Manage TrueCrypt containers on your Android device
I used the encryption software TrueCrypt for several years on all of my Windows PCs to protect data on the devices. I usually encrypt all partitions using the application so that the […]
If This Then That (IFTTT) app for Android released
If This Then That is a unique web service that provides you with options to combine different services and websites with each other. This is done via so-called recipes which contain a […]
Customize Android system settings for individual apps
Sometimes, you may want control over an application's behavior on your Android device. Maybe you want a media player to always load in landscape mode, a music player to use a certain […]
Wifi Collector is Nirsoft's first Android application
Nir Sofer is a highly productive software developer who has published more than a hundred different programs for Windows in the last decade. The majority of tools that he has developed are […]
Coursera brings free university courses to Android
The Internet offers a lot when it comes to learning new skills. Not only when it comes to resources like tutorials, videos, images and all that good stuff, but also people and […]
Persist adds volume profiles to your Android device
While some mobile phone users do not seem to care if their phone's ringtone is played with an ear deafening volume in public places, it always is a shocking experience if it […]
How to restore closed tabs in Chrome for Android
Most web browsers support tabs by default which allows you to open multiple websites and services in a single program window. It may come as a surprise that the most recent version […]
Carousel is an innovative media viewer for Dropbox
Yesterday's release of Mailbox for Android was not the only announcement that Dropbox made on that day. The company revealed another app on the same day, and it too was released as […]
Mailbox email app for Android has been released
Dropbox acquired the makers of the popular Mailbox application for iOS along with the app last year. Today, the company launched Mailbox for Android which is currently available for free on Google […]
Hide items from Android's Share listing with Andmade Share
Google has built sharing functionality right into the Android operating system. It is up to each individual app whether it uses the default sharing functionality, a custom one, or none at all. […]
How to set custom alarm sounds on Android
You probably know that it is possible to set custom alarm sounds when you configure alarms on your Android device. All you have to do is open the Clock app on your […]
CCleaner for Android released by Piriform
CCleaner is a popular temporary file cleaning software for Windows and Mac computer systems. The company behind the product has released a version of CCleaner for Android that interested users can download […]
Microsoft Office Mobile for Android now available without Office 365 subscription
Big news today is the launch of Microsoft Office for Apple's iPad. What most tech sites seem to have missed is that there are also changes for Microsoft Office Mobile for Android. […]
Pathfinder keeps track of where you go, so that you always find back
Finding back to a starting location can be useful in many situations. From retracing your steps to finding your parked car over making sure that you can go back to your hotel […]
LastPass Premium for Android gets auto log-in feature for apps
If you are using an online password manager such as LastPass on the desktop you know how comfortable it is that the login information are automatically pasted into appropriate forms on websites […]
KMPlayer mobile launches: lacks music support
KMPlayer is a popular media player for desktop systems. In fact, it is one of the most popular players next to VLC Media Player, SMPlayer, and a couple of others. One core […]
WordLookup displays word definitions on Android
Depending on how you are using your Android phone or tablet, you sometimes may need to look up a word definition. This can be the case when you are reading an article […]
Link Bubble improves how you use links on Google Android
No matter which mobile web browser or application you use, all handle things similar on the device. Say you are browsing a web page and stumble upon an interesting link. You tap […]
Google improves Play Store in-app purchase protection
In-app purchases are a controversial topic right now, and both Google and Apple have been sued before for providing ineffective protection against these types of purchases. There are two extremes and lots […]
Display recent photos, downloads, apps and installations on Android
If you know your way around on your Android phone or tablet you probably never come into a situation where you are looking for an app that you have recently installed, a […]
Service marketplace Fiverr launches its Android application
The makers of Fiverr call it the world's largest marketplace, and while I cannot verify that claim, you will find loads of people on the site that offer their services for $5. […]
How to mute the microphone of your Android device
Android devices do not offer an option to mute the device's microphone with a switch. While you can change the volume of sound, that does not seem to affect the microphone at […]
Google's Text-To-Speech 3.0 Update for Android has its flaws
Are you using Android's Text-To-Speech (tts) feature when you are using your device? You can use tts on select services such as Google Translate or Google Maps, and other applications that you […]
Muzei is a unique wallpaper app for Android devices
Not another wallpaper app please, I hear you say. Well, normally I would agree with you and not review an app if it would be like any of the other apps available […]
TextSecure is an open source messaging app with strong security features
The past days have been filled with news about new email or text messaging service that promise better privacy and security than traditional email and messaging applications. TextSecure ticks all the right […]
WhatsApp privacy improved: control last seen, photo and status exposure
You have probably read by know that Facebook paid a lot of money in cash and stock for the messaging application WhatsApp and the development team that created it. It appears that […]
90night: SleepyTime Calculator helps you pick the right wake or going to bed time
I try to go to bed at the same time every night. While that works fine most of the time, it sometimes does not because of work or other things that get […]
Meet Me Halfway finds interesting places near the halfway point of two locations
If you ever had troubles agreeing on a place to meet, or finding one, you may find the new Android application Meet Me Halfway useful in this regard. The free application finds […]
How to block automatic media downloads on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is an easy to use messaging client for mobile devices. It features group chats, options to send photos, video or audio messages, and transfers all communication data via the Internet so […]
Control which apps may access the Internet on your Android device
Apps are one of the cornerstores of smartphones. They extend the phones functionality, provide you with the means to customize it, or provide you with entertainment in the form of games. Apps […]
Puffin is an innovative browser for Android and iOS
I prefer not to browse the Internet on mobile devices as I dislike the small screen and the fiddly controls. Sometimes, I have to use a browser, and while I use Brave […]
Mumble Basic improves text messaging notifications on Android
Whenever you receive a new SMS text message on your Android device, you get a notification that comes along with it provided that you have not completely silenced your phone. While that […]
Tip: Check the My Devices settings on Google Play
Google Play is the one-stop shop for digital contents for Android-based devices, as well as Google's official shop for its own Android devices. While it is certainly possible to download and install […]
How to disable the Moto G notification light
I don't like gadgets that use LED or other light sources as a notification form. You may remember that I ran into a blinking light problem a couple of years ago. My […]
MegaSound: customize all Android notification sounds
Whenever I take my phone with me I switch it to vibration only for all sounds. I believe that it is the polite thing to do, and while not everyone out there […]
Create shortcuts for important WhatsApp contacts
If you are using WhatsApp to chat with lots of people and groups, you may have some contacts or groups that you are especially interested in. While it is possible to access […]
WhatsApp Ghost: use WhatsApp without being shown as online
Whenever you open the WhatsApp messaging application on your mobile device, your last seen counter is updated to reflect that. What this means is that any contact that you have in WhatsApp […]
Unshorten: speed up the opening of short urls on Android
Whenever you try to load a short url resource on Android, one that will redirect you to the original address in the process, you will be taken to the system's default browser […]
Stack Exchange for Android brings the full experience to mobiles
Stack Exchange is a network of questions and answers sites, and probably best known around here for the programming site Stack Overflow, the computing site Super user, it its math site. The […]
Sleepy Time Sounds: play soothing background sounds on Android
If you cannot work, concentrate, read, or sleep in total silence, or when there is noise coming from the neighbor's TV, cars outside, a chatty couple downstairs, or a family with kids […]
