Individual manufacturers have always customized the Android OS according to their desire, especially because it’s open for every developer to work on. On the contrary, we have never noticed any manufacturer giving any credit to Google. The situation has changed now and Google seems to have woken up to bring in some action. News Excerpts Reportedly, Google has made it mandatory for all mobile makers to feature the sentence “Powered By Android” on the boot up screen of their devices.…
We have been discussing lately on the process of updating Samsung Galaxy smartphones to the latest Android OS, KitKat. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update is officially not released for Samsung Galaxy Note, but users with model number GT-N7000 can now update their device OS by flashing the Lightning custom ROM. According to the developer’s team of Android, the Lightning Custom ROM comes with a multi-window support, over-the-air update support and floating window support and is supposedly…
It is a customary trend that we develop an attraction towards a particular browser and keep using it for browsing purpose till we have access to it. Desktop browsers such as Firefox, Chrome and Opera are among the prevalent ones and most users today are used to either one of the three. It is due to our preferences towards aspects like user interface, smoothness, speed and visuals, we decide to stick to a particular browser and regularly use it. On the contrary, the browsers for mobile devices…
The new HTC One (M8) was recently revealed by HTC in New York City. The revealing was more of a formality. The internet has already been poring over HTC M8 features, screenshots, and rumors for months. The HTC M8 is currently available in the UK and will soon be available in North America. If you’re thinking of getting a brand new smartphone this month, then be sure to read through our list of the top 5 best HTC M8 features: Sleek metal casing and design One of the biggest complaints…
There aren’t many big-name iPhone-exclusive apps out there today. Until recently, Timehop was one of the biggest iPhone-exclusive apps out there. Finally, Timehop has made its way to Android and is now available for free on the Google Play Store? What is it? Timehop is an app that lets you peek into your social media past. Want to see what you posted on Facebook three years ago? Timehop lets you instantly skip back to that date. Want to check your first tweet? Your first…
CryptoCurrencies are one of the most unique innovations of the past few years. Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency but it’s certainly not the only one. CryptoCurrencies need to be mined in order to use. Mining a single Bitcoin requires a phenomenal amount of processing power and time, which is why most people join mining pools. Some people, however, create their own pools using botnets and malware. And unfortunately, a group has recently begun to target Android apps and…
Are you thinking of switching to the Samsung Galaxy S line? If so, then you have a choice in front of you: pay a lot of money (on contract or off) for a brand new Galaxy S5 or take advantage of the lower cost Galaxy S4. Many cell providers are offering $49 or even $0 Galaxy S4 smartphones with a two year contract in preparation for the release of the Galaxy S5. Which Galaxy S should you buy? Is the Galaxy S5 really all that different from the Galaxy S4? Today, I’m going to answer those…
We have been discussing about Android wear, Google smartwatch and Moto 360 all this while and now we are getting updates on the anticipated user interface of the Android wear. Few days back the specifications weren’t clear and enthusiasts could only gather as much as info available in the developer’s site. Come to think of it, the market is indeed rapidly growing and our anticipations about the Android wear are being validated. Newspeak A developer’s version of the Android is…
The much awaited HTC one M8 has finally made it to the market and we’ve got the impressive first impressions of this device. Now it makes even more sense as to why they keep tagging around by saying ‘Quietly Brilliant’. This marvelous device is an official successor of one of the most well-built Android phones; the flagship HTC One smartphone by HTC. Although many features were leaked and published prior to its release, we are getting a better picture now that we have it in our hands.…
This tutorial will demonstrate a dedicated step by step process of installing Carbon custom ROM. The update guide is compatible with S4 mini model numbers 19190 and 19195 and also, it brings a customized version of the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. Carbon custom ROM is one of the famous and recognized Android firmware, known for its looks and functionality. You might be bewildered after knowing that this update is exclusively based on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but do not worry. Soon there will be…
