Friday, February 28, 2014

5 Best New Android Apps of February 2014 - Android World

We have put them in a row for you, again the five best new apps on Android in February 2014 Field.

1. Molto – Email app

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Molto is an e-mailapp which you can read. on your Android phone and tablet Gmail Additionally, you can connect to Facebook, for example to retrieve. Profile pictures inside The app looks great and has the same layout as including Gmail labels. Furthermore, you can Yahoo, GMX, Aol., ICloud and other email hauling in this app.

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2. Lucid Launcher

Lucid Launcher is a replacement app that weighs only 578 KB. For that you get the apps in the left sidebar, right from a browser, a search bar for apps where you can also view the app or remove them immediately. Info Furthermore, there is a lot to set up, as transitions between home screens, colors include the Action Bar, transparent notificatieblak, the number of home screens and much more. Try this Holo-launcher definitely agree.

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Android app on Google Play

3. Type Machine

Sometimes, you can throw your phone or on the ground, because you have accidentally deleted or a piece of text which you typed the app crashes suddenly. This problem has now been solved. Type Machine saves all the text for you so you can retrieve it. Always From the burger menu, you can easily select an app where to pick you up. Text In the settings you can select apps that you do not want to take and set in which period the stored text to be removed. This handy app costs € 1.49.

 Type Machine

Android app on Google Play

Also read:

  • four new Android apps in the Google Play Store: Week 9
  • New apps in the Google Play Store: Week 6
  • 4 new Android apps in the Google Play Store: Week 8
  • 5 Best New Android Apps from January 2014
  • 3 Android apps that you can not miss # 39

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Ruud Caris

Founder Androidworld.nl, gadget lover, Redbull drinker and Android enthusiast. Started with the ADP (G1 version), now including five Nexus, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Thursday, February 27, 2014

Google's Android Security Screw - NU.nl

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Reported that Adrian Ludwig, security expert at the Android team at Google, opposite Computerworld .

Google monitors default Android apps during installation, even when the app is not installed. Google Play Verifies the Android app and view or bring the file malware or other potential risks to the user itself.

The Internet giant wants the security of Android apps by further screwing also to continue to monitor the installation. “If an app after installing other software installs, we want to notify the user,” says Ludwig.

The new feature, which is available for users of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and above, will become part of Google’s Android security. The function is through an update of Play Services rolled out in the coming weeks to Android devices.

check of installed apps will run in the background, allowing the user according to Google not affected by the new feature are experiencing.

“We want to make sure there are no weak spot in our platform, so users stay protected,” said Ludwig.

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Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Hands-on with Nokia's Android phones - Computer Total

Imagine how surprised we were. After months of wild rumors, Nokia has not one, not two, but three introduced Android devices. At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ??we went with these smart phones to work. And they look nothing like the Android phones you’re used to.

Nokia’s X, X +, and XL phones seem little to the devices where Android users typically work with. They do not use the back-end services from Google, and the interface looks like an Android Windows Phone has had a makeover.

Anything somewhat like Android is hidden underneath the interface, such as the Settings menu, or the fact that the phones for the drop-down notifications use a similar shade. App developers can also porting their apps to Nokia’s dedicated Android ecosystem. Unlike BlackBerry crash-and-burn Android port strategy, Nokia apps will not emulated, they are specifically programmed to work

Fast Lane

Instead of Androids ordinary multitask menu, use the Nokia devices (running on a customized version of Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean) is a function that is called Fast Lane. Fast Lane remembers all your recent activity, including SMS messages and the last number you dialed. It also shows you notifications.

The home screen looks mostly like something you would find. on a Windows phone There are imitation Live Tiles that you can expand and move. You can also create folders for a group of different apps and widgets on the home screen pin. In the picture below you can see that Google’s calendar widget is part of the available selection.

The lock makes use of a badge to give. at the bottom of the screen, weather notifications To unlock the device, you can use your finger to swipe to the last app you used to go. If you are not active in an app, go to the default home screen.

As an added bonus you can favorite Android apps sideload through a microSD card in the phone to stabbing and use it to open. APK pre-installed ASTRO File Manager app Nokia will also Yandex app store to add to its X-phones in Russia, and 1Mobile in China, plus two browsers: Nokia’s own browser, Opera Mobile

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Hardware

What hardware does not appear the Nokia X and X + is very similar, except that the latter a little extra RAM. The XL is 2.5 inches taller than his two brothers, for people who want a larger screen.

Nokia has always had a special love for design, and the trio X-phones is no different. They are holding cute, stylish and comfortable, they feel much more durable than other phones with plastic casing. The X and X + fit perfectly the palm.

As performance is concerned, I can say with the Nokia X compare my short time with a midrange or entry-level Android phone with outdated hardware. But what is important to know is the fact that Nokia is not trying to target. Spotlight on the hardware of its devices Instead, Nokia gives Android developers full access to its loyal fan base and users.

This is a loosely translated article from our sister site TechHive.com. We publish this review to provide a product that is not available (yet) in the Netherlands. A first impression Described terms, actions and settings may differ from the Dutch edition.

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Nokia launches Android phones - NOS

 Nokia boss Stephen Elop presents new Nokia devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona »

Nokia boss Stephen Elop presents new Nokia devices at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona ANP

by NOS-tech expert Rachid Finge

Nokia has presented this morning its first devices equipped with Google’s Android operating system. This is remarkable, because Nokia’s telefoontak was bought by Microsoft, the maker of the Windows Phone operating system, a direct competitor to Android.

The three new devices cost about one hundred euros and are intended for the budget market. They have a small storage space and a 3-megapixel camera. One of the handsets, the Nokia X 99 euros, only comes from emerging economies in Eastern Europe, Asia and South America.


Windows Phone

The phones are very much like Nokia’s colorful Lumia devices with Windows. Nokia has also changed the look of Android on their device, so that it appears on Windows Phone. One difference is that standard Android apps like Google Maps and Gmail, have been replaced by alternatives from Nokia and Microsoft.

the new Nokia devices running Android apps, the same ones that can be found, for example, Samsung Galaxy devices. Nokia does say that developers need to make minor adjustments before their Android apps also work on these phones.


Future

The question is how much these future devices. Microsoft has a few weeks officially the new owner of Nokia and just trying to increase market share. His own system Windows Phone It will not help if you bring a company just purchased a product with a competitive system on the market. It is obvious that this is Nokia’s first and last devices with Android are.

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Sunday, February 23, 2014

LG G2 17% faster after Android 4.4 update - Android World

LG G2 is in our opinion one of the best smartphones of last year. Unfortunately, the Android 4.4 update is not yet available in the Netherlands and Belgium, but the difference would be significant, the G2 is 17% faster.


LG G2

LG G2 last year pitched high eyes, a super battery life, very good camera and a lot of speed. In the video below to see the difference Jellybean and KitKat. For example, a number of tests to be done by booting apps, but also the use of Knock On, the smart function of LG to convert by tapping it. The screen The speed gain would, according to LG, 17%.


Android 4.4 LG G2

Netherlands and Belgium, we will have a few weeks to wait for Android 4.4 for the LG G2, it would be available in mid-March. In countries such as South Korea, the update by now already available.

Also read:
  • So Android 4.4 looks KitKat look at the LG G2
  • LG G Flex comes the end of February to the Netherlands for € 749
  • Android 4.4 update for LG G2 late March to Europe
  • Samsung Galaxy Round official: first smartphone with curved screen
  • Samsung Galaxy S4 with faster chipset and LTE-A formal

Spelling errors, grammatical mistakes or factual errors discovered? Send an email to the author of this article

Ruud Caris

Founder Androidworld.nl, gadget lover, Redbull drinker and Android enthusiast. Started with the ADP (G1 version), now including five Nexus, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10.

Best Android apps in Play Store from week 8-2014 - Android Planet

Google Play Store offers Android Planet chooses every week the latest, most interesting and best android apps and games for you and put them in one convenient list. So every week the best apps

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This week is perhaps the coolest week of 2014 so far. With only six apps, but six great apps: just think of the crusher WhatsApp-Telegram, the stunning Twitter app Fenix ??or Holofication Nation, which wants to make all the ugly apps nice weather. So yummy!

Check out our top 100 Android Apps, Best Android Apps Dutch and the archives for more Android apps and games.

1. Holofication Nation

holoficationnation Get rid of all the ugly Android apps! Because yes, there are still quite a lot. Holofication Nation is the app that uses the power of the openness of Android shows. Like an app is not beautiful? Then you just download an alternative version anyway, the idea behind the theme app. Holofication Nation replaces ‘ugly’ and non-Holo apps by apps that do carry the Holo-design. All apps Holofication Nation offers crowdsourced and huge fine, and that is simply awesome. Check out screenshots of Holofication Nation.

Download : Holofication Nation (free)

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2. Fenix ??

2014-fenix-kl.jpg Google Play bulges out of the Twitter apps. But if we are really honest, there is no killer app for the social network to find. Appwinkel in Googles The new Twitter app Fenix, which uses the traditional and therefore very clear Holo design, comes quite close. Fenix ??traffic currently still in a testing phase, but the preview version is already downloadable from the website. Developer The Twitter app is therefore not to be found in Google Play and must be downloaded. As an apk file Read more and check screenshots of Fenix ??Android. Since the app is also available for download.


3. Blink

blinkapp.jpg Blink, an online messaging service that allows users to send messages after a specific period of time disappear, to each is available for Android. The app lets you text, photos, videos, drawings, and voice messages to send, and the app is mainly used for “secret messages”.
The Blink Android app aims to compete with include Snap Chat, message primarily at youth popular for sending files. silly selfies The purpose behind Blink, which was founded by an ex-Google employee is to guarantee the most anonymity. Read more and see screenshots of the Blink Android app.

Download : Blink (free)

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4. Calcu

calcu.jpg Calcu is one of the finest calculator apps for Android. Calculations Entering is simple and the result is displayed directly on the screen. The free Android app features twelve themes with different colors that users can set itself two layouts and the option to fully customize the app. To taste
Both layouts of the calculator are very minimalist. The first layout resembles a traditional calculator, with only the standard basic functions. The second layout brings additional options Calcu make sophisticated, like the ones sin, cos and tan. The layout is also adjustable, if you find important and want to give specific buttons. Another place Read more about Calcu for Android.

Download : Calcu (free)

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5. Telegram

telegram The Telegram Android app since the acquisition of WhatsApp on Facebook become hugely popular. The online messaging Telegram is owned by the Russian Facebook, and fully protected through encryption. So the messages protected by default, but it is also possible to start with messages can only be unlocked. By a specific code per device a ‘secret talk’ Or: You can safely chat and only the recipient can view the messages with that particular device
Furthermore the free Android app Telegram largely the same as WhatsApp Android app.. Include the design, features and operation are much the same. You can also send pictures, videos, documents and your location next to messages, and there is logically a zipper emoji’s presence – something that should not be missing in a messaging service. Check screenshots and read more about Telegram Android app.

Download : Telegram (free)

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6. BitTorrent

BitTorrent app The official BitTorrent app that lets you easily find torrents and can download to your smartphone or tablet is a major update feature. The app has a completely new design, making the BitTorrent client even easier to use. In addition, you can select specific files in a torrent to download, so there is no unnecessary data is downloaded. To your Android device You can also specify exactly the download location to better maintain the list so and after you remove the torrent, or do you choose also the associated data to throw the trash. Read more about the BitTorrent app.

Download : BitTorrent (free)

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No Android on Samsung's new smart watches, or heart rate monitors - Bright

Gear 2-smart watches do not work with Android but with Tizen. And they now have heart rate monitors.

Samsungs new smart watches Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo works unlike their predecessor, not with Android, but with the alternative operating system Tizen. Incidentally saw Samsung’s special Android version is on the current Galaxy Gear also much different than on smartphones.

Tizen comes eventually to smartphones, even though Tizen phones so far always postponed. There are few Tizen apps, but that is smart watches no big problem. There is simply watches less possible. Samsung comes with its own Gear appstore which can keep it than Android.

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new compared to the Galaxy Gear Gear 2 is that’s a heart rate monitor and have their own music. You can play from the 4GB of internal storage memory and listen to music with Bluetooth earbuds. You do have to listen.

No music smartphone with you

The difference between the two and Gear Gear 2 Neo is that the former is also a camera on board. Both models can also be used. Remote as with an infrared sensor They have a new control button under the screen. The Gear 2′s feature 1.6-inch touch screen (320×320) and 1 Ghz chips. The watches are available in black, silver, gray, gold, and orange from April onwards. Prices are not yet known.

What is that, Tizen?

Tizen is an operating system that was created from parts of two flopped mobile platforms, Nokia’s Meego and Samsung’s Bada. Chip manufacturer Intel and Samsung are the main parties behind Tizen. Also a few telecom providers, who would rather see more diversity than the current Android domination, are on board. Tizen providers would provide more flexibility for providing its own services and options on devices. Samsung is also a way to reduce dependence on Google.

Google’s own smart watch?

Google would reportedly also working on its own smart watch. That would be made by LG and is expected at its developer conference I / O end of June.

Samsung is in any case ready for the World Cup in Brazil …

Google Glass under Dutch as popular as smart watch

Saturday, February 22, 2014

This Samsung tablets get an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat - Tablets Magazine

Samsung in the U.S. announced that tablets and smartphones update to the latest version of Android, Android 4.4.2 KitKat get. Include owners of Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 3 tablets can expect the update.

In the U.S., Samsung has published a list with all models are equipped with Android 4.4 KitKat. While this list is intended only for the U.S. Samsung has already confirmed to Benelux Tablets Magazine that the mentioned models are also provided in the Netherlands of the update.


Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Android 4.4 KitKat was introduced late last year by Google and includes several optimizations for smooth operation on tablets with lesser specifications. Additionally, the ability to print from your Android tablet integrated into the operating system and making backup easier. Read more about the new features in Android 4.4 KitKat .


Update for Samsung tablets

get the following smartphones and tablets from Samsung (in the U.S.) an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat;

  • Galaxy Note 3
  • Galaxy Note II
  • Galaxy S4
  • Galaxy S4 mini
  • Galaxy S4 Active
  • Galaxy S4 Zoom
  • Galaxy S III
  • Galaxy S III mini
  • Galaxy Mega
  • Galaxy Light
  • Galaxy Note 8.0
  • Galaxy Tab 7.0 3
  • Galaxy Tab 8.0 3
  • Galaxy Tab 10.1 3
  • Galaxy Note 10.1
  • Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition

From the press release from Samsung;

The upgrade Provides a number of innovative, easy-to-use features That Enhance the user experience-including a more intuitive user interface, enhanced messaging capabilities and updated applications:

– Location Menu: An integrated location menu stelt users to easily activate GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks, while simultaneously checking the battery usage or apps running location service capabilities
– Enhanced Messaging:. Enables users to choose Messages between or Hangouts As their preferred default messaging application, and select from a larger assortment of updated Emoji icons
– Upgraded Google ™ Mobile Service (GMS) apps:. Users can automatically back up photos and videos and can open, view , rename and share Google Docs and files.

updates to a number of devices to be rolled out in the U.S. since this week. In the Netherlands, Samsung has already begun to roll of Android 4.4 for the Galaxy Note 3 KitKat. When the additional updates are made available is not yet clear. Samsung shows often only on the day of the update to know.


New Samsung tablets

new NotePro Galaxy and TabPRO Galaxy tablets are supplied as standard with Android 4.4 KitKat. It is not clear whether the older models, the update can be expected, are also equipped with the new UX interface Magazine. Our experience with this version of Android on the new Samsung tablets can be found in our Samsung Galaxy 12.2 NotePro review .

The Android news of the week 8-2014 - Android Planet

android news Android Planet provides you seven days a week from the best and most current news, but it can happen that you occasionally miss an important development. Therefore, there is a weekly Android news with the most important news and notable events in the world of Android.

This week the acquisition of WhatsApp was frequently in the news, like the release and disclosure of Galaxy S5 otherwise. Furthermore, you read this news all about Android smart watches, 4G phones, the new Android version and various announcements of new Android handsets.


“Samsung wants quick release: Galaxy S5 already in mid-March for sale

galaxy s5 buy The Galaxy S5 can buy all mid-March. This confirms a Samsung manager versus GSMarena. It is expected that the Galaxy S5 at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) will be presented on 24 February. This would mean that Samsung is planning to bring. Smartphone very soon after its introduction on the market According to the Samsung Galaxy S5 manager “within three weeks” will be on sale after the release. Reportedly, the Galaxy S5 gets a 5.25-inch qHD display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels, 2.5 GHz quad-core processor, 3GB of RAM and a 16 or 21 megapixel camera.


WhatsApp acquired by Facebook: these are the consequences

WhatsApp Last week it was announced that WhatsApp has been acquired by Facebook for a hefty sum of money: $ 16 billion, representing over 10 percent of the market value of Facebook . WhatsApp has about 450 million users, of which more than 320 million daily active worldwide. They send more than 30 billion messages per day. Average pay Facebook a few bucks per user, and since the use after a year costs money (.89 cents per year) that investment will not be recovered quickly. In addition, advertising according to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg does not arise, he expects there are better ways to make use of the chap-app into dollars. The basic functionality of WhatsApp and remain unchanged for the time being then. But what impact has the WhatsApp Facebook takeover then? Read more soon.


‘Google Launches Android 4.5 and Nexus 8 July

Android 4.5 and Nexus 8 Google Launches Android 4.5 and Nexus 8 in July this year. The launch takes place just after the Google I / O developer conference, which takes place from 25 to 26 June. Google would only announce new services during this event that also be of interest to developers. A few weeks later, the Internet giant would both Android 4.5 and the Nexus 8 reveal. Rumors about a Nexus 8 go longer. For example, the Nexus 7 would be too much competition from other cheap Android tablets, such as Acer. Android 4.5 is almost nothing leaked. This happens more often in new Android versions. Because Google is developing everything in-house, leaking very difficult thing about the new features of the mobile operating system. In a funny Android 4.5 concept is already to see how a designer thinks about the next Android version.


Android Planet chooses: the best 4G phones with Android

Android 4G phone The offer 4G Android phones every month, which makes choosing the best device more difficult. In this article we give you a hand to screen. By price from the best 4G phones with Android We see what budget models (250 or less) are worth with 4G, but also what you get when you have to spend a little more. Until mid-range, we expect 4G Android smartphones that cost between 250 and 400 euros. But we also discuss the high-end smartphones (400 euros or more) that have 4G.


2014 the year of the smart watch? We explain the best 5 from

smart watch android news The smart watch is on the verge of breaking. Smart watches should (also) to ensure that not flatten the market of high-end smartphones. Why phone manufacturers are looking beyond their smartphones and search for opportunities to grow in the long term hold. An accessory like a smart watch is taking timely. Indeed, in 2014 to be the year of the smart watch. The year that the world comes to everyone’s attention. But, what exactly do you get a smart watch? Can be combined with your smartphone and, something you really need? Android Planet delves deeper into the matter and move for you the best smart watches of this time in a row.


Android Other news in week 8-2014

What else happened in the eighth week of 2014? Check out the other main Android news below.

  • Do you use a microSD card? Look out for Android 4.4
  • LG G2 Mini revealed with 4.7 inch screen, will appear in April
  • Press Render leaked: behold, the new HTC One look
  • Samsung Android 4.4 update list is published, watch it here
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  • Rumor: HTC smart watches and a fitness tracker coming ‘
  • Telegram Android version mega popular after takeover competitor WhatsApp

Android news of recent weeks

  • Android news of the week 8-2014 (22-2)
  • Android news of the week 7-2014 (15-2)
  • Android news of the week 6-2014 (8-2)
  • Android news of the week 5-2014 (1-2)
  • Android news of the week 4-2014 (25-1)

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