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Android 101: Folders

Mobile operating systems incorporate a huge number of similarities when compared to desktop systems, with one of the most useful being the ability to create folders. On Android devices, folders are used to group similar types of apps together, thereby reducing the space taken up by icons. If you have an Android device, do you… Continue reading Android 101: Folders

Turning off Android location settings

While location services on your Android smartphone make it easier for you to use certain apps or functions like photo tagging, sometimes it’s best to hide your location since they can affect your device’s security. With that in mind, isn’t it time you took a look at how to change different location settings on your… Continue reading Turning off Android location settings

Android location settings 101

As you learn about the different features of your Android smartphone, you’ll no doubt come across is location services and whether or not you want to approve these. While you might think this convenient feature can do you no harm, think again. Sometimes it’s best to hide your location in your smartphone as this can… Continue reading Android location settings 101

Changing Android location settings

When you first get your hands on your Android smartphone, you’ll be asked about location services and whether you want to enable them. Google and your carrier will have its own location services that you’ll need to approve as well. But what you might not know is that there are actually a few other options… Continue reading Changing Android location settings

What exactly is Android Work?

While Android is one of the most popular mobile operating systems out there, many business owners often view it as being not secure enough, or being difficult to manage. In an effort to make the system even more useful for businesses, and more secure, the company has announced a new program called Android Work which will… Continue reading What exactly is Android Work?

A brief look at Android Work

Android is steadily gaining popularity with business users around the world. One issue many holdouts have with the system however is that it’s often too open to be completely managed by the office, or it’s too open to ensure security. In an effort to increase usability for businesses, Google has announced a new feature –… Continue reading A brief look at Android Work

Looking at Android Work for Android

Google’s mobile operating system Android has become one of the most popular systems installed on phones. While the system is feature heavy, many businesses are wary about the overall openness of the system. Earlier this year, Google announced the next version of Android – Android L – which will have a number of business-specific features… Continue reading Looking at Android Work for Android

Dealing with bloatware

Android phones are currently the most popular devices being sold by many carriers. While these devices are popular, many come preinstalled with apps that have been developed by the carrier. This apps are often referred to as bloatware and are usually ignored by users. However, if you have ever tried to uninstall them, you know… Continue reading Dealing with bloatware

Bloatware on your Android device

In many countries when you go to buy a mobile phone, and more specifically an Android phone, from a carrier the mobile carrier will often install their own apps onto the device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, are usually tied into a service that your carrier offers and are for the most part… Continue reading Bloatware on your Android device

The story on Android bloatware

If you have ever bought a phone on contract from a wireless provider, especially an Android phone, you likely have noticed a few carrier related apps that came preinstalled on your device. These apps, commonly referred to as bloatware, can be annoying and many users simply don’t use them. The problem is, if you have… Continue reading The story on Android bloatware