Many people who are out looking for new smartphones are faced with an uphill task of selecting between the latest releases by Samsung and Apple. In fact, Google has even added to the matrix with the latest pixel 2 XL. However, iPhone X remains the most preferred because of its unique features such as Sire, animoji, and wireless charging system. But the most remarkable is the facial ID. Unlike the previous iPhone models, iPhone 8 and X users will only need to look at their phones to unlock. This system is more secure, reliable, and indeed fun. Even with these advancements, some questions have started emerging about the Face ID. If you are planning to purchase iPhone 8 or X, here are some things to know about its facial ID. Does Apple collect user’s visual IDs? This is one concern that many people using different smartphone apps keep asking. Some have been arguing that with the new Face ID System, Apple gathers and stores the iPhone users’ ids in its database. Well, this is not true. Once you buy an iPhone x or iPhone 8, the Face ID System works just like the finger scanner. The facial info is scanned and stored in a mathematical representation on the Secure Enclave (a section of the processor). The facial details are also encrypted so that no third party can access them. When someone looks at the phone, the Face ID system scans the face and compares to what is stored in the Secure Enclave. Other apps you use on the phone cannot directly access the login info. The only time Apple...
After buying a smartphone, have you ever thought of how much you control it? The truth is that you own the device fully and should be able to do what pleases. But, that is what phone companies want to keep from you at all times. For many people, the argument is that they do not need rooting the phone because everything appears to work right. However, you will be surprised to realize the hidden potential that comes with rooting a phone. What is phone rooting? Rooting (commonly called jailbreaking) gives the owner complete access to the setting of the phone. These settings are in many cases not reachable from the common settings. Note that rooting should be done carefully to avoid rendering the phone unusable. Here are the main benefits of rooting your phone. Allows the user to replace the Android OS that was bought with the phone One good thing about Android is that it is open source software which means you can select the type of operating system for the phone. For example, if you do not like the experience of the phone, you can look for a different Android OS (ROMs) from the market. For example, you might want to consider upgrading to c being used by the latest Samsung Galaxy though you are on a different phone altogether. This will guarantee you a better experience while making the phone to look new and different. Remove irrelevant factory installed applications and install others that were otherwise incompatible if done directly on the phone Many are the times when the applications that come with the phone are...
If you are one of those people still wondering about when the proper time to start building credit is, the short answer is this: the earlier, the better. Ideally, you should at least start thinking about having respectable credit as soon as you start earning money for yourself. If you aren’t too worried about having bad credit in the future, maybe because you would rather cross the bridge when you get there, here are a few reasons to help you reconsider, and avoid the pitfalls of losing your financial freedom. Is there a right time to start building credit? While there is no definitive time to start building credit, you may want to think about getting a head start. If you’ve been careful with your finances – which includes not having outstanding loans or unpaid credit card bills – then you can probably get away with starting late on credit building. But it does take a great amount of discipline and maturity to ensure that you are ready to get your finances off to a good start. Of course, you can’t legally start building credit until you reach the age of 21. But there’s nothing stopping you from planning for it at an early age. Even while you’re still in college, you can start learning about how to properly manage your credit, so than when you reach the legal age you already know what to do. Your age should not be the determining factor on whether you’re ready to start managing your credit or not. Even if you are of proper age, if you have the discipline and the...
When you are fresh from college or have been laid off from work, your credit will most likely be poor. While paying all your bills and meeting monthly payments can be hard, being turned down for a mobile contract is a much bitter pill to swallow. This is because our phones have become a vital part of our lives. Your phone is literally your camera, small computer and web connector. After all, your mobile is all you need to search and meet potential employers on social media. However, most cell phone providers will view you as a risk if your financial situation is not stable. Remember, the greatest thing that carriers avoid is loss and the greater the risk you pose, the higher the chances of rejection. That is why you need to have some few tricks up your sleeve that will increase your chances of approval for a mobile contract. Thus here is a list of top options that will guarantee you a mobile contract despite your poor credit history Prioritise on no credit check mobile phones Just as the name suggests, you will not be subjected through a credit check in order to determine your eligibility. Once you make your request, the provider you have chosen will look at other requirements and not your credit history. Among these other things are your age and your ability to pay back the cost of your handset. Whilst you might not land yourself a flagship mobile phone, you can acquire a functional phone with all other benefits of a mobile contract. Remember to benchmark as many providers as possible since...
While others may still revel with the latest iPhone releases, there are also those who are die hard Android fans for life. If you’re an Android fan and you’re in the market for a new Android phone, here are the best smartphone choices for 2015: Samsung Galaxy S5 Packed with new and improved exciting features, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has been dubbed as one of the best overall Android Smartphone of the year. Just like the latest iPhone, the phone comes with the S Health app plus a heart rate monitor and built-in fingerprint. Camera is also better and faster with real-time HDR captures. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Another Samsung offering that tops the outstanding Android phone list is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 which boasts a thrilling design. It comes with a large screen to cater to those who prefer phablets. It is also faster and all in all more improved than the previous Galaxy Note offers. The phone is especially recommended for people who love to scribble as it comes with a winning stylus. Sony Xperia Z3 Not to be left behind is Sony by offering their Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone. Dubbed as Sony’s most promising offering yet, the Xperia Z3 boasts a superb and classy display screen that is designed to impress. Packed with all the right features, the phone sure gives other Android phones from other brands like HTC and Samsung a run for their money. Google Nexus 6 While not as talked about as the Samsung Galaxy S5 or the other aforementioned options, the Google Nexus 6 also made it to the list for...
The first month of the year is almost over and hopefully you’re on track on your financial goals for 2015. But just in case you’ve already stumbled and you need some help, you can check out these new and smart saving applications below to help you stay on top of your spending for this year. BillGuard To keep up with all your transactions from your different accounts, you can use theBillGuard app. With bank-level security, the application spots possible erroneous transactions such as duplicate charges. If it happens, you can easily proceed to dispute the error using the app itself. According to reports, BillGuard successfully flagged millions worth of suspicious charges. That’s how effective it is and with BillGuard on your phone, you can basically expect to save money in the long run. Key Ring If you’re fond of taking advantage of discounts and you have rewards card numbers but always forget them when truly needed, you can install the Key Ring application on your phone to take care of this problem for you. Rather than use a physical key ring, the application lets you organize your reward cards in one handy place, your mobile phone. Now you’ll always have easy access to your rewards, coupons and discounts thanks to Key Ring. RetailMeNot Another great app that can organize your coupons for you is RetailMeNot. There’s no need for you to hunt and collect coupons yourself because the app does the job for you. In addition to collecting the coupon codes, you can also save your favorite stores. All your coupons are now in your phone. That means no...
