Google Photos continues auto backup even after you uninstall the app

Google Photos, if you remember, was released in May at the Google I/O 2015 as a stand-alone app. Earlier the Photos app used to be bundled with Google Plus but then Google decided it was better to launch the app as a separate one. If you had given the app a go but decided that it was not for you, then make sure you turn off the auto backup functionality of the app properly or else you might find your phone uploading pictures to the cloud even after you deleted the app. Yes that's true.

Instead of using its own settings menu to perform backups, Google Photos uses the centralized Google Settings menu to do such operations. The app on installation asks whether it will automatically upload new pictures to the service. If you'd chosen to do so then those settings will remain active even after the app is uninstalled from your phone. However the fix to the problem is quite easy. Just open Google Settings from your phone's app drawer, go to the Google Photos Backup tab and switch it off. You may also choose to leave it on or change the backup settings as per your convenience.

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How to Cancel Downloads in Google Chrome for Android

Google Chrome is one of the most popular web browser on Android and Desktop alike. It packs a host of powerful features combined with superior speed that makes it lovable to Android users. But unlike other mobile web browsers, Google Chrome doesn't provide an option to cancel downloads. The downloads in Chrome are directly controlled by the built-in Download Manager within the Android operating system. So, the way around to stop a download in Chrome for Android is to go to Settings and open Apps. Now go to the tab which says All. Scroll down to find Download Manager and tap on it. Touch on Force Stop. The download icon will vanish from the notification bar. Tapping on Clear Data will ensure that the problem doesn't come back again. Was this information helpful? Leave a comment to let us know.

Microsoft launches Translator app for Android

In the past few months, it is being noticed that Microsoft is launching new apps one after the other on its rival platforms. It might be an effort to attract new users to the Windows Phone platform. The latest from Microsoft is a Translator app. The app has been released for both Android and iOS. As you can expect, it is similar to Google Translate and works on smartphones, tablets and even smartwatches. The app is simple and easy to use. Simply open the app and either type or talk the word or phrase that you need a translation for. Wait for a moment and you have instant translation. The app even lets you pin certain translations that you require frequently. Users can also pull up a history of words or phrases previously translated, kind of helpful for learning purposes. Microsoft Translator supports 50 languages - twice the number of languages supported by Google Translate. "Our researchers are continuously looking at the most effective ways to bring down linguistic barrie...

Angry Birds 2 coming to Android on July 30

Attention! Android users. Get ready to fall in love again with the game that took the world by storm. Angry Birds is getting its first complete sequel. Since the first Angry Birds game in 2009, Rovio has launched more than 10 other Angry Birds game of which most of them were successful. According to the company, now it's time for "the mother of all sequels": Angry Birds 2. The new game is set to hit the Play Store worldwide on July 30th. No more information about this game has been provided by Rovio. However you can check out the official website of Angry Birds 2 game to get a hint of what's coming. Check out official website

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