There are some rumours that Motorola will announce the Moto Z2 Play on June 1 at the Computex 2017 event. Before that, a user has posted the complete images along with the retail box pictures of the Z2 Play, which allegedly showed and confirmed the design of the specs. The Moto Z2 Play will be slim at the just 5.9mm thickness, and it comes with the aluminium body rather than the glass one seen on Moto Z Play. Also, the Z2 Play will have the camera bump at the back, and this time around, the Moto Mods are called as 'Moto Snaps.' The retail box of the device is red in colour, and he also showed the CPU-Z configuration of the phone. The device will feature a 5.5-inch Full HD display, same as its predecessor and will be powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 626 SoC. There will be 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The device also has a 12MP Dual Pixel camera at the back along with an 8MP snapper at the back with dual-tone LED flashlight. The Moto Z2 Play will pack a smaller 3000mAh battery, smaller than the Moto Z Play battery. The device also comes with Moto Turbo Charging technology.
At the Google I/O event in 2017, the search giant announced a new feature called 'Google for Jobs,' which apparently helps users to get a job in a more easier way. For example, if you search for any store in the US, then the Google Search will list the store's details along with jobs available if any. Google did not reveal when the feature will go live for the users officially. However, the feature is live for some users in the US reports Android Police. The publication says that they've seen a job listing of Barista Coffee Shop.
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Technically, Google maybe making server side changes to enrol the new feature in batches. That said, the feature may go official in coming days or weeks for all the residents of the US. Google for Jobs helps the citizens of the country to get a job quickly as the owners of a store can list the vacant job positions in Google Search itself. It also takes data from various third-party sites to list the vacant sites.
Judy Malware is a new virus spreading to Android smartphones across the globe. According to a security firm Checkpoint, the malware has already spread to nearly 36.5 million Android devices and can be found in 41 Android apps in Google Play Store. And nearly 4.5 million to 18.5 million downloads are seen for the infected apps from the time of infection. The Judy Malware is an auto ad-clicking malware, which automatically clicks ads when you're on the infected app. That said, the revenue for those apps will be increased big time with this tool. Hackers have silently infected the apps by creating a Control and Command server, which apparently can't be spotted on the Google Play's Protect tool Bouncer. The CheckPoint firm says that this malware is in the Google Play Store apps since years now and a South Korean company, ENISTUDIO Corp created this malware. So, to stay secured and away from these apps, check out the reviews for the app and game before downloading it. And if you find a bad review, then ignore the app.
Smartphones are now more capable than ever. The latest flagship phones feature Snapdragon 835 and a minimum of 4GB of RAM, allowing them to multitask better and run heavier, more complex apps without a problem. The Samsung GALAXY S8 can even be used as a desktop computer, showing just how capable it is.
The added power means you can now use most smartphones to replace your laptop; when you don’t have your laptop with you, you can still handle work or school-related tasks with ease using your phone. Of course, you need the best productivity apps for the job, and we have the top picks in this article.
Google Suite Google has a number of productivity apps for Android phone users, including Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Slides. You’ll be surprised to know just how capable they are for even the most demanding tasks. I was trying to meet a submission deadline for my online MSMPP program assignment the other day and I relied heavily on Google Docs to get things done.
Google Calendar is just as handy. The interface is among the best on the market, delivering all the information you need through stunning visuals. The masters in project and program management program from Brandeis University I’m taking obliges me to keep up with schedules and exams, and Google Calendar – along with features such as auto-sync and reminders – has helped me.
For working on longer documents, it’s more comfortable to pair a Bluetooth keyboard instead of using the on-screen one. That said, there is nothing you cannot do on the go as long as you have a smartphone and Google productivity apps installed.
Pushbullet
Pushbullet is not a productivity app per se, but it is an app that you must try nonetheless. It allows your smartphone to be accessed from your laptop, giving you a better user experience in the process. It started life as an SMS app that helped users send text messages from computers, but it now offers many new features.
For instance, you can move files from and to the phone easily. The next time you need to carry a PowerPoint presentation on your phone, you can just sync the file through Pushbullet in seconds. It also supports display notifications and allows you to use messaging apps on your computer.
Unclouded
The last app on our list is Unclouded. This app is a must-have if you use more than one cloud storage service. It makes managing multiple accounts on Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and other services easier. Keep in mind that you can only manage a maximum of two accounts when using the free version, but switching to premium is well worth the small price you have to pay.
The app shows all of your cloud-stored files in one cool interface, eliminating the need to open several apps to gain access to your cloud storage. You can move files between services and access features such as sharing and file management just as easily.
With these apps installed, you will find your smartphone to be more capable than ever. There will be no task that you can’t handle on the go with the best productivity apps helping you every step of the way.
Motorola's first generation Modular smartphones were a huge hit and are still going good in markets such as the Europe, UK, and the US. Motorola has opened the Moto Mods building concept to third-party developers, and various Kickstarter Moto Mods arrived last year with unique capabilities. Today, Snap-sticker has launched its wide-range of Moto Style Mod for the Moto Z, and the Moto Z Play in Brazil. That said, if you're not satisfied with the official Motorola Style Mods, you can get these Snap-sticker ones starting at $68.
The price may seem to be steep for an unofficial Style Mod, but these are worth checking out. The Snap-sticker Mods will change the entire look of your Moto Z/Moto Z Play. Furthermore, these Mods come with a wooden sticker for free to protect the camera lens. Having said that, you can customise these stickers with your photos including additional text on it. Right now, there are four coloured Snap-sticker Moto Mods available- Ivory, Ironwood, Zebra, and Muirapiranga. Out of the four, the ivory one looks slick. If you're a resident of Brazil, you can purchase the Mods by visiting here.
One of the most popular multiplayer action game "Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia also known as DA2" is now getting a major update with tons of Avatar selections, two new Store items and bug fixes. The latest update v3.0.136 features new Store items including "Pistol scope" which increases zoom on pistols by a factor of 1X, "Range Finder" which reflects distance from the enemy. You also get new vibrant festival/club color choice dress combinations in the Avatar customization tab.
Along with these features, Appsomniacs has also added Score Sync config tool to aid support with migrating scores to the new score storage system and Numerous bug fixes. Note that the old versions won't see the visual changes. You can download Doodle Army 2: Mini Militia for free from the Google Play Store. But if you want to get full access to all the features, you can upgrade to the Pro Player Pack through in-app purchases.
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