Swap the Box – An Engaging Android Puzzle Game

Swap the Box – An Engaging Android Puzzle Game

Android is all about apps and games, a world so diversified that the extremities range from business and utility apps to the most simple, yet stupendous game. We have discussed about nerdy games such as QuizUp and 2048, and about action games such as Death Moto and its likes. We have also witnessed high grossing games like Angry Birds and Flappy Bird built for Android platform – Simplistic game engine but the gameplay is highly captivating. There are free apps/games and there are those…

Which Smartphones Do Obama and Other World Leaders Use?

Which Smartphones Do Obama and Other World Leaders Use?

World leaders live in the public eye. In spite of that, most people have no idea which type of smartphone their country’s leader uses. Do country leaders use smartphones? Which kind of apps do they use? Who are they allowed to contact? The Guardian recently investigated and published a report on which world leaders use which phones. Here’s what they found: Barack Obama – Blackberry Obama is probably the most recognizable world leader. It makes sense that most people already know that…

Breaking Down the Critical Reception of Nokia X

Breaking Down the Critical Reception of Nokia X

Nokia was quite optimistic and hopeful with their business plans regarding the Nokia X, first mobile by Nokia based on Android platform. We have been discussing the specifications and other aspects of Nokia X for the past few months, and speculating on its possible impact in the existing market. What drew tremendous attention of most enthusiasts is the fact that this is the first Android based mobile by Nokia, and it is aimed at bridging the gap between high end Asha range and the low end Lumia…

2048 – A Number Puzzle Game That Never Ceases to Bore

2048 – A Number Puzzle Game That Never Ceases to Bore

We have discussed about intellectual games such as QuizUp and likes, in the past. Rumor has it that these games are made only for the geeks, but take it from me that even the most extreme among enthusiasts would find 2048 interesting. 2048 is essentially a number puzzle game for your Android device that has the potential to keep you engaged for hours. How to Play It is primarily a puzzle game where the player needs to merge tiles with same numbers to form a single tile with a larger…

Stay Stress-Free About Your Privacy With Keepsafe Photo Locker On Your Android device

Stay Stress-Free About Your Privacy With Keepsafe Photo Locker On Your Android device

If there is one thing that viewers look for in your device, it is undoubtedly the gallery in most cases. Apparently, it becomes difficult to stop them from seeing media files in our device. How convenient it would be to have an advanced app taking care of this issue at hand? Well there have been considerable developments in this regard but it is always advisable to opt for the best. Hide Pictures – KeepSafe vault is a photo vault that ensures safety of our gallery in the hands of other…

Android OS Will Receive A Minor Update In the Form of KitKat 4.4.3

Android OS Will Receive A Minor Update In the Form of KitKat 4.4.3

NEWSPEAK According to recent reports, Google is all set to release an update for its Android platform, Android 4.4.3. It was first revealed through the leak of a changelog, which seemed like a normal one but it wasn’t. But to our dismay, this update is primarily meant for bug fixes and other such errors. DETAILS To start with, the major update that Android is bringing in is ‘mm-qcamera-daemon’ crash fix. The early reports were via ‘LlabTooFer’, an established and well-connected ROM…

Top 5 April Fools’ Day Jokes from the Android World

Top 5 April Fools’ Day Jokes from the Android World

April Fools’ Day is turning into the most important marketing day of the year for tech companies. 2014 was no exception. Here’s what crazy stuff was announced on April 1, 2014 in the world of Android: 5) OPPO O-Lenses As a contact lens wearer, I get excited anytime I hear about contact lens technology and HUD-type stuff. OPPO announced their new O-Lenses as part of their April Fools’ Day joke. The lenses are “meticulously designed to absolute exactitude using an intricate mesh of…

Samsung and Apple Prepare for Patent War Number 2

Samsung and Apple Prepare for Patent War Number 2

Samsung and Apple are two of the world’s largest and most powerful tech companies. Back in 2012, they waged one of the fiercest and most expensive patent wars in world history. That war ended with Samsung paying over $1 billion to Apple due to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S3 kind of looked like an iPhone. Summer of 2014 will see another patent war between the two giants. Apple recently launched a patent infringement suit against Samsung claiming that Samsung’s software and…

AOSP-Based Nokia X Unveils Its Security Features

AOSP-Based Nokia X  Unveils Its Security Features

Ever felt the insecurity of others using our smartphone? – Uninvited individuals going through personal data, in the name of checking the device! Undoubtedly, many would agree that a strong and reliable security system in a smartphone is always an advantage. Our personal data and important files will not only be safe from other users but will also be secure in the storage. As we have been discussing in our previous topics, Nokia X is built on Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and is not…

Monster Blade – A Satisfying Mix of Fantasy and Slasher Action for Android Gamers

Monster Blade – A Satisfying Mix of Fantasy and Slasher Action for Android Gamers

Elves and dragons have always been the fantasy of many gamers. Besides, there aren’t too many slasher games on Android where we can slice and dice enemies to our heart’s content. A fantasy world filled with dragons and mythical monsters, action-packed gameplay and a role-playing element; what more can an enthusiast possibly ask for. We have seen the prowess and performance of Capcom’s Monster Hunter and the iOS oriented Infinity Blade in the past. Monster Blade draws significant cues from…

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