Android
Programmer’s Perspective: How Android’s Fragmentation Can Be a Good Thing
One of the chief arguments against Android and in favor of iOS in today’s mobile OS battle can be simplified to one word: fragmentation. I see that word thrown all over the place, usually padding walls of text written by an iOS fanboy who probably hasn’t the slightest clue what fragmentation really is. Isn’t that [...]
Is the Galaxy Nexus Ready to Take out the iPhone?
To iPhone or to Android? That is the question. That’s been the question for the last couple of years, and with webOS out and BlackBerry taking a way backseat in the smartphone race, it appears that this will remain the question for new smartphone buyers in the near future. I’ve been wrestling with which platform [...]
Five Reasons to Choose Android Over iOS
Android and iOS have been compared to one-another with each new OS update and hardware release for the past two years. Undoubtedly, the two have traded blows in terms of new features and unique updates, but each operating system ultimately brings its own blend of function and form to the table which appeals to each [...]
Should You Install a Custom ROM on Your Android Device?
What are the pros and cons of installing a custom ROM on your Android device? It can be hard to resist the temptation to root your Android device and install a custom ROM, even at the risk of voiding your warranty and bricking your device. Custom ROMs can give you additional features and in same [...]
How to Leave a Good App Review
As an Android developer, I frequently check up on the latest reviews that people have left on my application. I do this because I want to make sure my app runs without issues for people. The reviews also might present an idea for a new feature I could implement to make users’ work on the [...]
What Are the Best Android Devices Coming out This Holiday Season?
‘Tis the season for cookies, pretty lights, and an onslaught of new Android devices in all shapes and sizes. I hope you saved up your upgrades, because the number of new devices being released this season (especially on Verizon) is quite staggering. There are several flagship phones and tablets coming out in the near future, [...]
Carrier IQ Might Not Be Spying on Your Android Device, After All
On Wednesday, LockerGnome reported recent news that software developed by a company called Carrier IQ was tracking your every move on your Android device, from keystrokes to taps on the screen. However, today more information has come to light regarding what the software is actually doing. When YouTuber Trevor Eckhart released his video allegedly showing [...]
How to Make Sure Your Android Phone Isn’t Spying On You
Last year, iPhone users had to deal with “locationgate.” Now, Android users have their privacy to worry about, as recent information that’s been uncovered by YouTuber TrevorEckhart has shown that software made by a company called Carrier IQ, installed by default on many Android phones by the carriers and hardware manufacturers, is tracking a whole [...]
Is Cluzee the Android Siri We’ve Been Waiting For?
If you know anyone with an iPhone 4S, you’ve probably played with Siri, Apple’s digital “personal assistant.” Siri intelligently responds to your questions and is able to induce meaning out of things like “What should I wear today?” and be able to give you correct answers (“It’s going to be 30, so you may need [...]
Can I Get Ice Cream Sandwich on My Android Device?
If you’re an Android fan, you’ve probably heard about Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s probably the biggest Android upgrade so far, bringing awesome features like a new, redesigned user interface, improved notifications, a new lock screen, improved keyboard, and a whole lot more. As of now, the only phone you can get with Ice [...]
