Android | - Part 4

If You Sideload Apps, You Must Know About This Change in Android Oreo

September 4, 2017

Most advanced Android users know that sideloading lets you gain access to all kinds of apps not in the Google Play Store. Even if Google deems an app unfit, like the Amazon Appstore, you can still enjoy it without limitation. However, allowing apps from unknown sources onto your device can prove dangerous. Even if you only install… read more »

5 Reasons Your Next Phone Should Run Stock Android

September 3, 2017

Custom versions of Android have been around for as long as the operating system has existed. While many have been toned down over the years, hardware manufacturers like Samsung, LG, and Xiaomi still like to take the base Android code and customize it for their devices. However, stock Android is still the best version of… read more »

How to Install Android Oreo Right Now

August 29, 2017

The latest version of Android has been revealed. It’s called Oreo and it’s coming to a device near you soon… kind of. As most Android users know, the operating system’s updates are slow to make their way out to devices. Only a select number of phones will get the update anytime soon, and even premium devices… read more »

Google Wants You to Buy Certified Android Devices

August 29, 2017

Google is making it easier to find certified Android devices. These are devices, both smartphones and tablets, that Google has certified as being worthy of the Android name. And certified Android devices will now come with Google Play Protect branding to make them easier to spot. If you’re looking to buy an Android device it’s… read more »

Android O Is Oreo and Rolling Out Soon

August 23, 2017

After months of speculation, Google has confirmed that Android 8.0 is Oreo. As is now tradition, Google has, until now, been referring to the latest version of its mobile operating system by its assigned letter. However, the company has confirmed that the O actually stands for Oreo. Every version of Android since Android 1.5 (Cupcake)… read more »

OnePlus 5 Review: Seriously, This is the Best Android Right Now

August 22, 2017

Our verdict of the OnePlus 5:This is the best Android phone currently on the market. It has a solid design, amazing cameras, intuitive software, and it’s cheaper than other flagship devices. If you can survive without waterproofing, you should get the OnePlus 5.910 We’re giving away an OnePlus 5. Keep reading to find out how… read more »

10 Amazing Android Apps by Google That You’ve Never Heard Of

August 4, 2017

As I write this, I count 99 apps on Google Inc.’s Play Store page in my region. They range from system-level apps, to developer apps, to single-purpose utilities, and a lot more. You might know about apps like Now Launcher, the new Gboard keyboard, and Google Keep. But lost in this sea are some true… read more »

How to Sync Music With Your Android Phone or Tablet

August 3, 2017

Your Android device typically has upwards of 8 GB of storage. A single MP3 is usually around 3.5 MB. That means your phone has a lot of space for storing your music collection! Throw in mobile internet and Wi-Fi for wireless syncing and streaming, and suddenly you have a whole host of ways to sync… read more »

How to Delete All the History on Your Android Device

July 31, 2017

Do you want to cover your tracks? I don’t blame you. It seems everyone from the government to your family wants to peek inside your phone to see what you’ve been looking at. A vital part of keeping yourself safe is deleting your history. And I’m not just talking about your browser’s history. Your Android… read more »