Android enthusiasts around the globe are now excited and impatient to get their hands on the latest Android 4.4 KitKat operating system. It’s been sometime since the release of KitKat but the usage statistics in on the lower side. Reason being, this particular platform is restricted to a few devices such as the Nexus and Motorola brands. Other manufacturers were reluctant to upgrade, especially because of the compatibility concerns. The Operating System Developers claim KitKat to be the…
You would know, as a smartphone user, how cumbersome it is to change the settings on your device every time, owing to a difference in situation. It is only evident in most cases to feel how convenient it would be if we don’t need to worry about such tasks while entering office, school, gym etc. Life would be much easier with a private help in managing the smartness of our smartphone. A situation when our device turns on WiFi once we are back home, turns off Bluetooth, adjust brightness,…
Android is an open-source operating system. That means you can do all sorts of cool things with it that you can’t do with other operating systems – like emulate it on your Windows PC. Want to run Android on Windows? Here’s how. Method 1) Android x86 Project (Free) Basically, this tutorial will be about showing you how to use various Android emulators for PC. First, we have the Android x86 Project, which tends to be the best Android PC emulator out there today. It’s free and can…
So you’ve dropped your smartphone in a puddle. Or you went swimming with it in your pocket. Or it’s really rainy out. Or you dropped it in beer at the bar. No matter the reason, you need to fix your phone fast. Today, we’re going to explain the easiest and most effective ways to save a wet smartphone from the brink of destruction. Before we tell you how to fix your smartphone, however, we’re going to explain some things you absolutely should NOT do. Do not… -Turn your…
EverythingMe, as we all know by now, is a contextual homescreen launcher that will be available for download shortly. It is once again heading the news for its technical collaboration with Mozilla for a Firefox launcher that behaves contextually. Recent update from the company states that the development is finished and is about to enter beta phase very soon. This Firefox launcher will perform in a contextual manner and predict the search results based on user preferences. The primary…
Health and Fitness is of primary concern nowadays. It is because of the reason that the era is fast-paced and people find it difficult to manage time for physical activities. With the advent of technologies like smart devices, cloud computing and social media platform, we have become lazy and dependent. This has undoubtedly increased the health concerns worldwide. Just 6 weeks is an app that can help one get into shape with its distinctive features. There are hundreds of push-up and sit-up…
Everyone knows this cybernetic hero from old times. A forthcoming film with the same name is due for release this year and is a reboot of the RoboCop franchise from 80s. The renowned Glu Mobile, known for splendid game titles such as Call of Duty, SpongeBob, Transformers etc. has used this opportunity to develop a game on RoboCop. This one’s expected to be nothing less than the earlier installments by Glu, in terms of graphics, physics and fun. But how does it fair? First Glance As a…
Every night when I go to sleep, I plug my charger into my Android. When I wake up about 7 hours later, my phone is always at 100% charging capacity. I’ve often wondered if that’s good for the phone. Should you leave your phone charging past 100%? Are you doing permanent damage to your battery? And what’s the truth about using your phone while it’s on the charger? Today, we’re going to get to the bottom of all your Android charging questions. There is no harm in charging past…
Do you have a Nexus 5? Here are some awesome tips and tricks that will help you get more out of your device than you ever thought possible: Use HDR+ mode On some cameras, HDR and HDR+ modes make your pictures look goofy. It gives them a weird effect and makes the colors look awkward. Fortunately, the Nexus 5 uses HDR+ mode surprisingly well. HDR+ mode makes your pictures sharper and clearer. In just about any environment, HDR+ will make your pictures look better. Switch your Nexus 5…
Smartphones are called smartphones for more than a few reasons. These are smart devices and being contextual is just a part of it. It is believed that the contextual features are the next big thing and can change the whole smartphone market through the kind of experience they render. If memory beckons, Everything.me came to Google Play Store just a year back. It was a replacement for Android homescreen and was built to provide a smart and context-based experience to the users. It triggers…
