So, I decided to pull the trigger on an Android tablet in the form of the Asus Google Nexus 7 tablet as well as the official dock. I thought this would be a good way to get a more recent Android device as my Samsung Galaxy S is far too long in the tooth to …
Tag: Android
Jun 01 2013
Asus Google Nexus 7 Tablet and Dock Unboxing
- By Boydo in Android, Google, Operating Systems, Technology, YouTube
May 23 2013
Incoming Gadget – Asus Google Nexus 7
- By Boydo in Android, iOS, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Technology, Windows RT
Yes, I know – I already have a tablet in the form of a Microsoft Surface Windows RT tablet but in order to test out some of the integration features of some new Panasonic products coming my way (particularly the television, tough camera and 3D camcorder) I required either an iOS or Android device. I already …
May 16 2013
Getting the Stock Android Experience on Top Notch Hardware
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems, Technology
Most people would tend to agree that the Android smartphones released by Samsung lead the rest of the pack in terms of specifications which can be a big attraction for the geeks. Whilst the physical design may leave something to be desired with the plastic casing enduring since the original Galaxy S there’s little doubt …
May 04 2013
Google Nexus 7 3G Price Fluctuations
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems, Technology
Given the recent speculation on the release of a second generation Google Nexus 7 3G Android tablet it looks like local pricing might provide some indication of what may happen in the near future. In a nutshell, I saw the price of this tablet at around $330 at a number of big name shops a …
Apr 29 2013
Suppress Folders From Media Scanning Under Android
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems, Technology
Whenever you restart your Android device it does a scan of all of its storage to check for new audio, video and picture files. However, over time there may be folders used by apps that contain such files that end up cluttering up your picture gallery. This can ultimately extend the time taken scanning for …
Apr 20 2013
Remunerator App for Android and iOS
- By Boydo in Technology
This is mainly for people in Australia who have vehicles under novated lease with Remunerator. If you’ve got an Android or iOS device you can now track your account specifics such as your projected odometer readings, recent transactions as well as lodging reimbursement claims using their handy new app. I tried this out earlier in …
Oct 07 2012
Android Easter Eggs
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems, Technology
What’s an Easter egg you ask? Yes, there’s the chocolate egg-shaped variety that makes an appearance once a year but I’m not talking about those ones but another variety. In technology, Easter eggs can take on various forms such as hidden messages or a fun secret that would otherwise go unnoticed for most users. A …
Aug 08 2012
Keep Your Screen On Under Android
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems, Technology
Prior to obtaining the Samsung Galaxy S III I was looking forward to the Smart Stay function so that I wouldn’t have to keep tapping the screen to keep it awake. However, I don’t always have the phone right in front of my face for Smart Stay to detect whether or not I am looking …
Aug 06 2012
Scramble With Friends No Longer Animates
- By Boydo in Android, Operating Systems
Scramble With Friends is one of my favourite games on Android – I’ve always found some challenge and fun in trying to find patterns and meaning out of what seems to be a jumble of noise and data. Unfortunately, one day when I was playing the app glitched up and since that point the animations …
Aug 05 2012
Speed Up Samsung Galaxy S III Home Button
- By Boydo in Android, Apple, iPhone, Operating Systems, Technology
The Samsung Galaxy S III is certainly one of the top shelf Android smartphones for 2012 and as such had high expectations from people looking to grab one of these as their next mobile phone. However, there is one niggle that has arisen with regard to a perceived delay when hitting the home button on …
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