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…
Android works perfectly with Gmail. However, some people feel that Gmail is one part of Google’s world domination conspiracy. Other people don’t like the fact that Google reads through your emails and delivers advertisements based on that content. Fortunately, nobody is forcing you to use Gmail. If you don’t like Google’s flagship email service, then check out these 3 other email alternatives. These email apps for Android are designed to offer something different from Gmail while…
Hotels are obviously the most conventional avenue for outdoor living! But if you are the kinds who prefer something out of the usual and something way more economic, then Airbnb is the perfect app for you. The purveyor of modern, eclectic and unusual living spaces, be it a tree house or a funky abode, this apps got it all. Instead of splurging over hotel rooms, Airbnb is an Android app that lets you find bookings for spare rooms, apartments and houses of other people at a cheaper rate. It lets…
How often has it happened that an Android app has been converted into itself from another source like an online portal like a website, or a company or a magazine? Pretty often, yes. With the power of connectivity that smartphones and tablets have brought upon this technologically-driven generation, it’s no surprise that everyone is trying to gain a competitive edge by offering their services on the go to millions of their loyal customers. And how about an app stemming from a book? The…
Are you looking for other singles to mingle with or just new friends to keep you company? Well then you’ve got to download Skout, a social networking Android app with a slight twist. This Android app essentially helps you make social connections based on your location. With the mobile device as the guide, you can discover new friends at the local bar, on the next street or even a whole continent away. When users first download the Skout Android app, they are asked to sign up either through…
The world is divided into two kind of people – those who ensure they’re at the helm of everyplace in the world and then then the typical indoorsy types. Further travelling is an adventure in the outdoors that has not only gotten more people from the latter side to the former, i.e. from the indoor couch-prone lazy Joe to the adventure crazy Joe. The prospect of adrenaline-filled experiences while travelling abroad adds a whole new sense of glory, pride and downright enjoyment that along with…
