Smart devices are intended for personal use but, it is often witnessed that others tend to peek with an excuse of checking out the device. We use our device to store personal data and we will definitely not be comfortable sharing the same with everyone. But the challenge lies in the fact that how do we stop the random observer. Wouldn’t it be great if could just lock our apps containing personal information? Locking an Application AppLock is a free software available on Google Play…
The Android 4.4 KitKat update is now available for users of LG G2 smartphone in Korea. Reportedly, it was slated to roll out by the end of January this year but due to certain circumstances it stepped into the market only by early this week. This is for the Korean market and speculations based on news reports across the world say that other markets will receive it by the end of first quarter. Highlighting the Essentials of the LG G2 Update The LG G2 was officially released last year and…
January 2014 has come and gone and there’s no better time to check out some popular Android apps. Over the last month, we’ve seen a few major Android apps skyrocket to popularity. Ready to take full advantage of your Android device this year? Here are 5 apps to consider downloading: 5) PushBullet PushBullet is a free app that lets you ‘push’ files from your phone to your computer. PushBullet has been around for quite some time but recent updates have vastly expanded its usefulness.…
There are two main restrictions that virtually all modern smartphones share: short battery life and limited storage space. Both of these issues affect Android devices, which is why many users encounter the “Insufficient Storage Available” error. Like many errors, this storage space problem occurs at the worst possible time. For me, this problem occurred at the top of a mountain in Switzerland. It was one of the most picturesque locations I’ve ever visited, and just as I got to the…
Android’s platform distribution statistics is something that is no secret from the world of smartphone users and is updated every month. This is primarily to keep a check on the versions and their usage levels on different devices. This also is a reference point in developer dashboards and indicates the market preferences. This time again as the numbers are updated, we find a few interesting points to ponder upon. The results are as follows: According to last month’s data, KitKat saw a…
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…
