May 19, 2012
Want a cheap computer that runs Android on an ARM processor and isn’t a Raspberry Pi? Now you can have it. I’m talking about a new system, called AllWinner, that is now shipping out of China.
This tiny, inexpensive Android PC has impressive specifications. It uses an ARM A10 dual-core running at 1.5 GHz, a Mali 400 GPU and offers 512MB of RAM. This puts it about on par with last year’s best tablets and today’s best smartphones.
May 17, 2012
Evernote has just released a new version of their excellent and free Android client, introducing innovative interface changes, a refreshed color scheme, ICS-like “Action Bars” for context-sensitive operations, and more.
May 15, 2012
With the iPad, Apple has a great product that is dominating the tablet market. And it’s clear why. The iPad looks amazing, works really well, and has a plethora of apps available for it. The new iPad also has the Retina Display, which even I, as someone not exactly enamored by the slight upgrades, readily admit is a fantastic innovation. However, there are alternatives to the iPad on the market, and not all of them are as crappy as some would have you believe.
April 25, 2012
Every week, dozens of people turn to MakeUseOf Answers to ask for help. This past week, some of the toughest questions were Android-related. With the diversity of questions posted, we heavily rely on help from our readers. If you are an Android user, maybe you have ran into some of these issues yourself and can either contribute to the solution or benefit from what others have suggested.
March 2, 2012
We’ve covered numerous language learning tools before, such as the excellent LiveMocha and 18 other great language learning sites. We’ve even looked at Busuu before, but today we’re going to take a more in-depth look, both at this exciting language learning website and its companion Android app for learning on the go.
March 2, 2012
It’s amazing how even the most organised individuals can occasionally find themselves up that notorious creek without a paddle. Plan B is the application to install when your phone is already missing. However, if you’re really going to get prepared for that lost phone scenario you might like to install a few other great applications too.
March 2, 2012
One of the surest ways to combat writer’s block is to keep something handy when a sudden inspiration strikes you. Earlier it used to be a scrap of paper in the wallet, but lately it has been my Android phone. I bumped into Memoires. I am still holding on to Evernote, but Memoires has a few standout features that need mentioning.
March 1, 2012
Here at MakeUseOf, we’re huge fans of cats. So today, we would like to present you with a small collection of apps for your Android device that would let you show the world how truly crazy you are about your feline friends. Oh, and Nyan cat is featured, not once, but twice!
February 28, 2012
Wallpapers can make all the difference in setting the right atmosphere. What is true for your home, also works on your phone. If you are bored with your present Android home screen background, try Pattern Wallpapers. This Android app comes with over a million different patterns and a few simple but neat features to mix them up.
February 27, 2012
Passwords — who doesn’t have more of them than they can remember? A password manager can help you get your password situation under control, and SafeWallet is one of the best. This week, we’re giving away 25 copies of SafeWallet in your preferred desktop client (Windows/Mac) and mobile client (iPhone/Android) worth almost $500 in total!
