Xiaomi Mi A1 Kernel Sources Finally Released

Xiaomi is held as the king when it comes to budget-friendly devices. Their recent offering,the Mi A1, is the company’s first Android One device, which quickly took the world via storm. While the phone packs in a ton of features for an amazing price point, the device has seen its share of controversies as well. TheXiaomi Mi A1, considering it was an Android One device, should have been released with the latest version of Android, that is, Android Oreo....

January 30, 2018 · 2 min · 385 words · Brenda Gomez

Google All Set to Showcase Mobile AR Gaming at GDC 2018

The main focus of the company’s event will be Augmented Reality, and how they envision AR to be utilized in mobile gaming. While many companies have attempted to implement AR Stickers into their camera apps, none of them match the level of Google. The tech giant is the pioneer in this field, and their upcoming mobile AR gaming products are certainly something that we are really excited for. But what about you?...

January 29, 2018 · 1 min · 131 words · Cynthia Adams

Nokia to Roll out ReefShark Chips Featuring 84Gbps 5G Network

With 4G already the common spectrum here, the world is slowly making its way to the5G network. Thanks toMassive MIMO, chipset manufacturerIntel, and network providers such asVerizon and AT&Thave started paving the way for the next big thing. Living on the bleeding-edge of technology, Nokia Bell-Labs has also announced its upcoming chipsets, that are set to support the 5G spectrum. As reported byAndroid Headlines, Nokia has announced ReefShark, its new lineup of chips meant to enable 5G connectivity in radio frequency and baseband units....

January 29, 2018 · 2 min · 294 words · Brittany Webb

Paytm Partners with AGTech to Launch Mobile Gaming Platform Gamepind

Ever since demonetization took the country by storm, one company that has been on a rapid rise is Paytm. The mobile wallet service recently even crossed a100 million downloads on the Play Storeand is the most preferred option for cashless payments. Well, Paytm has set plans to expand its business, and after rolling out itsBusiness App,FD Facility, andPaytm Cash, the company alsopartnered with China’s Ofo for bringing bike sharing facilities. Now, it seems that the company has developed a new interest in mobile gaming as well....

January 29, 2018 · 2 min · 388 words · Phillip Jenkins

Slickwraps Leaks Customers’ Data Publicly on Trustpilot

If you’re out there looking for a nice skin or decal for your smartphone or laptop, the names dbrand and Slickwraps are probably the first ones that would come to your mind. While dbrand is known for its top-notch quality and excellent customer service, the same cannot be said for the latter one. Yes, there are some pretty interesting designs available on Slickwraps’ website for a number of devices, but their customer support has been proven to be really bad....

January 29, 2018 · 2 min · 425 words · Melinda Tate

Will AI Computers Take Over Human Jobs in the Near Future? Yes, Probably!

Artificial Intelligence (better represented as AI) is one of the hottest trends that’s taking a center seat in technological developments. It has extended its grips everywhere, be it the smartphone in our hands or the autonomous cars that are being trained to drive without a bit of human interference. These are just a few examples to highlight the fledgling use-cases of AI technologies. But, the innate question that’s been stuck in everyone’s mind is — Will the AI machines one day replace our human jobs and leave us employed in the near future?...

January 29, 2018 · 3 min · 529 words · Karen Spence

20 Best Multiplayer Games for Android (Free and Paid)

Android gaming has seen substantial growth over the years. The performance of mobile phones has improved, and that has enabled developers to create great experiences. This includes the likes of thebest Android action games. While single-player campaign modes are a lot of fun, what’s truly amazing is the multiplayer gaming scene. If you’re bored of playing solo and want to pair up with your mates, then keep reading, and we will count down the best multiplayer games for Android....

January 27, 2018 · 10 min · 2130 words · John Morales

NOKEYS: A Cheap Digital Gaming Marketplace

The gaming industry is the technological world’s fastest growing community, and more and more developers are joining in. This is a great time to be alive for any gamer, as you have access to a plethora of games. Also, thanks to the digital revolution, there is no need to carry your game disks. You can download the games digitally and play them anytime you want easily. But the high prices of the current crop of games is what limits the entire gaming experience for most users....

January 27, 2018 · 5 min · 875 words · Jacob Williams

Sony Releases New God of War Trailer, Announces April 20 Release Date

Sony is the name behind some of the greatest games but is primarily known for the exclusives of its PlayStation console. While the list of titles includesLast of Us,Uncharted, andInfamous, one of the most fan-loved game series from the franchise is God of War. As described by Sony,“Living as a man outside the shadow of the gods, Kratos must adapt to unfamiliar lands, unexpected threats, and a second chance at being a father....

January 24, 2018 · 2 min · 259 words · Monica Butler

Amazon Alexa Assistant Comes to the Official Alexa App on Android

As reported byAndroid Police, Amazon has added the Alexa voice AI to theofficial Android app. While users previously used the Alexa app to simply control and monitor their Alexa enabled devices, they willnow be able to use the voice assistant using their smartphones as well. So now they will be able to access Alexa skills, control music playback, send messages, and more. It is worth noting that currently,the ability to activate Alexa using the wakeword is only available from within the app, unlike Google Assistant that can be activated from any screen....

January 20, 2018 · 2 min · 263 words · Jacqueline Taylor

OnePlus Admits up to 40,000 Users Affected by Credit Card Breach

OnePlus has recently been in a lot of controversy surrounding the credit card fraud that occurred on their official store. As reported by auser on OnePlus forums, fraudulent charges were made on his credit card which he used on the company’s portal, claiming thatOnePlus’ online platform was hacked. According toOnePlus’ official response,the company admitted having been attacked, while also announcing that up to 40,000 users at oneplus.net may be affected by the incident....

January 20, 2018 · 2 min · 244 words · Jacqueline Williams

Android Wear 2.8 Update Introduces AMOLED Theme

Despite its high price tag, Apple Watch dominates the smartwatch segment. It’s not even close. Google has lately been trying to gain back control over the market, by recently introducing Android Wear 2.0 and then theOreo update for Android Wear. Now, the company has recently released a new update for its smartwatch OS and seems to have brought about a new look altogether. According to a thread onReddit, a couple of users have reported getting an all-new black AMOLED style theme update for their smartwatches....

January 19, 2018 · 2 min · 382 words · Daniel Wheeler

Apple Gives App Store Web UI a Touch of iOS 11

Apple has recently been pretty busy, dealing withcontroversies,lawsuits, andhardware vulnerabilities. But despite all that, the team has been busy rolling out development updates for its products. The Cupertino giant recently rolled out thehighlights feature for the iOS App Store, and now has revamped the web interface of the App Store. As reported by9to5Mac, Apple has rolled out a major redesign for the App Store web interface. The new design takes hints from the iOS 11 App Store, offering larger images, a focus on curation and reviews, and more....

January 19, 2018 · 2 min · 314 words · Jennifer Graham