Table of Contents

1. How to Enable Developer Options
2. Speed & Performance Settings
3. Display & Visual Tweaks
4. Debugging Powerhouse
5. Network & Connectivity
6. System Behavior
7. App Development Settings (Useful for Everyone)
8. Dangerous Settings (Use with Caution)

How to Enable Developer Options

1. Go to Settings → About Phone
2. Find Build Number (might be under Software Information)
3. Tap it 7 times
4. Enter your PIN when prompted
5. "You are now a developer!" appears

Access Developer Options:
Settings → System → Developer Options
(Samsung: Settings → Developer Options)

Speed & Performance Settings

1. Window Animation Scale ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Drawing section
Default: 1x
Recommended: 0.5x or Off

This controls how fast window transitions animate. Setting to 0.5x makes everything feel snappier. Setting to "Off" makes your phone feel like it has a processor upgrade.

Try these values:
- 1x = Normal (default)
- 0.5x = Noticeably faster
- Off = Instant transitions

Pro tip: Set all three animation scales (Window, Transition, Animator) to 0.5x for the best balance of speed and smoothness.

2. Transition Animation Scale ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Drawing section
Default: 1x
Recommended: 0.5x or Off

Controls animations when switching between apps. Same recommendations as Window Animation Scale.

3. Animator Duration Scale ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Drawing section
Default: 1x
Recommended: 0.5x or Off

Controls in-app animations. Setting to 0.5x makes apps feel more responsive without looking broken.

4. Background Process Limit ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Apps section
Default: Standard limit
Options: 0-4 processes, or Standard

Limits how many apps run in the background. Lower = more free RAM, but some apps might not send notifications.

Settings:
- Standard limit = Android decides (usually 4-8)
- 4 processes = Good balance
- 2 processes = Aggressive, might miss notifications
- 0 processes = No background apps (extreme)

5. Force 4x MSAA ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Hardware accelerated rendering
Default: Off
Use case: Gaming

Forces 4x multisample anti-aliasing in OpenGL ES 2.0 apps. Makes games look better but drains battery faster. Only enable when gaming.

Display & Visual Tweaks

6. Smallest Width (Display Size Override) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Drawing section
Default: Varies by device (usually 360-420dp)

This is different from the display size setting in regular settings. It lets you fit more content on screen by changing the reported screen density.

Values to try:
- 400dp = Slightly more content
- 440dp = Noticeably more content  
- 480dp = Tablet-like density (might be too small)

Warning: Some apps might look weird. Reset to default if you have issues.

7. Force Dark Mode ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Hardware accelerated rendering
Default: Off

Forces dark mode on ALL apps, even those that don't support it. Results vary—some apps look great, others look terrible.

Best for: Apps that refuse to add dark mode.

8. Disable HW Overlays ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Hardware accelerated rendering
Default: Off (HW overlays enabled)

Forces GPU composition for everything. Can fix screen artifacts on some devices but uses more battery.

Enable if: You see screen flickering or corruption.

9. Show Surface Updates ⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Drawing section
Default: Off

Flashes the entire screen purple when it updates. Useful for finding apps that unnecessarily redraw and waste battery.

10. GPU Rendering Profile ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Monitoring section
Options: Off / On screen as bars / In adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo

Shows a bar graph at the bottom of the screen indicating render time for each frame. Green line = 16ms (60fps target). Bars above the line = dropped frames.

Use for: Identifying laggy apps.

Debugging Powerhouse

11. USB Debugging ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Debugging section
Default: Off

Essential for ADB commands. Keep off when not using to prevent security risks.

12. Wireless Debugging ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Debugging section
Default: Off

Allows ADB over WiFi. Pair once, then connect wirelessly. Perfect for testing without cables.

Setup:

1. Enable Wireless debugging
2. Tap "Pair device with pairing code"
3. On PC: adb pair IP:PORT
4. Enter the pairing code
5. Then: adb connect IP:PORT

13. Bug Report Shortcut ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Top of list
Default: Off

Adds "Take bug report" to power menu. Captures extensive system logs for debugging issues.

14. Show Taps ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Input section
Default: Off

Shows a dot where you touch the screen. Great for screen recordings and demonstrating UI issues.

15. Pointer Location ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Input section
Default: Off

Shows touch coordinates and path at top of screen. Useful for detecting touch screen issues.

Network & Connectivity

16. Mobile Data Always Active ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Networking section
Default: On (usually)

Keeps mobile data active even when connected to WiFi. Enables faster network switching but uses slightly more battery.

Disable if: You want maximum battery savings on WiFi.

17. Select USB Configuration ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Networking section
Options: Charging / MTP / PTP / RNDIS / Audio / MIDI

Sets default USB behavior when connecting to a computer. No more tapping the notification every time!

Recommended: MTP (File Transfer) if you frequently transfer files.

18. Bluetooth AVRCP Version ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Networking section
Options: 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6

Controls Bluetooth audio remote control features. Higher versions support more features but might have compatibility issues with older devices.

19. Bluetooth Audio Codec ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Networking section
Options: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC

Changes Bluetooth audio quality. LDAC = highest quality (if your headphones support it).

Quality ranking:
LDAC (990kbps) > aptX HD (576kbps) > aptX (352kbps) > AAC (250kbps) > SBC (328kbps)

20. Bluetooth Audio Sample Rate ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Networking section
Options: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

Higher = better quality (if your audio files and headphones support it).

System Behavior

21. Don't Keep Activities ⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Apps section
Default: Off

Destroys activities as soon as you leave them. Simulates low-memory conditions.

Use for: Testing how your apps handle being killed.
Warning: Makes multitasking terrible. Don't leave on!

22. Stay Awake ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Top section
Default: Off

Screen never sleeps while charging. Great for desk setups or using phone as a dashboard.

23. OEM Unlocking ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Top section
Default: Off (locked on carriers)

Allows bootloader unlocking for custom ROMs. Warning: Enabling may trip Knox/SafetyNet.

24. Strict Mode ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Monitoring section
Default: Off

Flashes the screen when apps do slow operations on the main thread. The red flashing indicates bad coding practices.

Use for: Identifying badly coded apps that cause lag.

App Development Settings (Useful for Everyone)

25. Picture Color Mode (Wide Color Gamut) ⭐⭐⭐

Location: Developer Options → Media section
Default: Off

Enables wide color gamut for apps that support it. Photos and videos show more vibrant colors.

Enable if: You have an AMOLED screen and want more vivid colors in supported apps.

Dangerous Settings (Use with Caution)

These settings can cause issues if misused:

⚠️ Aggressive WiFi to Cellular Handover

Can cause unexpected data usage.

⚠️ Don't Keep Activities

Makes phone nearly unusable for normal use.

⚠️ Force 4x MSAA

Significant battery drain.

⚠️ Logger Buffer Sizes (16MB+)

Wastes RAM on logging.

⚠️ Enable view attribute inspection

Security risk—allows apps to inspect other app UI.

My Top 5 Recommendations for Everyone

1. All Animation Scales → 0.5x (Instant speed boost)
2. Wireless Debugging → On (When you need ADB)
3. Smallest Width → 400-440dp (More screen content)
4. Bluetooth Codec → LDAC (Better audio quality)
5. Show Taps → On (For screen recordings)

Quick Settings via ADB

Don't want to dig through menus? Use ADB:

# Disable all animations
adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0
adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0
adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0

# Set smallest width to 440dp
adb shell wm density 440

# Enable stay awake while charging
adb shell settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 3

Conclusion

Developer Options is one of Android's most powerful features hiding in plain sight. Whether you want a faster phone, better debugging tools, or just more control over your device, these 25 settings give you superpowers that most Android users never discover.

Start with the animation scales—you'll wonder why they're not 0.5x by default!

What's your favorite Developer Options setting? Share in the comments!

New in Android 16

Android 16 introduced several exciting changes to Developer Options and system behavior:

26. Screen Automation Permission (Android 16 QPR3+)

Location: Developer Options → Apps section

A new permission system for “computer use” style automation. This enables AI assistants like Gemini to interact with your screen programmatically. Essential for upcoming AI agent features.

27. Enhanced Location Privacy Indicator

Location access now shows as a blue chip/dot in the status bar, matching the green indicators for camera and microphone. This makes it easier to spot when apps are tracking your location.

28. Adjustable Flashlight Strength

Android 16 QPR3 adds granular control over flashlight brightness directly from Quick Settings. Developers can test different intensity levels through system APIs.

29. Samsung-Style Navigation Layout Option

Pixel devices now offer Samsung’s navigation button arrangement (Back-Home-Recents vs Google’s Recents-Home-Back). Find this in Developer Options → Input section.

30. Themed Icons Now Called “Minimal”

The themed/monochrome icons feature has been renamed to “Minimal” in Android 16. Same functionality, cleaner naming.

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No apps needed. No battery drain. Just pure, system-level ad blocking that works in ALL apps.

Table of Contents

1. What is Private DNS & Why You Need It
2. How to Enable Private DNS on Android
3. The Ultimate DNS Server List
4. DNS Comparison Table
5. Specialty DNS Servers
6. Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

What is Private DNS & Why You Need It

DNS (Domain Name System) is like the phonebook of the internet. When you type "google.com," DNS translates it to an IP address. By default, your ISP handles this—and they can see (and sell) your browsing data.

Private DNS changes everything:

• ✅ Encrypts all DNS queries (ISP can't snoop)
• ✅ Blocks ads at the DNS level (no battery drain)
• ✅ Prevents malware domains from resolving
• ✅ Blocks trackers across ALL apps
• ✅ Works system-wide (even in other browsers and apps)
• ✅ No root required

The catch? It won't block ads embedded in the same domain (like YouTube's video ads), but it obliterates banner ads, tracking pixels, and malware.

How to Enable Private DNS on Android

Standard Method (Android 9+)

1. Open Settings
2. Go to Network & Internet (or Connections)
3. Tap Private DNS (or More connection settings → Private DNS)
4. Select Private DNS provider hostname
5. Enter your chosen DNS hostname (see list below)
6. Tap Save

Samsung One UI

Settings → Connections → More connection settings → Private DNS

Via ADB (for automation)

adb shell settings put global private_dns_specifier dns.adguard.com
adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode hostname

The Ultimate DNS Server List

🏆 Top Tier: Best Overall

1. AdGuard DNS (Ad Blocking Focus)

dns.adguard.com

• Best for: Maximum ad blocking
• Blocks: Ads, trackers, known malware domains
• Privacy: No logging policy
• Speed: Excellent (global servers)

2. NextDNS (Customizable)

xxxxxx.dns.nextdns.io

(Replace xxxxxx with your profile ID from nextdns.io)

• Best for: Power users who want custom block lists
• Blocks: Customizable (you choose what to block)
• Privacy: Configurable logging
• Special: Free tier with 300k queries/month

3. Cloudflare Families (Malware + Adult Content)

family.cloudflare-dns.com

• Best for: Families with kids
• Blocks: Malware + adult content
• Privacy: 24-hour log deletion
• Speed: Fastest in most regions

🛡️ Security Focused

4. Quad9 (Threat Intelligence)

dns.quad9.net

• Best for: Security-first users
• Blocks: Malicious domains using threat intelligence
• Privacy: No personal data logging
• Backed by: IBM + Global Cyber Alliance

5. Cloudflare Malware Blocking

security.cloudflare-dns.com

• Best for: Malware protection only (no ad blocking)
• Blocks: Known malware domains
• Privacy: Minimal logging
• Speed: Extremely fast

6. CleanBrowsing Security

security-filter-dns.cleanbrowsing.org

• Best for: Phishing protection
• Blocks: Phishing, malware, spam
• Privacy: No logging

🚫 Maximum Ad Blocking

7. AdGuard DNS Family

family.adguard.com

• Blocks: Ads + trackers + adult content
• Best for: Families wanting ad-free + safe browsing

8. Mullvad DNS (Ad Blocking)

adblock.dns.mullvad.net

• Best for: Privacy enthusiasts
• Blocks: Ads and trackers
• Bonus: Run by VPN company with strong privacy stance

9. Control D (Customizable)

freedns.controld.com/p2

• Best for: Customizable blocking without signup
• Preset Options:
  • p0 – No blocking (just encrypted DNS)
  • p1 – Block malware
  • p2 – Block malware + ads
  • p3 – Block malware + ads + social

🔒 Maximum Privacy

10. Mullvad DNS (Standard)

dns.mullvad.net

• Best for: Pure privacy, no blocking
• Logging: Zero logs
• Run by: Mullvad VPN (trusted privacy company)

11. Cloudflare Standard

one.one.one.one

or

cloudflare-dns.com

• Best for: Speed + privacy balance
• Logging: 24-hour logs, then deleted
• Speed: Usually fastest

12. LibreDNS

doh.libredns.gr

• Best for: European users
• Privacy: No logging
• Run by: Non-profit organization

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

13. CleanBrowsing Family

family-filter-dns.cleanbrowsing.org

• Blocks: Adult content, mixed content, malware
• Best for: Strict family filtering

14. OpenDNS FamilyShield

doh.familyshield.opendns.com

• Blocks: Adult content, proxies
• Run by: Cisco (established provider)

15. DNS0.eu Family

kids.dns0.eu

• Best for: European families
• Blocks: Adult, gambling, piracy, dating, social media
• Privacy: GDPR compliant

DNS Comparison Table

🔧 = Customizable

Specialty DNS Servers

For Gaming (Lowest Latency)

one.one.one.one

Cloudflare is consistently fastest for gaming.

For Privacy + Speed in Europe

dns.dns0.eu

European non-profit with GDPR compliance.

For OISD Block List (Maximum Ad Blocking)

Use NextDNS with OISD blocklist enabled – blocks the most domains.

For Bypassing ISP Restrictions

dns.quad9.net

Quad9 doesn't filter content beyond malware.

For Parental Controls with Logging

[your-id].dns.nextdns.io

NextDNS shows you exactly what's being blocked.

Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

🔥 Pro Tips

1. Test before committing:
Some DNS servers might block things you actually need. Test for a day before relying on it.

2. Layer with VPN:
Private DNS + VPN = maximum privacy. The VPN sees encrypted DNS, the DNS sees nothing.

3. NextDNS trick:
Create multiple NextDNS profiles – one for strict blocking, one for when things break.

4. Check if it's working:
Visit one.one.one.one/help or adguard.com/test.html to verify your DNS.

5. Speed test:
Use the DNS Benchmark app or ping command to find fastest DNS for your location.

⚠️ Troubleshooting

"Private DNS couldn't be accessed"

• Check hostname spelling
• Try a different DNS server
• Restart WiFi/mobile data
• Some networks block DoT (port 853)

Apps not loading:

• DNS might be blocking required domains
• Try less aggressive DNS (like Cloudflare)
• Check NextDNS logs if using it

Captive portals not working (hotel/coffee shop WiFi):

• Temporarily set Private DNS to "Off"
• Connect and authenticate
• Re-enable Private DNS

Banking apps failing:

• Some banks flag DNS encryption as suspicious
• Use standard Cloudflare (no blocking)
• Or whitelist in NextDNS

My Personal Recommendation

For most users: AdGuard DNS (dns.adguard.com)

• Great ad blocking
• Trusted company
• Zero configuration needed

For power users: NextDNS with custom configuration

• Full control
• Detailed logs
• Worth the setup time

For families: Cloudflare Families (family.cloudflare-dns.com)

• Fast and reliable
• Backed by major company
• No adult content + malware blocking

Conclusion

Switching to a Private DNS is one of the simplest yet most powerful tweaks you can make to your Android. No apps hogging battery, no subscriptions, just system-level protection.

Pick one from the list, set it up in 30 seconds, and enjoy a cleaner, safer browsing experience.

Which DNS server do you use? Let us know in the comments!

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Table of Contents

1. Battery & Power Analysis
2. Hidden Settings & Activities
3. Performance Optimization
4. Network & Connectivity
5. App Management Power Moves
6. System Information
7. Automation & Scripting
8. Debugging & Troubleshooting

Battery & Power Analysis

1. Generate Detailed Battery Stats Report

adb shell dumpsys batterystats > battery_report.txt

This creates a comprehensive report showing which apps consumed battery, wake locks, and more. Way more detailed than Android's built-in battery stats.

2. Reset Battery Stats (After Full Charge)

adb shell dumpsys batterystats --reset

Pro tip: Do this after a full 100% charge for accurate future readings.

3. Check Current Battery Temperature

adb shell dumpsys battery | grep temperature

Divide by 10 to get Celsius. Anything above 45°C is concerning.

4. View Battery Discharge Rate

adb shell dumpsys battery | grep "current now"

Shows real-time current draw in microamperes.

5. Force Battery Percentage Display

adb shell settings put system status_bar_show_battery_percent 1

6. Simulate Different Battery Levels (Testing)

adb shell dumpsys battery set level 15

Reset with: adb shell dumpsys battery reset

Hidden Settings & Activities

7. Access Hidden System UI Tuner

adb shell am start -n com.android.systemui/.tuner.TunerActivity

Unlocks hidden customization options not available in regular settings.

8. Open Network APN Settings Directly

adb shell am start -a android.settings.APN_SETTINGS

9. Access Hidden App Ops (Permission Manager)

adb shell am start -n com.android.settings/.Settings\$AppOpsSettingsActivity

10. Launch Any Hidden Settings Page

adb shell am start -a android.settings.ACTION_MANAGE_ALL_APPLICATIONS_SETTINGS

Replace ACTION_MANAGE_ALL_APPLICATIONS_SETTINGS with any settings action.

11. Enable Demo Mode in Status Bar

adb shell settings put global sysui_demo_allowed 1
adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command enter
adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command clock -e hhmm 1200
adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command network -e mobile show -e level 4
adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.systemui.demo -e command battery -e level 100 -e plugged false

Perfect for screenshots!

12. Force Enable Night Mode

adb shell cmd uimode night yes

Disable: adb shell cmd uimode night no

Performance Optimization

13. Disable Animations Completely

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0
adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0
adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0

Your phone will feel twice as fast!

14. Set Custom Animation Speed (0.5x for faster)

adb shell settings put global window_animation_scale 0.5
adb shell settings put global transition_animation_scale 0.5
adb shell settings put global animator_duration_scale 0.5

15. Force GPU Rendering

adb shell settings put global force_hw_ui 1

16. Clear All App Caches at Once

adb shell pm trim-caches 999999999999999

17. Force Stop All Background Apps

adb shell am kill-all

18. View Real-time CPU Usage

adb shell top -m 10

Shows top 10 CPU-consuming processes.

19. Set Maximum Background Processes

adb shell settings put global max_cached_processes 4

Default is usually higher; lower = more free RAM.

20. Enable Strict Mode for Debugging

adb shell settings put global strict_mode_visual_indicator 1

Shows red flashes when apps do disk/network on main thread.

Network & Connectivity

21. View All Network Connections

adb shell netstat -an

22. Change Private DNS Server

adb shell settings put global private_dns_specifier dns.adguard.com
adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode hostname

23. Disable Private DNS

adb shell settings put global private_dns_mode off

24. View WiFi Password (Root Required)

adb shell cat /data/misc/wifi/WifiConfigStore.xml | grep -A 20 "PreSharedKey"

25. Force 4G/LTE Only Mode

adb shell settings put global preferred_network_mode 11

Values: 0=WCDMA, 1=GSM, 9=LTE/GSM/WCDMA, 11=LTE Only

26. View ARP Table (Connected Devices)

adb shell cat /proc/net/arp

27. Check Current Network Type

adb shell getprop gsm.network.type

App Management Power Moves

28. List All Installed Packages

adb shell pm list packages

Add -s for system apps, -3 for third-party, -d for disabled.

29. Disable Bloatware Without Root

adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 com.samsung.android.game.gamehome

Replace package name with any app you want to disable.

30. Re-enable Disabled Apps

adb shell pm enable com.samsung.android.game.gamehome

31. Completely Uninstall System Apps (Without Root)

adb shell pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.facebook.system

The -k keeps data. Omit to delete data too.

32. View App's Granted Permissions

adb shell dumpsys package com.whatsapp | grep permission

33. Revoke Specific Permission

adb shell pm revoke com.facebook.orca android.permission.CAMERA

34. Grant Permission via ADB

adb shell pm grant com.termux android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE

35. Extract Any APK from Phone

adb shell pm path com.whatsapp
adb pull /data/app/com.whatsapp-xxx/base.apk ./whatsapp.apk

36. View App's Battery Optimization Status

adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist

37. Exempt App from Battery Optimization

adb shell dumpsys deviceidle whitelist +com.yourapp.package

System Information

38. View Detailed Build Information

adb shell getprop | grep "ro.build"

39. Check Android Security Patch Level

adb shell getprop ro.build.version.security_patch

40. View Bootloader Status

adb shell getprop ro.boot.flash.locked

41. Get Complete Hardware Info

adb shell cat /proc/cpuinfo

42. Check Display Specifications

adb shell dumpsys display | grep -E "mBaseDisplayInfo|density|fps"

43. View All System Properties

adb shell getprop > all_properties.txt

Automation & Scripting

44. Simulate Touch Event

adb shell input tap 500 1000

Taps at coordinates (500, 1000).

45. Simulate Swipe Gesture

adb shell input swipe 500 1500 500 500 300

Swipes from (500,1500) to (500,500) in 300ms.

46. Type Text

adb shell input text "Hello%sWorld"

Use %s for spaces.

47. Simulate Key Press

adb shell input keyevent 26

Key 26 = Power button. 3 = Home, 4 = Back, 24/25 = Volume.

48. Take Screenshot via ADB

adb exec-out screencap -p > screenshot.png

49. Record Screen

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/recording.mp4

Press Ctrl+C to stop. Then: adb pull /sdcard/recording.mp4

50. Launch App by Package Name

adb shell monkey -p com.whatsapp -c android.intent.category.LAUNCHER 1

Bonus: Ultimate ADB One-Liners

Complete Device Backup

adb backup -apk -shared -all -f backup.ab

Restore Backup

adb restore backup.ab

Wireless ADB Connection

adb tcpip 5555
adb connect YOUR_PHONE_IP:5555

View Logcat for Specific App

adb logcat --pid=$(adb shell pidof -s com.whatsapp)

Conclusion

These ADB commands represent the true power of Android's openness. Whether you're debugging, optimizing, or automating, mastering these commands will put you leagues ahead of the average user.

Remember: Always be careful with commands that modify system settings. When in doubt, research the specific command for your device before executing.

What's your favorite ADB command? Drop it in the comments!

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There was news that Hillary duff and Leonardo Di Caprio were using the dating site, but we were not abel to find confirmation as the CEO and representatives believed in user privacy but now, with the inclusion of this thing, right here, inclusion of Verified Profiles for Public figures, Celebrities and known people of all kind.

Is Sharma Uncle’s Son getting included? Who destroyed my school life? No, Not yet. (humor)

The point of verified profiles is that many people are trying to impose as know celebs, which can, in log run hurt the company’s image and working, so the company is here with the solution, you’ll see a tick when you’ll come across such a person, that’ll let you know, that they are who you think they are and not a imposer who is just trying to stalk you.

We included the app in our best dating apps list, look here for more contenders.

What do you guys think of Tinder’s Veridfied Profiles? Let us know in the comment box below. Until next time, Keep Androtrending!

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Now, Company behind MX4 is trying to recreate its success by pushing in an upgraded device (MX5) with better hardware and streamlined software. Coming to the design, the Smartphone features a Metal Unibody design, a Physical Home Button and a non-removable battery.

Inclusion of a FingerPrint Sensor will surely be the cherry on the Cake.

The hardware seems pretty powerful but only thing that can let it down is the incorporation of the Low Res screen it features, SUPER AMOLED 5.5inch display with 1920x1080px. At the flagship stream we hoped to see a QHD screen but its quite alright concerning the prices at which Meizu seems to offer its devices. With a MediaTek’s Helio X10 (MT6795) 64-bit octa-core Processor, PowerVR G6200 GPU and 3GB RAM, we expect some serious competition with some well know brands.

Antutu Scores when tested showed an Average Score of 53,500 points.

Laser Autofocus? Yeah. Similar to the one that we saw on LG G3 & G4 and the result of this technology is fast shutter speed and instant auto-focus.

What do you think about the device? Tell us in the comment section below. For us, we are really excited about the device.

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HTC M9ew will come with Quad-HD 5.2 inch screen with 3GB RAM, 2.2 GHz octa-core processor with 32GB Internal storage coupled up with Ultra pixel front shooter and Android 5.0 Lollipop. Smartphones seems to be a plastic variant of HTC ONE M9 and only official announcement will tell what’s in store for this smartphone.

Lenovo A6600 will be an upgrade to Lenovo A6000 Plus which was released in India not more than 10 days ago.  Device will carry 5 Inch HD IPS screen with 1GB RAM, 8GB Internal Memory and MicroSD for expansion. 8MP Rear Camera with 5MP front-to take care of your selfie needs.

And now to the last but not the least, Gionee Elife E8 smartphone that will carry on the Elife Sub-brand with thick chassis, the smartphone will feature- 2.0 GHz Octa-core MediaTek Processor with 3GB RAM and 32GB Internal Storage with MicroSD for Expansion. Will run on Android 5.0 and will carry a big battery pack with 3250mAh.

The smartphone is expected to arrive in June.

With all things said, are you excited to see any of these smartphones in your country? Gionee and Lenovo are surely going to announce the Smartphones in India and also all over the world but we are skeptical about HTC and its HTC M9ew.

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Honor 6 plus is now available in UK

For £299 you get a device with two rear cameras. Having a dual camera setup creates a parallax effect, an effect that a human experience with his two eyeballs- both eyes see a different picture of the same object and our brain stitches them to give us a 3D picture, it has all 3 dimensions- height, depth and width. Powered by 1.8GHz octa-core Kirin 925 chipset with 3GB of RAM and 16GB or 32GB of internal storage Expandable to 64 GB. Smartphone is available through Three UK and you can get it on monthly basis at £24.

Smartphone Specification and Camera analysis here.  

Mi4, Chromecast launched in Malaysia

“[Mi 4 is here!] Mi fans, you’ve been asking Mi for the longest time about the availability of Mi 4. Good news: Mont Asia – a local distributor, is bringing Mi 4 into Malaysia.

Available through roadshows and Mont Asia’s various distribution channels, Mi 4 (3G 16GB) is priced at RM 1,199. 1 year limited warranty is covered by Xiaomi Malaysia too.

Mont Asia: +6017-4590001 (Whatsapp)” said Xiaomi Mi Malaysia Official Facebook page.

Mi4 is undoubtedly a great smartphone at what we are paying to get it. The smartphone features top-notch hardware and MIUI as custom skin to make android experience much easier. Here is our review of the device, make sure you check it out to know more about the device.

Chromecast is now available through Google at Maxis Stores all over Malaysia, though only select Maxis Stores have Chromecast- make sure you check beforehand. Chromecast is an affordable streaming device aimed at cross-platform HDMI Streaming. Supporting Android, iOS, Mac, Chrome OS and Windows. Chromecast will be available through select Maxis stores around Malaysia and will offer exciting offers for the same.

Zenfone 2 US launch

Asus the company behind the blockbuster Zenfone series is now all set to launch the promising and hardware gorgeous Zenfone 2 in North America. Company has officially confirmed and sent out invites for their event that will be hosted in New York on 18 May. Device is a steal when it comes to the ratio of hardware to price. Zenfone 2 features 2.0 GHz Intel qual-core CPU with 4GB RAM and 13MP Camera, there is so much more to this device with 128GB internal storage coming in.

We’ll have to wait to see which variant of Zenfone is going to set foot in the US market but it seems highly likely that the device with 128GB internal would be announced.

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It excited many smartphone enthusiast in India but was an alarming issue for Micromax- which is one of the largest smartphone vendor in India, It was a huge blow not only because the company is already lagging behind in terms of total sales as compared to Xiaomi but also because Xiaomi would now have TATA’s Support in the country. So Micromax did what was necessary it took all the possible proposals of investments and gave them a look, started looking for potential investors which can give the necessary capital and provide resources so as to give the necessary push to the company lagging behind.

Although which company approached for the investments, Micromax or Alibaba is not clear at the moment but according to the latest rumors the company is getting a $ 1 Billion funding and that is something we don’t see every day but this isn’t a gamble by Alibaba- Micromax is the biggest or one of the biggest smartphone vendor with a big market share and the company is also valued at $4 Billion.

Investment this big would mean a big overhaul of Micromax as a company, we expect the company to start its own service centers (biggest issue with Micromax), to deal with Xiaomi by proposing new smartphones and playing a step ahead of competition.

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To start you off, the device has a Li-ion battery pack with power capacity of 41 mAh. How did Xiaomi manage to run the battery for so long? The answer is not with the battery but with the components used. There are two main components of the device, and they both are ultra-power efficient.

Also see: How to get WhatsApp, Text Message Notification on Mi Band

DIALOG Smartbond 14580: This is the heart of the Mi Band, it comprises of the main governing chipset as 32-bit ARM Cortex M0 microcontroller, with complete Bluetooth LE v4.1 support. This device wakes up only when there is a data communication need and has a sleep power draw of 600 nA.

ANALOG ADXL362 Accelerometer that is one of the most power efficient accelerometer with power draw of 10nA on standby.

The best part is that both the components are perfectly capable of running on a Coin battery, but Xiaomi intelligently threw in a 41 mAh Li-ion battery to give us what we have now, a battery that is capable of running for 30 days and even more.

People who are using the device for a couple of months now say that the device runs for more than 40 days average and there is no considerable power drain from the host device due to Bluetooth LE in the Band.

Also see : Xiaomi Mi Band : First Impressions 

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Micromax Canvas Spark will carry 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with 1GB DDR3RAM, 8GB internal memory expandable with MicroSD card- the smartphone will feature Dual SIM support with 2000mAh Battery. Display is a letdown though- with 4.7 inch qHD IPS display the smartphone cannot compare to likes of Redmi 2 and Lenovo A6000. For this the company has thrown in Gorilla Glass 3 Coating to make you feel better about the device.

Camera is an 8MP shooter with LARGAN lens and a 2MP front shooter that is supposed to take care of your selfie needs and other than these specs we have other standard connectivity options that we all can guess. Sale will start on 29 April, but however you’ll need to be register for the sale. Registrations will open on 22 April 12:00PM.

So what do you guys think? Can Canvas Spark ignite Micromax’s hopes? Whatever your opinion is, tell us in the comment section below. Until next time, Keep Androtrending!

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