A few years ago, if you told someone your phone was running Android, they would have looked at you with a very confused expression. Today, Android is a household term, and the battle between iOS and Android has never been hotter. But a new statistic released today suggests that the battle between Android and iOS might already be over. According to data collected by the International Data Corporation (what an appropriate name), 75% of the world’s smartphones are running Android. In other…
Although smartphones and tablets are taking the technology market by storm, PCs and laptops are still very relevant and are far from being outdated. The processing power, storage capacity, software power, display size, comfort of the keyboard, etc. are all highly important features for many users who depend on them on a daily basis for work or other purposes. But with the advent of Android smartphones and tablets comes the advantage of portability; portability which can be used to…
If you don’t check the Google Play Store every day for hot new releases, then we don’t blame you. But thanks to the internet, finding awesome new apps has never been easier. Here are our top five favorite Android apps that were released this past week: Wake N Shake Alarm Clock I don’t know about you, but I sleep through my alarm clock quite a bit. And the Android alarm clock doesn’t repeat itself by default. What if you wanted an alarm clock that was a little less lenient about…
The term blogging has always been equated with the image of writers being tied to their laptops or PCs extensively and brainstorming intensely. Although many may prefer to do this activity in the comfort of their homes or workplaces, there is a huge demand for bloggers who are looking for improved portability on their Android devices. With the massive step up in smartphone technology and applications designed for them, taking your digital life anywhere you go is now easier than…
If you’ve been snooping around your Android settings menu lately, then you may have noticed a section that allows you to choose which type of lock screen system to use. By default, most Android devices feature a simple swipe unlock command. However, simply swiping your finger across the screen isn’t an effective form of security. In fact, it can’t really be considered a form of security at all. If you want to safeguard your Android from snooping eyes and protect it from theft, then…
A few years ago, terms like ‘rooting’ and ‘jailbreaking’ had nothing to do with smartphones. If you told someone that you ‘rooted’ your phone, they might have thought you planted your cell phone in your garden. Or if you talked about jailbreaking, people would turn on their TVs to look for news about a prison escape. Today, most mobile users have at least heard these terms – even if they haven’t actually rooted or jailbroken their phones. And the issue of jailbreaking and…
If you’ve used One Click Root to unlock root access to your phone, then you’ve probably enjoyed benefits like faster performance and longer battery life. But if you want to upgrade your phone, then you might not want to sell your old phone in rooted condition. So how can you prepare your phone for resale? By unrooting it, of course. Today, we’re going to show you exactly how to ‘reverse root’ your phone and restore it to factory settings. Before you begin There are some important…
If your phone is dead, or if you left it at home, then you might be wondering if anybody is trying to call you. Instead of worrying about how many voicemail messages you have, you can easily check your voicemail from any remote number by following a few easy steps. This tip isn’t restricted to Android smartphones, and it can be used on any landline or cell phone with a voicemail inbox. Without further ado, here’s how to check your voicemail from any phone: Step 1) Using any…
The Android application marketplace is celebrated as one of the richest and most diverse places for finding quality tools and programs to enhance the user experience and make your smartphones even smarter. Following the mantra of “there’s something for everyone”, the Android app marketplace also has plenty of intuitive and useful applications for healthcare professionals, medical students, or simply health-conscious and curious individuals. You can now easily figure out a…
Whether you’re hard at work or kicking back and writing your book, organizing ideas is the key to executing every successful project. This process of brainstorming and thought cycling is the blueprint for any task you want to take up; hence, having a visual platform to shape your ideas in is a great tool to have at your disposal. Professionals like construction managers and architects have already been using mind mapping software like Microsoft Project. The organizing and…
