When I got my first Android smartphone, I downloaded apps like there was no tomorrow. Before long, my hard drive was nearly full with apps I never used. I had to go on an uninstall spree. Uninstall sprees aren’t nearly as fun as they sound. They’re time-consuming and painstaking. You have to manually select each app from the Application Manager and wait several minutes for even the smallest apps to be completely uninstalled. Fortunately, there’s a way to avoid this annoying process…
It’s no secret that app developers prefer iOS over Android. Despite Android having a massive international advantage in market share, many apps continue to be released for iOS before Android and other operating systems. Thanks to data collected by Business Insider, we now officially know why developers prefer iOS over Android. And to the surprise of very few people, the answer comes down to money. Business Insider’s research created the following chart: What does that all mean? In…
A few weeks ago, Samsung tried to release the long-awaited Android 4.3 update to Galaxy S3 users. That update went horribly. Users who chose to update were faced with brutally short battery lifespans and unusable performance errors. For some, the update even bricked their phones. Samsung quickly pulled the update, but not before users got really angry. Today, Samsung remains quiet about the Android 4.3 update problems and has neither released an official solution or an official statement on…
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is undeniably one of the best games ever made. The sprawling county of San Andreas and its three California-styled cities was a blast to explore and it continues to entertain gamers to this day. Grand Theft Auto III and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City have both been released for Android. And now, Rockstar is preparing to release Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas for Android this December. This exciting news will bring the world of San Andreas back to life on your…
KitKat launched a few weeks ago to limited excitement. Why? Well, the only device that actually got the KitKat update in early November was the Nexus 5. Of course, it didn’t take long for other Nexus devices and Google Play devices to get the update as well. Then the HTC One became the first non-Nexus device to receive the update. Today, Samsung revealed that Galaxy Note 2 users will also receive the KitKat Android 4.4 update. This is great news for Note 2 users, many of whom are still…
Android 4.4 KitKat is officially here. Well, it’s here if you’re a Nexus 5 owner. Nobody knows when the rest of the Android world will be getting the latest update, but let’s hope it’s sooner rather than later. Today, we’re going to show you how to easily increase battery life on your Nexus 5 by implementing five easy tips today. Use the battery saving GPS feature Android’s default GPS feature is useful if you use a lot of location tracking apps – like Google Maps or…
Did you just win the lottery? Are you really bad at managing your money? Then you may be interested in this new Android smartphone that costs $6,600. That’s right: you can now buy an Android smartphone that costs $6,600. It’s called the V’ertu Constellation (don’t forget the apostrophe!) and it features genuine “premium” leather, which is somehow different from regular genuine leather, along with a bunch of other “cool” features. You’d have to be an idiot to buy a…
Never lose your S-Pen again The S-Pen is an important part of your Galaxy Note 3 experience. That’s why the Note 3 has a built-in S-Pen detection feature. To access that feature, go to Settings > Controls > S Pen and uncheck the Turn off pen detection button and then check S Pen keeper. Now, your Note 3 will alert you when you turn your screen off and haven’t docked the S-Pen. It’s a useful feature if you’re forgetful. How to use your Galaxy Note 3 while wearing gloves The…
The HTC One is HTC’s latest top-of-the-line Android smartphone. It has enjoyed strong sales figures around the world and has taken users from rival brands like Samsung and LG. HTC will look to build on the success of the HTC One with the HTC M8. Pictures of the HTC M8 were recently leaked online. Like all leaked early Android shots, the HTC M8 pics are nothing special. They’re blurry and were taken in poor lighting conditions on what appears to be a metallic surface. Here’s what…
Twitter’s latest update gave the app the Facebook-like ability to automatically display images in your timeline. Some users liked this update, while others didn’t. I suspect there are two users who didn’t like this update: -Those who don’t like using excessive amounts of data on their smartphones and tablets -Those who follow lots of ‘adult’ Twitter accounts and like to view Twitter in public Fortunately, there’s an easy way to prevent Twitter from automatically…
