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…
Android 4.2 will be out soon. However, if you’re like most Android users, then you’re not even using Android 4.1 yet. Android 4.2 comes with plenty of cool new features, but one of the most anticipated features is the ability to type on a genuine gesture typing keyboard without installing any third-party apps. Gesture typing will be familiar to those who use alternative Android keyboards like Swype and SwiftKey. It anticipates your words before you fully type them out, often with a…
Android isn’t perfect. Not even the most hardcore Android fan can say that it is. Many Android users experience problems downloading apps from the Google Play Store. Apps might refuse to download, or they might simply be stuck on the “downloading” status without ever actually downloading anything. There are a number of different ways to fix this problem. Sometimes, a simple restart will fix your problem. But if you’re like most Android users, then restarting your device is the first…
Most rooted Android users have already heard about CyanogenMod. But the average Android user might still be unaware of the CyanogenMod experience. What is CyanogenMod? It’s the most popular custom ROM in the world. For those who don’t already know, custom ROMs are new user interfaces (UIs) that you can install onto rooted Androids. CyanogenMod was just updated to CyanogenMod 10, which means that rooted Android users can access the full Android 4.2 Jelly Bean experience – even if the…
You probably spend more than a few minutes per day on your Android. But how much easier would your life be if the time it took to perform everyday tasks was cut in half? Today, we’re going to show you some of the best navigation shortcuts available to Android users today. 4) Place widgets for your favorite apps on your home screen Most popular apps have widgets associated with them. Your weather app will have a helpful weather widget that can be placed on your desktop, for example.…
Out of all the host of unresolved problems in the education system, the biggest hurdle has been the lack of a uniform standard of teaching quality. Only elite-level college students get access to learning from the most brilliant professors and world-class library facilities. Unfortunately, the number of college students who benefit from this high standard of education is almost negligible when compared to the total number of college students in the country. Exceptional grades coupled with…
If there’s an Android user on your shopping list this holiday season, then we’re going to show you a few Android-related gift ideas to get the ball rolling. From backpacks to special chargers and more, here are the best five gifts to get an Android fan on your wish list this holiday season. 5) Powerbag If you do a lot of traveling or commuting, then you’ve probably been somewhere only to have your Android’s battery die. Instead of being faced with the devastating reality of a…
Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system. But in spite of that fact, many Android users are unaware just how powerful their devices can be. Unlike Apple’s restrictive iOS, Android allows users to have far more freedom over how they use their devices. To help you use your Android to its full potential, here are some of the coolest tricks that can be performed on the device: 9) Take a screenshot If you don’t know how to take a screenshot on your Android, it…
