The openness of the Android universe can still be unsatisfying for some users, as we all know that even if there are more apps that can be used for devices under this operating system, there are still things that do not exist in this realm-and are only made available in the likes of iOS or Windows. Hence, the next best thing that an Android user can do is to root. But are you really in the best position to root your Android device? Of course, while a rooted smartphone or tablet becomes more…
If you’re an avid gamer, then for sure it would be a dream come true if your favorite PlayStation games would become available right on your smartphone, right? Guess what: Sony has just released PlayStation Mobile! It’s more than just a gaming app-it’s the ultimate store for you to get the games that you got hooked with back during the day. Sony has quite made a big investment on expanding the reach of their consumer games since the start of the year, beginning with the hardware…
The Where’s My Droid app has been out for quite some time, but many users are still unaware of what this powerful free app can do. Using Where’s My Droid, Android owners can track lost phones using GPS coordinates or turn the ringer up to find it lying around the house. The Where’s My Droid app was the first tracking app of its kind. It’s completely free and will link to Google Maps if your Android is not located nearby. Users can track their phone from anywhere and remotely manage…
A head-to-head comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the iPhone 5 shows a comprehensive win for the S3 in just about every category, including screen size, memory, processing power, resolution, and connectivity. But there is one category where the iPhone 5 beats the Samsung Galaxy S3, and that is pixels per inch (PPI). But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t matter in the slightest because an independent study conducted by IHS recently concluded that the Samsung Galaxy S3…
If there is one complaint about the Galaxy S3, it’s that people with small hands find it too large. The 4.8 inch screen looks spectacular, but those with smaller hands might not be able to stretch their thumbs across the screen. Fortunately, people with miniature hands might soon be able to buy a miniature Galaxy S3. According to this German poster, Samsung is holding a major press event in Germany on October 11, 2012. The title basically states that “Something small will be…
Samsung has been planning a countersuit against Apple for the past month. Today, Samsung added the iPhone 5 to that lawsuit. The company claims that Apple’s smartphones and tablets – including the iPhone 5 – violate Samsung’s 3G patents. Samsung also claims that the features of Apple products infringe on patents filed by Samsung. After today, the lawsuit includes most versions of the iPod, iPad, and iPhone as well as the latest iPhone 5. Samsung also took a shot at Apple…
A recent article on AndroidAuthority.com posed the question: should manufacturers start selling rooted Android devices? The writer talked about how much superior the rooted Android experience was. He praised custom ROMs for delivering faster performance and an overall better experience than what the original manufacturer or operator intended. If you need to learn more about the benefits of rooting an Android device, just look at the top of this page. Rooting provides an enormous number of…
If you’re sick of hearing Apple users brag about Siri, then rest assured that you now have a Siri-like option for Android. It’s called “Maluuba” (whatever that means), and it turns voice input into useful commands. Maluuba integrates with popular online services to create a seamless browsing experience. Instead of just watching Siri type something into Google for you (how lazy is that?), Maluuba will make an effort to recognize the context of your command. It has the…
On October 1, Google’s market cap surpassed Microsoft for the first time in company history. That means Google is now the second most valuable tech company in the world, behind only the behemoth that is Apple. What exactly is Google’s market cap? It’s $249 billion compared to Microsoft’s $248 billion. This is good news for Android users, as it shows that Google – and its investors – remain committed to Google’s idea of an open mobile OS and increased innovation in the…
Have you ever thought that your Android phone was watching you? If you have, then you might not be crazy – despite what your friends are telling you. A new type of malware called PlaceRaider has the ability to use your phone unlike any other Android virus ever created. It’s a new breed of malware that has been labelled “visual malware” due to its ability to make a 3D image of a room using pictures taken from an Android camera. Hackers can look at the pictures taken by PlaceRaider…
