Android
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone X: The flagship battle

Google Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone X: Design, Display
If you look at all three phones, they are very different with Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 being the heaviest and also sporting the biggest display. The Pixel 2 XL has a 6-inch POLED 2K display with 18:9 aspect ratio and a reduced bezels on the top and bottom of the smartphone. It has a two tone design, half metal and half glass on the back. Of course, whether customers approve of this will boil down to personal preference.
Also the Pixel 2 XL comes in two colours: Black and a Black/White version. The phone is also IP67 water/dust resistant, but this is a lower rating than the iPhone X, Note 8 smartphones. So yes, Pixel 2 has a bigger, taller display, but this means the phone is also heavier at 175 gms.
Specifications, price, features comparison chart for Google Pixel 2 XL, Apple iPhone X and Samsung Galaxy Note 8. In contrast, the Apple iPhone X, which is yet to launch globally is the lightest of the lot at 174 gms. Apple iPhone X has a smaller 5.8-inch Super Retina HD display and this is an OLED one. Apple’s iPhone X also has a wider display with a 19:9 aspect ratio, though of course there’s a little notch on top of the display, which is packed with the TrueDepth front camera and array of sensors for FaceID.
The notch is something that’s facing criticism, and Apple wants app designers to keep it in mind when optimising apps for the iPhone X. Apple iPhone X also has a glass and metal design with dual rear cameras on the back. Apple has removed the Touch ID on this phone entirely.
What is common to Google Pixel 2 XL and Apple iPhone X: the headphone jack remains missing. In contrast, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the biggest and heaviest phone of the lot at 195g and comes with a huge 6.3-inch display which is a SAMOLED one with QHD+ resolution.
Samsung Note 8 and Google Pixel 2 both have an Always display as well. In terms of design, Galaxy Note 8 comes with a dual curved display and this is what Samsung calls an ‘Infinity Display’ with no bezels on the side and no home button either, just like the Apple iPhone X.
Apple iPhone X has Face ID for authentication, but no Touch ID. However, Samsung has also introduced Iris, Face scanners on the front of the device and kept the fingerprint scanner at the back of the device. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes in Midnight Black and Maple Gold colours in India, though the company does have a Blue and an Orchid colour version as well. The iPhone X comes in only two colours: Space Grey and Silver. Also Samsung hasn’t killed the headphone jack just yet for those who prefer their old earphones, headphones.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8 vs Apple iPhone X: Processors, Storage, RAM, etc
Google seems to be following Apple and stick with only two storage versions for the Pixel 2 series: 64GB and 128GB storage with no microSD slot. Apple iPhone X comes in a 64GB and 256GB variant, but again no microSD slot. For now, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes in only 64GB variant in Nigeria, but there is a 128GB storage option in other markets. Also Note 8 has a microSD slot card with 256GB support. However, Google is offering unlimited storage space for videos and photos on their Google Photos service.
On the processor front, all three are flagship devices with Apple’s iPhone X powered by its own A11 Bionic chip, Pixel 2 by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and Samsung Note 8 has the Exynos 8895. Now Apple claims their chip is ready to handle Face ID, has a dedicated neural engine, can handle AI, ML, and Augmented Reality apps. Also in the benchmark tests, Apple’s A11 has been blowing the competition out of the park, so it is unlikely the Pixel 2 XL has a chance of beating this.
Google Pixel 2 XL has a Full Vision display. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is also a blazing fast Android phone with the company’s own Exynos processor and 6GB RAM on board. Performance wise this is one of the fastest smartphones in the market. For Google Pixel 2 XL, the processor means performance should not be an issue and this comes with 4GB RAM.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8 vs iPhone X: Cameras
Now this is the bit where Google claims to be leading in comparison to the competition touting a DxOMark score of 98, which is highest ever. Remember iPhone X is not on this list and it could change once that hits the market. Google Pixel 2 XL has a 12.2MP rear camera with OIS and EIS and the ability for ‘Portrait mode’ as well. Google is not relying on dual rear cameras for the bokeh effect, and is promising a stunning camera experience overall, both on video and stills.
Then there’s Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which has 12MP + 12 MP dual OIS cameras and support for ‘bokeh’ mode as well as 2X optical zoom. Galaxy Note 8 has a stunning camera no doubt, but so in test scores like DxO lags behind the Apple iPhone 8 Plus series. That doesn’t mean this is not an impressive camera, but whether it can beat Google Pixel 2 XL in the minds of consumers is something we’ll have to wait and see.
Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 2 have the same rear camera, but there’s no dual camera in this series. Coming to the Apple iPhone X, there is a lot happening on the camera front. It has dual 12MP+ 12MP camera on the back with Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting (beta), etc. Apple has also bumped up the game in video recording capabilities and is promising 4K video recording at 24 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps. Both Galaxy Note 8 and Google Pixel 2 XL stop at 30fps for 4K video recording, so the iPhone has a serious edge in this department.
Apple iPhone X’s Front camera is now packed with sensors as well and Apple has something called Face ID for unlocking the phone on the front. The front camera is a 7MP one with features like Portrait Mode, Portrait Lighting (Beta) and Animoji also supported.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8 vs iPhone X: Battery
This is the point where Apple iPhone X might be the weakest. According to Apple’s website, the iPhone will last 2 hours more than the iPhone 7, which is not revealing much. With the iPhone, battery remains a weak point.
In terms of size, Google Pixel 2 XL has the biggest battery of the lot at 3520 mAh, with the company promising 7 hours of use with just 15 minutes of charging. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a 3300 mAh battery, which should last a day for most regular users.
Google Pixel 2 XL vs Galaxy Note 8 vs iPhone X: Price and Availability
Google Pixel 2 XL is not going to on sale till November, and the pricing doesn’t come all that much cheaper, with a starting price of $849 and $849 respectively for the 64GB and 128GB versions. The Apple iPhone X is of course, the most expensive phone in the list with $999 as starting price. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is currently the most affordable flagship at #385,000 (three hundred and eighty five) and already on sale in Nigeria.
Android
16 Lightweight Launcher Apps to Make Life Easier

One of the interesting features of the Android OS is that users can choose the interface design according to their wishes. This can be done by using a light launcher application that you can find on the internet.
The launcher itself is software that serves to change and beautify the home screen appearance of your Android phone. There are lots of themes to choose from for a launcher.
Interested in using the launcher application? Check out the information that will be explained as follows. We have provided the 16 best lightweight launcher apps to make your home screen looks better.
Lightweight Launcher App
Usually using a launcher will make the battery run out faster. This is because of the many features provided. But don’t worry, there are several lightweight launcher applications that you can make as an alternative. For that, here are some launchers that you can try.
1. Action Launcher
In its development, the developer of Action Launcher also presented many invasions in this launcher. Examples include application shortcuts, widgets at a glance, and adaptive icons that allow you to choose an icon style as you wish.
The two things that best describe this launcher are sharp and intuitive. Perhaps, one drawback it has is that it is quite slow to run on lower-middle-class Android devices. But for the upper middle class, there is almost no problem at all.
2. Microsoft Launcher
Even though the Windows Phone platform is long gone, you can still enjoy some Windows experiences on mobile devices by using Microsoft Launcher. Don’t worry, because the application can be downloaded and used for free.
3. Power+ Launcher – Battery Saver
As the name implies, this one application is the most popular and efficient thanks to the battery saver feature. The advantage of this launcher is that it is able to actively analyze and detect applications running in the background and then close unnecessary applications.
So when an application is running in the background for too long, this launcher will immediately stop the process. This will reduce the overall battery consumption. There is also an instant feature that works to quickly find the application you are looking for.
4. Nova Launcher
Nova Launcher is a launcher application that is relatively light and can be used smoothly on various versions of Android. This launcher is able to offer the best balance of features and performance. Apart from that, Nova Launcher has customizability, and precision for its users.
5. Evie Launcher
Applications made by Evie Labs Inc. This one, was designed with performance over display in mind. So this launcher application is not only able to run with minimal power, aka battery saving.
Not only that, this launcher also makes your Android performance faster and easier to use because of its simple interface. There is also a feature that allows you to find apps with just one touch.
6. Smart Launcher Pro 3
Smart Launcher Pro 3 is a launcher application that was launched in 2016. This application carries a minimalist design and is certainly energy efficient. This launcher will help you to organize your apps on your Android screen so that they look neater and cleaner.
7. Kiss Launcher
Kiss Launcher comes with a light size without annoying ads when used. This is what makes the large number of users of this one launcher application. This application, able to adapt to the way you use it.
The interface that is owned by Kiss Launcher looks very simple and intuitive, because it doesn’t have any application groups. However, it displays applications in rows that look neat, easy to rearrange, and delete.
8. ap15 Launcher
When compared to several previous launcher applications, you can say that this ap15 Launcher is the lightest. This app will give you experience to use Android to a higher level with unusual features.
9. Niagara Launcher
It can be said that Niagara Launcher is very light and ergonomic. In addition, this launcher can also help you to get a minimalist but functional homescreen. Niagara Launcher uses a model of arranging app icons in a vertical row.
The interesting thing about this launcher is that you can customize the color and type of font used, the appearance of the application icon, and the color theme according to the wallpaper. This application is quite stable, saves battery, and is also light in size.
10. Lawnchair 2
Lawnchair 2 is an example of a lightweight yet stable launcher application. This launcher, is really easy to navigate and also has easy access to Google. You can use this application for free, without paying anything.
11. Google Now Launcher
Google Now Launcher is a launcher application launched directly by Google Inc. the application is present for free and without ads for all Android smartphone users. So just try this one launcher.
This Google Now Launcher comes with a pure vanilla Android look, and also direct integration with Google Now. Of course you already know, if Google Now is able to provide various kinds of the latest information from all countries in the world.
12. Apex Launcher
Maybe you are already familiar with Apex Launcher. Yes, this launcher is an amazing launcher application, especially in the visual aspect. This has also been proven by the large number of downloads on the Google Play Store.
This lightweight launcher, has been optimized for both smartphone and tablet users. You can find thousands of themes and icon packs that can be downloaded again on the Play Store. Although it is free, it is guaranteed that its features are no less cool than paid launchers.
13. Slim Launcher
As the name implies, Slim Launcher is a launcher that has a clean look. Launcher created by Beautus S. Gumede prioritizes reducing accessibility to applications on your smartphone. So battery usage can still be maintained.
14. ADW 2 Launcher
ADW 2 Launcher is a user-friendly launcher app, doesn’t slow down your phone, is stable, and provides lots of personalization features. The uniqueness of this application, which allows you to make the color of the interface to match the wallpaper.
15. AIO Launcher
You’ll find hundreds of launcher apps on the Google Play Store, and each one offers something different or a special feature. But not with AIO Launcher, which prioritizes the use of screen space just to display important information.
16. Hyperion Launcher
If you’re looking for a lightweight launcher with impressive visuals and performance, then you can try this launcher. Yes, Hyperion Launcher will change the interface of your smartphone almost completely, but still, save battery.
In addition to the several launcher applications above, there are still lots of launchers that you can find on the internet. However, some of the applications above are lightweight launcher applications that are guaranteed not to drain too much battery power and are certainly smooth.
Conclusion
Getting the lightweight launchers on your phone gets it easier & simpler. We hope we have provided the top 16 best launchers apps for android phones which are trending in the present market. Make sure to check all the launchers and pick the best one for you. Feel free to ask your questions in the comment section below. Stay tuned to techrulz for more informative guides.
Android
Get ready! Dynasty Warriors: Overlords is now Available on Smartphones

VNG Philippines prepares a hack and slash RPG game, Dynasty Warriors: Overlords!
Report! Dynasty Warriors: Overlords has been released by VNG Philippines. To download it you can visit the following link https://dynastywarriorssea.onelink.me/moho/prph
Finally, the long-awaited game is out. Dynasty Warriors: Overlords, the latest incarnation from the legendary Dynasty Warriors series, is now available on smartphones. Imagine, legendary games that used to only be played via expensive consoles or PCs, can now be enjoyed anywhere and anytime using smartphones
This game features hack and slash gameplay adapted from Dynasty Warrior 7 and Dynasty Warrior 7: Extreme Legends. The seventh series is very famous because it has the most balanced gameplay with the most complete lineup of Generals.
Dynasty Warriors: Overlords will present various systems that were first introduced into the Dynasty Warriors series. The system is Synergy Musou Skill and various upgrades and customizations that will strengthen and glamorize the appearance of your heroic Generals in battle.
It’s even more exciting with the PVE feature in Dynasty Warriors: Overlords which has a variety of interesting modes. Currently there are 8 PVE modes that can be played in Dynasty Warriors: Overlords, namely: Blossom, Storm, Lightning, Combined War, BOSS War – Beast, Army Advisor Activities, Fighter Skills, and Great Competition.
In order to welcome the launch of Dynasty Warriors: Overlords, VNG Philippines also held various in-game events. You can follow the Extraordinary SR Diao Chan by doing the first top-up, the Legendary SSR Guan Yu by logging in every day and also the 50x General Recruit Prize which you can get on the first day of server opening, Daily Sign-In, Special Prizes and many more.
Make sure you download Dynasty Warriors: Overlords right now and take part in all the events held by VNG Philippines.
To download, please visit the following link https://dynastywarriorssea.onelink.me/moho/prph
The latest information about Dynasty Warriors: Overlords can be found at:
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Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dw.vnggames
Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/399145368945232/
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Android
What are the Best TV Remote Control Apps?

The best and latest solution if you lose your TV remote control is to turn your Android phone into a versatile TV remote controller.
This solution can be a surefire solution if you can’t find your lost remote or can’t find a replacement at the nearest electronics store. Converting an Android cellphone into a TV remote can be done by downloading an application that provides an Android to TV remote conversion feature.
Currently, many of these applications have been widely circulated. We have listed the 10 best tv remote control apps for android. Let’s check them now.
Best TV Remote Control Apps All Series
The TV remote control application can be downloaded via Google Play or a site that provides an application (apk) for Android. The majority of these apps are 100% free. Before downloading, make sure you first check the availability of infrared, Bluetooth connection, and Android wifi.
The majority of applications can react and become versatile TV remote controllers because it supports IR Blaster technology. If the technology does not exist then you can use Bluetooth and a wifi connection as a signal sender. Here are 10 apps that can turn your Android phone into a TV remote.
1. SURE
SURE or Smart Home and TV Universal Remote have been downloaded more than 10 million times. A large number of downloads certainly indicates that this application is true of high quality and can be trusted. SURE can be used on almost all TV sets in various models.
This application already supports IR Blaster and wifi. There is also an intelligent assistant feature that will help you operate the remote with more intelligence. The size of this application is light (63 MB) with the minimum operating system to run it is Android 5.0 and above.
2. Mi Remote Controller
If you have a Xiaomi cellphone, this application must be included in the list of mandatory applications. Mi Remote Controller was indeed developed to maximize the IR Blaster technology in Xiaomi cellphones. It’s a shame if you don’t take advantage of this versatile application. This application is developed directly by Xiaomi.
Android 4.4 and above is required to use this app. Besides being able to remotely control various types of TV. This application can also be used as a remote control for various other household devices, for example, air conditioners, DVD players, and up-to-projectors.
3. Universal TV Remote
Universal TV Remote is arguably the most widely used TV remote app. The main reason why this application is widely used is that it looks simple, supports infrared, and can be used for almost all types of TV. The number of downloads of this application reaches more than 1 million.
Not only the latest LCD and LED TVs, but this application can also be used as an old tube TV remote. A capability that makes it widely used. Its appearance is very similar to a TV remote. Also gives a positive impression and adds to the selling point of this application.
4. ASmart Remote IR
The next versatile TV remote controller is the ASmart Remote IR. NXRsoft as the developer created this application with the aim of providing an application that can control various electronic devices in the entertainment sector, including TVs, DVD players, DSLR cameras, to projectors.
To use this application, you only need an Android phone that already uses IR Blaster technology. ASmart Remote IR has been downloaded more than 5 million times. Android requirements to be able to use this application are already using Android version 6.0 and above.
5. Peel Universal Smart TV Remote Control
This application that is considered in terms of remote control for Smart TVs has been downloaded more than 10 million times. This application is equipped with various features that are guaranteed to make users satisfied. Its control functions and support for various smart TV models are also commendable.
Another thing that has earned this app such a good rating is the extra features that give you knowledge and recommendations for quality television series currently available. Because its features focus on viewing pleasure, this application is suitable for lovers of foreign films and television series.
6. Unified Remote
As the name implies, this application is trying to unify all devices into one remote. The goal, of course, is to make the user’s Android phone a central control device. This application is also able to connect the television with the laptop and computer that you are using.
Unified Remote already supports Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. By connecting your TV, and apps, to your computer, you can even control your TV via a laptop or computer keyboard. This feature is unique and worth a try if you are someone who finds it difficult to leave your laptop and still wants to watch TV.
7. AnyMote Universal Remote
While most universal remote applications use infrared as the command link, AnyMote Universal uses the wifi network as the command medium. This certainly indicates that this application is more easily accepted by Android HP users from a higher class.
Supports more than 90,000 devices, you can control devices from just 1 phone. Unfortunately, AnyMOte Universal Remote is not suitable for users of mobile phones from Huawei, Sony, LG, Vizio, etc. due to the reason that infrared technology is not used in this application.
8. TeamViewer
The main concept of this versatile TV remote control application is that it can control various things in busy situations and busy schedules. It is hoped that by using 1 centralized remote control, you can find out the condition of your computer, laptop, television, and other devices easily and quickly.
TeamViewer is indeed more suitable for those of you who are workers and must always control every device. TeamViewer is suitable for a professional multi-tasker. Control with an internet connection can even let you control the device remotely.
9. TV Remote Control for Samsung
The owners and users of televisions from Samsung can use this application if the TV remote used is lost or damaged. Instead of looking for a replacement in the market, it’s better to make an Android phone as a replacement. This application uses infrared technology to connect to the TV.
The control distance is even up to 15 feet. For business support, this application can be used as a Samsung TV remote from 2007 to the latest. Almost all Samsung Android phones also support the use of this application.
10. ZaZa Remote
Not much different from other applications, ZaZa Remote can be relied on as a TV remote to replace a lost or damaged TV remote. This application can already be used for various types of TV remotes. Almost all types of cellphones, from Huawei, Oppo, and HTC, to Samsung, are compatible with this application.
The minimum Android operating system to be able to operate ZaZa Remote is Android version 4.4. This application, which has been downloaded more than 10 million times, can also be used as a remote for air conditioners, DVD players, DSLR cameras, and smart lights.
Conclusion
The 10 versatile TV remote control applications have recommended status. Always pay attention to the brand and type of TV used to then match its availability to the application used. Now, you will no longer be angry and upset if the TV remote is out of reach. Stay tuned to Techrulz for more informative guides.
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