May 9th, 2013
'It's here, it's here, it's kind of finally here' was a cry uttered by many a Google fan recently when Google announced that their augmented reality project Google Glass had begun shipping. In truth, the version of Glass released is actually the Explore edition, a limited release, which is aimed at early adopters and developers in the US. While there aren't many units available, the device has garnered attention worldwide, with many wondering and what it does and how it does it.
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One of the most important aspects of the smartphone is the app. Apps are small programs that essentially give the smartphone its functionality, and are usually downloaded onto your phone from an online store like iTunes or Google Play. Android users who download apps from Google Play have over 800,000 apps to choose from, many of which that could be useful for business owners and managers. One particular app brings more functionality when making calls.
If you are an Android user, you likely use Google's other products on a regular basis. Google banks on this, and is constantly updating apps or products to make them seamless across multiple devices. One such example of this is Chrome. You can install it on your phone and computer and have bookmarks, search history, open tabs, etc. sync. In early March, Chrome Beta for Android was updated, bringing with it two new features.
One of the greatest things about smartphones are the apps. If you have an iPhone or an Android, or even a BlackBerry and Windows Phone, you likely have well over 30 apps installed. It seems like there is an app for everything these days, especially for Android users. Some of the best, for businesses, extend the functionality of the phone's basic function - making and receiving calls and texts.
When you look at Apple's mobile platform, iOS, it's easy to tell that it's wildly successful. Competitors like Google know this and have been working for years to catch up. While the iPhone and iOS are still king, Android seems to be quickly catching up. If you look into the current numbers, 2013 should be a big year for smartphones, especially for Android.
When it comes to smartphones the average user is spoilt for choice. There are so many makes and models out there that picking the one that is right for you can be a long and often drawn out process. One thing most users look for is the ability to customize their phones, and if you are looking at an Android device you have a multitude of customization options, including the ability to tailor the home screen to meet your style, tastes and needs.
November 13, for many just a normal Tuesday, for Google's mobile platform - Android: One of the biggest days of the year. Why was the 13th such a big day? It's the day Google released not only a new version of Android (4.2), but also new Nexus products. Nexus devices are what Google considers to be the 'benchmark' Android device.
Smartphones are incredibly useful tools for the modern professional, functioning as our main means of communication, a photo album, day planner and rolodex, among other things. On systems like Google’s Android, our contacts are only a short press away, and this has led us to rely on our phone to store all our important numbers. But, what happens when your phone stops working and you lose all your numbers?
One of the more important features of the modern smartphone is the keyboard. The keyboard on many phones differs from those used with computers in that it’s part of the screen and only shows up when needed. If you have an Android phone, there are a number of keyboards available, making it tough to choose the best for your phone.
The cloud has rocketed from obscure idea to mainstream must-have in under a decade. According to a recent article on Forbes, more than 53% of businesses with 50 or fewer employees use some form of cloud solution. This number will continue to grow, likely exponentially for the foreseeable future. Chances are, you are aware of the concept of cloud but do you know the differences between the three main types of cloud?
