What is The Android 12L? Android 12L (L stands for larger screens) is an operating system built to give large-screen devices the experience of the Android 12. Larger screen devices like foldable smartphones and tablets. Google also confirmed that Chromebooks will also be getting the update. According to Google, there are over a quarter of a billion tablets, foldable smartphones, and ChromeOS devices currently running on Android. Considering this, the Android 12L idea seems a good one – It’s about time Google had a dedicated OS for larger devices running on Android....

WiFi Direct is a quick way of connecting two WiFi-Direct compatible devices without connecting to the same network or wireless router. It’s also called WiFi Peer-to-Peer networking or WiFi P2P and its similar to WiFi “Ad-hock” mode but with easier setup and device discovery. Because WiFi Direct makes it easy for two WiFi devices to connect to each other, it’s become one of the best ways of sharing large files such as music, videos, pdfs, app Apks between devices....

As HDMI 2.1 came with outstanding generational changes, HDMI 2.1a is set to be a minor update of the incumbent standard. Some of the most notable features on the last major update, HDMI 2.1, were a bandwidth increment to 48Gbps and Dynamic HDR. Other HDMI 2.1 features were its support for 8K uncompressed signals, eARC support, and a couple of next-gen gaming technologies. It could be bad news to the many who have just acquired new TVs with HDMI 2....

Now, things have changed again. One UI marks a new approach for Samsung, making it easier to use devices single-handed, helping you to focus on one thing at a time, alongside improvements to the general experience.

Whatsapp is a little behind the other messaging app when it comes to voice calling. Currently the App allows you to make conventional calls instead of using your data plan. But now the service seems to be working on adding a “call via Skype” feature which was spotted a few days ago by MakTechBlog. While the service wants to play nice with Skype (for now), Whatsapp is said to be working on its in-built voice calling feature which actually was supposed to come out by last year, but didn’t....

While Whatsapp takes only a fraction of data, it can be a real data hog if not tamed well. This is especially true for some of you who are subscribed for several Whatsapp groups who keep sharing funny memes and videos. By default, WhatsApp will automatically download images over your cellular connection to provide you with quick access to your latest photos. That means images shared with you by friends or in those Whatsapp groups that you don’t even want will auto-download without your permission taking your data....

Of course, home internet has seen a similar increase, which takes care of the need for the most part, but what about when you have or need to be out and about? Well, modern smartphones allow you to easily tether your device’s connection and use that to connect your other devices like laptops and tablets to the internet. However, this puts unnecessary strain on your smartphone, draining its battery, and sometimes heating it up hence increasing the wear and tear....

You could injur your body Now it’s tempting to quickly shrug this off as a trivial matter. But when you wake up with slight pains around your neck or your lower ribs, you’ll come to appreciate why this isn’t trivial. When your smartphone lies just next to you, it’s solid metalic form might bruise over your delicate skin as you turn on your bed at night, as a result causing injury to your body....

The placement of the said camera is anyone’s guess at the moment. They could go the Vivo Apex way and have the camera recess into the frame when not in use, Whatever approach Xiaomi is taking, a selfie camera will almost certainly be included somewhere, we’ll wait and see. Xiaomi already uses a rear mounted finger print sensor in the Mi Mix lineup so that’s one less sensor to worry about....

While the Mi Watch combines the best of watch and fitness band features into one device, the new Xiaomi Watch S1 series is different. The Watch S1 Active is the sporty version – designed for your day-to-day activities, while the Watch S1 builds on the features of the Watch S1 Active and even takes it a step further. Here’s everything else you need to know about the new smartwatches from Xiaomi....

This is why many privacy-conscious persons are not comfortable with the compulsory phone number sign-up requirements. In as much as Telegram has been allowing users to hide their phone numbers, having to give it out in the first place was not confidence-inspiring. You will now be able to create an account and use Telegram without needing to give out your real SIM card information. The key word here is real, so let’s get to it....

In a blog post, the new tools to make live chat moderation easier were announced, as well as a statement on using the iPhone and iPad to live stream directly from many popular apps on YouTube Gaming. The new announcements include the use of Inline moderation, reviewing messages, and using hidden user lists, as well as a low-latency option for users. Ultra-Low Latency The low-latency option allows a user to quickly receive and respond to incoming chat messages, talk of doing so within just a second....

1. Facebook Game Invites Now listen, here. I do not and have never had the inclination to play Facebook Games. I honestly don’t have the MBs (Internet), the time or the patience to invest in playing games. Just how much data does one need to play a game online? Games won’t put food in my mouth and I am on a lean diet as it is. Matter of fact, I only ever get to see these Invites once in a blue moon when I get on PC (for something unrelated to Facebook) and bother to check....

How do I know it is time to replace my battery? Good question. Thing about depreciation of your phone’s battery is that it all happens so slowly and gradually, you don’t really realise it is happening. It all seeps away so slowly you don’t really registered the loss. That said, some of the signs you need to replace your battery is if your phone takes surprise nosedives from 40 percent charge down to zero....

There are also other reasons why you might want to upgrade your phone. Get better specs, personal preference to change of device, among others. So what happens to your old phone? Here are five creative things you can do with your old phone. Use it as an Alarm and sleep tracker Most of the phones come with a built-in clock and alarm system. You can still use your old phone to track your sleep....

Checking if your Umeme Yaka Customer interface Unit (CIU) is yours – #001# You really don’t want to be paying someone else’s bill and as such, you have to make sure that the meter that has been installed at your premises is yours. We’ve heard of incidences where meters were accidentally swapped and an individual was paying an outrageous neighbours’ bill. Checking this is simple and you don’t have to do it manually....

5G is the fifth generation of network connectivity and while the software part of the technology is already being tested by companies and several network carriers, the hardware aspect is expected to be fully ready to be shipped and used on many smartphones in the first quarter/half of 2019. The upcoming 5G network will however not be restricted to phones only though. The technology will also debut on accessories like AR and VR devices, cars, as well as smart home gadgets and devices....

Beginning with Google Chrome version 68, HTTP Sites will be marked as “Not Secure” according to the Chrome blog. This alert will be visible to online users and consequently website owners. Google hopes that this will motivate more webmasters to switch their existing website to the more secure https protocol, thus improving the web as a whole. Why switch to HTTPS Better security and privacy: HTTPS ensures secure communication channel between users’ browser and the server that’s hosting a specific website....

Another major event was held in August where Samsung unveiled devices in the Galaxy Flip, Galaxy Fold, Galaxy smartwatches, and Galaxy Smart buds. We also saw the unveiling of the Galaxy Z Flip 3 Bespoke Edition. And now that we can confirm that there are no plans by Samsung to host any other Unpacked event this year, here’s a list of the devices unveiled by Samsung in 2021. Galaxy S21 The new S21 series features three new devices include the basic Samsung Galaxy S21, the Galaxy S21 Plus, and the premium Galaxy S21 Ultra....

This post will cover all the relevant parts of the Freepods 2 earbuds usage. We’ll help you with as many need-to-knows as possible. You should read every bit of it and decide if it’s worth your coins. Background I bought an Oraimo Freepods 2 (2Baba version). After making inquiries from the retailer, this is the only available version. The other version of the Freepods 2 – which was first released – was recalled as it experienced certain product issues....