Android customization – using Tasker to control display timeout and rotation
Are you getting the hang of Tasker yet? We’ve spent a few weeks now working through a number of relatively simple Tasker Tasks and Profiles including setting your alarm volume so you don’t sleep in,...
View ArticleLG G Vista leaked as a 5.7-inch affordable Verizon smartphone
LG is trying to get its hands anywhere it can, lately – it’s the G revolution. With the G3 now in its way across the world, the G3 Beat announced and the G3S rumored, what other markets can the...
View ArticleBest portable Bluetooth gaming controllers
Editor’s note - the following list details the best portable Bluetooth controllers on the market today. If you want the best bluetooth controller on the market, look no further than the Moga line of...
View ArticleFirst images of the Sony Xperia Z3 leak – are they real?
Rumors of the Sony Xperia Z3 have been spreading, with the latest coming from Vodafone Germany. The device’s appearance has not been unveiled until today, though, making this leak a little special....
View ArticleYou can now use Tinder on your Android Wear device
Because using Tinder on your smartphone simply wasn’t addictive enough, the developer has gone ahead and made it compatible with Google’s new Android Wear platform. Users can now use tinder straight...
View ArticleAndroid L experience added to Nova Launcher
The Android L Developer Preview launched on June 26th and with any developer preview, there are possible bugs. The developer preview may not be stable enough to be a daily driver, but that doesn’t...
View ArticleWireless carriers are scared of the FCC changing the definition of broadband
Recently, the FCC proposed to change the definition of broadband from 4 Mbps downstream/1 Mbps upstream to between 10-25 Mbps downstream/2.9 Mbps upstream. Much like in the past, wireless carriers and...
View ArticleHow long should a smartwatch last?
It’s still the early days for smartwatches. With the first few Android Wear devices on the market and a 3rd one on the horizon we have a pretty good glimpse of what wearables might be like. Android...
View ArticleOnePlus One (64GB) International Giveaway!
Welcome to the Sunday Giveaway, the place where we giveaway a cool Android or tech gadget each and every Sunday. Last week’s winner of the OnePlus One is: Blazej R.(Poland). Congratulations Blazej,...
View ArticleAndroid Authority this week
Josh spotted this AA sticker on a random street corner in NY. We wonder how it got there? The technology world never sleeps, and it definitely doesn’t take any vacation time either. So, while we’re in...
View ArticleSwich wireless charger: Great design, or too expensive?
Great technology is best with great design. This does not involve only aesthetics, but also usability, accessibility and functionality. When wireless charging technology came into fashion, for...
View ArticleAndroid Wear – Apps I’m Using
Android Wear has been in the spotlight for a while now, and we can’t wait to put it through its paces and find out all its capabilities, along with some possible shortcomings. The core functionality...
View ArticleStar Trek fans rejoice, your favorite Android Wear watch face is ready!
We know how fierce Star Trek fans can get, making Android Wear’s latest watch face the source of much excitement to spread across the world. Simply named “Starwatch”, this exciting Android Wear watch...
View ArticleCarbon nanotube chips could eventually bring us pocket-sized super computers
Think Progress Think today’s quad and octa-core mobile devices are impressive? You haven’t seen anything yet. Speaking at a talk at Semicon West, H.S. Philip Wong, Stanford University’s Professor of...
View ArticleAmazon said to be testing “Kindle Unlimited” ebook subscription
Multimedia and flashy devices sell, and this is why Amazon was right to jump into that market. This doesn’t mean the popular online retailer is ignoring what could be the only market they have a true...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Instant Video app for Android is “imminent”
Android is known for its amazingly wide selection of apps and services, but there is no doubt some developers are simply not willing to take the bait. Such has been the case with the Amazon Instant...
View ArticleBalloons 3D live wallpaper – Indie app of the day
What is Balloons 3D live wallpaper? Okay that’s probably a silly question to ask since the description is also in the title. Balloons 3D live wallpaper is a live wallpaper and within it are a number...
View ArticleAndroid customization – Write and scan NFC Tags using Trigger
Luckily, we’ve already discussed what NFC is and what NFC Tags are and how they work. Let’s now build on that and put the power of NFC tags into your hands using an app named Trigger. Trigger is...
View ArticleGoogle and Samsung arguing over smartwatch conflict of interest
Partnerships in the mobile industry can be a bit odd. Companies often have altercations and even sue each other for insane amounts of money, but ultimately they have to keep working together. Google...
View ArticleMotorola Moto X at least $100 off right now
As the Motorola Moto X+1 marches ever closer to its release, we’ve seen a number of promotions for the Moto X, bringing the price down lower and lower. Now Motorola is back at it, this time offering...
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