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…
November 2013 has seen the release of a number of exciting new Android apps. Here are the apps that One Click Root is most excited about for this month. Power Grid Serious PC gamers need to monitor system performance when playing games. Unfortunately, most PC gamers don’t like to Alt+Tab out of a game in order to monitor those system performance metrics. That’s why I like Power Grid, which gives you that information on your Android smartphone or tablet. Just install the Power Grid…
There are news apps of all niches spread all across the online Android app market that are built to be your link to the world and deliver everything under the sun at the touch of a button. Whether you’re a tech geek, a political pundit, a paranoid economist, or a hardcore sports fan, there are all kinds of topnotch news platforms that will enlighten you on these topics whenever you want. But in case you happen to be an Android enthusiast/fanatic who wants all the hottest updates and…
Your smartphone should save you time. Unfortunately for most people, their smartphones do the complete opposite. If you’re sick of wasting time on your Android when you should be productive, then you’ll appreciate our list of the top 5 easiest ways to save time on your Android smartphone or tablet: Find out more about an app by dragging it to your home screen This one works on most Android devices with the major exception of the Galaxy S lineup. To find out more about an app…
The Nexus 5 has enjoyed strong reviews and a good early adoption rate so far. However, some users want to use their Nexus 5 for more than just basic Android applications. The best way to take full advantage of the power of the Nexus 5 is to root it. Rooting the Nexus 5 is surprisingly easy. Today, we’re going to show you how to root your Nexus 5 with just a few simple and easy steps. Note: This rooting process has been shown to work on the Nexus 5 running Android 4.4 KitKat. One Click…
