Remember a few months ago, when Samsung was fined over $1 billion for patent infringement and intellectual property theft? Clearly, that incident was still fresh in the minds of the team at HTC. The smartphone manufacturer recently settled with Apple in their global patent battle. HTC has agreed to pay Apple $6 to $8 in licensing fees for every Android smartphone sold. Since HTC is expected to ship about 30 million smartphones throughout 2013, this could work out to about $200 million…
Every avid downloader can testify to the fact that BitTorrent completely revolutionized the mode of downloading for everyone. If you want to download the latest music album of your favorite artist or all the seasons of your favorite TV show, then the BitTorrent service is just what you need. BitTorrent clients allow you to quickly download large files using trackers from its enormous user base without putting a heavy load on your computer. Well, if BitTorrent is the champion of all downloading…
As you probably know, rooting Android has a number of unique benefits. And one of those benefits is access to new apps before they get released for everyone else. Today, we’re going to show you how to install Gmail 4.2 – including pinch-to-zoom – on your rooted Android before everyone else gets it. Gmail 4.2 features Gmail 4.2 isn’t a huge update. However, it does include two major usability upgrades that are easy for users to appreciate: -Swipe to delete, swipe to archive (swipe…
The Hobbit is one of the most anticipated movies of the year. For those who can’t wait until the release of the movie, a new Android game was recently released. That free game is called The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle-Earth. Here’s our review: The basics From hereon out, we’re just going to refer to this game as The Hobbit. In The Hobbit, players play as either an elf or dwarf civilization. The goal is to build cities that can withstand goblin attacks as well as attacks from other…
Google’s line of Nexus tablets is selling incredibly well. So well, in fact, that Google feels like giving some money back to consumers. Those who purchased the 16GB Nexus 7 within fifteen days of October 29, 2012, are eligible for a $50 refund. What’s the big deal with October 29? That’s when Google announced its pricing change. The 8GB Nexus 7 was discontinued and the 16GB model took its place for $199. Meanwhile, the 32GB Nexus 7 took the place of the 16GB Nexus at the $249…
Fashion and technology are both never considered to be complete and are constantly evolving. However, when you combine the best aspects of both fields, it definitely helps take the user experience to the next level. Keeping this in mind, the Pickn'Tell app for Android is an ingenious and innovative new application for fashion shopping. It is designed to be not just a simple shopping tool, but to be your very own virtual shopping companion. Pickn’Tell is an app that will help guide you in…
Since Android is the world’s most popular mobile operating system, it makes sense that hackers are targeting the OS in increasingly larger numbers. But should you be worried about the latest security threats plaguing every type of Android operating system? Yes, you should always be concerned about malware. But users of certain versions of Android are more susceptible to malware than others. Antivirus software maker Kaspersky recently highlighted which versions of Android experience the…
Managing our personal finances is something we all must engage in frequently to maintain financial prosperity. In fact, it is one of the central aspects of our life. However, not all of us have the financial expertise and proficiency to be effective at managing our finances. Fortunately, the fruits of evolving technology are now helping ease the burden of the common man in the form of a fantastic variety of personal finance apps. To help you transform into an instant home finance expert, we…
With meteoric rise of business networking over the internet, there has also been growth in many internet-based jobs and services provided by online freelance professionals and small companies. However, the lack of a proper and secure storefront to provide their services through is rather discouraging for these workers. An effective platform to monetize your content online is still a work in progress. This is where the Sellbox app for Android seeks to fill the gap. Sellbox is a cloud-based…
If you have spent any time on Android forums, then you’ve probably noticed people talking about .apk files. .apk files generally enter the conversation when talking about beta apps. But what are .apk files? And how do you install .apk files on your Android? Keep reading to find out! What are .apk files? .apk is a unique type of file designed solely for Android devices. .apk is used to distribute application files, and appropriately, APK stands for Application Package File. The…
