On September 10, Apple released two new versions of the iPhone 5: the iPhone 5C and the iPhone 5S. As you might have guessed from the names of these two iPhones, they’re not designed to be a total rethinking of the iPhone. Instead, they’re minor upgrades. iPhone 5C: A ‘cheap’ version of the iPhone 5 iPhone 5S: A new version of the iPhone 5 with a fingerprint sensor and a new processor Why it’s good Apple did some good things with the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C. Here’s what I…
In 2013, Samsung released the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3, two high-end phones designed to take the smartphone industry places it had never gone before. Today, the Galaxy S4 and Note 3 are two of the most powerful Android smartphones on the market. But if you’re in the market for a new phone, which one should you choose? Today, we’re going to compare these two popular Android smartphones head to head. Connectivity The Galaxy S4 and Note 3 feature nearly identical connectivity…
Microsoft wants its Xbox brand to be the most important entertainment device in everybody’s living room. To do that, Microsoft continues to expand its offering of movies, music, and TV shows available over Xbox Live. One of the best ways to expand an app is to make it available on other devices. That’s what Microsoft has chosen to do with Xbox Music. Earlier today, Microsoft released Xbox Music for Android. Here is what the app brings to the table: -Unlimited streaming of music (like…
One thing I sorta miss about my old flip phone is the ability to take it out of my pocket, press a button on the side, and instantly view time and message notifications from the small front screen. With Android, I have to turn my whole screen on to view that information. Life is rough. Thanks to the S-View feature on new Samsung devices, you can customize your screen to display relevant information through a hole at the top of your phone’s cover. So if you only want to check the time and…
So you lost your Android. Maybe it got stolen, or maybe you’re just forgetful. Whatever the reason may be, you need to find your Android as soon as possible. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to do that: Step 1) Use Android Device Manager Google recently revealed a feature called the Android Device Manager that locates the exact geographic location of your phone and allows you to ring your device or even remotely erase it. Android Device Manager has similar features to other…
A few days ago, you may have seen the news that Google and Nestle had teamed up to create a spoof video for Android Kit Kat, which was going to replace ‘Key Lime Pie’ as the next major Android operating system. The video was designed as a joke, but there was one big element of truth to it: the next version of Android (version 4.4) will be named Kit Kat. We knew the next version of Android was going to start with a ‘K’, and when it comes to sweet treats that start with a ‘K’,…
For some people, Xbox 360 achievements are a point of pride. For others, they’re a mark of shame (so what if I spent one week of summer in junior high getting every single achievement for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix?). If you’re the type of gamer who likes to constantly be reminded of your glorious gaming achievements, then you should check out the new x360a app for Android. The x360a app was designed by a member of the XDA Developers Forum called corlygunnz who wanted to…
Off-contract Android phones are popular with a niche group of Android users. While most smartphone users are happy to enjoy a free phone/nearly free phone in exchange for locking into a 2 year contract, others prefer to live on the edge and pay hundreds of dollars for a contract-free device. What’s the appeal of a contract-free Android phone? Why are phones like the Nexus 4 so popular with those who despise contracts? The answer is fairly simple. Here are the advantages of purchasing an…
Are you thinking of upgrading your phone in fall 2013? If so, Android offers the best blend of customization, affordability, and functionality. You can do more things on Android at a lower price. Whether you’re switching to Android from iPhone or you’re upgrading from an older Android smartphone, here are the best Android smartphones you can buy for fall 2013 - no matter what your budget may be: Google Nexus 4 If you’re looking for a contract-free Android phone at an insanely…
iOS and Android have an unshakeable grip on the smartphone industry. However, Windows Phone continues to chip away at the dominance of the two smartphone giants according to the latest market share numbers. Kantar World Panel recently revealed market share data for the American and European smartphone markets. The European market share data was most surprising, but here are the highlights from the US market share data first: -Windows Phone made for 3.5% of all smartphone sales in the 3…
