Google Keep is now Google Keep Notes, because Google

The new Google Keep Notes icon after Google changed the name of the app.

  • The latest version of Google Keep on APKMirror features a name change to Google Keep Notes.
  • The app is otherwise mostly the same, so the reasoning behind the name change is unclear.
  • The app and browser-based version are still called Google Keep as of publishing this article.

If you head over to APKMirror, you’ll see that the latest version of Google Keep — Google’s note-taking app — has a new name: Google Keep Notes. It is not quite clear why the name of the app is different.

Sure enough, if you install Google Keep Notes onto an Android phone via APKMirror, the default name for the app reflects this change (see above).

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As of publishing this article, however, the listing for Google Keep on the Google Play Store is still the “old” name, and the browser-based version of the app also retains the simple “Keep” moniker.

The very brief changelog for Google Keep Notes for Android makes no mention of changing the app’s name, and the changes made do not seem significant enough to warrant a rebranding. See for yourself below:

  • Support grid & ruled lines for drawings
  • Bug fixes and performance improvements

It is possible that this is all a mistake and Google will issue a new version of the app which will revert back to the simple Keep title. However, this could be a permanent change that Google is quietly pushing through because…of something?

Regardless, for the time being, the newest version of the Keep app for Android has a different name than the other versions of Keep, so that’s pretty interesting.

Source: Android Zone

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Google’s Clock app can now wake you up with Spotify

Most of us use our phones for alarm clocks in the morning, but normal alarm sounds can be so… alarming. If you happen to use the Google Clock app, you’ll be happy to hear that you can now wake up to your favorite tunes on Spotify.

That’s right — Google is adding Spotify integration to its Clock app this week. After your phone receives the update, you’ll see a new Spotify tab in the Clock app, right next to the Sounds tab. Swipe over to that tab, and you can select whichever songs or playlists you’d like to wake up to.

After switching off your alarm, you’ll have the option to switch the music off for good, or keep listening throughout your day. That sounds pretty handy.

The best part? You don’t even need a premium subscription for this to work. Both Spotify premium and free users can wake up to their favorite songs with this new integration.

Spotify support will roll out globally this week in the Play Store, and will work on all devices running Android Lollipop and above.

This is exciting news for anyone who doesn’t like waking up to “normal” alarm sounds, but it’s interesting that Google is adding Spotify support instead of its own Play Music or YouTube Music apps. We’re hoping the company adds more music services in the future, but for now, this is a great start.

Source: Android Zone

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Wi-Fi hacking: Learn the tricks of the bad guys

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Get another comprehensive look at security threats that may endanger wireless networks, and learn how to address them. Whether seeking to fortify home or corporate networks, you’ll learn key techniques to help you address the security challenges of various wireless technologies, including but not limited to hacking SSIDs, deploying fake Wi-Fi devices, and much more.

All Wi-Fi networks are vulnerable to hacking – Security Expert Mathy Vanhoef.

You can learn the techniques of the hackers for only $18 in the Ultimate Wi-Fi Hacking & Security Series. Once you know how it’s done, you know how to close off the weak points.

The course instructor is Zeal Vora – an experienced Cloud Security Engineer and Certified Ethical Hacker. In his online tutorials he’ll teach you about the different types of attacks that can be used against a Wi-Fi network, and what you can do to prevent them.

The Wi-Fi hacking course at a glance:

  • Understand the security challenges of various wireless technologies.
  • Comprehend wireless security threats from an attacker’s perspective.
  • Identify and neutralize threats that expose wireless technology.
  • Learn how to attack WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPS and other systems.
  • Hack hidden SSIDs and MAC filters.
  • Create and deploy fake Wi-Fi devices, deploy a Wi-Fi jammer, etc.
  • Learn about coming developments in Wi-Fi security.

This useful toolkit was already a bit of a bargain at $50, but for the next few days it’s been price-dropped in a promotional push to just $18.

You get lifetime access to this wifi hacking course, it is worth snapping up now and diving in when you get a spare evening. Follow the link below to check out the deal.

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Source: Android Zone

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Essential finally speeds up its incredibly slow camera app

One of the biggest dings Essential received when reviewers got their hands on the Essential Phone was how slow the camera app is. But today, Essential announced a new version of its camera software that gives it a much-needed speed boost.

Essential announced the update via its official Twitter account:

According to the tweet, the new update speeds up all camera modes within the app, including Burst mode. To get the update, you should be able to visit the Essential Camera app listing on the Google Play Store by clicking here or the button at the bottom of this article.

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Our testing of the new update proved that the camera app is indeed significantly faster than it was prior. Your mileage may vary, of course, but for us, we saw a big speed boost!

While the camera update definitely speeds up the app, some Essential Phone owners are still not happy. According to this tweet, the speed of the app still falls way behind Google’s camera app:

And many users are thanking Essential for the update, but wish the company would add a professional mode to the app, which it currently lacks:

If you have an Essential Phone, update the camera app and let us know how well it works for you by posting in the comments below!

Source: Android Zone

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