For those who don’t already know, there are two broad groups of Android devices. There are stock Android devices which run the ‘vanilla’ Android operating system, and then there are third-party Androids which run a modified version of that operating system. Any device with ‘Nexus’ in its name – like the Nexus 4, Nexus 7, or Samsung Galaxy Nexus – is considered a stock Android device with the basic Android OS installed. Meanwhile, popular Android smartphones like the Samsung…
Google has a real winner on its hands with the Nexus 4. It’s arguably the world’s most cost-effective Android superphone. At an unlocked price of just $299 for the 8GB version and $349 for the 16GB version, the Nexus 4 has been winning the hearts, minds, and wallets of users all over the world. But there are two major flaws with the Nexus 4. The first flaw is that the Nexus 4 doesn’t include 4G LTE coverage. That’s Google’s fault, as they didn’t feel 4G LTE functionality was…
When you first get a new Android, there are some common apps that you should download right away from the Google Play Store. Most people use Facebook, for example, and we’ve all used Google Maps to avoid begin lost. Whether you just bought a new Android or you want to make sure you’re not missing out on some important Android apps, here are the seven most popular Android apps in the world based on the fact that they all have over 100 million installs: 1) Facebook The world’s most…
If a picture can say a thousand words, then perhaps a video can speak a million words in a matter of seconds. The rise of Facebook and Twitter has completely redefined the act of sharing your thoughts and moments with friends and family. However, in this rapidly paced world filled with an increasing number of people with short attention spans, it is important to polish up your innovations with healthy doses of creativity and excitement in order to stay relevant in the market. Platforms like…
Christmas is just about here, and that means that holiday-themed apps are exploding in popularity on the Google Play Store this week. And by holiday-themed apps, we mean Grand Theft Auto Vice City. Okay, GTA wasn’t the only big app to hit the Play Store over this past week. Here are a few popular choices from your favorite Android app store: Elf on the Shelf See? There were holiday-themed apps released this week. Elf on the Shelf is one family-friendly Christmas app that delivers…
Android malware has been growing at an alarming rate over the past few years. Android is now indisputably the most popular mobile operating system in the world, and that means hackers have no shortage of targets to attack. But according to a recent report by one mobile security company, what we’ve seen so far will pale in comparison to what we’ll see in 2013. According to a recent report by Lookout Mobile Security, 2013 will be “the year of mobile malware.” That report predicts…
After a deliberately drawn out waiting period, Google finally got around to releasing Google Maps for the latest version of iOS. Sure, Google could have released the latest version of its iOS Google Maps app the day after iOS 6 was released, but why would it do that when Apple was bathing in waves of negative press after Apple Maps? Wasn’t it Napoleon who said not to interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake? In any case, Google Maps is now available for both iOS 6 and whichever…
As you might already know, VLC Media Player is one of the most popular desktop apps in the world. It recently surpassed the 1 billion download mark, but more importantly for Android users, VLC was also recently released to the Google Play Store. So how does VLC for Android match up with its desktop counterpart? Is it worth the free download? Here’s a basic review of what you can expect with VLC for Android: -VLC automatically scans your Android for any media files you might have,…
2013 will be another exciting year in the world of Android. Here are some of the top devices that will be released over the next 12 months: 5) HTC M7 The HTC M7 narrowly beat out the HTC EVO 4G LTE 2 for 5th place on our list. The HTC M7 isn’t even the official name of the device, but it’s what HTC and the Android community is calling it thus far. And since it’s rumored to be released sometime in the first half of 2013, we’ll know a lot more about the HTC M7 very soon. Here are…
CyanogenMod is indisputably the most popular custom ROM available today. It’s the fastest and most stable option for Android users looking for an alternate UI experience, and CyanogenMod has attracted millions of fans around the world. And finally, Android users on US carriers can get their first taste of the rooted Android 4.2 experience thanks to the release of CyanogenMod 10.1. Despite the ‘.1’ name, CyanogenMod 10.1 is Android 4.2. Since Android 4.2 is relatively new, most Android…
