How would you like to use your Android phone or tablet to pilot a remote controlled car? A little interested? BlueDrone is a new project on Kickstarter that is looking to raise some rather serious funds ($200,000 to be exact) but has the ambitious plan to sell a Bluetooth compatible remote control car. Check out the video below for more details. Really though – it”s a simple idea, and if it’s executed correctly, will probably sell pretty well.
Tethering functionality on Android devices is no doubt convenient for users. Unfortunately, some devices are subject to carrier branding and therefore modified to have the ability of creating their own local networks disabled. The functionality may be even unavailable when no SIM is present. With the Hotspot Control app, however, users can bypass said issues that prevent creating portable hotspots, allowing their devices to connect with each other.
Developed by Chainfire, the app comes with a straightforward interface to complete a simple task.
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Square Enix is set to release the Final Fantasy XIV Companion App in late July. The app features chat, inventory management, and the ability to buy and sell items on the market board. The Final Fantasy XIV Companion App has a premium version with in-game perks like an additional retainer. Nowadays there are all kinds of options for mobile MMORPGs, but sometimes what you really want is just a good old fashioned PC MMO.
This week, Google is rolling out an updated version of Call Screen to all older Pixel devices. After the update, your Pixel, Pixel 2, Pixel 3, or Pixel 3a will automatically screen unknown callers and block robocalls before your handset even rings.
Google has been working diligently to keep its previous generation devices relevant, and it’s showing. This is only the most recent example of Google porting one of its latest Pixel 4 apps or features to its older handsets.
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OnePlus’ first tablet could be powered by Android 12L. It’s expected to launch in the first half of this year. Rumors about a OnePlus tablet have been floating around since last year. Trademark filings previously revealed that it could be called the OnePlus Pad. Now, a new leak has spilled some more information about the device’s software.
According to tipster Yogesh Brar and folks over at 91Mobiles, the OnePlus Pad will ship with Android 12L on board.
Fresh off the heels of announcing that Angry Birds Space has hit the 100 million download mark, Rovio decided to treat the fans with some delectable new levels that are filled with popcorn, cookies, and candy apples. Get ready to enter the 4th episode of Angry Birds Space, the Utopia.
The Utopia marks the first time that there is more than one planet design in a single episode. You’ll get to feast your eyes on planets that resemble a cookie, a doughnut, a key lime pie, a jelly planet, and a caramel apple.
Sometimes all you want to do is sit down and watch a movie, but most people don’t carry a home-theater size screen with them. This is your chance to grab a pocket-sized Piqo Mini Projector for over half off, at $279.99.
Perfect for movie night out in the backyard, the Piqo projector is capable of projecting a screen size of up to 240 inches with full HD 1080p resolution. Not only does this little device project well for its size, but at 200 lumens of brightness, the picture is visible in any lighting.
Many mobile apps allow the user to post content to popular social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
This kind of social sharing can be a great way to promote your app, and can improve the user experience by creating a connection between your application and the user’s favorite social media networks.
To promote social sharing, many of the major social platforms have created tools that specifically target app developers – and Facebook is no exception!
Xiaomi made waves almost a year ago when it revealed that it was working on 100W charging technology, capable of charging a 4,000mAh battery in 17 minutes. The company said Redmi phones would get the tech first, but we haven’t heard anything else since then.
Now, Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to reveal five technical difficulties associated with 100W charging (and fast charging in general).
Major battery degradation Perhaps the biggest consideration is battery capacity, with the Redmi executive saying faster charging results in greater capacity loss.
Clearing your cache is one of the most straightforward all-purpose fixes, along with rebooting your device. It can fix lags, random freezes, or crashes, particularly in Windows, and it will free up storage space. Many people never do it, so we’ll show you how to clear all your caches.
Most devices have more than one cache. Your browser, for example, has a separate cache from other apps and the operating system.