Category: Mobile technology

  • Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

    Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

    When using an Android smartphone for the first time, users receive a prompt from apps like Google to enable location services. Users may decide to accept it because it’s convenient because that means there’s no need to enable it every time you use an app. But that also means letting Google track all your activities.…

  • Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

    Here’s how to turn off location services in Android

    When using an Android smartphone for the first time, users receive a prompt from apps like Google to enable location services. Users may decide to accept it because it’s convenient because that means there’s no need to enable it every time you use an app. But that also means letting Google track all your activities.…

  • What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

    What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

    Smartphones help us complete various work and personal tasks, and, depending on our usage, we may need to recharge them several times a day. But when your charger is unavailable and you need power for your phone, charging at public kiosks can seem like a good substitute. Here’s one good reason why you shouldn’t plug…

  • What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

    What is juice jacking, and why is it dangerous?

    Smartphones help us complete various work and personal tasks, and, depending on our usage, we may need to recharge them several times a day. But when your charger is unavailable and you need power for your phone, charging at public kiosks can seem like a good substitute. Here’s one good reason why you shouldn’t plug…

  • Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

    Changing your Android smartphone’s location settings

    Location services or location tracking is a handy feature in your Android smartphone. Enabling it has some benefits; for instance, it makes it convenient for you to find the nearest gas station using Google Maps or check in at places on Facebook. While convenient, there are some risks in allowing the apps on your phone…