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…
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…
