Tips, Tricks and Hidden features of Android Marshmallow 6.0

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is the sixth major update for Google’s mobile OS. As a major update, Android Marshmallow brings many new features with a lot of bug fixes and changes. However, many of the features are hidden deep in the menus and behind settings that even experienced users wouldn’t tap on.

Google now on tap-
Google Now on Tap is one of the best features in Android Marshmallow. It offers quick information on whatever you’re looking on your smartphone. There’s no need to close apps or copy and paste phrases anymore. Once it’s enabled, you can bring up Google Now on Tap from any app, simply by selecting text and long-pressing the ‘Home’ button. If you’re looking for this feature, go into Google - >Settings -> Now cards and you can enable or disable ‘Now on Tap’.

Grant App Permissions Individually-

App permissions is another top features of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The new feature lets users manage each of the app permissions individually. To access app permissions, go to settings->Apps 

and tap an individual app to see its permission. Change the switch for the permissions that you want to grant or revoke the permission. You can also view a list of permissions to determine whether you have granted particular apps. Just go to setting->Apps then tap the overflow menu in the top right corner. Now go to Advanced App permissions.

Play Android Marshmallow Easter Egg-

Like last year’s Lollipop Easter Egg, the Marshmallow Easter egg is a Flappy Bird lookalike. This time, though, Google has added a multiplayer feature. To open it, go to Settings-> About Phone. Then tap the Android version repeatedly until you see the Marshmallow (M) icon appear in the center of the screen. Tap on the “M” logo to turn it into a Marshmallow with antenna. Then press and hold on the Marshmallow until the game screen loads.

Enable System-UI Tuner-

System UI Tuner is a hidden feature in Android Marshmallow 6.0 that allows you to customize quick settings and status bar shortcuts. You can also turn on demo mode of the device with system UI tuner.

To enable the System UI Tuner, pull down the notification panel and long-press the cog at the top next to the battery indicator. Hold it down until it begins to spin and a message will pop-up saying “Congrats! System UI Tuner has been added to Settings.”

Show Battery Percentage in the Status Bar-

Android Lollipop has enabled you to show the battery percentage on the status bar using a third-party app. With Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Google has tweaked things a bit and no longer requires the use of a third party app to enable this hidden battery percentage. Instead, it has tucked the option inside the hidden System-UI tuner. Just tap ‘System UI Tuner’ from the main Settings page, and toggle the switch of ‘Show Embedded Battery Percentage’ to turn the feature ON.

Exclude Certain Apps from Doze mode-

Doze is a new feature in Marshmallow that is designed to increase your battery life by putting your device to sleep when it has been idle for a certain amount of time. The feature is fully automated and you can’t decide when to turn it On or Off. But you can exclude certain apps from the Doze feature.

To do it, open ‘Settings’ app and select ‘Battery’. Then tap the ‘three dots’ in the top right corner and tap ‘Battery optimization’. Tap the ‘downward-pointing arrow’, then tap ‘All apps’ from the menu that appears. You can now select the apps that you don’t want optimized for Doze mode.

Disable Notification Peeking-

Android Lollipop introduced a new type of notification called “heads-up notifications” or “peeking”. Instead of showing a scrolling message in the status bar, the heads-up notifications allows notifications to pop up over the top of your display

This feature is enabled by default in Android Marshmallow, but you can choose to disable the heads-up notifications on a per-app basis. Just open the ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Sound & notification’, then Tap ‘App notifications’. Tap the name of the app you no longer want to see heads-up notifications. Next, toggle ‘Allow peeking’ to OFF.

Uninstall Apps from Your Home Screen or App Drawer-

Android 6.0 Marshmallow allows you to uninstall apps on your home screen or in your app drawer. To do it, simply long-press the app and drag the app icon towards the ‘Remove’ or ‘Uninstall’ option at the top of the screen.

Wireless headseats : A tech which gonna rule the music world

What are the pros & cons of wireless headphones (Beats & Bose)? Is it better to go with wired headphones?

One way to think about it is to understand that all digital signals need to be converted to an analog signal in order to be played back.

Wired headphones are purely analog by design, which means that your audio source (laptop, phone, ipod, A/V receiver) is doing the digital-to-analog conversion and the headphones are just reproducing the analog signal as sound. This usually means that wired headphones deliver better sound quality because most of the cost is going towards producing high-quality drivers that reproduce sound as well as possible. This also means you can hook up the headphone to a superior source (e.g. a dedicated DAC) which will result in even better sound quality.

With a wireless headphone, the digital-to-analog conversion is happening in the headphone, and the constraints of space and cost usually mean that the conversion is not as high-quality. Given the same cost as a wired set of headphones, a good portion of the cost is going towards the electronics of transmitting and receiving the wireless signal and then converting that into an analog signal. Plus, wireless signals are not always 100% reliable so you might get signal drop-outs, interference, and other more obvious compromises in audio-quality.

Practically, wireless headphone do give you more freedom to move about (as all wireless devices do), but they're usually heavier as well because they have to store more *stuff* in the same general form factor.

Long story short: If sound quality is ultimately the most important to you, then go wired; if you prioritize convenience over everything else, go wireless.

 I'd also recommend brands other than Bose and Beats because lots of better options exist at that price point (Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, Shure, etc.)

Project of Apple iCar

You've heard the rumours by now: forget about waiting for Apple to revolutionise the living room by launching a magical HDTV set straight from your dreams, because it's now trying to innovate in the automobile sector.
That's right. Apple is working on a car. Several reports from the last year have claimed the company is not only poaching former Tesla employees and hiring automotive experts, but it is also secretly starting up a research lab filled with hundreds (maybe 1,000 even) of Apple employees who are working on an electric car codenamed Titan. And that's the tip of the iceberg...

Industry analysts and critics have said they think Apple is working on a car, and earlier this spring, an Apple-leased van was spotted with a strange apparatus on its roof, suggesting Apple might also tackle autonomous technology. Keep reading to find out what else could be happening in Cupertino.

Apple Car: What's the very latest?

November 2015: Tony Fadell, who is known as the “father of the iPod” but is now CEO of Alphabet’s Nest, recently appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss his time at Apple. During the interview, he revealed that he spoke with Steve Jobs, Apple's then-CEO, in 2008 about how Apple could approach a car project. But at the time, Apple didn't have enough resources for such a project.
Fadell explained: “We had a couple walks, and this was in 2008, about if we were to build a car, what would we build? […] We would be looking at what would a dashboard be, what would seat be, how would you fuel it or power it, but at the end it was always like 'We are so busy, we are so constraint'. You know. It would be great to do it, but we can’t.”

He then commented on Apple’s possible entry into the automotive sector: “If you think about a car - what’s a car? - a car has batteries, it has a computer, it has a motor and it has a mechanical structure. If you look at an iPhone, it has all the same things. It even has a motor in it. If you try to scale it up, oh my god, I can make a car with those same components. There is some truth to that.”

Apple, according to The Guardian, had a meeting with California autonomous driving officials in August 2015. This is thought to have followed an enquiry into acquiring a disused military base with lots of roads for autonomous car testing. Apple has also hired an engineering program manager - something that happens when a project is ready to leave the lab.
Apple has also reportedly spent more than a year investigating whether an Apple Car project is even feasible. The company must think it's worth exploring some more, because according to The Wall Street Journal, project leaders are now tripling Apple Car's 600-person team. Apple is ramping up efforts to build an electric car and has even set a target ship date for 2019.
This report conflicts with previous ones that claimed Apple wanted to start producing its electric vehicle by 2020. Just remember that a ship date might not mean you'll be able to buy it in a mere three years; it could mean engineers have only signed off on key features. Also, The Wall Street Journal further revealed the first Apple Car will not be fully autonomous.
Apple has included the functionality in long-term plans, though. Keep in mind that when asked by Stephen Colbert recently about whether an Apple Car was even in the works, Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, would only admit: "We look at a number of things along the way, and we decide to really put our energies on a few of those."


Apple Car: Is this really happening?

It looks that way.
An unnamed Apple employee told Business Insider that Apple is working on something that will "give Tesla a run for its money." It's a vehicle development-related project - and Tesla employees are allegedly "jumping ship" to now work at Apple. Some critics are weary about the news though, noting Apple prefers to work on just a few things at a time.

Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, even admitted as much last January during a conference call: "We have zero issue coming up with things we want to do...We must focus on the very few that deserve all our energy." If Apple isn't going all out and developing an Apple Car, a colloquial name for what the company might call its rumoured vehicle, it might just improving CarPlay.
CarPlay launched just last year and is still very much in the early stages. It brings an iOS-style interface to in-car infotainment systems and is meant to be built directly into many cars. It might also expand one day to offer Tesla-like features. With the Tesla iPhone app, for instance, you can turn on heating, as well as lock and unlock doors, flash the lights, and more.


Apple Car: Has Apple poached Tesla employees?

Apple and Tesla are trying to recruit top-level employees from each other, according to Bloomberg Business, and Tesla is winning the battle by reportedly nabbing at least 150 former Apple employees.

Tesla as of mid-2015 had about 6,000 employees, and former Apple employees are filling up several different departments at the carmaker, including engineering and law. They had no problem switching companies, it seems, because Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, reminds them of Jobs. He pays attention to detail, they purpotedly claimed, and they believe he's a strong leader.

Musk has confirmed that Apple is trying to poach Tesla employees, too, though the reasons why aren't clear. Apple is offering $250,000 bonuses and 60 per cent salary increases, but it has only managed to recruit a "few people" so far.

More recently, Musk elaborated on its poaching war with Apple, claiming Apple has only hired engineers that Tesla fired: “We always jokingly call Apple the ‘Tesla Graveyard.’ If you don’t make it at Tesla, you go work at Apple.”

Apple Car: Has Apple poached other EV experts?

Electric motorcycle startup Mission Motors ceased operations in October 2015, and it claimed the main reason it had to stop business was due to Apple grabbing up its key talent, according to Reuters. Apple poached six engineers from the San Francisco-based startup but never attempted to acquire Mission Motors outright.

"Mission had a great group of engineers, specifically electric drive expertise," [former CEO Derek] Kaufman said. "Apple knew that - they wanted it, and they went and got it."

The engineers specialised in electric drive systems and battery algorithms for charging and cooling. Mission Motors began in 2007, with the purpose of making premium electric motorcycles. Although it launched a prototype in 2013, it never released a version for sale to consumers and didn't have an adequate business model.

Apple Car: Has Apple recruited any auto experts?

Apple in recent months has recruited automotive technology and vehicle design experts - including vehicle dynamics engineers - to work at its new "top-secret research lab", according to The Financial Times.

Apple designers working under Jonathan Ive, Apple's design chief, have also met with automotive executives and creators, and at times, has tried to poach them. Keep in mind Apple hired former Mercedes-Benz R&D President and CEO Johann Jungwirth last year - and he is now listed as Director of Mac Systems Engineering at Apple.

Jungwirth has a history of working on connected cars and autonomous driving.

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Best technology resolution for 2016

It's 2016 and there's a feeling of hope and renewal in the air. That can mean only one thing: It's time for some New Year's resolutions. What did you vow to change this year? Are you going to learn a new skill? Pay off your credit card debt? Lose 40 pounds?

Whatever your plans are, don't forget to throw in a few resolutions that involve the technology in your life. The best part of tech resolutions is they're fairly easy to keep and can improve your life almost right away. We've got seven suggestions below on how to make technology central to your plans for an awesome 2016.


Get personal with your tech-
If you haven't done so already, give one of the many digital personal assistants hiding in your devices a try. If you're on an iPhone there's Siri, for Android users there's Google Now, and for Windows 10 PCs and phones there's Cortana. It may feel strange talking to your device, but there's really no better way to set a reminder, alarm, or calendar appointment, or just get a quick update on the weather.

If you're already familiar with the personal assistants, a good resolution might be to consolidate with a single choice. Windows 10 PC users, for example, might want to stick with the newly released, stable Cortana for Android and iOS for total cross-platform integration.

Regardless of which one you choose, we've got some great tips on how to make the most of Google Now, Cortana, and Siri.

Play a game-
This was an incredible year for games, with something for everybody. Why not kick off 2016 with some fantastic entertainment? For open-world adventure you can't beat the amazing Witcher 3, which took PCWorld's Game of the Year honors. Anyone looking for something a little lower-key can check out 2013's Crypt of the NecroDancer, which is a fun 2D platformer that depends as much on your sense of rhythm as your old-school joystick moves. There's also the incredible 80 Days, a choose-your-own-adventure story inspired by Jules Vernes' Around the World in Eighty Days. If you're on a laptop that just doesn't have the GPU chops for serious gameplay, check out our eGPU tutorial to learn how to play today's top titles without buying a new PC.

Make 2016 the year you get your game on in a serious way.


Smarten up that house
It's time to enter the age of the smart home. You don't have to overhaul your whole house with fancy door locks, thermostats, and smart lighting designs. Start small with a wireless nanny cam, a coffeemaker you can program from your phone, a USB charging port that you add to your wall outlet, or one of these 5 awesome gift ideas. Once you're ready to take your smart-home improvements to the next level keep up to date with the latest news and reviews over at TechHive.

We've entered the smart-home era. Is your house keeping up?


Try Windows 10-
Yes, Microsoft is going way too far with its upgrade prompts, but the fact is, Windows 10 is a really great operating system, especially if you're coming from Windows 8 or 8.1. If you haven't tried it yet, the new year is a great time to get started. There are tons of killer Windows 10 machines out there for you to try, from desktops to hybrid laptops. Or simply upgrade the OS on the PC you're already using. Windows 7 and 8 will be supported for years to come, but Windows 10 is where Microsoft is focusing its attention.

Get your PC's house in order for 2016 and make the move to Windows 10.


Cut the cord-
You still have cable? Well, there's never been a better time to cut that cord. You can get a limited but growing selection of live broadcast television on your PC and mobile devices with Sling TV. Then add services like CBS All Access, HBO Now, Netflix, Showtime streaming, or sports subscriptions such as MLB.TV, NHL GameCenter Live, and UFC Fight Pass. Subscribing to even several of those services will still come in under your $100-plus cable bill, and you can view all of your content across multiple devices.

Want to know more about cutting the cord? Check out Jared Newman's weekly take on the world without cable in Cord-Cutter Confidential.

C'mon, just cut that cord. You'll save money and gain greater flexibility and choice.


Get fit with fit tech-
Every year millions of people make a New Year's vow to get in shape, but never really stick to it. Tech can't do that 6 AM run for you, but a fitness tracker, smartwatch, or set of carefully chosen smartphone apps can help you once you're out the door. If you got a new wearable over the holidays, then you've got the tools you need. Smartphone users can also get in on the action without a band attached to their wrists. If you have an Android phone, Google Fit can track your activity; iOS users can use the built-in Health app and the selection of apps that plug into Apple's HealthKit. For food tracking, try My Fitness Pal or Lose It!

Now all you have to do is avoid hitting that snooze button in the morning.

With an activity tracker, such as the Fitbit, you can easily set goals and measure your progress. Fun, right?

 Get secure-
Finally, it wouldnt be a proper tech-resolutions rundown if we didn't have our annual talk about security. Start using a password manager so you don't have to remember all those long passwords of random letters and numbers, and don't forget about two-factor authentication. Once that's done, what's your back-up situation like? At a minimum you should have three copies of your stuff: one on your PC, one on a physical backup at home, and a third offsite (cloud backups are a good choice for this one). With three copies of your data you should have more than enough redundancy to protect against hardware crashes, home invasions, and fires.

New Year's resolutions can always be broken, but these vows to use tech to improve your life are much easier to keep than promising to never fall asleep during afternoon staff meetings.

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Finger Mouse- A new technology unleashed

Feeling More Amateur Than Maestro with a Finger-Worn Mouse

A computer mouse that wraps around your finger is nice for a while, but it’s much too awkward.

The Mycestro slips over a finger and translates its motion into cursor movements.

When I first heard about the Mycestro, a little computer mouse you wear on your index finger and control by wagging your digits like a symphony conductor, I laughed. It seemed very awkward.

Then I started thinking about how much time I spend using a traditional computer mouse each day, and got to thinking that it might not be such a bad idea to mix up my mouse routine. Maybe it would make some tasks more efficient, or lessen the strain I feel in my shoulders after hours in front of a computer. And perhaps it would be easier to use than other gesture control devices, such as Leap Motion, which sits on your desk and senses different hand gestures. The device, called Mycestro (pronounced “maestro”), started as a Kickstarter project in 2013 and is now selling online for $149.

I spent several days using the device, for a few hours at a time. I used it to control all kinds of activities: watching videos, listening to music, playing games, researching stories, sending e-mail, and typing up this review.

For me, the Mycestro ranged from frustratingly useless to surprisingly effortless. At first, I spent a lot of time feeling like an oaf and not a maestro, struggling to get the cursor to go precisely where I wanted it. Yet, slowly, I began to get used to this strange new world of “finger-mousing.” I never got fully comfortable with the device, though; it was just too awkward and, at times, uncomfortable.

After more than two decades of using a mouse that sits under your hand, it’s hard to get used to one that clings to your finger. The Mycestro is like a bulky, futuristic ring: it’s about 4.5 centimeters long, and looks sort of like an arrowhead sitting on your index finger (only the right one, for now). The side closest to your thumb includes a touchpad and three little buttons for scrolling, selecting, and clicking.

To use the Mycestro, you plug a little Bluetooth dongle that comes with it into a USB port on your computer. Then you slide the ring on, touch your thumb anywhere on its side touchpad, and start waving your hand to see the cursor move.

At first, it’s exciting—you’re moving your hand left to right, up and down, diagonally, sweeping it in an arc in front of you, and the Mycestro responds immediately, interpreting your gestures as on-screen cursor movements. There was rarely any lag, and the company that makes it, Innovative Devices, says it should work at a distance of up to 30 feet.

Though the Mycestro only weighs half an ounce, it started to feel heavy and clunky really quickly. Wearing it for more than half an hour or so at a time while typing was a challenge. I could never comfortably type with my index finger while it was wrapped around my finger.

Overall, I can see Mycestro’s utility while traveling if you hate using a trackpad and don’t have room for a regular mouse, or while taking a break from sitting in front of a desk. But unless somebody yanks my trusty work mouse out from under my hand, the Mycestro won’t fully replace it
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