One of the best parts about the Android operating system is that it allows users to choose which apps they want to use to perform different tasks by default. So instead of being forced to use a browser like Safari, Android users can choose if they want to use Chrome, Firefox, Dolphin, or dozens of other browsers. And once Android users find an app they like, they can set their device to open that app automatically every time they try to execute that task. When you click on an Instagram link,…
If you are not from a finance-based educational background, then it’s highly likely that the world of finance and all its intricacies seem like an endless ultra-convoluted treasure hunt. Unfortunately, even if you are a dual degree graduate in finance, there’s not much that can help you figure out the unpredictable roller-coaster nature of the financial world. However, if you approach your financial endeavors with a little bit of knowledge and wit, then you might just find yourself enjoying…
You probably do a lot of typing on your Android. And all of that typing can get difficult and time-consuming if you don’t know some important Android tips and tricks. To help you text faster and write emails like a professional, read through the following Android typing secrets: The ol’ double spacebar trick Of all the secrets on this list, this trick might be the most well-known. When typing, hit the space bar twice in order to automatically place a period and begin a new…
I’ve always been wary of adding a facial recognition unlock system to my Android. Some days, I wear glasses. Other days, I don’t shave. And sometimes I wear a hat. I know that the Android facial recognition system is generally smart enough to see through these changes and identify the basic facial structure beneath, but I like to stick with my basic password unlock system. But for people like me who are paranoid about Android’s facial recognition system, Google has added the ability to…
When Android 4.2 was released, users rejoiced at a particularly welcome set of news: the latest version of our favorite operating system would be the first one to include a built-in anti-malware app scanner. That’s great, right? Since the Google Play Store is a free-for-all in terms of app verification (app developers can basically upload whatever they want to the store), it’s nice that Google decided to add a little extra protection for its users. But there’s a big catch to this…
Every Android smartphone or tablet has the lockscreen enabled by default. To unlock your phone, you just have to slide your finger across the screen. Some people choose to add more secure lockscreens that require password entry or facial recognition. But some people don’t worry about the security of their phone. Some people never lose their phones or take extra precautions against theft. Whatever the case may be, not everybody needs an Android lockscreen. And removing the lockscreen can…
It was only a matter of time before the world’s most popular social networks added built-in Instagram-like features to their interface. And it appears that time is now. The latest upgrade to the Twitter app for Android adds photo filtering features to the mix. These photo filtering features are important because Instagram recently dropped support for Twitter in the first sign that competition as heating up between Facebook and Twitter – the world’s two largest social networks. Now,…
Encryption is more important today than it has ever been in the past. Although the power of technology expands every day, hacking technology is keeping pace, and that means it’s surprisingly easy for someone to gain access to personal information on your mobile device. Fortunately, Android Jelly Bean comes with a number of cool features, and enhanced encryption support is one of those features. Thanks to Jelly Bean’s device encryption tool, anyone can protect their device’s data…
Today, most websites – including this one – use black text on a white background. Sites are designed like this because they look good and our eyes are used to reading that kind of text. After all, throughout history, most books have been printed using dark text on a light background. But we’re going to give you a few reasons why you should consider reversing millennia of history and invert your Android’s black and white contrast. It saves your eyes If you use your Android in a dark…
When Apple Maps came out, everybody on the internet got a good laugh at Apple’s expense. Sure, some cities were in the ocean and freeway overpasses were in hopeless disarray, but at least nobody was killed, right? Well, according to Australian police, tourists headed to the town of Mildura, Victoria are very fortunate that they all survived the iOS 6 Apple Maps catastrophe of 2012. The Mildura Police Department issued a press release on December 10 warning motorists to be careful when…
