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…
Good news for HTC One S users today: many devices across all networks have been upgraded to the latest version of Android. That version is Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean, and it offers a smoother UI, faster app navigation, and all sorts of other neat perks, like Google Now. Users around the world are reporting that the HTC One S Jelly Bean upgrade rolled out to their devices earlier this morning. Although the update rollout hasn’t been pinpointed to any geographic region, it seems like more HTC…
Just like Windows, Android has a feature called ‘safe mode’. Does that surprise you? Android’s safe mode can be used to troubleshoot app problems and prevent bricking and other issues. Accessing Safe Mode is very easy to do. If you’re like most Android users (including me) who never even knew safe mode existed on Android, then read through this helpful guide to discover how to boot into safe mode today: Ice Cream Sandwich devices (Android 4.0) Step 1) Power your Android…
Last week, millions of Instagram users realized that the company was not running a charity: it was running a business. And businesses need to make money in order to stay alive. As a result, Instagram tweaked its privacy policy ever so slightly in order to allow it to use user photos in advertisements. Instagram users were devastated – even if most of them didn’t understand what was going on. But in any case, if you want to switch your pictures from Instagram to Flickr, here’s a quick…
Whether you got an Android for Christmas or purchased one as a gift for yourself, thousands of new Android users activate their devices every day. If your Android experience is just beginning, here are some useful tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your hot new device. Sign in with your existing Google account Most people have a Google account. In their efforts to take over the internet, Google has linked everything from YouTube to Picasa accounts with a single Google…
Alternative Android keyboards are a dime a dozen. And new keyboards are being released every day. But sometimes, a new Android keyboard will offer a few surprises and tweaks that make it a step above the average keyboard. The Kii Keyboard is one such keyboard. Here’s our review. What is the Kii Keyboard? Kii Keyboard is an alternative keyboard app for Android that gives users an extensive array of customization options and features. Unlike other keyboard arrangements, it doesn’t…
