It would seem Google is not rushing to release a new version of Android and to be honest there are a couple of strong reasons that may lie behind this ultimate decision. Last year the Nexus devices have managed to score a bunch of JB updates fixing all sorts of features and bringing a lot of new features. It is since long well known that only…
With any OS the main reason for concern is in regards to what security features it offers. For many people this is the main basis for choosing any platform depending on how vulnerable it is to attacks. The mobile business has also advanced far enough so that security features have become an issue of the greatest importance. There have been a lot of…
Secret codes are implemented by manufacturers into just about any devices. It is a most useful method to diagnose the gadget without having to rely on a computer connection that may not be available at the time. Every manufacturer has its own list of secret codes though for Android devices some work no matter the provider. Redmondpie has considered…
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…
While smartphone manufacturers start pushing their updates for their devices not everyone gets them at the same time, even if the conditions are similar. Fortunately a method was discovered by the guys at XDA Developers to force the update notification into arriving for your handset. Mind you, the method was tested on Nexus devices, where the Google…
Cheap Android powered devices are nothing worth noting these days. There plenty of devices powered by the Google OS and capable of functioning as full-fledged media centers. We present an option that is cheap, packs some punch and is easily modded due to the OS capabilities. This Android powered TV Box allows you to run apps on your flat screen…
Although the official Facebook app still requires lots of work to bring it to an attractive level, Facebook Messenger is a very good solution, very popular and appreciated. It works as it should most of the time, the UI is simple and attractive and it’s fast enough to not make you waist your time. Facebook Messenger for Android, appreciated…
While waiting for the newest version of Android to hit your device through an update you might want to have some of the features of the OS without having to install a custom ROM or mod. We’ve covered articles about installing Google Now, Google Sond Search or even the Android 4.1 keyboard on your non-Jelly Bean device. It’t time for the…
One of the best parts about about Android is the ability to choose from a wide selection of music players, some of them very good, offering lots of options. For most of us it’s not only the features that count but also the UI and audio quality. GoneMAD Music Player is one the best Android has to offer. It supports a wide variety of formats: aac(mp4/m4a/m4b),…
Google I/O related announcements seem never-ending and we enjoy all the new features to come. We talked about the Google Play Store new version for Android. We now talk about the PC browser interface. Until now we enjoyed the possibility to install applications on our smartphones using the Google Play Store interface for PC. With the I/O event…
