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Android Gmail gets phishing protections

Phishing scams, whereby cybercriminals masquerade as trustworthy entities to fool victims into disclosing private information, have had a recent surge in popularity. This is largely because hackers realize the best way to infiltrate a system is by exploiting people’s trust. Although these attacks bypass network security systems, there are some tools you can use to… Continue reading Android Gmail gets phishing protections

New phishing protection for Gmail on Android

One of the most common ways hackers infiltrate networks is by using phishing scams — fraudulent emails to trick unwitting users into giving away login credentials or downloading malware. Although this is the oldest trick in a hacker’s arsenal, it’s still an incredibly effective attack method. To blunt the potency of these scams, Google released… Continue reading New phishing protection for Gmail on Android

Dropbox doc scanner comes to Android

Back in the day, you needed bulky scanners to digitize paper documents. But now, Android users will have an easier alternative. Last month, Dropbox announced that they would bring their doc scanner feature to Android devices. If you’re looking to conduct business on the go, this feature will be a useful addition to your smartphone.… Continue reading Dropbox doc scanner comes to Android

You can now scan documents on Android

Good news for Android users of Dropbox apps. Last month, Dropbox announced a new app update that will bring the very useful document scanning feature to Google’s operating system. This means you no longer have to use a bulky scanner to convert files into PDFs — just bring your Android device. Read on below for… Continue reading You can now scan documents on Android

Dropbox scanning now available in Android

In the past, “scanning documents” meant using a dedicated scanner to convert the physical document into a PDF or image file. Nowadays, however, you can simply scan documents on your phone. The camera feature has made it incredibly easy to capture an image of your document. But if you want to create a PDF with… Continue reading Dropbox scanning now available in Android

A 5-minute guide to migrating Android data

When moving from one Android phone to another, how smoothly you are able to migrate contacts and settings often ends up determining how happy you are with the new phone. Even though there’s more than one way to go about it, each approach is a simple affair. Check them out. Backing up to Google Google’s… Continue reading A 5-minute guide to migrating Android data

3 Ways to move contacts to a new Android phone

Migrating information from an old Android phone to a new one may be one of the least exciting tasks of buying a new gadget, but it’s usually the most crucial as well. Fortunately, Google has made it incredibly simple to move information from one phone to another. There are three possible approaches, and we’ve covered… Continue reading 3 Ways to move contacts to a new Android phone

Move Android data to a new phone in minutes

Getting a new Android phone is an exciting affair. There are new hardware specs, feature upgrades, and fresh apps, but if you can’t migrate the data from your old phone, it’s all for naught. Thankfully, Google’s operating system makes it incredibly simple. There are three ways to go about it and we cover each in… Continue reading Move Android data to a new phone in minutes

The best features of Android’s Nougat 7.0

The good news? Google will be rolling out more features for Android 7.0 Nougat and Marshmallow devices earlier than expected! The bad news? Google hasn’t yet confirmed which devices are eligible for the latest upgrades. In the meantime, here are four prominent features you should be keeping your eyes on: Quick Switch What this feature… Continue reading The best features of Android’s Nougat 7.0

Four noteworthy Nougat 7.0 features

For Android users, not only does a new operating system entail a new, confectionary-inspired name, but also a handful of features to look out for — case in point, Android 7.0 Nougat. Even better, older smartphone users can expect to enjoy it too, thus revoking Google Pixel of its exclusive privilege. Read on for four… Continue reading Four noteworthy Nougat 7.0 features