iPhone 8 Rumored Features, Specs, Release Date and Price

Apple's 10th anniversary for the iPhones will take place in 2017, and the company has something 'spectacular' planned for the occasion. Apple's 2017 iPhone will be named "iPhone 8" and it will be the next sensation in the market. "iPhone 8" is a tentative name, and yet the most logical choice for the device. According to "Tim Cook", "iPhone 8 will definitely create a real revolution unlike it's predecessors". So, our expectations and estimations for the upcoming iPhone 8 is really really at its full brim. As usual, we've got several months ahead of us, until the launch of the iPhone 8, but due to Apple's mapped out ambition for the next iPhone, rumors are already circulating in abundance, and tech enthusiasts have started hinting on the impressive features the iPhone 8 will bring.

Features

Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were both very impressive pieces, considering the "red" edition which was released few weeks ago. It was a real show stealer and it received immense love from the Apple users who were in utter shock. Following the rumors, Apple are testing more than 10 prototype iPhone models. So it is very early or perhaps not entirely clear on the features we're going to see. Thus Rumors suggest that the brand will come up with a radical redesign, with an edge-to-edge display. This means that there will be No Bezel, not even on top or bottom. So the display will be housed with features like Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a front-facing selfie camera. Apple may even get rid of the Home button, perhaps this was the Tim Cook's revolution for the brand.

"Jony Ive" has always been passionate to introduce an iPhone that will consist of a single sheet of glass, which will certainly be essential if Apple wants to introduce a wireless charging system. But according to the rumor, we may only see a hint of glass in the body and the base will most probably be metallic. The edge-to-edge design idea for the iPhone 8 looks valid, so we'll likely see an iPhone 8 with a 5.8-inch display and a 5.15-inch usable area or a slightly larger display screen that'll house the virtual button. Apple will use a flexible OLED technology, for the iPhone 8 display instead of LCD, this will ensure a device that consumes less power with higher contrast ratio and vibrant colors. The iPhone 8, may even feature a curved edges just like what we saw on the Samsung Galaxy S8.

Image Source - Twitter

According to the rumors, iPhone 8 may feature a 10-nanometer A11 chip, that'll be faster both in speed and efficiency. As per another rumor, the iPhone 8 will also feature a "long range" wireless charging system, plus a biometric additions such as iris, facial or gesture recognition. The dual-lens camera, which comprises both lenses will also feature an optical image stabilization. The iPhone 8 display, will really enrich gaming performance. Also the flagship will feature an "IP68 water resistant. Apple may re-adopt the glass body used in the iPhone 4, and thus the iPhone 8 will feature a glass body that'll be built around an aluminum or stainless steel frame. iPhone 8 could adopt a type USB-C port, a 3D sensing capabilities for the front-facing camera which will allow it to find location and depth of objects in front of it. Here's the recap for iPhone 8 rumored features.

• Edge to edge display

• 5.8 inch Super OLED Display

• Faster A11 Processor

• Glass Body

• No Physical Home Button

• Wireless Charging

• 4K Display

• 14 MP Primary Camera

• 4 MP Secondary Camera

• 64/124/256 Internal Storage Memory

• 4 GB RAM

• Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh Battery

Image Source - Behance

Now with this features, we are sincerely hoping for a unique and feature-packed iPhone 8. Further more, another rumour unveiled online, saying that Apple are on the verge or they're planning to produce a total of three iPhone models in 2017. It is actually confusing, but since iPhone 8 is sure, perhaps the other two device will be called iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. Multiple rumors also suggest that there will be three (3) versions of iPhones, first is the "Premium" OLED model & second will be a two standard LCD devices, with sizes that may include 4.7 inches, 5.5 and 5.8 inches OLED display. The "high-end" OLED iPhone 8 will likely feature a glass body with Bezel-less screen while others will continue with aluminum body. Let's take a look at the unofficial preliminary specifications of the iPhone 8.

iPhone 8 Specifications
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 / 2100
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO & TD-SCDMA
4G bands	LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 27(800), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes
EDGE	Yes
OS And Hardware
OS	iOS 11
Processor	Quad-core
Chipset	Apple A11
Body
Dimensions	N/A
SIM	Nano SIM
Weight	N/A
Features	IP68 certified - dust and water resistant, Water resistant up to 1 meter and 30 minutes, Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
Colors	Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Display
Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Screen Size	5.8 inches
Resolution	750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density)
Sensor	Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Multitouch	Yes
Protection	Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating, Wide color gamut display, 3D Touch display & Virtual button, Display Zoom
Memory
Card slot	No
Internal	32/128/256 GB
RAM	4 GB
Camera
Primary	12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, quad-LED (dual tone) flash
Features	1/3" sensor size, geo-tagging, simultaneous 4K video and 8MP image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@240fps
Secondary	7 MP, f/2.2, 32mm, 1080p@30fps, 720p@240fps, face detection, HDR, panorama
Multimedia
Music play	Yes
Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wlan	Yes
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
Radio	No
USB	v3.0, reversible connector; magnetic connector
Games	Yes
NFC	Yes (Apple Pay only)
Alert types	Vibration, proprietary ringtones
Messaging	iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email
Browser	HTML5 (Safari)
Java	No
Features	Wireless charging, Siri natural language commands and dictation, iCloud cloud service, MP3/WAV/AAX+/AIFF,Apple Lossless player, MP4/H.264 player, Audio/video/photo editor, Document editor
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter incl.
Battery and Power
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh battery
Releasing Date
Announced	Not announced yet
Status	Rumored
Expected Price
US Dollor	$1,000

Release Date and Price

The above specifications for the iPhone 8 seems not to be completed, or perhaps it is not well clarified. But we are to expect more news/rumors detailing the iPhone 8 with a premium and plethora features. The iPhone 8 release date has not been confirmed by Apple yet, however you'd remember that the past few years, Apple has released its iPhone in Septembers. So following the rumors, we're to expect the new lineup 'iPhones" (iPhone 7s, 7s plus and iPhone 8) to be unveiled in the month of September 2017 and the price could be $1,000 upwards.

Wrapping Up

The iPhone 8 will certainly brings tons of features, also Apple's artificial personal assistant named Siri will be integrated in the iPhone 8 with enhanced or improved functionalities. Overall the iPhone 8 will bring spectacular features and it's sells will certainly be tremendous just like the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7.

Turn Your Smartphone into a Set of Wireless Keyboard and Mouse

Our smartphone functionality has began to improve quite rapidly. Courtesy to the various handy apps and tools that allows us to take things to the next level. Before now, there was not much to do with our smartphones. Except for playing games, music and answering calls. However, the case is now different, as we can now do a lot of things using our smartphone. Most of the tasks that were once only done on a computer can now be achieved with our smartphones. Fascinating huh! This does not mean you shouldn't have a computer and a phone at the same time, as having both can still come of neccesity, enabling you to carry out critical tasks all together without any hassles.

If you've ever wanted to turn your iPad, iPhone and Android into a wireless user-friendly remote mouse and keyboard for your computer, then it is possible with a remote mouse app. Imagine when you're lying on a bed at night watching multiple movies non-stop. There's no need to get up and start typing on your keyboard, or to pause/play the movie. You can simply take control of this task by lying on your bed.  Remote mouse unveils a simulated touchpad, keyboard and featured remote panels, to make your remote experience simple and efficient. The app can be of essence, if your mouse or keyboard is broken. Here's how to use it!!.

Install Remote Mouse Server on Your Computer

To begin with, you will need to install the latest version of Remote Mouse Server on your computer. Simply navigation to the Remote Mouse website or click here to head over to their download page. Now install the software on your Windows or Mac. As of now, you can download and install Remote Mouse Server on your Windows 8, 7, Vista, XP, and Mac OSX 10.5+.

Install Remote Mouse on Your Mobile

Next you'll need to install the latest version of Remote Mouse app on your smartphones. So to get this one going, head over to your respective phone's store, then search for the app & simply install it. Alternatively, you can install Remote Mouse for either Android, iOS, or Windows Phone by clicking here.

Connect Your Mobile Device to Your Computer

Next you'll need to connect your mobile device and computer together. So make sure that your mobile device and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network, & then open Remote Mouse on your mobile device. From here, click "Start" button. The app will begin to search for a nearby server(s) and connect to your computer automatically. If more than one server is found, a list of servers will be prompted for selection.

Optionally, you can connect your mobile device to your computer by entering your computer's IP address or QR code. (Note: the connected IP address will be saved in history list automatically for a next use). Also remember, to setup a password for connection on your Mac / PC and protect your computers from being connected by others. So enter the same password on your mobile device to connect. Once you are connected, you can now begin to use your mobile as a mouse and keyboard for your computer.

Use Your Phone as a Keyboard

With remote mouse, you can easily use your phone as a keyboard for your PC or Mac. Once you're connected, just tap on the keyboard icon from your mobile and start typing. You can be able to see your text both on mobile screen & computer. But if you find this unpleasant, and thus do not want the text to be displayed on the mobile screen, then you can toggle the Show Input Text option via Settings.

You can remotely type with your voice by using remote mouse, and moreover, the app unveils a numeric keyboard. Apart from this, remote mouse features a key combination input & the keyboard is also functional when you switch to landscape mode.(Requires Pro to Unlock). Remote mouse brings a "return" key, & it works the same as hitting "Enter/Return" on your computer.

Use Your Phone as a Mouse

With remote mouse, you'll be able to use your phone as a Mouse for your PC. So to get this one going, just move your finger across your mobile screen to move the cursor. Tap with one finger to left-click, with two fingers to right-click, and also pinch to zoom in. If you find this tiring, you can get all the buttons which you see on the real mouse on your mobile screen. To achieve this, you'll need to enable the "Mouse" option in Panels section which can be accessed through the app menu. Remote mouse features a fully simulated mouse, magic trackpad and multi-touch gestures.

Open Your PC Apps with Your Phone

Remote mouse can come of great essence when you want to access all the apps on your PC with your phone. Simply click on the respective window icon from remote mouse which is installed on your mobile, then remote mouse will unveil or list out the apps on your computer's dock. Now tap on the app you want to access, and it will open instantly on your PC. You can open apps like notepad, power point and microsoft word etc. However i haven't figured out a way to close the apps once they're open. So you will need to stick to doing this manually from your PC or Mac for now.

Use Your Phone to Power OFF & Restart Your Computer

You can also use remote mouse to power off and restart your computer, as well as put it to sleep and log out of your profile. Notice the play icon integrated into the remote mouse app, this will allow you to control music in iTunes, Keynote, Hulu, and Windows Media Player. You can also adjust your PC's volume or change slides by using your device's volume buttons. If you want to use "Spotify Remote" & the "Media Control" you'll need to unlock it, but at a little cost.

Remote mouse also brings an air "mouse mode" feature, who'll will allow you to shake your mobile to move the cursor. If you want to tinker with more options in the remote mouse app, then head over to the Panel and Settings section. From this area, you enable left hand mouse, & also change trackpad background etc..

Final Words

Guess we are already through here. With remote mouse, you can become lazy and that's deserving. The app can help you to control your PC or Mac directly with your mobile. Remote mouse features a unique and customizable interface, app launcher and switcher. Overall, you will be able to use the app to play music, open apps and perform other tasks. All you need to do is simply to sit back and use your Android, iPhone, iPad and also Windows Phone to remotely control your PC. In summary, Remote Mouse is a handy tool which can turn your mobile phone or tablet into a wireless user-friendly remote control for your computer.

5 Best Card Games For Android

As fantastic as it sounds, card games can actually be fun. Playing them can be one of the best ways to stay busy. We've had our own fair shares, playing some of the most addictive, engaging and interesting card games, I vividly remembered those leisurely days, during the holidays when me and my pals spend most of our times playing "Naija Whot", not the digital or computer Whot, it's actually the normal one. Those where good old days, having to stay indoors or going to the park, the fun and zeal was there then. Even up till now, we still play card games, as they're never-ending. However this practice or perhaps fun, isn't what we do frequently now.

Buying packets of collectible cards was a practice we all love to do most, and it has been around for over a century. But with the introduction of digital card games on the Android ecosystem, this practice has halted a bit. As intriguing as it seems, we can now comfortably play card games on our Android phones anywhere, anytime. Now playing card games on our Android device, requires a deep level of strategy, but the gathering sets the standard for a collectible card game fun. If perhaps you are a card game lover, & you want to play something more complex in 2017?, then below are the best collectible, battle and trading card games for Android.

1. Orders & Chaos Duels

Orders & Chaos Duels is one of the most popular collectible trading card game for Android. The game narrates a story of an ancient demonic spirit named Zepar, and his Corruptions, who have also returned to use the world as their twisted, wicked playground. Battle with the evil forces in a ton of adventures, or fight against real players for the leaderboards supremacy. There are nearly 300 gorgeous cards that you can collect, with spectacular special effects for the cards. You can create your great hero and the card dueler, while you play across the magical fantasy universe that features online mulitplayer battles. This game requires deep content & great strategy, in other to join the quest & also to fight against evil and free the world of Haradon.

2. Solitaire

Solitaire is a simple, fun, addicting, and the most popular solitaire card game for Android device, which will bring back the memories of "Classic Windows Solitaire. This game unveils a massive revamped & quintessential solitaire experience, with tons of fun modes & a beautiful graphics. Unlike some Solitaire games, which lacks polish & others that adds too many bells and whistles, Solitaire Classic strikes the perfect balance both in terms of vintage Solitaire gameplay and practical modern design, giving you the perfect amount of options for your solitaire needs. If you're eager to experience an addictive, fun and brain teaser game, then Classic Solitaire will be your best choice. Remember that patience and smarts are the key in these card puzzles game. So you have got to be ready for the priceless gem.

3. Hearthstone

Hearthstone is actually my most favorite card game, and i love playing it once in a while. The game brings a fascinating and appealing mission, which is fun to begin with and also Hearthstone takes you into the world of intuitive gameplay. Speak of which Hearthstone is deceptively simple and you can pick up your cards and throw down the gauntlet. In Hearthstone, You play the hero in a fast-paced, whimsical card game full of cunning strategy. You'll also be able to unleash powerful cards to sling spells, summon minions, and seize control of an ever-shifting battlefield. If you're an experienced pro or a beginner, the depth and charm of Hearthstone will draw you in. You can also build your own deck, hone your skills and fight for glory as you step into the Arena and duel other players for the chance to win awesomely prizes!.

4. Naija Whot

Naija Whot is quite popular over here in Nigeria. I actually downloaded it on my sister's phone and she has always been engrossedwhile playing it. Tonielrosoft did a good job on this one and this proves that we've some 'brainy' developers over here in Nigeria. NaijaWhot is an exciting, classic and a healthy Uno card game for Android device and just like Hearthstone it's simple to play. Once you start to play the game, you will only become a winner by finishing your cards before the beast or computer beats you to it. NaijaWhot is quite addictive, it can keep you comfort when it's needed and your mind focused when you are idle. Thanks to its artificial intelligence, which keeps it challenging all the time. You can challenge opponent in the tournament or multiplayer mode. Overall, NaijaWhot is quite fascinating, it has depth, needs strategy & it's offline.

5. BlackJack 21

BlackJack 21 is the most popular, simple, smart, fun and authentic Las Vegas card game on the Android. BlackJack brings a beautiful graphics, with an awesome and wonderful animations, and transitions. BlackJack has been updated with quality background sounds & dealer voice. You can customize your Avatar, choose your favorite Game Mode/Variant, play with million of players around the world and train yourself in BlackJack 2. There are a hundreds of tables, VIP privilety suites, BlackJack tournaments and even challenges. Compete against the best and strategic players, and win huge prices as you race to the top. If you ever needed an intense and a real Las Vegas-like card games, then blackjack 2 can actually be the best choice.

Wrapping Up

Playing Card games can be fun, and the Google Play Store offers a bunch of them. These are our most favorite card games for Android, and you're definitely going to love each of them. We've tons of card games that can be interesting, however we only mentioned the best. So if you've any addictive card game on your Android device, kindly unravel it to us through the comment box below. Overall enjoy playing your cards!! Be strategic, and think deep.

8 Best Open World Games For Android

Great games comes at a cost, atleast that is what they usually say. When we play a video game, then we are interacting with the virtual world. Free Roaming or Open World or even Sandbox games are terms used when a player is allowed to move around the environments freely. This is actually what's been referred to as considerable "Freedom". More Freedom that can be used to cause havoc to the city, shoot at will, and engage in a fierce fight. Sandbox or Open World games allows a player to approach and interact with a particular object, but sincerely i haven't found any real sandbox game that can allow you to change the "light bulbs" whenever you want...Hehe.

Now if you're itching to play most of the best open world games on your Android phone, then we're going to unravel a lot of them. Both the new and old sandbox games that you've probably never heard off. One cool stuff about the open world games, is that they've a long storyline, & i personally love it. You can spend hours on a free day with your mobile device, to rage an outbreaking terror and cause an untold havoc during gameplay. Most of the games we've benchmarked, brings a stunning HD visuals, and the actions and skills are superb. Without further ado, below are the 8 best open world games for your Android device to unleash the gamer in you.

1. Gangstar New Orleans

Gangstar New Orleans is one of the new Open World game for Android similar to the Gangstar Vegas and Gangstar Rio city of saints. There are vehicles, outrageous arsenal and complete freedom to roam the vast city. The game points you as the least common criminal of all, thus you'll need to become a man on a mission, to claim the Big Easy as your own criminal capital...by any means necessary. You've all the tools needed for you to become a criminal legend. Speak of guns, fuse and explosives. Gangstar New Orleans brings a great story missions which takes place in New Orleans varied city districts and each of this missions, brings with them, a unique flavour and actions. Overall, the game brings a triple-graphics and amazing soundtrack.

2. Orders & Choas 2 - Redemption

Orders & Choas 2 redemption is another Open World game for Android based on MMORPG. You've to travel through the road of redemption in a completely new story. During gameplay, you can explore a vast and unique open world brought to life with stunning graphics and multiple factions. You can choose between 5 races from Orc, Human, Elf, Mendel and the all new Kristan. There are 5 classes to quest as: Blood Knight, Ranger, Mage, Warrior, and Monk. You can even upgrade, evolve your weapons and overall make yourself unstoppable. Battle with the biggest and most challenging MMO Bosses, and also fight for supremacy into the multiplayer mode. You can even challenge any player in the game to a quick PvP Duel and also pick heroes to quest through toughest dungeons.

3. Assassin Creed Identity

Assassin Creed Identity is another RPG & action open world game for Android that looks thriving, the game is actually one of the most popular franchise of all time. Its success has been built through years with famous titles such as Assassin’s Creed Syndicate, Assassin’s Creed Unity, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag etc. While playing Assassin Creed identity, you will explore the italian renaissance through the eyes of your own assassin. There are dozens of missions to complete and you will also unravel the epic mystery of the crows. Assassin Creed Identity unveils a great, gorgeous and spectacular graphics with tons of fighting skills preceded with combos. You can pick a class between a thief, berserker, shadow blade, trickster. You can also use loot, choose your outfits and weapons like epic swords and the iconic hidden blade.

4. Backstab HD

Backstab is another franchise open world game for Android, that'll certainly seem fascinating. The game story happened in the 18th century in one of the Caribbean islands. You are Henry Blake, the officer of royal fleet of England.  Your mission is to seek justice and revenge after your life was stripped away. Use combos, a ton of dexterity, cunning and deadly fighting skills to defeat your opponents & anyone who gets in your way. Climb, jump and sneak your way through diverse settings to reach your targets and strike down adversaries. Backstab allows you to roam freely across the huge island and gaze upon its magnificent 3D environments. Overall, Backstab unveils a captivating storylines and HD visuals. You can even ride on horses to move faster through the island.

5. Amazing Spider Man 2

Amazing Spider Man 2 is one of the best open-world 3D game for Android, that is filled with crime-fighting and non-stop action. The storyline narrates about the New York city that is under threat from a city-wide crime spree and only the hero Spider-Man can stop it. You've to defeat bosses such as Venom, the Green Goblin, Electro, Kraven the Hunter and nefarious villains. During gameplay, you've to take control over Spider Man, and use him to shoot web, climb walls and sling web. He (Spider Man) is fast, and quick-witted, but the battle will be tough as well. Can you restore order & safety to Manhattan city?. Take the fight through the sky with action-packed aerial combats while you unleash devastating combos to enemies. Spider Man unveils a high-quality voice acting and 3D cinematic actions.

6. GTA San Andreas

When you speak of open world game and fail to mention GTA, then you haven't started anything. GTA for mobile has various series, we've the Liberty city, vice city and the new liberty city stories. GTA San Andreas revolves around Carl Johnson who escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, a city tearing itself apart with gangs, drugs and corruption. Now, it’s the early 90’s. Carl’s got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and moreover his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster. However, on his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. With over 100+ mission to complete, you can trek or drive cars, buy weapons from the ammunition and hit the street hard.

7. The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises is one of the best open world game for Android device that looks appealing. The story tells of a man name "Bruce Wayne", whom after being gone for eight years gets back into action as Batman. Now waiting for him, are the mysterious Selina Kyle and Bane,a lethal & powerful adversary who's on a crusade to tear apart the Batman’s Legacy pieces by pieces. You've to meet all of Batman's allies such as Catwoman, Lucius Fox and Commission Gordon in other to regain your strengths and protect Gotham city from Bane. You can use the Grapnel to cross the city or to defeat foes, throw the Batarang to knock out your enemies or to hit a distant button. When gadgets and kicks are of no use, then rely on vehicles to get the job done. Drive the Bat-Pod for special vigilante missions or pilot "The Bat" for fast travel across the city. With stunning graphics, combos and fighting skills, Batman is really awesome!!.

8. Six Guns - Gang Showdown

Six Guns is another Open World game for Android that details "Buck Crosshaw". A man who never shot anybody that didn’t deserve it, but now he is an outlaw who had to fake his own death and escape to Arizona. But while he was escaping one evil, Buck is about to face another, for an ancient and wicked force stirs in the hills of a mysterious region. Explore a truly enormous and open Wild West frontier full of cowboys, bandits and unnatural enemies. Six Guns brings a stunningly designed visuals, and you can perform highly learned skills with missions that you can complete with race horses. You can take out robbers and fend off waves of enemies during gameplay. Overall, six Guns comes with realistic HD graphics that you're certainly going to love it.

Final Words

So the above listed games are from our catalogue, obviously the best open world or sandbox games for Android. They've great graphics and amazing storyline that will keep you busy during the free times. Now which is your favorite open world game for Android?  Kindly use the comment box below to unveil them to us.

How To Add Beautiful Background to the Status Bar Header on Android

Android has improved severally since the past recent years, with customizations or mods taking over the ground with a rapid speed. If you had used an Android phone back in 2013, then you will agree with me that Android's main UI is looking pretty much good from what we actually knew back then. Developers are there creating lot's of themes and instigating users to try them out. Most of these themes can totally revamp the look and feel of your Android device to look stunning, just like what we saw in the Substranum Theme Engine. Now out of inspiration, thunder 07 decided to create an "Xposed Module" which adds beautiful background images to your Android's pull-down menu or status bar header.

Also Read: How To Theme Android Status Bar and Navigation Bar.

Thunder07 was inspired to create "Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Bar Header" after he saw "Contextual Lenox Header" which has the same similarity with the module he created. Now after using this feature on his carbon ROM, he felt he'd be able to bring back the "Contextual Lenox Header" to any stock Android running on Lollipop and above. Luckily, he was able to achieve this, even better. This feature (Contextual Lenox Header) was first seen on eXistenZ ROM and on CM based ROMs like OMNI, Resurrection, AOSP etc. So, if you're eager to customize your Android's expanded status bar header with beautiful background or images, then here's how to do it.

Prerequisites

• Android 5.0 Lollipop and above.

• Root Permissions.

• Xposed Installer.

Install Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Bar Header

To begin with, you'll first need to install the Xposed Installer app, then from your app drawer, locate and open the Xposed framework. From here, simply head over to the download section via the app and search for "Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Header". Next, click on the result, then swipe from the left to jump into the version tab. From here, hit the download button and install the module afterwards. Alternatively, you can install "Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Header" from the Xposed Repository website.

Activate Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Bar Header

Next, you'll need to activate the module. Thus a notification from Xposed will pop up, informing you that Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Bar Header hasn't been activated yet, so tap activate and reboot your device. Alternatively, you can open the Xposed Installer app, from the main menu, head over to the Module section and tick the Zeus Contextual Expanded Status Bar Header box. Now go back and navigate into the framework section and perform a soft reboot.

Enjoy New Contextual Background

Now once your device finishes rebooting, then we're set to ride. Simply pull-down or expand your notification tray, you will see an overlay of gorgeous images on to of your Android device notification panel header. Automatically, backgrounds will change based on time of day, so you will always be greeted by a new & refreshing pictures when you check your status bar header. Zeus contextual Expanded Status Bar Header brings different photos each of them represents morning, afternoon evening and night. Thus, below are the time when your status bar header images should change...

• Morning: 3.00 am until 12.00 pm.

• Afternoon: 12.00 pm until 6.00 p.m.

• Evening: 6.00 pm until 9.00 pm.

• Night: 9.00 pm until 3.00 am.

Set Custom Background

After so many requests from the "Zeus Cntextual Expanded Status Bar Header", users, thunder07 has decided to update the module, and this time, he integrated the ability to set your own background in the status bar header . Thus you can now choose any of your favorite images, and use them as your contextual background. For example, you can set an Easter image to beautify your device during the event. This feature obviously comes in handy, since by default, the module brings only 3 custom background.

In summary, I'd say that Zeus Contextua Expanded Status Bar Header is probably one of the best Xposed module that can customize our Android device to the brim and while the app seems to be awesome, Thunder07 will also be integrating more features to improve the module. Soon it will be able to support all dirty unicorns custom ROMs, you can change time, hue and opacity. This module is working on LG G3, LG v10, LG G4 and other devices running on lollipop, marshmallow and above. Overall it brings a ray of sunshine to my Android device notification tray.

Earn Free Google Play Credit By Answering Surveys

Google doubtlessly are the best and giant search engine that have good fortunes in there possession. They're one of the best company whose main aim is to target the right people with their Adsense, and the results are utterly amazing. Earning Free Google play credits can as well be simple, as Google has come up with an app that can give you some extra money to spend on the Play Store. This however comes in exchange for answering or completing a few survey questions directly from your Android phone. This offer, seems pretty cool as you won't ever bother purchasing a paid game, app or even books with your money.

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The Google Opinion Reward app can give you some extra cash if only you play your games well. The app works by giving you surveys periodically, and most of these questions are quite simple since they are based around your shopping habit. Quite simple huh?.... just let them know about your opinion on a subject and earn some extra cash as reward. As intriguing as it seems, you've to know that the rewards you get won't actually pay your bills, but each survey reward can give you from 25 cent to a dollar or more without stressing much. I know the money seems small, but with time it can add up fast. And when it does, you will be able to buy a free movie rental, purchase a couple of games, apps and comic books from the Google Play Store.

Install Google Opinion Rewards

Now if you are ready to earn some extra cash, then head over to the Google Play Store and "Install" the Google Opinion Rewards app. Make no bones about it, as it is actually a Free app. Thus you won't have to give out a penny, because you'll be the one that's going to benefit from this. Note: Google Opinion Rewards is restricted on countries such as Nigeria, but you can download it by following this procedure. Alternatively, you can install it from a third party source.

Create a Profile

The first time you launch Google Opinion Rewards, you'll be greeted with a few or perhaps quick introductions. So you can simply swipe through this introductions or if you'd like to make things quick, tap on the "Skip" button to navigate further and pass this introductions. Note: If you have not used "Google Wallet" with your account before, you will be asked to set it up at that point. Thus the app will ask for your name, country and postal code

Next, you'll be taken to the next window and from here, Google Opinion Reward app will ask you a series of demographic questions. The main purpose behind this questions, is for the app to receive some informations which will be related to the relevant surveys that'll be offered to you. Most of these questions will require your age group, postal code, gender, language, etc. Google will also unravel how the app works, telling you that a simple record of your participation is the only thing they keep in order to credit your Google Play balance. So if you see this message, select the “I understand, please continue” option to move along.

So go ahead and fill out this questions to the best of your abilities. Once through, your profile will be created. Next you'll be taken to the app's main menu, from here a pop-up or perhaps an overlay will emerge, and this will explain how you'll be notified when a survey is available to be answered. Simply tap on the screen to dismiss this message, and you'll see your Google Opinion Rewards dashboard.

Take a Survey

Now once you've finished setting up the necessities, then you'll have to wait for a survey to show up. This'll come as a form of notification, so simply pull down and tap on the notification. The next screen will show you an explanation about the survey you're about to answer, so simply tap "OK, got it" to move over to the next phase. Now, you’ll be greeted with a set of questions, simply answer the survey questions as honestly as you can.

For instance, if you have recently visited a hotel or even bank, Google may ask you "which of the following places have you visited recently". Now if you answer this question honestly, you'll receive a higher reward. But if perhaps you answered the question dishonestly, you will receive a lower reward. Once you have completed the survey, you'll see how much reward you've earned.

Also, upon the completion of the survey question, your Google Play account will be credited. You can check your available balance from the dashboard. Remember to use it to purchase goods from Google Play Store (simply tap on "spend your play credit" to get this one going). If perhaps you don't want to miss a survey, you can turn notifications on. To do this, tap the menu icon in the top right corner of the app, Then, you've to tap on Settings, and from here simply enable the “Notification sounds” toggle.

Final Words

Surveys have limited time, they can even disappear between 20 hours if you didn't answer them quickly. Now if you want to get more surveys, you've to visit places such as the grocery store etc. Google will send you surveys once a week, although it may be more or less frequent. When a short & relevant survey is ready for you, you can receive up to £0.60 in Play credit for completing it. Surveys may take time to appear depending on your location. Enjoy your money!!