The fourth Android N Developer Preview brings some major changes, including the final API level 24 for the upcoming Android N platform. It means developers can now publish Android N apps with API level 24 supports on the Play Store in alpha, beta and production release channels. Below are the some of the new changes of Android N Developer Preview 4 You can see all the new changes, known issues, bug fixes and features of Android N Developer Preview 4 (NPD56N) update in this page....

Android Q Beta 4 system images are live for all Google Pixel phones – Pixel, the Pixel XL, the Pixel 2, the Pixel 2 XL, the Pixel 3, Pixel 3 XL and the recently launched Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. Users will receive the update via OTA or sideload by downloading the system images. It will also available on other 15 devices from partner OEMs, such as Asus, Essential, Nokia, Huawei, LG, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Sony, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi....

Phonesize.com is an excellent online tool that lets you see the actual size of a phone on your computer screen. An interesting part is that you can compare any phone and model with others in real time. The service has a large database of most popular smart phones. Just enter the site, simply select phone model from the selection box. To remove one, click the remove button underneath it. Sizeeasy is another excellent service that helps you visualize and compare product size when shopping online....

“Mods are your right feature where you expect them”. The Cortana Mod for camera makes hands-free selfie sessions a reality. The Skype Mode brings Skype feature to Phone app, the OneNote Mod lets you take note simply anywhere in the OS, the Hyperlapse Mod lets you create smooth and stabilized time-laps videos, and the Twitter Mod brings trending tweets right on the lock screen. You can read more about Cyanogen OS 13....

To use Dazzle, download and install it as a widget on your Android’s home screen. To do that, pick an empty spot on your home screen, long-press it, in the popup menu, select Widgets, then Dazzle [via]

Xiaomi has discovered that this issue is due to MyJio application installed on the phone with all permissions granted. While Xiaomi is investigating this issue for a fix, there is a workaround to fix this issue now. You can fix the Dialer app ANR issue either by completely uninstalling the MyJio app or by excluding some permission granted to the app. Before jump into the subject, if you have not updated your Xiaomi Mi A1 to Android 8....

An XDA contributor LauCass has developed a little app called Settings+ that lets you discover hidden settings and features of your Samsung Galaxy phones without root. Once you start the app, you will get a menu similar to your phone’s settings menu with access to various hidden features and settings. The app requires no root access. Depending on the phone model and Android version, some hidden menu screen may not be displayed on some devices and/or some settings shortcuts are not working....

Asus officially confirmed Android 9 Pie upgrade plan for over 12 ZenFone smartphones released in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The company already updated some of them to Pie and will upgrade some of them to Android Q. Asus already starts Android Q beta testing for Zenfone 5Z. ZenFone 4 Max is included in the Android 9 Pie update list and the software build WW_16.0200.1903.25 bring the beta version of the ROM to the phone....

OnePlus 6 features 6.28-inch notched Optic AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with 6/8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options. The device also features dual camera (16MP + 20MP) with OES and EIS for the best low light photography. OnePlus 6 comes with 3300mAh battery with Dash Charge, and runs on OxygenOS 5.1 based Android 8.1 Oreo. For developers and enthusiast, the Android P beta (Android 9....

The Surf or the Ski Slope in Microsoft Edge is an addictive, simple game that you can play offline or online on your smartphone and computer. Now, Microsoft adds a shortcut of the game on the homepage/new tab page of the Edge browser on Android. So you can start the game just with a tap without needing to go to the edge://surf page. ALSO READ: How to play games hidden in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Opera browsers Here is how to enable the Surf game shortcut on Edge’s homepage/new tab page on Android....

Here is a small and simple program called Starter Background Changer that enables ‘Personalize’ option in Windows 7 Starter edition as in other editions of Windows 7 and let you change your wallpaper. The program has the following features: – Looks similar to other editions of Windows 7 Personalize option – Supports PNG, JPG and BMP images. – Option to change the position of the picture (center, mosaic, stretch, filling, normal) – No taskbar or other icons Download Starter Background Changer at source

For your information, LineageOS 14.1 requires clean installation. Users need to wipe system before flashing the ROM. Also, because of the licensing issue LineageOS does not includes Google apps and services like Play store. To get Play store and other Google services, users need to flash compatible Gapps package after flashing the ROM. Also, note that LineageOS is comes with root disabled. If you want root access, you need to flash Super SU zip file after flashing the ROM....

Fairphone 2 was released with Android Lollipop and then it updated to Android Marshmallow. Since it is a two year old device, chances for getting the Android Nougat update is rare. However, experienced users can flash custom ROM like LineageOS on it and experience the latest Android version. LineageOS 14.1 brings several new features alongside Nougat native features as well as latest Android security patches. However, the status of LineageOS 14....

XQuietHours is a clone of “Quiet Hours” feature of CyanogenMod ROM. Like Moto X’s Sleeping Assist, Quiet Hours silences your phone during your sleeping time (that you can set with in the app) and makes your sleep time more efficient. How to use XQuietHours. As said above, XQuietHours is an Xposed Framework module, which means you need a rooted phone with Xposed Framework installed on it. Using this app is simple....

Prerendering was a feature of the Chrome browser, but it required a lot of system memory and posed a security risk because it preloaded potentially dangerous JavaScript. Google fixed these issues with Prerender2. The new prerendering technology enables the browser to load web pages more quickly by downloading certain design elements in advance. ALSO READ: 3 Methods to Restart Chrome With All Previously Opend Tabs Prerender2 or faster prerendering is currently an experimental feature for the Chrome browser, so it is not enabled....

As you may know, in Google Meet, there is an option to hide your surroundings with wallpaper or make your background blur. The new face filters and effects in Google Meet will make your video calls more fun. You can add animals and other characters to your face and head. Face Filters is available on Android and iOS, but it is for personal accounts only. It will not be available for workplace or school accounts....

In order to join the Android 9 Pie based EMUI 9.0 Beta program, you will need to download the Beta app (HwFut app APK file) and install it on Honor 8 Pro. In addition, users need to create HW ID (Huawei ID) to join for the beta program. If you have no HW ID, you can apply a new account by your email or mobile phone number. How to join EMUI 9 beta program for Honor 8 Pro Download HwFut app APK file from here and install it on your phone....

For example, the sounds of footsteps, whispers, and other noises can be distracting, and even annoying, especially when trying to appreciate a masterpiece or a historical artifact. This is where directional noise comes into play as a solution to enhance the museum experience. What is Directional Noise? Directional noise, also known as directional sound, is a technology that provides sound in a specific direction, rather than dispersing it in all directions....

Apps update usually will ensure enhanced performance, new features, and better security. But Google Play lets you determine apps that need regular updates and apps that need to stay just the way they are. It is through selectively enabling/disabling auto-update of installed apps. Once you do it, the Play Store will no longer update your selected apps in the background. Steps to Disable Auto-update of Individual Apps on Android Open the Play Store app on your Android phone....

In this guide, we show you how to enable Picture-in-Picture mode in Android O. Before starts note that, the present status of Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode for Android is experimental and supports YouTube app only. The video preview window is very small and sometimes it force closes the player. However, this feature can be useful for listening to music while using other apps. Enabling Picture-in-Picture (PIP) is quite simple. One of the new features in Android O is Navigation bar customization....