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…
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…
