Given the versatility of the Android platform, smartphone and tablet users have never had to complain about the number of games available. Hardcore gamers however find it difficult to control the in-game characters just by using the on-screen virtual controls. While Bluetooth controllers are slowly making their way to interested consumers, the…
As versatile as the Android platform is, there are those willing to take advantage of it and exploit its vulnerabilities for their own benefit. Apps downloaded from untrusted sources can cause harm and access paid services if you don’t analyze its required permissions properly. NC State University has uncovered a new vulnerability of the…
Android 4.2 has bare been announced on Monday and already some of the new features it brought have been ported to work on other devices. The new improved Panorama mode that has been introduced with the new version of the OS may be one of the coolest features. It takes on the system that has been used for Street View and allows you to take photos…
The number one custom ROM for Android is continuing to evolve and integrate a great number of features. While it packs quite many functions, unlike some other custom ROMs out there CyanogenMod does not sacrifice the stability in favor of random implementations. It is an aspect that makes it the top favorite among Android enthusiasts. One feature CyanogenMod…
Among the features Google introduced with the launch of Android 4.2 in an improved keyboard. Using the powerful predictions already available since the first version of Jelly Bean was introduced, users can now use swipe gestures to input words that are displayed in a popup that appears before it is actually inserted. Users of the Swype Keyboard are…
Google has announced that there are now around 700,000 apps available to download from the Play Store in free or payed form. The sum represents a great evolution for the OS and it shows that developer interest is at it’s best level. The Google OS has become the choice of many, with it fast updates and great number of devices of all shapes and…
DroidDB has greatly evolved since it’s initial launch. It is a very complex toolset that allows for building Android applications for both phones and tablets. The maker advertises it’s ease of use and total control over the building environment, unlike other solutions available on the market. DroidDB offers Microsoft Access, SQL Server…
There are not that many good RPG titles available on mobiles, especially those to use modern 3D graphics for a console like experience. The problem with this type of games is implementing good controls while taking advantage of the complexity of the genre. RPG titles are most played on our PC’s and MMO games have become the most popular way…
Over the past week leaks regarding Android 4.2 were usually associated to the LG Nexus 4 handset. However, the handset was actually revealed to be running Android 4.1.2 instead of Android 4.2. Anyway we’re here to show you a very interesting feature of the new Android release, that the guys of Android Police managed to get hold of, a in leaked…
Goolgle has finally launched an update for the Android Google Play Store, to fix the search list bug. With previous versions of the app, once you had searched for an app, scrolled down and accessed one, pressing the back key would take you to the top of the list, insted of where you were. The new version 3.9.16 fixes the issue that caused so much frustration…
