10 Most Popular Android Widgets For All Android Versions

Android widgets, according to me, give Android a definite edge over its two nearest rivals- iOS powered devices and Windows based phones.

These awesome widgets on an Android powered device help users customize the lock screen of their device easily, and make the most important information visible without the need to unlock the phone. We also give you the links so that you can download the widgets you think you need most on your device from the Google Play Store without mobile casino no deposit bonus having to hunt for them.

Without any further wait, here are the 10 online poker us most popular Android widgets:

1. Digital Clock Widget

The simple widget displays casino reviews digital clock and current date. This simple widget has a lot to configure for like custom backgrounds, setting alarms, etc.

    2.  Evernote

Evernote is simply one of the best Android apps ever. Infact, it is sports betting online one of my best loved features on my Android powered cell phone.  It also comes with a widget which reminds the ever so forgetful me of all my must-dos, appointments and allows me to take notes all at one place. It allows me to add Snapshots, Speech-to-text notes, making my life so much more organized. I would be totally messed up without this one!! Add to it the fact that it is totally free of cost. For me, it is one of the best widgets for android.

    3.  Extended Controls

The useful extension enables you us online casinos to control standard mobile operations like WiFi, screen brightness, GPS, Bluetooth, Data Sync, etc. with a simple flick of your hands. With this cool widget, you do not need to browse the entire mobile for these simple toggles anymore.

       4.  Facebook For Android

Facebook has become an addiction for most of us. There are so many (like me) who just HAVE to check out their Facebook wall every few minutes to check what is going on! All such people will be glad to know that this small widget allows them to browse Facebook from your home screen itself. The simple and elegant widget has a clean look, and provides a scrollable list of recent updates. Due to the huge popularity of this social networking site, this is one of the most popular and most usa online casinos downloaded Android widgets.

       5.  Car Widget

The widget online casino bonus is actually a scrollable list of extra-large icons which provide access to different apps, contacts, and shortcut while you’re driving. With just a one second glimpse of your phone, you will be able to take care of your very urgent tasks while driving, without the need to take your eyes off the road. If you spend a lot of your time behind the wheel you’d do well to get the Pro version for $2.

       6.  MultIcon

Though I personally don’t like a cluttered home screen, I have seen many friends wanting to have shortcuts to almost all the apps and widgets they use the most on the Home screen. But don’t quite know how to squeeze them all there in latest casino bonuses that limited space.

If you have been wanting to do that, here is this widget called MultIcon which allows you to place almost double the number of widgets best online casinos on your home screen.

The only handicap being that you might need to root your phone or even check the settings of your android launcher before you get this free widget working. Also, the icons become too tiny and you are likely to press the wrong roulette online one half the time on a touchscreen device.

      7.  Google Now

The simple widget will show you latest updates from service like weather information, upcoming flights, your calendar appointments, and traffic updates on your home screen.

       8.  Audio Manager

Audio Manager is a nice looking widget which gives you the power to control volume using the pop-up adjustment slide bars. The simple widget is designed to help you make life easier.

       9.  ESPN ScoreCenter

This free app is absolutely indispensable for sports freaks. A highly customizable app, it gives you 2 fantabulous widgets. The ScoreCenter allows you to check the scores and the latest information about your favorite teams while the Video widget gives you the access to some of the best sports videos of the day.

       10.  Life Contacts Beta

The small widget developed by Sony pulls in photos of your most contacted people, and puts them on your home screen. The stylish widget also provides an elegant look.

Conclusion:

All the above mentioned most popular android widgets are fully customizable and simple to use. They will for sure make your smartphone experience fast, and easier.

Just forget about browsing the entire mobile to search for your daily needs, and download these widgets, and put the daily required apps as shortcuts on your home screen.

Add value to the cellphone you love to flaunt with these best android widgets

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10 Top Reasons For Not Buying an iPhone- Android vs. iOS

When it comes to mobile phones, the debate regarding the superiority at the iOS vs. Android front is unending.

In fact, its stronger now more than ever because Android is really beginning to take over the market while Apple has been recording a downward trend as far as their sales are concerned. Regardless of that, there are i-sheep who simply MUST buy an iPhone.

This write up is for all diehard Android fans like me.

Here are my top10 reasons for not buying an iPhone.

10 Reasons For Not Buying an iPhone- Android vs. iOS

Android has many areas where it scores heavily over its rival, Apple.

Bigger Screen

I love to read eBooks and various online newspapers while I am on the run. Not only that, I enjoy watching videos and playing games on a large 4.3 inch screen my Android device allows me.

Sony and Samsung are both offering larger screens to their customers while Apple is not willing to cross the 4 inch barrier it seems to have laid down for itself.

Apple’s iPhone is still going at it with a 4-inch screen. This continues to be my first and foremost reason for not buying an iPhone.

Near Field Communication

Surprisingly, the iPhone doesn’t offer NFC support. Which is weird.

NFC allows a user to pass on information to a terminal by bringing the device (in this case a phone) close to it. Payments and other activities can be done just by touching your phone to an appropriate terminal. Anyone who has paid for making online purchases like this knows how cool it is.

Personalize Your Screens

The iPhone has a pretty iconic home screen, with all of the apps lined up in rows and what not! But, users love to customize their things.

It makes it seem more personal. Besides, everyone has a different set of needs and it is but natural to want to personalize your device according to your requirements after having paid through your nose to buy it!

Personalizing a home screen is another thing that Android phones do that Apple doesn’t.

USB Port

USB is the most popular connector. Android phones have them while iPhones don’t.

Period.

You may be familiar with the iPhones proprietary dock connector and how limiting it can be without the right hardware around. Whether its charging or just connecting to devices, USB rules and iPhone not having it is a head-scratcher.

Different Keyboards

Going back to customization, Android users enjoy various keyboarding layouts via third-party apps.

The keyboard of a phone is pretty important to people as they will be using it for messaging, but with Apple what you see is what you get.

File Attachments

Yup, when it comes to attaching files onto your email the iPhone is extremely limited.

While Android can essentially attach anything that contains data, the iPhone is stuck sending only images and video.

Share Menus

Android comes with a share feature that allows you to select from a list of all of your installed apps to share to.

The iPhone has loads of different share menus from the different apps that makes caring hard.

File System

Another basic handicap with Apple in the customization belt is the ability to view and configure the file system of Android on a desktop computer.

Apple’s more closed operating system only allows you to look into the digital images photo. Android scores yet another point here.

Vibrating Indications

A subtle but nice thing to have is the ability to receive a vibrating response whenever you tap a key, so that you know that you tapped it.

The iPhone does not have this feature at all.

Pen

Styluses are cool looking and prevent smudging on your screen.

Lots of Android based handsets offer support with digital pens while iPhone does not.

Conclusion

Trying to decide between iPhone and Android is not an easy decision as there are a variety of reasons to side with either.

I am sure Apple lovers have their own reasons for loving their favorite brand.

These were my top 10 reasons for not buying an iPhone.

Do you love your Android based device and love owning one? Tell us WHY you love it more than an Apple and keep the iOS vs. Android debate on.

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Android Device Manager by Google to Trace Lost And Misplaced Cell Phones

Inspite of the availability of numerous mobile tracking apps, anyone of us who has (unfortunately) ever lost a cell phone will know how painfully difficult it is to trace or locate one.

With a view to making things easier for users, Google announced a service to locate a misplaced or lost android mobile this Friday.

I am sure this has all android users excited!

And why not! Since it has the Google stamp on it, it’s gotta be good.

And the best part is that you don’t have to wait for ages for this wonderful service. You might be able to avail of it within a month!

Android Device Manager by Google- Features and Launch Date

All android cell phones running on Android 2.2 or higher versions will be able to avail of this service called the Android Device manager.

And the best thing is that the application will be totally FREE!!!!

Apple has been providing similar services to help locate lost iPhones and Microsoft for locating Windows based handsets already. As per an official declaration on Google’s blog, this device promises the safety of the device and the data/ information saved therein.

Not only will this application make it easier or you to locate a stolen device but also make it much easier for you to locate it if you accidentally kept it in between some cushions on a silent mode and cant trace it. I have been through it lots of times and know how those 2 minutes between misplacing the set and finding it back are enough to give anyone a mini heart attack of sorts!

It will ring at the loudest volume even if you have placed it on the silent mode, thus helping you trace the device if it has slid under a sofa or between the seats of the car.

If you are signed in to your Google account and the Android Device Manager applications is running on your phone, you can see your handset on a map by following it in real time.

Though Benjamin Poeisz mentioned on the Google blog specifically that the application will be available only later this month, some users say they can see the service rolling out on their play store already.

This morning, users started reporting that the service was rolling out to their devices already. Indeed, Android Device Manager is getting introduced by way of Google Play Services version 3.2.25, but it’s not complete just yet.                                                      (Source: AndroidPolice)                                                                                                                                                          

Go to Settings –> Security->Device Administrators.

Tap this section.

If you can see it, let us know.

I cannot see it on my device yet but Reddit has been so full of people claiming to have it on their devices already!

Even if I am not one of the luckier ones to get immediate access to this, I am sure this feature will prove to be big blessing for forgetful blokes like me who misplace their cell phone at least 6-8 times during the course of a day!

I earnestly suggest Google to come up with a feature that will help me track my misplaced cupboard and room keys. I lose them oh-too-frequently and just can’t seem to do anything about it, inspite of going out-of-the-way to make sure I don’t lose them.

Any chances of getting that REVOLUTIONARY and life saving app for me?

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How to Create a Picture Collage on Your Mobile Phone?

Collages can be a fun way of sharing pics.

A picture is worth a thousand words, goes the adage. A collage, then, would be worth a lot more.

What say?

Besides showing your love and emotion for friends and family by creating special collages for them from time to time, you can also share awesome holiday pics, memories of good times spent together, your school/ college time pics or those of lazing out on a Sunday evening, a football match with a rival team during the holidays, etc.

There is no dearth of apps and tools you can use to create a collage on your computer. But have you ever wanted to create one from the photographs stored on your mobile phone and wondered how it is possible to do so?

How to Create a Picture Collage on Your Mobile Phone?

The problem that most of us face while creating a collage these days is that we use our cell phones for clicking most of our photographs.

Unless, of course, you are a photography freak and carry your camera along wherever you go.

It is often a pain to transfer all these photographs to your computer for creating a collage.

You would be glad to know that you can now create awesome collages for yourself and for your loved ones even on your mobile phone.

Android and iPhone users have never had it so good, I’d say!!!

Here is the link to the wonderful PicCollage App which is completely free.

You can download this app and install it on your handheld device and start making wonderful collages using all the photographs saved in your phone.

You can use upto 30 photographs in one collage.

And after you have a collage ready by uploading images from the various sources (WhatsApp images, Facebook pictures, Camera pics, etc.), you can even add special effects to them by way fo stickers, fonts, texts and lots of different frames to enhance their visual appeal.

You can rotate, resize, add or delete pics, adjust borders, placement of photographs using simple touch gestures and almost anyone who is smart enough to be able to handle an Android based phone or an iPhone can use this amazing tool with ease.

The best thing about this tool is that it also gives you the option to directly add pictures from the various internet sources like Tumblr, Google images and Pinterest, etc. to your collage.

When you are done with creating a collage you can share it on your various social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. or share them directly with your friends on WhatsApp.
Tagging lots of friends and/ or family members present in the collage and uploading it on Facebook can be lots of fun.

I enjoyed using this app on my phone.

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How to Turn Off/ Mute WhatsApp Group Notifications Permanently?

Creating WhatsApp groups is a wonderful way of staying connected to the people on your Contacts list  but the notifications can get seriously annoying at times.

Being a member of many active groups can be a great distraction if your mobile keeps on going BEEP BEEP when you are in the middle of an important meeting/ serious discussion, studying or working besides, of course, taking a heavy toll on the battery.

You will be glad to know that you can manage the WhatsApp group Notifications to your advantage and choose to turn off or mute some or all of your WhatsApp group very easily.

How to Mute WhatsApp Group Notifications?

If you want to put one or a few of your WhatsApp groups on MUTE while getting notifications from the other groups from time to time, here is what you need to do:

1. Open your WhatsApp.

2. Press the MENU button. You will see all the individual contacts and groups who have sent you messages, pictures or videos on this screen.

3. Go to the Group you want to Mute.

4. Press the Menu button again. You will see these options:

5. You can choose to mute the chosen group in this manner for 8 hours, 1 day or 1 week.

At the end of the selected period, you will start getting the notifications from this group as before.

You can choose to unmute a group before the completion of the period if you want to.

The problem with this method is that you will start getting Notifications about the group activity after the chosen period gets over. The plus point however is that you can choose to mute some groups while continuing to get notifications from other groups.

If you want to silence or turn off all WhatsApp Group notifications permanently, follow the second method described below.

How to Mute WhatsApp Group Notifications Permanently?

If you want to turn off the WhatsApp group notifications on your device forever, you can do so too.

If you do not wish to receive notifications from ANY of your WhatsApp groups, you can choose to mute them all forever following these simple steps:

1. Open your WhatsApp.

2. Press the Menu button.

3. Go to Settings.

4. Settings» Notifications at the bottom of the list.

5. Check Conversation tones at the top of the list here:

Make sure these are ON if you want to keep on getting WhatsApp notifications other from individual contacts.

6. Scroll lower down the list till you see Group Notifications.

7. Select Notification tone.

8. Choose SILENT at the top of the list.

All of your groups have now been muted forever. Or till you decide to undo this and mute individual groups manually as described above.

That is easy. Isn’t it?

I am sure all those of you get irritated by the continuous beep beep on your device because of your extra active WhatsApp groups but do not want to exit those groups altogether will find this post useful.

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