Every day, smartphone users around the world make the switch to Android from iPhone or vice versa. On most days, nobody cares about that switch. But when you’re a writer for Forbes.com, making the switch – and writing about it – is a pretty big deal. That’s exactly what Forbes writer Patrick Moorhead recently did. Patrick has owned a number of iPhones and Androids over the years – so rest assured this is not a blind Apple fanboy talking about Android issues that don’t really…
Reddit has been one of the internet’s most popular websites for several years. It’s frequently in the top 50 most-visited sites on Alexa (when I just checked right now, it was number 37). In spite of those accomplishments, Reddit has never had an official app. That is, until now. Earlier this month, Reddit acquired Alien Blue, which was one of the most popular unofficial Reddit apps out there. Immediately after acquiring the app, Reddit turned around and launched it as an official…
Facebook Messenger was forced onto us earlier this year. Over the summer, Facebook made it impossible to send and receive messages over the default Facebook app. You had to download Messenger instead (or use a clever workaround). People were scared of Messenger. The app came with some frightening permissions – like the ability to call your contacts without your explicit permission. And now at least one security researcher has come out and said it: Facebook Messenger is spyware in…
If you are someone whose life revolves around Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Power Point, you have found your app best friend forever. With it you can edit your existing documents through your smart phones no matter where you are. Bid farewell to carrying your bulky laptop everywhere because you are someone who could need it anytime to make changes to your documents. I know how annoying it can be to carry so much weight around just in case you need to edit something at the last minute.…
So you have Android battery life problems. You’ve probably read a few articles about easy ways to save Android battery life – like turning off your super-accurate location sensor or reducing screen brightness. But changing your location settings sucks – it vastly reduces the functionality of many good apps, like fitness trackers. So what should you really do to solve battery life problems and identify the root causes behind your problems? Here are a few ideas: Install…
Have you ever laid in bed at night, hoping to fall asleep but really just staring at the roof or mindlessly playing with your phone? I’d be extremely surprised if that’s never happened to you. Most people have had trouble falling asleep for some reason or another. Anyways, if you’re having trouble falling asleep every night, then your Android phone may have the answer. Here are 5 Android apps that help you fall asleep: 5) Nature Sounds & White Noise Nature Sounds & White…
A new Android malware threat is making its way around the internet today. That Android malware may have the ability to bypass Google Play Store malware scanners and also hide itself in online images. The new malware technique was demonstrated by a mobile security researcher named Axelle Apvrille, who works for Fortinet, along with reverse engineer Ange Albertini. Both researchers presented their report at Black Hat Europe in Amsterdam on Thursday, where they displayed a proof-of-concept and…
It is a cat and mouse game always with hackers coming up with newer ways to get around security and firewalls in order to infiltrate malware. Both Google and Apple have been very proactive in installing robust security systems and features on their smart phones and they have been able to contain this menace to a great extent. Latest Security Breach Technique Is Cause For Concern However, the latest technique adopted by hackers is something that is worrying. It enables them to even hide…
The Motorola Nexus 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are two of the biggest phablets of phall 2014. But which one is better than the other? Which one deserves to be crowned the best phablet of 2014? Today, we’re comparing the two phones head to head to help you decide which one is best for your needs. Read our comparison of the Galaxy Note 4 and the iPhone 6 Plus here! Display Most people who buy tablets care deeply about their displays. After all, if you’re getting a bigger screen, you might as…
If you have just upgraded to Kit Kat or bought a phone that has Kit Kat as the OS, you must be undergoing a lovely user experience. But hang on! What if you can now upgrade to the latest OS from Google and get to enjoy an even better interface and other features associated with the Android L or Android Lollipop? Indeed, after much anticipation and hype about it, the Android Lollipop has finally been launched with Nexus devices. However, Google has made it clear that it would upgrade other…
