Octo
31

Android Pay Will Start Supporting Loyalty Programs

The Android Pay initiative has not been a runaway success and Google is keen to make sure more and more users start using it. Towards that end, some announcements were made detailing the features and updates users can expect on this facility by Sridhar Ramaswamy, the SVP for Google. Though Mr.Ramaswamy was not very specific about the numbers of users he expects will adopt Android Pay, he mentioned many millions of users have their card information already linked to this service. What is more, he said more than 60% of such users have never in the past tried out the Google Wallet service. Google makes a beginning with Coke One important step is the loyalty program that Google has initiated. Coke is supporting Google by rewarding users buying soda with Android Pay. When such a payment is done through the NFC- enabled machine, the user will get reward points that will enable him or her…

Octo
24

Android Lollipop Distribution Progress and Google’s New Project

The distribution of Lollipop OS is rising and at over 25% now, represents the quickest upgrade ever for Google amongst Android users. Earlier it was the Kit Kat OS that took a longer time to cover 25% of users and Google was having a tough time getting users to upgrade from older OS like the Jelly Bean and even the Ice Cream Sandwich. News not so encouraging But this news about Lollipop is still not great news for Google as it braces to introduce its latest OS called the Android Marshmallow…

Octo
23

Google and Facebook Come Together to Secure Your Device Data Honeypot

The fear of losing data, photos, and videos from the mobile phone is a perennial one. Many of us dread that very thought. Fear of losing the phone or having the phone go dead are the causes for such losses. Thankfully now with Android phones, those fears have been laid to rest albeit partially, due to two technological giants, Facebook and Google collaborating. You can now use the Whatsapp utility of your Android phone to take online backup of all data. This means all Whatsapp related data…

Octo
20

Cutting through the Hype – Will Android Marshmallow Deliver?

Android Marshmallow or Android 6.0 is eagerly awaited and the usual questions of what and how it will deliver are being asked by industry insiders and smartphone enthusiasts alike. It is expected to arrive first on the Nexus 5X and the 6P, though it will not take time to appear on the older Nexus devices as well. So what is the hype all about? The first one is with the battery power and the feature it is introducing in the form of Doze. Many of us have had the experience of waking up to a…

Octo
15

Why You Should Get Excited for Pokemon Go

For years, the world has been begging for a Pokemon MMO. The recently-announced Pokemon GO is likely the closest we’ll ever get to that fabled MMO. But should you really get excited about Pokemon GO? Here are some things to consider about the wildly-anticipated upcoming Android game. It Will Be Available in 2016 for Free Pokemon GO will not be released before the end of this year. It will, however, be released sometime in 2016 – many are pointing towards early 2016 (between January and…

Octo
15

Google Introduces Android Wear to the iOS

The race is on to get the lion's share of the market in the smartwatch segment. Both Google and Apple are steaming ahead with new initiatives and expansion plans. However, Google has not been having a very good run with its Android wear as compared to Apple, and has therefore come out with an application that would easily enable users to connect their Android wear to the Apple iPhone. Application to unite devices Google hopes this move will help them boost sales of their smart watches. They…

Octo
14

How to Charge your Android Smartphone or Tablet More Quickly

Sick and tired of sitting around waiting for your smartphone or tablet to charge? Today, we’re going to explain all of the best ways to charge your Android smartphone or tablet more quickly – even if you don’t have Qualcomm Quick Charge. Understand that Different Chargers have Different Power Outputs If you’ve ever plugged your phone into your laptop via USB to charge, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed how long it takes to get fully charged. You may have also noticed that charging…

Octo
13

How to Get a Clear Galaxy Note 5 Case Without Buying Any Accessories

Want to make your Galaxy Note 5 stand out from the crowd? Sick and tired of your boring black case? One Reddit user recently posted pictures of a DIY case modification. He was able to turn his Galaxy Note 5 into a clear case without needing to purchase any accessories. The process isn’t even that complicated. In the original thread on /r/galaxynote5, Reddit user /u/Skarface08 posted a video explaining how he did it. Check out that video from his OneDrive accout here:…

Octo
12

You Can Water Cool your Android for Superior Performance

You’ve probably heard about liquid cooled PCs. But one YouTuber recently took liquid cooling a step further by creating water-cooled smartphones. His system wasn’t that advanced. Linus Sebastien of LinusTechTips fame recently tested the effects of water cooling smartphones by literally placing the phones in Ziploc bags inside an ice bath. Then, he activated some performance tests, running GeekBench continually for 10 minutes. Typically, the Snapdragon 810 processor and other high-end…