“Samsung has tumbled — exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones precipitated the company’s fiery fall from grace — but its smartphone legacy isn’t over.”
A beginner’s guide to total Android customization
“We often, and quite rightly, complain about the way device makers customize the “stock” build of Android to suit their own needs. Customizing software is not inherently bad, but Samsung, LG, and others are usually doing it to push their apps and services.”
Samsung Galaxy S8 will feature all-screen front, report says
“Samsung plans to give its Galaxy S8 phones an all-screen front design, according to a Bloomberg report. Not only would this design offer more space for viewing, it would also integrate the home button into the glass screen.”
9 fun iPhone text message tips and tricks
“Simply tap and hold the message you received and you’ll see the option to react with a heart, thumbs up or down, the phrase “ha ha,” exclamation marks or a question mark. Head to Settings, then Phone, then Respond with Text. Here, you can overtype Apple’s messages. “
Stop unwanted calls and texts from hitting your cellphone
“You may find this surprising. Many of us remember when people’s names, addresses and phone numbers were listed in the telephone book and distributed for free. All we ever worried about were junk mail, telemarketers and the occasional prank call. Times have changed. Phone books are now history.”
Galaxy Note 7 explosions caused by ‘aggressive’ design
“Samsung is having some trouble identifying what went wrong with the Galaxy Note 7, which earlier this year was recalled due to a high number of battery explosions, but someone else believes they have the answer.”
T-Mobile’s Digits calling service is designed to make phone numbers device agnostic
“T-Mobile’s pitch is simple, “We’re dragging the phone number into the internet age.” The actual functionality is a bit trickier, which is why the carrier looked to do a little bit of analyst handholding and a consumer Twitter Q&A (at 10:30AM PT today) ahead of launch.”
Never Ever (Ever) Download Android Apps Outside of Google Play
“This week, researchers revealed that a strain of malware hit at least 1.3 million Android phones, stealing user data as part of a scheme to boost ad revenue. Called “Gooligan,” it got into those devices the way so many of these large-scale Android attacks do: through an app.”
Google launches first developer preview of Android Things, its new IoT platform
“Google today announced Android Things, its new comprehensive IoT platform for building smart devices on top of Android APIs and Google’s own services. Android Things is now available as a developer preview. Essentially, this is Android for IoT.”
Another hack? Here’s how to delete your Yahoo account
“Yahoo disclosed on Wednesday that it was hit with another hacking attack, this one affecting more than 1 billion user accounts. That’s a billion with a “b.” This latest attack comes on the heels of an earlier Yahoo breach that affected only 500 million accounts.”
