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Does Google Play Store or Apple App Store have more apps? Both are tied at 700,000 (!)
Until now, Apple App Store has always had the lead on Android when it comes to apps (which include games and other apps). Sure some may question the quality of all those thousands of apps, but in pure numbers iOS has had the lead over Android. Due to Android’s explosive [...]
Read More »[Android] File Manager HD is an excellent file manager that does the basics plus more [Tablet]
What is File Manager HD? It is a free, simple-to-use file manager that was specifically designed for a tablet, meaning it work well on the larger screen of a tablet which is something that a lot of apps on Play Store still lack. This app is for users who [...]
Read More »Amazon Kindle Fire HD sales surged 300% after release of iPad Mini
Since the start of iPad Mini rumors earlier this year, many people predicted it would shake up the current 7-inch tablet market, much like what Apple did with the iPhone and the iPad. Has it done so? It is too early to tell. However, Amazon is already letting everyone know [...]
Read More »[Android] Read and edit office documents with Kingsoft Office, an excellent free office suite for Android
Kingsoft Office is designed for those users who want need to view or edit documents on the go, whether it be on a tablet or smartphone. I can see this app being very useful for students, anyone in business, bloggers, and many other people. Users who need to access or [...]
Read More »Nexus 7 is refreshed: 16GB can now be had for $199, 32GB for $249, and 3G + WiFi for $299
The Nexus 7 is a killer 7-inch tablet that gained the world’s attention earlier this year by having a low price tag but still being a top-quality tablet. Google has now refreshed the Nexus 7, maybe in answer to the competition (namely Kindle Fire HD and iPad Mini) or maybe [...]
Read More »For $299 (no contract) you can grab the new Nexus 4 — a 4.7-inch, quad-core smartphone powered by Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
The Nexus 10 isn’t the only thing Google revealed today. In addition the the awesome 10-inch tablet, Google announced their fourth installation of a Nexus Android smartphone. This one, named the Nexus 4, may be more significant and marketing disrupting than the previous three (Nexus One, Nexus S, and Galaxy [...]
Read More »Google announces $399 Nexus 10 with 2560×1600 10-inch display (300 ppi) — the first real iPad killer (potentially)
Hurricane Sandy may have ruined Google’s press meet today but that didn’t keep the tech giant from officially releasing the details on its much-leaked, much-anticipated Nexus 10. And boy is it a tablet.
The Nexus 10 is a follow-up to the very successful Nexus 7 tablet Google featured earlier this [...]
Read More »[Android] Read the latest news stories from around the world with News360 [Tablet]
News360 for Tablet is a news aggregator that allows you to view the latest news stories from around the world. This app is for those who view the news regularly on their tablet and want a simple to use, yet powerful, app to bring together all of their favorite news [...]
Read More »[Android] Find the latest fashion products with Snapette
Snappette is an app that will point you in the right direction of all the latest fashions. This app is great for those who love to find and shop for clothes. It can also be great if you are looking to update your wardrobe a little bit.[...]
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Read More »[Android] GO Launcher HD for Pad is a great alternative to the stock Android launcher [Tablet]
GO Launcher HD for Pad is an alternative to the stock launcher of Android, offering better features and better performance than the stock version. GO Launcher HD for Pad is a tablet only app, but there is a similar Go Launcher EX available for Android phones.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Find a last minute hotel with Hotel Tonight
Hotel Tonight is an app designed to make finding a hotel at the last minute incredibly easy. It is perfect for people who travel a lot and constantly have to find hotels. It is also great if you find yourself suddenly stuck without a place to stay and need something [...]
[Android] Make your videos beautiful with Magisto
Magisto is an app that will add elegant effects to your videos. This app is perfect for people who prefer sharing videos instead of photos. It will make shooting and sharing videos incredibly easy and will be perfect for those who want to have unique looking videos.[...]
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Read More »How to install TeamWin Recovery Project custom recovery on Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE [Guide]
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is one among the most popular custom recoveries for Android devices. ClockworkMod (CWM) recovery and TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) recovery are so extensive that a regular Android user can’t deny the temptation to replace their boring stock recovery (the default recovery that comes with the device) [...]
[Android] Use portions of an image to create other visualizations with Photo Punch
Photo Punch is a unique application that will allow you to cut out certain parts of your pictures you use for other purposes. This app is great for those who like editing photos and seeing what other creative aspects can be done with one simple picture.[...]
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Read More »How to root Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE using one-click tool [Guide]
Rooting your Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE will help you get the maximum out of it, breaking the chains (and bla bla bla…). Simply put, rooting an Android device will help you to get the device to work the way you want, rather than adjusting yourself to use the device [...]
ITC rules that Samsung has infringed upon 4 Apple patents
After being slapped with a $1.05 billion fine and the potential ban on more than 20 of its devices, Samsung has been handed another set back. This time it is not by a jury but rather by a judge at the United States International Trade Commission.
Apple had filed a [...]
Read More »[Android] PicsArt is a photo editor and photo art community all in one
PicsArt is both a photo editor and a photo art community at the same time. PicsArt is for someone who wants a nice photo editor for their Android device, but at the same time, also wants a community to share these pictures with, and a simple way to share these [...]
Read More »[Android] Fly the coolest jetpacks ever with Jetpack Joyride
Jetpack Joyride is a game where you fly a jetpack in order to avoid obstacles. This game will be a lot of fun you used to be into the older “helicopter style” games. It will also be great if you’ve always secretly wished you could fly a jetpack![...]
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Read More »[Android] Track data, text, and voice usage, manage apps, and more with Norton Utilities & Task Killer
My phone’s too slow! I guess its time for a new one. That’s what some might say, but with the right tools you may not need to upgrade just yet, saving you the money and the time required to get a new phone. Norton has come out with many different [...]
Read More »[Android] CallFlakes is an assistant to help you follow-up with people after talking with them on the phone
CallFlakes is an app designed to make communicating over the phone much easier. This app is designed for people who forget to call other people back or for people who have difficulty following up on calls. It also is great for people who need to be reminded of emails or [...]
Millions of Android users can have their passwords, e-mails, and other data stolen due to poorly coded apps
Have you never done any banking on your smartphone because you had security concerns? Then you, my friend, might have made the right decision. A new study conducted by researchers from two German universities reveals that millions of Android users are vulnerable to data theft due to many apps being [...]
Read More »[Android] TouristEye is an offline trip planner you can take with you when you go on vacation
TouristEye is basically a an offline trip planner that allows you to plan out your trip, day by day. It includes a trip journal, offline maps, and info on many destinations. This is the type of app you would download if you were traveling, because, lets face it, you don’t [...]
[Android] Fine-tune, optimize, and monitor your device with Android Tuner
Android Tuner is app that gives you great tools to optimize your Android experience. This app is very useful if you have found your device to be slowing down or not performing like it used to. It can also be great if you want to really push the limits of [...]
[Android] Apply effects, filters, or frames to photos with Snapbucket, a Photobucket-powered alternative to Instagram
Snapbucket allows you to quickly take photos, apply a wide variety of different effects to them, and then go ahead and share them on social networks such as Facebook or Twitter or via email/SMS. Snapbucket is basically a Photobucket-powered alternative to Instagram.. minus the whole new-social-network aspect of Instagram.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Find events and buy tickets with Eventbrite
Eventbrite is a app that will allow you to to find events that interest you. This can be very useful if you find yourself with not enough time to keep up with current entertainment. It is also useful if you find purchasing tickets to be be confusing or inconvenient.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Weather is a simple, useful weather app with awesome graphics
When I got my first Android device, the first thing I noticed is it didn’t come with a weather app pre-installed. Today, with the latest version of Android, which is Jelly Bean, you can use Google Now for your weather needs but this doesn’t always work, depending on what you [...]
Read More »[Android] Discover, connect, and share while watching TV with Zeebox
Zeebox is an application designed to be your personal assistant while watching TV. Zeebox is perfect for interacting with others who are watching the same content as you. It can also be very useful if you are looking to discover similar content to what you already watch.[...]
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Read More »How to install ClockworkMod recovery and root Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE [Guide]
We had earlier shown you how to install TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) custom recovery on your Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE and get your device rooted using TWRP recovery. ClockworkMod (CWM) and TWRP are the top two custom recoveries for Android devices. This guide focuses on helping you to install [...]
[Android] Friendcaster is a great alternative to the official Facebook app
Friendcaster is an alternative to the official Facebook app on Android, which is lagging behind when it comes to features. Friendcaster is the complete opposite — it is optimized for the larger screen of a tablet, and it still has all of the functionality plus more of the original Facebook [...]
Read More »Run Firefox OS apps on Android with Firefox Marketplace by Mozilla
One of the reasons Mozilla decided to go HTML5 with Firefox OS is to allow apps on Firefox OS to be cross-compatible. In other words, any smartphone platform — may that be Android, iOS, Windows Phone, etc. — that supports HTML5 should be able to run apps created for Firefox [...]
Read More »[Android] Save web pages to view offline or at a later time with Instapaper
Instapaper is an app that will let you save webpages you come across for reading later. This app can be very useful if you are constantly browsing through multiple pages. It can also be great if you don’t like a webpage enough to bookmark it.[...]
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Read More »How to root Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE using TWRP recovery [Guide]
Recently, we had shown you how to install TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) custom recovery on your Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. The next best thing you might want to do to your device might be to get your device rooted. Obviously, installing TWRP recovery on your device has made it [...]
[Android] Google Currents is a great app for getting daily news
I’ve been using Google Currents ever since it came out because I happen to read the news quite a bit on my phone and tablet, like many other people out there. I really wasn’t that happy with other news apps at the time, but when Google Currents came out, things [...]
Read More »How to install TeamWin Recovery Project custom recovery on Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE [Guide]
TeamWin Recovery Project (TWRP) is a popular custom recovery which has the power to rival ClockworkMod recovery, which may be called the most popular and extensive custom recovery tool for Android devices as of now. While TWRP recovery is available to a relatively lower population of Android devices when compared [...]
[Android] Find the perfect restaurant with Zagat
Zagat is application designed to help you find restaurants that might suit your tastes. This app is perfect for those who have grown bored with the restaurants they usually eat at. It is also great if you are just looking for what other people think about the restaurant you’ve loved [...]