Snapseed was recently released as a free download onto the Google Play Store. Although Snapseed has had a long run of success on iOS (it even earned iPad App of the Year honors in 2011 and Best Mobile Photo App 2012), it took a long time to make its way to Android. One Click Root first hinted about the upcoming Snapseed release back at the start of October 2012, which Google employee Vic Gundotra posted the first Snapseed picture to Google+. So how does Snapseed stack up against its…
If you signed up for the SwiftKey Flow beta, then you recently received instructions on how to download the popular new keyboard app. If you didn’t sign up for the beta, then you’re not out of luck. The app can be downloaded from its official website here. But does SwiftKey Flow live up to the enormous hype surrounding it? Does it actually provide the fastest Android typing experience on the planet? Here’s our review of this innovative new app. How it works The SwiftKey Flow is…
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is getting closer and closer to its release date. More and more rumors are popping up on the internet about Samsung’s flagship line of premium smartphones, and we’re here to keep you updated on all the juicy details. Today, Reuters is reporting that the Galaxy S4 will have an unbreakable display. How is that even possible, you ask? Well, instead of featuring a solid display – like every smartphone ever made – the Samsung Galaxy S4 will reportedly have a flexible…
The Google Play Store recently became a lot more useful for app developers and companies. Google recently added a Private Channel system that allows companies to distribute their in-house Android applications and distribute them internally. So if you have a custom expense report app or some sort of communication tool for employees, you can add this to the Google Play store without advertising it to millions of public Android users over public channels. Since most companies simply distribute…
While the announcement of Google’s Project Glass unleashed a tsunami of excitement among the technology enthusiasts last year, many people were unaware that plenty of Augmented Reality (AR) projects have been in development for years now. You may be wondering what Augmented Reality really is? It just so happens that the scope of the technology is just as fascinating as the name of the technology. Augmented Reality is an emerging technology that aims to change the way we view the world by…
If you’re a Galaxy Note user, then you’ve probably familiarized yourself with the S-Pen by now. The S-Pen stylus is an integral part of the Note experience. Although the S-Pen might look like a tiny, insignificant pen, there’s actually a fair bit of technology behind it. And if you want to get the most out of your Note or Note 2, then you should learn how to use that technology to its full potential. Today, we’re going to help you do just that. Use S Memo Lite to copy quick notes I…
Google Now is one of the biggest features included in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. And Google recently rolled out a new update that makes using Google Now more useful than ever before. The new update is specifically designed to make it easier for Android users to travel around the world. Using voice-activation and automated features, Google Now will tell you what the weather is like at your destination, for example. But instead of just telling you about the weather and letting you figure out the…
December is the month for gift-giving, and it looks like Android manufacturers and carriers are delivering some Jelly Bean-flavored gifts early this year. That’s right: Jelly Bean is now available on many Android devices around the world. Android 4.1 is now available on the Samsung Galaxy S III on most American and Canadian carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Rogers, Bell, and Telus. If you want to upgrade your Galaxy S3 to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, then AT&T has published…
For months, the tech community has been abuzz with rumors that the next version of Android – Android 5.0 – would be called Key Lime Pie. Where did this rumor initially come from? Nobody knows. But apparently, that rumor wasn’t pure speculation, since a Google employee all but confirmed the name during a recent doodle drawing. You can see that doodle above. As you’ll notice, it shows how Android has progressed over time from Cupcake to Donut to Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb,…
Despite the limitations that accompany the Android devices that run the stock OS, the open-source design of the Android platform allows you to root your device and explore the wonders of fantastic root-only apps and intuitive custom ROMs which can transform your conventional smartphone into a turbo-powered smartphone. However, the price of earning the privilege of superuser access also brings the risk of voiding the manufacturer warranty of your Android device or worse, causing your device to…
