- Automatically set to DNS provider of choice (i.e. Google DNS, OpenDNS)
- Works on Mobile Data and WiFi
- Select individual WiFi network(s) if desired
- Turn notification on/off for DNS update/change
- Works on Android 4.3+
- Requires SuperSU (aka Superuser) - tested w/ Chainfire version
- Google Play - $Free
The Android Realm Feature Review Chromebook / Android 5 Smart Lock
As we get more into connected devices, Google has provided an option for users of Chromebooks and Android devices. As long as your devices fit a few requirements, logging into your Chromebook has just become a little easier.
- Requirements
- Chromebook
- Runs ChromeOS 40+
- Bluetooth enabled
- WiFi enabled
- Android
- Runs Android 5.0+
- Bluetooth enabled
- WiFi enabled
- Chromebook
If your devices fit all of these requirements, then the setup process is a breeze. The first step is to go into your Chromebook’s settings and click on ‘Show advanced settings.’ From there you will navigate to ‘Smart Lock (Beta)’ and click on ‘Setup Smart Lock.’ Before clicking ‘Find your phone,’ make sure your Android 5 device’s bluetooth is enabled and in discovery mode so your Chromebook can find it. Once found, you will verify the passcode matches on your Chromebook and Android device and pair them.
Now every time you want to login to your Chromebook, you will see a green lock with ‘Click to enter’ if your Android device is nearby. The main requirement for this entire process is that your Chromebook and paired Android device be on the same WiFi network for the authentication.
Once your Chromebook is logged in, your Android device will show a notification saying as much.
The Android Realm Android 5.0.2 / CyanogenMod 12 Preview
- Preliminary Information
- Device: HTC One M7
- ROM: CyanogenMod 12
- Build: 01/11/2015
- Mirror Beta
- Features
- Notification Drawer
- Single Swype - Notifications
- Double Swype - Toggles
- Battery - Percentage and time remaining
- Settings shortcut
- User profile
- Recents switcher
- 3D UI
- Chrome windows as “app”
- Quick search
- Volume Control
- Press Volume Up or Volume Down
- All - normal audio notifications
- Priority - Receive notifications based on settings in priority sounds
- None - silent mode
- Touching bell puts phone in vibrate mode
- Priority Interruptions
- Events/Reminders, calls and messages
- Set days and times
- Notification Drawer
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The Android Realm Top 3 Features for 2014
- Active Display for Moto X & Android 5 Lollipop (AcDisplay for all Android users)
- Double or triple tap to lock screen - Action Launcher v3
- Read notifications aloud - Tasker + Notification Listener
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Wear on Google Play, heads up display for Android, and more!
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The Android Realm App Review Heads Up!
At Google I/O 2014, Google showed off a new feature in the Android 'L' build that provides heads up notifications. Basically what this does is show a toaster pop up at the top of your screen for notifications. This particularly useful when in a full screen app or game, have your notification bar hidden or in a mode where you can't easily get to your notifications.
If you don't have a Nexus 5 or 7 or don't want to install the full developer build of Android L but want this same feature now, then Heads Up! is the app to try. After installing the app, hitting Start (to enable notification access) and rebooting your device, this app will display Google Play Games style toaster popups for your notifications. Swyping left or right will clear the notification but that is all (so no archiving in Gmail or marking a text message as read in Hangouts) so when you get to that app, the item still shows up as new.
The most subtle feature is the ability to only have the heads up notifications show up in full screen mode or when the notification bar is hidden so you don't have to see the same notification twice or if you only want the toaster notification in those instances.
Currently the app works only in Android 4.3 and above due to various system requirements. The app is free to check out on xda but if you want to easily get regular updates and/or support the developer, be sure to purchase the app from Google Play.