Each DLL contains various exported functions that can be accessed by other programs. DLLs are being extensively used because the DLL is loaded only once in the physical memory, but each program that uses a particular DLL has a copy of the DLL’s data. Let’s take a look at a simple example. The C++ code of the project that can be compiled in Visual Studio can be seen below: [cpp] #include “stdafx....
Ever since Apple debuted Face ID with the iPhone X last year, Android OEMs have been in a race to copy face unlock on their devices. The feature has already made it to plenty of mid-range Android devices that cost 1/3rd of the iPhone X. Vivo also jumped onboard with the Vivo V9, its latest flagship handset. Apart from featuring a notch display design and face unlock, Vivo has also included an option to lock and unlock apps using face unlock in its Funtouch OS....
In Summary When it comes to bass in headphones, Skullcandy has a place of its own. And even in the Skullcandy range, the Crusher series is supposed to be the OG of bass in headphones, with bass that can literally shake your head. The Crusher Wireless, launched a few years ago, are now available at a stunning price. And yes, they remain amazing! Actually, if you are on the lookout for a real bass boss, well, the OG just got super affordable....
There’s only one itty-bitty little problem. How do you find the shows and movies you want to watch on all those streaming services? It’s not easy. Ye old TV Guide that used to live by every television in the land doesn’t cut it anymore. Fortunately for us, there are some half-a-dozen applications and services that make it possible to easily search across over 100 streaming channels for our favorite TV shows and movies....
Did you know that your phone has built-in tools to silence spam calls? These types of calls can range from annoying to downright dangerous. You can set it up whether you have an Android or iPhone, so these calls are blocked and sent to voicemail. Tap or click here for instructions. You may be taking precautions when it comes to your phone, but what about your friends and loved ones?...
In the previous article, we discussed the importance of manual web services penetration testing, how to perform a manual test using SOA Client, how SOA client helps us in most cases, and what the restrictions are that require us to choose other options. In this article, we will find the solution to those problems that we discussed in the previous part. The scenario was: What if we are performing a black box test and the sample request is not disclosed to the public?...
The Numbers The latest data from IDC unravels some interesting facts. The report says that there were 334.9 million smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2016 as opposed to 334.3 million last year. The overall year-over-year growth is the smallest growth ever recorded. The top rungs are still maintained by Samsung at the first place followed by Apple (despite the fall in shipments) but the things get interesting as we move down the ranks....
The Vivo V15 Pro (read our first impressions here) comes with a glass back with the color gradients that makes it look stand-out without being flashy. The V15 Pro is the first ever smartphone (at least in India) to come with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, which is a significant upgrade from the Snapdragon 660. It’s paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which can be expanded up to 256GB with the help of a dedicated microSD slot....
Well, both Google and OnePlus have shown their phone-y hands now. And although the reviews of both devices are underway with us, it is becoming increasingly apparent that OnePlus has – yet again – thoroughly unsettled the phone arm of the Search giant. If that sounds excessively unfair, cast a glance at the prices of the devices launched by the two brands over the past couple of weeks: Pixel 3a: Rs 39,999 Pixel 3a XL: Rs 44,999 OnePlus 7: Rs 32,999 OnePlus 7Pro: Rs 48,999...
When smartphones started becoming a thing, no one could have predicted the rapid rise of the mobile gaming market. Large game publishers such as Electronic Arts are frankly stunned at how much money their mobile division is generating, and poor Nintendo, they’re slashing their forecasts. Which brings me to Google Glass. It’s a totally new platform, which means games need to be written for it. One would think that a company like Rovio would be the first to make a game for Glass, but nope, Google went ahead and made their own....
1. AMOLED vs LCD front The most noticeable difference between the two devices hits you the moment you see them. The Vivo V15 Pro does have a slightly bigger display (6.39 inches to 6.3) but the most obvious difference is the material – the V15 Pro has an AMOLED display while the Redmi Note 7 Pro has an LCD one, although Xiaomi claims it is the best quality LCD around....
Security firm Zimperium reports that AirDroid, a popular app on the Google Play Store used for accessing and managing your Android device from the web browser on your PC, makes use of insecure communication channels that leaves its estimated 50 million user base vulnerable to Man-in-the-Middle attacks. Zimperium says that the weak communication channel allows a malicious party to “perform a MITM network attack and grab the device authentication information as shown in the “Details” section from the very first HTTP request the application performs....
In the previous article, we discussed the importance of tools in penetration testing, how automation helps in reducing time and effort, and how to automate web services penetration testing using soapUI Pro. In this article, we will be focusing on what other options are available to automate web services penetration testing. Feasibility To perform web services penetration testing, soapUI Pro is one of the best options, but in certain conditions you might search for other options: For example, you are not into regular web services penetration testing....
In Summary WebP is an image file format from Google designed with the idea of improving page loading speeds and reducing bandwidth consumption. While WebP is supported by many operating systems and programs these days, you may still run into issues if you use it on many programs and online services. Hence, converting the WebP images into traditional formats, like JPG, before using them elsewhere is a wise idea. If you’re on a Mac, you can use Preview to open WebP images with no problem....
Just like all major offerings from Vivo, selfie and music are the main forefronts for the Y69. The main highlight of the mid-ranger is its 16MP f/2.0 moonlight selfie camera. Furthermore, the camera app on the Vivo Y69 comes with a ton of features which includes Bokeh, Group Selfie, and Live Photo. With that said, the Vivo Y69 can’t be called a whole new phone. It would wise to call it tune up version of its predecessor....
Open source media player VideoLAN, popularly known as VLC, has received a massive update to version 3.0. The update comes three years after VLC 2.5 was released and brings the media player up to speed with the latest standards and codecs. The most important feature addition in VLC 3.0 is perhaps Chromecast support. Almost every other major media player for Android has had support for Chromecast since eons now, but VLC was missing it for some reason....
Gmail Shelfie Taking selfies has become a social phenomenon and recently even Apple has added a new category to iTunes with special apps for taking selfies. So, perhaps this one was a little bit hard to catch. On its 10 years anniversary, Google announced Gmail Shelfie, a tool that allows you to easily take a photo of yourself and set it as your Gmail theme. Google Magic Hand Google Japan has introduced the Magic Hand, a new input method for smartphones which lets operate your own mobile device with a magic hand....
One of the more popular options is video doorbells. They come equipped with cameras that give you access to live feeds of your front door or other areas of the home where they’re placed. You can use them to monitor who comes and goes, what they’re doing or see when packages are dropped off. But while these smart devices are handy for securing your home, they can also come with some issues of their own....
If you thought reality television was just a passing phase, you were dead wrong. Netflix is going all-in on the genre and betting that it can be an even bigger success. So, Netflix is looking to cast new actors for several unscripted shows. If you think you would be the perfect fit for any of the shows, you must follow a submission process. You might just need to use this calculator to see how much time your family spends on Netflix when you get a callback....
According to data from ESET, an app that worked as a flashlight had malware and stole bank data for users. If you have this app installed remove it now! ESET detected an app that contained malware. This app has been downloaded more than 5000 times from Google Play and although it is no longer available, it is likely to still affect hundreds of Android users. This threat, posing as an innocent flashlight application, was remotely controlled and has several features that allow criminals to steal users’ bank credentials....
