Upgrading Your Android OS Without Losing Your Cool

January 27th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

What’s that? A new upgrade to a higher Android OS is available for your phone and provider? Say it ain’t so! If you’ve just gotten the good word that a new version of the Android OS is available for you to upgrade to, you might have one thought above all others: dude, that’s totally sweet. Of course, if you’re thinking about how difficult it’s going to be to get your hands on the new version and actually have it work, don’t worry: it’s really not as hard as you might think to get this done. You just need to follow a few steps.

Ready to get started? Great, so are we:

First and foremost, you will want to make sure that you actually back up all of your files. And yes, we do mean all of them. Everything’s going to get erased because it’s a total operating system change. You want to make sure that your contacts, photos, videos, and everything else that’s customized is backed up as much as possible. Your apps too, if you want to just move them back when they’re finished.

From there, you will need to also make sure that you have plenty of space on that shiny SD card of yours. It’s tempting to try to stick things onto an already crowded SD Card, but hits is not something that you want to deal with having no space for — it will ruin your chances of a smooth Android installation.

The last step really is to download the new file package, which can be pretty big. You don’t want to go with an unstable Internet connection for this, as it’s going to make it very, very difficult to get anything correctly installed. You will need a Wi-Fi stable connection that you can use for a little while — long enough to download the package.

Thankfully, everything else is automated. You aren’t going to have to worry about making ten thousand decisions at once. The phone knows what to do, and you can count on your Android phone to do it well.

Now, you might think that there are going to be problems with installing a new operating system, but it’s really not the case. Of course, if you need help you can always stop into any of the many Android forums online. They know how to get things done for you, and they can show you a few tips and tricks that really go beyond the scope of this guide. Why not get started today, you’ll definitely be glad that you did!

Capture Your Dreams With Ease – Let the Thierry Mugler Angel Android App Help You Get There!

January 24th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

Even though we all come from different walks of life, there’s one thing that we all seem to share: our power to dream. There are a lot of challenges in life that seem to want to strip our dreams away, to make us think that dreams just aren’t worth it.

Who knew that an Android app could help us realize that inner spark of dreams all over again? Well, it can — meet the Thierry Mugler Angel — Dream Machine. It’s truly an entire universe that opens up to you when you load the app.

In order to create a universe you can relate to, you just need to pick 5 words out of a possible cloud of 40 — and then you create your dream. You get a mini-movie filled with sequences that all revolve around one thing: your dream.

You get to create a unique dream that doesn’t repeat on the second try, or the third try or any other try — there are over 50 million possible dream combinations.

This means that no matter how many times you reach out for this app, it’s going to create something new and exciting for you.

But what if you wanted to go a little further than that? Thierry Mugler hasn’t just created an app — they’ve created a fragrance with a scent that can truly take you to the universe that you’ve created for yourself. There is a strong mind body connection that’s been overlooked for a long time and this app really opens you up to experiencing as well as enjoying just doing something for you. That’s right we said it — doing something for you. It’s very tempting to just ignore your own wants and needs, desires and dreams in favor of taking care of everyone around you. That’s perfectly fine if you have to do that, but why not make some time for you to think about what you really want outside of those responsibilities.

We think that you will definitely love the Thierry Mugler Angel — Dream Machine. It’s something that truly gives you a peek into not only your own dream, but the interesting story behind the Angel perfume series.

Why not download this free app today? You’ll be glad that you did!

Put The Classified World On your Terms With Selloby

January 22nd, 2011 Admin No Comments »

We love Android apps, but we love them even more when they help us save money and even make money. Yes, we know that you know this by now but you can really make money through all of those old things just lying around your house. Give them the eviction notice through classified ads. Not only does it give you a great way to leverage your local neighborhood, but you also get rid of the things that are just taking up space. Making a little money on the side doesn’t hurt anything, either.

So, where are we really going with this? It’s not like there aren’t plenty of classified sites that everyone knows about. Yet what about using an Android app to make the classified world a lot easier to navigate from both perspectives — buyer and seller?

Impossible? Can’t be done? C’mon now — this is the Internet, and just about everything is possible with the right toolkit. The Android platform has really made it possible for developers to come out with some very neat products, and we have another app to add to the neat list: Selloby.

When you step back to realize just what Selloby does, you’ll find the title is a clever play on words. It’s all about buying and selling on classified sites — get it, sell or buy? Hey, we thought it was cute.

Aside from a cute name, the app is pretty powerful. It’s really a gateway into a hot community where people buy and sell items locally — the app is really the best vehicle for navigating the community. You can use hashtags to organize your post. That way, when someone searches for your keyword, your post is right up there with the other posts. This increases your chances of getting anything you want to sell actually sold.

Moving right along with Selloby, it looks like they’ve figured out just about everything for you. For example, if you’re not sure what to set your price at for the item that you want to post, you can use suggestions to set your price. That’s a very useful feature, especially in fast moving cities where price really does matter — NYC; we’re looking right at you.

Like most apps, Selloby takes plenty advantage of the camera that comes with most Android phones. You don’t have to dig for your point and shoot anymore — take a picture of whatever you want to sell, and then use Selloby to include the picture in the listing. It’s pretty seamless, because Selloby can access your photo album directly. No fuss, no hassles, no problem!

We could probably go on and on, but it’s time for you to step up to the plate. That’s right — we’re daring you to sign up for Selloby, take it for a spin, and put the classified world on your terms!

iPhone Apps We Wish Would Come to the ‘Droid Side – The PRINCE2 Learning Aid from QA!

January 20th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

The Android Marketplace isn’t lacking for apps for the ‘Droid, but it’s not like they can cover every possible app in the world there. So sometimes for inspiration we peek over at other cell phone platforms and see what apps look interested.

We have a few friends and business associates that are project managers, and anyone that’s worked with a project manager understands the delicate nature of the work. It’s not fun and games — it’s a lot of work and that work shouldn’t be underestimated.

One test that is really important to UK project managers is the PRINCE2 certification exam. IPhone users that are trying to study for this exam have the PRINCE2 Learning Aid from QA to lean on, but what do Android users have? Not anything, really.

PRINCE2 training is something that’s really important — this is not like the tests that you took in school. It’s going to take a little bit more time and concentration if you really want to pass the test.

So, what does this app really bring to the table that’s so special and wonderful? Well, in a nutshell you will be getting detail-rich graphs, diagrams, and instructions. These notes revolve around the basic and advanced concepts that you will need to understand ahead of time before you take the time. The exam questions will revolve around these topics.

This is an app developed by a company that specializes in preparing people for the PRINCE2 certification exam, so it’s not just rehashed information you’d find online from people that have never handled project management in their lives.

If you’re truly looking for a great app to help you prepare for the test, this is the app to get. Yet what about that Android-iPhone problem? When enough people let the developer know they want to see it moved to the Android platform instead of just being iPhone only, you can definitely bet there’s going to be anther version coming out soon!

Android Apps

January 19th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

Recent statistics have shown that more and more people are buying smartphones every week. This is due to a huge range of features offered on smartphones that you just do not get on other phones. Features such as web browsing, e-mail, top digital cameras and, of course; applications.

The increase in the amount of apps available on Android market is a sure indicator of this and although many of them are not particularly useful, there are many that very much are. Here are some of the best apps available for your Android HTC Desire (or other Android phone) at the moment.

Khan Academy

The Khan Academy videos on YouTube have become more and more popular with students all over the world. If you feel you are struggling with any subject at school or college then you can watch a series of videos explaining them in a simple, friendly way. Now you can get these video tutorials on your Android phone to access whenever you want.

LazyDroid

This application allows you to remotely access your smartphone even when you do not have it in your hand. Send messages, e-mails, take photos and plenty more after syncing your phone up with the LazyDroid application. You can even show people a live shot of what’s happening on your phone at any time.

Photo Wonder

There are plenty of great photo effects and editing applications for your Android mobiles, with retro camera and Vignette being just two of them. This is another slant on the idea and lets you add clip art and captions as well as giving you other options for your photos. You can also share your artwork with all of your friends, and of course perfect strangers, on the top social networking websites.

Find more of the best apps at the Phones4u website.

iPad Infographic Lets You Pick Up a Bargain

January 19th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

Do you remember looking on with envy when the fist iPad was released? Apple, one of the largest technology giants in the world has that power. The magical ability to keep the world on tenterhooks as Steve Jobs unveils the new must-have piece of technology. Not surprisingly Apple went on to sell more than two million iPad first generations in the first 60 days of sales. Many of us looked on with green eyes as the rest of the world snapped up these yummy morsels of technology. Not anymore. Since the iPad 2 was launched earlier this year the online listings company, Gumtree.com, has seen a massive increase in the number of iPads being listed.

The company has compiled a handy infographic compiling all the listings for iPads in the country. The data shows you where you can pick up the cheapest iPads and where the listings are concentrated. They have also calculated the price of iPads listed on the site, compared to the original selling price. On average you can now pick up an iPad for £152.35 less than the launch price.

For example there are more iPads for sale in London than in Newcastle. You can also see where to bag a bargain iPad. For instance the average price for the tablet in the North of the United Kingdom is £385.80, whereas the average price in the south is £410.39. London is also the most expensive place to pick up the Apple must have.

Have a look at the infographic below and you too may be able to take a bite of Apple’s juicy offerings.

iPad Price Infographic
Via: iPad Deals

Nokia N8 store

January 16th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

The Nokia N8 has been one of the most successful Nokia smart phones so far and one of the most popular phones to come out on the Symbian platform. An improved version of the software and, as you would expect from Nokia, some amazing hardware including a 12 megapixel camera means that this is a return to form for Nokia but what applications are available on the Symbian platform? As Google and Apple continue to win plaudits for their Android market and iPhone app store, what is on offer on Nokia’s own platform in terms of applications? Let’s have a look…

OVI Maps 3

Like on so many other mobile phone based innovations in the past, Nokia were the very first mobile phone company to offer turn by turn navigation on your handset. This latest version of the great OVI maps is very good and has clear enough visuals and sounds to use in your car and if you are like me you find it hard to navigate on foot, this is also great. It also links you to the Michelin and Lonely planet websites so you can look for local points of interest as well.

Wavesecure

Another very inventive and useful app. Should, god forbid, your phone be stolen then Wavesecure will lock the handset send your pre-determined “buddy” a message letting them know and will use the GPS to track the mobile. You should not worry about your phone again if you have this app.

Tunewiki

Another free app available on Symbian devices, Tunewiki will play your music for you but this is by no means all that it will do. You can also perform tune and lyrics searches should you have a tune stuck in your head and it is also is linked to the famous websites Last FM and Shoutcast. You can also create your own You Tube libraries and share them with other users, so all in all it is an extremely comprehensive media application.

The Nokia N8 has some of the most impressive software in recent times. Read all about it at Dialaphone.

The Smart Mobile Phone Boom

January 15th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

With so many PAYG and pay monthly mobile phone deals on the market the consumer is in a very enviable position to get some real bargains for smart phones. With Samsung, HTC, Apple and other large manufacturers producing some very attractive handsets for smart phones, we are seeing a price war and the mobile networks are starting to introduce some ‘free’ additions to the PAYG and pay monthly mobile phone deals. PAYG deals are allowing more customers to purchase cheaper smart phones and allow many to access some good deals as well.

Mobile phones have come a long way in the last two years and ever since the Apple iPhone was released and with the development of Google’s Android operating system for other mobile phones customers have seen an explosion in the smart phone business. Exploiting this new market has been key to the success for all the major networks and producers of mobiles. With the introduction of 3′s unlimited data on its new PAYG, this heats up the competition between the other networks and is directed fully at O2′s Everything Everywhere package and also aimed at retaking customers from Vodafone who seem to be encouraging people to use less data by charging penalties for over use.

Mobile phones are used for so much more than just communicating and networks who adapt and show good customer care will be the ones who profit. Those networks who are ardent that data streaming and downloading ‘clogs’ up their networks should be reminded that customers are seeking mobile phones that can do more and want a service that merges their lifestyle with the ease of access to the internet but also enhanced Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS and much more. Being charged extortionate prices for these services is not going to be well received when some networks are charging a flat fee and then allow unlimited network access. The problem of continual data streaming has been hemmed in by the ‘fair usage’ policy that customers are tied in to and there has always been a limit to the amount of time or data that can be accessed. PAYG customers where often charged much more per minute when compared to pay monthly mobile deals.

With 3′s business plan of creating customers that are used to high levels of data streaming, internet access and downloading is a novel concept, against what other networks are trying to do, which is to actively discourage users from heavy usage and it will be interesting to see which strategy ultimate gains the upper hand and provides a sound business plan. The real test will be when 3′s market share increases and to see if the network can cope with the demand but 3 are confident that their systems can cope.

Looking for Gambling Action on Your Android Phone — We Got You Covered!

January 14th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

The rise of online gambling sites is a beautiful thing, especially if you find that you really can’t live without indulging in your gambling hobby. It’s not a bad thing to play gambling games online, and there are plenty of online casinos to choose from. However, people are changing the definition of being “well off” to include a more travel filled life. And we don’t know about you, but we really like the idea of being able to pick our location and change it when the mood strikes us. Being tied down to one place isn’t the pinnacle of lifestyle design anymore — it’s being able to move around as you please.

However, when you’re used to playing casino games online, it can be pretty tough to figure out how to take the show on the road, so to speak. Will you still be able to get the same entertainment if you’re just armed with your Android phone? For a while, the answer was no — but that’s because gambling developers really weren’t looking at the Android. They were dealing with the rise of the iPhone and even the revival of the Blackberry. Now that this is really the season of Android, it’s time to look at some great gambling games that truly bring the spirit of mobile online gambling with you wherever life takes you next.

One of our favorite apps is the William Hill sportsbook, which is a mobile version of the same famous site that so many sports bettors like. There’s a lot of market range, including dog and horse racing, as well as football betting. Unlike a lot of other sites that have standard betting windows, you can use this app to your heart’s content no matter what time of day it is.

If sports really aren’t your thing, then you really need to look at the app from Party Casino. It’s going to give you the traditional run of casino games, and there’s even a deposit bonus just for using the app and depositing money. You can play a variety of games around the clock, which means that you can definitely kill a lot of hours of boredom at the airport or anywhere else you happen to be.

We could have picked a whole list, but these are two solid apps that will make just about any Android user happy — why not check them out for yourself and see just how much mobile gambling can really be?

Seven Android Apps to Help You Get The Best Exercise Of Your Life!

January 14th, 2011 Admin No Comments »

OK, we get it — the title’s scaring you. All that talk about sweat, exercise, and our favorite part, “the best” …we understand. You’re terrified. See, you’re sitting at your computer reading about a bunch of Android freaks getting their sweat on with a bunch of apps designed for the purpose. Now, you might not be scared. You might not be terrified. You might be sitting there and thinking to yourself, “Hey, that sounds like a great idea!” If that’s what’s bubbling through your brain right now, trust us — you’re in good company.

That shiny new Android phone you have in your pocket doesn’t have to just be a glorified paperweight as you flip through channels on the couch. If you’ve been hoping to burn off a few extra pounds — and we’re all carrying a few extra these days — these Android apps will definitely get you started in the right direction.

1. CardioTrainer

CardioTrainer makes a lot of top Android lists all the time, but there’s definitely a reason for that. After all, CT is a paid app and that means that it really has to be worth something in order to be mentioned so highly and praised so much. First and foremost, this app is all about keeping you on your toes when it comes to your workouts. If you’re trying to walk, jog, or even break into a full out run, you will need this app. It challenges you to basically compete against the greatest challenge of all — yourself! There are some people that just have to make sure that you’re racing against the clock, but it can be hard to race against yourself. Using CT should make it a lot easier to beat your own times. In addition to the race feature, you will also be able to tell how far you are from your overall goals.  At just 2.99 for the app, you’re not going to be out a lot of money, but you will have a bigger lead on getting your fitness goals in line!

2. Endomondo Sports Tracker

This app is very much like CardioTrainer, except it does a bit better job of tracking other types of exercise. You get historical reports of the exercise that you’ve done in a way that really gives you as many details as you can handle. The integration with Google Maps is really a nice touch, giving you all the ability in the world to really take on just about any goal that you have in mind. You can track time, distance, altitude, and speed — all factors that can help you develop the perfect workout each time, every time.

3. Fast Food Calorie Counter

Before you get up in arms about tracking food, hear us out — you have to track your calories. Let’s repeat that one more time: you have to track your calories. What you eat really does make a difference when it comes to your fitness goals. If you don’t feed your body the right things, you won’t have the energy to exercise! So this means that you aren’t going to have to face a life of salad and carbless snacks. You really do have the ability to eat what you want, when you want to eat it. However, just so you don’t fall off the wagon when it comes to your diet goals, you need an app like Fast Food Calorie Counter. Instead of wondering what’s in that fast food you’re about to eat, you can always just pull out your phone and look at what FFCC has to say about it. It’s a pretty large database of fast foods, and the database grows a little bit more each and every day. So when you know that you will need to get things taken care of within your diet, all you need to do is make sure you keep FFCC handy. Read the rest of this entry »

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