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…
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is the world’s most popular smartphone. But like anything in life, the Galaxy S3 isn’t perfect. Over the past few weeks, many GS3 users have been complaining about a ‘sudden death’ problem. The sudden death problem is as best as it sounds: you’re using the GS3 when suddenly, it turns off and doesn’t turn on ever again. That’s right: your GS3 can literally die in your arms. And no matter how long users waited, their GS3 never turned on again. This…
A decade ago, you might have seen one or two laptops in an average college lecture hall. Today, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone without a laptop. And as we move into the future, more students are opting for tablet computers instead of laptops. But which tablet computer is the best option for the average student? Which one offers the best blend of office app support and lecture-typing capabilities? Which tablets weigh less than the average paperback book? Keep reading to find…
Like most Android users, you probably use Facebook Messenger to keep in contact with your Facebook friends. But Facebook Messenger for Android recently became a lot more personal. You can now send voice messages to your friends through Facebook messenger, and total VOIP support is expected for Canadian and American Android users in the very near future. How to use Facebook Messenger’s voice messaging for Android feature Step 1) Tap on the Messenger app and create a new message Step 2)…
If you’ve talked to an Apple user lately, then they may have bragged about a new feature in iOS6 called Do Not Disturb. This feature is designed to make Apple users more productive by silencing notifications during a specific time of day. Do Not Disturb prevents anything from contacting your iPhone – including apps, texts, calls, and anything else. So yes, it’s a good way to become more productive. But instead of being jealous of iPhone users (as if!), Android users can easily…
