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Pandora Radio Android App Review: 5/5

2012-02-01T10:04:00.000-08:00

Everyone has had that awkward moment when you get into your car, or go to the gym, and you can't find a worthwhile song. The radio is jam packed with the same six songs that they put on repeat shuffle. Lets face it, you need some music.

Pandora Radio has been around for quite a while. It's the Google of online radios. It "knows" what music you like, and you are destined to find a couple of great songs to listen to. The thing you probably don't know, is how easy it is to get.

For the full Pandora Radio Android App Review, head over to the App Advantage section, or directly to the Pandora Radio Android App Review article.

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Motorola RAZR MAXX Device Review

2012-01-31T11:57:00.000-08:00

From CES 2012, there have been a lot of new technological upbringing. The Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX is one of the top tier phones that are included in the mix.

From the battery life optimization from the "super battery" to the slim and sleek design with the carbon fiber looking back case, the RAZR MAXX will not want to be missed, and you can get it for $299 with a new 2 year upgrade, or $199 from Amazon linked for your convenience: Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX 4G Android Phone (Verizon Wireless).

For a full analysis and device review, head over to the Device Advantage section or directly to the Android Device Review: Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX article.

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Angry Birds Gets An App Review: 5/5

2012-01-29T12:22:00.000-08:00

Angry Birds, arguably the most popular Android game ever has been reviewed over in the App Advantage section.

Not only did it get a 5/5 rating, the Android App Review: Angry Birds article also goes over how far the game has come and just why it is so popular. We all know how popular it is, but I don't think a lot of people know the considerable effort it takes to get a game worthy of a perfect rating. Hours and hours of blood sweat and cramped fingers to get the code perfect for everyone, and free versions with full game accessibility.

If you are wondering just how far Angry Birds have come, what they are doing now, or even why you should play it, head over to the article called Android App Review: Angry Birds.

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Android Developer: The Knight In Shining Armor

2012-01-26T13:58:00.000-08:00

Due to Android open source software, the Android Market is an unlocked treasure chest waiting for you to open it.

I bet you're thinking right now, "There's no way I can create an app that would hit mainstream Android Market."

I too thought that, and did a little investigating. Via Youtube or even just Google, I have found countless tutorials and walkthroughs on mastering a developer's main program, Android SDK. From there you can make any type of app you desire, from games to entertainment apps.

I haven't done a ton of research, but I believe you need some sort of JavaScript knowledge or at least the ability to quickly adapt and grab certain parts of code from tutorials.

I have played a little bit with it, in hopes of creating an app for the site in the future, and am pleasantly surprised with how much of the community makes it easy to learn and adventure with it. I would really recommend checking it out if you are into that kind of stuff or like learning.

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Emulators For Android - N64, PSX, Super Nintendo, SEGA Genesis and More

2012-01-24T12:06:00.000-08:00

The past couple of days I came across my old Play Station 1 (PSX in the internet realm). After I played it for about a half an hour I got an idea.

What if I could play this on my Android smart phone. After little searching I discovered something known as an emulator. People have changed the compatibilities of the greatest classics of all time, such as the Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, PSX, and more!

*I do not condone illegal methods of using Emulators and ROMs to pirate games you have not purchased.

For the rest of the review, head over to the App Advantage section, or go directly to the Android App Review: Emulators article.

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Advantages To Rooting Android

2012-01-19T11:01:00.000-08:00

It has been brought to my attention that a lot of people are unaware of the full potential that they have in their hands and pockets for most of the day. The Android smart phone that is in their possession is one of the most powerful things they own.

You are probably wondering, "Well if it's so powerful, why would I need to root it?"

Phone companies, while developing a phone, can either release the phone when they need to (if they think it will profit, or there is other competition being released), or they can work out all of the kinks and optimize it. Sadly enough, they rarely get optimized. That's where rooting come in.

Rooting is possible by a developer (thanks to the fact that Android is open source software). Think of the developer as the phone companies working overtime, and for no pay. They can tap into the full potential of your phone.

What rooting does:

Rooting your phone does a number of things. It lets you get Superuser access to your root directory (where you can customize things like appearance or performance). It also allows you to flash(flash is rooting terms for install) a different kernel, optimized for the ROM of your choosing.

ROMs. ROMs are what I referred to earlier as the developers overtime. They create their own version of Android, a new Operating System, that customizes your smart phone experience. It can change the color of your icons, change the app dock, whether or not you have an app menu, etc. It can do basically anything. With a ROM you can uncap the full potential of your phone.

After ROMs there is apps. There are a number of apps on the market that only work while rooted. Screenshot apps, overclocking apps, etc. Just by rooting you are able to do so much more in the Market.

Speed and performance. Kernels are the things that tell your processor what to do, and how to do it. By changing that, you can change your processor speed and voltages. Meaning you are able to do what you love to do, only faster.

Looks. If you have the latest and greatest Android smart phone, you can't deny wanting eye-candy. It's your desire, and the reason you enjoy Android so much. When you root, you can take any imperfections out. If you think it would look better with a blue theme instead of a green one, or you want your favorite color everywhere, you can do it. If you don't like the default layout of the phone, or the styling, you can change it too. You can even make it look like an iPhone. (Though I wouldn't know why you would.)

Customization. This ties into the looks and speed and performance sections. Being able to say that no one around has the same phone as you is nice (iPhone users reading this don't know what it's like). But the moment when you do see someone with your phone, and you can still say your phone is different, is priceless. It gives people warm fuzzies inside.

Now that you have read that and know that you want to root, what next? This is the part where you head over to XDA Developers, go to the top right, and type in your phone. From there, you can find guides on rooting, installing ROMs, and tips and tricks. The best ROMs are the ones that people try to port like MIUI, Cyanogen Mod, and others depending on your phone.

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HTC H1 Fortified Phone Concept

2012-01-19T10:07:00.000-08:00

This concept is unlike any other seen physically. This is the phone you see burly lumberjack with while on the job. Mechanics or construction workers. The phone might as well be a transformer in disguise. The HTC H1 concept was made by an Iranian named Saeid Khajevand, and it is far from generic.

The Android smart phone, HTC H1 is what you would call modest. It doesn't need the latest and greatest technology that would cook you breakfast in the morning. It does, however, fit the needs of the masses.

For the rest of the review, head over to the Device Advantage section or directly to the Concept: HTC H1 article.

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SOPA Rumors Untrue

2012-01-17T16:38:00.000-08:00

Allegations spread across the web about the claim of SOPA pulling its bill are false. According to ibtimes,

"Congressman Lamar Smith, the chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, announced Tuesday that the bill will rise again.

The Texas Republican said in a Tuesday statement that he expects the committee to continue marking up the legislation in February."

SOPA and PIPA both are underway and going to go through. Major internet companies such as Wikipedia, Google, Ebay, and other top internet icons are protesting tomorrow (January 18, 2012) by shutting down their websites for a day. For ways to help boycott SOPA, get the Boycott SOPA app from the Android app market.

If you have any thoughts or concerns about SOPA or the whole process, email me at jryanwhitney[at]yahoo[dot]com.

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Madden 12 Super Playoff Deal For Android

2012-01-14T15:31:00.000-08:00

With the NFL being in the playoffs, the fan excitement is everywhere. People are putting themselves in the best teams' shoes and all on Android. EA Sports fans that don't currently own it now have the perfect opportunity, as the best football game on the Android Market is now $.99 instead of $5! This makes it the best deal around.

Madden 12 is optimized for tablet users, but I have heard of people playing it on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and some of the newer Android smart phones without any issues.

For the rest of the review, head over to the App Advantage section or directly to the Android App Review: Madden 12 article.

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The Best Thing Since ROBO Defense

2012-01-12T19:52:00.000-08:00

Finally there is adequate competition for the powerhouse of the Android gaming market, ROBO Defense, and it's name is Lair Defense.

After reviewing this game for the past week, I have successfully replaced ROBO Defense in my ranks as my favorite tower defense.

Think of this game as an RPG TD, you have bonuses that cost coin to upgrade making it unique and customizable. The only catch is that the really good upgrades, have prerequisites. It makes for a lot of game hours.

You're probably thinking, "Get real, ROBO Defense is as good as it gets."
You'll just have to see for yourself.

For the rest of the review, head over to the App Advantage section or directly to the Android App Review: Lair Defense article.

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The Android Advantage - Why Android?

2012-01-11T13:13:00.000-08:00

You may have been wondering, "How long until an article using the website's name?"

Well here it is, just for you. There are many advantages to having an Android from any other phone (iPhone, Windows, Blackberry, ect.), and if you are the person that is looking for reasons to switch, look no further.

1. Android Market

The Android Market is one of the newest App place around. With that being said, it has the greatest growth out of any market anywhere. This include Apple's iPhones. It's growth rate is substantial and there are even well over 450,000 apps on the Android Market.

How is this possible? This rolls into Google's amazing idea of making Android an open source software. Due to it being open, anyone (including you), can create programs or "apps" designed for an Android device. (However, just because you test it on your device does not mean it will work on them all. This is because each manufacturer tweaks the open source software to make it their own.)

2. Customization

This goes off of the fact that Android is open source software. When people are able to create their own apps and games, you get apps that can customize your device, such as GO Launcher, GO SMS, ect. GO is known for its ability to give its users the ability to customize anything they desire.

After app customization, there is rooting. I'm not talking about planting flowers or trees, I'm talking about "unlocking" or "jailbreaking" (for you iPhone users). When you root your phone, you get Superuser access, which allows you to alter system files of your root directory (huzzah, that's why it's called rooting!) When you root, you can install what we call a ROM. That essentially is a customized and altered Android OS (Operating System). It's like upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 in the Android realm. CAUTION: Rooting does void warranties, there are ways around that, however.

With a ROM you can do virtually anything to your phone. Speed it up, change colors, if there is a developer working on your phone, the possibilities are endless. Combine that with your unique phone, and you're set.

3. Accessibility

When we, as a human need something, we need it now. Convenience factor comes in. Android is the "convenience factor". If you need something to occupy a kid's time, you go to the market and get one. If you heard about a new song, you can easily check it out on Youtube or on your browser. If you need something, you can get it. Another thing about convenience is the built in design. It comes with a music app, camera app, ect. and it is extremely easy to find. I found myself a little lost when I played around with an iPhone for the first time.

The last big thing in this section, and the sole reason I chose Android, is its app deck and app list. When I played with the iPhone I noticed there was an excessive amount of horizontal scrolling. Now why would you emphasize something with horizontal scrolling? If you know websites at all, you know the best ones are strictly vertical. That's what appealed to me about Android.

4. Diversity

Have you ever heard someone say "this new iPhone 4S looks so much cooler than the older iPhones!"

Me neither. All of the competitors' phones are all the same. Android is the only smart phone with a wide variety of different models, with tons of different manufacturers. Why? That ties back into the open source software. There are so many advantages that make you want to choose Android.

5. Community

Last and certainly not least, community. Community is a big part of Android's success. There are countless forums, websites, blogs (like me), that have knowledge and expertise in the subject of Android. That means that if you have a problem or issue with your phone, someone can help you. Because odds are, they have already had that issue and know exactly what to do.

I recently have started figuring out how huge the Android community is, and it's not surprising that so many people enjoy their phone so much that they want to connect with other people with the same devices.

6. Battery

I really feel that, compared to my previous, non-Android phones, my battery life is impeccable. I used to have to go through 2 or 3 batteries a day, or even be stricken to the charger multiple times a day, and I don't have to worry about that anymore. Especially since my phone is my mp3 player as well. Now, that might be due to knowing the tips and tricks behind getting the maximum out of your battery, but I think otherwise. Android has definitely came a long way.

If you need assistance or have any questions, follow me on Twitter and send me a tweet. I will reply swiftly and accurately.

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Boycott SOPA Gets Android

2012-01-08T14:18:00.000-08:00

As you may or may not know, SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) is gaining popularity. With its newly found popularity comes the people for and against it. Luckily for us, we have Developers on the internet's side (against). In measures to stop SOPA dead in their tracks, developers have created an Android app that tells you if you are purchasing an item that is SOPA supported or intimately involved with SOPA. One of the major supports is GoDaddy, and since announcing they support it, they have lost over 21,000 domain users in a day. As you can tell, the internet is serious business.

The anti-SOPA movement is gaining momentum. The main goal of the movement is to hit them where it hurts — their wallets.

What SOPA is aimed at doing is stopping the distribution of paid and copyrighted information and products, also known as pirating.

That provides a massive problem.

For more information, head over to the App Advantage section, or straight to the Android App Review: Boycott SOPA article.

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An Android Life

2012-01-07T11:17:00.000-08:00

Believe it or not, Android has become a rage. Developers seem to be in love with Android. And why shouldn’t they be in? After all, they get so much to do and create. It is to be noted that Android Applications are written in the Java Programming language. Also this Google’s Android happens to be one of the most exciting and innovative mobile platforms.

And since it supports Java language, developers are able to run the third party applications on Android platform. Developers are also utilizing the full potential of the beta version of the Android SDK. Herein, they get an access to a wide-range of useful libraries and tools that they use for developing rich applications. It’s a big world of Android. And, so many things to do, experiment, and create.

One more thing – Remember that Android doesn’t see any difference between the phone’s core applications and third-party applications. And, this makes Android providing a vast area of application category, such as Internet Application, Communication Applications, Utility Applications, Travel Guides Applications, Office/Business Application, Fun & Entertainment Applications, Games, and a lot more. A lot more! Or, shall I say that sky is the limit when you work with Android Operating System.

Android Application Development and You

If you want to outsource your Android Application Development Project in India, there are several great companies in line. Actually there will be hundreds of such companies but not all are competent enough to deliver you results. So, you need to do a bit of market research for finding a suitable company for your needs. See them online. Contact them through e-mails or fill up their contact forms. You can even call on their given contact numbers.

Talk to them and ask for price quotes. Once you’re satisfied with the price element and the previous work of the company, you can choose your partner. Make sure that you see the previous work of your chosen company so that you have a rough idea of the quality of work you can expect for business.

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Motorola RAZR: Missing Link To The Computer World

2012-01-06T20:36:00.000-08:00

The new Motorola Razr is one of the most impressive mobile devices ever released. Not only does this model boast stunning looks and some great software but it also has a range of accessories available that enhance the appeal of the device. We take a look at what additional options you can add to your Razr handset to extend the functionality of the phone.

Last year Motorola launched the excellent Atrix device which could be linked to a dedicated laptop dock to turn the handset into a portable computer. The public loved this idea so it is no surprise to see the same option available with the new Razr. The improved Laptop 500 Pro offers a large 14 inch display and a full Qwerty keypad which effectively converts the Razr phone into a fully functioning netbook. Beneath the keypad the dock features a large touchpad which enables you to navigate the mouse pointer around the screen in a similar manner to a conventional portable computer. The Laptop 500 Pro offers a wealth of connection options that enable the unit to be paired with a variety of computer based accessories. An ethernet port allows an internet connection to be plugged directly into the unit rather than relying upon a 3G or WiFi service. Two USB ports are also featured which can be used to connect devices such as printers and external hard drives and a VGA terminal means that the equipment can be easily linked to a projector system. Despite the Razr handset offering a micro SD card slot the docking option also sports a full size SD card slot which is perfect for transferring material from a dedicated still camera or camcorder.

The hardware available for the Motorola Razr is impressive but it is also backed up by some excellent software. The model includes a Weptop application that customises the user interface so that it is much more suited for use on a large screen than the standard Android UI that you use on the phone itself. The interface uses a number of windows to display various programmes in a similar manner to what we expect from a conventional laptop. Along the bottom of the screen the user is presented with a number of shortcuts to applications that are installed. Web browsing on the Razr via the Laptop 500 Pro is also impressive as the phone sports a desktop version of the Mozilla Firefox browser to give a very satisfying and familiar online experience.

The Motorola Razr is one of the best mobile devices currently available thanks to some superb specification and stunning looks. What this phone also offers which many of its main rivals do not is access to accessories such as the Laptop 500 Pro which transform the phone from a mobile device into a fully functioning portable computer. This further adds to the appeal of this outstanding model.
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New game craze on the Android Market

2012-01-06T13:09:00.000-08:00

There is a brand new game that is bouncing into our Android phones. The name is Stumpd, a casual game that allows you to flick and bounce a ball to hit as many stumps as possible. It's based on the game "Cricket" and it is very addicting.

If you have ever played "Paper Toss" it is the same concept. You have a "Spin" amount that is relative to the air current in Paper Toss.

Read that full App Review and analysis in the App Advantage section.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus HYPE Analysis

2012-01-06T10:56:00.000-08:00

After coming to grips with the hype of the HTC Rezound, I have decided to analyze another top Android smart phone powerhouse, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

The Nexus is the definition of fast. 1.2GHz Dual Core processor, 1GB RAM, it might as well be a tablet. But it's not.

Being the first Android to have the honor of officially running the Android 4.0 upgrade Ice Cream Sandwich, is a big deal. This phone is for everyone wanting an eye candy machine to brag to your friends with.

With another specification analysis, you can see first hand how it compares to the other powerhouses previously analyzed. Check it out.

Specifications:

Phone:	Galaxy Nexus	Galaxy S II	HTC Rezound
Weight:	5.1 oz.	4.06 oz.	6.0 oz.
Height:	5.33 in.	4.93 in.	5.10 in.
Width:	2.67 in.	2.60 in.	2.60 in.
Depth:	0.37 in.	0.33in.	0.54 in.
Screen:	4.65 in. HD 1280 x 720	4.27 in. 800 x 480	4.3 in. 1280 x 720 Super LCD
CPU:	1.2 GHz Dual Core	1.2 GHz Dual Core	1.5 GHz Dual Core
GPU:	A9 TI OMAP 4460	ARM Mali-400	Adreno 220
RAM:	1 GB LPDDR2	1 GB LPDDR2	1 GB LPDDR2
Camera:	5MP w/ AF/LED and low light optimized, 1.3MP front facing	8 MP with AF/LED 2MP front facing	8 MP with AF/LED 1080p30 recording 2MP front facing
Battery:	6.2 Whr	6.11 Whr	5.99 Whr

As you can see, All three of the Android powerhouses have their own distinct advantages. The Rezound has its extreme audio experience, the Galaxy Nexus has its glossy eye candy and Android 4.0 ICS compatibility, and the Galaxy S II has its astonishing 21mbps download speed.

Personally, I would have the hardest time choosing which phone to get, because all of them are great phones.

There are very minimal cons. The ultra slim design of the phone makes the phone sleek and compatible. But the casing, and the back cover, are made of plastic, giving many users a weak and flimsy feeling. Also, ICS is new and not yet at its prime, making it not as optimized as you would hope.

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The New "Face" of Android Advantage

2012-01-04T20:20:00.000-08:00

As you may or may not know, I have done some much needed updating on the site.

I completely changed the logo of the site, making it glossy and up to date. It is giving me and my followers a "fresh" start, and sending this site into the new year with potential. As Android fans, we need to make sure we have available resources for news and information, tips/guides, ect. And when you came to this site to see a sad attempt of a recreational variation of the Android Man, that doesn't reassure you.

Clean slate or not, I still promise that same Three R's like in my first article, and I have kept those promises up to this point. Consider this my first "off topic" article, even though it's very relevant.

If you like the updated logo/changes, or have any comments or concerns, feel free to email me at jryanwhitney[at]yahoo[dot]com.

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Now On Android: Video Chat On The Go

2012-01-04T20:00:00.000-08:00

Skype, the world's largest web-chatting company is now mobile. For any Android that has a front facing camera, there is Skype.

The reason I am just now posting an article on the topic is, tegra-2 mobile devices (dual core processing) did not have the ability to access Skype. Recently, that has changed. Now we all are free to enjoy conversations with someone without having the stare at a wall.

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Fixing USB Storage On Your Android

2012-01-02T21:11:00.000-08:00

So after personally typing out extensive responses to peoples' questions regarding why their USB storage isn't working, I decided to make an article addressing the very general issue.

First off, if for some reason your computer is "finding drivers" or trying to install new drivers and fails, do this:

1. Go to google, and type in your phone's name followed by "driver" and your version or Windows or "MAC" (for example, my phone is the LG G2x so I would type in "LG G2x driver Windows 7"

2. Find the most recent driver online and then download it to your computer.

3. Install onto your computer

4. Plug in your phone via USB

5. Check "Allow Mass Storage" from Settings -> USB -> Allow Mass Storage (should be exactly this for most Android phones.)

If the above method does not work, or your phone gets recognized as a different name, like Android ADB interface or ect., then:

1. Right click My Computer

2. Go to Properties

3. Select Device Manager

4. Find whatever your phone is named under (Android ADB interface is a common one)

5. Uninstall the driver

6. Reinstall your phone's latest driver

These are the two most common issues Android users have with their phones, and unknowingly enough, a very easy fix.

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UPDATED: Android Battery Life Optimization Guide

2012-01-01T21:42:00.000-08:00

I have just recently updated my Android Battery Optimization Guide to add Juice Defender and get rid off recommending Advanced Task Killer. The reason behind the switch is simple. I had no recollection that Juice Defender even existed, and through the Android Forums, I have learned that Advanced Task Killer is actually detrimental to your phone's ease of access, reliability, and approximated life.

The reason you do not want a task killer is simple. Your phones are designed to shut off apps when the app is done servicing you. If it is still doing something (roaming for network, syncing, playing in the background) and you shut it off, when you go to turn back on the app that you force closed, the app has to finish what it was doing, then restart all together.

If your apps are force closing often and you're using a task killer, the task killer is the issue. In the time where the app is resuming where it left off and trying to reset, if the developer didn't code it specifically for that instance, odds are it will have no idea what to do and crash. To prevent this, do not use it. It's that simple.

Now onto reason why you need Juice Defender. As I stated in Android Battery Optimization Guide, Juice Defender limits (but not destroys) the data usage allowed per app, depending on the settings you set. You can, however, permanently restrict the usage of network data. I do not recommend this, due to the need for network on your apps (Which is why they use it in the first place).

I just started using it, so I have not untapped the full potential as of right now, but in the past week I have been using it, my battery life has increased by about 10-15%. Just from the app. What I am basing this on is when I go to bed, I check my battery life (yes, my phone lasts the entire day, huzzah). Before Juice Defender, I had from 8-16%, now I have anywhere from 27-39%. Quite the improvement if I do say so myself, and it doesn't destroy, compromise, or mess with your phone.

As always, feel free to subscribe via email, I have a lot to talk about, a lot to tell people, and a lot of time to do so. Android Advantage.

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The Average Mr. Android 2011

2011-12-31T11:24:00.000-08:00

I have learned today that along with giving us quality phones, Android is logging our appearance. After reading a recent article, 30% of all male Android users have freckles, leaving the other 70% with at least slightly cleaner skin.

Mr. Android is all of the statistics from 2011 combined into a single man. Studies from Bluestacks.com show an "infographic" that is 36% American, 28% Asian, and 27% European. Along with these is 37% of a pair of glasses.

The profile also indicates that 47% of male Android users have black hair, 38% brown hair, 9% blonde, 3% red, and 3% "other."

Out of the survey takers, 72% had a normal sized head, the other 18% (me included), had an abnormally large head. The majority wore a casual t-shirt (71%) and the other 29% dress-shirts. In correlation, 38% record using their phone for work, leaving 62% for personal uses. We have a lot of toy lovers.

Speaking of toys, 9% report having an Android tablet but not a phone and 33% have never bought an app! Lastly, Mr. Android (the average Android male) uses 582MB of data.

More random stats are:

63% have a significant other
62% wear jeans
45% wear a watch
41% wear sneakers
21% wear dress pants
13% have more than 50 apps
6% wear khakis
5% wear flip-flops

Am I the only person that is glad to see that over half of Android phone using males are studs with girlfriends? Lets break this whole thing down.

We wear a t-shirt and jeans, a watch, sneakers, clean skin, and black or brown hair. And we have a girlfriend. Sounds about right to me!

For the complete picture of what I have put above, with more stats, go to Bluestacks.

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T-Moble Still Gets A Great Deal

2011-12-30T22:43:00.000-08:00

As you may have heard earlier throughout the past year, AT&T had plans of buying out T-Mobile, thus creating a Service-Providing giant. AT&T, however, for some reason or another decided it wasn't worth it.

What that means for T-Mobile is:

They get a nifty check for $3 billion
A nationwide roaming agreement
128 individual spectrum licenses covering several of the biggest markets in the US

Now, I'm not an expert, but I would say that if T-Mobile was resorting to selling or combining with AT&T, that means they must be doing pretty bad. I can only imagine what kind of benefits come from better signal, $3 billion, and more marketability.

As a T-Mobile user, I really hope that they can bounce back from this and grow. According to gigaom.com:

T-Mobile picked up 128 cellular market licenses in the Advanced Wireless Service (AWS band) including spectrum in 12 of the top 20 largest markets: Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Phoenix, San Diego, Denver, Baltimore and Seattle. DT didn’t identify the specific licenses it won, but a quick glance at AT&T’s spectrum holdings show that these are no paltry chunks of frequencies. AT&T holds a 20 MHz block in Los Angles and Dallas, though its east coast portfolio tends to be confined to the smaller 10 MHz blocks. Unless AT&T is carving up its licenses in weird ways, it’s forking over a lot of bandwidth.

So basically AT&T not only doesn't get T-Mobile and everything they have, AT&T forks over $3 billion, 128 cellular market licenses, and a nationwide roaming agreement.

Is anyone else confused? Oh well, it's politics. If you figure out why, send me an email or tweet me on Twitter. Thanks.

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Quad Core Super Phone Coming Soon

2011-12-29T13:56:00.000-08:00

No, the title is not an error or rumor, it's fact. There is a new quad core super phone in the midst. What does that mean for us? Replacing our computers forever.

The phone is the Samsung Galaxy S III. I don't know about you guys, but since my computer broke down, I've been suppressed to the slowness of an old laptop. My laptop has a single core and 2GB of RAM. It was $500. The fact that the phone is quad core and also 2GB of RAM is almost too good to be true.

For specifications and a comparison table, go to Device Advantage or straight to the Upcoming Phone: Samsung Galaxy S III article.

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Top 10 Free Android Game Apps

2011-12-29T11:17:00.000-08:00

When you get your new smart phone, within minutes you are at the market. How do I know? Because I have one, and I've been there. These are the apps I get, and these are the apps you need. They are the best of the best, as long as you don't mind the ads at the top of the screen.

10. SpeedCar

SpeedCar is an addictive traffic game. You have to weave in and out of traffic, dodging all sorts of vehicles. The farther you get, the harder it gets, implementing lane switching and more! I found myself playing this game way too long, but it was worth it.

9.Unblock Me Free

A free physics game that will test your intelligence. If you are looking for a game that you can feel accomplished and smart by beating, this is the game. There are 4,200 puzzles to solve, can you do it?

8. Where's My Water? Free

Unclog Swampy the Alligator's water supply so he can take a shower. This is an extremely addictive physics game with some spunk. A perfect time killer.

7. NinJump

You're a ninja, you jump and kill things, and you get glossy superpowers when you kill the same thing 3 times. Is there any other reason to play? My testimony is not enough, download it.

Head over to the App Advantage section for the rest of the Top 10 Free Android Game Apps article.

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Raising the Bar: New Innovative Phone Concept From Android

2011-12-28T20:33:00.000-08:00

As we all know, the rise of Android is far from over. More and more innovative technology is being thought of daily.

Caution: The phone have, or are about to see, may cause an incredible feeling inside. You have been warned.

Android is highly considering bring back the flip phone, which gained popularity in the early 2000's. They are, however, adding a little "spice" that will make iPhone developers slam their heads against the wall repetitively for not coming up with it first.

For more information, head over to the Device Advantage section or go directly to the Concept: Android Tri-Screen Flip Phone article.

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