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…
Windows 8 was recently released amid a flurry of news and excitement – at least that’s what Microsoft wants you to think. Many consumers have been happy to stick with their Android smartphones and tablets while waiting to see if Windows 8 ever takes off. But some Android users are intrigued by the Windows 8 interface. The colorful tiles do look pretty slick and the sharp edges work surprisingly well on touchscreen devices. And fortunately, Android users now have a way to add the best…
6) Heroes of Order and Chaos (Free) Gameloft claims that it was inspired by World of Warcraft when it created Order and Chaos Online, and the resemblance was obvious. Although Order and Chaos Online remains one of the most popular mobile games available today, Gameloft wasn’t done there. They decided to try to create the world’s first mobile MOBA game (a MMOBAG?) – or at least the best one created so far. MOBAs, for those who don’t know, are Multiplayer Online Battle Arena games…
Many Android users are unaware that they can use their device as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. It’s true! And best of all – most carriers don’t charge anything beyond standard data rates for this service. Today, we’re going to show you how to turn your Android into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. After doing that, you can connect your laptop, desktop, or any other type of computer to your data plan just like you would connect to a normal Wi-Fi network. Step 1) Go to your Android settings…
Tethering is a popular way to use the internet anywhere you have access to mobile networks. Tethering allows you to access your cell phone’s data plan from other mobile devices – just like you would access the Wi-Fi network created by a wireless router. But tethering your Android isn’t as easy as flicking a switch. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to tether any Android phone. Step 1) Root your Android In order to tether Android, you first need to root your device. Rooting…
The Lumia 920 is the flagship superphone for Windows Phone 8 – Microsoft’s latest upgrade to its mobile operating system. But how does it fair against one of the biggest Android powerhouses in the industry, the Samsung Galaxy S3? We decided to pit the two smartphones against one another. Who comes out on top? Which smartphone has the better display? Which one is more fun to hold in your hand? Here’s our comparison of the Lumia 920 and the Samsung Galaxy S3. The display The display…
A few weeks ago, we reported that the Samsung Galaxy S4 would feature a 4.99-inch Super AMOLED display, making it just slightly larger than the 4.8-inch display of the Samsung Galaxy S3. However, new (rumored) details about the Samsung Galaxy S4 have recently emerged, and that means it’s time for another rumor roundup. Here is a brief roundup of the features that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is rumored to include: -13MP camera -1080p AMOLED HD display with 441 pixels per inch -A Samsung…
