The problem of inadequate security and vulnerability on the Android platform has been dogging the minds of analysts and followers of this platform for some time now. Right from the time Avast made its disclosure about the ‘factory reset’ not being effective and data retrieval from used phones was possible, Google has been trying to tighten up security on this flexible platform. Discovery of the SmsPay It is therefore with some worry that the flagging of a mysterious app called the…
Many users of Android Wear smart watches have loved this gadget for the ultra modern convenience and ease of using it. However, they have been feeling the need to also play games and wanted the luxury of being able to download them from the Google Play apps market. Finally, they can now have that facility, with one of the developers Unit 9 Games coming out with Swip 3. This is the very first one that has been designed purely for Android Wear smart watches. Now it does not matter which of…
Ever wonder what to do with the leftovers from last night’s dinner party? Or what meal to cook on a shoe string budget? Planning to invite guests over for lunch, or cooking a romantic meal for your loved one? Well, look no further. The BigOven app assists you with all these questions, and more! The app provides the user with over 250,000 recipes to browse through, along with a meal planning calendar and a Grocery List section. It also allows you to browse recipes through filters like…
Planning your vacations for the year? Well, in that case, there’s a heck of a lot of planning ahead of you that goes into choosing the location, where you’re going to stay, what are the sights and scenes you’re going to visit, etc. Whether you’re going with family or friends, the process is quite tedious. Now, to make that process a little more enjoyable and not to mention, easier, is Gogobot! Gogobot is one of the most gorgeous and helpful apps to help you plan your…
Wanelo is an app that derives its name from a mash up of the words ‘want’, ‘need’ and ‘love’- something that truly defines its mission. This unique Android app is enabled by an online community that lets its members share information along with photographs about products on their shopping wish lists or that they’ve already purchased. It’s similar to Pinterest but with a more focussed outlook. Wanelo has over 300,000 stores and boutiques selling their products on the app-…
With over 3 billion active users and this number growing even as this post is being written, the Android OS has emerged as the most in demand platform for mobile gadgets. But most people are unable to optimize usage of such an operating system due to lack of knowledge of its full potential and just manage to scrape its surface. This post is to acquaint you with some of the tips that can make your experience of using Android even better. These tips are for reference and you need to keep in mind…
The battle between the titans has just got bigger with the finalization of the deal between IBM and Apple. Yes, the Android/iOS battle has been raging for a while now with both Google and Apple sparring at each other through definitive launches and newer versions of their platforms. However, though this deal between IBM and Apple does give Apple the edge in terms of enterprise business, it is not the end for Google by any stretch of imagination. It may at best be described a setback for Google…
If you’re a musician – vocalist, guitarist or even a DJ, here are 2 apps that you must download and try out to take your music production experience to the next level: Mobile Metronome If you play a musical instrument, you’ll know that timing and keeping to the beat comes with a lot of practice. In order to do this, one must use a metronome to practice. Here enters Mobile Metronome to your rescue! You can find three main settings for the tempo: the buttons of “+” are used to…
Always had a problem with math? Or just plain lazy? Either way, you will absolutely love these 2 calculator apps that will make your life so much easier! Discount Calculator by mmapps mobile If you’re out window shopping and see a sale sign hanging on the mannequin peering at you, the first thing that pops into your mind is ‘how much will I save?’ Well, you can rush into the store armed with just your android-powered handset or tablet and the Discount Calculator app by mmapps…
As you probably already know, the LG G3 has officially been rooted. Now that one of the world’s most powerful smartphones has been rooted, it’s time to figure out some cool things to do with it. One member of the XDA Developers Forum recently posted a tutorial explaining how to increase the speaker volume of the LG G3 after rooting it. Want to increase the speaker volume of your LG G3? Follow the tutorial listed below. Requirements 1) Rooted LG G3 2) File manager app with root…
