How to Enable Slow Motion in Any Android Device

One of the biggest feature that is still exclusive to flagship Android devices is the ability to record slow-motion videos. While most of the other features have trickled down to budget devices, the ability to record slow motion videos is something only flagship devices can perform. That said, while you won’t be able to record slow motion videos natively, there are certain third-party apps out there which allow you to add slow-motion effects to your recorded videos....

July 12, 2018 · 3 min · 524 words · Tracy Lopez

How to Hide a File or Folder in macOS

macOS is a very secure operating system by default. If you are not visiting any shady websites or opening unverified links, there’s a very low chance of someone hacking your system to get to your personal file. However, just because it’s hard to attack macOS remotely, it doesn’t mean that physically accessing your files is impossible. The problem becomes even bigger if you tend to use a common system which is shared among family members or co-workers....

July 12, 2018 · 3 min · 622 words · Robert Townsend

HTC’s Blockchain-Powered Exodus Smartphone to Arrive in Q3 2018

In an interaction withThe Verge, Chen revealed that the HTC Exodus will be priced somewhere around theFinney’s$1,000 price tag, which is claimed to be the world’s blockchain powered smartphone developed by a Swiss startup called Sirin Labs. Chen later added that the HTC Exodus won’t be limited to its home market in Taiwan, but will also make it to the international market because the company is betting it big on the success of Exodus, which can lay the groundwork for a whole new platform for blockchain powered smartphones....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 234 words · Andrew Moore

Huawei Employee Reportedly Reveals Android P Name, And It’s Not What You Think

It’s that time of the year when the world speculates on which dessert will be used as the name for the next Android version. While there have been severaleaster eggs and hints about Android P’s official name, there’s no clarity on what it might actually be called. According to a report byTabeltowo, a Huawei employee might have just leaked the full name of Android P as Android Pistachio. During a live chat with a customer, the Huawei support staff clearly said Android Pistachio in relation to a query about software updates in Poland, as seen in the image below:...

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 231 words · Shannon West

India Approves Net Neutrality Rules to Ban Fast Lanes, Data Discrimination

Net neutrality may still be back on the agenda in the US as lawmakers across several states are fighting its ban through various means. But India has made its stance clear. India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved net neutrality rules that ban blocking, throttling, and zero-rating internet data, with some exceptions. The new rulesprevent “any form of discrimination or interference” with data, including “blocking, degrading, slowing down, or granting preferential speeds or treatment to any content....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 284 words · Amy Hunter

Massive Snapchat Outage Leaves Users Angry About Lost Streaks

Snapchat’s user base has increased exponentially over the past few years, and the company seems to be struggling to handle the numbers. The app has been only working intermittently in the UK since last night, and if reports are to be believed, things doesn’t seem to have improved even though several hours have passed since users started experiencing troubles with the service in the aftermath of the country’s loss against Croatia in the ongoing World Cup in Russia....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 377 words · Amanda Chaney

Microsoft Surface Go v Apple iPad 6th Gen: Quick Comparison

Microsoft announced a newSurface Go Windows tablet this weekand, the newest entrant to the Surface family is poised to disrupt the tablet market. It packs in a 10-inch screen, an integrated kickstand, Windows 10, and a design that is similar to the Surface Pro. Also, with a base price of $399, it will certainly rattle the tablet market which has seen Apple’s iPad dominate for years. Well, if you’re torn between the two devices, and can’t decide which one to get, read on, as we do a quick comparison of the Microsoft Surface Go with the Apple iPad 6th Gen:...

July 12, 2018 · 5 min · 915 words · Erin Kaiser

MKBHD’s Review of OnePlus 6 Turned into YouTube Ad by OnePlus Without Consent

It appears that if you run a company and see a positive review of one of your products or services on YouTube, you can pay some dollars for it to use the video as an ad, even though the video was published independently. Well, at least that was the case with popular tech reviewer and YouTube personality, Marques Brownlee or MKBHD and his OnePlus 6 review video. Brownlee recently posted OnePlus 6 video review, where he praised the device calling it‘A+ for the price’and a smartphone that offers a‘killer balance of performance and features....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 350 words · Corey Bernard

Opera Unveils World’s First Browser with Built-in Crypto Wallet

With cryptocurrency and tokens continuing to be one of the most popular ways of starting new businesses these days, users will need a secure place to store their crypto-wealth. Opera wants them to use a browser and has unveiled a new ‘Opera Browser with Crypto Wallet’, billed as the world’s first browser with a built-in crypto wallet. Opera’s browser-based cryptocurrency wallet will let you store your coins on your phone. You can send and receive crypto money, but also pay for goods and collectibles through this crypto wallet on supported platforms....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 305 words · Amy Nichols

Oppo Find X Launched in India for Rs. 59,990, Available from August 3

Oppo has launched the flagship Find X in India today, with an eye-watering price tag of Rs. 59,990. The smartphone will be available in India starting August 3 on Flipkart and retail stores, with pre-orders beginning on July 25. The Find X wasunveiledin June and features a unique, motorized camera on the front and rear which automatically pops out when needed. It also flaunts an almost bezel-free design with a sleek curved glass build....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 361 words · Michael Webb

PUBG Mobile Gets Beta Release on Android, But Registration Slots are Full

Tencent has released a brand new beta for PUBG Mobile that will give you early access to the upcoming features before they become widely available via a stable update. The official beta is already listed on the Google Play Store, but unfortunately, registrations for the beta program have closed now as all the available slots for beta testing have been taken.Image Courtesy: Android Police Listed asBeta PUBG Mobileon the Play Store, the game’s official beta version gives the lucky beta testers a taste of the upcoming features such as the new ‘War’ variation of the Arcade Mode....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 350 words · Alicia Carter

PUBG’s Latest Update Fixes Bug, Improves Matchmaking For Sanhok Map

With fans complaining about bugs andglitches galorein PUBG, the developers have rolled out the latestupdate #17.1to the test servers with a number of little tweaks and bug-fixes. Some of the significant changes include improvements to the off-road driving performance of the pickup truck, tweaks in the iron sight default zeroing for all SMGs and crossbows. PUBG Corp also claims to have fixed the frustrating ‘revive bug’ that prevented players from reviving their teammates thanks to flaws in the game’s new anti-cheat code....

July 12, 2018 · 2 min · 275 words · Tina Roberts

Seagate Launches Fast SSDs With Up To 540MB/s Read-Write Speeds; Goes on Sale on Amazon Prime Day

While the 250GB variant will be available for Rs. 8,990, the 500GB model will be on sale for Rs. 10,990 as part of an introductory offer that will be valid for a one month period starting July 16. They will come with MRPs of Rs. Rs 10,500 and Rs 18,000, respectively. In its press statement announcing the launch, Seagate claimed a maximum sequential read/write speed up to 540/500 MB/s for its latest drives, although, the numbers, as usual, are likely to be much lower in the real world....

July 12, 2018 · 1 min · 183 words · Jill Jenkins