If you use Google Now on your Android, then you’ve probably already noticed that it’s connected to your PC. In fact, Google Now knows whenever you use your Chrome account. When you’re signed into Chrome on your PC, Google Now remembers your search terms, map requests, and more. This usually goes on in the background without your explicit knowledge. Well now, Google Now is available as a Chrome extension on your PC. You can view and access Google Now just like you would access it on…
Do you own a BB10 device? Probably not. But if you do, then you’re probably disappointed about the woefully small Blackberry app store. That’s why Blackberry was smart enough to give BB10 the ability to install Android apps. That’s an impressive feat of engineering and it vastly improves the usefulness of your BB10 device. Today, we’re going to show you how to download and install Android apps onto your Blackberry. Just a few weeks ago, this process was ridiculously complicated…
With the advent of Android 4.4 KitKat last year, many became familiar with the term ‘Immersive Mode’ by now. An API that allows the user to utilize every pixel available on the device screen while viewing content. It essentially hides the basic UI such as the status bar and uses the whole screen space from one corner to the other, thus imparting a richer look to the visuals. This mode reduces the distraction caused by the notification bar and the navigation bar, by hiding them during the…
Towards the end of last year, Google Play was updated with a feature that allows users to upload PDF and EPUB files to their libraries from their devices. The upload process was via Gmail attachments or downloads and was accessible from any other device. Though this feature lured the likes of enthusiasts, Google boldly withdrew the same stating that it was experimental and it isn’t supposed to be out in that form. Google also declared that they will restore the same feature in a refined…
It was last September when Qualcomm announced the Toq smartwatch from their stable. They are certainly not the first ones to enter the smartwatch market but Toq, according to them, is an illustration of their innovative platform. As they claim, this technological platform can serve as a reference for making smartwatches in the future. However, it is compulsory for the critics to analyze whether this flagship model from Qualcomm lives up to expectations. As we continue to discuss, it is worth…
In the last CES, the consumer electronics technology world was awestruck after Samsung showcased their colossal Galaxy tablet that has a mammoth of a screen size of 12.1 inch. On the contrary, Google executives present at the show were perturbed by a fussy looking user interface called Magazine UX. As per the description, it looked out of place and awfully deviated from Android’s vision of the future. Discussions This turn of event for Google ignited a series of discussions between the…
Google makes billions of dollars from advertising revenue. Most of this revenue is generated by Google’s advertising partners, who sell advertising space on their websites in exchange for a cost per click payment. This system has been in place for over a decade and has made Google one of the most powerful companies in the world today. However, sometimes Google’s advertising partners break this system, which makes Google mad. That appears to be the case with an Android game called…
One of the biggest problems with wearing Google Glass is that you look like an idiot. Until wearing a computer on your face becomes more socially acceptable, everybody who wears Google Glass in public will get strange looks walking down the street. Fortunately, Google recently unveiled a new lineup of Google Glass lenses and frames that are designed to make Glass more hip and fashionable. The new glasses feature the typical assortment of frames and designs you’ll see with normal glasses…
Want to have a good time this weekend? Want to mix the perfect drink for your girlfriend? Want to make it home safely? Today, we’re going to show you the best Android apps that revolve around the wonderful world of alcohol. 7) Mixology Mixology claims to be the world’s most popular drink recipe app, and it’s probably right. The app is nothing special to look at, but it does provide some excellent drink recommendations. It’s available for both Android and iOS and includes nearly 8,000…
Did you just get a new Android phone? Want to start gaming on Android? Here are some of the best Android games that you can download today. Temple Run 2 Temple Run was an excellent game with very few flaws. Temple Run 2 fixed those flaws to become one of the best Android games available today. Like many of the best Android games, Temple Run 2 is free. It’s also ridiculously simple: you guide a player through an ancient maze and dodge, duck, and jump over obstacles. You collect treasure…
