Niels Bosch

Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 Update – How to install Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 6

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 21, 2019By

Google has released Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for the Nexus 7 and Nexus 9. While we don't expect them to release Nexus 6 Android 5.1.1 Update any time soon, you can now install Android 5.1.1 on Nexus 6 with the Chroma AOSP ROM.Chroma AOSP ROM is a ROM well known for its Battery improvements, performance and…

New Moto X boot animation includes “Powered by Android” text

Google, MobileJune 20, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Motorola has just updated the boot animation for the Moto X also adding a new "powered by Android" text which now all devices using the Google Play Store must have. The new boot animation celebrates April fools day and has some alien looking animals and a UFO.All though the new boot animation is mainly meant as…

Google sued for forcing manufacturers to use Google Search Engine on Android

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 19, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Google has been sued for forcing smartphone OEMs (like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and other manufacturers) to use Google's own search engine as the default one on their devices. This strategy is what has allowed Google to own more then 87% of the mobile search market. Google made the following statement: “Anyone can use Android without Google and…

Google is working on a Nexus TV

Google, Tech News, TechnologyJune 17, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Google has been trying real hard to take over your living room, it first launched the Chromecast in June 2013 and had already launched Google TV which failed to take off. Now new rumors have emerged giving new details about the upcoming TV and a possible release date.The first rumors about a Nexus TV emerged…

Gadgets to take to Rome, or anywhere else

Tech CultureJune 16, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Rome, the eternal city, great vacation or work destination. Two problems. You may get lost and you may lose something if you're going solo without a tour guide, local, or knowledge of the language. Rome has many things to offer and there are two options to travel in Rome: with locals and solo. But the best way to…

How phone apps can help with your hair

MobileJune 14, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Technology has continued to evolve in ways that people may not have ever imagined. It wasn't too long ago that cellphones were used simply for making calls, but now, years later, staying connected with friends and family via social media, texts and calls, keeping track of expenses and even watching tv shows on the go…

Apple Activation Lock reduces iPhone thefts by almost 38% in SF

Apple, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 13, 2019By

Niels Bosch

According to a report from the FCC Apple's Activation Lock, a software feature introduced in iOS 7 has reduced iPhone thefts by as much as 38% in San Francisco, 24% in London and 19% in New York. The decline in thefts took place during the first 6 months since Apple introduced the new feature.Activation Lock prevents users from…

How Microsoft successfully predicted 21 of the 24 Oscar winners

Internet & Software, Online Marketing, TechnologyJune 13, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Microsoft Research New York City successfully predicted 21 out of the 24 Oscar winners which is a great improvement over last years predictions as David Rothschild an economist working for Microsoft Research then predicted 19 out of the 24 successfully.The categories they predicted wrong were Best Animated Short Film which was won by Mr. Hublot Best…

3 Best To-Do-List app Android 2015

Apps, Google, MobileJune 12, 2019By

Niels Bosch

As the holidays come to an end it is important that we get back on schedule. If you want to get off a good start in 2015 it might be handy to use a To-Do-List app for Android. There are thousands available but we took the time to check them out and make a list…

How to install CM12 Nightly on the Nexus 9

Google, Internet & SoftwareJune 12, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Cyanogen has finally released the new CM12 Nightly for the Nexus 9, Google's latest addition to the Nexus tablet family. Cyanogenmod 12 for the Nexus 6 has been available since the announcement but the team has struggled to get CM12 on the Nexus 9.CM12 for the Nexus 9 is now live and ready to download from the official…

You can now pay with Bitcoins at Best Buy and Toys “R” Us using Pounce

Apps, Bitcoin News, Internet & SoftwareJune 12, 2019By

Niels Bosch

The one-tap shopping app called Pounce works with several major US retailers like Best Buy and Toys "R" Us which allows the customer to make a purchase using the app on their smartphone, now Coinbase the most popular digital wallet that allows you to buy, use and accept bitcoin has teamed up with Pounce to…

Apple starts putting iOS 7 banners up for WWDC

Apple, Tech NewsJune 12, 2019By

Niels Bosch

Many rumours have detailed to a new iOS called iOS7, this has just been confirmed as workers are putting up banners of iOS7 at the Moscone Conference Center for WWDC 2013