Niels Bosch

New Android devices to show “powered by Android” when booting up

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsOctober 26, 2018By

New Android devices that have been revealed over the past couple of weeks (among them the Galaxy S5 and the new HTC One M8) all have a new "Powered by Android" text when booting up the device and it appears to be that Google is now forcing smartphone manufacturers to include this text on their…

How to remove Ads from Skype

Internet & Software, MicrosoftOctober 26, 2018By

Niels Bosch

If you use Skype on a frequent basis you might have noticed the annoying banner ads in Skype that keep appearing at the header, footer and homepage. You might be aware that you can easily block ads using AdBlocker on your browser, but how can you remove ads from Skype? Well, it is actually very…

New Low Cost iPhone details leaked in video

Apple, Tech News, TechnologyOctober 25, 2018By

Niels Bosch

It has been rumoured for months not that Apple is working on a Budget iPhone, a $99 dollar iphone that will help Apple get the rest of the market to use iPhone's.There have been lots of pictures from the new iPhone but as of now not many video have been released, however, DetroitBORG has just…

Samsung falsifies Galaxy Note 3 benchmark score

Google, Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyOctober 24, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Samsung has previously been caught doing this with the Samsung Galaxy S4 but yet again, Samsung has been falsifying benchmark score, this time from the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3. ArsTechnica found a file that would change benchmark results by as much as 20% (yes only benchmark results) the file name is DVFSHelper.java which contains almost all of…

No Wifi, No Problem

Personal TechOctober 23, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Mobile phones have evolved into small, sophisticated computers that communicate with each other and the Internet wirelessly. The technology has become so popular that there are more wireless subscriptions than people in the United States (326.4 million subscriptions versus 318.9 million people).The technology that supports smartphones has grown considerably over the last several decades. Basic…

OnePlus One to get $50 price cut June 1

Gadgets, Mobile, Tech NewsOctober 22, 2018By

Niels Bosch

On June 1 OnePlus isn't only expected to reveal the new OnePlus Two but also to announce a small price cut for the OnePlus One that will affect all prices globally. According to a report from FoneArena the OnePlus One Price Cut will be $50 which means the 64GB model which is now $348 will cost just…

How to install Nokia’s new Android Z launcher

Apps, Google, Internet & Software, MicrosoftOctober 22, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Sick of the Android homescreen? Nokia might be able to help you out as the recently acquired by Microsoft company just launched its new Z Launcher for Android which focuses on bringing the apps and information to you in the fastest way possible. The launcher also introduced several new features like Scribble, which allows you to access an…

HTC One M7 next device to get the Android 5.0.2 update

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsOctober 22, 2018By

Niels Bosch

When Android 5.0.2 became available it only released on the Wifi only Nexus 7 it didn't look like it would become available on another device any time soon but according to LlabTooFeR the HTC One M7 will be the next in line to get the Android 5.0.2 update.The bad news however is that it will be the…

Turn any .GIF to Boot Animation for Android

Google, Internet & SoftwareOctober 21, 2018By

Niels Bosch

If you are sick of constantly seeing the very same boot animation it might be your lucky day. A reddit user which goes by the name of eth0izzle has made a little tool that allows you to turn any animation .GIF image into an Android Boot Animation "Bootanimation.zip" file which you can easily flash onto your device.The .GIF…

Xiaomi reveals new 4K Mi TV available for just $640

Tech News, TechnologyOctober 21, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Xiaomi has just revealed its second Smart TV, the Mi TV and it is very impressive to say the least. The new 49-inch 4K television from the Chinese manufacturer will be available for just $640. The TV runs on Android (with the MIUI TV skin), has a 4K 3D display made by LG, a 6.2mm thin aluminum…

Google discontinues Nexus 7 2013 removes it from Google Store

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsOctober 20, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Shortly after reporting a decline in Nexus sales, Google has removed the Nexus 7 2013 from its Google online Store which now shows a message saying "The Nexus 7 is no longer available for purchase". This didn't come as unexpected as Google has previously done the same with the Nexus 7 2012 version when it…

What to Know Before Kicking off an App Install Ad Campaign

Online MarketingOctober 18, 2018By

Niels Bosch

Smartphone usage has gone through the roof in the last couple of years, particularly because of its easy and low-priced availability in developing countries. With prevailing smartphone use, mobile app stores have also become platforms where cell phone users spend a lot of time. This change has also shifted the landscape of digital marketing in…