Posts Tagged 'android'
Android malware writers exploit Instagram
Fake Instagram websites distribute Android Trojan horses that send SMS messages to premium-rate numbers
In an attempt to take advantage of the popularity of free photo-sharing app Instagram among smartphone users, malware writers have created fake Instagram websites to distribute Android Trojan horses, according... Read More
How to Sync Your Media Library to Your Android Phone
Here’s how to sync your photos, videos, and music to your Android phone with DoubleTwist for Windows.
iPhone users have iTunes, but Android users must figure out their own syncing arrangement. Of the numerous Android syncing programs out there, I recommend trying DoubleTwist first. DoubleTwist reliably... Read More
Android Ice Cream Sandwich vs. iPhone 4S Comparison
Which is the better smartphone? Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus running on Android’s Ice Cream Sandwich platform or the Apple iPhone 4S?
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first smartphone to run the latest version of Google’s Android platform, 4.0 or properly called: Ice Cream Sandwich. It boasts a strikingly large 4.65in Super AMOLED HD screen and has a... Read More
How to Broadcast a Live Video From Your Phone or Tablet
Want to set up a live video feed from your smartphone or tablet? Here’s how to use the Ustream video-streaming service to broadcast a feed straight from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
Your tech might just help you make (or document) history. Here are tips and apps to help you take photos, stream video, and stay safe during large public gatherings.... Read More
‘Occupy Flash’ Calls for End to Adobe’s Flash Plug-in
Computer users are being urged to uninstall the Flash Player plug-in by a group of US developers.
The Occupy Flash movement claims the software is buggy, crashes a lot and requires constant security updates.
Adobe recently cancelled development of its Flash plug-in for... Read More
Best Android E-book Readers
If you are using smartphone such as Android, iPhone or any other such phone, then you can use it as an e-reader beside texting, browsing, e-mailing and using other such features. Several Android e-book readers also available in market but only few of them are worth reading.
With this fast-track life its not easy to take out time to sit back, relax and read. That is why the idea of e-book... Read More
Designing For Android
For designers, Android is the elephant in the room when it comes to app design. As much as designers would like to think it’s an iOS world in which all anyones cares about are iPhones, iPads and the App Store, nobody can ignore that Android currently has the majority of smartphone market share and that it is being used on everything from tablets to e-readers. In short, the Google Android... Read More
10 Hot Android Tablet Apps for Business
You have the Android Honeycomb tablet. Now it’s time to put it to work.
When Android 3.0 Honeycomb debuted on the Motorola Xoom in late February, only a handful of apps were truly optimized to take advantage of Honeycomb’s capabilities. Android still has a long way to go in catching up to Apple’s 90,000-plus iPad apps, but already... Read More
Boost Your Smartphone’s Battery Life
Tired of seeing your smartphone die halfway through the day? These simple tips, tricks, and apps will help keep your mobile juiced up and ready for action.
For all of their power and versatility, smartphones–even the best of them–are cursed with abysmal battery life. Unless you use your phone very sparingly (and who does that?), you’re lucky to make it home at the end of... Read More
How to Personalize Your Android Phone
Does your Android gadget lack visual flair? Here’s how to make your Android handset look cool. I’ll admit it: I think the base version of Google’s Android platform is a little rough around the edges–especially when compared with the iPhone, which not only “just works,” but is beautiful too.
Sure, Android is cool because it’s hackable and open-source:... Read More
