The peak of augmented reality apps, Google Sky Maps is an open source application literally donated by Google to the world of amateur and prospective astronomers. To start off and understand Google Sky Maps, it is essential that you understand the meaning of what augmented reality apps are. In simple terms, these revolutionary new apps use effects that are created in a virtual environment and are a part of your computer and overlay them on the physical images you see around you in the real…
It’s time for an easy Android tip! Have you ever seen another Galaxy user’s text message window and wondered how they got such a cool background? Or why their font looks different than yours? No, these people didn’t install a custom ROM. Instead, they simply changed their messaging settings. Today, I’m going to show you how to do the same thing and make your text window look different than the texting window of other Galaxy users. Step 1) Open your messaging app Step 2) Click…
RIM/Blackberry will be releasing BBM for Android within the next few weeks. In fact, they could be releasing it tomorrow for all we know. For months, we’ve known that BBM for Android will get a summer 2013 release date, and we can basically confirm that the release date will be sometime in August. Since August is nearly half over, BBM will be released very soon. Unfortunately, some shady folks have taken advantage of the much-hyped upcoming release by uploading fake BBM apps to the Google…
Reddit’s r/Android section is filled with useful information about Android rooting, custom ROMs, and more. Every Monday, r/Android posts a thread called Moronic Monday where users are encouraged to ask all the questions they’re too afraid to ask. This is a great, friendly way to introduce new Android users to our favorite mobile operating system. And if even if you consider yourself an Android expert, you’ll probably learn a thing or two. I’m collecting some of the best answers…
We all know what to do with something we don’t want or need and think that the world outside may have a perfect purpose for it. It can work the other way round too with us searching for a good bargain for a product that someone else may not need anymore. They may be things never used, and they may be items you think you’d think would earn you a good profit by reselling it to other people. It may be that old Nintendo console you never used and knew was lying somewhere pointlessly in your…
Google Glass will be one of the biggest Android accessory releases of all time. Whether you love Google Glass or hate it, you’ll be seeing a few more people wearing the distinctive eyewear at this time next year. Google Glass’s official release date for the general public has not yet been set, although it’s widely suspected to be sometime in early 2014. The device is currently available to Android developers, at a cost of $1500, which is well above what most people are willing to pay…
Losing a smartphone is a devastating experience. You may not know if your smartphone has been stolen or if it has just fallen into a deep crack in the couch. Your Android may be safe, sound, and powered off, or some thieving goofball could be prying into your deepest, darkest secrets. Google finally got around to making an official Android locating app. It’s called Android Device Manager, and it’s currently available as a free download weeks before it was scheduled to be released.…
Do you fancy learning new languages like German, French, Spanish and Portuguese, all for free and in a fun interactive way? If so, then you’ve got to get your hands on Luis Von Ahn’s latest project, Duolingo. Duolingo is one of the best Android apps to learn or improve on a language you fancy. This ingenious educational app offers extensive language lessons in German, Italian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and English to help beginner and intermediate learners perfect their multilingual…
When it comes to financial news, you know there is undoubtedly just one place on the planet to go to – Bloomberg. Financial literacy is critical to our survival in these turbulent markets and recession-struck times. For both amateur and veteran investors, knowledge is an indisputable asset that drives the success of their investments, and those who keep with the financial times 24/7 will always have a leg up on the rest of the market when it comes to making the most profits. Bloomberg is a…
Here’s an app that will take you back to your school days and help you relive those moments of aimlessly scribbling on to a notebook in the middle of a boring class. We grew up to understand the importance of that very notebook and its utility and the actually started taking down notes on it for everyday life. Bamboo Paper is an app whose interface will give you the feel of the same old notebook you used back in your school days. From the makers of the Wacom, the company best known for…
