Know how to update your Android OS

And, this doesnt mean only apps but also the Android OS. So, why should one update his or her Android OS? Your manufacturer is responsible for rolling out those updates to your gear. Also, the look of the interface may vary from brand to brand. However, overall, the steps should work pretty much on all Android devices. Step 1: Launch the parameters app on your Android gadget. Step 2: Scroll down to check for About phone or similar and tap on it....

October 5, 2016 · 1 min · 100 words · Mr. Samuel Douglas

One in every 16 Android devices is affected by BadKernel

The same engine also underpins Chrome and Opera browsers, as well as apps that call it e.g. Tencent X5 SDK used in WeChat. It specifically targets Messages, Facebook, Gmail, and Twitter. Users should run a quick scan of their phone and update their web client if they are affected. The company says that 41.48% of all Samsung smartphone models may be affected by the BadKernel flaw. With one in every five devices vulnerable to BadKernel, the most affected country seems to be Peru....

October 5, 2016 · 1 min · 112 words · Kevin Lopez

Samsung to copy Apple, Galaxy S8 may ditch 3.5 mm headphone jack like iPhone 7

It is rumoured that Samsung is looking to develop a Lightning-like port of its own that would support audio. In addition to Apple, Motorola and LeEco have already launched smartphones that do not have dedicated headphone jacks. Now that the USB-C audio spec is finally official, it is likely that Samsung may follow suit. Source:BGR Read More source: www.techworm.net

October 5, 2016 · 1 min · 59 words · Brian Reyes

Super Mario 64 hack reinvents the game and adds 130 new stars to collect

The additional content included almost makes Mario 64 a completely new game. On the other hand, Nintendo does a great job of releasing new high-quality Super Mario games. As a result, there hasnt exactly been uproar by fans for the series to return to its roots. source: www.techworm.net

October 5, 2016 · 1 min · 48 words · Joseph Barnes

The biggest botnets are found in these 10 cities

Italy comes in as the second-most bot-populated country after Turkey, with Hungary taking the third position. Source:ZDNet Read More Image: Symantec Image: Symantec source: www.techworm.net

October 5, 2016 · 1 min · 25 words · Teresa Hill

Nokia’s new Android smartphone spotted on GeekBench

Well, there is a good news of sorts for all Nokia lovers. A benchmark that was recently spotted onGeekBenchsuggests that an Android-powered equipment dubbed the Nokia D1C is in the works. The Nokia smartphone spotted on Geekbench is not the expected Nokia flagship Android smartphone by any means. Who would blame them for eagerly waiting for Nokias Android smartphone comeback? source: www.techworm.net

October 4, 2016 · 1 min · 62 words · Matthew Martinez

5 Biggest Devices That Google May Announce On October 4

Which Products Google Is Likely To Announce On October 4? Lets take a look at what we can expect to see at the Googles October 4th event. The Pixel will be the 5? HTC-made Sailfish rig, while Pixel XL will be the 5.5? The only difference between these two smartphones is Marlins larger screen and a beefier battery. These new devices will also have some features built over vanilla Android, claim rumours....

October 3, 2016 · 1 min · 212 words · Maxwell Bautista

All you need to know about iPhone 6 “Touch Disease”

The issue was brought to the notice of Apple who apparently brushed it aside. Here are some facts you should know about the latest affliction to hit iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. The lack of reinforcing material on the two IC units make the iPhone 6 very susceptible to Bendgate. The iPhone 6 Pluss slim design and its wide surface area makes it especially bendable. According to iFixit, these unitsconnect to the motherboardthrough soldering connections with little balls....

October 3, 2016 · 1 min · 170 words · Jeffery Jones

Hacker releases the source code of Mirai DDoS Trojan

The Mirai DDoS was first spotted in September 2016 by a security researcher named MalwareMustDie! A link to the malware code was posted onHackforumby a user named Anna-senpai, who dubbed the malware Mirai. When I first go in DDoS industry, I wasnt planning on staying in it long. So today, I have an amazing release for you. With Mirai, I usually pull max 380k bots from telnet alone. Today, max pull is about 300k bots, and dropping....

October 3, 2016 · 1 min · 79 words · Joy Francis

Speed Test: iPhone 7 vs All Other iPhones

The iPhone 7 & 7 Plus shows that Apple has come so far since its first iPhone. Check out the complete comparison in the video below. source: www.techworm.net

October 3, 2016 · 1 min · 28 words · Mark Johnson

Another incident of iPhone 7 exploding reported

According to the photos published byMyDrivers, it clearly shows an iPhone 7 with a faulty battery. Source:Softpedia Read More source: www.techworm.net

October 2, 2016 · 1 min · 21 words · Steven Woods

Apple owes VirnetX $302.4 million after losing FaceTime patent retrial

The verdict came in the third trial in Tyler, Texas in a case that began in 2010. A jury in 2012 awarded $368.2 million in damages. The amount was one of the highest ever awards ever recorded in a patent case in the United States. The $302.4 million award was in line with what VirnetX had been demanding. While Apple declined to comment on the issue, attorney for VirnetX could not be immediately reached....

October 2, 2016 · 1 min · 79 words · Donald White

U.S. has just given away the control over internet

ICANN will take its input from academics, companies, governments and the public. While the American government didnt really exercise its influence, it no longer has that option. This community validated the multistakeholder model of Internet governance. This is a new kind of governance model, he added. source: www.techworm.net

October 2, 2016 · 1 min · 48 words · Megan Davenport