Full disk encryption vulnerability discovered on millions of Android devices

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Security researcher Gal Beniamini (via)has discovered a flaw in how Android devices handle full disk encryption. This puts millions of Android devices running on Qualcomm chips at a risk.

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HTC ‘Marlin’ Nexus specs leaked: 5.5-inch QHD display, 4GB RAM and 3450mAh battery

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Just last week, we saw leaked specs of HTC Sailfish, a smaller variant of the two upcoming Nexus devices. N0w, specifications of Nexus Marlin have surfaced in another major leak.

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Google Maps for Android will now let you add multiple destinations

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Google Maps for Android has received an update (via) that lets you add multi waypoint directions to your desired destination for easier navigation. The latest update bumps the app to version 9.31.2 Continue reading “Google Maps for Android will now let you add multiple destinations”

Top 5 features of Flyme that makes it one of the most unique and intuitive OS

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In this article, we will be taking a look at the latest version of Flyme and the top 5 features that make it the most unique and intuitive OS on smartphones currently. We will be testing Flyme 5.1.3.2G which is based on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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Twitter introduces stickers for photos that you can search like hashtags

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Soon Twitter users will now be able to add stickers to their photos. The microblogging network is adding this new photo editing feature to the existing suit of filters, tags, cropping, and accessibility options. Continue reading “Twitter introduces stickers for photos that you can search like hashtags”

Sony Xperia X Review

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Following the end of the Sony Ericsson brand, Sony took a hiatus of almost a year before entering the market again under a solo name. Sony went all out with the Xperia Z and brought about a fresh new design language and high end specifications. Although waterproof smartphones were a common sight in the east in Japan, there were less than a handful of phones that featured waterproof abilities worldwide and almost none of them were made for the masses.

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Xiaomi MIUI 8 China Developer ROM now available for download

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Xiaomi – as promised – has released the MIUI 8 China Developer ROM for everyone. The MIUI 8 with new design and features was first introduced to Alpha testers in May, followed by a Beta testing from June 1st. Continue reading “Xiaomi MIUI 8 China Developer ROM now available for download”

OnePlus 3 has ‘different strategy’ for 6GB RAM management, but users can modify: Carl Pei

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So when we first heard of OnePlus using 6GB of RAM in OnePlus 3, our obvious curiosity was to find out what it can do this extra power and how helpful that be? Continue reading “OnePlus 3 has ‘different strategy’ for 6GB RAM management, but users can modify: Carl Pei”

OnePlus X series discontinued, now focus on “true flagship” line only: CEO

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OnePlus, which started as a flagship killer in 2013, will now focus only on “true flagship” line, and as a result company has decided to discontinue the OnePlus X series. This means OnePlus X will not have a successor smartphone. Continue reading “OnePlus X series discontinued, now focus on “true flagship” line only: CEO”

OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus One

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OnePlus just announced its new flagship OnePlus 3. The Chinese smartphone company was founded on 16th December 2013, and it first launched the OnePlus One in April 2014. Since then the company has come a long way and it has launched four smartphones including three flagship smartphones. Here are some details as to what’s different in the three generations of OnePlus flagships. Continue reading “OnePlus 3 vs OnePlus 2 vs OnePlus One”

OnePlus 3 vs LeEco Le Max 2 – What’s Different

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Earlier this month, LeEco announced their Le Max 2 smartphone which officially became the first smartphone to be announced in India with 6GB of RAM. The OnePlus 3 follows hot on its heels with 6GB of RAM as well. However, OnePlus will get the first mover advantage since the device will be available starting from 15th June onwards while the LeMax 2 will be available from 28th June only.

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