Posts Tagged ‘android’

The 4 Biggest Announcements at Google I/O 2013

The 4 Biggest Announcements at Google I/O 2013

Google’s I/O developer conference is an event mostly focused on the latest and greatest tech being worked on by the search giant. Over the past few years, however, the event has become an outlet for Google to announce new hardware and services that appeal to the masses and thus attracting a lot of media attention. ...

Smartphones: Your “Remote Control for Life”

Smartphones: Your “Remote Control for Life”

Most college kids these days spend an exorbitant amount of time on their smartphones. When the Facebook app became available 24/7, it was basically game over for productivity. Fortunately, these amazing little devices are good for more than just stalking that chick from Anthropology of Social Classes, and may soon have an even larger hand ...

Force Yourself Up with Walk Me Up for Android

Force Yourself Up with Walk Me Up for Android

If you’re looking to get serious about waking up, you need an alarm that takes the job of waking you up seriously. Walk Me Up for Android is just that app; an alarm for those that need an extra push to get up for those early classes. Using your phone’s accelerometer, Walk Me Up will ...

Making The Switch: A Week On Windows Phone

Making The Switch: A Week On Windows Phone

Like many people of our tech-driven society, I am a creature of habit. I like what I like, and I am rarely influenced to change my preference at the suggestion of a peer. I currently have an iPhone 4s, and I’m very accustomed to it. It does what I want, exactly when I want it ...

Will My Phone Run Facebook Home?

Will My Phone Run Facebook Home?

Yesterday, Facebook announced that it was taking over your phone. The company unveiled a set of apps called “Facebook Home” for Android smartphones that will transform your device into a social hub of Facebook photos, status updates, and notifications. So no, Home will not run on your iPhone or Windows Phone. Facebook Home will function ...

Android Malware Could Hack Your PC, Upload Phone Data

Android Malware Could Hack Your PC, Upload Phone Data

Windows users are accustomed to malware and the dangers it can present. An attack on your PC could easily put your personal data and online credentials at risk. Now, with mobile phone software becoming more sophisticated, malware is a problem that could follow us everywhere.  And an Android app recently discovered on Google Play, disguised as ...

Prepare For Spring Break Travel With The 5 Best Travel Apps

Prepare For Spring Break Travel With The 5 Best Travel Apps

Planning your Spring Break trip is essential to its success. While you might be cramming for midterms and pull all-nighters for your 12-page essays, it’s okay to do a little research for your upcoming trips when you take a coffee break. During that time, get your device connected to the Internet, and download these handy ...

Texting and Driving: 4 Apps That Will Help You Stop

Texting and Driving: 4 Apps That Will Help You Stop

Texting and driving: we’ve all done it at least once in our lifetime. It’s a nasty habit that can lead to very lethal consequences. But how can you put your phone down and simply not text while you’re driving. Here are a few ways. DriveSafe.ly (iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry users) This is one that I ...

Task Hammer: An Android To-do App with an RPG Twist

Task Hammer: An Android To-do App with an RPG Twist

There’s no short supply of task managers and to-do list apps for Android. Many are simply ports of popular desktop apps, others are simply trying to squeeze into the already overcrowded productivity app market. The problem with this market is, despite the endless variety of apps, each and every one of them seem to have ...

5 Ideal Mobile Apps To Help You Stay Productive

5 Ideal Mobile Apps To Help You Stay Productive

Make the most of your time with these apps Smartphone apps can be a massive drain on your wallet and time, or a powerful productivity tool; it’s all in the apps. Here are a few of the tools that can turn your smartphone into an asset, whether you’re trying to get more done at work, ...

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