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Google Play Services 3.05 Download Available With Better Speed And Performance

Google is currently adding the finishing touches to Android O, but this doesn’t mean that the Android parent has forgot about its latest Android 8.1 Nougat operating system. The reason we are saying this is because Google has recently rolled out a new update for Google Play Services which improves the way third-party apps work on Android 8.1 Nougat.

The Importance of Google Play Services

The interesting thing about Google Play Services is that most Android fans have no idea what it does. In fact, there are hundreds of reports where people unknowingly deleted Google Play Services from their smartphones in order to free up storage space and then they are left wondering why third-party apps don’t function anymore.

Google Play Services takes care of many tasks, but the most important one out of them is the fact that it allows third-party apps to automatically update. Therefore, Google Play Services is an app that works in the “shadows” without anyone knowing about it. In addition, Google Play Services also takes care of vital Android functions such as account synchronization and remembering passwords.

New APK 3.05 Update

Android fans should be happy to know that Google Play Services has just received a new update. The update changes Google Play Services’ version number to “3.05” and it improves its overall performance. Even though the new update might not include any groundbreaking features or visual changes, it does come with a bunch of software tweaks that help Google Play Services run at faster speeds than usual.

Android Package Kit

The new update has yet to be rolled out OTA (over the air) and it’s available in the form of APK. This means that Android fans who wish to download it need to do it manually and to enable the “Unknown Sources” feature before.

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Apple Watch Series 4 – Leaks, Features And Prices

It’s been three years since the Apple Watch arrived on the market and during this period it became the most popular smartwatch. However, this was to be expected since Apple has a reputation for creating high-end devices that instantly become bestsellers, especially since they sport the famous Apple brand. Nonetheless, the Apple Watch has kept the same design during these past three years and fans are expecting to see a change in the upcoming Apple Watch Series 4.

Apple Unveils WatchOS 5

One of the highlights during Apple’s recent WWDC developer conference was WatchOS 5. The new smartwatch operating system is packed with a plethora of new features such as a walkie-talkie mode, support for podcasts and fitness improvements.

Apple Watch Series 4 Release Date

On the downside of things, Apple didn’t mention anything about Apple Watch Series 4’s launch date, but this doesn’t mean we don’t have an idea of when that will happen. Apple usually launches its new iPhone lineup somewhere during the week after Labor Day and a new Apple Watch comes out at the same time. Therefore, we think it’s safe to assume that the highly anticipated Apple Watch Series 4 will launch in September.

Expensive Price Tag

Since this is Apple we are talking about, no one should be surprised to find out that Apple Watch Series 4 will feature an expensive price tag. Apple equips all its devices with high-end hardware specs and it charges a premium for it. The current Apple Watch Series 3 price starts at $329 and we believe that Apple Watch Series 4 will cost a little bit more than that.

Improved Battery Life

Apple is expected to equip the new smartwatch with a special display technology known as MicroLED displays. The reason why Apple is doing this is to increase how long the battery can last. In addition, WatchOS 5 will feature software optimizations which help with the battery last longer.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Face Scan Technologies and Latest Improvements

The Samsung Galaxy S10 will either step into a slanting screen like the iPhone X, or Samsung will be able to keep away from this fashion. At least from the information so far we know it will have a different design. A strange decision is that the manufacturer could give up the iris scanner, promoted as a better securing measure than facial authentication.

The intelligent scan from Samsung works by scanning both the face and the iris. On the Samsung Galaxy S10, this scanner will be removed. Instead, a similar Face ID technology on the iPhone X will be used with a 3D face scan. To develop and implement this technology, South Koreans work with Mantis, a company in Israel.

With this detail, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 screen-integrated fingerprint scanner has been reconfirmed. It is already available on several phones, and Samsung should have something to differentiate from other companies.

As for the design for the Samsung Galaxy S10, the company registered a patent in the United States of America. It does not have a physical button on the face, it has narrow edges and at the top the screen is crest. Instead, the top will be the widest. The others are very small.

As we can see in the sketch above, there are three buttons on the right hand side of the phone: two for the volume and one on the phone. Most likely, the Bixby button disappears with the Samsung Galaxy S10.

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TubeMate for iPhone and iPad – Download Online Videos on iOS

TubeMate is a highly popular Android app that gives users the ability to download online videos. However, what many people don’t know about TubeMate is that the developers who are in charge of it have also released an iOS version of the app. The new iOS version of TubeMate makes sure that iPhone and iPad owners never get bored anymore by letting them download videos from all types of online platforms, DailyMotion and Vimeo included.

TubeMate for iOS

The iOS version of TubeMate has been recently published on the app’s official website and it can be installed on every model of iPad and iPhone. Moreover, the app is not available on Apple’s official App Store because its features go against the ToS (terms of service) of some online streaming platforms. Therefore, downloading TubeMate from the developer’s official website is the only way.

How to Download Online Videos on iPhone and iPad

The best thing about TubeMate is that it is super simple for anyone to download videos. The only thing that users need to do is to open the app and then search for a video that they like such as a vlog, podcast or even documentary. All that’s left now is to tap the red “Download” icon which is located in the bottom right side of the screen and the video will be automatically downloaded and stored on the iPhone’s internal storage space.

High Quality Videos and Audio Files

Another great thing about TubeMate is that it supports HD videos. Therefore, TubeMate can be used to download videos in 1080 x 1920 full HD resolution. Moreover, the app also ships with a pre-installed MP3 converter which can be used to download free music. We should also mention that TubeMate users who want to save up storage space can always choose to download videos in lower resolution.

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Skype Lite 1.55.76.31206 APK Update Download Available for Improved Reliability

If you enjoy the services that Skype has to offer but hate the fact that the app uses too much storage space and RAM processing power, then you should be happy to know that there is a Lite version of it. Just like Skype Lite’s name implies, this is a lightweight version of Skype and it comes with all the classic video/audio calling features that everybody knows and loves.

Skype Lite

Not everyone affords purchasing a high-end smartphone such as Samsung’s latest Galaxy S9 which is able to run all types of apps. Well, here is where Skype Lite comes in and makes sure that even lower-end smartphones can give users the ability to place audio or video calls for free. Not just that, but Skype Lite also offers instant-text messaging features.

Latest 1.55.76.31206 APK Update

One of the best things about Skype Lite is that this app keeps improving. The developers who are in charge of Skype Lite are constantly delivering new APK updates which improve the app’s overall performances and with that said, a brand-new one which sports the “1.55.76.31206” version number has arrived.

Developer Patch Notes

“We have listened closely to your feedback and made updates to make our app even faster and better. We have addressed a number of performance and reliability issues in this build. Please keep the feedback coming! Thank you!” said the developers in the update’s patch notes.

From the looks of it, the developers have added a handful of bug fixes in this latest update which serve the sole purpose of improving Skype Lite’s reliability. No one likes using an app that randomly crashes and luckily, this is never going to be an issue with Skype Lite as long as it keeps getting bug fixes.

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