With the sheer number of malware and potential security threats currently posing a risk to the tens of millions of Android users, it makes for those wielding a device running Google's mobile OS to do their level best to protect themselves.
Samsung has reportedly been taking a leaf from the stalk of Cupertino rival Apple, by shifting around disguised prototypes of its upcoming Galaxy S III in order to proceed with stringent carrier testing.
Out of all the advantages of having an open-source platform, an obvious caveat is the increased threat to security which can arise.
There was something of a bombshell greeting me when I awoke today, and it's probably fair to say that it is still sinking in. In fact, it is proving something of a big deal for many across the internet, if a quick skim of my Twitter and Facebook feeds are anything to go by.
The HTC One V is still a fairly new arrival to the market, and although it's by no means a pile-driver in the smartphone industry, its 3.7-inch display, 1GHz single-core processor, 5-megapixel camera, and Beats Audio enhancements, inside a svelte 10 millimeters unibody render it a pretty decent package - especially given the $370 handset-only price tag.
One of the mutually annoying traits of both Android and iOS is the fact that one has to leave an app in order to change basic settings.
Gesture based implementation is not only extremely useful for adding additional functions in areas otherwise bereft, but it also adds a wonderful touch of finesse to proceedings.
With the number of basic Alarm apps throughout the App Store and Google Play Store now well over a billion strong, the devs looking to improve the management of our sleeping habits are being forced to work a little harder and bring something different to the table.
There are plenty of apps out there for all devices, and not all of them are of any real use to people. Yes, games are entertaining and there are plenty of apps that have that cool factor, but how many have us coming back to them each and every day because they enhance our lives somehow? How many are must-have apps that we need in order to function?
As those of you reliant on your smartphones on a daily basis will surely vouch, battery life is probably the most important commodity. Although devices can offer a grand pallet of tasty features, without the power keeping the turbines ticking over, they're essentially useless.
