Oct 17, 2014
Google has just released the updated factory images of Android 5.0 Lollipop for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013) before it drops the final OTA update sometime in November. The updated developer preview
Sep 28, 2014
Recently, the CyanogenMod team added support for call recording on certain devices in CM11 nightlies. However, because of privacy concerns and regional law restrictions, the team will not be providing users with an option to
Sep 22, 2014
For its price, the OnePlus One offers a stellar value for money with its top of the line hardware and a unique 'Sandstone' finish back cover. However, the handset is not without its fair share
Sep 16, 2014
Google has been continuously making it easier and faster for users to do a Google Search and get relevant answers on smartphones. With the unified search box in Google Now, it is possible to get
Aug 31, 2014
At first glance, the app launcher on the Xiaomi Mi 3 is pretty lacklustre compared to what other Android devices offer. Buried deep into the Settings menu though, are a plethora of options to customize
The stock launcher on most devices is pretty bland when it comes to customizations, and even lacks support for icon packs. While it is possible to apply icon packs to the stock OEM launcher of
The OnePlus One is the first phone from any OEM to run on Cyanogen right out of the box. The handset packs in a plethora of customization options, which allow users to change nearly every
Aug 27, 2014
MIUI started off a custom ROM initially before Xiaomi started shipping it on their smartphones including the Mi 3. For an OEM firmware, MIUI packs in a plethora of customization options, which are usually found
Aug 20, 2014
The workflow is simple enough, for many hundred million Samsung smartphone owners worldwide. Use the phone to take a photo, then tap on the little thumbnail to bring up the photo just taken. Not quite
Aug 17, 2014
Android devices come in various shapes and sizes with displays of varying resolution, unlike the iPhone and iPad. However, to save developers the headache of supporting so many different resolutions, Android has its own software
Aug 13, 2014
The Xiaomi Mi 3 might be an year old but it is a fine handset by all means, especially for the price it retails at in most of the Asian markets. While the development community
Aug 5, 2014
Google is in the process of revamping the entire look of the Android ecosystem. Material Design will make its big entrance with Android L, and it will bring with it an inherent focus on colors,
Jul 29, 2014
The HTC One M8 comes with a measly 4MP 'UltraPixel' camera, which is awfully low when against the likes of the Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2's 16 and 20.7MP camera sensor, respectively. Nevertheless,
Jul 27, 2014
Like any other recent HTC device, the One M8 also comes with an unlockable bootloader that makes gaining root access on it a pretty straightforward affair. If you have been looking for a guide to
Jul 24, 2014
In most Android devices, unlocking the bootloader means getting unrestricted access to flashing ROMs, custom kernels and other mods. However, on HTC devices, users will need to gain S-OFF if they want complete freedom
Jul 21, 2014
Our Android devices have quickly become media consumption machines. Thanks to their big screens, excellent video streaming apps, a desktop-like browsing experience, and numerous other improvements, we find ourselves downloading and using more and
With Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Google introduced a new font family for Android named Roboto. The company has been constantly updating the font with each new Android version making subtle but welcome refinements
Taking screenshot on a mobile device is supposed to be a simple step. Sadly, in a bid to differentiate their products from one another, Android OEMs have made even this simple step very confusing and
