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Banned Android Apps to Have Shelter

Koushik Dutta who writes codes for Android has come up with an idea to create a space where apps banned from Android Market can find their refuge. Dutta proceeded carefully by announcing about his idea this month, but getting many encouraging responses, decides to turn the idea into reality.

Dutta is a member of well-know SyanogenMod team and is the developer of the ClockworkMod app, which is a custom recovery console for Android handsets. Mr. Dutta named the banned Android app store CyanogenMod store, which is still in construction and has no official release date yet. Not clear though why Android bans some apps from time to time, possibly they contain some sort of malware, violate copyright laws or can damage the OS eventually. Anyway, the new store will host tethering apps, game emulators, customized ROMs and so on.

Whatever it is, for getting CyanogenMod apps you need to root your Android handset. Rooting on Android is the same as the jailbreaking on the iPhone. It provides the owner with the possibility to try customized OS and install third-party apps and run services. But be careful while rooting, since the process contains some risks: for example if the rooting fails during the operation, you can say goodbye to your device, or pay hundreds of dollars to make it usable again. Viruses and malware are also looking more for rooted devices to infest.

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January 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More

How To Make Your Android Feel New Again

Usually we use the same devices for two or more years, especially if we’ve bought them on contract. So it’s quite natural that sometimes we get bored with the way they look and feel. If you feel you’re already tired of your old Android phone, but can’t afford buying a new one, here are some useful tips on how to make it feel new again.

Step 1. Change the wallpaper

This can seem to be a very obvious step, but when you change the wallpaper of your Android smartphone, you get the feeling the device is kind of refreshed. You can choose a new wallpaper from those available in your phone or download new ones. Here are several interesting live wallpapers you can download for your Android phone. However, if you care for your battery life, better avoid using live wallpapers, choose nice large pics to set them as a wallpaper instead.

Step 2. Change the lockscreen

If you are tired of using the same old “slide to unlock,” try out the WidgetLocker app, which will enhance the functionality of the handset, though you will be required to pay additional $2 for it. Still it’s a very nice app worth trying.

Step 3. Change the launcher

In Android you can always use third-party launchers. This means that if you are tired of HTC Sense, MotoBlur or other manufacturer-brand UI, you can always try something new!

Step 4. Change the ROM

This option is also available. A new custom ROM can both change the look and the feel of your handset and improve the battery life and lead to better performance overall.

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September 23, 2011 | 0 Comments More

Phillips V808, first Android based device by the company, to be launched soon

Android is undoubtedly the reigning king of the world of rumors. Everyday, we get tons of rumors about the not-so-old OS. This time it comes from Phillips. Some pictures of V808, the first Android powered mobile phone by the company has emerged. Here’s a sneak-peak at the Phillips device, which is claimed to be Android-powered:

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The speculated ingredients of the dish are :

  • 3.2″ Touchscreen
  • HVGA (320×480 pixels) display
  • 3.2MP camera
  • Dimensions 115×61×14mm

The features seem quite impressive. But only time will tell, how much will actually materialize in times to come.

[via androidguys]

July 29, 2009 | 0 Comments More