Brett Reardon

Smartphone Features and How to pick the perfect new Smartphone

Smartphones have become an integral part of many people’s lives, but the specific role it fills varies from person to person. As a result, the features and other things we…

What is AOKP and why should i use it?

Android as it is seen by most consumers is a very capable mobile operating system. Whether in its more plain iterations found on the Nexus 5 or even the Moto…

Top 5 CyanogenMod Features

Anyone with an Android device who has even considered rooting and installing a 3rd-party ROM on their phone has heard of CyanogenMod. For the uninitiated, 3rd-party ROMs are custom aftermarket…

3 Best Real Media Players for Android in 2014

Android’s competitiveness as a mobile operating system is unquestionable, having surpassed Apple’s iOS in active device numbers. However, one advantage iOS continues to wield over Android is its impressive media…

What is the best alternative to Bitcoin Exchange platform Mt Gox?

With Bitcoin popularity at an all-time high, the recent shutdown and subsequent bankruptcy of the largest exchange is cause for concern. Mt. Gox’s fall creates uncertainty in the future of…

Best tools to develop a Mobile App for Android and iOS

The mobile app industry is hotter than ever, generating sales into the billions annually and growing at an increasing rate. However, development can often be intimidating, especially for inexperienced programmers….

Best 3 cross platform WhatsApp alternatives

Despite assurances that the recently announced acquisition will have no effect on WhatsApp as a service, some users may be looking for an alternative. Some alternatives are merely a different…

How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop for Android

Smartphones are more capable than ever, effectively being able to replace many of the functions of a laptop or desktop computer for most users. However, there is still the odd…

2 great alternatives to the Samsung Gear 2

At MWC this week, Samsung announced the Gear 2 and Gear Neo, both of which run on its Tizen platform. While both of these are a significant improvement over the…

About Cyanogenmod on the OnePlus One

Android and iOS are the undisputed kings of the mobile phone market, commanding large leads in market share over their next closest competitors. Windows Phone has been growing, but is…

Install Android 5.0 Lollipop on the OnePlus One

While OnePlus promised that in less then 90 days of Android Lollipop becoming available it would have CM12 ready, Android 5.0 has been unofficially ported to the OnePlus One allowing…

Facebook announces purchase of WhatsApp, But will it affect the user?

Facebook announced on Wednesday that it will purchase popular messaging application WhatsApp for $19 billion in a combination of cash and stock. The announcement comes at a time when the…

3 Best photo editing apps for Android 2014

They say the best camera is the one you have with you. You may own a nice DSLR camera with a complement of lenses, but chances are when you’re out…

What is the best Android emulator for PC and Mac?

Android is one of the fastest-growing ecosystems in the industry today, but there are of course those who use iOS or even Windows Phone as their primary smartphone OS. However,…

Bitcoin Mining: Will it remain profitable?

Bitcoin. The internet currency has exploded in popularity and recognition in the last year, going from a project for hobbyists and cryptoanarchists to something being considered and discussed as a…