Welcome to the world of Google Android. You made a smart move opting for an Android phone, so grab that device and read “The Beginner’s Guide to Android.” This is designed to be a resource for mastering the most useful and exciting apps, tips, and tricks that Google Android has to offer.
So, where should we start? A mobile operating system is only as good as the apps that power it, so I’m sure that’s where you want to begin. Fair enough, but there’s something you should know before going app crazy. There are Key Policies of the Android Market to understand, chief among them the 24-hour refund rule. Read the market policies and then indulge in the fun part: downloading apps!
The Market has thousands of apps and it will be hard to navigate through them. A good place to start is reading 50 Great Android Apps, our selection of a few standouts that Android users should enjoy. Once you’ve got your fill of great apps, share the wealth! Participate in our #androidapps effort on Twitter and let others know what apps you enjoy. Each week, we will highlight the best apps that users recommend in our “Android Apps Alert” post.
Android is full of options to customize and control your device as you see fit. This section lists the tips, tutorials, and tricks that boost Android’s worth. Visit the tips section.
Below are links to a few articles that will help you get started on your Android journey.
There’s an Android phone in your hand and a desire in your heart to push that phone to the limit. The enticing Google Android operating system was too much for you to ignore, so let’s get to work answering those many questions racing through your mind. Before we proceed, understand this key point: Android is a [...]
Continue reading...5. November 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
I recently got an email from someone asking, “What do I do with the barcode squares?” This is a common question asked on this site, so I figured that I might as well make a post explaining why those black and white lines in a box appear on the website so often. The “barcode squares” are [...]
Continue reading...8. September 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
The one-click root method inspired quite a few Android device owners to root their phone. Sadly, not all root functions are as easy to implement as the one-click method. Some of the hacks and features that interested me required careful reading and researching multiple guides to find out the proper way to do certain things. [...]
Continue reading...8. September 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Be sure to read our introductory article before proceeding. So you took the plunge and rooted your Android phone. Congrats. Now get to work understanding what that means. First things first: realize that Android devices are different. Before doing anything, make sure it is compatible with your device. That means Rogers Dream owners shouldn’t assume that something [...]
Continue reading...2. September 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Writing a Best Android Apps list is never an easy job. Android inspires passionate fans who believe their favorite app should be named, so no list will please everyone. Though voters selected their favorites in the Android Network Awards, these are my picks for some of the best Android apps. The apps are listed according [...]
Continue reading...2. September 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Writing a Best Android Apps list is never an easy job. Android inspires passionate fans who believe their favorite app should be named, so no list will please everyone. Though voters selected their favorites in the Android Network Awards, these are my picks for some of the best Android apps. The apps are listed according [...]
Continue reading...1. September 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Writing a Best Android Apps list is never an easy job. Android inspires passionate fans who believe their favorite app should be named, so no list will please everyone. Though voters selected their favorites in the Android Network Awards, these are my picks for some of the best Android apps. The apps are listed according [...]
Continue reading...31. August 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Writing a Best Android Apps list is never an easy job. Android inspires passionate fans who believe their favorite app should be named, so no list will please everyone. Though voters selected their favorites in the Android Network Awards, these are my picks for some of the best Android apps. The apps are listed according [...]
Continue reading...14. August 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
Have you tired of copying new music, photos, and videos to your SD card? Do you want to stop having to pick and choose which wallpapers or downloaded YouTube videos are new before transferring files on your SD card? Frustrated user, meet DoubleTwist, a free computer program that syncs media between your PC/Mac and your [...]
Continue reading...10. June 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
What’s the best Android Twitter app? Twitter has gone from tech playground to a place frequented by Oprah, soccer moms, and openly un-tech-savvy politicians like John McCain (or his aides). Those who have survived the great microblogging hype may ask: what’s the best Android app for Twitter? Our first Twitter Roundup suggested that Twidroid was the best [...]
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5. November 2009 | by Andrew Kameka
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