Google+ is slowly taking over our digital lives – especially if you use Google services like Android, Gmail, or Search. Today, Google silently made Google+ slightly more important by integrating it directly with the Google Play Store. Now, users need to have a Google+ profile in order to leave a review. Instead of anonymously leaving messages about how much they love or hate a particular app, all reviews will now be linked directly to that user’s name and Google+ profile. However, the…
Google’s much-heralded ‘People’ app for Android 4.2 faced some criticism when it was released onto a choice number of devices. Why? Well, Google apparently didn’t feel the need to add December to the app. Instead, the People app forced users to start 2013 a month early. There was no way to create appointments or events during the month of December, which meant that the People app was effectively useless for the first month of its release. Fortunately, Google decided to patch the…
The Galaxy Note II has become one of the world’s best-selling Android phablets. It’s not quite small enough to be considered ‘just’ a smartphone, but it’s not large enough to be considered a tablet. Instead, the Note II finds a good middle ground among mobile users who appreciate a larger screen and better performance power. If you’re ready to get the most out of your Galaxy Note II, keep reading to discover our list of Android tips and tricks! 5) Instantly share pictures with…
Android 5.0 devices are just around the corner. Korean media outlets are reporting that LG Electronics recently began developing a phone called the LG Optimus G2. Set to be released in May 2013, the LG Optimus G2 could be the world’s first Android 5.0-powered device, provided Sony’s rumored phone doesn’t get there first. Although Android 5.0 hasn’t been officially announced by Google as of yet, here’s what the Android community knows or suspects so far: -Android 5.0 will…
Despite being nearly three years old, the Samsung Nexus S isn’t going to be left out of the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean party. Although Google didn’t release an official 4.2 Jelly Bean update for the Samsung device, a user over at the XDA Developers Forum decided to release a stable ROM. Although the ROM isn’t quite 100% perfect yet, it does include all of the 4.2 Jelly Bean features users have come to expect. It’s also important to note that 4.2 doesn’t have higher hardware…
I’m using a compact Galaxy Pocket. And quite frankly, I’m having trouble typing text on it, especially when I’m sending messages to friends, or making searches on the internet. Sure, a major hurdle that keeps me frustrated is the fact that my phone is small, but heck, that shouldn’t be grounds for me to use a keypad that fails my expectations. The default keypad I have on my phone, regardless if I use its other options, tends to slow down its functions, from not popping out the right…
Grand Theft Auto is one of the world’s most popular video game series, and now, you can bring one of the funniest parts about GTA to your Android. A new GTA Radio app was recently released onto the Google Play store. As GTA players already know, the radio is one of the most beloved parts of the game. Each game features about a dozen different radio stations, all of which have their own unique DJs, songs, and radio personalities. Rockstar puts hundreds of hours of work into making these…
Rooting your Android is the best way to gain access to some of its coolest features – like installing custom ROMs and downloading new apps before they officially get released. And when it comes to rooting Android, users have more options than ever before. Programmers have released a slew of different Android rooting programs. SuperOneClick is one such program. But despite its flashy name, SuperOneClick isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. And it certainly won’t root your Android in just…
Windows Phone 8 has big ambitions. Microsoft wants the latest version of its mobile operating system to topple RIM for number three spot in the global smartphone market. If Microsoft can do that, then Android and iOS will still be miles away, but number 3 spot would be no laughing matter. But is number three spot attainable for Microsoft? We’re going to see how Windows Phone 8 compares against the world’s greatest – and most popular – mobile operating system, Android. Usability and…
Jelly Bean adds several important tweaks to the Android operating system, but one of the most important additions is Google Now. Google Now is Android’s answer to iOS’s Siri. But instead of just mindlessly listening to your questions and then sending you to Google, Now learns information over time and tries to predict your questions before you ask them. It’s a cool feature that has been getting rave reviews by Android users. But unfortunately, you need Jelly Bean 4.1 or 4.2 installed…
