android

  1. Jan

    Huawei P10 Plus Android factory reset protection test - a cellphone shop broke it for R300

    A cellphone shop easily bypassed Google’s factory reset protection — for R300 MyBroadband was able to bypass Google factory reset protection (FRP) by taking it to a local cellphone and gadget shop and paying a R300 fee. Google FRP is a feature enabled on Android phones when a user logs into a...
  3. Jan

    WhatsApp takes multi-device out of beta - but it has limitations

    WhatsApp launches big linked device change — but there's a catch WhatsApp is rolling out its anticipated multi-device feature to all users, enabling them to link up to four devices to use the messaging platform even when their phones lack a data connection. The process to link devices to a...
  4. V

    Fitness devices advice

    Hey I used to have the Samsung Frontier S3 watch that worked just fine for recording runs and gym sessions. Recently its died (well stuck in endless restart loops) so im looking for a replacement. Im quite undecided about the brand so i was hoping some here had some suggestions or comments. I...
  5. Jan

    Chrome for Android will drop data saver mode in version 100

    Google dropping data saver mode on Chrome for Android Google's upcoming Chrome 100 release will see Android devices lose its "Lite Mode" — previously known as Data Saver — according to a 9to5Google report. The company attributed the change to decreased data costs worldwide and said that it had...
  6. Jan

    Google introduces Android 13 developer preview

    First Android 13 developer preview rolls out Google has rolled out the first developer preview of its next major smartphone software release — Android 13. The preview is now available on select Pixel devices, including the Pixel 4, Pixel 5, and Pixel 6 series.
  7. Jan

    Four generations of Android updates for new Samsung phones, tablets, and watches

    New Samsung smartphones will get four years of Android updates Samsung has announced that its latest Galaxy S and upcoming Galaxy A series devices will support up to four generations of Android updates. With Google rolling out one major Android update every year, that ensures new features on...
  8. Jan

    Google removes fake 2FA app stealing banking credentials

    Google nukes two-factor authenticator virus app Google has removed a fraudulent two-factor authentication app from its Play Store after it was discovered to be stealing users' financial information on Android smartphones. 2FA Authenticator — as the app was named — was identified to be a...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  9. Jan

    Google ending unlimited WhatsApp cloud storage - WABetaInfo

    Free WhatsApp chat backups on Android will end — Report WhatsApp users on Android smartphones might soon have to pay for Google cloud storage if they want to keep their chat histories. WABetaInfo spotted strings of code in an in-development version of WhatsApp that suggest users will be...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 51
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  10. Jan

    Windows 11 getting its first big update

    First big Windows 11 update coming — the new features Microsoft has announced its first major update for Windows 11 will roll out next month. In an official blog post on Wednesday, Windows chief product officer Panos Panay revealed the new features launching with the update.
    • Jan
    • Thread
    • amazon amazon appstore android microsoft panos panay windows 11 windows subsystem for android (wsa)
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    We bought a P50 Pro smartphone from Wish for R724 to see what we would get

    I bought a P50 Pro smartphone from Wish — but received something very different MyBroadband purchased a smartphone marketed as a P50 Pro with high-end specs from Wish, but what we received was a low-end device with fake specs. The advertisement for the P50 Pro tried to make the phone look like...
  12. Jan

    Twitter Communities launches on Android

    Twitter Communities land on Android Twitter Communities rolled out to Android users around the globe, the social media company announced on Wednesday, 19 January 2022, The feature made it to Google's mobile operating system more than four months after rolling out on iOS devices.
  13. Jan

    WhatsApp global voice notes player in testing on iOS

    WhatsApp voice notes getting big update WhatsApp is rolling out a global voice note player on its iOS beta, according to a WABetaInfo report. The feature — currently in testing — is intended to allow app users to listen to voice notes in the background. Currently, you have to remain in the...
  14. Jan

    South African fully leaks Galaxy S21 FE before official release - after buying it from a friend

    South African buys Samsung Galaxy S21 FE before official release — posts price Despite not having launched yet, a South African has managed to buy and unbox Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 Fan Edition for R12,999. A week ago, Reddit user UnknownWon posted a video on YouTube unboxing the brand...
  15. Hanno Labuschagne

    Most popular versions of Android in 2021

    Most popular versions of Android in 2021 Android 11 is the most popular version of Google's operating system (OS) on smartphones and tablets, the GlobalStats StatCounter reveals. First launched in September 2020, among the significant features added in the mobile OS was a new form of pop-up...
  16. Hanno Labuschagne

    Top smartphone apps in SA

    Top smartphone apps in SA In South Africa, social media apps tend to dominate the top ten most popular free smartphone applications for Android and iOS. At the same time, games are the most downloaded paid apps on both operating systems. The data shows that six of the top ten most popular free...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    iOS vs Android in 2021

    iOS vs Android in 2021 Google's mobile operating system Android managed to hold its own in 2021 against Apple's iOS after seeing a considerable decline in 2020, according to estimated market share data from the GlobalStats StatCounter. As of November 2021, Android had captured around 70.74% of...
  18. Jan

    Google launches digital car key for Android - starting on BMWs

    Google rolls out Android digital car key Google is rolling out its digital car key feature to the Google Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and the Samsung Galaxy S21, though it is currently limited to compatible BMWs. The company announced several new features and improvements on Android 12, with an...
  19. Jan

    Microsoft SwiftKey launches shared clipboard between Android and Windows

    Copy and paste between Android and Windows Microsoft’s software keyboard tool SwiftKey is getting a new feature that will allow you to sync your clipboard between Android and Windows devices to copy and paste text between the two. This feature comes with the latest version of SwiftKey...
  20. ronz91

    app reinstalls itself

    Hi there I have a cheap spare chinese android phone (Invens) from takealot. There are apps on it, some of which shows ads on the homescreen and notifications, that reinstall themselves after uninstalling them. Names are like Loosen CPU, Smart CPU and Beautiful something. Any idea how to rid...
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    • ads android apps spam
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    • Forum: Android
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    Lenovo Tab A10-70L - 10" LTE FHD 1920*1080 Tablet

    SOLD Item name (be very descriptive): Lenovo Tab A10-70L - 10" LTE Tablet - please specs here Age and condition: At a guess 4-5 years old - Hardware in good condition Do you include packaging: Yes - original box Warranty: No Reason for selling: Upgraded Price: R1100 Negotiable: Yes, within...
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