The unprecedented success of the smart phone owes a lot to the business tools and apps facilitated by operating systems like the Android. People are thrilled to carry out normal business activities on the go and are no longer constrained by location or space. Android has been the engine behind the tremendous popularity of smart phones through its apps. But there are also other business tools within Android that you must know as under: 1) Printing With the advent of the 4.4 version of…
Change is always difficult and when you have to change or adapt to a different technology, it is all the more challenging. We are all generally creatures of routine and most of us are not very enthusiastic to rock the boat. I was more adventurous 3 years back when I changed to a Windows Phone and the first month was pretty tough. But after using it for more than 2 years now and after experiencing two huge updates, I am quite happy I undertook that change. Now I have switched back to Android…
For most people, switching from Windows Phone to Android is a joyous experience. There are plenty of apps to download and a diverse range of phones from which to choose. But for some people, the grass is always greener on the other side. Such was the case with Phandroid writer Joe Fedewa who complained about a number of Android faults after switching from Windows Phone 8.1 Joe, for what it’s worth, was initially an Android user who became a Windows Phone user three years ago. Then, Joe…
Last month, Amazon announced its first smartphone: the Fire Phone. The phone is built around Amazon’s services. If you like watching movies, reading books, and streaming TV shows from Amazon, then the Fire Phone could be your next favorite smartphone. Unfortunately, the Fire Phone also lacks some of the high-end tech specs that make today’s Android devices so attractive. The Fire Phone does not have a 1080p screen, for example. Users are restricted to AT&T (although you can…
Every so often, the internet hears a story about a phone catching on fire. Last month, a Redditor named TweektheGeek posted on R/Android complaining about his Galaxy S4. TweektheGeek was lying asleep in bed when he reached over and felt his Galaxy S4, which was charging using a certified Samsung charger and cable. The Galaxy S4 was so hot that it woke him up. The “smoldering” phone had not yet caught on fire, but it was too hot to handle. TweektheGeek grabbed a shirt, placed his…
Samsung’s Tizen has been in development for several years. Tizen is Samsung’s Linux-based operating system that could replace Android on its flagship smartphones within the next year. Before releasing Tizen on the Note and Galaxy lineup of devices, Samsung is testing it on devices like the Samsung Z. The Samsung Z was initially scheduled for release this summer in Russia. However, Samsung has announced that the release of the Samsung Z has been pushed back. Samsung did not explain…
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.…
