The popular Pattern Lock system used to secure millions of Android phones can be cracked within just five attempts – and more complicated patterns are the easiest to crack, security experts reveal. Pattern Lock is a security measure that protects devices, such as mobile phones or tablets, and which is ... Read More »
On Tuesday, Practo announced its Series D funding – the company has raised $55 million (approximately Rs. 374 crores), bringing its total fundraising to $179 million (approximately Rs. 1,217 crores). The news comes nearly 18 months after its Series C round, where Practo had raised $90 million – then worth ... Read More »
When Apple launched a free battery replacement program for iPhone 6s units experiencing unexpected shutdowns, some iPhone 6 owners reported that they had experienced the same symptoms. Now an unconfirmed report from Japanese site Macotakara suggests that Apple may be preparing a similar program for the iPhone 6 … The often-reliable site describes it ... Read More »
“Blackberry Mercury” had long been discussed by tech experts after it got leaked late last year. It added excitement to the rejuvenated Blackberry crew wishing to return to the top of the Smartphone industry. Last week at CES 2017, a glimpse of the latest phone from Blackberry was revealed by ... Read More »
Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has released a new research report underlining his expectations for the future of Apple’s iPad line-up, with slightly revised predictions for a new “high-end” middle-size tablet to be released later this year. According to Kuo, Apple is planning to introduce three iPads in 2017: a 12.9-inch ... Read More »
The smartphone market is about to officially bid goodbye to one of its former heavyweights as BlackBerry prepares to release its last-ever device. That’s the news from CES 2017, where the company’s CEO has confirmed that the upcoming ‘Mercury’ device is likely to be the last smartphone designed and built ... Read More »
Ever since Super Mario Run arrived on the App Store earlier this month, Android users have been anxiously awaiting any word from Nintendo about when the game might make its way over to other mobile platforms. While a release date has still yet to be revealed, Nintendo did open up pre-registration ... Read More »
Back in September BlackBerry first announced that it would stop designing and building phones itself. The Canadian company said it would rely on “hardware partners” going forward, and these companies would be the ones making and selling BlackBerry branded phones in the future. Today BlackBerry is basically making that partner ... Read More »
Some of the top-rated health apps aimed at people with chronic medical problems don’t do a very good job of actually helping to manage those conditions, a recent study suggests. Doctors reviewed 137 of the most highly rated or commonly recommended apps available for Apple’s iPhone and handsets running Google’s ... Read More »
Last month, Samsung officially rolled out its ‘Galaxy Beta Program’, which allowed users of the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge to test Android 7.0 Nougat on their devices. Now, it looks like the South Korean manufacturer might skip the official rollout of Android 7.0 Nougat update and directly bump ... Read More »
