Typing is a valuable skill. Everybody knows how to type these days, but most people don’t know how to type that well. That’s particularly true on mobile devices, where virtual keyboards and fat fingers rarely get along. But if you want to show off your mobile typing skills, then I have a great app recommendation for you. That app is called The Typist and it was created by an XDA Developers Forum member named bloggert. The Typist measures your typing speed in words per minute and…
Google Now has lots of cool tips and tricks that most Android users don’t use. The “find my parking spot” tip is one of those. Today, I’m going to show you how to use Google Now to remember where you parked your car. This feature, by the way, just arrived with the latest Google Now update, so don’t feel bad if you’ve never used it before. Step 1) Park your car Step 2) Get out and do what you need to do Step 3) Come back to the parking lot and ask Google “Ok Google,…
Are you an app developer? Do you want to make millions of dollars? Of course you do. Making millions through app development takes a little bit of luck and a lot of skill. Some apps make millions purely through luck, while others rely on skilled development teams and expert programmers. However, most types of successful Android apps have a few things in common. Here are a few common traits we’ve noticed when it comes to developing winning Android apps: 5) Aesthetically pleasing People…
The Nexus 5 has lots of strengths, but like most modern smartphones, battery life isn’t one of them. The Nexus 5 holds a 2300 mAh battery which drains quickly when you’re using your bright display and processor-intensive tasks. Today, I’m going to show you how to squeeze extra battery life from your Nexus 5 and maximize your daily usage: 5) Enable ART ART is a little-used function that is gaining popularity. The Nexus 5 is one of the few devices that supports ART – or Android…
Flappy Bird and 2048 are two of the most infamous games released over the past few months. Flappy Bird is ridiculously difficult and inarguably stupid, while 2048 requires a little more skill and intelligence but is still incredibly frustrating. That’s why some diabolical madman created Flappy 48 – a game designed to be as frustrating as possible. Flappy 48 was created by XDA Developers Forum member sylsau. It perfectly blends Flappy Bird and 2048 together to create a game that is…
If you have recently read our coverage of the OnePlus One, then you know we’re excited about the upcoming device. We recently explained 4 reasons why the OnePlus One might be the best smartphone for you. Now, we’re going to burst your bubble a little bit and explain 4 reasons why the OnePlus One won’t be the perfect smartphone for everybody. 4) Cannot remove battery The OnePlus One battery features 3100mAh of output power – which should be enough to power the smartphone for an…
Android rooting is more popular today than it has ever been before. Of course, that has a lot to do with the fact that there are more Android users today than ever before, but the point remains the same. Why do people root their Androids? Why should you care about Android rooting? Here are our top 5 favorite benefits of Android rooting. Total backup control Today’s smartphones are really complicated. When something goes wrong, your smartphone may turn into a brick. When disaster…
Unless you’ve been avoiding every Android news blog in the world over the past few weeks, you’ve heard about the OnePlus One. The OnePlus One is the highly anticipated smartphone made by an “independent” smartphone company in China. That “independent” company has close ties to Oppo, but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is the phone’s price and tech specs. Priced at $299, the OnePlus One features world-class tech specs that rival any of the flagship phones…
Last week, Apple won a $119 million jury verdict against Samsung. Samsung was found guilty of infringing on three of Apple’s patents, including “quick links”, “slide to unlock” and “auto-complete”. $119 million is more than most people will ever make in their lifetimes. However, industry analysts claim that the patent victory for Apple will have a minimal impact on Samsung. There are two reasons why Android fans shouldn’t worry about this settlement. First, the…
One of the few downsides of online shopping is waiting several days to receive whatever you just bought. Google wants to make that problem a thing of the past with its Shopping Express service. Shopping Express is a same-day shipping service that has partnered with popular online retail stores like Costco and Staples. You buy something online, choose the Shopping Express option at checkout, and get your product before the end of the day. Sounds awesome, right? The only catch to this…
