All Google Play Developers Can Now Reply to User Reviews

Finally Google Play allows developers to write responses to comments in the store, previously this function had been reserved only for Top Developers. Lately more and more devs reported that they can reply to comments, but this was only a staggered rollout until now. They officially announced the feature on Android Developers Blog. Now you can forget the well known solution when devs asking users in the app description to send an e-mail if they have any problems, questions or suggestions. Now the communication can be much easier between the companies and the customers.

Android lead: Google I/O “going to be different” this year.

Sundar Pinchai

Don’t look for any big new hardware or major releases in Android at Google I/O this week, it’s likely not going to happen. Google’s Sundar Pinchai, speaking with Wired, tells us that Google I/O is “going to be different” this year.

How to Root Your Android Device the Easy Way

Did you know that having rooting your Android mobile device can open up a world of possibilities? Now hold on, don't start rooting yet. When learning how to root your Android device the easy way, it helps to understand what rooting is, the benefits of rooting, what safety precautions to take, and how to find the right process for your device. Here are the basics.

Rooting Your Android: In a Nutshell

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5 Ways You Can Fight Off Malware on Your Android

Android phones have dominated the market share and with good reason too. The Android marketplace is brimming with apps and the interface is smooth and easy to use. The overall performance of the platform is the best there is to offer and just about everyone wants to get their hands on it, one way or the other. This also includes and hackers and malware professionals. These specific beings are the bane of anyone’s technological existence. From Android spyware to keyloggers and other nuisances, these professionals make it their business to get into you Android phones.

Of course, there are a number of security measures that one can take to reduce the risk and make sure that one’s Android stays safe from harm. This includes taking the following advice.

Movietrap, a new app to manage your watchlist

We just recived some awesome news from a digital agency, Aprilred. They developed a really useful app for people who watch a lot of movies. With this app anybody can manage their watchlist, easily mark movies seen, or share it with their friends.
They will release the app on May 31, but every subscriber will bring the release date 20 secs closer. So head over to the Movietrap website and sign up for it, I want to download the app as soon as possible :)

4 MacGyver-Inspired Ways to Power Your Android Device

If you constantly find yourself in a situation where your cell phone dies and there is no charger or electrical socket in site, then this article is for you. Here are 4 ways to charge your smartphone in some pretty unusual ways when you are completely out of options.

1. Hand Crank Chargers

5 Proven Ways to Connect and Engage With Your App Community

Connecting And Engaging With Your Community

Connecting With Your Community is vital, because at the end of the day, a perfectly coded app sitting in Google Play with no customer loyalty or engagement doesn't add up to a pile of beans. It doesn't matter if you're promoting a brick and mortar business, an online resource or a mobile app, marketing fundamentals need to be front and center in order to achieve successful results.

That said, let's take a look at some fundamental ways to connect and engage with your community while creating and promoting your app.

How the Android Ouya console may revolutionize gaming

Whether you are an avid or casual gamer, one console you may have heard about is the Android Ouya. With a tentative release date of June of this year, the Ouya is a fully functional console which will be powered solely on the Android platform. Founded by Julie Uhrman, this system will represent the first major shift for the mobile tech giant into the market which has long been dominated by systems such as Xbox, PlayStation and the Wii. Sporting an impressive lineup of Android games and applications, and with a price tag of just $100, the Ouya has indeed been a major topic in the gaming industry as of late. There are a few key characteristics of this console which could potentially make it a revolutionary product in the market. One in particular is its user-friendly hardware design which allows users to easily perform customizations.

Android Version History: A Visual Timeline [Infographic]

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Do you remember how Android started it's way to dominate the smartphone market? Do you remember wich were the first features of our favorite OS?

The guys at Kinvey made a really nice infographic about the progression of Android since it's beginning in 2008.

See the complete Android Version History below:

Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie Rumored Release Date and Features

Anyone who follows Android is looking for the next version of our favorite mobile OS which in this case is going to be Key Lime Pie. The current rumor for official announcement of the Android 5.0 OS is May 15th at Google I/O. We could have all assumed this would be the case but we are actually seeing a little bit of buzz to verify (to an extent). Keep in mind that most of this is speculation and others thinking out loud but there will be some truth to most of it.