Android updates are always interesting to watch, as it takes time to reach all devices, and users need to keep an eye out for the announcement for their phone. This time it appears that an LG phone is the one who received the stable Android Pie update.
LG announced the list of devices that will receive the update, as well as a date for each one. The LG G7 ThinQ was listed there, and the stable Android Pie was supposed to come out in 2019. It appears that LG is keeping its word, and it has been reported that the update for the LG G7 ThinQ started rolling out in Korea.
In fact, the Korean users started receiving Pie updates since November, but back then there were beta updates. This time the final stable version is about to become available for everyone.
Android Pie features
Android Pie comes with multiple improvements and new features. The revamped Recent apps switcher is one of the changes, and the new Android version also comes with a new gesture navigation feature. These are two versions that LG has maintained in its Pie version.
If we take a look at the changelog for LG Korea we can see the complete list of changes. For example, the update comes with a battery saving feature and users can now see whether an app runs in the background.
The camera received the Magic Photo function. The update also brings dual app functionality. This means that it is possible to install two versions of the same app so you can use with different accounts. The list of supported apps includes Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber, Line, Skype, Telegram, Kakaotalk, QQ Mobile, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), ICQ, Zalo, Hike Messenger, Snapchat.
Flash Player got some new updates from Adobe for Windows 10 and other platforms on 8th of January this year. Unfortunately and surprising enough none of the security vulnerabilities are fixed by this updated even though Adobe Flash Player for Windows 10 has many enough.
Adobe’s Flash Player improved person for Windows 10 also called KB4480979 introduces general improvements and fixes. Adobe explained in a document that this update’s purpose is to get the performance improved and to squash any Flash Player bugs.
The company also explained that macOS, Windows, Chrome OS, and Linux all received updates that address performance and feature bugs and that no security fixes are included.
According to the support document from Microsoft the new Adobe Flash Player update can be implemented on all supported versions of Windows 10. If your device is running on any of these versions of Windows, then it should automatically install via Windows Update. In case that did not happen, you can do it manually.
Head over to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update and click on Check for updates button to download and install the new Adobe update. If it was not automatically installed go to Settings > System > Update & security and open the update history page.
At the end of 2020 Adobe plans to stop distributing the software and end the support for its Flash Player. People still use Flash, but it is also considered one of the biggest security risks for your computer.
WebGL, HTML5, WebAssembly and other open standards have matured in the last years according to Adobe. These technologies offer the same features that Flash does so, with that being said, Adobe Flash Player might soon enough be replaced by them as they provide better security.
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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL rolled out globally about two months ago, in November 2018. Even though the Pixel 3 devices are quite new, rumors about the future Google Pixel 4 are already out. According to the most recent leaks, based on a couple of patents the giant tech company filed recently, Google Pixel 4 might boast an all-screen design. That means the smartphone would come out with no bezels, the display covering the entire front side of the device.
The tech portal 91mobiles discovered the new patents and, according to the site, Google filed them already to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). As the patents reveal (see below), Google is working on an all-screen smartphone. It would be the future Google Pixel 4 since the smartphone presented in the patents looks similar to the Pixel 3 XL model.
Nonetheless, it would be the next logical step from Google since Samsung and Huawei, among others, are already planning to launch smartphones with no bezels and notches in 2019.
Google Pixel 4 Might Come Out With An All-Screen Design
The theory that Google Pixel 4 might roll out this year with no bezels, with an all-screen design, came from the first patent, the very same one you can see in the image above. It seems that the display of the smartphone would cover its entire front side, so there are no bezels, no notch, no earpiece, no selfie camera or other sensors visible. Maybe Google would opt for a pop-up selfie camera, but that’s only a hypothesis since we know nothing more about it, at the moment.
In the second patent that Google filed (see below), we can also see an all-screen smartphone, without bezels, but with two front-facing speakers, one at the top and the other at the bottom of the device.
In the end, you should take these leaks with a grain of salt since the majority of patents do not turn into real products. Also, Google Pixel 4 would come out in October-November this year, so Google has plenty of time to change the design of its upcoming flagships smartphone.
Clash of Clans, designed by Supercell, remains one of the most popular mobile games ever made. It combines action with real-time strategy, and the fans love it even now, about seven years after its initial launch on iOS and approximately six years after its rollout on Android. During this period, many Clash of Clans cheats, and mods have emerged on the Internet. The majority of them are still available in 2019, and here is everything you need to know about the consequences of using them.
Many Clash of Clans cheats and mods promise to help players get extra (sometimes even unlimited) gold and gems, as well as other in-game resources. Others cheats would give gamers an edge over their opponents, including increased damage, among others.
But many gamers, in their rush to evolve faster in an online multiplayer game such as Clash of Clans, forget that hacks, mods, and cheats are not legal. Thus, Supercell is not accepting players using Clash of Clans cheats, hacks, and mods, so they have strict policies against such practices.
Everything You Need To Know About The Consequences of Using Clash of Clans Cheats and Mods in 2019
All the Clash of Clans cheats and mods available on the Internet would need you to sign up before using them. In that case, you should never use your “official” Google or iCloud accounts. Otherwise, Google or Apple might ban your accounts. According to Supercell, Google Play Store and App Store are the only officially recognized places from where the users can buy gems and other resources.
Also, when you add your personal Google or iCloud account to Clash of Clans hacks, cybercriminals can hack into your account and change your password so that they can use your credit card linked to your account to make purchases. For their part, Clash of Clans mods are not available on Google’s and Apple’s official stores, so they are only available as APK files. Therefore, you can’t know whether they are reliable and safe to install. Nonetheless, Supercell adopted much stricter policies against cheaters than ever, so it might ban your Clash of Clans account if it discovers that you use Clash of Clans hacks, cheats or mods.
In conclusion, using Clash of Clans hacks, cheats, and mods in 2019 is not a smart way to level up in Clash of Clans and get more gems and other resources. Plus, it’s much more enjoyable to put effort into a game to increase your level and experience.
Real estate is a hot commodity, and it’s no surprise that many people with an entrepreneurial mindset want to invest in rental property. Becoming a landlord can do wonderful things for your bank account, whether it provides the main source of income or simply supplements your salary. But getting a rental unit on the market is no easy task. Before investing in property (no matter how nice it already may be), take a look at the common expenses landlords face across the country.
Buying the Property
Naturally, the very first step is buying the property you plan to rent out. This can be a costly process, whether you’re buying a single-family home, duplex, or apartment building. Unless you have enough spare cash lying around to cover the entire payment, you’re going to need to acquire a mortgage. Interest rates, loan application fees, and closing costs can all rack up your monthly mortgage payments. Not to mention, your real estate agent needs to be compensated for helping you find the property. Make sure you have it in your budget to get over this initial hurdle.
Getting Insurance
Insurance is a necessity for any landlord because it protects your property from accidents and emergencies, such as fires or floods. On average, rental homes cost more to insure than standard homes. Rates are dependent on your insurance provider, type of property, and state that you live in, but insurance can nonetheless be a big budget-eater that landlords don’t often think about, take a look at Constructaquote.com Landlord Insurance for more information.
Screening Tenants
According to VIP Realty, finding the right tenants is key to successful rental property business. When you select responsible, trust-worthy tenants, you know you’ll have reliable revenue to pay for all the other expenses you have. Performing a rental credit check will often only cost you a small amount, but depending on how many tenants you have, this small amount could add up fast. A rental credit check is a critical component of the process because it will provide a credit check, eviction history, and criminal background check of all prospective tenants.
Hiring Maintenance Contractors
When the air conditioning breaks or a pipe bursts, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to fix it on your own. Before you get tenants into your property, establish relationships with maintenance contractors that you trust. You should keep plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians, and general handymen on-call should an emergency repair need to be addressed. If you property has any sort of exterior landscaping, gardeners and exterior renovators might need to be brought in to brighten up the curb appeal for potential tenants. All of these repairs will cost money, and it’s important to leave wiggle room in your budget because you don’t know when you’ll need to pay for the services of a maintenance contractor.
Property Management Fees
Being a landlord can often be more of a full-time job than most people think. If the day-to-day duties of handling tenants gets to be too much, you can always hire a property management company to take over. These businesses handle all maintenance requests, rent collection, and interactions with tenants that don’t require direct contact with the landlord. But don’t expect these services to be cheap—passing the baton of daily responsibility means you’ll be forking out quite a bit more than you’re used to.
Tenant Turnover Costs
More money is spent on your end when a tenant decides to leave. Between cleaning costs, regulatory inspections, and monthly mortgage payments, you’ll notice your budget grow a bit thin. Plus, you’ll need to market the open units to attract new tenants. This could include hiring a professional photographer, finding a management company to manage and respond to your online listing, paying to place ads in newspapers, and remodeling the unit itself. It’s always smarter to try and find tenants that will stay on for more than a year. But, if times are tough, consider renting to a month-to-month renter; their monthly rent can add comfortable padding to your budget.
As a landlord, there are a million and one things on your to-do list every day. Don’t add “pay off debt” to that list! When you close on your new rental property with a proper budget in mind, nothing can stop you from turning your real estate dreams into reality.
