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Cheetah Mobile: Google Has Removed Almost All CT Apps From The Play Store

Over time, Cheetah Mobile has gained a reputation for being a dishonest Android development studio. It is known to purchase successful apps and modify them into platforms for data collection. The company has been toeing the line with Play Store policies for a long time and has even received warning a couple of time. However, it has always managed to skirt around the issues and get back on to the platform. Now, with the latest measures, it looks like Google has finally taken a firm stance. Cheetah Mobile products will no longer be seen on the Google Play Store following a ban on it.

Cheetah Mobile Apps

Google recently published a blog post announcing that it has removed about 600 apps that were disruptive and fraud. Following this, Cheetah Mobile products vanished as well, according to Buzzfeed News. If you visit the company’s developer sites on the Play Store, you will find that save a few keyboard themes, most of their apps are no longer on the Store. Cheetah Mobiles is now using its website to list the apps and mentions that it can be downloaded as APKs. You may also come across a similar notice: “Official Notice: You can install the latest version of the app by clicking ‘Download APK.’ Please allow permissions if there are security reminders.”

While downloading and using these apps within the Play Store was a risky task, using an APK for the same seems even more dangerous. Users will not receive the same level of protection against malware. Cheetah Mobile is already known to have tried to come inside the Google Play Store under another name before. We hope Google stays alert this time on.

March 25, 2020
Enjoy The New Dark Mode On Whatsapp Rolling Out From Today

Whatsapp has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Whether we want to have any personal conversation or an official discussion, WhatsApp is the go-to option for us! With some very convenient features and easy accessibility, WhatsApp has become the appropriate choice for every person! According to the updates, now the dark mode on Whatsapp is all set to go for users.

The darker version of WhatsApp makes it even better and interesting!

Enjoy the darker and better version

Who doesn’t enjoy change? Whatsapp from Facebook is here to bring a feature that is new, attractive and fantastic. The change of background from the subtle white to the fierce black is just fantastic.

Once you open the Whatsapp, you would be able to find the glowing dark Whatsapp screen before you. The screen shall look extremely attractive with the chats popping out amidst the dark background. The white fonts shall ensure reading clear.

Learn how to change to a dark mode on Whatsapp

If you are willing to change to the Whatsapp darker version know it right here.

Start by updating the Whatsapp application followed by settings. Once you go to settings, click on Theme. Choose dark to switch to the darker version of Whatsapp.

With the rolling out of the darker version, Whatsapp has gained immense popularity. This change ensures a visionary pleasure that is attractive to users. Also, it breaks the mundane nature and display of Whatsapp giving it a boost.

So, start switching to the version and enjoy the dark mode on Whatsapp now because it is new and better. It is time to bid goodbye to the lighter version and enjoy using the darker one!

March 25, 2020
TikTok Deepfakes – Manipulated videos with face-swapping technology

TikTok is one of the leading social media platforms for new generation youngsters. It has become one of the most used applications in the world. In 2019, TikTok was the most downloaded application, with more than 46 million downloads just in the first quarter of the year.

Recently, a face-swapping technology, Deepfakes, has become widely popular among TikTok users. There are several users of TikTok who have gained immense popularity just by creating short 60 second videos in the app.

There are also some users who use the content from such popular TikTok users to make themselves famous. The face in the videos is replaced with different caricature faces or other human faces to attract more viewers to their own accounts.

TikTok Deepfakes

This face-swapping technology is known as deepfakes, which is a term used for videos or images. Later, that have been doctored using artificial intelligence to suggest something fake. Deepfakes are often used by comedians and other influencers to create a video or image. Hence, they would seem like someone has said or done something, whereas, in reality, nothing of that sort has happened.

Wrapping it up

A lot of users have also expressed their concern on how this technology could be misused to spread misinformation or affect reputations. Facebook has also recently banned the use of such deepfakes on the platform. However, it also has certain loopholes.

March 2, 2020
Tiktok Scandal: Elite Toorak Girls’ School in Melbourne Rocked

A well-known private girls’ school in Melbourne recently became the centre of attention after three minor students posted a video of themselves. The incident is a major TikTok scandal. The video follows three girls driving through McDonald’s. The students posted this on their social media accounts. Since they were wearing their school uniforms at the time, it became easy to identify them.

Three underage girls from St Catherine’s School in Toorak filmed themselves driving a car. They uploaded this video on TikTok. The video captures them giving instruction to the driver, who is also one of the teens. The student does not have her license yet either. The video features a lot of laughter, shouts, and chants.

According to the school, they believed that the girls were under the supervision of a family guardian” at the time. Robert Marshall, the Deputy Principal of the school, claims that the guardian who is not visible in the video was the one supervising. The same statement was given to 9News as well.

Tiktok Scandal

Marshall says, “The school is aware of an isolated incident that occurred outside of school hours involving three students. This incident occurred whilst they were under the supervision of a family guardian. As this remains a private matter for the families involved, the school will not comment any further at this time.”

TikTok and Schools

St Catherine’s School in Melbourne is a prestigious school, with annual fees in the range of $35,000. The video that became big news captures the teens going through McDonald’s drive-through. The unlicensed, teen driver is wearing her school unfirm which is quite clearly visible even over the emojis in the TikTok video. While the teen driver seems to be having fun driving, the passengers mimic fear by putting a hand to their faces. Another disturbing fact here is that none of the passengers seemed to be wearing a seat belt.

Tiktok

In the video, the driver is heard to say, “I know how to drive. I am not even pressing the pedal because I don’t need to.” The passengers, however, chant, “Brake, brake, brake.” Once they reach McDonald’s drive-through window, they break into a chant that has spread like wildfire across social media.

“Can I get a Big Mac, super-serve of fries, why are you staring at me, please go get my apple pies,” the teens sing in unison. They proceed to order 20 chicken nuggets, three large chips, one McFlurry, four Big Macs, five apple pies, and one chocolate milkshake.

ByteDance and TikTok

TikTok is owned by ByteDance. This is not the first time, TikTok has come under light for allowing underage users on its platform. Last year, the US authorities fined the app A$8.5 million for collecting data on users under 13 years of age. Australia’s e-Safety Commissioner launched a new online safety booklet in light of this and other incidents online. Julie Inman Grant mentions that TikTok needs to have more safety features in place for underage users on the platform. After it went viral, the video has been deleted from the platform.

February 29, 2020
Coto Movies Shut Down: As User Info Gets Exposed, Authorities May Come After Some

Piracy is bad. Of course, you and I know that. Popular media streaming app, Coto Movies, learned this recently after being caught. Coto Movies have been in the news for some disturbing news. So, how did it all start?

Tweakbox is an illegal software distribution service that offers ad-free and pirated versions of apps on iOS. The platform removed some of the a after makers of Hellboy & Angel Has Fallen pursued the issue legally. In the subpoena, other names were mentioned as well including Popcorn Time, Coto Movies, and MediaBox HD. However, Coto Movies had a bad time with the issue. Soon after, the developers announced that they are closing down after the copyright infringement issue. They released a notification for their users and about their intention to quit.

Coto Movies Shut Down

were the ones targeted with this subpoena. But things got worse for CotoMovies. They announced a shutdown following this copyright infringement episode. The company mentions that users interested in keeping in touch with them should subscribe to their YouTube channel.

Coto Movies’ Statement

The app’s Twitter account was suspended as well. Coto Movies’ official website apologized to the users. It also stated that they are closing down the service. It finished off with advise to use legal apps for the purpose of watching movies and videos.

The statement reads, “I want to express my sincere regret to the owners of the motion pictures Hellboy and Angel Has Fallen as well as all rights holders for inducing and contributing to copyright infringements by my operation of the app CotoMovies. From this stressful legal experience, I have learned to appreciate the damage apps such as CotoMovies do to those who invest their time, effort and money to create motion pictures. I now plan to fully respect intellectual property laws and strongly urge those who used my app to use legal apps to watch movies.”

Coto Movies

Exposing User Information

In the beginning, most users were dissatisfied by the fact that their favourite app was closing down. However, soon after that, users had more reasons for panicking. The developers of Coto Movies have agreed to share their user data with the authorities.

The statement continues, “To this end, I have agreed to transfer to counsel for the rights holders user data and communications under my possession and control so that they can enforce their valuable intellectual property.”

This means that if you have ever registered to use Coto Movies, all the information will now be with the authorities. In addition to taking action against the developers of the app, the authorities will now be able to take actions against the users as well. While such a situation is usually rare to see, but it can happen. In fact, anonymous users of the app Popcorn Time have encountered somewhat similar incidents. The movie companies to start the legal issue plan to bring the users to justice as well. However, we do not know for sure.

February 29, 2020
Popular TikTok App Raises Concerns For Young Users

Did you know that TikTok is the world’s most downloaded app? Yes, TikTok is among the most popular apps today. Unfortunately, the Popular TikTok App raises a lot of concerns. n the US, users as young as 8 years old are active on TikTok. Naturally, it could be dangerous for young users. This is why internet security experts warn that the app should not really be used by anyone who is under the age of 16. Although the app launched in the US only a few weeks ago, the company has been around for quite some time in other regions.

Popular TikTok App

Another reason for its popularity and the massive user base is that TikTok bought Musical.ly, another popular video-sharing app. After the deal was successful, TikTok got rights to all the user information. The app basically allows its users to create short videos and share them with their friends and family on the platform. It allows its 500-million users to create the video and add special effect filters and stickers to make it more attractive and engaging.

TikTok and Safety

Rick Floyd is an Information Security specialist with the Greenville County School District. In his talk with children and parents, he discusses online dangers and how one could combat them. He believes that apps like TikTok are not really safe for kids. He never encourages young children to install apps. So, it was quite a shocker when third graders told him that they had TikTok on their phones

He says, “Every class for the last couple of weeks that I spoke to, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade, they’re bringing it up, they’re aware of TikTok, Parents on the other hand when I’ve spoken to them, they have no idea what it is.” Floyd is concerned about exposure to inappropriate videos and language in addition to the fact that the platform is an easy way for young kids to connect to users out there, who may be unsavoury characters.

TikTok App

Children on Popular TikTok App

Posting on TikTok is by no means a personal task. It means you are posting something that the entire world will see. However, for the children, it is something new and fun. Unfortunately, it is also the place where you can see strangers lurking around. A few nine-year-olds have even reported being by strangers online. While the incident is not restricted to TikTok, it plays a major role here. Children are reached out to by stranger on the various apps they use.

Sami Garhat, an elementary school kid, says, “One person sent me a friend request one time, and I joined them and it ended up being a complete stranger who just tried to get me to tell them my information but I just left the game.” Floyd believes that his discussions and talks with the students make a huge difference. It lets the kids know the difference between right and wrong approaches. He also talks about real incidents. The fact that TikTok receives personal data the app about your messages, contacts, location, and more make it all the more dangerous for kids.

February 29, 2020
TweetCaster Pro for Twitter

Twitter is so unique in its working that it has managed to make a firm place for itself despite several other social media platforms competing out there. In one way or the other, Twitter always manages to stay in the news. Sometimes, it could be because of the positive new and at other times, not so positive news. Therefore, it doesn’t come as a surprise that there is another app which helps us manage our twitter feed better. Called TweetCaster, it is one of the most popular Twitter apps and has been around for nearly a decade. The company recently released TweetCaster Pro for Twitter, which many believe is an excellent one.

TweetCaster Pro

TweetCaster Pro

When the app was first released, most users felt that the app didn’t really have a lot of new features. It was essentially the same app, with minor changes. It has a couple of useful function added, but not something that would make heads turn. However, with other updates, the app began to show promise. Today, it has several features and functions that you would be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. It is clean, attractive, and fun to use.

There are plenty of other alternatives like Falcon Pro and Carbon. However, in most cases, users start off using TweetCaster. This is usually because it has been around longer and a lot of users swear by it. The Pro version was designed to make the experience even better. Let’s see if it worked! There are virtually no missing functionalities, but the developers could remove the nudges for getting users to rate the app.

Features

Functions like lists, mute, and retweets are quite commonly found in all Twitter apps. However, TweetCaster offers so much more. You can grab a tweet from nearby surroundings if you want. You can also take a quick look into other nearby Twitter apps. The app also has a built-in multi-user function. Under the ‘My Stats’ tab, you will notice that all your tweets and activities are mentioned. This basically acts as a summary, allowing you to see what you have been up to. Among all the popular Twitter apps, this is the only one that offers this functionality.

TweetCaster Pro for Twitter

The app has good controls that are quite easy to use. One drawback here is the graphic presentation which is not really up to the mark. A UI refresher could improve the aesthetics of the app a great deal. The app has an adaptable widget and a tablet surface.

Verdict

TweetCaster is an amazing Twitter application, one which has tons of practical uses. You can individually organize notifications and even make use of the practical internal browser. One thing you might miss is the push button. However, the developers have managed to add a lot of function into the application. Overall, TweetCaster Pro developers have done a splendid job and the app is one of the best in the market today. While Carbon and Falcon Pro are nice apps, they could definitely take some pointers from TweetCaster.

February 29, 2020
PUBG Mobile Season 11 Release Date Confirmed By Tencent

Popular mobile FPS shooter PUBG Mobile’s Season 11 is releasing very soon on both Android and iOS. It will bring with it new content and a brand new Royale Pass. Tencent revealed that Season 11 of PUBG Mobile would begin on January 11, and players from across the globe are excited to see what the game will have to offer. We’ve also started learning about what will and will not come included in the nearing PUBG update.

PUBG Mobile Season 11

The new Royal Pass for PUBG Mobile will launch on Friday, January 10 – and players will get a glimpse of what’s to come. The Pass will include an assortment of new items that players can unlock through the tier system. We also expect to see new weapons and some changes to made to the mechanics of the game with the forthcoming game update. The game will not have any significant map changes – and the highly anticipated Erangel 2.0 will not be available after the update.

Erangel 2.0 Map

Fans are a little disappointed. The map is still undergoing development, and we should see it live in a few months. Tencent confirmed the status of Erangel 2.0 via a tweet from the PUBGM support team. The dev team intends to get every detail right before releasing the map to the public. Erangel 2.0 is available to play in other versions of PUBG but has yet to launch on mobile. There are some changes between the different PUBG versions, and it looks like Tencent intends to keep a level of parity and maintain the games’ novelty moving forward.

PUBG Erangel 2.0 Map

Tencent Esports Director James Yang, in an interview in 2019, said that the mobile and PC versions of the game share the same vision and values. He stated that the PUBGM team remains focused on delivering the original PC versions’ core excitement to mobile. The team can learn from the original game’s successes and benefit from those resources. Regardless of how the upcoming updates are carried out, Mr. Yang assures the fans that they will only experience the best. While it doesn’t sound like the Erangel 2.0 map will be available in PUBG Mobile this week, it should arrive sometime soon.

PUBG Mobile Season 11

PUBG Mobile’s Season 11 will also come with some other changes that could make the game much more intense. Beta testers have been talking about the Blue Zone moving faster and being harder to outrun. There is also news about base level issues in the game, and testers say that the team is fixing the lag problems that have loomed the game for months. Models of the new weapons have been leaked. Fans are expecting the introduction of the DBS Shotgun on both Android and iOS.

Tencent has yet to reveal all the details about the rollout of PUBG Mobile Season 11, and aside from confirming that the Royale Pass will be available on Friday, January 10, not much else is has been revealed. An extensive update will go live with Season 11, and players can expect downtime and server maintenance on January 9. Players will want to keep an eye on the PUBGM’s social media handles over the next few days, since any news concerning server downtime should be shared.

February 20, 2020
Voot App for Android TV Apk Free Download Guide

Need to watch your favorite television show but you can’t carry your idiot box with you. Not to worry, get your television in hand. Get access to your favorite shows whenever you want.

The Voot App is here. One can easily download the app on his smartphone or Android device for a better television experience accessible from anywhere. This free Voot for Android TV Apk Download Guide will guide you through the download process of the Voot App on your device. It is 100% safe and virus free.

Voot App Description

Voot Application is a renowned TV mobile application that needs an Android platform to work. It lets you watch your favorite television shows on any Android device. It is easy to use and has a huge selection of TV shows of different genre comedy, drama, action, etc.

You can get over here to watch a missed episode of the popular “Kausauti Zindagi Kay“or see the unmatched Virat Kohli hitting a century on a live cricket match. Live streaming of all the TV shows, Sports shows and Movies are available here for free.

Why Voot?

Fast buffering makes the Voot App the best application among all the other mobile TV applications available in the market. It works smoothly with no errors and interruptions that lets you watch your favorite shows hassle-free.

It has vast content available in High Definition too. You can adjust the resolution according to your mobile data limit and have fun whenever you get bored.

Voot App is available in different languages such as Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Bengali, etc. One can download it according to his native preference and get entertained.

To help you and aid you in any difficulty, there is an in-built FAQ section in the app that will give an instant solution to all your queries and problems.

Ways to download Voot App on your Android Device or Smartphone

Firstly, you can download the Voot App directly from the Google Play Store app of your Android device. The easiest way with no malware or virus problem.

Secondly, you can download the APK file of the Voot App form any authentic website to your Android Device or Smartphone. After this, locate the file on your device using the file manager. Next, agree to the Terms and Conditions of the app and install it in no time.

Note: Do check that you have on the downloading from an unknown source option on your device. Otherwise, the installation will not proceed and an error will occur.

Conclusion

The popularity of the Voot App makes its developer ensure the proper functioning of the application. The interface is getting better day by day with each update and with its easy to use interface there is no doubt one who loves to watch television can resist from using it.

An increasing number of users is what shows the success of this application. Entertainment is the purpose and the Voot App serves it well. Quickly download it to watch your ideal shows and Enjoy!!!

February 19, 2020
These 8 Celebrity Doppelgangers on TikTok Will Have You Seeing Double

The most trending thing today in every kid’s talk is TikTok. It provides a framework; kids can play and create video content on it. It gives them a platform to show up their talent in front of the great audience, which otherwise might not be possible. It has actually transformed many lives.

The hot topic nowadays that goes on TikTok is about some celebrity doppelgangers. Some people are gaining a huge fan following due to their resemblance to celebrities. They are among the hot discussions. From Billie Eilish to Camila Cabello and Ariana Grande, their doppelgangers sing their songs on TikTok.

Here is the list of 8 celebrity doppelgangers on TikTok

Celina Sharma

This almost-a-star looks like Camila Cabello. She isn’t from Havana, but an Australian. She shared a lot of short videos singing Camila’s songs. Her eyes, lips, bone structure, and body coloring is believed to be very similar to the pop star singer- Camila Cabello. She has gained a lot of followers and popularity on TikTok. Some even call her Shawmila’s offspring.

Alyssa McKay

Dove Cameron, best known for his big blue eyes and long blonde locks, Alyssa has got just that. Viewers generally mistake her for Cameron. She too acts on TikTok, paying tribute to her long lost sister, which Dove did in the scenes from Liv and Maddie.

Paige Neimann

This TikTok star has the utmost similarity with Ariana Grande. Paige has more than 4 million followers to date. She even replaced Ariana in one of her concerts, even without anyone noticing it. Her winged eyeliner and ponytail give more of Ariana’s looks.

Raven

This TikTok star’s pout, nose, and ocean eyes are very similar to the Billie Eilish. She is aware of her looks and recently announced herself to be a blend of Lil Xan, Eilish and Amanda Seyfried. Raiven posts a number of videos, comparing herself with the pop stars. She has gained a lot of popularity doing that.

Brendan Radatz

This famous TikToker is unique in his looks. His face resembles that of Nick Jonas and has a very similar body structure to that of Mendes. He calls himself a blend of Nick Jonas and Shawn Mendes. He even blended the two stars’ songs and acted on it. It showed a blend of two people acting on a blend of two star’s songs.

Vampy Jordan

This TikTok star’s facial looks, hairstyles, and cheekbones look very much like Johnny Depp. He basically transformed his account into Depp’s appreciation Site. He enacts a lot of movie’s famous scenes on TikTok and has gained huge popularity.

A Starbucks barista named Sean: @fridasakaj uploaded a video with her friends. They rolled up the window at Starbucks when a young man pops his head out to give them their drinks. So, there are officially two Harry Styles now.

Maria

Now let me tell you about the most surprising doppelganger on TikTok. The TikTok- @maresclop looks so similar to Emma Wattson, that no one! Seriously no one can tell differences among them. They are so same that even Maria enacts some of her scenes from Harry Potter. No one can distinguish between their looks, except by seeing their acting capabilities.

We hope that after reading the article, you are excited to check out all of them out and of course more celebrity doppelgangers.

February 19, 2020