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New Moto X boot animation includes “Powered by Android” text

Google, MobileJune 20, 20190Comments

Motorola has just updated the boot animation for the Moto X also adding a new "powered by Android" text which now all devices using the Google Play Store must have. The new boot animation celebrates April fools day and has some alien looking animals and a UFO.All though the new boot animation is mainly meant as…

About Cyanogenmod on the OnePlus One

Gadgets, Mobile, TechnologyJune 20, 20190Comments

Android and iOS are the undisputed kings of the mobile phone market, commanding large leads in market share over their next closest competitors. Windows Phone has been growing, but is still lagging both in app selection and in number of active users, making the third place position still ripe for disruption. A surprising player is…

Google sued for forcing manufacturers to use Google Search Engine on Android

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 19, 20190Comments

Google has been sued for forcing smartphone OEMs (like Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and other manufacturers) to use Google's own search engine as the default one on their devices. This strategy is what has allowed Google to own more then 87% of the mobile search market. Google made the following statement: “Anyone can use Android without Google and…

Nokia is working on 3 Android powered Smartphones

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 18, 20190Comments

Several months back the first rumors appeared regarding Nokia working on a smartphone running Android, all though it would keep the Windows 8-like Metro design as previous leaked images by Coolxap show many users were disappointing when the smartphone nicknamed "Normandy" would feature some very disappointing specs.But now QQ.com claims that the same sources that have…

3 Best To-Do-List app Android 2015

Apps, Google, MobileJune 12, 20190Comments

As the holidays come to an end it is important that we get back on schedule. If you want to get off a good start in 2015 it might be handy to use a To-Do-List app for Android. There are thousands available but we took the time to check them out and make a list…

How to install CM12 Nightly on the Nexus 9

Google, Internet & SoftwareJune 12, 20190Comments

Cyanogen has finally released the new CM12 Nightly for the Nexus 9, Google's latest addition to the Nexus tablet family. Cyanogenmod 12 for the Nexus 6 has been available since the announcement but the team has struggled to get CM12 on the Nexus 9.CM12 for the Nexus 9 is now live and ready to download from the official…

Specs Comparison Asus Zenfone 2 vs Xiaomi Mi5

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 9, 20190Comments

The Asus Zenfone 2 and Xioami Mi5 are the most anticipated Android smartphones of 2015. While the Zenfone 2 has already been officially revealed and is the first Android smartphone to have 4GB of RAM the Xioami Mi5 hasn't been announced yet but a flood of leaks have confirmed the device's specs. Asus Zenfone 2 Specs…

How to mirror your Nvidia Shield to Chromecast

Gadgets, Google, Mobile, TechnologyJune 7, 20190Comments

The Nvidia Shield is a great portable gaming device that features a 5 inch display, something that might not be optimal to play on if you are lying at home on your couch with the TV on. If you happen to own a chromecast you might have heard of "mirroring" which is essentially proyecting your…

No Android L Developer Preview update until release

Google, Mobile, Tech NewsJune 3, 20190Comments

Android L has been in beta for some time now and Google developers have just confirmed that the current Developer Preview which has many bugs and issues won't receive any updates until final release. Android L is currently available on the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (guide on How to install it on the Nexus…

All commands you can send to your Android phone from Google Search

Google, MobileJune 1, 20190Comments

Google has recently implemented a new feature into its popular search engine that makes use of Google Search. It allows you to perform actions by making Google Searches like turning on or off the alarm, send Google Maps directions to your phone and more.In order for this to work you are required to have an…

The Pirate Bay co-founder launches Heml.is

Apple, Apps, Google, Tech NewsMay 31, 20190Comments

The pirate bay co-founder Peter Sunde (@Brokep) has launched Heml.is a private messaging app. Heml.is stands for "secret" in swedish, the app is completely encrypted using PGP and XMPP technology, so government and ISP's can't see anything you are texting.,The app is currently trying to get funded and is at $27.000 of the $100.000 it…

Google Play Exceeds iOS Downloads by 60% in Q3 2014

Apps, Internet & Software, Mobile, Online Marketing, Social MediaMay 29, 20190Comments

According to new data from App Annie the Google Play store has exceeded the iOS App Store with over 60% more downloads in Q3 2014, mainly due to emerging markets that helped grow the Android platform and with it the download of apps. In previous quarters Google only managed to exceed Apple's downloads by 25% but…