Before Christmas there is an important question: Which gift is the right one? How can I be sure that the gift does not become dusty after a few weeks, but actually enriches the life of the recipient? Digital assistants such as Amazon…
Lidl’s cyber offers in the price check
In Cyber Week, Lidl flies out a few offers that look like tempting bargains. An iPhone, some Samsung galaxies and other smartphones as well as a few funny gadgets are given red price tags. The prices tumble, but do they tumble as…
Compatible devices with and for Google Assistant
Apart from Google Home and Home Mini, there are even more devices that start the assistant with the shout “Okay Google”. This assistant can then be used in conjunction with compatible smart home devices for voice control for your networked home. We…
Fraunhofer SIT wants to expose data collector apps with MetaMiner
There is no doubt that smartphones are ideal as espionage devices. OnePlus is lately increased while caught as secret data from forwards you to partners; Google also continuously records data and sells it to third parties. This happens in part with our approval, but in some cases…
All roads lead to ROM: Modders discover Android Oreo for themselves
Thanks to Project Treble, Android Oreo could usher in a whole new era of Android mods and custom ROMs. Since reverse engineering is no longer necessary to get the camera, fingerprint sensor and other components up and running, the software can…
HDR + in all apps: The Pixel 2 camera forces dynamics
Android Oreo 8.1 means a big update for the Pixel 2 camera. The Pixel Visual Core signal processor responsible for image processing and machine learning is finally activated. Photos of all camera apps are then processed with HDR +. What sounds like a massive improvement can…
Camera blind test: Pixel 2, Note 8, LG V30, iPhone 8 Plus and more
Which smartphone takes the best photos? We want to get to the bottom of this question here. However, we do not evaluate the image quality, but yours. The participants on the smartphone are the Google Pixel 2, the LG V30, the HTC U11,…
According to Wiko, Xiaomi is also caught spying
Shortly after his European debut, Xiaomi can prepare for embarrassing questions from its new customers. Software expert Robert Baptiste took a closer look at the firmware of the global version of the Mi 6. Just like OnePlus or Wiko before, Xiaomi also…
Google Play Store: tips and tricks for beginners and experienced users
Do you want to give away a Play Store app? Or you read in the Play Store: “This app is not compatible with any of your devices”, so probably not available in Germany? Or do you want to return a purchased app? Do…
A year without roaming fees: A nice summer for vacationers
In 2017, we were able to roam more cheaply than ever before on a European holiday. Thanks to Roam-like-at-Home, our Facebook status remained up-to-date, we were able to stay on the ball in WhatsApp, navigate with online maps and call the…