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…
It looks like Samsung is preparing itself for an exciting year in 2013. Today, a new flurry of rumors hit the internet covering everything from Samsung’s plans for the Galaxy smartphone to details about a lower-end Note II. These rumors state that Samsung’s upcoming line of products will be collectively known as Project J, which refers to the next generation of Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets. If these rumors are true, then the first Samsung J device would be the Galaxy S4, which…
Facebook Messenger is a popular way for Facebook users to communicate with their Facebook friends. But apparently, Facebook Messenger wants to be more than that. Facebook recently removed the account restrictions on its Messenger app for Android and other mobile devices, which means that anybody can use the app to communicate with their friends. Confused? Here’s how the new system works: -Users sign in with their name and phone number -Users can send messages and send them to other…
We’ve all been there. You download an app from the Google Play Store, only to realize that it’s not the app you thought it would be. Instead of giving you a free game, the app just spits advertisements to your notification bar all day while offering an incredibly bad gaming experience. Or maybe you downloaded the $200 vuvuzela app and are so disgusted with yourself that you want to remove the app from your Android forever. Whatever the case may be, here’s how to quickly and easily…
