Blockbuster, the beleaguered movie rental company, has released an Android app. The release brought two surprises: the first surprise is that the app now comes pre-loaded on a number of Verizon devices. And the second surprise is that Blockbuster still exists. You can download the Blockbuster app from the Google Play Store here. And after downloading it, you can perform all of the following tasks: -Browse through a list of over 100,000 movies and games -Mange your Blockbuster By…
I don’t know about you, but in my circle of friends, the majority of liquid-related phone accidents involve alcohol. Friends might drop a phone in beer or a glass of rum-and-coke, for example, at which point salvaging it is basically a lost cause. That’s why I like a new waterproof casing from CES which protects Androids from more than just water. The new waterproof casing is called HzO, and it has been shown to protect naked Android circuitry against alcohol, pop, and acidic drinks like…
The Android operating system has appeared on everything from smartphones to dishwashers. So it makes sense that a gaming hardware company would take Android to the world of high-tech handheld gaming. Such is the case with Nvidia’s latest endeavor, Project Shield. Project Shield is an Android-based gaming handset that will allow users to access a full suite of PC games through Steam. How could such a tiny device run today’s latest PC games? Through streaming, of course. How does Project…
One of the biggest improvements of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is the expanded active applications menu. This menu instantly shows users the RAM and CPU usage of all open applications along with the number of applications that are open but not actively running. Today, we’re going to show you how to access this menu, remove unnecessary applications, and speed up your Android to its top level of performance. Step 1) Press and hold your home button until this menu pops up: Step 2) This menu…
CES is one of the most entertaining weeks for the world of technology. At CES, manufacturers unveil a number of new devices both big and small. We’ve already revealed one big CES announcement – the Nvidia Project Shield Android gaming device – but here’s another, more bizarre one: the Android-powered Dacor Discovery Wall Oven. What?! That’s right – you can now cook your food to be more perfect than ever before. The oven doesn’t have its own operating system installed, per se,…
Consumer Reports is one of the largest, umm, consumer reporting agencies in the entire world. And when it makes up its mind about something, people tend to listen. That’s why a recent smartphone comparison article written by Consumer Reports is significant. In that article, Consumer Reports rates the Apple iPhone 5 consistently lower than a number of Android competitors across all major US carriers. Take a look at the picture for yourself here: If you can read the text, you’ll see…
Buying a new smartphone is tricky business. Every month, some flashy new device comes out that makes you think, “Well that’s pretty cool, but what’s coming out next?” You can play that game for years and you’ll never win. There’s always some cool new device just over the horizon. And 2013 is no exception to that rule. Here are the top 5 Android smartphones coming out over the course of 2013 that you might want to wait for before upgrading: 5) Motorola ‘X’ When a phone is…
Lenovo is known as one of the world’s most popular PC manufacturers. Lenovo laptops and desktops tend to offer the perfect blend of reliability and affordability, making them a popular option for PC users of all budget levels who appreciate a good deal. So the news that Lenovo was branching into the Android smartphone market was seen as a big deal. Lenovo’s lineup of Android smartphones debuted at CES 2013 earlier this week, and they look pretty good so far. But here’s the catch:…
Yes, Androids can get viruses. And yes, that means Android antivirus software can protect your device from dangerous malware. But knowing which one to choose can be difficult. That’s why One Click Root is here to help. Here are the top 3 best (free!) Android antivirus apps available on the Google Play Store today: 1) Lookout Security and Antivirus Lookout is a lesser known name on the PC antivirus scene, but it’s one of the most popular Android antivirus apps available…
If you’re considering switching to Android, then you might want to take the operating system for a spin before you buy an expensive smartphone or tablet. If you don’t want to visit your nearest Best Buy and try out the Androids on display, then you can test out our favorite mobile OS from the comfort of your own home. How does that work? Well, using a program called Virtualbox, you can simulate the Android OS on your PC and use it just like you would on a smartphone or tablet. Here’s…
