Android is the mobile operating system from Google. The software was originally built by a company called Android Inc, that was purchased by Google in 2005. From its modest debuts, Android has become a powerhouse that powers not only smartphones and tablet, but a host of other less high-profile devices and gadgets. Although Android is not a community-driven project, Google does release the source code as open-source under the Apache license.
04/09/2014, You guys might recall that a while back, an app called IFTTT launched on the iPhone. The name is short of “If This Than That” which is a nod to programming where programmers create if-then-else scenarios for specific events. For those unfamiliar with...
04/08/2014, With the introduction of the HTC One M8, HTC upgrades its flagship offering and offers a new version of its most famous phone to date. And since the original version (M7) had such a staunch -if not fanatical- following, the company has decided to double...
04/08/2014, According to Chinese media CNMO, ZTE is currently working on a 64-bit Android smartphone that has been given the codename Apollo. It does seem as though this particular smartphone will be based on one of Qualcomm’s newer Snapdragon 808 and 810...
04/07/2014, All phones will eventually stop working due to wear and tear on certain components, and some of the first few pieces of hardware to go are the physical hardware buttons, like the home button, lock button, volume rocker, and so on. If you’re looking to...
04/07/2014, Last month HTC unveiled its 2014 flagship smartphone, the HTC One M8. Just like its predecessor, the device has been well received. Its design, build quality and materials are much appreciated, and with an impressive hardware package under the hood, the...
04/06/2014, We have been hearing a fair amount of rumors these days when it comes to the next major build of Android, which could be shown off at Google I/O which will be taking place in the later part of June this year. We have heard of how Google plans to put an...
04/04/2014, Sometimes the best way to find out about a new app is by your friends recommending it to you. Unlike you having to download it and try it for yourself, seeing how it is being used by your friends or have them describe it to you will probably clue you in...
04/03/2014, Facebook did update their Facebook Messenger for iOS to version 4.0 some time last week, but what happened with that particular software update was the ability for users to be able to create groups from a contact list. This time around, it is Facebook...
04/03/2014, For those who have been using computers for a long time now, you guys have probably heard of the software application called CCleaner. For those who haven’t, it’s basically a piece of software that has the ability to clean out your computer, remove...
04/03/2014, Xiaomi has only been around for a few years yet it has made waves in the Chinese smartphone market. It success in that market has been widely covered by major publications. Its very well known in tech circles, something it can leverage as it looks to...
04/02/2014, Whenever iOS and Android are compared, there’s one major point that goes against Google’s mobile platform, that’s fragmentation. On iOS, Apple controls when updates are rolled out. Since its the only company making iOS devices, it...
04/02/2014, A couple of screenshots have leaked online which hint at the possibility that Gmail for Android app’s user interface might soon be getting an overhaul. It is unclear if these interface changes are final and are set to be rolled out to the public....
04/01/2014, For those of you who own the Sony Xperia SP, you might want to take note that this particular smartphone of yours will have its upgrade train stop at Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, at least according to what we have garnered so far online. A Sony representative...
04/01/2014, In the past we have seen arguments made against the Android platform, claiming that it was fragmented due to OEMs pushing out updates at irregular intervals. This combined with carriers requiring approval has caused some phones to remain on older builds...
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