Free Apps Can Ruin Battery Life

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March 20, 2012

A recent study from Purdue University and Microsoft shows that up to 70% of an apps battery use is related to it’s adverts that are place inside the app . Although no one is a fan of adverts we usually just see them as a nuisance cluttering our screen , but not actually as a battery drainer.

This new study is worrying as Google generates most of it’s revenue from Android using adds , and if they are unable to solve this problem , many developers and users may get fed up with what seems to be quite a serious … Read More

Manufacturers Might Ruin Android 4.0

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December 22, 2011

Before Android 4.0

In the past Android has never been a very attractive operating system . If you compared a Nexus device to competing smartphone devices you would have been underwhelmed by the Nexus experience . As a result OEM’s(The Cell Phone Manufacturers ) have customized Android heavily , this was done to make their phone more attractive and to separate themselves from other Android phones .

Many people prefer their OEM’s user interface , HTC Sense probably being the most popular . HTC Sense provides us with more widgets , a new home launcher , skinned Apps and … Read More

Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S2

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December 22, 2011

Samsung will be updating many of their current Deviices to ICS this January . The first devices to receive the update will be their Galaxy S2 smartphone and their Galaxy Tab tablet range.

When ICS was released it featured a greatly improved UI experience and for the first time Android looked like a finished , polished and premium OS without the need for manufacturer UI overlays.

Considering the beautiful stock appearance it would be disappointing if manufacturers use their own UI customization that hides and disrupts this new polished Android version. An early build of the ICS ROM for the … Read More

Intel Powered Android Devices On Their Way

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December 21, 2011

Intel has been absent from the mobile device market for quite a while now . The processor giant who dominates in the desktop world has been slow to adapt and support tablets and phones .

It seems as if Intel is finally going to be entering the mobile arena and we can begin to see Intel powered Android Devices in Q1 2012. The new processor is called ‘Medfield’ and is reported to support BluRay quality video and photo burst of 35 frames per second. Intel still has more work to do as they still need their Medfield design to incorporate … Read More

Asus Transformer Prime Begins Shipping

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December 21, 2011

Buy Asus Transformer Prime (The World’s Most Powerful Tablet)

The Asus Transformer Prime is undoubtedly the Android Tablet of the year and possibly the most hyped device of the year.

Not only is the Transformer Prime the first tablet to feature the Tegra 3 CPU (Quad-Core) but it manages to do see in a beautiful brushed aluminum body that is just 8.3mm thick and weighs just 586 grams. It’s speed is unmatched and it follows on with the same strengths of it’s previous model.

With a high demand for such a cutting edge device Asus has been overwhelmed and … Read More

Barnes & Noble , Amazon updating tablet software – say goodbye to root

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December 21, 2011

Buy A Kindle Fire

These two cheap android tablets are battling out to see who can be the best budget android tablet , they have both recently received major software updates that are expected to improve feel and usability.

Barnes and Noble and Amazon have both stirred up the tablet market by undermining the competition with budget prices on decent tablets . It reportedly costs Amazon $200 to produce the tablet meaning that they make absolutely no money from the hardware side of their new tablet. Amazon and Nook expect to make money of the tablets, not through the … Read More

Archos 70B , Brings us Honeycomb and decent specs for just $200

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December 21, 2011

2012 is set to be one of the best years for tablet buyers , with Android tablets reaching their second generation models we can begin to see refined design and improved quality .

With more manufacturers entering into the tablet race prices are expected to drop as competition begins to heat up. Android 4.0 poses as the first real threat to the polish and smoothness of iOS and with the introduction of the Kindle Fire for just $200 it becomes evident that price will become one of the greatest selling points.

Archos has announced their latest budget tablet for just … Read More

App Review – GO Launcher EX

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App, Productivity, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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Today I’m going to do a quick review of GO Launcher EX , this is one of my favourite apps and I have been using it as my default home launcher since it has been released.

It comes from a well known developer who has made their name in making free , high quality apps. This is one of the essential apps that I recommend every Android user to get as it will change the way you use and interact with your device.

This app has a great deal of customizability , and all the functionality … Read More

Game Review – They Need To Be Fed

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Arcade & Action, Game, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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They Need To Be Fed, is a well priced app that deserves recognition.

Right from the start it has a fun user interface and a cool storyline. I enjoy the sadistic plot where in every level your goal is to get your cute little character eaten. With an interesting name and a concept that amuses me every time I play it starts off really well.

It has simple controls, however the game is made more complex by the worlds which you have to navigate. As you traverse each world you are requires to collect diamonds that … Read More

Game Review – Rope Cut

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Brain & Puzzle, Game, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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Rope Cut, is a fantastic Android app with a very reasonable price tag. It is the official app and feature fantastic animations , smooth transitions and a likeable character.

Rope Cut was a huge success on the iOS platform and I am sure many of us have been forced to longingly watch our friends with iPhones and iPod’s playing with one of the most well refined games yet. Thankfully the developer has brought the game over to the Android platform. This game features just the same great animations, illustrations and smooth game play. For it’s price … Read More

App Review – Pulse News

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App, News & Magazines, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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I am taking a look at Pulse News, another free app . It is a great way to stay informed and allows you to customize where you get your information.

It is a great tool for finding out what you need to know and ignoring what you don’t .With a multitude of news sources it allows you to stay up to date with exactly the type of news you care about.

The news sources can easily be sorted and arranged into different pages. Each page has a customizable heading. Using the pages you can easily create … Read More

Game Review – SpeedX 3D

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Arcade & Action, Game, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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SpeedX 3D , is a free ad supported app that is no other racing game out there. It has great physics, animations and a smooth frame rate.

SpeedX 3D , has a hypnotic and unreal game-play and allows you to enter a vibrant world of colour and insane gravity. After a slight adjustment to the way the game works , you will soon be racing through tunnels and dodging obstacles at a break-neck pace, with a guaranteed smile on your face.

It has a series of twists within the game which keeps the game exciting and … Read More

App Review – Pops

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App, Personalization, Reviews

December 20, 2011

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I am looking at a brand new app called pops, it is a free app . It allows you to personalize and improve the way you receive notifications.

The application allows you to display “Pops” when your screen is off and you receive a notification. The application is completely unobtrusive while your screen is on, however if your screen is off then it transforms your screen with one of it’s premium animations.

It has a marketplace full of animations that cater for every need and you are bound to find one that suits your personality.

It … Read More

App Review – New Android Market

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App, Reviews, System

December 20, 2011

I have managed to get the newest version of the Android Market, there are definitely some marked improvements in the interface and it is much easier to navigate.

My favourite new features are the top charts, this enables you to see what’s popular and what might interest you. It’s new tab features also allow you to easily switch between views using a simple swipe.

I am slightly disappointed in the home screen , which in my opinion looks too much like Windows tile interface on their phones, however this is a minor issue and doesn’t detract from the overall improvement … Read More

Game Review – Dragon, Fly!

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Arcade & Action, Game, Reviews

December 19, 2011

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Today I am looking at Dragon, Fly . So far this is the best Tiny Wings clone that I have ever seen on Android.

We finally are able to get an app that equals and perhaps surpasses the iOS exclusive Tiny Wings.

The storyline of Dragon Fly is that you are a young dragon who is trying to run away from it’s mother. However, you are too young to fly by yourself and thus you use the momentum you gain from sliding down hills in order to stay air borne.

By simply tapping the screen you … Read More

Android Ice Cream Sandwich – First Screenshots Appear

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December 19, 2011

Google is expected to release it’s next major update to the Android OS this October . The new version of Android will be called Ice Cream Sandwich . Ice Cream sandwich is expected to be release as version 4.0 and will be a common platform that will run on phones and tablets.

It is expected to bring all Honeycomb features to phone users and Google made it clear that they wanted their new version of Android to be able to run on all Android devices in order to decrease fragmentation.

A few unofficial pictures have appeared recently which seems to … Read More