Category: Android

Incognito Mode for Google Maps has arrived on Android

[ad_1] Open the Google Maps app Tap on your profile picture Tap on “Turn on Incognito mode” It’s not something you’ll want to use all the time as some features will be disabled, and it’s important to note that it doesn’t turn off all tracking. The places you go won’t be saved to your Location […]

‘PUBG Mobile’ Payload Mode adds helicopters and airstrikes

[ad_1] There are perks on the ground as well. PUBG Mobile is borrowing a cue from Apex Legends by adding an option to “recall” lost teammates if you can bring their ID cards to communication towers. Vehicle repair packs can keep your UAZ going if you’d rather not abandon it mid-drive. And if you’ve liked […]

WhatsApp’s fingerprint unlock feature finally arrives on Android

[ad_1] Earlier this year, WhatsApp added an extra layer of privacy for iOS users when it enabled support for Touch ID and Face ID. Today, it announced Fingerprint Lock for Android. Now, WhatsApp users can unlock the app with their fingerprint on Android, too. [ad_2] Source link

Samsung teases a clamshell foldable phone concept

[ad_1] Samsung’s foldable display tech won’t just be limited to book-like phones akin to the Galaxy Fold. The company used its annual Developer Conference to preview a vertically folding, clamshell-style form factor. The company only said it was “exploring” the concept as part of its overall work on foldable devices, but it clearly put some […]

Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phone

[ad_1] There are some clear caveats. You’ll need a current Android Messages beta (5.2 as of this writing), an app that can see Android activities (such as Activity Launcher) and WiFi turned off. And that’s assuming the feature stays on. It’s possible that Google can shut off access to this solution with little notice. Despite […]

Sling TV lets you watch TV on your Android device’s browser

[ad_1] The service has expanded its in-browser support to cover Chrome for Android in addition to the Sling Android app. Users can now view content on their Android device without the need to download an app. The service has worked on Chrome for desktop since 2017, but this is the first time it’s been available […]

Netflix quietly tests variable playback speed in Android app

[ad_1] As reported by Android Police, the company is testing a variable playback speed option on its Android app. Users on Twitter have been mentioning the feature for several weeks, but it appears to be part of a limited rollout test. When watching content on Netflix, some Android users now have a Speed option on […]

OnePlus 7T Pro with 5G is coming to T-Mobile later this year

[ad_1] The standard 7T Pro is a mildly souped-up 7 Pro with a Snapdragon 855+ chip, a minimum 8GB of RAM, faster charging, an ever-so-slightly larger battery and photography extras like 960FPS slow motion video and a macro mode. The McLaren model bumps the RAM to 12GB and, of course, adds that signature black and […]

Google’s new apps are about reining in screen time

[ad_1] Unlock Clock adds a live wallpaper to your smartphone that tracks the number of times you’ve unlocked your device throughout the day. In this way, you don’t need to find your way to the Digital Wellbeing portion of Android’s settings menu to find how many times you’ve unlocked your phone out of pure habit. […]

‘NBA Now’ game offers a quick basketball fix on your phone

[ad_1] There are some uncommon twists for games like this. Player ratings are based on real NBA stats that change from day to day. And if your NBA knowledge runs deep, you can earn perks for predicting winning teams. Multiplayer, meanwhile, should keep the game lively. The title is available for free, although you likely […]