Android Pattern Lock System Can be Hacked Within Five Attempts: Report

 By Unknown on February 13, 2017       

Pattern locking system is the most secure way of protecting your Android smartphone from threats. In new research from Lancaster University, it is said that the Android Pattern locking can be hacked within five attempts. Sounds Interesting, right? Let' see how this actually works. 

As you might be aware of the fact that, to unlock your smartphone, you need to draw your pattern to get the device unlocked and use it. If you failed to unlock the phone within five attempts, then the phone will be locked for 30 seconds. 

That said, a person from the university mentioned above has developed a new algorithm, which keeps track of a person's unsuccessful attempts at the pattern lock and suggests a pattern using advanced computer vision algorithm software. 

Also, this new algorithm even works without a video footage by just recording the fingerprints of the customer. However, this feature works accurately when the algorithm is exploited using video recording. 

This proves that the Android locking security system is still vulnerable to attacks like this. 

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Really Blue Google Pixel Coming soon to Canada through Rogers

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 13, 2017       

Google and Canadian carrier Rogers have announced (via a YouTube Video, posted by Rogers) that they are bringing the "Really Blue" Google Pixel and Pixel XL to Canada as a carrier exclusive.



Rogers didn't provide Pricing details or a date for the device's availability, but they have a one-minute video for you!

Awesome Samsung Galaxy S8 renders make me want one

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 13, 2017       

It was already confirmed that Samsung won't be launching the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus at the MWC 2017, instead, the company is planning to announce them at an event in NewYork on March 29.



We have already seen multiple leaked Images and Renders of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. What appears to be fresh new batch of beautiful renders (fan-made) of the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus has been published by Korean studio DesignWoOS.

We already know that Samsung will be using the metal and glass body with the S8. The Galaxy S8 will sport a big 5.7-inch screen, whereas the S8 Plus will feature a 6.1-inch display. 



At the heart of the phone, there will be a Snapdragon 835 SoC and the company will release another variant of the phone with their Exynos 8895 chipset, coupled with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM options. Storage on the phones might go up to 256GB, according to previous rumors. 

The phone will use a USB Type-C port and will have an awkwardly placed fingerprint sensor beside the camera module.


Source: Designwoos

New Moto Z color coming

 By Felipe Berhau on February 12, 2017       

The black and gold Moto Z will no longer be a Verizon exclusive to the Droid brand in the US! It seems that this rare version is coming to the rest of the world, as Motorola tries to attract more people into its gorgeous flagship.

The Moto Z was released in July 2016 with the black/silver and white/gold released internationally, while Verizon got the exclusive Force (shattershield) version and the black and gold version. This comes in a different gold tone, a much darker one.

Motorola Philippines has just started teasing this, so we can assume it's also coming to other countries in the coming weeks. The Philippines social media accounts have shared the following picture teasing the new color coming:

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Google Assistant is Reportedly Enabled on Some Non-Pixel Phones with Alpha Version of Google App!

 By Unknown on February 11, 2017       

In what could be called as a surprising news, some of the users of non-Pixel phones are reporting that the latest Alpha version of the Google App is bringing the popular Google Assistant to their phones, according to Android Police. 

The report also cites that several people at Android Police after installing the latest Google App Alpha version enabled the Google Assistant on their non-Pixel phones. However, on some phones, the feature did not appear. So, it must be some bug, or maybe Google failed to remove the lines of code.



Besides this, we tried installing the APK provided by Android Police on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, but no luck for us as well. If you people want to give a shot at the new Alpha version, you can download the APK from apkmirror.com. Also, do make a note that the APK is an Alpha version and will have many bugs. 

Download: 6.13.5 alpha | Via: AndroidPolice

Toast's Wood Cover For The Google Pixel is Simply Sublime

 By Vaibhav Jain on February 10, 2017       

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL are one of the best Android Smartphone you can buy out there. Both of the devices come in three different color choices Very Silver, Really Blue, and Quite Black.

The Google Pixel and Pixel XL look stunning in the stock colors, but one can make it more stylish by adding Real wood-made cover.



U.S. company Toast offers wrap cover for both the standard, 5-inch Pixel, as well as the larger Pixel XL. You’ll be able to skin the front, back, glass, and logo on the Pixel with a variety of different options including walnut, ash or ebony. The kit costs $44, you can also select catchy etchings, custom text for $5 extra.

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