Top 7 Must Have Android Apps of May 2015

If you own an Android phone, then these are the best and must have Android apps of 2015 for the month of May. These enlisted apps are worth downloading because of their capabilities.

 

1. Fenix for Twitter

Fenix will bring you a new Twitter experience for Android users, Tired of the old Twitter app, try this new Fenix app. It's easier to perform all the activities as this app can support real time updates, so check-out who's retweeting, favoriting and following you.

$ 4.49 | Download from Google Play

2. Google Authenticator

Google Authenticator generates 2-step verification codes on your phone.

Enable 2-step verification to protect your account from hijacking by adding another layer of security. With 2-step verification signing in will require a code generated by the Google Authenticator app in addition to your account password.

Free | Download from Google Play

3. Avast Mobile Security & Antivirus

This software provides security from all sorts of threat such as malware, spyware, malicious viruses such as trojans, unwanted phishing and also against loss or theft.

Protects against severe virus attacks and other WiFi based threats to your operating systems. Easily locate your mobile using the web based mobile locator feature of the app.

Free | Download from Google Play

4. Opera Max

Opera Max is a free, data-savings and data-management app that extends your data plan. With Opera Max, you can easily manage your data by monitoring daily data usage and limit data-hogging apps to Wi-Fi only.

Free | Download from Google Play

5. Clash of Clans

From rage-filled Barbarians with glorious mustaches to pyromaniac wizards, raise your own army and lead your clan to victory! Build your village to fend off raiders, battle against millions of players worldwide, and forge a powerful clan with others to destroy enemy clans.

Free | Download from Google Play

6. 99 Bricks: Wizard Academy

99 Bricks Wizard Academy is a fun and magical physics builder. Can you build the highest tower?

BUILD MARVELOUS TOWERS
Defy gravity with intuitive one-touch controls and enjoy endless physics tower building.
BATTLE OTHER WIZARDS
Meet Big Barry, Harry Hawk and all the others. They’re a jealous bunch who’ll try to mess up your creations, but that won’t stop you!
CHALLENGE YOUR FRIENDS
Show off your crazy towers on Facebook and Twitter or compete with your friends through Game Center.Free | Download from Google Play

7. VLC Player

VLC media player is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player that plays most multimedia files as well as discs, devices, and network streaming protocols.

This is the port of VLC media player to the Android platform. VLC for Android can play most video and audio files, as well as network streams and DVD ISOs, like the desktop version of VLC.

Free | Download from Google Play

These are some of the best Android apps, If you have any other apps in mind, then please do share with us in the comments section below.

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iPhone 6S: Rumers, Predictions and Release Date

Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus arrived around back in September 2014, so it's no surprise that Apple watchers are looking ahead and wondering what Apple's smartphone plans for this year might be. Here, we round up all of the rumours about the iPhone 6's successor, dubbed iPhone 6S, including release date rumors, specs and new features.

In this article, we're focusing on the next-generation of iPhone, that is, the 4.7in iPhone 6 that launched in September 2014. If you're looking for rumors about the next generation of Apple's 5.5in iPhone, the iPhone 6 Plus, see our iPhone 7 rumor round-up (sure it might be called iPhone 6s Plus but we think that's a bit of a mouthfull!). We've also got information about the rumored 4in iPhone 6c here.

iPhone 6s Launching in August

19 May bought some new rumors onto the horizon, including the somewhat unlikely August launch date. We’re expecting the new iPhone(s) to launch around 8 September, but a new rumour is now suggesting that Apple will launch them in August. We have to say we think that is incredibly unlikely, and the fact that the rumor comes from Chinese publication Economic Daily News doesn’t make it all that credible to us.

iPhone 6s to offer 12MP Camera:

IHS China analyst Kevin Wong thinks the new iPhone will offer a 12MP camera, he shared this view on Chinese social network Sina Weibo here. The iPhone has had an 8MP camera since the iPhone 4s was released back in 2011, with changes being made to the mechanics of the camera rather than an increase in megapixels over the years.

Apple has made each of those pixels larger, which should enable to phone to take better images than just upping the amount of megapixels would do.

Force Touch display:

This will be the standout feature of the new iPhone according to Kuo. However, it could mean that demand significantly outweighs supply so expect the iPhone 6S to sell out even faster than usual.

• The screen sizes are set to remain the same: 4.7in and 5.5in. There won't be a new iPhone 6C with 4in display this year.
• A rose gold iPhone 6S is indeed coming, in addition to the already available gold, silver and space grey.
• The iPhone 6S will have a 12Mp camera on the rear and a microphone on the rear for better audio quality in videos.
• 2GB of RAM is expected in the A9 processor.
• A new casing material and internal mechanical design should prevent a repeat of #bendgate.
• Touch ID is expected to be significantly improved as Apple Pay becomes more prominent.
• Mass production is expected to begin in August, and Kuo expects total shipments to reach 90 million in 2015, with the 4.7in iPhone outselling the 5.5in iPhone 2 to 1.

However, some reports say that Apple will choose to begin releasing new smartphones twice a year, to keep up with the ever growing and improving competition from rivals such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony and more.

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iOS 9: Expected New Features, Specs & Enhancements

The next major version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 9, is already in the works at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino. We don't have many concrete details on iOS 9 yet, but rumors suggest the update may focus more on optimization and stability improvements rather than major design changes and new features. 

The next major version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 9, is already in the works at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino. We don't have many concrete details on iOS 9 yet, but rumors suggest the update may focus more on optimization and stability improvements rather than major design changes and new features.

It may seem like Apple will have a hard time marketing an iOS 9 update that doesn't come with the flashy additions we got in iOS 7 and iOS 8.

don't expect iOS 9 to go entirely without new features. There are some rumored iOS enhancements in the works that could be released in the next operating system update, including transit directions, indoor mapping abilities for Maps and split-screen multitasking for iPads, and some minor improvements to Siri to make the iPhone version look like the more colorful Apple Watch version.

Transit options are said to be coming to Maps in iOS 9, with Apple providing directions that include bus, subway, and train routes for the first time since Apple Maps replaced Google Maps.

The much-anticipated split-screen multitasking feature may also be included with iOS 9, allowing iPad users to open two apps at once or two versions of the same app. This would let a user open two side-by-side Safari windows or two Pages documents on their iPads, for example. Windowing options are said to include 1/2, 1/3, and 2/3 views.

WWDC will likely see the debut of HomeKit, Apple's home automation platform. A dedicated "Home" app within iOS 9 may accompany the launch, giving HomeKit users a central location to add new HomeKit-compatible devices, group devices by room, and control them.

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"HOME" Can Be The New Smart Home App by Apple for iOS 9

Apple has just recently announced its upcoming smarthome utility app know as "HOME" in its forth-coming operating system iOS 9. Apple is testing this new app for upcoming iOS 9, it'll help the users to setup their smart home appliances simply using their iPhone and iPads.

Apple introduced its homekit during the Worldwide Developers Conference last year, showcasing its presence into "InternetOfThings". According to a report by 9to5mac, Apple has quietly continued to work on the HomeKit framework and Home app, which could be shown alongside iOS 9 at WWDC next month.

The Home application is currently represented by a ‘house’ glyph atop a dark yellow background, and is said to be ‘fairly basic’ in its functionality.

The report points out a few features of the new app which include, wirelessly discovering and setting up compatible HomeKit devices, creating a virtual representation of rooms at home to easily organise and connect HomeKit devices, utilizing the Apple TV as a hub connecting all of the HomeKit devices and offering a series of screens to help users find new HomeKit devices and apps.

As of now, it is unclear whether this new app will be announced at WWDC next month. It is reportedly believed that the new Home app could remain solely for internal usage and Apple could push for customers to control their HomeKit devices solely via Siri and accompanying App Store apps.

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People Using Smartphones While Driving is Emerging as a Dangerous Trend

Most people at some point of time use their smartphone while driving. And the use is not just confined to making or receiving calls as some people also click selfies while driving, a new study says.

Texting (61 percent) and Emailing (33 percent) are still the top activities, but now people are using Facebook (27 percent), Twitter (14 percent), Instagram (14 percent), and Snapchat (11 percent) too. Even 17 percent of respondents said they take selfies while driving, while 10 percent said they video chat.

As many as 62 percent keep their smartphones within easy reach while driving while 30 percent of people who post to Twitter while driving do it “all the time”. Around 22 percent who access social networks while driving cite addiction as a reason.

The study, conducted by Braun Research with 2,067 participants who own a smartphone and drive at least once a day, was part of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign that encourages people to put down their smartphones while driving.

“When we launched “It Can Wait” five years ago, we pleaded with people to realise that no text is worth a life,” Lori Lee, AT&T’s global marketing officer, said in a statement.

“The same applies to other smartphone activities that people are doing while driving. For the sake of you and those around you, please keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone,” Lee added.

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Would You Like To Test Drive The Google's Self Driving Car?

Tech giant GOOGLE will start testing its driver-less car on public roads, as per the sources. The car will have a steering wheel and brakes, which were not part described by Google an year ago.

Safety drivers will be on-board the vehicles, complete with removable steering wheel and pedals to take control should the cars run into trouble, but once development is complete Google says the pod-like vehicles will not have any conventional controls at all, apart from an on/off button.

The Google cars will be driving on public roads around the Mountain View area of California, close to Google's headquarters, and will have their top speed limited to 25 miles per hour. Google's cars will use the same software fitted to its fleet of self-driving Lexus RX450h SUVs, which has covered one million miles and is currently driving 10,000 autonomous miles every week. 

A Google Driver-Less Car Prototype

 

The company recently revealed that its fleet of self-driving Lexus cars have been involved in a total of 11 accidents on California roads, but says that they were all minor and none were the fault of the cars.

The search giant added that, in the coming years, it would "like to run small pilot programmes with our prototypes to learn what people would like to do with vehicles like this." The general perspective from the automotive and computer industries is that entirely self-driving cars will act as shuttles in pedestrianized areas and for specific purposes, rather than replacing conventional cars entirely.

Google's goal is to use its self-driving vehicles to take passengers from A to B "at the push of a button," reduce the 94% of road accidents which are caused by human error, and "reclaim billions of hours wasted in traffic," as well as provide personal transport for those who cannot drive.

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Top & Must Have Android Phones Within the Range of 20000 – 25000

Are you looking the best smartphone in the market, but your budget is under 25,000. Today We have listed the top and best smartphones within the price range that you can afford easily.

Xiaomi Mi4 64GB 

• OS: Android 4.4
• Body: 139.2 x 68.5 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 149g
• Display: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inch
• Memory: 16GB expandable, 3GB RAM
• Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801
• GPU: Adreno 330
• Camera: 13MP, 8MP secondary
• Battery: 3,080 mAh

Sony Xperia Z1

• OS: Android 5.0
• Body: 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm
• Weight: 170g
• Display: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5 inches
• Memory: 16GB expandable, 2GB RAM
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 2.2GHz Quad Core
• GPU: Adreno 330
• Camera: 20.7MP, 2MP secondary
• Battery: 3,000mAh
• AnTuTu score: 34,366

Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen)

• OS: Android 5.0
• Body: 140.8 x 72.4 x 10 mm
• Weight: 144g
• Display: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.2 inches
• Memory: 16GB expandable, 2GB RAM
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz Quad Core
• GPU: Adreno 330
• Camera: 13MP, 2MP secondary
• Battery: 2,300mAh

Oneplus one 64GB

• OS: Android 4.4
• Body: 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 130g
• Display: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inch
• Memory: 64GB non expandable, 3GB RAM
• Processor: Quad-core 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801
• GPU: Adreno 330
• Camera: 13MP, 5MP secondary
• Battery: 3,100 mAh

LG G2

• OS: Android 4.2.2
• Body: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 143g
• Display: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.2 inch
• Memory: 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
• Processor: Quad-core 2.26 GHz Snapdragon 800
• GPU: Adreno 330
• Camera: 13MP, 2.1MP secondary
• Battery: 3,000 mAh

The above listed phones are the latest and best Android smartphones, if there's any other phone that you want to suggest, then please reply in the comments section below.

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Android App for Diabetes to Monitor Continuous Blood Sugar

Wearables are slowly but surely making their way into our daily lives, but one very critical aspect—health—is already helping to bring them mainstream. It’s something that every person is conscious of on a daily basis, and wearable device makers—as evidenced by the countless fitness trackers on the market—want to make it easier to stay on top of exercise, diet, and more.

About half of all American adults have some kind of chronic illness, and diabetes is one of the most common. With the advent of smartwatches, we all now have quick access to at least one useful stat: our heart rate.

Last month we told you that the company had plans to officially launch an Apple Watch app, which is now available and plugs into the Dexcom G4 system with Share. Now, Android Wear users also have access to that data on their wrist, though, thanks to an unofficial pair of apps called xDrip and NightWatch.

One person posting to the Android Wear subreddit is already using the pair of apps, and had only good things to say:

"It gives me my always updated blood glucose levels in real time, updated every 5 minutes. No more digging around for the stupid receiver in my pocket – just a flick of the wrist, and I know what my body is doing. I’ve been a type 1 diabetic since age 12, and am now 27. This is such an amazing thing for me. While it may seem like a small thing, I love it, and the development team deserves some recognition!"

The app can do a lot more than just show you a graph of your blood glucose levels (although that’s all I would need to be impressed). There are 4 different watch faces included (that embed the data so that it’s always glanceable), a scrollable graph that shows blood glucose over the previous 24 hours, customizable high and low levels for the graph, and alerts to let users know when their graph goes above or below those pre-set limits.

Here’s the full list of features:

BG graph on Android Wear watches!

Scrollable, zoomable graph of bg over last 24 hours

Customizable High and Low levels for graphs

4 Watchfaces

Lockscreen and Homescreen Widget!!

Built in Alert Notifications

Retrieves Data from your existing NightScout site

Retrieves Data uploaded to Dexcoms servers, no setup required! Just log in!

Retrieves Data from xDrip locally if both are running on the same phone (No network connection required)

Even without that, though, apps like this provide a new level of convenience allowing those with chronic illness to live a more normal life than ever. Something that not long ago required constant skin pricking is now possible with a glance at the wrist. Embedded tech in smartwatches themselves is probably not far off, but lives are clearly already changing without it.

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Apple Watch: The Next Fashionable Tech Device

The Apple Watch, above all else, proves that Apple is exceptionally good at refining concepts. The Apple Watch is easily the most refined smartwatch you can spend your technology-buying dollars on.

Fashionable

It's impossible to start assessing the Apple Watch without recognizing that Apple is very-heavily positioning it as a fashion desirable, and how that changes perceptions of it.

Apple's had plenty of products with three different models before, but within each of those selections runs a variety of choices that are everything to do with fashion and nothing to do with functionality.

Fashion is naturally a matter of both taste and trends, and it's very much a personal and budgetary decision which combination suits you.

Operating System Speed

Apple's usual methodology for review samples is to send out the best and brightest, but I doubt anyone's sitting there testing the top-end Apple Watch Edition. In most practical technology terms, though, they didn't need to, because there are only the smallest of differences between each model. 

The smaller 38mm Apple Watch measures in at 21.2 26.5mm with a 272 x 340 pixel 290ppi AMOLED display, while the larger 42mm Watch measures 24.3 30.38mm with a 312 x 390 pixel 302ppi display. Predictably, being Apple, they're both dubbed "Retina" displays.

The display on the Apple Watch Sport is certainly bright and vibrant even under direct sunlight, although the more you pump up the brightness the less overall battery life you'll get.

Apple Watch Apps

Apple didn't invent the smartwatch, but one of the smarter refinements it's brought to the process is in bringing in a lot of app developers to produce watch-centric apps at launch. 

 

A very small smartwatch screen isn't ideal for displaying lengthy information, and not every available app uses that idea sensibly. The app selection includes a wide variety of Australian-specific apps, from shopping companion apps to public transport checkers, with the usual mix of paid and free apps on offer.

The Apple Watch comes with ten different configurable faces - Utility, modular, simple, Motion, Astronomy, Colour, Sonar, Chronograph, Mickey and X-Large. Yes, that's Mickey as in Mickey Mouse.

The Charging Issue

Like most other smartwatches, the Apple Watch charges via an inductive plate, which is supplied with the Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch; if you opt for the pricier Apple Watch Edition the case is apparently the inductive charger itself. 

 

Charging itself is reasonably fast from the provided charger, although being USB-ended you could charge it from just about any USB port at all.

If you're just using it as a watch, it could last up to 72 hours. Those are all Apple's figures, but my own testing largely bears them out.

Apple Watch Reviews

Where Apple Watch wins is potential - it has a lot of space for the improvement of apps and delivery of genuinely new functions. Right now the Watch App store is cluttered with a lot of repetitive apps and UI choices that need serious refinement in the same way that Apple redefined the mobile space.

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