For most smartphones, there are no more operating system or security updates two to three years after the market launch. Older, former blockbuster models still have the chance to receive updates via custom ROM. EnlargeWe present the most common custom ROMs…
Month: March 2020
Use smartphones as a hotspot – how it works
An Android smartphone can be used as a WiFi hotspot in various ways. We’ll show you how to make the most of this opportunity. Free WiFi is still not widely available in Germany. So it’s good if you always have your own…
YouTube: New look for the desktop and tablet apps
YouTube is revising its desktop page and tablet apps with larger teaser images, among other things. EnlargeYouTube updated its desktop side and the tablet apps for iOS and Android.© YouTube YouTube now has some design and layout adjustments for the…
Reset Android correctly and safely – how it works
“Reset to factory settings” deletes all data on the Android phone? Not correct! We show you how to remove important and personal data thoroughly and, above all, safely. Then you can also sell your smartphone carefree. ResetAndroid correctly and safely© Fotolia / kebox…
How to make your smartphone fit for winter
Hardly anyone leaves the house today without a smartphone. This also applies in winter. But various dangers lurk here. We’ll show you how your mobile device can best survive the cold season. EnlargeThe cold can already be felt everywhere. And the cell phone would…
Netflix now streams on Android with AV1 codec
Netflix now streams selected films and series in its Android app with the economical AV1 codec. EnlargeNetflix will change gradually to the free codec AV1.© Netflix As Netflix this week about his Netflix Tech Blog announces that Android app of the streaming…
Xiaomi announces Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro
The Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has announced two new smartphone models, the Mi 10 and the Mi 10 Pro. EnlargeThe Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro are initially available only in China.© Xiaomi Xiaomi launched two new high-end smartphones this…
Carbon Mobile: lightweight smartphone made of carbon fiber
The German startup Carbon Mobile has launched the Carbon 1 Mark II, a smartphone with a carbon fiber housing. EnlargeThe Carbon 1 Mark II can be pre-ordered now.© Carbon Mobile The German-based startup company Carbon Mobile wants to score with…
Galaxy S20 Ultra: Samsung wants to improve camera with updates
27.02.2020 | 02:02 pm | Denise Bergert After the first review of the tester, Samsung now wants to improve the camera of its Galaxy S20 Ultra with software updates. EnlargeThe new Galaxy-S20 models are available from February in Germany.© Samsung The camera…
Google Translate supports five other languages
The number of languages supported by Google Translate translator software has increased from 103 to 108 this week. EnlargeGoogle Translate now supports 108 languages.© Google Google has its translator Google Translate this week with five new languages extended . With the support of the community…