Have you ever looked at a blank white wall in your home and thought about getting a projector? If so, then you’ll like this new Android-running projector from Touchjet. Touchjet first debuted its mini projector called TouchPico at CES 2014. Today, Touchjet unveiled its IndieGoGo campaign to fully fund the TouchPico and release it for retail sale. The projector is about the size of a Note 3, although a little thicker around the middle. It runs Android and includes Wi-Fi…
The LG G3 is an amazing new smartphone that recently debuted in the United States after shattering sales records in South Korea. Despite being only a few weeks old, the American versions of the LG G3 have already been successfully rooted. Thanks to the intelligent folks over at the XDA Developers Forum, we now have a working LG G3 root for Verizon and AT&T. The rooting method appears to be simple – at least compared to other complicated rooting methods out there today. All…
A few days ago, Google announced that Chromecast mirroring was now available on a select number of devices. Unfortunately, there were only about a dozen devices included in that list. What about the rest of us Android users? Thankfully, it didn’t take long for a talented developer to introduce Chromecast mirroring to even more devices. Thanks to this developer, you can now enjoy Chromecast mirroring on devices that are not officially supported. That talented developer is r3pwn, who…
If you’re an Android user, then you’ve probably noticed your phone doesn’t look like the “pure” Android you see on Nexus devices. Unless, of course, you’re a Nexus owner. Samsung, HTC, and other manufacturers all modify Android with their own customizations. They change the UI, the default apps, and almost all aesthetic elements of your Android device. Fortunately, there are a number of easy ways to remove these customizations. Yes, one of those ways is to root your device.…
Times are different now. Today you can play the same games on the console as well as on mobiles. That line of distinction which separated the two has blurred significantly. Now Google has even better plans for Android as the TV platform. Android TV will replace Google TV. This was announced at the Google I/O and through this initiative; the TV set in your living room will become like a mobile device. Rich graphics in your living room Android developers can now make applications for this TV…
Gaming is a popular activity with both adults and children. The plethora of highly interactive games that are available today in both desktop and mobile formats present a multitude of choices for the avid gamer. However, for a rich gaming experience, the PC or the mobile phone needs to have a robust graphics card with excellent processing power. Only then can the games be enjoyed to the fullest. Gaming manufacturers and mobile phone makers have been quick to exploit the potential of gaming…
There is no doubt that the Android platform has surged ahead in popularity and demand. The sales of smart phones being run with this platform is sufficient proof. It is significant that its market share penetration has straddled both the business and consumer segments. This needs to be viewed in perspective of the fact that the Chrome OS has not been able to make headway beyond consumers who are looking for an affordable option. Chromebooks has been able to address a market that looked for a…
Smart phones today have become very popular and are in demand with many new brands being launched almost every day. It is not difficult to understand the reasons for this. When you can get a much bigger screen display, sharper resolution, fast internet connectivity and robust computing power in one gadget at an affordable price, who would not want to take it? But wait. That is not all. You also have one of the best operating systems like the Android running these devices as well as other…
The LG G3 has officially arrived in the United States after months of anticipation. The LG G3 broke sales records in Korea and toppled the long-standing Galaxy S5 at the top of the sales charts. Will it have the same success stateside? Probably. The LG G3 is a fantastic Android smartphone and without a doubt one of the best Android phones ever made. With a magnificent QuadHD screen, powerful processing, and a surprisingly strong battery life, there’s a lot to love about the LG…
Now that the announcement has been made by Google about Android L, the comparison exercises have started in right earnest. The existing Kit Kat is being compared with the new and promising Android L. After reviewing some recent developments, we are happy to join the bandwagon as well and bring to you a comprehensive analysis of features presented in the developer preview version of the Android L released at the Google I/O, a month back. Evaluating Key Factors We are evaluating the two…
