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…
The iPad Mini was announced on October 23, and unlike most other Apple product launches, it wasn’t greeted with a flurry of feverish hype by the tech community. Instead, most people seem to be pretty ambivalent about the iPad Mini – they couldn’t care less about it. There was a general feeling of ‘meh’ around the tech community as the new iPad was announced. But in any case, the iPad Mini will still be purchased by millions of people, and web-savvy consumers are already searching…
Unfortunately, many Android users from outside the United States – including myself – are unable to access a number of Android apps that they might want to download. Regional restrictions and copyright law prevent many apps from legally leaving the United States. Sure, the United States might be the most populous first-world country in the world. But that doesn’t mean that American Android users are the only ones who can use cool Android apps. Today, we’re going to show you how to…
As many Windows users know, defragmenting a hard drive can lead to a boost in speed and performance. Defragmenting takes all of the fragmented files on your hard drive and moves them closer together to ensure that they can be found as quickly as possible. Some app programmers have decided to bring defragmentation tools to the Android community. But does defragmenting Android actually do anything? Or is it just an over-hyped way to speed up your device? The truth is: defragmenting your…
In this economically challenging and ultra-competitive market, it is easy to get caught up in this fast-paced high-stakes race for money without keeping realistic goals and efficient planning in mind. However, many people without a financial background find it very overwhelming and meticulous to plan their financial affairs by book-keeping and maintaining copies of numerous financial transactions. Keeping this issue in mind, an Android app named Mint has taken the initiative to fill…
One of the biggest advantages of owning an Android is the ability to install custom ROMs. Of course, you have to root your device in order to access these ROMs, but thanks to tools like One Click Root, rooting Android has never been easier. But Android users who aren’t familiar with rooting might not understand what custom ROMs are or what they do. Today, we’re going to teach you everything you need to know about custom ROMs and what they mean for you. What is a custom ROM? A custom…
So you’ve rooted your Android phone or tablet. Now what do you do? Rooting Android gives you access to a whole new world of possibilities. To get started, here are the top five things you should do after rooting your device: 5) Download a custom ROM Custom ROMs are one of the major benefits of owning a rooted Android. Custom ROMs are basically new operating systems that can only be installed on rooted devices. They provide a unique new user interface and allow you to maximize the potential…
HTC Sense is the user interface found on HTC smartphones. Although HTC Sense resembles vanilla Android in many ways, it has some unique features that are easy to appreciate. To help you get the most out of your HTC smartphone, here are some of our favorite HTC Sense tips and tricks. 10) Dial *#*#4636#*#* No, dialling this crazy code into your phone won’t connect you to the president or some other hidden phone line. Instead, it will direct HTC users to a screen that shows detailed…
Have you wanted to share a really cool video on your Android device instantly with your friends and colleagues around you but been forced to have them huddled around your smartphone with ears pressed for a not-so-engaging experience? Unfortunately, it’s a common problem faced by most smartphone or tablet users despite the advances in technology for a long time now. However, your Android device has a lot of untapped potential which is slowly being discovered with the help of the…
