5) Deactivate Wi-Fi when you don’t need it Aside from essential tasks like the screen and mobile network connection, Wi-Fi is the biggest battery life waster on your Android. Wi-Fi is useful when you’re connected to your home network and trying to save data, but it can drain your battery life very quickly when you’re outside of coverage. When you’re outside of Wi-Fi coverage, your Android doesn’t just accept that there is no Wi-Fi in the area and then turn off. Instead, it…
Recently, Apple apps have been popping up on the Google Play Store. But unfortunately for Android users, these apps weren’t actually made by Apple – they’re scam apps designed to trick users into paying for apps that don’t actually work. Apple Inc was credited as the author of the apps, which means they looked fairly legitimate to Android users browsing through the Play Store. Although it’s unknown how many users fell for the scam, the apps have since been taken down. Those apps…
A few days ago we published some of the best holiday gift ideas for Android users in your family. But what about those people who have more than 5 Android fans on their wish list? Well, for those people who couldn’t get enough of the cool Android toys we showcased last week, here are five more Android-related gifts and toys that will impress fans of our favorite mobile operating system this Christmas season. 5) CoolStream Bluetooth Receiver Apple and Android might not get along, but…
Android is making its way into nearly every aspect of our lives. Android helps us run faster, ski smarter, and even cook delicious food. Android sports accessories are particularly cool. From ski goggles to heated gloves that allow you to remotely control your Android, developers have come up with plenty of new and exciting ways to enhance the world of sports and fitness. Today, we’re going to highlight the best 4 Android sports accessories on the market today. These make great stocking…
Android Jelly Bean is slowly making its way onto many Android devices. But if you just bought a new Android tablet, then you probably already have access to Jelly Bean. One of the biggest improvements to Jelly Bean is the addition of a multiple users feature. This multiple users feature is perfect for households that have a ‘family tablet’ or for couples that want to share tablets without showing their partner any compromising emails. Today, we’re going to show you how to use and…
If you’re one of millions of people around the world who regularly use Google+, then I’d be surprised. But whether you love Google+ or hate it, there’s no doubt that Google wants people to use its darling social media site. Google recently made using Google+ a little more attractive for Android users. It added the ability to install Android apps directly from the Google+ stream. When friends share an app on your timeline, also known as the “Plus Stream”, there will be an install…
Jelly Bean has rolled out for many Android devices. And that means users are looking for cool new tips and tricks. Here is a list of some of our favorite Jelly Bean tips and tricks for the latest version of Android: 5) Speak ‘Google’ when using Google Now to instantly search Google Now is the biggest new addition introduced to Android through Jelly Bean. And one of its most useful features is its text-free Google command. Simply say “Google ” and Android will open up a search bar…
Android is an excellent mobile operating system. But even the most die-hard Android fans will admit that our favorite mobile OS has one major problem: fragmentation. Fragmentation refers to the fact that Google is rolling out Android 4.2 while many devices are still stuck with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – or worse, Android 2.3. This means developers have trouble creating apps that are optimized for all types of Android devices. It also means that Android users read about cool new…
Android 4.2 was recently released on a select number of devices. Along with changes that were prominently advertised by Google – like improved keyboard options, Google Now, Photo Sphere, and better widget support on the desktop, there was another change that Google didn’t really mention: they disabled access to Developer Options. The Developer Options section might not be valuable to the average Android user, but if you develop apps for Android or enjoy messing around with the inner…
As you probably already know, you can do way more than just answer calls and respond to texts on your Android. Thanks to the wonders of modern technology, you can watch movies, listen to music, navigate, and even read books. Today, we’re going to focus on the last item in the list: reading books. Here are our top five favorite eReader apps for Android that will make the reading experience an absolute joy: 1) Kindle App Kindles use a heavily modified version of Android. However, most…
