Mar 16, 2014
The notification bar is one of the key strength of Android especially with the ability to view, dismiss and interact with notifications from third party apps right from it. However, what if you accidentally dismissed
Mar 11, 2014
The Google Experience Launcher has a few nice goodies up its sleeve like the "Ok, Google" functionality and a transparent app drawer which shows the wallpaper in all its glory. While the latter might seem
Mar 10, 2014
If you have ever owned an Android device, you must have come across the word "Custom ROMs". They bring various usability features and tweaks, the latest version of Android, performance improvements and more. So, what
Over the last week, we explained to our readers the different facets of NFC -- a relatively unknown feature in today's Android devices that can come in extremely handy in day-to-day use. Below
Mar 9, 2014
Unlike iOS and Windows Phone, Android offers true multi tasking allowing users to simultaneously run and use multiple apps at once. The negative side of this openness is that some poorly coded apps can continue
Mar 8, 2014
The People's app might feel a bit bland right out of the box but thanks to its openness and APIs, it is possible for third party apps to plug into it. This makes it
Time for niche thinking. Or old-school, depending on how you look at it. But now that our smartphones have decent sized screens/resolutions, surely it can't just be me who fancies the idea
Mar 7, 2014
With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Google slipped out an internal testing feature -- App Ops -- that allows users to control permissions to various apps. It was widely expected that the company would be making the
In our last installment of NFC 101, we will teach our readers how to automate tasks using NFC tags and their Android device. The whole process is much easier than you would think and only
Mar 6, 2014
Up until now, we have educated our readers about what NFC is, its utility and how to use Android beam or SuperBeam to easily share files between devices. In this installment of NFC 101, we'
Mar 5, 2014
So you live outside of the United States and Google Play is limited to just the Play Store for apps and games to you? Would you like to access Play Movies, Music, Books, and so
Yesterday, we explained to you what Android Beam is and how you can use it to easily share content between Android devices. However, the biggest limitation of the feature is that it only works for
Mar 4, 2014
If you are new to Android, chances are you don't know about NFC and how useful it can actually be. Today, we help you in exploring Android Beam -- a relatively unknown NFC feature baked
Mar 3, 2014
The first major Android device that was released with NFC — Near Field Communications — was the Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread back in 2011. The technology, however, took its own sweet time to become
Feb 25, 2014
It’s something you see mentioned in a device review: “battery life wasn’t great at first, but it improved after a few days”. Really? Really? I have to admit that I was a little
Feb 21, 2014
Bloatware a.k.a all the pre-installed OEM and carrier apps on Android devices have been a source of constant headache for many. Not only do they affect performance and battery life, but sometime
Feb 18, 2014
Ever since the Chromecast was announced, I have been waiting for it to support more apps so I can use it to smarten up my TV. I don't live in the USA where most
Feb 17, 2014
Prior to Ice Cream Sandwich, Android lacked any kind of data tracking feature. This option has however been added in recent versions of the operating system, allowing you to directly monitor your mobile data and
