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Netflix Can Now Automatically Download Shows It Thinks You Want To Watch

Par : Tyler Lee
Netflix allows users to download TV shows and movies from its catalogue for offline viewing. They even have a Smart Downloads feature that automatically downloads episodes of a series you’re watching and delete the previous one so that you can keep watching the series if you’re offline.However, it seems that Netflix will now be expanding further on that in a new feature called Downloads For You. With this, it won’t […]

Samsung Promises Four Years Of Security Updates For Its Android Smartphones

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the criticisms about Android phones is the lack of support. Usually, Android smartphones get about two major Android upgrades and maybe 2-3 years worth of security updates, and after that you’re pretty much on your own. However, Samsung is hoping to change that by extending their security updates to four years.According to a recent announcement from the company, they will now be updating their Galaxy smartphones’ security for […]

Android 12 Seems To Be Hiding A One-Handed Mode

Par : Tyler Lee
Our phone displays are huge and that’s not a bad thing for watching videos or playing games, but it can be a real pain to use when you’re trying to use it with one-hand. Some smartphone makers have included options in their Android UI to make it more usable one-handed, but that feature hasn’t been found in native Android yet, at least until now.According to a recent discovery in the […]

Android 12 Developer Preview Has Been Released

Par : Tyler Lee
As per tradition, Google has released the developer preview for its upcoming Android 12 update. Android 12 represents the next major update to the Android operating system and the release of the developer preview should help clue us in as to some of the potential upcoming features of the operating system.Do note that since this is a developer preview, non-developers won’t be able to install it just yet. Google does […]

Apple’s App Store Subscriptions Pulled In $10 Billion In Revenue In 2020

Par : Tyler Lee
Sure, iOS has a much smaller market share compared to Google’s Android platform, so some of you might be wondering why developers still tend to flock to iOS first. Turns out that Apple’s iOS platform is a much more lucrative one compared to Android, or at least that’s what the data from Sensor Tower seems to suggest.According to the data, it seems that in terms of subscription-based apps, Apple’s App […]

Newly Proposed Bill Could Force Apple To Allow Users To Sideload Apps

Par : Tyler Lee
All operating systems can be hit with malware, but one of the advantages Apple has over Google is that they are strict with their apps and users cannot download apps from third-party app stores or sideload them, at least not officially. This means that there are less chances that users could accidentally download an app with malware hidden in it.That being said, it seems that a newly proposed bill in […]

Barcode Scanning Android App Might Have Infected 10 Million Android Devices With Malware

Par : Tyler Lee
There are apps for just about anything, even for simple things like scanning barcodes. In fact, such apps are actually rather popular with an app called Barcode Scanner (made by Lavabird, not to be mistaken by the one made by ZXing Team) which has been installed over 10 million times. However, it turns out that the app has since proven itself to be malware and according to Malwarebytes, they believe […]

Android 12 Could Borrow Some Privacy Design Cues From iOS

Par : Tyler Lee
In the more recent versions of iOS, Apple has introduced indicators within iOS to let users know if their microphone or cameras are being accessed. This is useful because if you did not grant an app permission to use your phone’s cameras or microphones, then these indicators will let you know.Now it seems that Google could be considering a similar move for its Android operating system. In a report from […]

Netflix Testing A Sleep Timer For Its Android App

Par : Tyler Lee
Sometimes after a long day at work or school, we might fall asleep to Netflix playing in the background. This can be annoying as you might wake up and Netflix would have played several episodes and you’ll have to go back and find where you stopped. However, that could change soon with a new sleep timer.Netflix has recently launched a global test for its Android app where they are now […]

WhatsApp Web Will Now Require Biometric Authentication

Par : Tyler Lee
If you’ve ever used WhatsApp for the web or desktop before, you know that to sync up the app on your phone and computer and also to ensure you are who you say you are, you have to launch the app and scan the QR code. However, it seems that WhatsApp is now taking steps to make its service even more secure.It now appears that if you want to log […]

Netflix’s Android App Updated With ‘Studio Quality’ Audio

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the problems with listening to audio on our smartphones is that it isn’t quite as good compared to dedicated speakers or even a proper set of headphones. This is because speakers on our smartphones are tiny and given the size of our phones, it doesn’t leave a lot of space for it to vibrate, which in turns does affect the overall sound quality.This doesn’t mean that they are […]

This App Will Bring iMessage To Windows And Android

Par : Tyler Lee
It used to be that back in the day, platform-exclusive messaging apps were a thing. For example, BlackBerry Messenger used to be so popular that people would actually buy BlackBerry phones just to use it. These days, the focus is more on cross-platform compatibility.However, there are still some holdouts, such as Apple’s iMessage which is still exclusive to Apple’s iOS and macOS devices. However, thanks to the work of Eric […]

Jooxter Smart Occupancy Management App Helps Social Distancing at Work

French startup Jooxter, a pioneer in smart occupancy management, uses technology tools such as AI, Cloud, and IoT to reinvent the COVID / Post- COVID hybrid work model. Part of the French Tech delegation at CES 2021, Jooxter launched its new web application that maximizes office space, reduces cost, and keeps employees productive and socially engaged. The innovative and secure platform facilitates both remote and physical team management to help […]

Americans Now Spend More Time Using Apps Than Watching Live TV

Par : Tyler Lee
Our smartphones are basically personal computers that fit into our pockets. They can be used to go online, play games, chat with friends, do work, study, and more, so it’s really not surprising to learn that over the years, our habits have changed. According to App Annie’s State of Mobile report, it seems that Americans now spend more time using apps than they do watching live TV.Back in the day […]

WhatsApp Publishes FAQ On Its Data Sharing With Facebook

Par : Tyler Lee
As many of you might have heard by now, WhatsApp is expected to begin sharing data with Facebook starting next month. Prior to this, WhatsApp had given users the option to opt out, but now it seems like it’s either you agree to WhatsApp’s new privacy policy, or you find yourself another app to use.That being said, given the legalese behind the privacy policy, some might not fully understand what’s […]

iOS And Android Users Spent $400 Million On Apps During Christmas

Par : Tyler Lee
It’s not hard to see why getting into app development seems like it could be a lucrative business. This is because according to the folks at Sensor Tower, based on their data and estimates, it has been suggested that iOS and Android users spent a combined total of $400 million on apps during Christmas alone.If you thought that the global pandemic would have impacted the economy in a negative way, […]

Google Could Face Antitrust Lawsuit Over Its Cut From The Play Store

Par : Tyler Lee
Right now, Apple is getting a lot of unwanted attention over its App Store and the cut it takes from developers who sell apps or services through it. Now it looks like it could be Google’s turn to stand under the spotlight because according to a report from Bloomberg, at least three states in the US – Utah, North Carolina, and New York – could be looking to launch an […]

Discord For iOS And Android Can Now Screen Share

Par : Tyler Lee
Screen sharing is a pretty useful tool and we’ve seen many desktop video calling applications offer the feature. In case you’re unfamiliar with the feature, basically during a video call or livestream, you can share what’s on your screen so that people in the chat know what you’re looking at.This is useful for doing things like presentations or even creating watch parties, and the good news for Discord users is […]

Spotify On Android Might Start To Support Playback Of Local Files

Par : Tyler Lee
Spotify is a music streaming app and we’re sure that many of you know this, but what if you had local music files stored on your phone before you started using Spotify? One of the options was uploading your music to Spotify, but this needed to be done through your computer. An alternative is to find and use a different music player for locally stored files.The good news is that […]

Google Will Bring End-To-End Encryption To Its RCS Messages

Par : Tyler Lee
One of the features of Apple’s iMessages is that they are end-to-end encrypted. This is more or less the standard that we can expect from most communications apps these days, but oddly enough, Google’s Messages aren’t. However, the good news is that Google has since announced that they will be implementing end-to-end encryption soon.For those unfamiliar, Google’s Android Messages is basically’s Google’s answer to Apple’s iMessage, where instead of sending […]

OnePlus Nord N10, N100 Will Only Get One Major Android Update

Par : Tyler Lee
As some of you might have heard, OnePlus will be bringing a different version of the OnePlus Nord to the US markets in the form of the OnePlus Nord N10 5G and N100. This isn’t too surprising as region-variants of phones do happen from time to time, but what’s surprising is OnePlus’ take on Android updates.It appears that for the Nord N10 5G and N100, OnePlus will only be giving […]

Google Created An App That Lets Creditors Lock Your Financed Phone

Par : Tyler Lee
When you think about how expensive our smartphones are these days, it’s not surprising that many carriers offer installment plans that lets you buy a phone and pay it back over a contract of typically 24-months. However, from time to time, people do default on their payments for a variety of reasons.There’s not much carriers can do except to pursue it legally, which we imagine will more expensive than the […]

WhatsApp Launches New Disappearing Messages Feature

Par : Tyler Lee
While our phones are encrypted and prevents people from unlocking it unless we authorize them, that doesn’t mean that all our contents are 100% secure. This is why despite it sometimes being a bit redundant and inefficient, having extra layers of security might not be a bad idea, especially if you deal with sensitive information.The good news for WhatsApp users is that it looks like WhatsApp has finally rolled out […]

Crash Bandicoot Will Arrive On iOS And Android In 2021

Par : Tyler Lee
Earlier this year, it was announced that a Crash Bandicoot game for iOS and Android devices was in development. King, the developer of the game, did not mention when the game would be released at that point in time, but it looks like we now have a timeframe to look forward to and that is in the spring of 2021.This seems like quite a long wait considering that the game […]
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