Android Tricks Archive
05 Aug 2015
The Best Android Phones of 2015
The Best Android Phones of 2015 Big, small, stock, or skinned, if you’re in the market for a new smartphone, chances are there’s an Android option to fit your fancy. And unlike Apple’s rigid yearly release cycle, Google’s hardware partners release a seemingly endless stream of new devices year-round. But therein lies the problem:
31 Jul 2015
Android 5.1 Lollipop review: Google’s best OS is coming to the Asus ZenFone 2
Android 5.1 Lollipop review: Google’s best OS is coming to the Asus ZenFone 2 Update: The Asus ZenFone 2 ZE550ML is about to get an Android 5.1 update Update: Google’s best mobile OS yet is already available on most Android handsets, and now it’s coming to Asus’ entry-level ZenFone 2. Android 5 – or Android Lollipop
29 Jul 2015
Could Your Android Phone Be Hacked With a Text?
Could Your Android Phone Be Hacked With a Text? Is your Android phone under attack? Researchers have discovered a bug in Google’s mobile operating system that can give hackers access to people’s phones just by sending a text. According to mobile security firm Zimperium, attackers need only know your phone number. Discovered by Zimperium
27 Jun 2015
Dropbox, Todoist Get Android Material Design Makeovers
Dropbox, Todoist Get Android Material Design Makeovers Task management app Todoist is saying goodbye to its drabby old interface, and hello to “bold color, beautiful animations, and seamless interactions.” Specifically, it is embracing Android’s Material Design, a complete UI overhaul Google introduced last year, which adds many new 3D and textural elements into the
19 Jun 2015
InnJoo Fire Pro
InnJoo Fire Pro They say, first impressions are everything. Sporting a price tag of AED 444, we weren’t really expecting anything majorly mind-blowing from InnJoo. However, when we received the review unit, we were impressed with everything InnJoo had to offer with the Fire Pro. Right from the packaging, to the accessories included in
17 Jun 2015
The 100 Best Android Apps of 2015
The 100 Best Android Apps of 2015 There’s a good chance that you, like me, are mid-contract on your phone right now. And with the major gift-giving holidays a long way off, the hope of a new device to spruce up your digital life is little more than a dream. But thankfully, some new
16 Jun 2015
Google introduced Android 5.0, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9
Google introduced Android 5.0, Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 What’s New in Android 5.0: Android 5.0 Lollipop takes the new way, making for everyone, called Material design which focuses on uniform experience across all your devices. This means that there will be no difference in app looks of smartphone or tablets. Android 5.0 Lollipop
16 Jun 2015
New Android Malware Hijacks Phone Even When Its Off
New Android Malware Hijacks Phone Even When Its Off AVG mobile security team recently discovered a malware that hijacks your phone when you are switching it off. This malware is known as Power Off Hijack Malware named after process of shutdown hijack. This malware functions during shutdown process and device remains functional even though it
05 Jun 2015
Can’t wait for Android M? You can install the launcher on KitKat and Lollipop right now
Can’t wait for Android M? You can install the launcher on KitKat and Lollipop right now One of the biggest changes that will be ushered in with Android M will be how we browse and launch the apps on our smartphones, and if you’re excited to try the new launcher you can already install
26 May 2015
Microsoft to launch Office beta for Android smartphones
Microsoft to launch Office beta for Android smartphones This January, Microsoft released Office beta for Android tablets, but today the OS giant has released Office beta testing app for Android smartphones. Microsoft stated that interfaces of Office Word, Excel, and Powerpoint have all been optimised for Android phones. Microsoft also says that this new Office