Cloudflare launched its 1.1.1.1 DNS service earlier year as a resolver that anyone could use free of charge. DNS services are used by internet service providers to resolve a domain name like Google.com into a real IP address for routers and switches to understand. DNS servers provided by ISPs are often slow and unreliable, and Cloudflare promises to speed up your internet with its 1.1.1.1 service. After a successful beta, it’s now arriving on iOS and Android. The mobile app uses features like VPN support to push your mobile traffic towards the 1.1.1.1 DNS servers and improve speeds. It will also prevent your carrier from tracking your browsing history and potentially selling it. Cloudflare is promising not to track 1.1.1.1 users or sell ads, and the company has retained KPMG to perform an annual audit and publish a public report. Depending on your mobile carrier, you could see some significant speed improvements. 1.1.1.1 is the fastest public resolver, but that doesn’t … [Read more...] about Cloudflare’s speedy 1.1.1.1 DNS service now available on iOS and Android
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Xiaomi Mi A2 Android Pie release: Beta software leaks online
During the Mi A2 in August, Xiaomi had promised to release the Android Pie in the fourth quarter and it looks like the company might keep its words, as reports have emerged that the beta testing is in full swing. Android Pie beta for the Mi A2 (review) has leaked and is available for download online. It has also made its way to the software community platforms and interested readers can install it, but be advised that the firmware is a beta, meaning it will have bugs and might affect the performance, XDA Developer Forum reported. If you are using the Xiaomi Mi A2 Android One as the primary device, it's better to wait for the final version, which the company is expected to roll-out in a few weeks. Android Pie: Key Features You Should Know One of the key aspects of Android Pie is the digital wellbeing features. It brings Dashboard, which highlights screen time and phone usage including how many times the device has been unlocked and a number of notifications received so that they get … [Read more...] about Xiaomi Mi A2 Android Pie release: Beta software leaks online
‘Fingerprint Gestures’ app brings one Pixel feature to more Android devices
One of the Pixel's more unique features is the ability to swipe on the fingerprint sensor to toggle the notification panel. When the gesture was revealed to be Pixel-exclusive, some Nexus owners were upset. In fact, there was so much outrage that Google finally said they would look into it. App developer SuperThomasLab aims to solve this issue with 'Fingerprint Gestures,' an application that does exactly what it sounds like. You can configure tapping, double-tapping, or swiping on your device's fingerprint reader to perform a variety of functions. Any navigation button, opening/toggling the notifications panel, opening quick settings, media controls, opening an app, and more are all supported actions. If you have root access, you can perform additional actions like scrolling and activating sleep mode. Nougat users can also toggle split screen mode with any of the gestures (root not required). The application requires Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and obviously a device … [Read more...] about ‘Fingerprint Gestures’ app brings one Pixel feature to more Android devices
Android 4.2 Update (JOP40C) Rolling Out To Takju Galaxy Nexus, Grab The Manual Update Now
Just after users began reporting that their Galaxy Nexus devices were receiving an update to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean (build JOP40C, to be precise), it looks like the manual update package is available for download. As could be expected, this coincides almost perfectly with the launch of Google's newest additions to the Nexus family – the Nexus 4 and 10. Of course, it's worth reiterating that this is an update specifically for the Galaxy Nexus' Takju variant – that means only Galaxy Nexus handsets bought from the Play Store need apply (we're still waiting to hear about the Yakju variant). Your device should also be running build JZO54K before trying to install the update manually. For those ready to download and install manually, the process is easy. If you have a custom recovery, just download the zip (linked below), move it to your device, and flash as usual. Those with stock recovery should keep the file on their computer, and just follow a few easy … [Read more...] about Android 4.2 Update (JOP40C) Rolling Out To Takju Galaxy Nexus, Grab The Manual Update Now
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core Android Go edition unveiled
World's leading smartphone-maker Samsung has discreetly announced the Google phone Galaxy J4 Core, second Android Go edition after the J2 Core, which was launched in India in August. As the name suggests, it is an advanced version of the J2 Core. The new Galaxy J4 Core sports a massive 6.0-inch HD+ screen with 720x1480p resolution. On the back, it flaunts polycarbonate-based shell with a primary camera module in the top with LED flash. Under-the-hood, the Samsung device comes packed with a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB storage (expandable up to 512GB via microSD card) and a 3,300mAh battery, which is more than enough to keep the phone running for a whole day under mixed usage. As said before, the Galaxy J4 Core is a Google-affiliated phone and runs pure Android 8.1 Oreo Go edition. For those unaware, the Android mobile OS development team has optimised the Android Go specifically for budget smartphones with bare minimum hardware having 1 GB RAM (or less). It is very light … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy J4 Core Android Go edition unveiled