Google Could Soon Block Sideloaded Apps; Dealing a Blow to Android’s Freedom

Sideloading has remained the top-most argument against switching to iOS and for all the valid reasons like updating apps to the latest versions quickly or installing an unreleased app to feed your curiosity. Unfortunately, it looks like Google is blocking sideloading on Android after the latest Google Play Integrity API update. For those unaware of Google Play Integrity, it’s an API that lets developers know via server requests if the app and the operating system users are running are both genuine....

September 11, 2024 · 2 min · 399 words · Sara Hall

Honkai Star Rail: Borisin Warhead Hoolay Boss Fight Guide

Honkai Star Rail 2.5 Trailblazing missions hit true to the Wardance ceremony theme, hosting hard fights one after another. The 2.5 trailblazing missions feature some of the challenging boss fights in the game, with enemies having so many different mechanics. One of the hard boss fights is against Hoolay, the Borisin Warhead, and still, it is not even the hardest boss fight in the mission. But, if you are stuck on the Borisin Warhead Hoolay boss fight in HSR, then here is how you can easily defeat him and finish the story....

September 11, 2024 · 3 min · 496 words · Ross Moreno

How to Log Out of Your Gmail Account on Any Device

There may be times when you’d want to log out of Gmail on a device. Perhaps the device belongs to someone else, or you share your laptop with someone else. Either way, the process of logging out of a Gmail account varies from device to device, but it’s usually extremely easy. In this guide, let’s look at all the possible ways to log out of a Gmail account on a Desktop, Android, iPhone, or even remotely....

September 11, 2024 · 2 min · 407 words · Eric Chang

How to Unlock Flex Slots in Deadlock

Complexity is a part of MOBA games and Deadlock comes with its own twist. While games like Dota 2 allow you a backpack slot, Deadlock also has its own extra inventory slots called the Flex Slots. These slots can help you get an advantage over the enemies in mid to late games. So, if you are confused about what are the Flex Slots and how to unlock them in Deadlock, keep reading....

September 11, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Mark Peterson

iPhone 16 Marks the Death of This Iconic iPhone Feature

The Iconic Mute Switch on iPhones The Ring/Mute switch has been on the iPhone dating all the way back to 2007 when the very first, OG iPhone was announced by Steve Jobs. The Mute switch has always remained the same, allowing you to toggle between silent and ringing. It has been a classic part of the iPhone’s design until we saw the Action button on the iPhone 15 Pro models....

September 11, 2024 · 3 min · 558 words · Sarah Hopkins

NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for September 11, 2024

Connections is aNew York Times puzzle gamewhere players have to figure out “connections” between various words and arrange them into groups of four. To help you out, we decided to break down all the categories and answers for the Connections puzzle for September 11. What is “Connections”? NYT’s‘Connections’is a puzzle game that’s all the hype on social media these days. You will find people solving and sharing their successes and failures on platforms like X (formerly Twitter), and more....

September 11, 2024 · 2 min · 343 words · Dale Keller

PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X: Which Console Should You Get?

When it comes to consoles, choices like the Sony PS5 and Xbox Series X are the first to come to mind. And while we have seen plenty of comparisons between them, the new PS5 Pro is the newest kid on the block. New and old gamers alike must already be wondering which team to join now that the Pro is here. Well, to guide you through this tough decision we decided to compare the PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X on various metrics....

September 11, 2024 · 7 min · 1356 words · Jessica Garner DDS

The Pixel 9 Reimagine Feature Has Scared the AI Out of Me

Always confirm the source – this is the one lesson that the shady corners of the internet have taught me. But, the fine line between what’s real and what’s not gets alarmingly close with each passing day. And after using the Pixel 9’sReimaginedMagic Editor, I’m terrified of where we are headed. The Pixel 9 series went official with quite a fewinteresting AI features. After going hands-on with the surprisingAdd MeandPixel Screenshotsapp, I shifted my focus to the new Magic Editor....

September 11, 2024 · 5 min · 1008 words · Edward Cunningham

Who Is Yaoguang in Honkai Star Rail? Answered

Honkai Star Rail 2.4 and 2.5 Trailblazing Continuance missions introduced a ton of new characters from the Xianzhou Alliance, and there are many more yet to be revealed in the future. One such character who had a brief interaction with Jing Yuan,Feixiao, and Huaiyan was Yaoguang, one of the seven Arbiter Generals of the Xianzhou. So, who is General Yaoguang you ask? Here is everything we currently know about her in the game....

September 11, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · Jessica Krause

5 Cool Things You Can Do with Minecraft’s New Minecart Changes

Finally, after a long time, Mojang has heard the Minecraft community and has made significant and welcome updates to theminecarts. In this guide, we’ll go over five ways Minecraft players have used them to make incredible things. So, let’s start this list with no further hesitation. 1. High-Speed Cannons One of the most anticipated features Mojang has introduced in the latest snapshots is the gamerule command for minecarts. This command lets youchange the minecart speed....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 568 words · Adrian Martinez

Apple A18 Pro vs A17 Pro: Apple Delivers Meaningful Upgrades

The newly launchediPhone 16 Pro seriesis powered by Apple’s latest A18 Pro chipset. Apple says the A18 Pro is the most powerful mobile chipset in the world. Indeed, it is built on TSMC’s much-improved N3E process node and packs an updated CPU, but what new upgrades does it bring over its predecessor, the Apple A17 Pro? To find out, we have compared A17 Pro and A18 Pro chipsets, including their CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine performance....

September 10, 2024 · 4 min · 646 words · Gary Miller

Apple A18 vs A18 Pro: What’s the Difference?

Apple finally unveiled the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models, laced with cool Apple Intelligence features. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models are powered by the new A18 chipset and theiPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Maxfeature the more powerfulA18 Pro chipset. But what is the difference between A18 and A18 Pro? To answer your question, we have compared the A18 and A18 Pro considering their performance and efficiency....

September 10, 2024 · 3 min · 582 words · Mark Richardson

Apple Launches New AirPods Max With USB-C

After a four-year absence, Apple has finally upgraded its over-the-ear headphones – the AirPods Max, with new colors and USB-C connectivity. Let’s take a closer look at what else is new for the AirPods Max. New AirPods Max: Specs and Features The new model was leaked prior to its release, but unlike therumorscirculating on the internet, the latest device is just a cosmetic upgrade over the original headphones. The new headphones do come with a USB-C port, however....

September 10, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Jamie Smith