Jul 29, 2014
By default, Android lacks the ability to lock access to any specific app. Users are instead required to make use of third-party apps from the Play Store, the majority of which look very clunky
Jul 15, 2014
Stock Android does not feature any kind of clipboard manager, as seen on devices from LG and Samsung. While there are apps that replicate this functionality, they don't feel native and have certain restrictions,
Jul 8, 2014
Unlike iOS, Android lacks a global system-wide dictionary, which means that every time you come across a word you have not heard about, you will have to open up a dictionary app to check
Jun 30, 2014
Along with a major visual overhaul in Android L, Google has also replaced the navigation bar icons keeping in line with its new Material Design philosophy. The new icons have not really met with great
Jun 28, 2014
The LG G3 is yet to be available in most of the major markets of the world but development for the device has already started picking up over at XDA forums. Developer p_toti has released
Jun 23, 2014
GravityBox is undoubtedly one of the most useful Xposed modules out there. The module single handedly brings majority of the features usually found in custom ROMs to all AOSP or near stock Android running devices.
Jun 20, 2014
Xposed framework, when combined with some excellent modules from the Android development community, completely eradicates the need for flashing any custom ROMs. Case in point being the Gravity Toolbox Xposed module for Nexus devices and
Jun 12, 2014
Some Android devices out there like the HTC One M8 and the Oppo Find 7 allow users to launch a certain app by simply drawing a gesture on the screen even when the device is
May 29, 2014
A couple of days ago, an OmniROM developer teased "Ok Google" like functionality for the stock launcher on their ROM. Now, developer MohammadAG has managed to bring similar functionality to all third-party launchers via
May 27, 2014
Last year, LG introduced Knock On with the G2 that allows users to wake up their device by simply double tapping on its screen. The feature has since then made its way to most of
May 16, 2014
Xposed framework and its modules have bought about a revolution in the Android development world, allowing users to enjoy many advanced features without the hassle of flashing any custom ROM. Today, the developer of Xposed
May 4, 2014
The Dot View case for the HTC One (M8) is a very unique case that any OEM has probably ever released for one of its devices. By default, HTC only allows users to pick up
Mar 18, 2014
With Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, Google introduced the concept of multiple users in Android. The company further refined this feature in Android 4.3 but has restricted it only to Android tablets. While some
Mar 3, 2014
Gravity Toolbox is among the most popular modules for Xposed framework since it allows access to a plethora of customisation options. The toolbox offers nearly all the major features that custom ROMs pack nowadays but
Feb 19, 2014
Xposed framework and its modules are the next big thing in the Android development community. Using the combination of the two, users can get nearly all the features on their rooted Android device that are
Feb 15, 2014
Carriers in the United States are notorious for throttling the 3G/LTE connection of the end user when they detect any kind of tethering (mobile hotspot) activity from their phone. Usually, they monitor such activity
Jan 24, 2014
A seemingly minor feature that Android lacks compares to iOS is the ability to scroll to the top of a list by simply double tapping on the status bar. Up until now, even custom ROMs
Jan 20, 2014
Xposed framework and its modules have been among the greatest innovation of the Android community in recent times. The framework when coupled with modules can bring nearly all the features that we see in a
