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Why are HDMI cables so expensive?

Gadgets, Online Marketing, Tech News, TechnologyJuly 3, 20190Comments

So you run to the store to purchase one of those new LED TV's and realize when coming home and have everything unpacked, that the TV doesn't come with a free HDMI cable. Mad, you grab your car keys and drive to the store while you imagine how amazing your new 50" Smart TV would…

Is Google going to completely ditch the Navigation Drawer menu on Android?

Google, Tech NewsJuly 2, 20190Comments

In the recent Google Plus app update, Google has removed the Slide out navigation menu (also known as the Navigation drawer). This feature is on both iOS and Android a much used one by developers and allows users to easily access a menu, it is also something Google has been using in its own apps (like…

Only 1.6% of all Android devices run Android 5.0 Lollipop

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJuly 1, 20190Comments

Android 5.0 Lollipop was released to the public November 2014 and according to new data, since then only 1.6% of all Android devices have updated to the latest version according to the Android Dashboard page which recently added Lollipop to the list as previously it didn't have a big enough adoption rate to even make the…

The Google Smartwatch is all about Google Now

Google, Personal Tech, Tech NewsJuly 1, 20190Comments

The latest report about Google's very own Smartwatch (codename "Gem") could mean that it is ready within a couple of months the WSJ claims. It was no surprise to hear that it will be running Android, but WSJ also claims that the importance of Google Now in the device is incredible and you (as a user)…

Design for the Sony Xperia i1 leaked

Google, Tech News, TechnologyJune 29, 20190Comments

A few hours ago, it seems that pictures of the new Sony Xperia i1 were “leaked” on the Chinese social networking website; Sino Weibo. After this, the picture’s were found and republished by an American technology site, Engadget The images bear a striking resemblance to the Sony Xperia Z, which was released in 2012. It…

New malware infects Android devices through PC

Google, Internet & Software, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 28, 20190Comments

A new PC virus is attempting to install a mobile banking malware on Android devices when they're connect to infected PC's according to researchers at Symantec. This method is one of the most unusual the researchers has seen since the attackers usually prefer to use fake apps which are normally hosted on a third party…

You can now Pre-order the LG G Flex in the UK for £700

Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyJune 25, 20190Comments

Online ecommerce website Expansys has put up LG's first curved smartphone the LG G Flex unlocked for £700 with the text "Pre-order to be THE FIRST"As of now the smartphone is only available in South Korea but it was previously rumored that the LG G Flex would make its way to Europe, US and the UK. Several…

Why Apple acquired PrimeSense and What it means for you

Apple, Tech News, TechnologyJune 24, 20190Comments

Remember PrimeSense, No? They are the guys behind Microsoft's motion sensor the Kinect and they have just been acquired by Apple for $345Million. So why should you care about Apple's acquisition of this Isrealian 3D body sensor technology company and what could it mean for us, the consumer?We all know Apple is working on its…

How to remove the Baidu folder on Sony Xperia devices

Mobile, Tech News, TechnologyJune 23, 20190Comments

Sony Xperia users have spotted a mysterious Baidu folder in the 10.5.1.A.0.283 firmware update. After further investigation, users found out that this Baidu folder was sending information without the users knowledge to an unknown location in China, Beijing. With this folder, the Chinese government can do the following:Read status and identity of your device Make pictures…

Google to release Android 5.1 March 11

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 22, 20190Comments

Android 5.1 Lollipop is almost here. Google is preparing to launch Android 5.1 next week (most likely Wednesday March 11). Google has started updating the Nexus download page and Drivers page as Artem Russakovskii points out in a Google plus post .Google has a history of making minor changes (non can be seen on the page yet)…

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

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 21, 20190Comments

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…

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

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 19, 20190Comments

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…