If you aren’t in school and you are reading this, then I’m afraid what you are about to read is going to make you jealous. Well, that is assuming you’re not a teacher of course. Although PingPong is an Android app that may sound like a fun game to wile away your time, it is actually what can only be dubbed as every teacher’s fabled elixir. PingPong is an Android app created for the students and teachers. It is essentially one of the best tools that will set the tone of the class and…
Social Sharing is on the high and what’s a better way to share things in the World Wide Web than doing it with a visual touch? If your answer is still in a negative, try checking out what ‘We Heart It’ has in store for you and prepare to change your mind, for the fervent photographer or for the amateur Joe who takes pleasure in all kinds of imagery, We heart It is an Android app that’s meant for everyone. The We Heart It app is simple in concept and sophisticated in its execution. It…
Unlimited data plans are difficult to find these days, which is why almost every Android user out there needs to worry about their data consumption. You probably already know how to monitor data usage on Android: go to your Settings menu and look for Data Usage. Today, I’m going to show you a much faster and easier way to monitor data usage directly from your notifications shade. Step 1) Download and install an app called NetLive, which works on Android 2.3+ devices Step 2) After…
If you listen to your Android in the car, then you know how annoying it is to receive a notification. If your sound is on, then the received notification will silence your music for 1-2 seconds before resuming. Obviously, there are times when this is useful – like when you receive a phone call. But there are other times when it’s just annoying – like on a ten minute drive to the gym. If you want to silence these notifications and keep your music playing, then I’ve got the easy…
Most Android lock screens are boring. The only “game” you get to play is typing in your pattern lock or PIN code. Fortunately, there’s now an easy way to spice up your lock screen: play mini games. You can now play mini games on your lock screen and enjoy high-quality entertainment without ever unlocking your phone. These unique new minigames will appeal to a niche group of users. Sure, most people will take the extra half second to unlock their phone before they launch into a game.…
Accurately budgeting a vacation is nearly impossible. There are almost always hidden charges and fees somewhere along the way. From extra baggage fees to the “couvert” charge at European restaurants, travel is rarely cheap. Today, I’m going to show you how to keep track of your travel expenses no matter where you go using a simple Android app. Step 1) Download and install an app called Trip Budget, which is free from the Google Play Store Step 2) Open the app and play around with…
The next generation of smartphones was announced today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Samsung revealed its eagerly-anticipated Galaxy S5 smartphone, setting off a whole new wave of “iPhone versus Galaxy” comparison articles. Here’s one more article for you. Today, I’m going to tell you about one side of the Samsung versus Apple debate and show you why the Galaxy S5 is better than the iPhone. If you want to see the other side, you can read why the iPhone will dominate the…
The Galaxy S5 is officially here and we’ve got the scoop on its hottest features. Here are some of the surprising features included on the latest Galaxy S5: 6) It’s waterproof Lost in all the hype around the fingerprint and heart rate sensors was the fact that the Galaxy S5 will be waterproof. The phone will be IP67 certified against dust and water damage, which is the same certification received by the Galaxy S4 Active. The S4 Active was regularly pictured sitting in a fishbowl of…
As the world expected, Samsung revealed the Galaxy S5 at a press conference earlier this morning at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. Right off the bat, we can tell you that there are a couple new exciting features, including a fingerprint sensor and a heart-rate monitor. Will users care about these features? We’ll have to wait to find out. Another important feature is that the Galaxy S5 will still be made of plastic. The plastic case is a divisive source among users. Some…
Every few months, Google seems to unveil some hare-brained scheme. These schemes range from floating internet-supplying balloons over developing countries to putting magical glasses on the faces of normal people. Project Tango isn’t as earth-changing as the internet balloons idea, but it does have enormous potential. It could change the way you use your Android phone and transform the way you look at the world around you. What is Project Tango? Project Tango is a smartphone that senses…
