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One of the coolest things about smartphones today is the almost universal support for accelerometers and other motion-based controls. It’s hard not to think about driving games when considering what someone could do with this level of control. When I was offered the opportunity to …continue reading
Buying an Android tablet for someone is a gift that keeps on giving. Tablets are arguably the computer of the future, and there’s really very little that limits the capabilities of one running Android. Gaming, browsing the Web, taking notes, watching video, and even editing …continue reading
Android Jelly Bean introduced a number of interesting features to the Android platform, the most noticeable of which is Google Now, an integrated personal assistant (much like Siri) that keeps track of your location and provides you with helpful information when and where it is …continue reading
Last week I was roaming about the Internet, looking for something to write about, when I discovered an article over at Mashable about Android for newbies. As I read through the list of some 20 pieces of information, I thought to myself that I could …continue reading
According to one security company, if you are the user of any Android-powered device, your device could be vulnerable to an attack. But before you panic and throw your Android device in the trash, you can take some precautions to protect your precious gadget. In …continue reading
I don’t know about you, but I am never very excited about having to call customer service, no matter how good the company alleges its customer service to be. The nightmare of having to press through a variety of different keys, sometimes taking up to …continue reading
Google last week challenged a Chinese firm on the way that the company had modified the Android operating system. When this information became public, some of the first comments posted on the Internet criticized Google for the action that it took. Google later responded that …continue reading
When Apple decided to move away from the world of wearable computers with its latest iPod nano, I began to wonder if there were any viable alternatives that might even provide a more robust computing experience. The iPod nano was hardly a revolutionary computing device …continue reading
I love taking pictures, and having the right camera apps on my Galaxy Nexus makes a huge difference in my overall experience. The included camera app is fine, but what if I want to take a photo and make it look a little more like …continue reading
It is amazing to me how far technology has come, especially in the classroom. In fact, in some school districts across the country tablets or laptop computers are being assigned to the students in lieu of textbooks. But no matter what the classroom environment, or …continue reading
This is not a comparison of Android and iOS or Windows Phone, even though it seems to be one of the most searched questions on the Internet. Everyone will make the choice to find the system that suits one’s lifestyle best. Instead, we’ll talk about …continue reading
Like many of you who spend your time reading the informative articles here at LockerGnome, you most likely have a large assortment of devices at your disposal. I know that my personal arsenal is extensive, including three laptop personal computers, one desktop personal computer, two …continue reading
It’s a day after the great expected removal of the Flash Player from the Google Play store. At the time of this article’s writing, the app is still available, though it may be so through delays between removal requests and Google taking …continue reading
Guest blogger Karl Newark writes:
If you are a regular reader of this site, chances are that you probably already know a lot about Google’s latest version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean. So rather than doing a full and in-depth review of the software, …continue reading
Having your phone turn up missing or stolen is one of the worst fears of the modern world. These days, our phones hold our email, contacts, schedule, and virtually any other aspect of our lives we can’t manage to keep committed to memory. If you …continue reading
As a happy Android phone user, I woke up this morning to what I truly believe is one of the biggest stories of the month. Google Wallet, a promising and yet underwhelming app from Google that allows you to buy and pay for things with …continue reading
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head that you just couldn’t shake? You know the general tune and a small part of the lyrics, but the name of the song just isn’t coming to you. Believe it or not, there are apps …continue reading
I love saving money. If my Galaxy Nexus can help me out in that endeavor, it makes the process even more exciting. Technology is my passion, but I’ve long believed that you don’t have to be rich to enjoy technology. Sure, you might have to …continue reading
Guest blogger Cliff Miller writes:
I recently switched from the Verizon Apple iPhone 4S 32 GB to the Verizon Droid Razr Maxx, and my initial impression was quite good, especially for the price I paid — $199.99 with a two-year contract from …continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by me on the behalf of T-Mobile. All opinions are 100% my own.
The time has come to pack this Samsung Galaxy S III from T-Mobile back in its box and ship it back …continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by me on the behalf of T-Mobile. All opinions are 100% my own.
Last week, I took a T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S III out of the box and started using it. It didn’t take long before …continue reading
As we watched the Google I/O Day 1 keynote back in June, many of us at LockerGnome were excited for what we knew was coming. For instance: a 7″ Nexus device. We were so excited, in fact, a few of us pre-ordered the device the …continue reading
I’ve recently made the switch back to Android from iOS thanks in part to a stunning demonstration of Android Jelly Bean that took place at Google I/O. This change meant more than just being on a new mobile OS to me. It meant freeing myself …continue reading
Guest blogger Elliot Guest writes:
Jelly Bean. Google’s hopes rest on the tiny candy, but we must all hope that, unlike the little bite-sized sweet in reality, the good taste isn’t short lived. At least that’s what Google should be hoping.
It’s …continue reading
I’ve had Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for a couple of days now on the Galaxy Nexus and I’ve had a difficult time putting the phone down and taking a break from using Google Now. It’s not that I haven’t had the use of Siri before …continue reading
When Google announced that the Chrome browser was coming to iOS last month, I installed it as quickly as it became available. It’s not that I’m a dedicated fan of the Chrome browsing experience or Google as a whole, but a number of features available …continue reading
Google is rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean starting this week, and HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus owners are at the top of the update list. If you own one of the Google-supported GSM Galaxy Nexus devices, you should receive an update alert within …continue reading
This is a sponsored post written by me on the behalf of T-Mobile. All opinions are 100% my own.
Android has come quite a long way since it first entered the tech scene in late 2008. For starters, it has become considerably …continue reading
I have had Jelly Bean for just over a week now on my Galaxy Nexus and so far, it has been a wonderful experience. So, as I sat around wondering what I could possibly write about (if my lack of articles was any indication, I …continue reading
I’m currently a somewhat satisfied iPhone 4 user, and while the iOS platform has and continues to be a solid choice for almost everything I need to do, there are a number of drawbacks that I’ve struggled with which appear to be resolved on Android …continue reading
