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Samsung recently released its S Health app to users who don't own Galaxy smartphones and tablets. Now they have updated the app to make it compatible with Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Currently there are very few phones like two Google Nexus phones and the HTC One A9 which are running on Android 6.0. But, it can be seen that Samsung is interested in supporting new version of Android from the very beginning. Also there is a good chance that they have plans to update the devices to Android 6.0 in the near future. But, let's not get too optimistic here.


This new update will include some elegant new features as well, for example - using sleep pattern for automated visual tracking of bedtime and wake-up time, the capability to search ANT+ and Bluetooth accessories along with smart route guidance for convenience while cycling on a selected path. As of now the Play Store is not showing the new update. But it would be updated soon after the improved and new S Heath app gets published. We can expect this very soon considering the fact that the new version of the app was published on the Galaxy Apps store two days back.



If you own a Samsung device, you get the updated app now from the Galaxy Apps Store. Otherwise, you can wait for Samsung to push the updated app to the Play Store.

 



BlackBerry Priv, the company's first slider phone based on Android went on sale last week in some of the selected markets. Now, a set of leaked images posted on popular BlackBerry fan site known as CrackBerry.com shows that the Canadian company may have already begun working on the second Android phone. They seem to be quite enthusiastic about the Android smart phones.


This purported second Android phone, codenamed as "Vienna", will come in various colors like red, blue, black and white as per  leaked images. It will feature BlackBerry's iconic physical keyboard design without any mechanism for sliding. This design will  strike a chord with some of the buyers. 

 

Although the credibility of the source can not be confirmed, the images are good enough to be considered and the code-naming scheme for Android phones is also in sync(the 'Priv' was earlier projected as the 'Venice'). BlackBerry is yet to make any official statement on the second Android phone. But, you can expect a lot more in near future considering the fact that they have never been able to hide secrets completely.


We'll watch out for any other leaks that might validate these images. In the meantime do post your views on this design in the comments section.




 



About a month after its initial debut, Google's latest mobile operating system, AKA, Marshmallow run on less than 1% of Android phones. According to newly released developer stats from Google, Android 6.0 Marshmallow has found its way onto just 0.3 percent of Android handsets so far.


The data is collected from signals sent to the Play Store, which helps identify what Android version is on handsets or tablets. Lollipop (5.0 and 5.1), on the other hand, accounts for nearly 26 percent, it is worth noting that Android 5.1 Lollipop jumped to more than 10 percent, perhaps implying that a lot of smartphones are still shipping that run this Android version, while Kit Kat (4.4) is the most popular version with about 38 percent of the total.


Interestingly, while Android 4.4 KitKat, which arrived in October 2013, remained on top of the list, which got 37.8 percent. It ticked downward, however, signifying people might already be shifting to Android 5.1 and 6.0.


The numbers likewise suggest that, presently, there are more devices that run Marshmallow OS over those that are powered by Android 2.2 Froyo (0.2 percent), which began rolling out in May 2010.


Android 6.0 Marshmallow first started rolling out to Nexus devices on Oct. 5. That includes the Nexus 5, 6, 7, 9, and Nexus Player. Other new phones with the OS include the HTC One A9.  Officially announced in August, Android 6.0 "is the sweetest, smartest Android version yet.  One of the best features called Now on Tap as well as battery life improvements, more privacy and security controls, and easier device setup.

 

Source: PCMag


Android Pay

Android Pay is officially rolling-out to Android devices across the US and Canada. Google is replacing its old Wallet App with Android Pay v1.0.1 and launching a new Wallet App on the play store. In order to have the Android Pay app work on your phone you need to download and install the Google Play Services 8.3 APK first.

 

Android Pay

 

First, make sure you download the right version of play Services 8.3 and pay attention to the -XYZ naming scheme explained on the page. Older versions of Play Services will not permit Android Pay to work. When you get Android Pay installed, it will have you add a card or import one from Wallet.

 

Android Pay packs many new options and features that is similar to Google Wallet but more widely open, Tap-to-Pay and fingerprint payments authincations are one of the key features of Android Pay.

 

Pay

 

You can download Android Pay official APK along with the required Google Play Services 8.3 APK from the links below.

 

Android Pay

 

Android Pay 1.0.1 [APK]

 

 

Play Services


Google Play Services 8.3 [APK]

 

 

Editor: Mo Cheng

YouMobile, Inc


 

These days, every parent looks for convenient yet efficient ways to stay in the loop with their teens' activities. Some stick to the old school ways of spying, but that is unethical and has its cons if you get caught; whereas, the majority of parents is now shifting to the digital means of monitoring teens. They take the help of monitoring apps that let them see their teen's phone usage. 


The Android-based smartphones are popular among teens so the tool to keep track of their activities is Android phone monitoring app. The app helps parents in a variety of ways, but the three major perks of using the app are given below:

 

It strengthens the bond:

The app stays in line with the monitoring norms and doesn't cross the boundary to spying. This means that to get the app work for you, you have to take your kid's consent; only then you can monitor their activities. This philosophy of the app helps parents reinforce the bond of trust, friendship, and respect that ultimately strengthen their relationship. One added advantage of the app is the sense of responsibility that teens realize because of being monitored all the time. 

 

Keeps you posted:

The phone monitoring apps help parents stay posted about their teens' device use and the contacts they make using the device. They can mirror contacts saved on their teen's phone and see them as they appear on their teens' phone along with all the additional details available there; they can keep track of the call logs and Watchlist the contact they find suspicious to get instant alerts every time the contact is established.

 

Helps Parents become the Mentor:

The advanced Android phone monitoring app like FamilyTime helps parents to not only monitor but become the mentor for their kids.




 

It empowers them the control to monitor and limit their teen's online activities. With the app parents can:

1. Monitor their teens' web-history and bookmarks.
2. View the complete list of apps installed on their phones/tabs.
3. Blacklist questionable apps.
4. Remotely lock their phone to reduce screen time.

This is not all. There is a lot more you can do from a single parent Dashboard! Want to give it a try? Download it from Google Play Store, or in just a tap from the button below:

download

FamilyTime - Parental Control [FREE]

 

Digital Parenting is the Easy Parenting!

You've probably heard that parenting teens is easier said than done. But the Android phone monitoring has eased parenting more than ever before. So now, all you need is to install the app on your phone and monitor your teens digitally. Happy smart parenting!

 

Mo Cheng

Editor-In-Chief
YouMobile

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