Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Android. Show all posts

Feb 15, 2015

Apple’s iPhone Overtakes Android In US Sales For The First Time Since 2012

Apple, in its flush of new, bigger iPhone 6 handsets, has been selling record numbers of its older and newer model smartphones in the last few months, and now it’s passed another significant milestone: it has managed to overtake sales of Android devices in the key market of the U.S. for the first time in three years.

Feb 5, 2015

Android vs. Apple: Can’t we all just get along?



We should love each other – or at least respect each other. After all, iPhone inspired Android. The Note inspired the iPhone 6 Plus. The iPad inspired hundreds of tablet     options. The Nexus 8 inspired the iPad mini. Everybody inspires/steals from                          everyone else, and the result is our phones get better. 


Jan 26, 2015

10 Useful Android Tips And Tricks You Should Know

In this post, we are featuring 10 useful Android tips and tricks that may improve your experience while using your Android device. Do note that the steps may vary a little from one Android phone to another due to the differences in the build and the OS version, but if you play around with it, the next step isn’t too far off.



Jan 25, 2015

8 Android Apps To Boost Internet Speed (& Help You Survive The Holidays)



The Holidays Are Coming And You Know What This Means — Everyone Who Came Home Is Helping To Hog The Home Wi-Fi. AndWe Are Treated With Plenty Of  Online Content Which Can Zap Your Data Plan Faster Than You Can Say "What’s For Dinner?".Here are 8 Android apps that can help boost speeds to tolerable levels, and help you survive Long. 

10 Essential Tips To Increase Android’s Performance




As it is with any other desktop or mobile operating system, the performance of your Android OS will start to diminish after you use it for some time. Mobile operating systems are supposed to be lighter and faster to keep up with our need to be on the move, yet still give us access to everything. Want to have the best of both worlds? Then, it’s time to do some housekeeping.


Best camera apps for Android To Improve Your Photos

People take photos of everything. Food. Pets. Landscapes. Trash cans that look like Paul Simon. Our photos are incredibly important to us, those snaps that were fuzzy, in low light, or those that just simply don't look right annoy us. When the moment is gone, it’s gone forever, so that's why we're here to help you get the most out of your Android camera with our list of the best photo apps for Android.

Jan 23, 2015

Best free Android apps of 2015


lg g2 homescreen google apps de teaserSo, you've just cracked open the box and peeled the plastic off your brand spanking new Android smartphone. But there's not much going on in the way of Android apps straight away. Sure, Google has you covered with the essentials, , but what else do you need? This is where our list of the best free Android apps comes in,until it is your one stop shop for the absolute best-in-class Android apps. And it won't cost you a cent. Here are some apps you must have in 2015!


Jan 22, 2015

Android accessibility settings: 5 hidden options everyone should be using


The Android system, whether you own an LG G3, Galaxy S4 or Nexus 5, has a number of accessibility options built in for those hard of hearing, suffering from a vision impairment or any other number of other conditions that might make the standard operation of your Android difficult, but you don't need to be as blind as me to take advantage of them. Here's five accessibility settings you should be using.

Jan 20, 2015

How to Unlock/Reset an Android Pattern Lock

how to unlock or reset an android pattern lockAndroid is a most popular smartphone operating system from Google. It has a lot of features for our day to day life. Android has taken care all of its features and makes this operating system best from every corner. When it comes to security, here also google added some great feature to keep a phone secure from unauthorized access. Pattern lock is one of the best security system by google.A Pattern lock consists of 9 dots and the user can set a particular pattern which should initially match to unlock the device.

Jan 18, 2015

Google Now Launcher update brings Lollipop look to older devices

Google Now Launcher update brings Lollipop look to older devices


Google Now Launcher

With the latest update to the Google Now Launcher (and the Google Search app, which controls much of the content therein), folks running a device on Android 4.1 to 4.4 will now see the same Material Design styling as those who have the launcher installed on their Lollipop device. Prior to this update, installing the Google Now Launcher from the Play Store would give you a version that was tailored to look similar to the version of Android you were running — now you get the same look no matter what.
Things won't change dramatically if you update and are on a non-Lollipop device, but you will notice that the Google Search bar at the top of the launcher has a nice white color and animations have a bit more life to them. You'll also notice that the Google Now area of the launcher has a slide-in panel on the left, which lets you switch accounts, set reminders and change Google Now settings.
If you're looking to get the most Material in your life but haven't yet updated to Lollipop, you'll definitely want to snag the latest version of the Google Now Launcher and Google Search app (linked above) for the full updated experience.


Feb 7, 2014

Steve Wozniak thinks Apple should build an Android smartphone

Steve Wozniak thinks Apple should build an Android smartphone








Yes, folks, this is real life. In an interview with Wired, at the Apps World North America conference, Steve Wozniak revealed his belief that Apple should create a phone using Google's Android operating system. According to him, "There's nothing that would keep Apple out of the Android market as a secondary phone market ... We could play in two arenas at the same time." As Wired's Mat Honan notes, the idea of such a handset wouldn't be technically impossible, but anyone who's familiar with the Apple of today knows that the chances of this actually happening are slim to none.
"We [Apple] could compete very well. People like the precious looks of stylings and manufacturing that we do in our product compared to the other Android offerings," Wozniak stated during the interview. Of course, this isn't the first time(and very likely won't be the last) in which the great, legendary Woz has spoken openly about his thoughts on Apple- and Android-related affairs -- still, it's always interesting to hear his perspective on the tech industry. Wozniak also spoke toWired about the film Her, Moore's Law and even why he thinks the Cupertino company has yet to release a smartwatch or TV. You can check out the full interview right here.

Feb 6, 2014

OUYA's new matte black console

OUYA's new matte black console offers twice the storage for $130 







OUYA 16GB matte black console

If you were jonesing for a 16GB OUYA console but didn't snag the limited white edition, we have good news: you just got a second chance at buying your dream Android gaming system. The company plans to launch a standard 16GB model inmatte black (aka "anthracite") that throws in a handful of important tweaks. It includes the refined gamepad, with higher-quality buttons and a more responsive Bluetooth connection; it also boasts stronger WiFi performance and more recent firmware. Should the color, capacity and tweaks be enough to seal the deal, you can buy the black variant starting today from Amazon or OUYA for $130.

Feb 5, 2014

Sky's Now TV beta lets you stream shows on most Android devices

Sky's Now TV beta lets you stream shows on most Android devices





Sky Now TV beta for Android


Android-toting Sky subscribers won't have to worry about what hardware they use to catch up on their favorite shows. The British broadcaster has just launched a new Now TV beta that runs on most devices using Android 4.0 or higher, including tablets like the Nexus 7. It also introduces support for the £5 Entertainment Month Pass, which offers 10 live channels that include Comedy Central and Sky1. You can still use the earlier Now TV app if you're running an older Android version, but don't count on the software hanging around -- Sky plans to phase it out later this year.


Path finally brings video to its Android app

Path finally brings video to its Android app more than three years after iOS







In the fast and frenetic world of mobile, a three year wait for a simple feature Apple users already have might put you off using one of your favorite apps. But that's exactly what happened with Path, the once popular semi-private social network, which has taken an extraordinarily long time to bring video to its Android app. Following the launch of Path 3.4 on Google Play, Android users finally now have the option to record 30 second movies and apply a range of pre-selected filters, which can be shared to their private timeline alongside text, photo, location and other updates. While iPhone owners may welcome an influx of video shares by their Android counterparts, the fact it took over three years to roll out one Android feature and six months to fine-tune a new Windows Phone app means Path's recent mobile launches aren't likely to register on blip on Vine and Instagram's radar.



Google finally opens Chromecast SDK, invites developers to get hackin'

Google finally opens Chromecast SDK, invites developers to get hackin'





The Chromecast is already a pretty easy sell: It's $35 and brings most of thebiggest names in streaming media to your TV with minimal hassle. So, now that Google has opened the SDK to developers, it's pretty much a no-brainer. While there are no specific apps to announce at the moment, it's safe to assume the Play store will be flooded with updates soon enough. The SDK will allow coders to add a cast button to their app or site, be it on Android, iOS or in Chrome. The obvious use is for video apps, but there are plenty of other potential options here as well. If a developer decides to create a "custom receiver application" (rather than use the pre-built one provided by Google), they can put any standard web technologies on the big screen. So expect at least a few games and productivity apps to make the jump to Chromecast as well. Imagine firing up a presentation from Google Drive, displaying it on your 4K TV and controlling it with your phone. Or maybe Sony will build a version of Jeopardy where the board and clues are shown on the TV and your handset acts as the buzzer. Obviously, we're just speculating right now, but if we see those ideas come to fruition, we'll be expecting a nice royalty check. If you're more technically inclined, check out the video overview of the Chromecast SDK after the break


Google hacked together some pretty underwhelming games

Google hacked together some pretty underwhelming games for Glass (video)






While Google Glass may still be in its infancy, gaming on the wearable is practically in the zygote stages. To help change that, developers at the search giant have cobbled together some games in an effort to "inspire" developers. That said, what Google is offering doesn't seem too different from what we've seen out of other teams. There are five diversions in total (including a Fruit Ninja clone, as well as tennis and a matching game), but there isn't anything particularly exciting about them. For example, Balance tasks you with keeping a stack of shapes from falling off of your skull via Glass' baked-in accelerometer. Clay Shooter, on the other hand, has you yelling "pull!" to line up the target with your eyepiece's crosshairs, and shouting "bang!" to shoot the pigeon -- sure to be a big hit in crowded areas. Still, if you're curious what official Glass games look like, we'veembedded video after the jump.


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