Android

Top 5 HTC Phones Powered By Android

March 30, 2012 By Peter Smith 4 Comments

Taiwan based HTC, one of the leading names in the mobile phone market, combines state-of-the-art technology with the ease of use in its products. It offers a list of phones that are powered by Android, which is on its way to being the top operating system. The partnership poses a threat to more popular brands like Apple, especially, with the top 5 HTC phones by Android. Most people were made to believe that Apple was the first to come up with a touch screen phone. However, way back in 1998, HTC has, already, designed phones with this feature. In addition to this, it was the first to offer Microsoft 3G phones and host the Android platform. Top HTC Android Smart Phones HTC Wildfire … [Read more...]

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Rooting your Android Phone – What it Means and Why it should be Done

March 22, 2012 By whalesplaho 9 Comments

what does it mean to root android and why should i do it?

If you're a new Android user, you might have read lots of posts telling you to root your Android phone. You start asking what rooting android means and if it's absolutely necessary to root your phone and whether doing this will increase your phone capabilities. Another question which may arise is whether rooting your android phone can damage your phone. But wait, what does it mean to root an Android phone? Simply put, rooting Android OS means modifying your operating system so as to get total control over it. Rooting is a process allowing users of mobile phones, tablet PCs, and other devices running the Android operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within … [Read more...]

How to Backup your Android Phone Before Upgrading, Installing Custom ROMs/Kernels.

March 21, 2012 By whalesplaho 2 Comments

Backing Up your data/files is very crucial. Lets say you want to install an unofficial, custom ROM, you need to backup your files and data in case the ROM is incompatible with your phone. In such a case, you need to just reset your phone to factory settings and restore your files & data back. Also when upgrading / updating your firmware, automatically you will lose all the data & files on your mobile so backing your data & files up is the most sensible thing to do before anything goes wrong. There are several things to back up: phone book, music, movies, installed applications, text messages and others. There's no one-touch procedure to do this and you have to follow the steps … [Read more...]

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How to Run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on Windows PC

March 3, 2012 By Don Caprio 5 Comments

If you're a symbian freak like me or an iOS addict who's wondering what the noise about Android is all about and curious to have a real Android experience without buying a new device, you should find this post interesting. Similarly, if yor Android device is running Android 3.0 Honeycomb, you might want to know what Android 4.03 looks like before upgrading your device. You can emulate Android OS on your Windows PC without being a geek or something, it's very easy if you follow the guide on this post closely. I wrote a post earlier on how to run android applications on Windows but this is totally different from that. You're emulating Android OS on your computer, this means you're creating … [Read more...]

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Converting Java (J2ME) Applications to Android .apk Format

February 8, 2012 By Don Caprio 17 Comments

how to convert .jar / .jad / java / J2ME / MIDP 2.0 applications to Android .apk format

If you just got a new android phone, running java applicatons in .jar format can be a real challenge but there are lots of ways out. I previously wrote a post on how to run java applicatons on Android smartphones using an emulator but what I'm posting here is totlally different. Yes, you can convert .jar files to Android's .apk format. Sounds impossible? Well, it can be done easily with the service of a couple of websites but I need to make a few things clear about Android applications. Android .apk Files - Can they Really be Decompiled? You're probably not an Android developer but just an ordinary guy like me, so I'm going to keep this simple and straight. At first, the extension … [Read more...]

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10 Tips to Fully Utilize and Optimize your Android Smartphone

January 19, 2012 By Don Caprio Leave a Comment

10 tips to fully optimize and fully utilize your android smartphone

You don't necessarily have to wait till your android operating system crashes before learning the basic tips needed to keep it in good condition and there are certain features in your Android phone you might not be aware of. Maybe you've been using a different phone and just bought a new Android device but still trying to figure out how to make certain things work, this post explains how to make the most your Android smartphone. 1. Never let your battery drain out completely This is probably the most important because a smartphone with a battery that lasts only a few hours is as good as useless. Allowing your battery to drain out fully before recharging shortens your battery life. 2. … [Read more...]

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Perfect weight and size: Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9

January 5, 2012 By Kate Wilson 1 Comment

The tugs of war for technologically advanced gadgets and products can solemnly not stay far-flung from transmogrifying into something even more searing. Just when Apple put its feet up after releasing some significant updates and revamped iPad newly unveiled variants, Samsung settled upon plunging the scenario with an even more interesting titbits. The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 has just wriggled as the perfect computing device for anyone seeking a distinctive blend of looks, multimedia features and portability. Designed aesthetically and enclosed in a compact, slender framework, the tablet from Samsung feels high and mighty for endowing a nearly perfect size and weight. Infused with a … [Read more...]

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Avast Antivirus Security Software Now Available On Android

December 29, 2011 By Edi Ifediri 1 Comment

The use of Android OS mobile phones is becoming rampant as the days go by, Android mobile are respected especially for their highly defined user interface. They have great apps ranging from games to useful tools, and to back things up, they've got nice security softwares out of which I will be discussing on this Post. Avast Antivirus Security Software, Avast, is known to be reliable as long as security from malwares and other threats that may harm our PC is concerned and if it's been serving you well on your that PC, then you sure should get it on that Android phone of yours. Already, there are other common antivirus apps on Andriod such as Kaspersky Mobile Security, Dr.Web Anti-virus, … [Read more...]

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