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.
Google, at its I/O 2017 event a few days ago have confirmed that LG will be launching the LG V30 smartphone later this year and it will be Google Daydream ready. Popular tipster, Evan Blass today shared crucial information about the phone of what LG thought about it initially. Blass said "This is an old-ish mockup of Project Joan, a.k.a. the LG V30. Not clear if the project is still headed in this direction." By his words, it is clear that LG may not be working on the project now. However, if this project continues and LG releases the product in real life, it will be a gamechanger. Unlike the previous LG V series of phone which came out with a secondary display at the top, the V30 in the image has a secondary screen at the bottom and it's a breathtaking project nevertheless. Blass says that the secondary display can be expandable from the bottom on the primary display. Having said that, if LG work on this project and release the final product, it will be surely a segment changing phone in the market.
Last month, we saw a render of the Moto Z2 Play is Grey color along with few Style shells, and now we have the front renders of the same device in White/Gold, Black/Grey and White/Silver color variants.
The Moto Z2 Play won't feature drastic changes from the Moto Z Play because Motorola promised that the Moto Mods will fit their devices for the next two years.
Not only in the form of design, the device won't feature any drastic hardware changes as well. The phone will feature the same 5.5-inch display with increased brightness levels. The Snapdragon 626 will power the phone, but this time around there will be 4GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The Z2 Play will use the same camera sensor as the Moto G5 Plus along with 5MP front-facing camera with dual tone LED flash. The battery size may also be trimmed down to 3000mAh, which will be a huge downgrade.
SOURCE : Roland Quandt
It is just a matter of time for third-party launcher owners to add the features Google officially teases. At the Google I/O 2017 last week, Google said that it's bringing the much-asked feature from users of Android- 'Notification Dots' with the Android O. The Notification Dots is a feature that adds a rounded badge to the app icon on the launcher whenever there's an unread notification. The update also added the round styled search bar, which was also teased by Google at the event.
The Notification Dots is available in various Android skins such as TouchWiz, Xperia UX, LG UI, MIUI, etc. since ages. Also, Apple's iOS has this feature since a long time, probably introduced with the Apple iOS 7 three years ago. The Nova Launcher Beta latest version is already out and users can install the launcher right away to experience the upcoming Android O feature way before its official release.
OnePlus has recently said that it would be killing the OnePlus 3T very soon because the OnePlus 5 launch in nearing. The company now started a new referral program with which users can earn good discounts on the accessories. However, the all new referral program is applicable for the previous OnePlus smartphone buyers. That said, the owners of a OnePlus smartphone have to get their referral link and refer friends.
The user will be entitled to a $20 coupon if they use a referral link, and they can use it only after purchasing a smartphone. As said earlier, the discount coupon is applicable only for the accessories and not for smartphones. Also, in return, you will be rewarded with 100 points and those points can also be exchanged for accessories, OnePlus Swag, and discounts on smartphones itself. That said, the referral program is slightly on the lower side as it gives just 100 points for a single referral. Nonetheless, you can use the points to avail discount on the upcoming OnePlus 5.
The entire world is looking for next OnePlus flagship phone which is the OnePlus 5 to release at the earliest, but one has to wait until this summer to get hands on it. And leaks about the phone are keeping you at bay, especially about the rear camera placement. We have already seen multiple real-life images of the OnePlus 5, however this new leak shows the case renders of the OnePlus 5, which looks absolutely stunning and is on-par with the earlier leaked rumors.
As you can see in the above images, the OnePlus 5 is having a vertical dual-camera setup. To the front, the device features a fingerprint sensor which looks similar to that in the OnePlus 3/3T. The Alert slider seems missing from the side of the device. Apart from the trimmed side bezels It's not confirmed that the above is the finally look at the OnePlus 5, so take it as a grain of salt. OnePlus has already confirmed that the OnePlus 5 will come with Snapdragon 835 chipset. The device might be unveiled in mid-June. OnePlus is also tweaking the Oxygen OS to deliver superior performance with the OnePlus 5.
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