015 and it has successfully gained over 3500 backers pledging in excess of one million dollars. Recently, the cloud based phone also received a large update that overhauled the camera UI while tweaking the audio and performance amongst other things....

HBO Now is currently only available on Apple devices, due to a 90-day exclusivity deal made between Apple HBO back in h. figured HBO Now would have a wider release once those 90 days passed, but it’s reassuring to have a somewhat official launch date. No word on whether or not there will be a subscription price difference between Apple devices—HBO Now costs $15 a month on Apple. Apple users must download the free HBO Now app for ione id to watch content, or access HBO’s website via an Apple device or Apple TV, so it’s safe to guess that the Android version will be similar....

Specifications: OnePlus 5 is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 SoC which is clocked at 2.35GHz. It is the same processor that is to be used in all 2017 flagship devices. With the latest processor, it will be one of the most powerful smartphones in the market upto date. The flagship killer is released in 2 variants– the base variant will feature 6GB of RAM while the high-end variant is to be featured with 8GB of RAM....

We have already seen the upcoming HTC One M9 in some leaked blurry cam photos, but today, we get to have our clearest look at the handset, thanks to the photos posted by the folks over at Phandroid. It is quite evident from the photos that the One M9 will sport the same design as its predecessor, the One M8. The only notable change in the front is the minor reduction in size for the HTC bezel, but again, this is something that will hardly be noticed by most users at first glance....

You can check out some of the privacy features in this article – 5 Best Features of Signal Private Messenger You Should Know. Actually, some of the essential privacy features were kept hidden from the users. If you explore the Signal Private Messenger’s settings page, you will find lots of options over there. Although some options will confuse you, they are there for some reason. While using Signal App, we discover another best privacy feature known as ‘Relay all Calls’...

But still, many users accidentally upgraded to iOS 4.1 and lost their jailbreak/unlock making their iPhone/iPod Touch virtually unusable. If you don’t rely on unlock & have accidentally updated to iOS 4.1 then below is guide to downgrade to iOS 4.0.2/4.0.1 or 4.0 which can still be jailbroken using JailbreakMe.com Note: The below method works on iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS & iPhone 3G only if you have backed up SHSH Blobs....

Both drones have 4K front cameras and 720P bottom cameras as well as a host of other features you’ll enjoy. Headless mode allows you to send them flying without adjusting their positions beforehand, while attitude hold mode stabilizes them as they hover, making it easier to capture phenomenal still shots and high-def video footage from above. They will both also be able to automatically find their way back with one-key return....

Rich Communication Services (RCS), is one way that the standard text message can be far more media-rich, and Google has been working on adopting the service for quite some time. In the United States, Google has been already working with Sprint to support RCS for those subscribers, and other companies, including AT&T and Verizon, have also announced their own planned support for the feature. However, the support for RCS has to go beyond just Google and carriers, and that’s where the other big businesses come into play....

These two new flaws are already corrected and were included in the latest update of Android, which Google began this week to send to your device. Any of these failures is considered serious and potentially dangerous for users who were exposed to problems. One of them, which is similar to the well known Stagefright, allows running random code whenever an image is received in Gmail or Google Talk. All proceeds with malicious code that is placed in the EXIF and opens the door to make the device vulnerable....

It might sound shady, but Google’s data practices are par for the course. In fact, you might have known how everything worked if you took a gander at Google’s privacy policy. Tap or click here to discover an app that will read lengthy user agreements and privacy policies for you. But now, Google has announced that it’s finally changing up the way it saves your information. From here on, the platform will auto-delete your records after 18 months instead of keeping them indefinitely....

Google announced AI Test Kitchen in May, along with the second version of LaMDA (Language Model for Dialogue Applications), and is now letting the public test parts of what it believes is the future of human-computer interaction. AI Test Kitchen is “meant to give you a sense of what it might be like to have LaMDA in your hands,” Google CEO Sunday Pichai said at the time. AI Test Kitchen is part of Google’s plan to ensure its technology is developed with some safety rails....

Yes, we chose our words carefully. And to make things dreadfully simple, we will not get into any mode or spec sheet discussions (single 12.2 megapixel camera with a f/1.8 aperture on the back, dual 8 megapixel cameras in front, for those interested), but will simply wade into the crux of the matter – what kind of photographs does the Pixel 3 take? The answer is simple: bloody awesome ones....

Google has started rolling out the June security update for its compatible Nexus and Pixel devices. In addition, the latest build of Android 7.1.2 Nougat for the Google Pixel also addresses a freezing problem with the device. Among the security exploits patched, the most severe one was related to Bluetooth which could allow a malicious app to access data even if permission was not granted to it. There are a lot of low-level vulnerabilities fixed by MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Nvidia with this update for their respective chipsets as well....

There is a saying that just because something is free doesn’t mean you aren’t paying for it. Kind of like social media, where it is free to use, but you are the product that generates advertising revenue for the platform. The same can be said for free credit reports. There is generally an understanding that putting your details in and getting a result is the end of the transaction. But an investigation has found that not to be the case....

Behind the scenes, Samsung has also worked closely with businesses and professionals to explore scenarios where foldable phones can offer unique value. ZDNet spoke with Chris Balcik, VP & GM of Samsung’s Mobile B2B Division, about the use cases and the companies where Samsung foldables are being put to use. Balcik talked about the ways banks, health care, retail and law enforcement are especially putting the Galaxy Fold to use for what he called “next-level” productivity....

The ‘almost’ above refers not to functionality deficiencies in the phone as-is, but to one of the component choices – the Honor 6X is engineered around an ‘old’ microUSB connector rather than the newer, more durable, more flexible and more capable USB Type C. Yes, the latter is pricier in terms of componentry, but Type C is already de rigueur across 2016 flagships and should be right across the midrange through 2017....

Design oks are important. If your primary concern is whether your phone’s design is truly eye-catching, you’re probably going to lock eyes with the 5.1-inch Galaxy S7 first. It’s metal glass chassis is a fingerprint magnet, but it’s an exceptionally attractive one—not to mention water resistant. You can even choose from a larger 5.5-inch Galaxy S7 ge with curved edges if that strikes your fancy. It has all the same components features as its smaller counterpart, but with a bigger battery....

Many things can keep you away from the golf course; bad weather, a busy schedule, and more. But even when it isn’t possible to get in a full round of golf, few things are better than a 4K golf simulator for your home, allowing you to cycle through various practice mods indoors and out. If you’re looking for a great option, the SLX Golf MicroSimulator Basic Kit is exclusively available during our Deal Days sale for just $129....