Android smartphones and tablets have the remarkable characteristic of getting a completely refreshed set of features in the span of merely a couple of months. Upgraded cameras, operating systems, display screens, etc. are some good examples of this. Surprisingly, the very basic functionality of a communication device has more or less been consistent without much change since its inception. That’s right, making a good old phone call is almost the same as it is now as it was back…
In times of decreasing privacy and increasing paranoia, there is a large section of smartphone and tablet users who believe that losing privacy does not have to be the price technology users necessarily have to pay. Apart from the discomfort brought on by the Big Brother attitude of their government, users also have to be wary of cyber criminals who can target and hack any security-vulnerable devices to steal your confidential information and potentially commit identity theft, credit…
I don’t know about you, but a substantial amount of my childhood was spent playing a game called Roller Coaster Tycoon. After unlocking every park in the game and buying both expansion packs, I still feel the urge to play that game from time to time. Fortunately for me and millions of other Roller Coaster Tycoon fans out there, Roller Coaster Tycoon will soon be coming to Android. That’s right: Atari announced today that it would be releasing two new popular games for the Android…
With rapidly evolving technology powering Android devices, they have quickly transformed into your new one-stop entertainment center and more than just a communication device. One of these great entertainment features includes using your Android as a great mp3 player. Nearly every user enjoys a good song every now and then to refresh themselves from the monotony of everyday life, and with a massive and ever-increasing catalog of music apps to choose from, you can now take music…
It’s the end of another week, and that means we have another app roundup for you. This week saw the release of dozens of exciting new apps, and we’ve managed to whittle that list down to just five that are worth your time. Without further ado, here are the best 5 Android apps that have been released over the past week: 5) Dragon Mobile Assistant If you have ever used the Dragon line of voice-to-text programs, then you know that accuracy is one of the software’s major strengths.…
So you just bought your first Android. You probably have a lot of questions about your new smartphone or tablet. Fortunately, we’re here to answer those questions. Here are some of the most common questions that beginner Android users might ask – along with their answers. Where do I download apps? Android apps can be downloaded from the Google Play Store, which should already be installed on your device. Scroll through your home screens and look for a little ‘play’ symbol and then…
Although many Android users still haven’t received the 4.1 Jelly Bean update, Google is expected to release the next version of Android – Android 4.2 – in the very near future. And despite rumors that Android 4.2 would be called Key Lime Pie, that doesn’t appear to be the case. Instead, Android 4.2 is expected to be called…Jelly Bean. That’s right – Android has decided to keep the name from the 4.1 patch. However, we wouldn’t be surprised if the inevitable Android 5.0 was…
Looking for a way to brighten up your morning? Check out this new video called “Sh*t Android Fans Say.” You’ve probably seen at least a dozen of these “Sh*t say” videos over the past year, so why not watch one more? Watch the full video below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=7huae767Rxg I expected something cheesy, but it’s actually a cut above the average “Sh*t people say” video. During arguments with iPhone users, I’ve probably mentioned…
The Google Play Store offers a plethora of engaging Android applications for people of all ages. Many people hold the misconception that smartphones and tablets are just technological wonder gadgets for adults. However, there are plenty of fun and educational apps available for the use of children, and many parents can browse through many of these useful apps which can prove to be a rather useful virtual classroom and playground for your child. Kids are compact little energetic…
Have you often felt exasperated with the time-consuming and patience-testing nature of having to print a single document and being faced with multiple problems for such a simple task? Well, the Google Cloud Print is one of the game-changing app innovations for the Android which promises to make printing a piece of cake. This app basically allows any user to link their printers with their Google account via this service. The concept involves using the power of cloud technology to…
