LagFix speeds up slowing Android devices affected by a bug
If your Android device has become slower and slower over the course of weeks you started using it or upgraded it, you may be victim of a TRIM bug affecting the device. […]
Greenify puts battery hungry background apps into hibernation
I was happy with the battery life of my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 smartphone the first couple of weeks. Something changed then however and I noticed that the battery was draining a […]
9 easy steps to root the Samsung Galaxy Note II
I never really looked into rooting my Galaxy Note II phone before but decided to give it a try a couple of days ago. The core reason for that was that I […]
Google Chrome for Android data compression: what you need to know
The very latest Chrome beta for Android is now supporting data compression out of the box. Previously, you had to enable the feature on the experimental chrome://flags page on the device to […]
How to clear and change default apps on Android
Sometimes you may have multiple apps installed on your Android device that may be set as the default application for a certain file or data type. Maybe you have installed multiple media […]
Clueful scans your Android phone for privacy risks
Most Android apps require permissions to work properly. If an app wants to send SMS, look up the your current location or write to the system, it needs to request the proper […]
WeatherBomb is a fancy weather app for Android that highlights weather trends
When you search for weather on Google Play you come up with thousands of results. Most apps you find here show you the current and forecast temperature, and maybe some other information […]
SwipePad: launch apps without leaving the window you are working in
Say you are working in an app on your Android device right now and need to launch another right away even though you are not finished yet in this one. Maybe you […]
Loader Droid: impressive Android download manager with resume capabilities
Download mangers are a dime a dozen on Android but if you want to find a real good one, you really have to look long and hard, and spend hours installing and […]
Sound of Silence fades out Android music after a set amount of time
If you like to listen to music or audiobooks when you are going to bed, for instance to help you fall asleep or filter out background noise, you may have noticed that […]
7min Full Workout: High Intensity Training app for Android
If you are very busy throughout the day, traveling a lot, or simply sitting in front of a computer throughout the workday, you may not have enough time work out three or […]
Wakelook Detector for Android tells you which apps drain the most battery using the feature
Android apps can make use of a power management feature called Wakelock to use the cpu, prevent the app from being terminated by the system, or turn the screen on even if […]
Use Google Now wallpapers on your Android device (and have them changed automatically)
Wallpapers offer a great easy way to customize the look and feel of a device. When it comes to mobile devices, users have lots of options: from keeping the stock wallpaper over […]
Android: improve battery life and free up RAM by disabling services
So called background services are running on any Android device. They can be divided up into services run by system apps and applications that you have installed on the device. These services […]
How to block in-app purchases on Android
Android developers have multiple options at hand to monetize their apps. They can sell it right away for a price in Google's Play Store, or, implement in-app purchases. These come in many […]
Firefox for Android supports extensions: here are some to get you started
Extensions are one of the reasons why Firefox is a great web browser. Mozilla took the whole concept of improving the browser with third party programs to a new level and improved […]
ReadItToMe for Android reads SMS, Calls and App Notifications to you
If you like to listen to music or audiobooks a lot using your Android phone, you have likely encountered situations in the past where you received messages, calls or notifications but did […]
Find out why apps are incompatible with your Android device
I'm browsing Google's Play store for apps regularly. I do not really like the store's layout that much as it is difficult to find new apps that have just been released. I […]
Android: What does Holo mean?
When you are browsing the Google Play store for new apps, or reading websites that review Android apps, you will eventually stumble upon the term Holo. Chance is, this will happen frequently. […]
Angry Birds Friends for Android released
I never really understood the popularity of the Angry Birds franchise. For me, it is a casual game that reminds me of Flash games that I used to play on various gaming […]
AutoGuard Blackbox turns your Android device into a dash cam
If you have ever been in an accident you probably know that it is sometimes difficult for the police to find out what really happened. It is often word against word, and […]
First Aid for Android helps you help others in emergencies
I do not know about you but my last First Aid training that I received dates back to more than ten years ago. I forgot a lot that I was taught back […]
Reddit Sync is probably the best Reddit app for Android right now
I like Reddit a lot. I'm subscribed to a couple of groups (called subreddits) that I follow closely including Android Dev, Technology or Firefox Add-ons. The customization options are great as it […]
Use qrSend to send files from your PC to your Android device
How do you transfer files between your PC and your Android smartphone or tablet? Do you connect the device via USB to your computer to transfer the files? Use a file synchronization […]
Shuffle My Life for Android gives you tasks that may improve your life
Life can be quite challenging at times, especially when it comes to new experiences. If you like to experience new things, or at least want to try it to see how you […]
Twitch! Contacts Formatter brings order into Android's contacts database
When I look at the contacts database of my Android phone I notice that it uses several different number formats when it comes to the telephone number. Some numbers include the country […]
Swype improves your typing speed on Android devices
How do you review an alternate software keyboard for Android efficiently? By taking it for a test drive of course. I`m typing this article on my Samsung Galaxy Note 2 phone right […]
eBay app update for Android introduces Shopping Cart, single-payment feature
Having a shopping app at hand can be quite useful at times. Say you are in town shopping and want to compare prices to make sure you get a good deal at […]
Google Play welcomes Archie comics, offers introductory discount
Comic books have long been popular with the "geek" crowd, and were around long before the personal computer. One of the oldest is the Archie series, founded in 1939, which I read […]
Walk me up! Alarm Clock for Android forces you to walk around to stop the alarm
I'm not evaluating unique alarm clock apps for Android even though it may seem that I do right now. I reviewed Puzzle Alarm Clock two days ago which forced you to solve […]
Puzzle Alarm Clock makes sure you are really awake before it stops the alarm in the morning
Waking up in the morning has never been a real problem for me. While I'm usually tired when I know I have to get up at a specific time, and not tired […]
Wakey keeps your Android phone awake when activated
Most Android devices are set to turn off the screen after a certain time of inactivity. This is done to increase the battery life of the phone or tablet, and while that […]
AppWererabbit is a versatile app manager for Android with auto-backup functionality
Not all applications that you install on your Android phone can be installed on or moved to a SD card that you have added as additional storage to your smartphone, tablet or […]
Regularly for Android: Keep track of tasks without fixed calendar schedule
There are tasks in life that follow no regular schedule. Think about cleaning the computer keyboard, mopping the floor, going to the dentist for your check-up or changing your car's oil. With […]
Camera360 4.0 for Android adds many new features
I have a minor obsession with Android camera apps -- I seem to collect them, but there are only a handful that I really use on a regular basis. One of my […]
Dropbox app for Android updated: view all photos now
Dropbox was one of the applications that my Galaxy Note II phone shipped with by default. It was installed by default and all I had to do was sign in to my […]
Check your HP ink levels from Android
In 2012 I made the move from an Epson printer and Canon scanner to an HP all-in-one. I would love to tell you how I carefully researched and compared devices, but the truth […]
Filtr Gaming is a game news monitoring app for Android
I'm usually not a fan of apps or programs that monitor news for you as I prefer to use an RSS reader for that as it provides me with customization options that […]
Twilight for Android makes your screen eye-friendly for the night
Remember F.lux, the cross-platform application that adds a filter to your computer screen as the day passes to make the screen more eye-friendly and help you sleep better at night if you […]
RedReader for Android: Open Source Reddit application
There is certainly no shortage in regards to apps for Reddit on Google Play. In fact, if you search for Reddit apps in the store you end up with more than 1000 […]
