Reddit News is an advanced Reddit client for Android
There is a lot to like about Reddit, the massive online community that rose to fame after Digg and other sites took a dive. Regardless of whether you like to visit the […]
Fing for Android displays devices that are connected to a wireless network
Do you know which devices are connected to a wireless network that your computer or mobile device is connected to? Knowing this can be very useful in several situations. It can be […]
Test and Compare battery life with PCMark for Android
If you compare the battery life of popular devices, or read about it in magazines or on the web, you will notice a huge gap between the top and bottom. Battery life […]
D-Vasive alerts you when Android features such as the microphone get enabled
Whenever you install an application on an Android device a list of permissions that it requests is displayed to you first. It is necessary to agree to those permissions to install the […]
Is your phone or tablet getting the Android 5.0 update?
Google announced Android 5.0 Lollipop on October 15. It is the next major upgrade for Android that is supposed to launch in the coming weeks. Android 5.0 is feature packed. It features […]
Latest Chromecast update brings custom Backdrop support
A new Chromecast update is currently being rolled out by Google that updates the Chromecast application on Android to version 1.8.22. While many users are still on version 1.7.4, some can also […]
Offtime: block communication on Android to avoid distraction
I barely look at my Android phone throughout the work day unless I have to make a call or get a SMS but some of my friends seem to use their devices […]
Camera51 for Android tells you where to point your camera for the best photo composition
Smartphone cameras range from barely usable to high-end cameras that can be used to take high quality pictures. But there is more to taking a photo than just the quality of the […]
Weather Timeline Forecast is a great weather app for Android
Oh no, not another weather app I hear you say. I agree that there is usually nothing special about weather apps and it is usually the case that the majority of apps […]
Test if your Android device is affected by recent SOP vulnerability
Companies like Google or Microsoft have a hard time getting users to upgrade to the latest version of their operating systems. On Android for instance, a quarter is using Android version 4.4, […]
How to make sure your Android photos don't reveal locations
Most smartphones can pinpoint the current location using GPS or other means. On Android, this feature can be turned on or off depending on the default preference to either allow or block […]
All-In-One Toolbox is a powerful Android cleaner and tools collection
My Android device, a Moto G, has been running slower than usual lately and one of the reasons why that has been the case is that it was about to run out […]
Zenmate launches Android VPN app that extends its VPN service
Zenmate was rated one of the best Chrome VPN recently by us. While it is used by many to access geo-restricted contents, it is adding other VPN-specific features to it as well that […]
Human Japanese is a fantastic Japanese Language Course for Android
Japanese is a language that I really want to learn. While I have started some courses, I could not really convince myself to complete them because of how they were laid out […]
Audials for Android lets you play and record thousands of radio stations
I listen to non-fictional audiobooks usually when I'm out of the house and not music which most other smartphone owners seem to prefer. That's the main reason why I don't stream music, […]
NativeWrap for Android turns websites into apps to improve your privacy
If you want to access a website or service like Facebook, Twitter or Google on your mobile device you have two options. You can either open a mobile browser and point it […]
Save time and money with Atlas Web Browser for Android
While you cannot say that all browsers on Android are the same, many are only marginally different when compared with each other. Atlas Web Browser for Android is different in several regards […]
Runbot is an excellent steps tracker for Android
Runbot is a free unobtrusive application for Android devices that you can use to track activities such as walking, jogging, cycling or in-line skating. I spend most of the time in front […]
MUJI to Sleep is a free relaxing-sounds app for Android
I'm somewhat of a fanatic when it comes to optimizing sleep. While I have not convinced myself yet to try and reduce it drastically, I have tried different things to make it […]
Mr. Silent: turn on silent mode automatically on Android
If you are the type of person who enables silent mode, either vibration or complete silence, on your phone usually when you get out or to specific places and locations such as […]
Beware! Malwarebytes Secure Backup for Android is trialware
Update: Malwarebytes have updated the Google Play store page which makes it clear now that the app is designed to be a companion app for the Windows service and that it comes […]
TaoMix offers a unique way to play relaxing sounds on Android
I'm a big fan of apps and services that offer relaxing sounds. From pure white noise applications to services that make available dozens of different sound loops that suite all tastes. I […]
How to lock down your Android Wi-Fi settings to improve privacy
The Electronic Frontier Foundation discovered that the majority of Android devices were leaking Wi-Fi connection history data to anyone within range. This location history contains the names of Wi-Fi networks that the […]
Microsoft's Climatology app for Android displays historic weather information
If there is a niche on mobile devices that is flooded with apps it is the weather niche. There are so many weather apps available that it would take weeks to test […]
Set reminders on a timeline in Android
Most reminder or to-do list applications use similar formats to display the information to you. Most of the time information are displayed in a calendar format or simply as blocks of tasks […]
How to lock applications on Android
As the sole user of an Android device it is usually not necessary to lock specific applications on it. If you do hand over your phone regularly, to children for instance so […]
Belarc Security Advisor for Android scans the system for vulnerabilities
One of the tools that Windows users have been using for years to audit a PC running the operating system is Belarc Advisor. The free program provides access to a lot of […]
Verify that QR Code destinations are safe before you visit them
QR Codes are used in many different situations to provide mobile users with quick access to information. From being used in magazines as quick links to websites and services to advertisement or […]
How to prevent automatic application updates on Android
Automatic application updates are a comfortable feature of the Android operating system. If enabled -- and it is by default -- it will download and install updates for installed applications automatically on […]
Disable Google Now completely on your Android device
Google Now is best described as a personal assistant app that gathers data using numerous sources such as Gmail, search or your location to display relevant information to you. Examples include information […]
Free up space on Android by backing up and deleting media
Depending on which Android device you own, you may either have plenty of space at your disposal or not that much. While some devices support flash memory cards that you can use […]
Untappd for Android: Beer rating and discovery application
If you are new in town and like beer, you may be wondering which place has the best beer in town. While you may be able to order your favorite beer if […]
Vibrant for Android is a Reddit media browser
Picture and video subreddits are probably the most popular groups on the site these days. Whenever you check the site's frontpage without being signed in to an account, you will notice that […]
These Android apps keep you informed about the Football World Cup 2014 in Brazil
The World Cup 2014 in Brazil starts in eight days with the opening match between host Brazil and Croatia. Depending on where you live, your timezone may be different which means that […]
How to play videos on a locked Android device
I have downloaded a couple of videos recently -- some music, some documentary-style -- that I'd like to play on my Android phone while on the go. I did not have time […]
My Cloud Player is a SoundCloud client with ChromeCast and XBMC support
It seems only a matter of time until a large company buys SoundCloud, a large music community site that brings together music and audio creators with listeners and people working in the […]
Listen Audiobook Player for Android
I like audiobooks a lot and prefer to listen to them instead of listening to music. While there is nothing wrong with music, (mostly) non-fictional audiobooks not only entertain me but also […]
TimePIN makes your Android lockscreen PIN dynamic
Most mobile devices are protected by a PIN that needs to be entered before access to its functionality is granted. Depending on what type of mobile operating system you are using, that […]
Yahoo News Digest review
Yahoo launched the Yahoo News Digest application for iOS four month ago. Today, the company launched the Android version of the application along with international versions. Most news applications display an never […]
Notify! displays Android notifications on the lockscreen
I have configured my Android phone to lock the phone automatically when I hit the power button, and after a certain period of inactivity. While I'm notified with a sound or vibration […]
