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Luckily, I stumbled across an Android app called Gallery Doctor which can help me with my problems. The app can automatically identify unwanted photos in your gallery and then lets you easily remove those that you feel are taking up storage space. The app lets you review and keep the photos you want, and clean and delete those that you don’t. After using the app, I found that it is indeed pretty accurate and lets you easily get rid of quite a few of unwanted apps....

Total novices can begin with “Java Foundations,” rated an average of 4.9 stars out of 5 from former students. Java’s not only widely used in software and web development, but you can also find it in Android apps. And this bundle doesn’t just teach you skills. The “How to Get a Job as a Web Developer” and “Java Interview Questions: Data Structures & Algorithms” courses delve into the interpersonal traits you need to get hired....

This new app evaluation service has been tested and is now finally available to all users of this operating system. Android security has taken a giant leap forward. Google Play Protect was introduced in May in this year’s I/O and is intended as a form of security for Android users. This new service will make a frequent review of the applications that are installed on each Android device and warn the users if problems are detected....

It is no secret that Google has been hard at work to solve the lag issues associated with Android. With three versions of Jelly Bean and Project Butter, Google was able to bring Android to near iOS like performance. However, there is still a bit of work left to be done and Google is hard at work on fixing that. This time, instead of a new Project, the company has purchased a French firm, FlexyCore, known for releasing DroidBooster a few years ago....

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free app, and while there are competitors, the millions of downloads over its 28-year existence have made it the default application. It has become synonymous with the PDF file format, but it’s not without problems. Now cybercriminals have come up with a clever way of stealing credentials. Read on to find out how they’re doing it and ways to avoid falling victim. Here’s the backstory Acrobat Reader is part of a bundled offering from Adobe, called Creative Cloud....

Before we start, find all the tools you will need, and keep them close, you will need them in your build. Pick a spot where you wish to do your build (I would recommend using a big table) that has proper lighting. Also, before you touch any component, you need to make sure that your hands are not electrically charged, so touch the ground line from a wall socket and make sure you are not wearing clothes made out of synthetic materials, because these charge very quick....

There can be several reasons for refreshing Chrome tabs at regular intervals. For example, you might want to be updated with new information, or perhaps you are waiting for new messages. Whatever might be the reason, you can easily auto-reload tabs on the Google Chrome browser. Also read: How to Remove Adware From Google Chrome 2 Methods to Auto Refresh Webpages in Google Chrome Browser So, if you are looking for ways to auto-refresh tabs on the Google Chrome browser, you are reading the right guide....

Google Analytics is one of the popular products from Google for the webmasters community and is one of the best analytics software available online & that too for Free. Though, the analytics team is putting their every effort to eradicate any loopholes in the product. If you are using Google Analytics, you may know that under Traffic Source –> Referring Sites, you can view the sites link through which people visited your site....

The Galaxy Nexus was never officially updated by Google beyond Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. However, the phone continued to live thanks to the Android development community, which released AOSP based KitKat and later Android 5.0 based ROMs for it. Now, to the rejoice of Galaxy Nexus users out there, the CyanogenMod team has started rolling out official CM12.1 nightlies for the handset. Keep in mind that CM12.1 is based on Android 5....

Earlier today, Samsung unveiled an upgraded variant of the Galaxy S5 with LTE-A network support in its home market — South Korea. The handset will go on sale from tomorrow itself on SK Telecom with a launch on other carriers to follow. While the LTE-A enabled Galaxy S5 looks just like the international variant of the handset, there are a lot of differences between the two internally, which makes the former more desirable handset....

Jobs are plentiful for those skilled in information technology, but developing these skills takes time. There’s also the matter of proving those skills to a prospective employer, and that’s where professional certifications come in. The collection includes 13 exam prep courses taught by the expert instructors at CramWise, a privately-held company specializing in IT education. You can take the courses on any device in your own time, and the classes don’t just teach you everything you need to know about your new work environment....

During their annual Google I/O event, Google announced a new design language not meant just for Android, but that will envelope plenty of other properties tied to the search giant. At Google I/O 2014, Google officially unveiled Material Design, a new design language that focuses on color, a more consistent interface hierarchy, and a refreshed iconography. Google is calling it a “unifying theory of a rationalized space and a system of motion....

As for the updates themselves, the biggest priorities for tech companies are zero-day issues, which are typically patched before hackers have a chance to exploit the flaws in the wild. Tap or click here to see the most recent Windows update with three zero-day fixes. If hackers understand how a glitch works, you can bet they’ll work to exploit it. That’s why some tech companies like Google are scant on details when new bug fixes are released....

Currently Google Pixel, Pixel XL are DayDream ready while the same is expected to arrive soon on Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+. Needless to say, the DayDream compatibility will soon be added to a majority of high-end premium phones and it won’t be surprising if the DayDream also makes it to midrange devices as well. The Google Daydream View will allow the users to experience a 360-degree panoramic view and will also get to watch their favorite shows on the virtual screen....

And now Google Home owners can say they can do the same thing. Google has confirmed that, beginning today, its own smart speaker supports shopping with just your voice. Saying things like “Ok Google, order more paper towels,” will be supported, along with ordering plenty of other items. Google Home shopping supports more than 50 different retailers right out of the gate, including local shops that support Google Express. Some of the bigger names that are offering support include PetSmart, Walgreens, Costco, and Bed Bath & Beyond....

While I totally understand that some people still enjoy buying physical media, and some people even enjoy buying individual music files, for me it’s all about subscription services. Pay 10 Euros a month for unlimited access to millions upon millions of songs, what’s not to like? Google launched their own streaming music service at I/O back in May of this year, and it’s awkwardly called “Google Play Music All Access“....

The source from the familiar people with the matter – Android is much popular version in China hence following iOS iPhones. The launch will be only within China and the Application or the Google Play server will be under controlled by China Authorities, strict restriction China need to show towards recent commercial data breach between China and the uSA, as our previous post says that how China is building its own network within the premises and will not contact with other countries network, making their own Operating System and smartphone for security purposes....

Hackers have also been found to create fake apps that look strikingly like the real thing. Once you install it, your mobile phone will be infected with malware. But taking that one step further, a group of hackers is now trying to convince you that your phone is already infected. In April, a malware variant called FluBot spread through a package delivery scam but has recently been found to switch tactics....

Putin’s actions and militant censorship have created an information vacuum, effectively cutting Russians from global communications. Websites like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram went dark as the Kremlin inches closer to unplugging Russian citizens from social media. But while major news outlets like BBC and Deutsche Welle are kicked out, it doesn’t mean that you can’t share information. Read on to see how hackers are helping Russians find out what’s happening in Ukraine....

It is all but known that Samsung is working on a handset with some premium materials that will compete directly against the next-generation iPhone — the Galaxy Alpha. Some images of the prototype version of the handset leaked back in late-July along with its rumored specs. Today, another set of images of the Galaxy Alpha have made its way to the Internet, courtesy of the folks over at Nowhereelse.fr....