How to Switch from BlackBerry to Android
Making the switch from BlackBerry to Android? Here's everything you need to know.
This is What Technology In North Korea Looks Like
In North Korea’s isolation, they’ve developed their own Internet. Their own technology industry. Even their own tablet computers. Here’s what digital life in the DPRK looks like.
Google Warns the Internet Will Disappear, the Future of Cyanogen [Tech News Digest]
Google predicts that the Internet will disappear, the future of Cyanogen, Malaysia Airlines gets hacked, Expedia buys Travelocity, and the 1995 Facebook TV commercial that never was.
5 Reasons Why You Should Flash OmniROM To Your Android Device
With a bunch of custom ROM options out there, it can be hard to settle on just one -- but you should really consider OmniROM.
Have a First-Gen Kindle Fire? Make It Awesome Again With Stock Android
The first generation Kindle Fire is now three years old, and while it remains a great tablet, it lags behind newer models. So why not refresh it by flashing a standard Android ROM?
An Alternative ROM Worth Your Time: SlimKat Android 4.4.2
Why flash? Slimkat, from Slimroms offers a compelling answer.
Heartbleed Isn't Just a Desktop Problem - Your Android Could Be A Risk
Most of us know Heartbleed as a bug that affected websites and web servers, but Android 4.1.1 also uses the vulnerable version of OpenSSL. This means some Android smartphone and tablets are vulnerable to Heartbleed attacks.
Alternative ROMs For The HTC One: What Are Your Options?
Want to try out some other ROMs? Here are four awesome ROMs for the HTC One you just have to try.
What Is a Custom Android Recovery? Getting Started With TWRP
What is a custom recovery on Android? What can you do with it? We explain Android recoveries and show you how to get TWRP.
Should You Really Flash That ROM? 5 Things To Consider First
Custom ROMs are powerful and allow you to get the latest version of Android without any manufacturer-installed junk and with advanced features and tweaks. But they have downsides, too.
Breathing New Life Into an Old Android: How I Revitalized A Motorola Droid
This article is about my effort to transform an old, dog-tired Motorola Droid into a useful phone that can still be used to check email, post on Facebook and research online.
Get CyanogenMod Enhancements Without Flashing Your Droid
What if you don't want to flash an alternative ROM on your device? It turns out you can still benefit from many CyanogenMod features without going the full ROM route.
CyanogenMod To Make One-Click Installer On Play Store
The makers of CyanogenMod, one of the best custom ROMs based on Android, announced on Wednesday that CyanogenMod will be turned into an app you can download and install from the Play Store on unlocked devices.
What Are The Best Custom Android ROMs?
The moment you realize you can flash your Android phone with a new ROM is a pivotal one. Suddenly, you're free: Endless customization options, no more vendor bloatware, and, best of all, you don't have to wait for official updates. But that freedom can soon turn into confusion: There are just so many ROMs out there! Which should you pick? If you've never flashed a ROM before and are trying to figure out what's the best ROM for your device, this is the post you've been looking for. I'll be covering four of the most important ROMs available today, and then some.
4 Simple and Easy Tools to Flash Android ROMs Compared
Ever wanted to flash a new ROM on your Android device but didn't have the patience to deal with the whole flashing process? I remember spending hours trying to download, transfer, reboot, flash, reboot, wait, reboot, all just to try out a new ROM. I don't have the time for that anymore and it'd be nice to be able to flash a ROM straight from an app with an intuitive interface. Fortunately, there are some available on the Play Store: Here is a look at four of the best ones.
The Best ROM For Sony Xperia Z? PAC, Reviewed
I had recently started using the Sony Xperia Z, my first non-Samsung Android device in a while. Unlike the international Galaxy S4 (i9500), the Xperia Z has a wealth of available ROMs. Today I'd like to show you a ROM called PAC, which pulls out all the stops when it comes to customization. If you're particular about how you like to customize your device, chances are PAC would help you get the result you want.
Project64 - The Best Way To Emulate Nintendo 64 Games
I still remember the exact day that I unboxed my Nintendo 64. I've always been a huge gamer and a bit of a nerd, and that console was a big step for me. Playing my NES, SNES, and Genesis every day became a thing of the past once I got my hands on Wave Race 64, Super Mario 64, and Diddy Kong Racing. I never picked those consoles up again. The Nintendo 64 is definitely one of the best gaming consoles of all time.
How to Find and Install a Custom ROM for Your Android Device
Android is super customizable, but to fully take advantage of that, you need to flash a custom ROM. Here's how to do that.
RetroArch Emulates NES, Playstation, Gameboy Color/Advance And A Whole Lot More [Android]
Stop messing around with various emulators for your Android and get RetroArch. This single app – a front end for multiple emulators – can run games designed for anything from the NES to the Sega Genesis to the original PlayStation. Even better: you can get it right now from Google Play, no jailbreak required.
How To Unlock, Root & Install a Custom ROM On Your HTC One X
I can't say I've been entirely happy with having switched to Android - poor battery life, lack of system updates and general bugginess of my HTC One X being my main issues - but I heard a custom ROM could go some way to making me a happier Android owner. I therefore spent the afternoon trawling through forums, learning how to do the complete installation process from a stock phone, and I'm compiling that here.