News, reviews and articles that are related to the topic of Android devices, operating system or applications.
I recently converted from an iPhone 4S to the HTC One, and with any new phone comes the joy of looking for a new case. Julie offered the Draco One Aluminum Bumper by Draco Design to review so I asked to give it a try.
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If you own a smartphone, it’s likely that you no longer carry around a point and shoot camera too. Not only are p&s cameras just another item that will take up space in your gear bag, but they really aren’t needed for casual snapshots now that the cameras built into our smartphones have gotten so
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On Google’s official blog, Google has acquired Waze, the popular community-based traffic and navigation app for iOS and Android. To help you outsmart traffic, today we’re excited to announce we’ve closed the acquisition of Waze. This fast-growing community of traffic-obsessed drivers is working together to find the best routes from home to work, every day. Waze is
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I like having the ability to check in on my home even when I’m not there. I do this using small security cameras connected to my wireless network. I’ve reviewed several of these cameras over the years and the latest one to be offered to me for review is the Diamond Multimedia PlugnView Remote Home Monitoring
The Conversion Adapter Kit for using 37mm DSLR/SLR Lenses on Galaxy S4 from Allputer.com takes Samsung’s latest high end smartphone’s built in camera to the next level. The adapter has been designed as a simple screw down clamp that fits on the back of the phone and provides a threaded socket for your existing 37mm lenses or
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Is there really a market for another media player? Pivos seems to think so and offers their XIOS DS Media Play, an Android-powered box that connects to your TV. I have some experience with these players, and up until now, it hasn’t been good. I’ve spent over a month putting the Pivos device through its
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You know about Pinterest, the website that Wikipedia defines as a “a pinboard-style, photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies.” What if you’re only interested in sharing and collecting pet and animal photos? With Peterest, you’ll be able to upload, manage, share, browse, and mark favorite photos
Peterest – a photo sharing and pinning site for animal lovers Read More
X-plore by Lonely Cat Games is a file manager application for your Android, Windows or Symbian phone. I tested it on an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S3, latest OS build from Verizon). The app is completely free with no timed trial or limited functionality. If you find the app useful, you can donate to the developers.
Android app spotlight: X-plore Read More
Graphic designer and blogger Shini introduces the PicsArt photo editing app for the GALAXY Note II. PicsArt has been optimized for the GALAXY Note II, to include functions such as Air View allowing a preview of gallery images and the effects on images. PicsArt for GALAXY Note II is available on the Google Play Store
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How can you make the HTC One better than it already is? Give it stock Android. Google just announced that they will be selling the HTC One starting in late June for those who want the true Android experience, without the bloat that can come with one from the manufacturer. It will be available from
The HTC One is getting even better with stock Android Read More
If like me your Android devices are rooted and running alternate ROMs then you’ll be sick of downloading 200+MB files everytime an update comes out. If you’re running Cyanogen 10.1 nightlies then you’ll be downloaded these files, well, every night. CyanDelta Updater is an app that does incremental downloads of your CM 10.1 nightly downloading only
Android App Spotlight: CyanDelta Updater – Incremental Cyanogen 10.1 nightlies Read More
I wrote an article on MightyText back in November; it’s a plugin that allows you to send and receive SMS texts from your Android phone via your browser. I can honestly say that I use MightyText almost everyday. Well it just got better. While previously I had to have a separate MightyText tab open, GText is a plug-in that allows
GText from MightyText – SMS from Gmail Read More
The EFO iPazzPort Mini Wireless GameBoard, Keyboard, Mouse, Touchpad is a 2.4GHz wireless controller which connects to your PC (Windows, Mac or Linux) or Android device using an RF USB dongle. It’s designed for your entertainment system. Just hook it up, sit on your couch and surf or play games on your large screen TV.
If you have a TV – HD or even an old SD/CRT – that you’d like to expand the capabilities of, you can turn it into a “smarter” TV with the SmartPod from Woxi Media. It runs Android 2.3.6, which they say is enhanced with multi-user capability and TV optimized.” (You can define up to eight
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I’m going to make a strange admission here for a gadgeteer: I’m not really a power user on my phone or my tablet. Though I use my devices for all sorts of things, though I love to play with alternate ROMs and want my devices to be fast and responsive, in the end I’m a
Greenify *ROOT* Android app review Read More
For a little more than $20 ($20.45 to be exact) you can use the Backlight Alcohol Tester – Alcohol Analyzer from AllPuter.com to check your alcohol level. There are versions compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3, Note and more. The device features an LCD digital display that lights up in 3 different colors
Backlight Alcohol Tester is a portable breathalyzer for the Samsung Galaxy S4 / S3 Read More
Ballistic manufactures protective cases for mobile devices, and they have announced they will produce all of their case line to fit the new Samsung Galaxy S4. Ballistic cases are designed to be protective without sacrificing looks and a slim, pocket-friendly profile. The LS Jewel (at AT&T stores only), the SG, and the Aspira cases are
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As someone who loves music, is a wannabe musician, iPad mini owner and The Gadgeteer, I love any gadgets or apps that allow me turn my tablet into a musical instrument. We’ve seen apps that convert your iPad into a piano, guitar, ukulele and even a drum set. Using your fingers to play piano, guitar
Drummerz Drumsticks – Create a beat that anyone can march to Read More
The ChefPad from Archos is a full-featured Android tablet that’s been pre-loaded with the best apps for cooking enthusiasts. The tablet has a dual-core 1.6GHz CPU, a quad-core GPU, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB capacity (expandable via microSD card) and is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It also has a 9.7” 1024 X 768 capacitive screen, 2MP
Archos introduces the ChefPad, an Android tablet especially for cooking enthusiasts Read More
This Anti-Drop / Anti-Theft Sticker / Ring for iPhones / iPad / Phone from Allputer promises to give you a secure grip on your phone or tablet, which is something many of us need as our phones get sleeker and thinner. The device consists of a metal ring on an adhesive plastic tab that you attach
One ring to secure them all Read More