The leaked images reveal the external design of the alleged Apple iPhone 8 in full glory. With that said, there isn’t really any way to judge whether the smartphone indeed rocks the production design of the upcoming iPhone or not. As per the report, the unit showcased is apparently an iPhone mockup by an inconspicuous Chinese hardware manufacturer that has been developed by secretly collecting finalized design schematics from factories manufacturing the upcoming Apple iPhone 8....

Right from its design, which screamed “gaming” at us with its orange accents (https://techpp.com/2018/12/20/asus-rog-phone-design-opinion/), etched patterns on the backside and arrow-shaped camera unit and speakers; to its performance, which spurred by an overclocked Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 8 GB RAM and a great AMOLED display with 90 MHz refresh rate and excellent sound, was among the best we have seen on any device, the ROG phone was anything but routine and predictable....

We previously featured some backup apps for Android devices that could help you keep your data after flashing a ROM, but now, the developers from the XDA forum have brought us an awesome program that can backup and restore all the files on your smartphone. Ultimate Backup tool for Android This backup utility works on rooted and unrooted Android devices, with unlocked bootloader or otherwise. The tool works via ADB and it can make a complete backup in a manner of minutes (took about 5 minutes for me)....

The Internet of Things is an environment where objects, animals or people have unique identifiers that allow them to transfer data over a network on their own. The evolution of wireless technologies has made it possible for the IoT to see a rapid growth. Also, the IPv6 huge increase is another catalyst in the development of the Internet of Things. 20 Devices to show how the Internet of Things will be Within eight years, it is expected that various organizations ranging from government to business will create a market of almost $9 trillion which will be constituted from 212 billion “things” making up the global Internet of Things in 2020....

Although at large, both of these token-generation approaches work well and have their share of advantages and disadvantages, app-based 2FA is a more accessible and practical solution for most people since it costs less (or nothing, in some cases) and offers better portability. But having said that, with a ton of 2FA apps available on the App Store and Play Store, finding an app can be a hassle. To simplify this process, we’ve curated a list of the best 2FA apps on Android and iOS to help you find the right 2FA app for your needs....

Therefore, we didn’t even include those kind of apps in our list, so everything that you will find here will help you download torrent files straight on your Android or iOS devices. If you have used a torrent app with your Android device and found it good (since it’s virtually impossible to find one for iPhone/iPad), let us know in the comments section. Some of the best torrent apps for Android devices KickassTorrents The KickassTorrents app is one of the latest torrent apps that have been launched for Android users but it has already managed to gather a loyal fan-base, with many of them probably being users of the kickass....

So to make things simpler for you, here’s our short guide on choosing your next email service for your iPhone. 1. Gmail Google’s very own email service – Gmail – launched way back in 2004, is a definite competitor in the list of email services. Its iOS app offers a clear and easy-to-use interface, with easy access to different options, available at ease. The organization of emails based on different categories is neatly done and managed by the app itself....

Still very hefty in size At their new reduced price, the Shure Aonic 50 sure make for a very compelling deal for anyone looking for a premium pair of ANC headphones. We would even go out and say that if the good wireless sound is your requirement, these are your best option! Yes, they are very big and at over 300 grams, definitely on the heavier side, and they also do not fold into a very compact shape....

Buoyed by the success of SoftBank’s telecom operations, Yahoo Japan and Alibaba, SoftBank went on a buying and investing spree which saw it investing in several companies and in some cases downright acquiring them. Some of SoftBank’s investments include companies like Snapdeal, Ola, and One Web, while its acquisitions included companies like Sprint and ARM. Monopoly or nothing The network effects of being the largest player in a particular segment of technology, coupled with the data that the larger company gets to continuously improve its product/service simply leave very little chance for the number two company to have a meaningful fighting chance....

As the smartphone is meant specifically for gamers, there are some cool additional perks that you get including a special liquid cooling mechanism, a gaming mode that will overclock the CPU, a dedicated controller attachment and what not. Performance being the criteria of utmost importance, the Black Shark 2 opts for the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is currently the best that Qualcomm has to offer for smartphones. Paired with it is up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage....

Having a wifi router at home is very common these days. People prefer to stay connected to the internet via their desktop, laptop, mobile phone or even their multimedia gadget like iPod Touch. That is pretty cool, but the issue is when you forget (or ignore) to set a password for your wireless connection. That would mean, anyone nearby, within the router connectivity area can easily connect to your network and get free access to the internet!...

It may be free and a mere 894 KB download on our Nexus 4 (when was the last time we downloaded a mobile game THAT light?) and a 2.4 MB one on our iPad mini, but we are going to put it on record – Flappy Bird is one of the most difficult and infuriating games we have played. And this, when on the surface, it is shockingly simple – you have to keep tapping the screen to keep a small bird in the air and help it get through a tricky path, between some obstacles, and the further you get, the better your score....

The update takes the Gmail up to version 2.0 and is one of the heftiest the app has received since it arrived on the iTunes App Store some months ago. And that is certainly evident from the size of the app, which has suddenly sprouted to an impressive 15MB. There are a number of changes contained in them thar MBs, though. To start with, the interface (once you have logged in – you will have to) is a whole lot cleaner and you have so much more white space around with fewer pesky lines....

Google Pack is offering a free edition of Norton Security Scan, better known as the striped down version of Norton AntiVirus 2009. Visit the official website and download the Free Norton AntiVirus – Google Pack. The only drawback for the free edition of Norton Security Scan is the lack of real time protection. You can over come this by manually (right click and select ‘scan with norton antivirus’) scan any files you think that are suspicious, for your information it is only available in both Windows XP and Windows Vista....

The Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 is an air purifier designed to combat the elements in the air around you that ideally should not be breathed into your lungs. Dyson has introduced its Air Multiplier technology and a completely HEPA H13 sealed housing to ensure proper air purification in a large space. We tested the Dyson Purifier Cool Formaldehyde TP09 for three weeks and will describe our experience with it here....

On macOS, the terminal is, fittingly, called Terminal, and it uses the Z shell (Zsh) as the default login shell. (Before macOS Catalina, Apple was using Bash shell as the default shell). Using this Terminal, you can easily navigate system directories, copy/move files, get system information, securely remote login to other systems, and automate tasks/actions on your Mac efficiently. However, to perform any of these actions, you need familiarity with terminal commands (and their syntaxes)....

So should you be going for the pro-less but latest version of the Redmi Note or the Pro-ful one of its best-selling predecessor? Well, let’s try to sort things out for you: Appearance: not much to tell apart We had mentioned in our first cut of the Redmi 8 that it looked more like the Redmi Note 7 Pro than the Note 8 Pro, and well, that means that in terms of looks, both phones are rather difficult to tell apart....

Over the past few years, Jio has made a name for itself in the Indian telecom industry, and it would not be amiss to say that, in some sense, it has completely changed the space forever. This even seems evident with the growth that the operator has managed to achieve, by bringing more than 388 million people online in less than four years, putting it right on top as the country’s largest wireless operator....

Facebook, on its part, believes that everything, including the mobile phones need a social layer on top of it (remember Facebook phone?), while Google maintains that Bing (and Microsoft) is their primary competitor and not Facebook (or Apple). Still, they are working at a service which can actually take on Facebook’s social media dominance (Google Me?) Check out the infographic below, courtesy AllFacebook, which might look biased, but is not....

In terms of design, Charge 4 appears to have the same design as Charge 3, with a body claimed to be made out of aerospace-grade aluminum, offering three color options along with a special edition model in Black. The tracker still retains its slim and lightweight form factor and offers up to 50 meters of water resistance, making it swim-proof to allow users to track their swimming activity data. Besides, you now get built-in GPS that allows you to leave your phone back home and still track your performance for activities like running, walking, and other outdoor sports accurately....