Jun 26, 2014
At Google I/O 2014, Google made a bevy of announcements, including a new version of Android, Android for TVs and cars, and for wearables. It was rather exciting (and excruciatingly long, especially for those
One argument that keeps coming up when comparing Android and iOS is the update cycle and the many delays in getting new software versions from the various manufacturers. Even Google is responsible for perpetuating this
Jun 25, 2014
Ever since Sundar Pichai started overseeing Android in March 2013, in addition to his Chrome responsibility, speculations have been rampant about the importance both platforms will hold in Google’s future. Today’s Google I/
The main Google I/O 2014 keynote is just over, and we're still trying to wrap our heads around everything that was announced today. If you're a developer involved in the Android ecosystem —
Jun 23, 2014
Google I/O will be kicking off in almost 48 hours, and we're all getting really excited about Google's annual and most important conference. This is where we usually see the evolution of
Jun 22, 2014
There is no shortage of file browsers and managers on Android. Most of them have been developed years ago and continue to evolve and add features, others are comparatively new but also feature-packed. But
Jun 21, 2014
Sony had the right idea for ‘mini’ phones, of course. Take the flagship and make it smaller, for those who didn’t want something gigantic, yet without compromising the specification too much. Sony also got
Jun 16, 2014
There's no shortage of password storage solutions on Android, from LastPass to mSecure, SafeWallet, and the different KeePass clients. However, one of the most acclaimed services, 1Password, was lagging behind, with an old and
Jun 10, 2014
Whether you are one of the lucky people living in South Korea who have already bought an LG G3, or you're still waiting for the device to be available in your country to order
Last year, Motorola struck gold with the Moto X after years of releasing products that failed to capture the rapidly increasing smartphone market. Sadly, the Moto X even with its plethora of innovative features and
Jun 4, 2014
Google uploaded the Android 4.4.3 factory images for the Nexus 5 and other devices on June 2nd, but the OTA update for the handset only started showing up late last night. Since OTA
If there’s one thing the Galaxy K Zoom proves, it’s that Samsung’s engineers don’t hang around playing chequers - this is a really stunning redesign of the S4 Zoom concept from a
Jun 3, 2014
At WWDC yesterday, Apple announced the eighth iteration of its mobile operating system, iOS 8, which was covered on our sister site iPhoneHacks — check the announcement, the top features, and the additional goodies. Being an
On surface, the Android 4.4.3 update does not seem to include many new features or enhancements. However, once you start using your Nexus device after installing the update, you will realize that Google
Jun 2, 2014
Earlier today, Samsung launched its first Tizen smartphone, the Samsung Z (notice the lack of "Galaxy" in its title). Tizen, the in-house operating system developed by Samsung and Intel, has been long coming to
May 31, 2014
Despite how much smartphones have evolved in the past couple of years, one aspect seems to be stuck only incrementally increasing at a snail pace — battery life. With our phones serving so many new uses,
May 29, 2014
Smartphone manufacturers have been pushing the envelope lately on photography and camera technology, employing new ways to help you get the best out of that small sensor that's strapped to the back of your
May 28, 2014
Ever since the LG G3 was announced yesterday, we have seen a deluge of content regarding the South Korean manufacturer's latest flagship. Most interesting among these is how the G3 compares against the other
