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Nexus 5 vulnerable for SMS DOS attack

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJanuary 20, 20190Comments

Both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 running any version of Android 4.0+ are vulnerable to a Flash SMS type DOS Attack. Discovered by Bogdan Alecu and demonstrated at the Defcamp conference where he shows how these messages can cause your Nexus device to reboot and when then won't be able to receive calls, messages or other…

New Age based Play Store Rating system – How it Works

Apps, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJanuary 20, 20190Comments

Google has just announced some exciting new changes to the Play Store. First of all from now on all apps that will be published are manually reviewed by a team of specialist, this should make sure that not only the content quality increases but also reduce the malware problem the Play Store has been having.Google…

How to Fix unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped

Apps, GoogleJanuary 16, 20190Comments

While you are just minding your business, you suddenly get a pop-up message saying "unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped". Regardless of what device you use or what you were doing at the time, this message can be quiet annoying and prevent you from using several of Google's services and is an error message Android…

How to fix Android 5.0.1 Memory Leak

Google, MobileJanuary 12, 20190Comments

Google has finally confirmed the existence of the huge memory leak bug that is currently affecting Android 5.0.1 users. As the Issue Tracker page confirms that the Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 5 are affected as the Android system eating upwards of 1.2GB+ of RAM while the normal usage is just 50% of that around…

Google reveals Photowall a new interactive photo frame for Chromecast

Apps, Google, Internet & SoftwareJanuary 11, 20190Comments

Google has just launched a new app called Photowall on iOS that allows you to turn your Chromecast streaming device into an interactive photo frame. Any user that has the app can upload pictures which then will be displayed on the Chromecast media streaming device.The app also allows you to edit the image adding text…

Chrome beta shows new flat Google logo

Google, Online MarketingJanuary 9, 20190Comments

It seems like its becoming a trend to redesign your Logo, last week Yahoo revealed its new logo and now Google might get a new, flatter logo too. Spotted by ArsTechnica in the new Google Chrome beta. Here is a comparison image of the new logoFlat seems like the new way to go in the design world,…

Get Free $6 of Play Store credit with Chromecast

Gadgets, Google, Online MarketingJanuary 8, 20190Comments

If you own a Chromecast device you are in luck with a new promotion from Google. All Chromecast users can now get $6 of Play Store credit for free as the official website states: "Enjoy a date night on us. Get $6 Google Play Movie rental".If you want to get your free $6 credit, head…

Improve Nexus 6 performance by disabling encryption

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 20, 20180Comments

Benchmark test show that the Nexus 6 performance is outstanding and nothing else was expected from Google's new flagship smartphone running Android 5.0 Lollipop. One of the main improvements over Lollipop is the device encryption or so, you would think.New benchmark test performed after disabling the forced device encryption are significantly better than those done…

10 most awesome and best wallpaper for Nexus 6

Google, Internet & Software, MobileDecember 20, 20180Comments

Google's new Nexus 6 isn't just the most expensive Nexus device yet it is also the biggest one featuring a massive 5.9inch display with a a resolution of 2560 × 1440 and a 496ppi screen the Nexus might be the smartphone with the most advanced display ever. Of course, with this and Android Lollipop's material design it is time…

Nexus 5 to launch in India on November 18

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsDecember 17, 20180Comments

Google's Nexus 5 featuring the latest Android version Android Kit Kat 4.4 launched back in October but the phone isn't available in India yet. Spotted by Androwin Google Plus user Anirudh Sriram posted a picture showing a banner featuring the Nexus 5 in an LG store located in Bangalore and will be available on Monday 18th…

How to get 2GB Free Google Drive storage

Google, Internet & Software, Tech NewsDecember 14, 20180Comments

Google has just started a new promotion giving users 2GB of free Google Drive Storage if they perform a security checkup. The promotion will be available until February 17th so if you are interested in getting an additional 2GB of free Google Drive storage we highly recommend you follow the steps bellow and make sure you get…

3 Best Smartwatches of 2015 worth waiting for

Gadgets, Personal Tech, TechnologyDecember 13, 20180Comments

While 2014 was a big year for the Smartwatch, 2015 will be the year of the smartwatch. Its all about wearables and worlds biggest tech companies are all fighting to take the biggest market share. With Samsung, LG and Motorola already competing with their wearables, other companies like Apple are almost ready to launch their…