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Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Top Android Games For The Year 2013


There is an array of games available for Android handsets. Many new sources of entertainment were introduced in the beginning of 2013. You can take a look at some of the popular games to get a better idea.




Bebbled:
It isa famous game for android handsets that will cost you as less as $ 19.99. To score high, you need to mix several gems to nuke larger groups. Now, rotate, tilt and flip your phone to make high scores.




Red Stone:
Red stone is among the best square shuffling games ever developed for Android users. However, you need to use your intelligence to win the battle. It is considered as one of the hardest games ever available. You need to set an exit for the fat king square, which is four times the normal pawn squares to succeed. It has received good ratings from the users.



Newton Lite:
Newton is a perfect game for science lovers. It is a combination of mathematics and physics. Its developers have used the laws of nature, mirrors, and much more to give uniqueness to it. They are still in search of more levels and challenges in the game. The new version is expected to be introduced soon.



Drop for Android
The Drop is another popular game that is ruling the entertainment world. To succeed you need to make the bouncy ball drop in between the gaps of the platform. As you proceed, the complexity of the level will increase. The more accurate you are, higher will be your chances of winning.



Frozen Bubble:
You might have heard about the Frozen Bubble. It has an ancient background and concept. You will be asked to fire at the gems to create little groupings of gems. You just need to visit the app store to download it. So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to overcome the next challenge.



Replica Island:
To cross several challenges of the Replica Island, you need to jump, collect new things on the way, bounce and perform many other actions. Cross different levels to succeed. Speed matters in a game like Replica Island. So, ensure that you are faster than your opponents.



Gem Minor:
Those who are in search of something different than the typical puzzle or Mario type games could download Gem Minor. In this game, you will be asked to dig new things out of the ground. The more raw materials you find, the higher will be your digging power. By gaining this power, you could buy better tools and maps to find your way. It is a perfect game for Android built phones.



ConnecToo:
It is a common square based puzzle game. As the name suggests, you need to connect squares of similar colors with each other. You cannot connect blue to red or yellow to green. It is based on simple concepts, which are easy to understand.


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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 by Tech News 24h · 0

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Android - a Brief History


Android is one of the most popular operating systems that is featured in a number of smartphones manufactured by different companies. As it is open source software, it offers you great value for money. Different versions of Android have been launched like Cupcake, Donut, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Eclair, Froyo, Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), and Jelly Bean. All of these have been very popular among users due to their superb functionality and easy usability. It is also an interesting fact that the name of each Android version is based on the name of a sweet treat.





Ice Cream Sandwich

The first name that comes to mind is Ice Cream Sandwich. It was a follow-up to Honeycomb, another Android version, and was launched in May 2011. It totally refined Honeycomb and came with lots of new features. This version was designated Android 4.0 and became very popular among the techies. Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus was the first smartphone that came on the market with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.


Honeycomb

Honeycomb, designated as Android 3.0, came out in February 2011 with Motorola Xoom, and was the first version of Android that was specially made for the tablets. Many Google applications including Gmail app and the Talk app were updated for use with Honeycomb, making it one of the most successful Android versions.


Gingerbread

Gingerbread or Android 2.3-2.4 was launched in December 2010. It came on the market in the Google Nexus S and brought some new enhancements to Android. There are phones today that still use Gingerbread as their operating system (OS)


Froyo

The other name in the list is Android 2.2 – Froyo. Announced in May 2010, it brought support for Adobe Flash 10.1 enabling the users to enjoy Flash-based games in Android's web browser. There were many other technologies that added to its popularity.


Éclair

Éclair or Android 2.0/2.01/2.1 was introduced to the world in the last quarter of 2009. It first came with Motorola Droid and brought a lot of improvement in Google Maps and GPS navigation systems. Few phones launched with Android 2.1 were Motorola's Motoblur, HTC Desire, HTC Legend and many more.


Donut

Android 1.6 or Donut was launched in the month of September in 2009. It also came up with lots of interesting features and was a big hit in its time. High resolution touchscreens, native support for phones like Sprint and Verizon were few attributes of Donut. Smartphones like Motorola Droid X and HTC Evo 4G were based on it, and were quite popular among the users. Donut was used in the phones like Motorola Devour, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and the Garminphone.


Cupcake

Android 1.5 or Cupcake was the first major version of Android Operating System. Released in April 2009, this Android version brought lots of changes in User Interface. Features like Bluetooth were improved and upload services like Picasa and YouTube were introduced in many smartphones thanks to Cupcake.


The Android Operating System has definitely brought a revolutionary change in the functioning of smartphones and became the first love of millions of mobile phone users worldwide.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Android Security Apps: Easy and Useful to Use


The Android operating system is newer than the iOS Apple operating system and therefore has fewer security apps. There are still a few good ones on the market for the Android, and this article covers some of the best ones. Android security involves protection against theft, against hackers and viruses.

This is a list of security apps that are easy to use, but still provide a lot of protection. They are easy to use because there is very little configuring which needs to be done. It is all about letting the app do its thing and protect your Android automatically.





TrustGo Antivirus & Mobile Security

This app will check for viruses on demand and will remove viruses, spy ware, Trojans and malware. It will also tell you which of your downloaded apps are safe, and will tell you if you are logging onto an unsafe website. It also allows you to monitor things such as how much CPU is being used, how much memory is being used and how much power is being used. This will help you to figure out which apps are good and which take up too much power. It may also show you which apps are running when they should not be. This may indicate that it is malware.





Avast! Mobile Security

This is an app that has many functions for you to play with. It is primarily a virus scanner and will scan any of the apps you have installed if you ask it to. It will scan any apps that you try to install and has a privacy advisor too, which will advise you about any security risks. It also has an Internet protection function, which will tell you if there is malware on the site you are trying to access. It has a firewall but it is not the best on the market and can also filter calls and SMS messages for you. The app has a remote siren for if your mobile device is stolen and has a locking and wiping function too, which can be activated if the mobile device is stolen.




Lookout Security & Antivirus

This is an app that will block Trojans, malware and spy ware. It runs daily or weekly scans of your mobile device and will scan any applications that you download. The premium version is the one you have to pay for and it adds further protection from phishing and allows things such as remote locking. The app has many features on the free version, which are completed and added to, by purchasing the premium version.





AVG Antivirus Free

Scans all apps, files, real time media and settings for viruses. It will protect against malicious websites and phishing attacks. It will also stop any tasks that freeze the device or slow it down. A stolen phone may be located and locked at will. The phone can be made to ring, even if it is on silent, to help the user find it. There is a premium version, which will add a little more to the pool of functions for people who do things such as online banking.




NQ Mobile Security

This app stops spyware, viruses, malware and Trojans, and will block phishing sites. It has a privacy protection app and will monitor your private data for if it is accessed by an unknown party. You can look at your apps and see how much CPU power they take up. This will help you to remove the ones that slow your mobile device, and may also help you identify apps that may be doing something they should not be. It also has tools to help you find a lost phone. There is a premium version that allows you to lock a stolen phone and adds extra virus protection. The premium subscription will also keep you up to date with the most recent security updates (automatically).




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Wednesday, December 26, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

10 Best Free Android Games in 2012


Mobile gaming on an Android platform is a great way to remain entertained.  Everyone should consider downloading a couple of free games to pass the time. Here are a few suggestions:


1. Angry Birds Space


There was incredible buzz about this popular Android game at the beginning of the year. Many people enjoy the adventures taken with Rovio’s flock of angry birds. Players hurl avians at pigs when the game is in play. 




2.  World War


This online war game supports multiple players. The game creates a story of a nuclear war in 2012. Many people come together online to play this incredible game. 




3. Drag Racing


This racing game can be a lot of fun. Gamers can migrate through the maze and win their way to different levels. If you like puzzle games, you will like this racing game, because the cars can be customized.




4. iMobsters


iMobsters allows gamers to act as thieves and will later grow into a mafia don. Gamers will remain informed of weapons that can be used during battle, and they can fight with other players online. 




5. Robo Defense  


This game is one of the best Android games on the market. It features eleven different stages on a single map. The graphics are impressive and are incredible when viewed on the big screen in the full version. 




6. Live Holdem Poker Pro


If you love to gamble, you will love this poker game. Many people join online to play this game. After registration via Facebook, you will receive 12,000 chips and 1,000 diamonds. Every day, each player receives five thousand chips free. Live chat is also available for players to communicate with each other. 




7. Mega Jump


Mega jump is known for its incredible cartoon graphics. The backdrops are multi-layered, and you can make your player faster and better with the coins earned during play. The latest features of the game are provided via updates. 




8. Tank Hero


To become a tank hero, you must kill all of your enemies. This three-dimensional game has incredible graphics and options. Players have the option to select weapons, schemes and modes. 




9. Mouse Trap


Mouse Trap is a simple puzzle game. The path of the mouse must be unblocked to help the mouse get out of the maze. Coins will be earned over the course of the game. The game has 1200 stages to master and can keep people entertained for a long while. 




10. Paradise Island


This game allows you to create a dream island. Nature lovers can include beaches and other items that will attract tourists. Many people love this game because it has earned 130 achievements and awards. 




Jewels


Jewels has beautiful graphics and is fun to play. There are four modes to choose from: timed, normal, quick and infinite. 




Free Games are Entertaining   


Free games are portable and can be enjoyable during slow times. Consider these Android games for hours of entertainment.

Author Bio:      
Written by Darren W. Darren works as a web designer and is an online gaming enthusiast. He latest favourite games are Bad Piggy as well as free slots online. Darren also writes reviews on the latest released games.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, October 25, 2012

New Amazon Kindles Launch In Europe

The new Amazon Kindle Paper white, Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD are now available to purchase from the Amazon website.
The new Amazon Kindle devices are priced accordingly : Kindle Fire 8GB for £129/€159, Kindle Fire HD 16GB or 32GB editions cost £159/€199 and £199/€249, respectively.


“From today, LOVEFiLM, an Amazon company and Europe’s leading film subscription service, will offer thousands of movies and TV shows available for streaming on the all-new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire, including Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Karate Kid and Gnomeo and Juliet.”
As well as the arrival of the new range of Kindle devices, Amazon has also announced , that their LoveFilm movie streaming service it also offering a free months worth of access to anyone who purchases devices from the new range of Kindle tablets. For more information and full specifications jump over to the Amazon website.
Source: Amazon

Thursday, October 25, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Are There Any Green Apps for Android Users Out There?

When the world app comes into your mind, you probably immediately think about the iPhone. Yes, the iPhone is the king of apps, and there is an iPhone app for everything and anything that you think about. However, the Android app market is slowly but steadily becoming more and more extensive. Namely, you can today choose from a large number of green Android apps, and this wasn’t the case just a year ago, for instance. Well, precisely because there are in fact a lot of green Android apps out there, we will here talk about some of the best ones available to you.





Are Green Android Apps Free?

Much like iPhone apps, Android apps can be free, as well as cost you some money. However, it is very important to mention that apps are generally very cheap, and that you should never look for a free app if you like an app that you have to pay for – as the prices are very low. In a nutshell, you will probably be able to find a free Android app for anything you need, but you should never hesitate to pay for an app if you really like it.


What Are Some of the Best Green Apps for Android Users?

Here are three very popular and very practical green apps for Android users you might want to get for your smartphone:

1.   Nature Facts – Living green and caring for the environment will often require a decent amount of knowledge, and the Android app called Nature Facts will help you accumulate some knowledge about the nature and our planet in general. This app will let you find out random facts about animals, the weather, plants, and so on. Also, you will be able to share your new knowledge with your friends via a text message or an email right there from the app.
2.   Green Tree – If you love nature and if you are not able to plant your own tree, you can use the app to do this virtually. Namely, the Green Tree app will let you plant a tree and care for it right there on your smartphone. This virtual tree will ask of you to water it and to give it enough attention, and it will thrive if you do this correctly.
3.   Gardener – As opposed to the Green Tree app, the Gardener app will help you keep track of all the plants you have planted in your garden or backyard. The app is extremely practical for people who want to have their own garden but do not have enough time or knowledge to do this. The app will keep track of all your plants, as well as their progress and the time when they will be ready for harvesting.

In conclusion, it is very important to say that using green apps doesn’t make you and your way of life green. You should instead use these apps to help you become greener, and focus your efforts on living a more environmentally friendly life.



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Sunday, July 22, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Friday, June 29, 2012

Google Releases Project Glasses Demo [Video]

Google’s I/O developer conference is taking place at the moment, and as well as all the Android announcements they have also released more information about their Project Glasses.
We have been hearing quite a lot about Google’s Project Glasses over the last month, and now Google has released a demo video which you can see below.



You can find out more information about what Google has planned for its Project Glasses over at the Google Blog.


Friday, June 29, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Google Play Enables App Uninstall Feature Across All Android Devices

Adding to the wealth of other announcements Google made during its two hour press conference yesterday. Is another neat update rolled out to the Google Play store, within the “My Android Apps” section, which adds ability to now uninstall apps across all your Android devices.



Users have been able to install Android apps across devices so for some time but the new update adds the ability to uninstall apps as well. Via a new uninstall button which has now been added making the removal process easy across all your devices, allowing you to control which apps you carry on each Android device.
However software preloaded on your Android device which can’t easily be removed will need to be updated manually from your Android phone or tablet.

Source: Tech Crunch

Thursday, June 28, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Google+ For Android Smartphones And Tablets Updated

Google has released a new version of their Google+ app for smartphones and tablets, and the new version of Google+ has had a new design with an improved navigation and a new user interface.
There are also some other new features in Google+ for Android which include Events with Party Mode and improved circle management, have a look at the photo below which shows the new UI.



You can download the latest version of Google+ for Android for both smartphone and tablets from the Google Play Store, the app  is available as a free download.

Source Wired

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Run Android Apps On OS X With BlueStacks Android App Player

BlueStacks has launched a Mac version of their Android App Player which enables Mac users to now load and use Android applications on their OS X systems.
The BlueStacks Android App Player has been available for Windows since March, but has now made the jump to Mac systems offering the chance to load and use 400,000 Android Apps.


Within the initial release BlueStacks have included a number of apps from their developer partners, such as HandyGames, Creative Mobile and Pulse. BlueStacks CEO Rosen Sharma explained:
“Our PC version took off a lot faster than we had planned for. People are spending a lot of time on their smartphones and want the same experience on all devices.”-” By bringing Android Apps to Mac we are breaking open the Apple ecosystem, which has traditionally been closed. Also, Android is struggling because of a lack of tablet applications. Developers now have an incentive to build hi-­‐res apps to work on the resolutions like retina displays on the new mac for example.”
The new BlueStacks Android App Player for Mac OS X systems is now available to download from the BlueStacks website.

Source: BlueStacks

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Google Nexus Q Media Streaming Player Announced [Video]

We have already seen the new Google Nexus 7 Tablet, which comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and now we have another new Nexus gadget from Google, the Google Nexus Q.
The Google Nexus Q is a media streaming player that is designed to be used in your home, and it is capable of streaming music and video directly from the cloud to your device.


The Nexus Q is powered by Android 4.0 ICS and it features a dual core OMAP 4460 Cortex A9 processor and SGX540 GPU, there is also 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built in storage, and it comes with a range of Google apps which include Google Play Music, Google Play Movies and TV and YouTube.


The Google Nexus Q features a MicroHDMI port, Micro AB USB, Banana jack speaker outputs, Ethernet and S/PDIF, plus Bluetooth, NFC and 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi.


The Google Nexus Q will retail for $299 when it goes on sale, you can find out more information over at Google.

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Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Gets Official

As well as announcing the new Google Nexus 7 tablet, Google also announced the latest version of their mobile OS, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, which comes with a range of new features over Android 4.0.
Some of the new features in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean include, expandable notifications, WiFi-Direct and much more, you can see a list of what is new in Android 4.1 below.


Expandable notifications: Android 4.1 brings a major update to the Android notifications framework. Apps can now display larger, richer notifications to users that can be expanded and collapsed with a pinch. Users can now take actions directly from the notification shade, and notifications support new types of content, including photos.Android Beam: In Android 4.1, Android Beam makes it easier to share images, videos, or other payloads by leveraging Bluetooth for the data transfer.Bi-directional text support: Android 4.1 helps you to reach more users through support for for bi-directional text in TextView and EditText elements.Gesture mode: New APIs for accessibility services let you handle gestures and manage accessibility focus. Now you can traverse any element on the screen using gestures, accessories, you name it.Media codec access: Provides low-level access to platform hardware and software codecs.Wi-Fi Direct service discoverability: New API provides pre-associated service discovery letting apps get more information from nearby devices about the services they support, before they attempt to connect.Network bandwidth management: New API provides ability to detect metered networks, including tethering to a mobile hotspot.

You can find out full details of everything that is new in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean over at the Android Developers Blog.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

VeriFone Sail Smartphone Payment Service Arrives On Android

Last month VeriFone launched it new Sail mobile payment service, which has been designed to compete with Square and other similar payment service already established within the market.
As with Square the Sail payment service has been created to provide small businesses with a flexible way of taking credit card payments using a smartphone. Today VeriFone has announced that their new Sail payment service in now available on Android devices.


VeriFone Sail is available in two pricing plans a flat 2.7 percent fee or at a lower 1.95 percent service fee with a $9.95 monthly subscription. Brian Hamilton, vice president of SMB Commerce at VeriFone explained:
“You’ve got to be prepared to play nicely with the existing ecosystem and that’s what we want to be,” – “I don’t think Square can affectively do it all themselves as they move up market.”

Source: GigaOM


Wednesday, June 27, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Mozilla has big announcement for Firefox for Android next week

Via their Twitter account, Mozilla announced that something big is coming to Firefox for Android next week. Something fast, smart, and safe. Right now, Firefox for Android is still in beta where it is getting improved. We aren’t sure what the announcement will be, but we like the fast, smart and safe bit.





Hopefully it will be something big and not a let down. Google I/O is happening next week and the rumor is that Google might unveil Android Jelly Bean with Chrome as its standard browser. So what will Mozilla do?
This should be interesting. The browser wars never seem to stop. One day we may have one browser to rule them all, but today they fight! We will let you know what happens here.

Source Twitter

Sunday, June 24, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Friday, June 22, 2012

Google Android Developer Website Gets A New Look Ahead Of Google I/O

Google’s 2012 I/O developer conference takes place next week from the 27th to the 29th of June, and Google has decided to give their Android Developers website a new look ahead of this years developer conference.




Every year Google I/O means there are plenty of new eyes on the Android Developer Site, so we’ve taken the opportunity of this year’s I/O to update developer.android.com to provide a more streamlined, simplified, and focused experience.
As developers, our tasks fall into three baskets: Design, develop, and distribute; so we’ve restructured developer.android.com to reflect this.
We are expecting to see some interesting things at next weeks Google I/O developer conference, which include the launch of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and also Google’s announcement on their first tablet, the Asus nexus Tablet which is also expected to come with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

Source Google+

Friday, June 22, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Huawei Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA And P1 XL Smartphones Announced

Huawei has announced two new Android smartphones, both are new versions of their Ascend P1 handset, the Huawei Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA and The Huawei Ascend P1 XL.
The Huawei Ascend P1 TD-SCDMA comes with a TD-SCDMA 3G radio as opposed to a WCDMA radio, which is designed for the third generation mobile networks in China.



The Huawei Ascend P1 XL features a larger battery than the original handset in the for of a 2600 mAh battery, both devices will go on sale in China in quarter three of 2012.
Source GSM Arena

Thursday, June 21, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Friday, June 1, 2012

Microsoft Office Coming To Android And iOS

According to a recent report by the Daily Microsoft also intends to launch Microsoft Office on Google’s Android platform and Office is expected to be available in November on both Apple’s iOS platform and Google’s Android platform.


Microsoft has apparently finished testing their office apps on both platforms and they should both be ready to launch in November.


Friday, June 1, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Samsung Music Hub Launched In Europe

Along with the launch of the new Galaxy S III smartphone Samsung has also announced its new music service for the UK, Germany and France, the Samsung Music Hub.
The Samsung Music Hub offers song streaming from a catalog of 19million songs, plus a cloud based service similar to Apple’s iTunes Match that comes with 100GB of storage.


There are both free and paid versions, the free version will let you listen to music you have matched or purchased, the premium version which costs £9.99 will give you access to the music streaming.
Samsung has also said that their new Music Hub will be available on all of their new Galaxy Smartphones and tablets going forward, there are no details on whether it will be available on existing devices.

Source Engadget

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Saturday, May 19, 2012

MK802 Mini Android 4.0 PC

We have featured a number of mini computers, including the Raspberry Pi which is just $35 and the FXI Cotton Candy priced at a lofty $200.
Now a new contender has arrived in the form of the $74 MK802 Android mini PC. Which is equipped with a single-core 1.5GHz AllWinner A10 processor, supported by 512MB of memory.

The MK802 is also equipped with 2 x USB ports, one full-sized and one micro, and runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system. As well as being equipped with a HDMI port for connecting to your monitor of preference.
Connectivity on the MK802 is provided by WiFi 802.11b/g, with 4GB of Flash storage as standard,  which can be increased to 32GB via the microSD card slot.



Saturday, May 19, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Firefox 14 Beta Android Browser Released

Mozilla has rolled out a new beta release for its Android Firefox browser. Bringing with it a new user interface which has been designed to reflect the existing Android operating system and its native navigation and user interface.
Together with performance enhancements and the obligatory bug fixes, improving startup and response times within the browser, as well as providing support for third party plug-ins such as Adobe’s Flash player.


The latest Android Firefox browser beta version also includes features which have become the mainstay of the mobile browser. Such as tabbed browsing, add-ons and Firefox synchronisation.
“Firefox for Android Beta supports a wide range of Android phones from Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 all the way back to Android Froyo 2.2. This beta update is only offered for Android phones and in English at this time, but we’ll add more languages and deliver a new beta for tablets soon.”
You can now download the latest Android Firefox browser beta version from the Google Play marketplace for free, with all the latest enhancements and features installed.


Wednesday, May 16, 2012 by Tech News 24h · 0

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