Between 2009 and 2015, the popularity of the Android Operating System (OS) for use on mobile devices has grown from just over a 2.8% market share to being the most installed OS in the world. Although the popular alternative to iOS is more lightweight and faster than a desktop OS; over time, users of Android …
The iPhone has become one of the most purchased mobile phones over the past several years. The phone’s home screen includes a number of free, pre-installed applications. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism in place to hide any undesirable, built-in iPhone apps. A common desire for many iPhone users is to hide under-utilized iPhone apps. If …
Android applications sometimes contain malware which causes unexpected and sometimes dangerous effects on your Android device. Out-of-App Advertising Many Android apps are funded by advertising. This advertising usually only shows while you are running the application, however some apps continue to display advertising when you are not consciously running the applications. These apps push advertising …
A Droid X is a Motorola smartphone that Verizon Wireless distributes throughout the Unites States, Mexico, and other overseas locations. The Droid X runs the Android operating system and has been distributed since July 2010. On May 19th, 2011, Motorola released the Droid X2, an upgraded version of the Droid X that uses the NVidia …
The iPhone’s growth in popularity and constant improvement have resulted in many consumers using it as their primary digital camera. The quality and resolution of images increase with each version of the iPhone that is released. Consumers can use the iPhone to directly email or post pictures to the Internet in almost real-time! Regardless of …
An iPad is a tablet PC that Apple produced. It allows users to browse the web, check their email, and run applications while traveling or away from a charger. An iPad is similar to a laptop, but is smaller, does not fold, and has touch screen capabilities. iPads range in price, but feature support for …
Installous is an installation package for jailbroken iPhones, iPads, iPods, and other Apple devices that allow users to install “illegal” applications. Illegal applications refer to unofficial applications and those that other Apple users have cracked. This means that Installous previews Apple applications before they are purchased. Installous is free and can be downloaded via Cydia, …
A common problem that happens to most iPod owners at some point in the lifespan of owning the device is getting it wet. Not just sweat from working out or a light sprinkle from rain, but potentially catastrophic exposure to water to include but not limited to dropping the iPod into the toilet, the pool, …
The iPhone allows users to make voice memos while they are away from the computer. Users can make live recordings of their thoughts, shows, or just about anything that can be audibly detected. In order to extract a voice memo from the iPhone, either use the iTunes synchronization feature (with voice memos selected as an …
The iPod is a handheld digital device used for storing, transferring, and playing music and video files. There are several different models but they all have a similar basic design which consists of a “click-wheel”, a screen, and a lock/unlock switch at the top that prevents the controls from being accidentally activated. The earlier models …