While Google is yet to roll out the Android 4.4 OTA update for any of the previous generation Nexus devices, it has pushed the source to AOSP. This allows developers to compile AOSP based custom ROMs for all the AOSP supported devices. As we posted earlier, the Android 4.4 KitKat ROM for the Nexus 4, and both the generations of Nexus 7 are already up for download. If you cannot wait for Google to release the official OTA update, below is a guide on how to install the ROM....

Yes, Intel’s Multi-OS Engine is a platform that Intel introduced to the world and came forward to liberate programmers the difficult task of knowing several programming languages for mobile devices. Based on Java which allows the applications to be created in a generic way and only at the end can also be converted to Swift, the new Apple programming language to create apps for iOS. Thus, it avoids the need to have two teams to develop applications, each focused on a programming language or in another case, have the same team at different times to develop, which will prevent delaying the arrival of apps to the App Stores....

Who’s got the looks Well, this is a battle between a slightly old design against a slightly older design. And the irony is that it is the new iPhone, the SE, that has the older design. That is because it is modeled on the iPhone 8, which was released a year before the XR. Both glass and aluminum design, but there the similarity end. The iPhone 8 harks back to the older design complete with large bezels above and below a 4....

You might come across schemes that aren’t as dangerous as others, like-farming scams found on social media. Tap or click here to find out how a fake Costco coupon constantly shows up on Facebook. But other scams can be much more malicious. The IRS is warning everyone about a huge increase in tax scams making the rounds. The good news is there’s one simple step you can take to stay protected....

You may not know this, but your work computer probably has spyware on it. Employers often install bossware onto work devices, which lets them see every keystroke you make. Here’s all you need to know about the secret software watching your every move at work. There’s not much you can do to stop your boss, but good news: There’s a lot you can do to stop criminals from accessing your computer....

However, recent times have also seen a subtle shift in the relationship between Motorola and Lenovo. Lenovo, for those who might have forgotten, acquired Motorola Mobility from Google, but for quite a while, Motorola and Lenovo’s operations in the phone business in India seemed distinct. Even when they were publicly unified, initially it seemed that Lenovo was at the very least on an equal footing with its better-known phone brand sibling....

Over the months, Koush from the CyanogenMod team has constantly teased us about AllCast – an app that would allow Android users to stream content from their device to just about any TV connected device. This includes Roku, Apple TV, Xbox 360, Google TVs and other such devices. Today, Koush has officially released AllCast on the Play Store under the Beta tag. Since the program is in beta, readers will need to join this Google+ community before they can download the app from the Play Store....

Heartbleed is a vulnerability which was found in OpenSSL Cryptographic software library. This vulnerability occurs by exploiting the Heartbeat Extension of OpenSSL TLS/TDLS (Transport Layer Security), and thus, it got such name. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in disclosure of server private keys and sometimes sensitive credentials. To exploit this vulnerability, we need to understand how heartbeat extension works and why it is used. The need for this extension arises as in TLS there is no such feature to check whether the remote host is alive or not when there is no data transfer happening on both ends....

As the most recent leak includes the live images of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 from all the angles which giving us a complete look of the phablet. But, it is not all too extraordinary, as we have seen the similar design for over one and half years on the Samsung smartphones. — Steve Hemmerstoffer (@stagueve) July 11, 2016 Now, the new image of the alleged Galaxy Note 7 was published by the extraordinaire tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer, thus it enabling us to have a clear idea of how the look of the device will be in the “real world” since most of the images leaked so far were renderings....

With OLED displays set to become commonplace in smartphones over the coming few years, LG Display has decided to invest around $3.5 billion (4 trillion won) in setting up an OLED production plant. Dubbed P10, the plant will only be up and running by Q2, 2018 which is still a year away from this point. While LG Display also makes OLED panels, it is way behind Samsung, the leader in OLED production capacity and market leader....

LG’s latest flagship, the LG G6, is slowly making its way to most major markets of the world after being unveiled at MWC in Barcelona last month. Despite packing Qualcomm’s last year flagship chipset, the LG G6 is very much a 2017 flagship device with its almost bezel-less front and a beautiful display. Q) What are the full specifications of the LG G6? A) The full specs of the Redmi Note 4 are as follows:...

HDMI-CEC, or Consumer Electronics Control, allows for communication between your TV and devices connected to it via HDMI ports. With this system, you can use your TV remote to turn on your TV, select a streaming service from your Roku, adjust the volume of your soundbar and play a movie. Tap or click here to see how to set it up. The pandemic delayed the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but they are still going on....

Huawei has pulled the wraps from Mate 40 Series. The latest series had been leaked extensively, and now we finally get to see it in the flesh. Huawei has launched Mate 40, Mate 40 Pro, and Mate 40 Pro+ with updated hardware and a new design. The company has also unveiled the Porsche Design Mate 40 RS. Huawei Mate 40 Display and Design Features The Mate 40 comes equipped with a 6....

Less than a week after Samsung unveiled its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, Huawei is out with its first foldable phone as well. The Mate X makes the Galaxy Fold look like a first-generation product. It not only has a more practical design and a slimmer chassis but also comes with plenty of other meaningful features. The Mate X has an 8-inch foldable display with a thickness of 11mm when folded....

As it had teased earlier, Huawei today announced its first phone under its ‘Honor’ brand for the U.S. market: the Honor 5X. The handset’s design language is similar to the Honor 7 with some tweaks thrown in. The “diamond-polished aluminium alloy casing” gives the Honor 5X a very premium look and feel, which is quickly becoming a commonplace in mid-range Android devices. The front of the handset is adored by a 5....

There are numerous factors at play here: the growth of automation, for example, means that machines and software are now able to replace routine, low-skilled tasks on factory floors and in the back office. The normalization of hybrid and remote working also means that the rules of work have changed, as have the tools and software employees interact with on a daily basis. To remain productive while working remotely or asynchronously with their colleagues, employees need a certain degree of tech-savviness, not to mention good problem-solving, organization and time management skills....

If you are cheering for Apple, read on my friend. Android devotee? You may want to head around to the other side of the ring. If you are finding it difficult to locate using your Android, try Google Maps. Now on to the main event. Want to know what makes Apple so outstanding? Why the iPhone deserves “the best” title? Here you go: iMessage is not an ordinary texting app Round one: When it comes to communicating, the iPhone has an edge with its iMessage app....

Earlier this week, Xiaomi launched the Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro in India. These are Xiaomi’s new premium mid-range handsets and contrary to other budget smartphones from the company, the reaction to these new smartphones have been less than stellar. This is primarily due to their pricing, especially for the Redmi K20. Many expected the Redmi K20 to be priced under Rs 20,000, with the Redmi K20 Pro coming in at around Rs 25,000....

The image comes from tipster @upleaks, and as we can see from its design cues, it does seem to be engineered by the guys over at Motorola. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think that even the font used for writing Lenovo on the back is the same or at least similar to what Motorola has been using. The rear panel of the handset features a metal frame with antenna bands on top and bottom edges, a particularity present on the Motorola Nexus 6 and other Moto X smartphones....

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