Androidifying

This week’s poll asked how important is high-performance 3D gaming to you, and the The state of gaming has often been demanding on hardware, with the latest shooters, motorsports, or RPGs throwing every kind of wonderful graphics demands on the internals like your GPU, CPU, and RAM. And it’s all worth it, it’s quite remarkable how good  smartphone games  like PUBG Mobile ,  Riptide , and  Asphalt  look and play, and how much they ask of your tiny hand-held device. Especially compared to the old PC towers we used to own in the 90s and 00s! Now, not all phones are super capable and not everyone has a spare console or PC at time. So for some people, having a phone  that’s able to run these types of games is everything. For others, they’re much more dedicated to their gaming setup and while mobile games are fun, they’re not quite the same experience as playing on your TV setup or PC monitors. Also read Arm Mali-G76 GPU deep dive In the pursuit of ever greater graphics performa

Welcome to your weekly round-up of the best U.K. deals of the week for Android phones, network plans, accessories, smart home tech, and a little of whatever else is on offer in the world of mobile. Editor's Pick Google Pixel XL review: a Pixel’s perspective Fans of the Nexus range, you can now wince as Google’s iconic Nexus range is dead. However, if you’re interested in the Pure Android experience as Google imagines it, you need not worry as the … This week’s deals include an epic saving on the first generation Google Pixel XL , a saving of over £200 on an LG G6 bundled with a pair of B&O earphones, a whopping discount on a Sony Android TV, and much more. Below are the most enticing deals we’ve seen this week hand-picked with a little help from the folks over at HotUKDeals – the U.K.’s biggest deal-sharing community. Phones Google Pixel XL (SIM Free, 32GB) – £299.95 (was £429) @ Argos Moto G5 (SIM Free, 16GB) – £99 (was £149) @ GiffGaff LG G6 (SIM Free, 3

Along with the competitive price, OxygenOS is a big reason fans pick  OnePlus devices . The skin looks and feels a lot like stock Android , but packs in tons of useful features (unlike the competition ). Here are five of the best ones you should know about. App locker App locker secures your data-sensitive apps from prying eyes. You have to use a PIN or the fingerprint scanner to open an app, which means only you can use it. The feature can be enabled for every app on your device. The feature is super useful, especially if you have nosy friends who love playing with your device. You can use it for budgeting apps to make sure no one sees your financial info or apps like Messenger that contain private conversations between you and others. I also use it for Google Photos because I don’t want anyone going through my images. To set it up, go to Settings > Security & lock screen > App locker and type in your PIN code. Then just tap the “Add apps” option and choos

Shutterstock Chromebooks are great at so many things. They’re an inexpensive alternative to many laptops, and their storage is largely cloud based for extra convenience. You can use them for all of your chat needs, but if you want to use Skype for Chromebook , you’re out of luck. Sort of. Google and Microsoft are competitors, and fierce ones at that. As a result, the Skype app isn’t available to Chromebook users. That doesn’t mean you can’t use Skype on Chromebooks though, you just can’t download the app. The browser version of Skype is still on the table. Before you keep reading, it’s worth mentioning there are more Chromebook-friendly video chat options available — Google’s own Hangouts is a solid alternative. However, if you and your friends or family have gotten used to Skype group chats, it might be even more of a bother to try to convince everyone to switch over on your account. Here’s how to use Skype for Chromebook: Open your Chrome browser. Navigate to the Skype we

Comments in the Chromium Gerrit point to older Chromebooks not getting Android P. Those Chromebooks feature kernel 3.14 or older and include 2015’s Google Chromebook Pixel. According to comments on a Chromium Code review that XDA Developers spotted, 2015’s Google Chromebook Pixel or any similarly older Chrome OS device will not get Android P . Keep in mind that this is not Android P support in the sense that Chromebooks will run a full version of Android . Rather, Android P would be used as the underpinnings for when you download apps from the Play Store, for example. Based on the comments, any Chromebook that runs kernel 3.14 or older will not get Android P. To check your machine’s kernel version, type chrome://system in the URL bar. Press the Enter key, then press CTRL + F to search for uname . Editor's Pick What is Chromebook and why should you care? You may be used to choosing between Apple's macOS and Windows when shopping for a new desktop or lapto

c.mi.com Xiaomi has announced a more detailed timeline for the MIUI 10 global beta update. The update will be divided into three batches, starting in early July and ending in early August. The new update delivers a tweaked recents menu, a single camera portrait mode, and more. We’ve already looked at MIUI 10 features as well as tentative timelines for the update to roll out. Now, Xiaomi has published more launch details for the MIUI 10 global beta. In a post on the official MIUI Forum, the Chinese brand revealed the global beta update will be available in three batches, divided into early July, late July, and early August. Editor's Pick These are the best Xiaomi phones Xiaomi might not be well known in the West, but it's popular in many Asian countries. It was the fourth-largest smartphone manufacturer by market share in China last year, according to Counterpoint. It beat Apple by … The first batch, which arrives in early July, will see the update hit

The world is a noisy place. If you’d like to be  heard in less than serene environments, the Jawbone ERA Bluetooth headset might just be the hands-free help you need. The Jawbone ERA is one of the most advanced Bluetooth headsets on the market. It was originally developed for tank commanders and helicopter pilots, so it works to eliminate background noise better than any other Bluetooth headset . Utilising the aptly-named NoiseAssassin 3.0 software , you’ll be able to chat in even the most chaotic of settings. It might be military grade, but setting it up is simple . You just search for Bluetooth devices on your smartphone and give the Jawbone a shake. You’re connected. Jawbone ERA at a glance: Compatible with most Bluetooth devices. 30 minute charge time gives 80 percent battery life. 60 minute charge time provides full battery. 25 percent larger wideband speaker guarantees Hi-Definition audio. Use the MyTALK platform to sync important alerts. NoiseAssassin 3.0 noise