Android One was launched with a lot of anticipation by Google in an attempt to broad base the OS among the masses in emerging markets. The idea was to provide an affordable package of handset plus the OS such that users get to experience stock Android. Google has recognized the issues caused by fragmentation over the past 3 years and by committing to send updates directly, it hoped to bypass the laxity and delays associated with OEMs rolling out the updates. Google launched the Android One…
The battle for supremacy and popularity rages on between the iOS and Android community. While it is ultimately the choice of the user as to which platform is good or suitable for him, this write up focuses on key aspects that gives Android the edge over the iOS. So without further ado, let's get started: a) The first aspect is choice. Today, you can buy an Android smart phone from a plethora of choices you have and each has its own features that the user can compare and then decide. While…
Even though smart phones are, well, smart and have made our lives much easier in ways we did not realize we could be helped with, there are still some things that might be small things but can get annoying if had to be done repeatedly, like turning on and off your device repeatedly. If you are tired off your device only for a second, if your lock key is hard to reach, if your power button is broken then an app called the Gravity Screen can solve these issues by liberating you from the usage of…
I am sure that everyone who is reading this article has been a victim to their phones unexpectedly ringing during an important meeting or at the movies or during a lecture, at some place where it was not suppose to start ringing, thus, causing disturbance everywhere and embarrassment to self all thanks to a minor mind slip. This tiny little mind slip might have even led to some not so tiny problems like making a bad first impression on a new client, getting kicked out of the lecture or in…
The wait for the Android L update has got longer. Contrary to expectations of Nexus 4,7,5 and 10 users, the update has not arrived. The reason has been attributed to a few bugs discovered that are draining the battery sooner than later. Google is obviously perturbed by this and wants to iron them out before commencing with the roll out of the update. Android L Battery Boost – An Attraction Readers will recollect that apart from the Material Design and other visual aspects related to the…
The Android L represents one of the biggest updates ever from Google as far as OS is concerned. It is expected to provide excellent visual interface, thanks to its Material Design and intelligent use of transitions, grids and whitespaces. It is also expected to improve user experience and bring about the much needed consistency of Android use that Google has been striving hard all along but have not been able to bring about till now. The ultimate result is a win-win situation for Google, app…
The roll out of the Android Lollipop has finally begun. After a hiccup when Google wanted to resolve the battery draining issue, the process has begun in right earnest. As expected, the rollout would be implemented on most of the Nexus devices, if the announcement on the Twitter account of Android is anything to go by. The definition of most Nexus gadgets refers to the Nexus 4, 5, 7 and this is for both 2012 as well as the 2013 versions and Nexus 10. Slow And Easy Does It The update will be…
As our lives struggle to keep pace with technology, a lot of us become victims of acute stress because the days when people used to sit on the porch, enjoy some iced tea and a cigar, are too damn rare for most of us to remember. Gone are the days when people had little to worry about, where people were more at peace with themselves and their lives, when people were not under the constant pressure of competition, in everything – from career to getting a good table at the restaurant. There is…
Today’s review is for a very specific audience. It is for those who either already own an Asus Zenwatch or are planning to buy the amazing wearable device. It is about Asus Zenwatch Manager which is a companion app to your ASUS ZenWatch that provides advanced smart phone integration and extended functionality, enabling you to get the most out of your wearable device. ASUS ZenWatch Manager helps you set up your ZenWatch, change the watch face to match your personal style, and use a variety…
Google is at it again. It has come out with yet another app for messaging for smart phones and it is intriguing why it would seek to confuse its users by doing so. You already have the Hangouts app as well as the Android default app for messaging doing duty and certainly did not need a new app for the same purpose, surely? What is more frustrating is the release of such apps with redundant features and nothing exciting or new to show off. Google Messenger – Restricted In Its Appeal The…
