Rootkits On Your Smartphone

First let’s take a look over what we are protecting on our modern mobile phones: We protect our communication – doesn’t matter if it’s calls or text messages Our data – lots of people have documents on their phones (from their businesses, presentations, contracts and so on) Our Credentials – like email passwords, different type of keys, etc. Our Payments – like online wallets (google wallet, yahoo wallet), PayPal, and other bank information....

February 7, 2022 · 7 min · 1428 words · Shanel Lampron

Samsung Galaxy S21 Fe Review A Late Entrant To The Samsung Flagship Party

In Summary The Galaxy S21 FE is what Samsung terms the ‘Fan Edition’ of the Galaxy S21 flagship launched in 2021. It comes with flagship-level specs but at a more affordable price. Whereas the Galaxy S20 FE was launched shortly after the Galaxy S20, the Galaxy S21 FE comes quite a while after the Galaxy S21. It has the specs and the performance of a high-end device, but the biggest challenge the Galaxy S21 FE faces is the fact that it might be already seen as dated, thanks to the launch of the Galaxy S22 series....

February 7, 2022 · 11 min · 2173 words · Elizabeth Thomas

Oneplus 5 5T Get Android 9 Pie Open Beta

OnePlus is not a stranger to running prerelease software for its handsets out in the wild ahead of a public rollout of new software. And now the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T are getting into the mix, thanks to a brand new Open Beta for Android 9.0 Pie. OnePlus opened up the test period for those who want to try out the early software ahead of its public launch, but, as usual, it’s also meant to test the software out there in the real world before the company releases the update to the masses....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 240 words · Mary Griffith

Oneplus 9 And Oneplus 9 Pro Visits 3C Certification 65W Warp Charging Support Revealed

OnePlus is pulling the wraps from its latest OnePlus 9 series on March 23. Thanks to rumors and leaks we already know quiet a lot about the upcoming devcies. This time around OnePlus is expected to launch a budget OnePlus 9E as well. Just as we near the launch, OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro have been spotted on certification listing alongside some important specifications. The listing reveals OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro charging specifications....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 288 words · Vanessa Goldman

Oneplus 9R Unveiled Features 120Hz Amoled Display Snapdragon 870 More

OnePlus 9R Features and Specifications The OnePlus 9R comes equipped with a 6.55-inch FHD AMOLED display that supports HDR10+. It offers a refresh rate of 120Hz and an impressive 240Hz touch sampling rate. Unlike the OnePlus 9 Pro, the display on the OnePlus 9R is flat. Under the hood lies Snapdragon 870 paired with up to 12GB of RAM. The OnePlus 9R borrows a lot from the OnePlus 8T than we think....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 262 words · Crystal Profitt

Outlook For Android Adds Contact Sync Calendar Tweaks Speed

The email app (finally) syncs up with your phone’s address book displays additional details about each person. You can now touch a contact to email or start a phone call with them. If you rotate your phone or tablet, the calendar now transforms into a three-day view, which is hy if you have a lot of items jam-packed into your schedule. The update also includes the obligatory bug fixes performance improvements, promising a faster experience....

February 6, 2022 · 1 min · 130 words · Isabel Manning

Poco M2 Pro Goes Official In India With Snapdragon 720G Quad Camera 5 000Mah Battery

POCO unveiled a new mid-range smartphone—POCO M2 Pro —today. The smartphone made its debut in India, but we expect it to reach other markets over the next few months. The phone is based on the Redmi Note 9 Pro, which was launched earlier this year. There’s a slight change in the design but skimps on the primary camera in comparison. Let us have a look at its features, specs, and pricing....

February 6, 2022 · 3 min · 493 words · David Sturgill

Programming Languages Go Developers Explain Why They Use It And What S Missing

The Go team surveyed 11,840 developers for its 2021 Go Developer Survey and found 54% were “very satisfied” with the state of the language while 38% said they were “somewhat satisfied”. However, as Google user experience research Alice Merrick notes, the face that 92% of respondents overall were at least “somewhat satisfied” with Go is consistent with past surveys. The research found the chief reasons holding developers back from using Go are its missing features (39%) and lack of library support (34%) – the latter being a key strength of Python....

February 6, 2022 · 3 min · 610 words · Diana Chandler

Realme 3I Review A Real Headache For Other Budget Phones

Head turning-ly good looking Smartphone designs have become a little predictable of late with similar tall displays and shiny glass-like backs. When we opened the realme 3i’s box, the front of the device had us believing that it was another “smartphone next door”, especially because we do not often see smartphone manufacturers actually thinking outside the traditional box when it comes to the design of budget smartphones. But to our pleasant surprise, the realme 3i comes with an upped design game....

February 6, 2022 · 8 min · 1664 words · Lois Cooper

Realme 7 And 7 Pro With Quad Rear Cameras Launched In India

Realme 7 and 7 Pro: Design and Display The Realme 7 and 7 Pro both come with what the company calls a ‘mirror design’, which essentially allows for a visual change that brings along different lighting effects. Towards the front, the vanilla Realme 7 features a 6.5-inch display with a 90.5% screen-to-body ratio and FHD+ screen resolution. The display offers a 90Hz refresh rate and has Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 on top....

February 6, 2022 · 3 min · 552 words · Myrtis Dumire

Redmi Note 10 Series With Super Amoled Display And Up To 108Mp Cameras Launched In India

Redmi Note 10 To start off, Xiaomi has the Redmi Note 10, which is the standard variant in the series. It features what Xiaomi calls an “Evol Design” and comes in three colors: Shadow Black, Frost White, and Aqua Green. On the front, there is a 6.43-inch Super AMOLED display with an FHD+ screen resolution and 1100 nits of peak brightness. And, there is Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 protection on top....

February 6, 2022 · 3 min · 582 words · Daniel Combs

Report Android Y May Use Gamification To Encourage You To Tap Pay

A series of code strings in an A teardown of Android y 1.10 reveal some type of game with prizes on the line. The first clue is a series of references to coins. There are even a few details about winning a prize: The teardown also uncovered a reference to “opt out of the game” a social component to “tell your friends.” The most unusual piece of code is, “A network connection is needed to open the cracker....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 235 words · Elise Gorelick

Samsung Aiming To Sell 10 Million Foldable Smartphones In 2022

The South Korean tech giant’s goal is to have foldable smartphones account for over half of the premium smartphones it sells by 2025, TM Roh, head of Samsung’s MX Business said at a press conference with the South Korean media following its Unpacked event, where the company also unveiled new wearables Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro as well as the Buds 2 Pro earbuds. Samsung focused on “perfecting” the foldable formula in preparing for the Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4 and strengthened the usability of points that only the form factor can offer, Roh said....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 347 words · Jerry Orozco

Samsung Blocks Video Of Gta V Galaxy Note 7 Bomb Mod From Youtube

The Galaxy Note 7 had everything to be a sales success but turned out to be a torment for the South Korean company. After the first explosions were reported, the company then actually stopped selling this smartphone and started worldwide a replacement program. Actually, the explosive Note 7 caused much trending news over the internet. Countless jokes are being made on Note 7 due to its explosive nature. To throw some spotlight on explosive Galaxy Note 7, one GTA V fan created a mod that swapped the game’s sticky explosives with a mode of the phone....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 225 words · Lidia Boykin

Samsung Foldable Phones Watch 5 To Be Announced On August 10

This news comes from a tweet by tipster Jon Prosser, who revealed about the Samsung event and the launch of Galaxy Z Fold 4 and Flip 4. The event is tipped for August, and the sales of the gadgets will be later in the month. For quite some time, the South Korean company has been hosting the “Galaxy Unpacked” event in August. So, we can expect it in the same month this year also....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 406 words · James Arrington

Samsung Galaxy A50 A30 And A20 How To Record Calls

Samsung’s Galaxy A series comprising of the Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, and A50 are packed with useful customization features. Among other things, the handsets also offer the ability to record incoming calls — a feature which is surprisingly missing from some other phones in this price range. If you recently got the Galaxy A20, A30, or A50 and are wondering how to record calls on it, follow this guide....

February 6, 2022 · 2 min · 320 words · Kimberly Batten

Oneplus First Nord Branded Earbuds Spotted In Fcc Listing

Apple started using the Nord brand to market budget-centric smartphones. Now, the company appears to be interested in foraying into the wearables industry with Nord-branded earphones. 91Mobiles reportedly spotted the new OnePlus Nord-branded buds in an FCC listing. This gives a rough idea of the product’s size and appearance. Last month, we came across leaked renders of the Nord-branded buds with a premium and sleek design. The FCC listing suggests the product is inching closer to launch....

February 5, 2022 · 2 min · 289 words · Cassandra Allison

Oneplus 7 Pro To Sport A Quad Hd 90Hz Display And Triple Camera Setup

With the existing update cycle of OnePlus, the company introduces two new smartphones each year. However, that is soon going to change this time around as the company is expected to introduce a 5G-enabled smartphone along with a few other variants including the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The information for the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro comes from a renowned leaker, Ishan Agarwal, on Twitter. According to one of his recent tweets, the OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to feature a Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, USB 3....

February 5, 2022 · 2 min · 379 words · Karen Perry

Oneplus Is Working With U S Carriers As It Plans A 5G Smartphone

Companies like OnePlus have found success over the years by selling their devices with select third-party retailers, but most of the sales efforts come from direct fulfillment. But in the United States, getting a carrier partnership is a major step in the right direction, as many smartphone customers still prefer to get their new device directly from their carrier. PCMag recently sat down with OnePlus’s CEO, Pete Lau, and talked about how the company’s plans definitely include working with wireless carriers in the United States, and how the company will be one of the first to market with a smartphone to support the next major technology for wireless technologies....

February 5, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · Migdalia Reels

Oppo Announces Its 10X Lossless Zoom Technology

While we’re used to seeing telephoto cameras on modern-day smartphones, especially after Apple popularized it with the iPhone 7+, those are generally limited to 2X-3X optical zoom. Oppo however has believed in pushing the limits when it comes to zoom photography on smartphones and this was evident when they showcased their 5X lossless zoo tech back in 2017. 2 years down the line, they’ve doubled that number and managed to achieve 10X lossless zoom....

February 5, 2022 · 2 min · 292 words · Larissa Bradford