One of major reasons why smartphone enthusiasts opt for Android over other mobile OSes like iOS and Windows Phone 8 is because of Android’s relatively open nature. It allows users to customize every facet of their phone while iOS doesn’t, even with powerful theming systems like DreamBoard and WinterBoard in place. Android enthusiasts are often heard installing “Custom ROMs” on their devices; these modified versions of Android OS are cooked up by passionate and dedicated developers in their free time and we’ve mentioned some of the most popular ones after the break.
Error messages are the bane of most of our lives, and when it comes to mobile devices, they're just as prevalent as they've been on our traditional desktop PCs for decades. But if you're on Android and don't feel like Googling specific Play Store error message numbers before trawling through countless forums for a solution, help is at hand thanks to a newly-published list of common errors and fixes.
The great thing about owning iOS, OS X and Apple-powered gadgets in general is the seamless manner in which they tend to integrate with one another. AirPlay, in particular, makes it very easy for content to be beamed to separate Apple devices, but the major hitch for most folks is the proprietary nature of this connectivity. An intriguing new app, created by AirSquirrels - looks to bridge the gap between Apple products and those created by other companies by allowing an iOS devices screen to be streamed to Windows, OS X and - get this - Google's Android.
As Apple's annual Worldwide Developer Conference fast approaches the speculation and rumor mill surrounding potential future products and updates goes into overdrive. The iPhone 6 could potentially prove to be one of the most important product launches in Apple's recent history meaning that interest is at an all time high. With that interest comes leak after leak claiming to show the actual form factor of the device. One of the most credible leaks of the last few weeks is now back, this time showing the "iPhone 6" side-by-side with what will be its main rival; the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Just when you think you've heard it all, a company comes with through with a new mobile case that helps to deal with the issue of "selfie arm." If you've never heard of this recently-coined phrase, it's used to describe the visible arm in self-shots, or selfies, taken with a mobile device, and the Selfy case looks to, ahem, arm you against this unsightly intruder with the assistance of a remote Bluetooth shutter control.
Panoramic, 360-degree photo and video has become increasingly popular as both the hardware and software of our mobile devices has continued to evolve, and although it's still rather difficult to perfectly capture the moment from all angles, many of us continue to enjoy the process of creating these kinds of images and clips. Now, though, a new product by the name of the CENTR Panoramic Video Camera, developed by ex-iPhone engineers, has sought to take this segment of the point-and-shoot market to the next level, having just thrown up a Kickstarter campaign for the compact, feature-rich gadget that touts a high-quality 360-degree video experience.
There has been an ongoing debate since the announcement of Google Glass as to whether the head-mounted gizmo will appeal to the everyday consumer, and one of the major factors that has stopped many folks from testing out so far has been the pricing. At $1,500, the Explorer Edition of Glass doesn't come cheap, but according to a new estimates, the hardware that comprises the face computer costs a total of just $80.
If you're a regular Snapchat user, you may already have received a snap from teamsnapchat demonstrating the new features that have been added in today's very significant update. It's the first time we've seen any major improvements since way back in January, but with video calling and instant messaging having just been introduced, it's clear that the developers are looking to branch out beyond captioned selfies.
The team behind Project Glass has been steadfast in offering constant updates to the software of the beta'd face computer, and via the official Google+ page, has announced a series of updates headed the way of Glass Explorers this week.
Samsung's Apple-bashing ways are well documented throughout the tech community, with the Cupertino company all too happy to put forth its own slanderous marketing campaigns in order to belittle its fiercest competitor. But in its latest spate of Galaxy S5 ads, Sammy has shown that it can explain where and how its flagship is better than that of its rival's without getting into the school playground-esque fare that many have grown tired of.
