Top 5 Features to Get Excited About in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Top 5 Features to Get Excited About in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Android 6.0 Marshmallow has been out for a few months. But if you’re like most Android users, then you’re not going to get it until early this year. Is Marshmallow worth the wait? Here are the top 5 features in Android 6.0 Marshmallow to get you excited. 1) Personalized Lockscreen Messages Okay, we admit it: this feature is really small. But it’s also pretty cool. You can now add a personalized lockscreen message to your device under the clock. Use that message to say whatever you…

Skype Will introduce Free Group Video Calling on Android

Skype Will introduce Free Group Video Calling on Android

Microsoft celebrated Skype’s 10th birthday by introducing a huge new feature: free group video calling for all mobile users. The feature was announced on Tuesday, January 12 (Skype’s official birthday) although Microsoft did not announce a rollout plan. Free group video calling is coming to Android within the next few months. The feature is also coming to iOS and Windows Mobile – so Android users aren’t getting treated with anything too special. We don’t know when it’s…

Google Shares the Ultimate List of 154 Android Tips and Tricks

Google Shares the Ultimate List of 154 Android Tips and Tricks

Everyone loves a good tips and tricks article on the internet. Google clearly understands that as it just recently released the ultimate list of 154 Google tips and tricks. The tips are broken down into five categories, including: -Save Time -Do More -New Device -Ask Google -Improve Access Google actually plans to add to this list over time, turning it into the largest (and most official) list of Android tips and tricks on the market today. You can also choose to sort…

Samsung Will Release Three Versions of the Galaxy S7

Samsung Will Release Three Versions of the Galaxy S7

Big news came out of the Samsung Galaxy S7 rumor mill this morning. Samsung is reportedly planning to release three different versions of the Galaxy S7. Those three versions would be similar to the versions on the Galaxy S6: -Galaxy S7 -Galaxy S7 Edge -Galaxy S7 Edge+ The fact that there will be three versions of the Galaxy S7 has actually been a source of contention in the community for some time now. Originally, it was rumored there would be two versions – just like…

Could We See Foldable Androids in 2016?

Could We See Foldable Androids in 2016?

We’ve been hearing about bendable Androids as far back as 2013. But is 2016 the first year we could start to see foldable Androids on the market? It’s certainly a possibility. We know that Samsung has been playing around with the idea of foldable phones and tablets for some time now. Yes, According to One Group of Analysts According to one group of analysts at HSBC, 2016 will be the year Samsung finally launches its foldable Android smartphones and tablets. Samsung is reportedly…

Is Android Wear Ready for the Internet of the Future?

Is Android Wear Ready for the Internet of the Future?

The concept of Android Wear was a brilliant one when it was launched. Users wanting a smaller companion to their mobile and the extra screen for notifications visibility were thrilled at this. But beyond that, the concept did not thrill anybody and sales of such Android Wear did not quite set the market on fire. But things are looking up now and with the technology ecosystem evolving rapidly and with talks of smart homes in the air, the utility of Android Wear will be hard to ignore. There…

Best Android Wear Watches for 2016

Best Android Wear Watches for 2016

Android Wear devices have been on the market since 2014 and Android users are realizing they’re not just for hardcore Android users anymore. What are the best Android Wear watches for 2016? Follow along with us as we break down the best and most popular Android Wear watches your money can buy. Huawei Watch The simply-titled Huawei Watch is probably the most watch-like looking device on this list. It features a stylish and discrete leather strap as well as a sleek, circular metal frame…

Google Ties Up With Oracle While Microsoft Teams Up With Cyanogen

Google Ties Up With Oracle While Microsoft Teams Up With Cyanogen

The development of the Android OS over the years by Google has not been a very open one, what with the search engine giant engaging in sudden flip flops from time to time. The latest in this series is the change in the Android code base that has resulted out of the US Supreme Court not appealing Google’s case against Oracle of $1 billion. Unexpected tie up with Oracle despite ongoing legal battle Readers will know that the two companies have been engaged in a legal battle over the alleged…

Android and Blackberry Collaboration Promises to Dazzle Users in 2016 with PRIV

Android and Blackberry Collaboration Promises to Dazzle Users in 2016 with PRIV

The launch of the first Android phone by BlackBerry did attract attention but then got dwarfed by the many other developments happening so frenetically in the smart phone world. Now BlackBerry is about to launch a second one and this is going to be a high-end device that they hope to bring out in 2016. The BlackBerry PRIV as the first one is known as will have to show significant sales for BlackBerry to go ahead with the second one though. Initial reports are good and BlackBerry also reports…

3D Features On Android For Instagram Users – Novelty vs Utility

3D Features On Android For Instagram Users – Novelty vs Utility

Both Apple and Google are intent on making things easier for their users and that is always good news as long as these extra features do not push up the overall cost. The latest development is the roll out of the “3D touch” by Apple in their iPhone 6s as well as the 6s Plus models. Technological update race is on with utility being a question mark Apple has gone to town speaking about this addition, calling it a snazzy feature and intended to score over its Android competitor. This…

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