Posts From Jeff McIntire

Jeff McIntire
Jeff McIntire

Jeff has been an avid Android user since late 2010 (starting with the Samsung Captivate and later the Fascinate). He has been covering Android-related news since early 2012, with a focus on the rooted/development community. He also has been publishing icon packs for Phunktastic Designs since late 2015.

Google Pixel 4 Leaks and Rumors: What We Know So Far

Google Pixel 4 Leaks and Rumors: What We Know So Far

July 7, 2019
As we enter the hottest months of the year and we start to look forward to the temperature drops and the leaves changing color, we also anticipate the latest premium handset in Google's Pixel series, the Google Pixel 4. Here's a summary of everything we know so far, including the potential launch date and expected...
How to unlock the Nokia 2.1 bootloader

How to unlock the Nokia 2.1 bootloader

June 17, 2019
Nokia 2.1 owners now have a way to unlock their bootloaders thanks to the efforts of XDA Senior Member hikari_calyx. This, of course, is a required first step towards opening up a world of possibilities in the way of rooting and flashing custom ROMs, kernels, and other mods. The procedure described in the forum post...
MIUI-ify brings a MIUI 10-style quick settings and notification panel to the bottom of your screen

MIUI-ify brings a MIUI 10-style quick settings and notification panel to the bottom of your screen

June 17, 2019
For users of stock Android, HTC Sense, LG UX, Oxygen OS, or One UI, pulling the notification panel up from the bottom of the screen may seem a bit backward, but with the 6-inch-plus screens of many modern flagships, some might actually find it preferable to stretching their fingers to pull the panel down from...
Chrome OS 76 finally moves the “Clear All” notifications button to the top

Chrome OS 76 finally moves the “Clear All” notifications button to the top

May 20, 2019
Chrome OS has come a long way since its humble beginnings. Gone are the days of it being widely labeled as a "glorified web browser." In addition to Progressive Web Apps, modern Chromebooks now support Android apps and Linux apps natively. With each app ecosystem, of course, comes notifications and those can pile up quickly...
How to re-purpose your old Android phone into a high-res dash cam

How to re-purpose your old Android phone into a high-res dash cam

April 30, 2019
While there are often trade-in offers and venues where you can sell your old phone when you're ready to upgrade, the notoriously rapid depreciation of smartphones might make it a better idea to simply keep your old handset. This is especially so when you can give it new life as a media player, digital picture...
Pixel Stand can now be used with custom ROMs on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

Pixel Stand can now be used with custom ROMs on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL

April 1, 2019
Giuseppe Maggio, more commonly known as Jertlok, has followed up on his reverse-engineering of Active Edge by bringing Google's Pixel Stand functionality to custom ROMs. Owners of the Pixel 3 (Blueline) and Pixel 3 XL (Crosshatch) who also have a Pixel Stand no longer need to hold off on using custom ROMs because they can't...
OPPO’s new Reno smartphone may launch with the Snapdragon 855 and 10x zoom

OPPO’s new Reno smartphone may launch with the Snapdragon 855 and 10x zoom

March 12, 2019
OPPO announced last month it will release a smartphone this year with 10X lossless zoom, and the company has now announced a new smartphone brand launching next month that'll carry this tech. OPPO took to Chinese social network Weibo to announce a phone brand called "Reno." In a separate post, OPPO VP Shen Yiren shared...
[Discussion] Do you use a Google Camera port?

[Discussion] Do you use a Google Camera port?

March 3, 2019
Google Camera used to be just another Google app used mainly by hard-core enthusiasts who wanted to "Google all the things." Then the first Pixel phone launched in 2016 and the app became the difference between a passable photo and a great photo. Google showed that software can vault an otherwise ordinary 12MP shooter to...
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon with integrated 5G will power 2020 Android devices

Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon with integrated 5G will power 2020 Android devices

February 26, 2019
Before most of the world even gets their hands on a Snapdragon 855 device, Qualcomm announced the chip's successor at MWC. One of the biggest selling points for Snapdragon processors in years past has been the integration of its modem into the processor platform. With the first generation of Snapdragon 855-powered 5G devices, Qualcomm's 5G...
Google Fi will support 5G thanks to Sprint’s network

Google Fi will support 5G thanks to Sprint’s network

February 25, 2019
If you use Google Fi you won't have to worry about missing the 5G revolution, provided you can afford the hardware and live in the right city. Google and Sprint announced Monday that Sprint will bring 5G to Google's signature Fi MVNO in the first half of 2019. Since Google Fi recently expanded its support to...
Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are on sale for $200 off

Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL are on sale for $200 off

February 23, 2019
One of the most common complaints about the first generation of Pixel phones was their selling price after years of low-cost Nexus phones. The second and third generations of the Pixel line followed the same trend with premium pricing at launch, but now the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3 XL can be bought at...
Western Digital announces UFS 3.0 storage drives for high-end smartphones

Western Digital announces UFS 3.0 storage drives for high-end smartphones

February 22, 2019
Aside from the Snapdragon 855, 5G, and foldable displays, the fourth-biggest 2019 buzzword in the Android world might well be UFS 3.0. The third generation of Universal Flash Storage specs were released early in 2018, but only in 2019 will we actually see phones with embedded storage that meet such standards. The first phone to...