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But just a week after its launch, some Chinese developers implemented the Dynamic Island style into an Android smartphone. While it is not surprising because we all know this is bound to happen, but curious part is how it looks on Android with a little left-side circle cut-out. Chinese Developer Made iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island Possible in Android On Sunday, a tweet was shared by a user named Vaibhav Jain that features a video from a Chinese source....

And that name isn’t a rom coupling of letters. The XZ represents a philosophical merger between the Xperia X line, which focuses on design, the Z line, which focuses on camera prowess. So now we have the XZ flagship phone—a package that Sony hopes will pique the interest of U.S. buyers. On the camera front, Sony is relying on a triumvirate of sensors that help you capture the best image in even challenging situations through the company’s color-, light-, motion-sensing technologies....

After announcing a new flagship Xperia Z3, a better-than-mid-range Xperia Z3 Compact, and even the Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact at IFA 2014 in Berlin, Germany, Sony has one more smartphone to unveil: the budget-friendly Xperia E3. The Xperia E3 was officially announced on September 3 from Berlin, Germany at the IFA 2014 convention. The new device is certainly not a new flagship, but geared towards more budget-minded individuals. The specs look like this:...

But there are other pieces of data that Facebook gathers behind your back. Generally, you have the option to turn it off, but social media platforms rarely tell you about it. Why? Well, it helps them pinpoint your location or interests to serve you with targeted advertising. Keep reading to find out how much information Facebook has on you and ways to get some privacy back. Here’s the backstory Targeted advertising happens when Big Tech companies have data sets on your habits....

And because so many of these robocalls come from locations overseas, regulating them through the letter of the law is nearly impossible. Tap or click here to see more reasons why robocalls are so hard to stop. But mobile subscribers need not suffer robocalls forever. As part of its “Un-carrier” initiative, T-Mobile announced it’s bringing the fight directly to robocallers on the network-level, and all T-Mobile, MetroPCS and Sprint subscribers will be able to reap the benefits....

Talon, one of the most popular Twitter applications for Android, has been updated with plenty of improvements, both user-facing and not, and has the extensive changelog to improve it. The update to version 2.6 brings a new icon to the fore, and it’s certainly one that will stand out on any one of your Android-based desktops. Other than that, though, for anyone who has been using Talon for their Twitter fix will notice a tweaked, and slightly improved Compose window for their tweets....

Many graphic design monitors have 4K or higher resolutions, which means you’ll get better detailing than a 1080p or 1440p screen. They also usually have some sort of HDR support for better color saturation, contrast, and detailing than without it. Some screens, like the Asus ProArt, are factory calibrated for Delta E<2 accuracy or Calman Verified so you can create with confidence. Others are compatible with aftermarket calibration tools like the SpyderX Pro so you can ensure color accuracy....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprmiOa2zH8 Lengthy, but definitely not boring “Homework” is a two-minute-twenty-one second ad which starts with a teacher asking his students to settle down. He then picks five kids, Ivy, Michael, Ryan, Sally and Thomas, and calls them Group Three. The teacher then drops a book on the floor and tells these students that their homework is to explore gravity. Right after this, the school bell rings. As the students start to leave, the teacher reminds them that the project is due on Friday and asks them not to forget their “homework....

Version 4.0 supports content blocker plugins for use on Samsung Galaxy devices, along with some other privacy-focused features that might interest those who want their data under a stronger lock key. You’ll need Samsung Internet a third-party blocker, like AdBlock us or Adblock Fast, to start surfing the web with far less advertisements. Another key feature is what’s called Secret Mode, which like Chrome’s Incognito mode doesn’t keep track of your browsing history....

Samsung apparently has. Hoping to maintain a little more distance between the Note series the ione, Samsung is apparently breaking with tradition. The company plans to bump up the debut of the Galaxy Note 5 in 2015 to mid-August, according to The ll Street urnal. Typically, the Galaxy maker introduces its famous phablet just before the official launch of IFA Berlin, which runs runs September 4-9 this year. ior to 2015, Samsung could afford getting a little close to the ione since the Note was arguably a different class of device....

The heir of Samsung’s group Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to five years in prison on corruption charges. He has been found guilty of donating 41 billion won to non-profit foundations operated by former South Korea’s President Park Geun-hye in lieu of political favors. The political favors included winning government support for a restructuring of Samsung which strengthened Mr. Lee’s control over the company. The scandal has already seen South Korean President Park Geun-hye being impeached from her position....

[download] CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF[/download] Please include attribution to InfoSecInstitute.com with this graphic. Share this Image On Your Site Please include attribution to InfoSecInstitute.com with this graphic. Transcription Awareness can save you for from being hacked. In spite of all the other counter-measures, cyber security awareness is the only cross-platform solution that a user can apply to every technology that they are using. The use of mobile devices make them the weakest link in the security chain, closely followed by social media applications....

That’s because burglars are still out there in full force looking to invade your home and rip you off. This means having a home security system that you can trust watching your back 24/7 is extremely important. Here’s the thing about those traditional home security companies: Most trap you with high prices, tricky contracts and lacking customer support. So, while there are a lot of options out there, there’s only one no-brainer: SimpliSafe....

It looks like Sony is going to hold an event on November 12th in China (Shanghai) to unveil two new Xperia devices – the Xperia Z1S and the Xperia ‘tianchi’. At the moment, the event has not been confirmed but press invites of the event are expected to be sent out soon. Leaks suggest that the company will be announcing the Xperia Z1S, a mini version of its recently released flagship – the Xperia Z1 – with the same powerful internal specs which includes a Snapdragon S800, 2GB of RAM and a 20....

Tech jobs in Austin encompass work at companies and startups related to cybersecurity, space technology, and digital media technology. These well-compensated, dynamic jobs can help you build and afford a life in a city with a vibrant nightlife, great food, and unique community! Read on for our guide on what to expect from tech jobs in Austin, including what industries they can be found in, how the pay and benefits measure up, and what other advantages these jobs can offer you....

However, lawn mowers can come with a hefty price tag. The average price of a lawn mower is just over $1,000. But if you’re looking for something cheaper, there are plenty of lawn mower options that you can find that come in at a more reasonable price range. Make those HOAs happy by keeping your yard neat with the right cheap lawn mower that also won’t break the bank. We’ve rounded up the best cheap lawn mowers for your yard....

When the sheep refuse to come, these are the best white noise apps to get you through the night. To help promote more health and wellness, consider our expert picks for the best sunrise alarm clocks, best book lights, and the best cheap earbuds! Developer: myNoise BVBASize: 306.2 MBSounds: 20+App Store rating: 4.6Google Play rating: 4.1Cost: Free myNoise may not have the most sounds on our list, but it has some of the most unique....

It’s the right screen size The Nexus 9’s 8.9-inch, 2K display is just the right size for a tablet—it’s not too big it’s not too small. And think about it: If you’re going to buy a tablet, you might as well get something that’s substantially bigger than the phone you carry around with you every day, but is more compact than your laptop. It has a better aspect ratio Speaking of screen sizes, the Nexus 9’s 4:3 aspect ratio will make websites ebooks easier to read than on other similar sized tablets....

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHFlHpPjgk70W5LbPJOfpec8WJo2fEoB7 The Campaign: A Tale of Two Windows The latest ad campaign by Apple for the iPhone is called “Why Switch”. So far there are eight small ads in the campaign that try to tell the users why they should switch from their phones to an iPhone. All the eight ads show different reasons for switching to an iPhone, highlighting eight different features, such as security, smoothness of operation, contacts, music, photos, speed, and privacy....

https://youtu.be/305ryPvU6A8 Hey, Siri, dance me into a trippy trance! Titled “Welcome Home,” the ad is a four-minute affair directed by Spike Jonze (of “Knowing John Malkovich” fame), and features singer and dancer FKA Twigs dancing to a new track from Anderson Paak – oh, and of course, the HomePod itself. Jonze is known for his extremely off-beat approach to filmmaking and has a number of extremely unusual music videos (check out the Beastie Boys’ “Sabotage”) and commercials to his credit....