Octo
20

Cutting through the Hype – Will Android Marshmallow Deliver?

Android Marshmallow or Android 6.0 is eagerly awaited and the usual questions of what and how it will deliver are being asked by industry insiders and smartphone enthusiasts alike. It is expected to arrive first on the Nexus 5X and the 6P, though it will not take time to appear on the older Nexus devices as well. So what is the hype all about? The first one is with the battery power and the feature it is introducing in the form of Doze. Many of us have had the experience of waking up to a…

Octo
15

Why You Should Get Excited for Pokemon Go

For years, the world has been begging for a Pokemon MMO. The recently-announced Pokemon GO is likely the closest we’ll ever get to that fabled MMO. But should you really get excited about Pokemon GO? Here are some things to consider about the wildly-anticipated upcoming Android game. It Will Be Available in 2016 for Free Pokemon GO will not be released before the end of this year. It will, however, be released sometime in 2016 – many are pointing towards early 2016 (between January and…

Octo
15

Google Introduces Android Wear to the iOS

The race is on to get the lion's share of the market in the smartwatch segment. Both Google and Apple are steaming ahead with new initiatives and expansion plans. However, Google has not been having a very good run with its Android wear as compared to Apple, and has therefore come out with an application that would easily enable users to connect their Android wear to the Apple iPhone. Application to unite devices Google hopes this move will help them boost sales of their smart watches. They…

Octo
14

How to Charge your Android Smartphone or Tablet More Quickly

Sick and tired of sitting around waiting for your smartphone or tablet to charge? Today, we’re going to explain all of the best ways to charge your Android smartphone or tablet more quickly – even if you don’t have Qualcomm Quick Charge. Understand that Different Chargers have Different Power Outputs If you’ve ever plugged your phone into your laptop via USB to charge, then you’ve undoubtedly noticed how long it takes to get fully charged. You may have also noticed that charging…

Octo
13

How to Get a Clear Galaxy Note 5 Case Without Buying Any Accessories

Want to make your Galaxy Note 5 stand out from the crowd? Sick and tired of your boring black case? One Reddit user recently posted pictures of a DIY case modification. He was able to turn his Galaxy Note 5 into a clear case without needing to purchase any accessories. The process isn’t even that complicated. In the original thread on /r/galaxynote5, Reddit user /u/Skarface08 posted a video explaining how he did it. Check out that video from his OneDrive accout here:…

Octo
12

You Can Water Cool your Android for Superior Performance

You’ve probably heard about liquid cooled PCs. But one YouTuber recently took liquid cooling a step further by creating water-cooled smartphones. His system wasn’t that advanced. Linus Sebastien of LinusTechTips fame recently tested the effects of water cooling smartphones by literally placing the phones in Ziploc bags inside an ice bath. Then, he activated some performance tests, running GeekBench continually for 10 minutes. Typically, the Snapdragon 810 processor and other high-end…

Octo
12

Top 5 Best Android 6.0 Marshmallow Features

Android 6.0 Marshmallow is currently rolling out to devices across the world (okay, it’s just Nexus devices currently receiving the update). Nevertheless, most flagships should be receiving the update before the end of the year. To get you excited, here are the top 5 most important Android 6.0 Marshmallow features and improvements you need to know about: 5) Battery Saving Feature Called Doze One of the best and most immediately useful improvements on Android Marshmallow is called Doze.…

Octo
11

Why The BlackBerry Priv Could Be a Great Android Smartphone

BlackBerry is an easy company to make fun of. The company recently ditched its BB10 operating system in favor of the more popular Android. Then, it called its new phone the “Priv”, which had UK residents snickering because apparently that’s what they call a bathroom over there. But the snickering has (somewhat) subsided because people have realized that the Priv could be a genuinely great Android smartphone. As BlackBerry teases more and more about its upcoming smartphone, we’ve…

Octo
11

Kemoge Android Malware Grants Itself Root Access to your Android Device

Have you downloaded an app from outside the Google Play Store lately? If so, then you might have a dangerous new Android malware called “Kemoge”. That malware installs itself after you download a seemingly innocent app. After the installation is complete, the app performs 8 well-known root exploits in an attempt to gain root access to your device. After gaining root access, it contacts servers and appears to try to perform further action on your device. The malware was discovered by…

Octo
10

4 Tips to Get a Near-Stock Experience Of Android

The Android OS has always been known for its tremendous flexibility. That explains why so many users want to get even more out of it through the introduction of other customized software to carry out modifications for a better experience. But some of these attempts have boomeranged on the users and there is now a move towards just wanting a stock Android experience without any of the paraphernalia or stuff that has been loaded by default into the OS. Rooting has been an option but many users…