While Java is the default programming language for Android, it isn’t always the best method for making apps, specifically games. Many engines used to make Android games use the Android Native Development Kit (NDK), because the NDK allows developers to write code in C/C++ that compiles to native code. This means that NDK games/apps can squeeze more performance out of devices. Here is your guide on how to use the Android NDK. Android SDK tutorial for beginners
We’ve subjected the best Android devices of 2018 to a slew of testing and can confidently inform you of what the best sounding phone is, as well as list other standout products with excellent audio. While we’ve only highlighted one phone, a handful of options produce perceptually perfect audio when it comes to noise and dynamic range. Aside from the models that are virtually indistinguishable from each other, we’ll also address a few other phones that perform well but not perfectly.
The speakers built into most phones aren’t exactly the best sounding things in the world. Especially with the lack of dual-speaker devices, the single tweeter in a phone usually outputs audio that is both a bit tinny and usually not so customizable. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus may still only have one speaker, but Samsung has included some pretty intricate settings for those who want to get the best audio experience from their device.
It seems like 2019 was the year of the pop-up selfie camera, as OnePlus, Redmi, and Vivo were among the most prominent brands offering this feature. But this has become a rare sight in 2020 as punch-hole selfie cameras gain popularity, with the upcoming Redmi K30 Pro one of the few devices to offer the pop-up.
Now, Redmi general manager Lu Weibing has taken to Weibo to explain why pop-up selfie cameras are falling out of favor.
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Google used to tag its name to a slew of products from Chromebooks to tablets. Nowadays, the firm is primarily focusing on smartphones, smart home products, and wireless earbuds. But what if the company branched out to another segment?
In a recent poll, we asked readers what Google Pixel-branded product they’d like to see next following the Pixel 6 launch. The results are now in!
Huawei may not be the first name you think of when talking about smartphones, but that doesn’t mean it’s not an important company. In fact, Huawei is massive, especially behind the scenes in the telecommunications market. Here are a few facts you may not have known about Huawei.
Ren Zhengfei was 42 when he founded HuaweiIn the middle of a mid-life crisis? Who knows, you could found what will go on to be one of the largest companies in the world.
It’s a bit of a pain for smartphone owners to quickly take a screenshot of their current display to share with others. The default method of pressing the volume down button and the power button at the same time can be hit and miss. Now, a new feature has been added to Google Assistant that allows the virtual companion to be a very simply way to make a quick screenshot of your phone.
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A ZTE executive has bemoaned the lack of telephoto or periscope cameras on some flagship phones. The executive claimed that these cameras can be more expensive than main cameras. Telephoto and periscope zoom cameras are among the most useful secondary cameras around, allowing you to get more detailed zoomed shots without physically moving closer to a subject. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a trend in recent years for some flagship phones to skip a zoom-focused camera, such as the Google Pixel 6, iPhone 13, and OnePlus 9.
Xiaomi has a ton of new budget Redmi Note phones in its portfolio, ranging from the China-only Redmi Note 11 series to the global Note 11 family, and the Redmi Note 11T. Now, the company has launched even more devices, dubbed the Redmi Note 11T Pro and Pro Plus.
The two phones share a ton in common, starting with a high-powered Dimensity 8100 chipset. Mediatek previously said this SoC specifically takes aim at the Snapdragon 870 and 888 and should deliver performance that’s more in line with the latter.
CyanogenMod 14.1 nightlies have arrived to another handful of Android devices. The latest CyanogenMod version, based on Android 7.1 Nougat, was introduced in early November and since has been rolled out to a number of popular devices.
The list of newly supported handsets includes:
Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T) (d2att) Samsung Galaxy S3 (T-Mobile) (d2tmo) Samsung Galaxy S5 (Korea) (kltekor) Motorola Moto X Play (lux) Motorola Moto E LTE (2015) (surnia) Google Android One 2nd Gen (seed) HTC One A9 (GSM International) (hiaeuhl) LG Optimus L70 (w5) Yesterday, we reported on the news that CyanogenMod may change its name to LegacyOS (or possible Legacy Android Distribution) following Cyanogen co-founder Steve Kondik’s exit from the company, and followed up with a discussion on where Cyanogen went wrong.