Most people can’t predict the future. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try. Here are the most important predictions we have for the Android operating system in 2013: Android will arrive on PCs Google already has an operating system for PCs. It’s called Chrome OS, and it looks a lot like Android. However, Google will undoubtedly try to merge Android and Chrome OS in 2013 in order to create the ultimate PC operating system. Chrome OS is good for netbook users who need to connect to the…
2012 is drawing to a close, and that means yearly roundup stories are at their peak. Google contributed to the annual roundup extravaganza this year by releasing its top 12 favorite apps of the past year. Some app choices – like Evernote and Pinterest – weren’t very surprising. But others – like Grimm’s Snow White – are less well-known. Without further ado, here are Google’s top 12 favorite Android apps of 2012 (in no particular order) -Zappos: A retail app for Zappos.com…
If you regularly browse online forums, then you’ve probably seen the word ‘Tapatalk’ here and there. Sometimes, you’ll see “posted by Tapatalk from an iOS device” or a similar message. That just means someone is using an app called Tapatalk to browse and post on that forum. Tapatalk has had an Android version for a long time. However, that version is optimized for Android smartphones. It can be used by tablets, and it’s perfectly fine to use with tablets, but it’s not ideal.…
Google recently released a Music feature called Scan and Match that helps Google users optimize their library of songs. As you may already now, Google Music is a free cloud storage music system that allows users to play their songs from the cloud without actually having those songs on their device. So, if you only have 16GB of storage space on your Nexus 4, you can use Google Music to play your 30GB music library from anywhere. Scan and Match is designed to complement Google Music. Scan and…
There are a bunch of top-tier Android smartphones available on the market today. It seems like every review praises these smartphones without mentioning very many weaknesses. This makes choosing the perfect phone a confusing process for the average consumer. At One Click Root, we want to simplify your phone purchasing process. And with Android superphones available from major carriers for $100 or less, there’s never been a better time to enter the top end of the Android market with a new…
Android viruses are becoming frighteningly common. Fortunately, mobile security is working hard to keep up with the onslaught of attacks. A recent Android security report claims that a new virus has emerged that sends out thousands of text messages per day – so let’s hope you have an unlimited texting plan. How the virus works The mobile virus operates like many other Android viruses. The user installs a free app from any app store. Then, the app gains access to the Android and downloads…
ClockworkMod is an essential part of the rooted Android experience. Using ClockworkMod, Android users can swap out custom themes with the tap of a button. They can browse through hundreds of different ROMs and make their phone look like a brand new device every day. But before you access any of these features, you of course need to install ClockworkMod. Here’s a quick guide that will show you exactly how to do that: Step 1) Root your Android phone or tablet if you haven’t already done…
Most people keep a few songs on their smartphone. Some people keep their entire library. But if you can’t figure out how to do either of these things, then here’s a quick guide that will show you how to easily transfer music from your computer to your Android: For Windows PCs Step 1) Plug your Android into your computer using a USB to micro-USB cable Step 2) Wait for the ‘Choose what to do with this device’ menu to pop up, then click Open device to view files Step 3) If no…
Google’s line of Nexus tablets is exceptionally popular. The Nexus tablets offer the best blend of price and performance while giving users the latest Android experience possible. Nexus devices – including the Nexus 4, 7, and 10, were flying off the virtual shelves of the Google Play Store throughout 2012. But it looks like Google wasn’t happy with merely dominating the sub-$199 tablet market. Its next target? The sub-$99 price point. According to a new report by DigiTimes, an Asian…
I don’t get out much. But when I do, I like to charge my phone before I leave. If I’m heading to a bar or nightclub and plan to stay out until 3am, then my Android can’t always keep up – especially if I unplugged my phone at 8am that morning. If I don’t plug my phone in, it will die when I need it most – when I need to call a cab or a friend at 2am and my Android isn’t there, it makes me mad. But when charging isn’t an option, I need to start implementing battery optimization…
