The analytics firm notes that global smartphone shipments grew 30 percent annually to reach a record 1.3 billion units in 2014. Android has thus become the first ever smartphone operating system to ship more than 1 billion units in a single year. Speaking of billions, at its earnings conference call, Google said that Chromecast is now the number one streaming device in the U.S., as users have casted 1 billion times....

What Is Prime Day and How Does It Work? Is Everything Discounted on Prime Day? What’s New for 2022 Prime Day? Best Early Prime Day Deals 2022 30% off on Apple AirPods Pro 17% off on Apple USB-C to Lightning Cable (2m) 33% off on 2021 Apple TV 4K (32GB) 18% off on Apple Watch SE 19% off on Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter 19% off on Apple MagSafe Battery Pack 22% off on Apple Watch Series 3 47% off on Apple Watch Series 5 10% off on 2021 Apple MacBook Pro...

Android 11 Developer Preview (1) Features Scheduled Dark Mode Although Google implemented dark mode with Android 10, it did not include the option for dynamic switching. And therefore, it did not allow for the ability to automatically toggle the dark mode on and off at specified times. With the latest Android 11 Developer Preview, it seems Google has addressed this by adding support for what is called Scheduled Dark Mode, which, just as its name implies, allows you to schedule dark mode on your device....

“This is a new configuration of Android — an initiative for entry-level Android devices. The goal of Android Go is to get computing into the hands of more people by creating a great smartphone experience on all Android devices with 1GB or less of memory.” The OS will come with special versions of Google apps that consume lesser resources (“less memory, storage space and mobile data” to refer to the press release again), and there will also be a version of the Play Store highlighting apps specially designed for the “next billion users....

The Mount View based Search Engine giant initially announced their Android N version at the Google I/O last month, besides stating that a name for the same will be selected after receiving suggestions from its users online. So after an online suggestion session, Google has finally narrowed down to the Nougat name. It goes without saying that like other years, this year too Google has named their Android iteration after a sweet dessert....

And now it seems that Google is committed to making popular the standard. As you will see in the video from below, product manager Adam Rodriguez says that upcoming Chromebooks and Android phones will eventually feature USB Type-C ports, as well. This new standard seems really cool, because unlike micro-USB, it features a symmetrical design, so you will be able to plug your smartphone anyway you like. This the most immediate and most practical use of the new port, but, as I’ve said before there are many other benefits – it’s twice faster than USB 3....

Apple’s market share in India has been stuck at a paltry 2 percent and this is where the local manufacturing would come to the picture. Apple products attract heavy import duties and as a result of which they are unable to directly compete with the premium brands. That said the Cupertino company has been trying to push the sales by introducing easy finance options and also buyback scheme. They also tried to talk the government into allowing them to sell refurbished iPhones so that the base price of the offering would come down....

What’s New on the iPad 8th-generation The iPad 8th-generation is the most affordable iPad from Apple. In terms of design, it features the same design language as the iPad 7th-generation, which makes the two pretty much indistinguishable. Towards the front, the device has a 10.2-inch Retina display with a 2160×1620 screen resolution and 500 nits of brightness. The new iPad comes in the same colorways as the 7th-generation: Silver, Space Gray, and Gold....

Another quick heads up about a promotional offer where in you can grab a 6 month valid free license key for Ashampoo Anti-malware 1.20. Before I tell you how, here is a small introduction about the features of Ashampoo Anti-malware 1.20 What more? Ashampoo antimalware offers a variety of Windows 7 compatible security tools (e.g. File Wiper, Internet Cleaner, Startup Tuner etc.) based on our price winning Ashampoo WinOptimizer series....

Asus ZenWatch 3 comes powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 and is coupled with 512MB of RAM. On the storage front, the watch offers 4GB memory. The ZenWatch 3 is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED display set at a resolution of 400p offering pixel density of 287ppi and multitouch support. Furthermore, the display is protected by 2.5 curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The connectivity options include built-in microphone for voice commands, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4....

I know it has happened to me many times, and it’s so frustrating. Luckily, our smartphones can give us a hand with making and remembering shopping lists. And, as you’ve probably guessed by now, the help comes in the form of apps, or to be more specific, shopping list apps (or grocery list apps). These little helpers will allow you to do your grocery shopping with ease and never forget anything again....

Amidst the non-stop growth of the Android ecosystem and the eternal “premium” feel of iOS devices, RIM hopes to manage to bring back customers that are flocking away. With the launch of the 7 version of BlackBerry Messenger, the Canadian company has added a very appealing feature – free Wi-Fi voice calls with other BlackBerry users. Free Wi-Fi calls with BBM7 And, at first, you’d think that not too many will be convinced by this feature, since you won’t be able to call your grandmother who’s 1000 km away, right, and probably doesn’t have a Wi-Fi connection?...

Alternatively, you can buy a GaN charger, which is becoming increasingly popular today. A GaN charger uses gallium nitride instead of silicon in its construction. And because of GaN’s electrical properties—for instance, its wider band gap than Si—it offers faster charging speeds while staying cooler and more energy efficient than traditional Si-based chargers. Here are our top picks for the best GaN chargers you can buy in 2022 if you’re in the market for one....

Features The Bobby Bizz is the third backpack from XD Design. The backpack comes with hidden zippers to dissuade thieves and an integrated anti-theft lock and is 10L in capacity. Most importantly the bag is kind of a convertible, it can be converted from a backpack to a business suitcase and vice versa. The buckles can be unhooked and the integrated lock can be used when you are leaving the bag unattended, the speciality of the lock is that it is held by an anti-cut steel wire that is further integrated into the right shoulder strap....

Well, that was not the intention behind this post. If you remember, sometime back, I had discussed about the Browser War not showing any signs of cooling down and taken my website visitors stats as the case study. TechPP’s visitors come from across the globe and hence it should not be a bad idea to take it as a reference and imply further. 4 months down the line, it will be interesting to have a re-look on how things have changed (if at all!...

Er…not quite. For, while 2016 might have been a pretty good year for Qualcomm but 2017 has started on a bad note with the company facing accusations of indulging in anti-competitive activities from FTC, KFTC and Apple. Sounds complex? Let me try and provide a clearer picture of what’s happening with Qualcomm and why. More than just chips: Qualcomm’s business model Let’s begin with a brief overview of Qualcomm’s business model....

Over the years, Google has constantly been working to make Google Chrome better for its users, and in this process, the search giant has added the ability to resume file download in Chrome quickly. Okay, this is a welcome new feature from Google, but how do you even use it? Let us take a look. Method 1. Resume Chrome Downloads Using Chrome Download Manager The best way to resume an interrupted Chrome download is to use the Chrome download manager....

François Beaufort said the following on his Google Plus account: He also added that when a device is disabled, when turning on the Chrome device, all the users will be able to see a screen telling them that it’s been disabled, just like in the above screenshot. Also, your desired contact information of where to return the device will be displayed, as well. However, at the moment the feature is limited to Enterprise/Business or Education computers....

Join essentially lets you remotely control any Android or any Chrome OS device through voice commands and is quite intuitive. And the best part? This one actually works. The setup process is also surprisingly straightforward; you install the extension and the Android app and you’re good to go. Join can be triggered via any custom phrase, by default, it is “computer!” and I didn’t bother to modify that because it sounds like I’m living in the future....

We hope everything is going well in Cupertino. We know 2021 has been a busy year with all the launches, but before the year ends, we would like to request you to consider an idea for a new product. Don’t worry, the product we are suggesting is not another phone, watch, TWS, tablet, or notebook. God knows you have a solid grip on those departments. We are here to make a suggestion that will basically make the lives of Apple Pencil users (like us) a little easier....