Top Android Apps On Google Play

Google Play has gone viral and day by day the apps users are increasing. Labnol has presented a nice chart based article. Here you go with the updated list of the top Android Apps that have crossed more than 50,000,000 downloads on the official Google Play store.

The blue bars indicate the average user rating of an app while orange reflects the total number of users that have rated that app on the App Store.

App Install Base: 500 million to 1 billion

1. Gmail 
2. YouTube
3. Google Play services
4. Maps
5. Facebook

App Install Base: 100 million - 500 million

1. GO Launcher EX
2. Twitter
3. Viber
4. Facebook Messenger
5. Voice Search
6. Google Play Books
7. Subway Surfers
8. Google Play Music
9. Tiny Flashlight + LED
10. Pandora
11. WhatsApp Messenger
12. Skype
13. Fruit Ninja Free
14. Dropbox
15. Adobe Reader
16. Angry Birds
17. Talking Tom Cat 2 Free
18. Street View on Google Maps
19. Google+
20. Hangouts (replaces Talk)
21. Google Search
22. Chrome Browser
23. Google Play Movies & TV
24. LINE: Free Calls & Messages

App Install Base: 50 million - 100 million

1. GO SMS Pro
2. KakaoTalk: Free Calls & Text
3. Google Translate
4. Temple Run
5. SoundHound
6. Tango Video, Voice & Text
7. Yahoo! Mail
8. Brightest Flashlight Free ®
9. Advanced Task Killer
10. GO Locker
11. Pou
12. Angry Birds Rio
13. Hill Climb Racing
14. Barcode Scanner
15. WeChat
16. TuneIn Radio
17. MX Player
18. PicsArt
19. Shoot Bubble Deluxe
20. Despicable Me
21. Talking Tom Cat Free
22. GROUP PLAY
23. Shazam
24. ChatON
25. Kindle
26. ZEDGE.
27. Jetpack Joyride
28. Google Play Magazines
29. AntiVirus Security
30. Pool Billiards Pro
31. Opera Mini web browser
32. Google Earth
33. Flipboard: Your News Magazine
34. Angry Birds Space
35. Angry Birds Seasons
36. Angry Birds Star Wars

Quick highlights:

• Facebook is only non-Google app in the Google Play Store that has been downloaded more than 500 million times. The others are Gmail, YouTube, Google Play and Google Maps that are mostly pre-installed on Android phones.
• The 50m+ list has 65 apps but the one app that enjoys the highest average user rating is Brightest Flashlight, a free app that turns your Android phone into a torch.
• Facebook has been rated by over 8 million users while 4 million Android users have added their ratings for WhatsApp Messenger on the Play Store. No other app comes close.

Source : Labnol.org

Android Security Apps Don't Drain Battery

If you have an android gadget and are thinking about installing a security tool, then the first thing which comes to your mind that it will drain your battery fast. Now, we have good news for you. AV-Comparatives have tested different mobile security and antivirus app without the draining the battery. AV-Comparatives took 16 different products like Kingsoft, Kaspersky, Trend Micro, F-Secure, Avast!, ESET, Lookout, Sophos etc. They tried with 3000 malware applications and tested the battery life for each of the apps. But they found most of the products have minimum impact on battery life.

About 3,000 malware applications were collected in the four weeks prior to the start of the test and finally the results are as follows :

Security Tool (Antivirus)	Detection Rate - Percentage (%)	Place/Rank
AhnLab and Kingsoft	99.9%	First
Kaspersky	99.7%	Second
Baidu and ESET	99.6%	Third
Bitdefender	99.4%	Fourth
Avast	99%	Fifth
Others	98%	-
Ikarus	91%	Last

These security tools are used to protect your electronic gadgets from threats and should not be ignored or considered as an optional. All the above mentioned tools might not be available in market as they are designed for country specific. 

We recommend to use any of the said antivirus so that you can use your gadget safely and protected from malwares and threats.

Top 10 Smartest Things About Smartphone

Everyday we get surprises seeing number of new and user friendly features in smartphones. Out of those thousands features there are few features which are really useful in day to day life. The most popular mobile Operating System is Google Android and Apple iOS. However, these operating systems are equipped with amazing features and service but their App zones have extended their features to a very high level with flexibility. Lets see the things in below infographic.

Source : UnlockThatPhone

Exploring The Mobile Space In Our Life

Usage of mobile is increasing day by day just to satisfy our needs in a friendly and flexible manner. From payment of mobile and electricity bills, online shopping, playing games to social media network interactions, we have given importance and made mobile our all time companion throughout entire day. lets see the impact of mobile landscape in our life in a graphical way.

Source : New Relic

Trends - Android vs iOS in 2013

How the trend looks like when it comes to the names like Android and the other is iOS. These two most popular smartphone OS have established their demands according to the regions, age groups and various sources. Lets find out the beautiful infographic which explains the battle between these two OS with user engagement.

Source : Visual.ly

Samsung Introduces Smart Watch Next Month

The most discussed over internet and rumored smart watch from Samsung, Galaxy Gear, is going to be introduced in September and it will be available in stores afterwards. According to the report by Bloomberg, it will be unveiled on September 4, just two days before the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. 

Galaxy Gear is a wristwatch-like device and has the facility to make phone calls, surf the net and handle e-mails. It will be powered by Google's Android operating system. Samsung, the biggest technology company in Asia, is going to to create a new industry of wearable devices as the market for top-end handsets nears saturation. It will compete with Sony which already introduced its wearable android watch.

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The Galaxy Gear which will be released next month will not be having a flexible display, though the company is continuing to work on developing a bendable screen. It will be unveiled the same day as Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3, a phablet series gadget.

Apple Watch is also in the pipeline and Apple didn't revealed any date of release the product. Samsung became the world’s largest smartphone maker last year, overtaking Apple. But Apple is continuing its release on iPhone series and will be relesing iPhone5C (a low cost iPhone) and upgrades for iPhone5 (known as iPhone5S) according to rumored reports.

So as of now we have a rough idea that two smartphone giants are working on introducing smart watch. Lets wait for the devices and we will get to know more.

Comparison - Android Galaxy S4 Mini, S4 and S3 Mini

This infographic was composed by AndroidPIT, the price of the Galaxy S4 Mini has been revealed to be around $300 with it currently selling on Amazon for $288.95. So what do we think of the S4 Mini? The battery life is certainly improved over the S3 Mini but still does not reach the full battery life of the S4. That said however, the smaller size of the S4 Mini does have something on the S4 in terms of weight and size. Does it have enough to justify the lack of battery life? We’re talking a difference of 2,600 mAh in the S4 versus 1,900 mAh in the S4 Mini.

Source : AndroidPIT

Android vs iOS App Development & Revenue [Infographic]

Much like consumers, financial services firms ask the same question when developing mobile apps. Banks, credit card issuers, and brokerages have all done a good job of appeasing both user audiences, not only in the selection of apps they make available but also in functionality. On the other hand. insurers and asset management firms have focused their mobile development efforts on iOS, leaving the Android crowd with a bone to pick.

It seems like every business in the world provides some sort of mobile application these days. From businesses, to entertainment, to social networks, to the weather—everyone has an app. With so much competition, how can app developers, and businesses new to the App Store, get the most bang for their app-developing buck? Here is a beautiful inforgraphic which explains it in numbers of uses.

Source: easy-smtp

Microsoft Office 365 Mobile for Android Released

Worldwide software giant Microsoft rolled out Mobile Office to Windows mobile devices long back, and now announced on Wednesday that Office Mobile for Android is now available for download.

The app allows Office 365 subscribers basic editing tools for Word, Excel and PowerPoint files as well as document synchronization.

Office Mobile App for Android smartphones joins identical offering by Microsoft for Apple's iPhone. Microsoft hasn't said when Office Mobile apps would be available on Android or Apple tablets, and recommends users use the Office Web Apps for those devices. Requirements for the Office Mobile for Android app include smartphones running the Android OS 4.0 or higher paired with an Office 365 subscription, priced at $100 per year for Home Premium and $150 for Small Business Premium.

Microsoft is still favoring its own Windows mobile OS over others, a move that has VARs like Falcon wondering if the Redmond, Wash.-based company's decision was intentional in order to push customers to its Surface tablet and Windows 8 convertible devices. If Microsoft is perpetuating its closed ecosystem mentality, Falcon said, "it runs the risk of further alienating mobile customers who have already taken a pass Microsoft and are now Google or Apple customers."

You can download the app from Google Play store. Click here to download and install.

How Android Apps Rule The Android Gadget Market [Infographic]

We all are aware of the fact that Android is ruling the world's electronic gadgets market either it is a phone, tablet or phablet.

The below inforgraphic will show how the Android OS has taken over the mobile world in spite of its strong competitor Apple's iOS presence in market. And most of the good stuff on Android is free, thanks to the work of developers who do it for love alone.

Source : StartApp

Verizon Introduces the Droid Series 2013

Verizon has introduced it's new Motorola Droid series in US the first Motorola Droids of 2013. Looks are really awesome with thin bodies, new designs.

1. Droid Ultra : Built with a Kevlar body and 3D design, it's the thinnest smartphone available. 

2. Droid MAXX : Built of Kevlar and 9-percent thinner than last year's model yet still delivers 48- hours of battery life (up from last years 32 hours).

3 . Droid Mini : Offers the same great software in a more compact size.

All three phones offer some interesting software enhancements, including an Active Display that keeps notifications on the screen without turning everything on, Quickcapture to take fast pictures, Droid Zap -- share photos with anyone within 300 feet of you with a two-finger gesture, and the Droid Command center for Miracast support.

Pricing is as follows: The Mini checks in at $99, the Ultra at $199, and the MAXX at $299. These prices are with a new agreement, of course. The devices will be available on August 20, and pre-orders can be available at droiddoes.com.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Release Confirmed

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 will be available in the retail market from the next week in two different screen sizes — seven-inch and eight-inch. The devices run on Android Jelly Bean operating system and are enabled with voice and data and Wi-fi.

The devices sport the ‘reading mode’ technology that optimises display for illumination and tone to help in reading. The ‘multi-window’ option allows users to work on two apps at the same time by dividing the screen into two parts.

The eight-inch Tab 3, with Wi-fi and 3G, is priced at Rs 25,725, while the Wi-fi only version is available for Rs 21,945. The seven-inch Tab 3 is priced at Rs 17,745.

The eight-inch device sports a 5-megapixel (MP) rear camera and a 1.9 MP front camera. It is powered by a 1.5 Ghz dual-core processor, comes with 1.5 GB of RAM and has 16 GB of internal memory, which can be expanded via a microSD card. Cards up to 64 GB are supported.

The seven-inch device is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB of RAM, and has 8 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB. It sports a 3 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera. Both the devices come pre-loaded with a good number of applications.

If you want to buy : You can order your favorite Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from Amazon.

Android 5.0 (Key Lime Pie) Release Date And News

The Android 5.0 release date is currently looking to be some time in October 2013, although we originally expected to see it break cover at Google IO which was scheduled to take place from May 15 to May 17 2013, a month earlier than 2012's June dates. Given that Google announced Android 4.1 Jelly Bean at 2012's IO conference, it seemed reasonable to expect to see Android 5.0 at this year's event.

On 31 January, a Google IO showing of Android 5.0 looked more likely when screengrabs of a Qualcomm roadmap were leaked, showing Android 5.0 as breaking cover between April and June 2013.

But on 24 April 2013, we read that Key Lime Pie may not make its debut at Google IO after all. Apparently, "trusty internal sources" told a site called Gadgetronica that Google decided to delay Android 5.0 for two to four months to give hardware makers the chance to properly roll out Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

The notion of Key Lime Pie being off the menu at Google IO raised itself again on 26 April when Android 4.3 surfaced in server logs over at Android Police. Those log entries supposedly came from Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 devices running an updated version of Jelly Bean - Android 4.3 - and apparently the IP addresses of those devices trace back to Google HQ. So might that point to a delayed Android 5.0 arrival?

And on 13 May, we got our (almost certain) confirmation that there would be no serving of Key Lime Pie at Google IO from Sundar Pichai, Google's new head of Android. Pichai told Wired that this year's IO is "not a time when we have much in the way of launches of new products or a new operating system". Boo! "Both on Android and Chrome, we're going to focus this IO on all the kinds of things we're doing for developers so that they can write better things," he added.

Google wasn't entirely quiet on Android 5 at its IO conference, though. As Android Authority spotted, during a session entitled 'Android Protips 3: Making Apps Work Like Magic' Android developer relations tech lead Reto Meier teased attendees with a slide showing an Android eating a piece of Key Lime Pie and later with a game where the options included Jelly Bean and Key Lime Pie.

List of Top Android Strategy Games 2103

Android becomes a sea of apps whose size is increasing day by day.Android operating system have so many strategy games.But the problem is selecting top android strategy games from this huge pool of apps.Here we are going to share Top Android strategy games for 2103.

1. Plant vs Zombies :

This game topped the list of top android strategy games 2103. Plants vs Zombies game is almost liked by everyone.This game needs your best strategy to defend your home from zombies.

You have a pool of 49 special plants to kill as many as 26 different types of zombies. Don’t let zombies reach your door for eating your brain . Otherwise you will lose!

Download game from here: Download Plant vs Zombies

2. Anomaly: Warzone Earth HD :


This is again a tower defense game.It worked out your mind very fast.You lead the attack here and hve to destroy your enemy’s towers and turrets.This is also a most liked android strategy games.

This game have some complex scenario .Slightly heavyweight but the graphics of this game are outstanding.You must gonna like it.

Download game from here: Download Warzone Earth HD

3. Jelly Defense :

This is a strategy as well as tower defense game. It comes at the second no. in our list of top android strategy games . Your task is join the Jelly forces in game . Lead them to the victory in the fight against relentless waves of enemies.

Special about this game, the game has a quirky style that makes the art and level design really stand out.

Download game from here: Download Jelly Defense

4. Farm Frenzy 3 :

This game comes in 4th position in our list of top android strategy games. Based on the simple theme, this game have funny graphics. While playing the game you may really start thinking of moving by and by to a village nearby. You have lots of mini-missions: feed chickens, collect eggs, stock up your warehouse and ship your goods off to markets. this game provides 72 levels to complete.

So, fast!!you have to go long. 72 Levels. complete the game.

Download from here : Download Farm Frenzy 3

5. Anthill :

This is a quite new game but make a position in our list of top android strategy games.It represents a very original and colorful game for Android devices from a genre of strategy in real time.By drawing pheromone trails, you direct your ground forces to different destinations, working with streams of units rather than individuals.

This game reviews are very good. Average rating goes to 4.6/5. You can imagine now, how this game able to come in our list.

HTC One for $199 Launched By AT&T on April 19

Customers eager to reserve their HTC One will be able to pre-order at www.att.com/htcone on April 4 starting at 1:00 p.m. CT. Only AT&T offers a free. HTC Media Link HD wireless HDMI adaptor (a $90 value), which lets you wirelessly share content from your phone to your HD television.

The HTC One runs on AT&T 4G LTE, the nation's fastest 4G LTE network. AT&T has the nation's largest 4G network, covering 288 million people.

HTC One is available in black and silver and boasts a powerful 1.7 GHz quad-core processor, and zero-gap aluminum unibody with a 4.7-inch full HD (1080p) screen and HTC Sense® innovations, to re-shape your smartphone experience.

HTC BlinkFeed™ provides customized content and real-time updates streamed live on your home screen. HTC BlinkFeed aggregates your content from a variety of media sources, serving up fresh content all in one place, without the need to jump between multiple applications and web sites.

HTC Zoe™ mode on the HTC One lets you grab the entire moment and bring it to life in three-second snippets. Special moments can be captured in HTC Zoe highlights, and displayed in a living gallery that you can set to music and special effects. AT&T Locker helps you hold onto those memories no matter where you are. You can automatically store photos, videos and documents in the cloud, so you can access and share from your smartphone or computer.

HTC UltraPixel Camera with a breakthrough sensor gathers 300 percent more light than traditional smartphone camera sensors and delivers outstanding low-light performance.
HTC BoomSound™ provides rich, clear sound with minimal distortion, as well as the authentic sound experience you expect from built-in Beats™ by Dr. Dre Audio. HTC One features dual front-facing speakers and a built-in amplifier to bring music, movies and games alive. Since the speakers are on the front of the device, you no longer have to worry about muffled sound when setting your phone down.

HTC Sense TV™ lets you use your HTC One as an interactive TV guide and remote control. It can be set up in a few simple steps and gives you the ability to access electronic program guides and control a receiver, including AT&T U-verse®, and home theatre right from your phone's screen.

The HTC One features AT&T DriveMode®, an app that helps curb texting and driving. The app can be set-up to automatically send a customizable reply to incoming messages once a vehicle starts moving 25 mph. The auto-reply message is similar to an "out-of-office alert" and can reply to texts, emails and wireless callers letting your friends know that you are driving and unable to respond.

Setting up your new HTC One is a snap with AT&T Ready2Go, a free service that helps you to easily set up and personalize your device in minutes from the comfort of your personal computer. With Ready2Go, it's easy to set up your email accounts, import your contacts, connect to your social networks and more.

For more information, visit www.att.com/htcone.

Top 10 Cheapest Android Mobiles in India

Nowadays Android phones are attracting maximum of the customers in the market, it can be quite a challenge to pick the one that brings in all the desired features without stretching your wallet too much. Keeping this mind, we bring you the latest and the best Android smartphones below Rs 15,000 for this month, that give you a bang for your buck.

1. Micromax A116 Canvas HD

The indigenous manufacturer never ceases to surprise us with its amazing offerings that bundle up powerful specs within a budget price tag. It's latest 1.2GHz quad-core processor and Android Jelly Bean powdered A116 Canvas HD is just one such device. This impressive phablet squeezes in a 5-inch 720p HD display, an 8-megapixel camera and a VGA front-facing camera in its beautifully crafted 144x74x10.7 mm body. Priced at Rs 14,499, this is company's first smartphone with a quad-core processor. The phablet also houses 2,100mAh battery, MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB) and dual-SIM capabilities.

2. Karbonn Titanium S5

Another indigenous manufacturer that has continued to surprise us with its strong offerings in the mid-range segment is Karbonn. The latest smartphone from the maker dubbed Karbonn Titanium S5 boasts of some impressive spec list for a Rs 11,990-priced device. First of all the device is powered by a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon quad-core processor. To top it off it works on the latest Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean operating system along with a 1GB of RAM. And it gets even better. Titanium S5 also sports a impressive 5-inch IPS qHD display along with a equally impressive 8-megapixel auto-focus primary camera with flash light, and a 2-megapixel front camera for video chatting. Successor to the popular Karbonn Titanium S1, the Titanium S5 also offers 4GB internal memory with 32GB external memory support via Micro SD card. On connectivity front, the dual-SIM phone comes with support for 3G, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and houses a 2,000mAh battery for uninterrupted multimedia and talk time.

3. Sony Xperia Sola

Sony's Xperia Sola's unique floating touch technology which has the ability to transform your finger into a cursor, enabling you to scroll, move back and forth and do a lot more without any physical touch to the device - made it a instant hit among Sony fans. Combined with stunning and sleek body and a powerful 1GHz dual core processor, this NFC enabled device also packs in two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box which can be personalized with up to 10 commands. Additionally the device comes equipped with a 3D surround sound audio technology and a fast capture to snap camera from sleep in over a second with a single key.With access to Sony Entertainment Network and Music Unlimited, the Xperia Sola makes for a perfect choice for those looking for a device that packs in both beauty and brawn. Sony Xperia Sola currently retails for Rs 14490.

4. Byond Phablet PIII

With the growing popularity of phablets, it comes as little surprise that manufacturers are cashing in on the trend. The latest addition to the phablet market is - Byond Phablet P3. A product of Pune-based Byond Tech, Phablet PIII impresses with its 6-inch FWVGA screen with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels. Powered by Android 4.0 ICS, the hybrid also boasts of a 8-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera for initiating video calling and chatting. The internals looks quite good, with a 1GHz dual-core processor powering up the phablet. Backed by a 2500mAh battery, this dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) equipped device provides a host of connectivity options via Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G and Bluetooth 2.0. On the storage front, it houses a 4GB space which can be extended to 32GB via a microSD card. The Byond Phablet PIII retails at Rs. 14,499 and given its impressive list of specs, makes for a enticing pick.

5. Lava XOLO Q800

This recently launched smartphone under the XOLO brand, the Q800 sports a 4.5-inch IPS screen with 960x540 pixel resolution. Drawing power from its 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, PowerVR SGX544 GPU and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS for a smoother and seamless user experience, XOLO Q800 also demonstrates great camera capabilities thanks to its 8-megapixel rear camera backed by a BSI sensor. This combination promises good pictures even in low light conditions. Other goodies found under the hood include 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB internal memory, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and 2100 mAh battery life. Available in black, this 3G-enabled phone is priced at Rs 12,500.

6. WickedLeak Wammy Titan 2

WickedLeak marks its presence in the mid-range smartphone segment with Wammy Titan 2. The Titan 2's monstrous 5.3-inch IPS display with 960x540 pixels resolution goes hand in hand with a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. Your camera needs are taken care of a 12-megapixel main camera and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Retailing for Rs 14,000, WickedLeak Wammy Titan 2 best suits the need of phablet lovers on budget.

7. LG Optimus L5 Dual

For the dual-SIM Android phones fans, LG's stylish smartphone in its trendy L-Series category, LG Optimus L5 Dual derives a mention. Powdered up by Android 4.0 ICS and a 800 MHz processor, the smartphone brings on board, a new and improved Optimus 3.0 UI and an Adreno 200 GPU. Priced attractively at Rs 13,199, it flaunts a 4-inch display with a 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Its 5-megapixel camera comes with LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, auto focus, face tracking, image editing, video recording capabilities among others. That's not all it also has several other camera features like continuous shot, panorama and zero shutter lag exposure. The dual-Sim GSM + GSM phone ships with FM radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 3G connectivity. On the storage side, it packs a 512 MB RAM along with a in-built 3 GB storage which can be further expanded to 32 GB using a Micro SD card.

8. Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500

Spice's Stellar Horizon Mi-500 continues to be a popular choice among consumers, looking for a Android 4.0 ICS powered device that pack in a 5-megapixel primary camera followed by a 0.3-megapixel secondary camera. Priced at Rs 12,499, this dual standby SIM (GSM + GSM) smartphone comes fitted with a swanky 5-inch capacitive touchscreen and a 1 GHz dual core processor along with a dedicated 300 MHz GPU, to satisfy all your multimedia cravings. The smartphone also houses GPS/ AGPS, Wi- Fi Tethering and a strong battery backup for uninterrupted talk and play time. In addition the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500, is country's first 'secure Android' smartphone and brings a bouquet of antivirus and secure solutions like Anti-Theft and Vault- privacy lock among others.

9. Celkon A119 Signature HD

Celkon's tempting offering in the budget-phablet market, Celkon A119 Signature HD further expands the choices for budget consumers. Priced at Rs 13,499, the smartphone brings on board stunning 12-megapixel auto-focus camera at the back and a 3-megapixel front camera. It also sports a 5-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 720p resolution along with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. Offering support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and GPRS, the A119 Signature HD features a descent battery back up of 2100mAh promising up to 5 hours of talkative. On the storage front, a 4GB internal storage with a microSD card slot expansion upto 32 GB takes care of all your needs.

10. Sony Xperia E Dual

This latest mid-range smartphone boasts of dual SIM capability and comes fitted with a 3.5-inch HVGA touchscreen. Fueled by a Android 4.0 ICS, (with Android Jelly Bean update soon) and a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A processor, the device is backed by a 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage which can be expanded upto 32 GB via microSD card. The device retails for Rs 10,990 and makes for a great buy for Sony fans looking for Android features and dual-SIM functionalities in one.

Some Free Useful Apps For Android

New android smartphone or tablet and looking to load with the best app offerings on Google Play? So here we bring you the very best free and paid for Android apps available right now. Here's what delights we have discovered this month.

Sky Movies

The ultimate companion for Sky customers already subscribed to the Movies package, watch films from across the 11 channels from a compatible device, access remote recording and see trailers and cast lists for movies hitting your local Cineplex.

Price: Free (For Sky customers) | Platform: Android 2.2+ | Download Sky Movies Android app

Awareness HD Etymotic

Noise cancelling is great, until you miss your boarding call or someone has to grab you by the shoulder to get your attention at work. This app lets Etymotic headphone users manually adjust levels and the mic on the fly. Clever.

Price: Free | Platform: Android 4.1+ | Download Awareness HD Etymotic Android app

FitNotes

Making sure you don’t miss another Monday morning cardio session this simple tracker will help you build your training program in a clean interface letting you add custom categories and look back at training history to see if you need to add any more weight sessions.

Price: Free | Platform: Android 4.0+ | Download FitNotes Android app

MATERIAL (BETA)

There are plenty of apps out there that claim to provide you with the news you're interested in. MATERIAL does the very same thing, except it automatically picks up on your interests from your Facebook and Twitter activity, and then instead of bringing you news from the biggest sites, it expertly grabs interesting content from smaller sites you may not know existed. As you continue to use social media, your MATERIAL will evolve to your tastes.

Price: Free | Download MATERIAL (BETA) Android app

RBS 6 Nations Championship App

After England kicked off its Six Nation campaign with a win, this is the official app to see you through the rest of the tournament which is complete with pre and post-match coverage including live commentary, highlights from the game, in-depth stats analysis and it even supports French and Italian for our oval ball lovers overseas.

Price: Free | Download RBS 6 Nations Championship Android app

Epic Citadel

Previously only available for iOS devices, you can now take a stunning visual walk around a fictional world looks that like it has been carved straight out of from a high-end console. Painting a bright future for Android gaming, the Unreal Engine 3-powered demo now adds a Benchmark feature which will show you how capable your device is running the graphically impressive app.

Price: Free | Download Epic Citadel Android app

7X7

The slick puzzler which is all about matching more than five coloured squares to clear them from the board, makes life more difficult by throwing on random squares after each unsuccessful move to make the task more difficult. Visually it looks the part but most importantly you’ll find yourself glued to it after a few games.

Price: Free | Download 7x7 Android app

FlipaClip

One of the standout apps from the Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenger, the flipbook movie maker has now broken free from the Note shackles. Letting you make the animated flicks frame by frame, you can pick how many frames per second you want to use, and with the S-Pen draw more accurate pictures to bring to life. You can share flicks to Facebook and YouTube and then wait for the Likes and the comments to start streaming in.

Price: Free | Download FlipaClip Android app

Sky+

Already available for the iPad and iPhone, Android owners can now turn their smartphone into a touch screen remote and enjoy complete Planner manager management when away from home. As well as being to swipe to pause, play and rewind, you will also be able to delete six month old HD episodes of Eastenders clogging up the set-top box even without interrupting Walford’s finest as they play out on the TV.

Price: Free | Download Sky+ Android app

Pitfall!

Activision has marked the 30th anniversary of the Atari 2600 classic by giving the game a reboot for smartphones and tablets with 3D graphics, Temple Run-style gameplay and a frantically switching camera angles that makes the modern makeover worthy once again of its exclamation mark.

Price: Free | Download Pitfall! Android app

Flipboard: Your News Magazine

The news-reading app which turns all your feeds into a glossy digital magazine has only recently landed on Google Play and the latest update brings support for the Daydream Android 4.2 feature which means when you dock your device, you can see the latest stories floating around your screen as it charges up.

Price: Free | Download Flipboard Android app

Nike+ Running

It’s taken a while but having been an exclusive for iPhone users and Android customers on 02, the running tracking app is now available to download for everyone (well, almost). If you have a compatible device you can use your phone’s GPS and accelerometer to record run data and with the UI given a much needed refresh also see runs in greater detail with intergration for Nike’s Fuel Points system.

Price: Free | Download Nike+ Running Android app

BT SmartTalk

Letting you make calls from your smartphone at landline prices, BT customers can register up to 5 smartphones to benefit from dialling 0800 numbers or making calls abroad to the UK over Wi-Fi, 3G and 4G and not getting a crippling phone bill in return.

Price: Free | Download BT SmartTalk Android app

Fitocracy

Rapidly growing as one of the most popular ways to make getting fit more of a game, Fitocracy has now come to Android which means you can workout and discover new exercises all while levelling up like real-life video game character.

Price: Free | Download Fitocracy Android app

Xbox SmartGlass

Microsoft’s second screen experience turns your Android smartphone (or tablet) into an slick remote to navigate around the Xbox 360 dashboard and interact with movie, TV and the new Xbox Music app. Gaming is surely where the true potential of SmartGlass lies, but currently only a handful games are compatible which include Forza Horizon and Dance Central 3. It's a start though and we expect to see more of SmartGlass in 2013.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download Xbox SmartGlass Android app

Curiosity

The first app offering from former Lionhead lead designer Peter Molyneux and his new 22cans studio, the aim of the Curiosity game (or social experiment) is to chip away at the cube to reveal the top secret contents. Molyneux says Curiosity is a test of the ‘psychology of monetisation’ which is clearly aimed at some pretty pricey in-app purchases to help you get closer to solving the mystery that lies beneath the layers.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download Curiosity Android app

PubQuix

Need to quickly locate the perfect place to flex your knowledge of pop music in the 90s and famous London landmarks? This pub quiz location app simply finds the nearest places to show off your smarts with integrated map information and details of the prizes up for grabs whether it's a shiny trophy or a drinks tab that has to be redeemed on the night.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download PubQuix Android app

Fluid Football

Separating the long ball merchants from the lovers of the tiki-taka, the finger-swiping football action has now arrived on Android. Former Sky Sports pundits Andy Gray and Richard Keys will comment on your best worked moves while the hint system will help out if you can’t breach that back line in under four passes.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download Fluid Football Android app

Whale Trail Frenzy

One of the surprise hits of the past year and worthy of its T3 Award App of the Year nomination, the psychedelic game is back looking simplistically beautiful once again with a soothing soundtrack courtesy of Gruff Rhys of the Super Furry Animals. A Tiny Wings-esque continuous scrolling level mode has now been added and best of all, it's now free to play.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download Whale Trail Frenzy Android app

Easy Voice Recorder Free

Turns your smartphone into a basic Dictaphone. Start it up and you’ll soon be taping conversations covertly for use in future arguments.

Price: Free | Platform: Android | Download Easy Voice Recorder Free Android app

Pencil Sketch

Calling all aspiring artists who want don't want to put the time or effort in to create a masterpiece, Pencil Sketch takes existing photos from your smartphone or tablet and gives them a pencilled makeover. You can also save the images and share them on Facebook on Twitter to suitably amaze friends with your new-found skill.

Price: Free | Download Pencil Sketch Android app

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

The biggest smart phone battle is now on the air. The recently crowned HTC One must prove itself against the mighty Samsung Galaxy S4. Will the HTC stay at the top or will its fall from its top position? Let's find out.

Overall View : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

In the one corner, you have the HTC One's rather wonderful aluminium body, which feels reassuringly strong, smooth and svelte thanks to relatively slim proportions. Somehow it looks a little industrial and retro from the front, which we love. You will be proud to show this device to friends.

In the Samsung corner, you get a the polycarbonate plastic the Galaxy S3 was encased in. Regardless of the technical name, it feels cheaper in the hand but it does at least mean the weight of the device is kept relatively low, which is probably a good idea when the display is as large as it is. In the S4's defence, it does do a splendid job of housing a gigantic display so you won't need to stitch on a clown pocket.

We've said it before and we'll harp on about it again: premium phones should feel premium in the hand, and the Galaxy S4 falls short in this area. A win for the HTC One here.

Hardware & Performance : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

If looks are largely irrelevant, the Samsung is going to impress you. You don't get a dual-core processor, or even a quad one ─ try an eight-core Samsung Exynos 1.6GHz monster comprised two quad core processors, 2GB of RAM and a powerVR SGX 544 graphics chip that will make Angry Birds and other mobile games run incredibly smoothly. Suffice to say, Samsung has once again set the pace for just how much power you can get into a phone, although the jury's out on whether all that power is noticeable or even needed.

Unfortunately for the HTC One, it was never going to win with four less cores but it's still a powerhouse in its own right. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core clocked at 1.7GHz and with an Adreno 320 GPU behind it, as well as 2GB of RAM, makes the One almost unrivalled when it comes to performance.

Ultimately, if anything can dethrone the HTC One for sheer grunt you will never use, it's the Samsung Galaxy S4 although the difference is unlikely to be great. The fact is, both phones are quicker than just about any other Android phone the world has ever seen, which is impressive. A win on paper for the Sammy here.

Screen : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

Another close call, both the Samsung Galaxy S4 and the HTC One boast full HD screens. Yes that's 1,920x1080 pixels, just like the full HD goggle box in your living room. In this case, it depends on what you want. For pixel density and therefore clarity, the HTC One boasts a score of 468ppi whereas the Samsung can 'only' manage 441ppi. Both scores far surpass the iPhone 5's Retina Display.

In terms of technology, the Galaxy S4 uses Green AMOLED technology to lower power consumption, which is a good thing when the size of the display is a whopping 5in. We're talking nearly Samsung Galaxy Note territory. The HTC One is a slightly more manageable 4.7in and uses SLCD technology.

Technically this fight is a draw because, while the HTC One is more detailed and more pocketable, you may crave the impact of a bigger screen. Either way, the detail will be superb, the brightness more than adequate and the colours vivid. It just depends on whether you like the HTC One's more subtle colours and more palatable display or the bolder colours and bigger screen of the S4.

Battery Life : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

Battery life is always a tough call because no two people will have the same user habits. Regardless of how big a battery is, spend loads of time on YouTube streaming HD videos and you will soon know about it.

Let's look at the numbers, though. For the HTC One, you get a 2,300mAh battery that can't be removed. For the Samsung, it's 2,600mAh and can be removed. Expect about a day of solid use before plugging either device into the mains while you sleep.

Camera : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

Megapixels mean little if a camera doesn't know how to use them. Fortunately for you, the HTC One's UltraPixel system provides pretty good low-light performance, accurate colours and the capability to capture fast-moving objects and scenes. It can also record impressive 1080p video footage. As phone cameras go, the HTC One is very well blessed and we doubt anyone would be disappointed with the results.

Samsung has opted to keep things simple with a bog-standard MP count of 13. Not the most out there but definitely competitive with the Nokia PureViews and UltraPixel variants of the world. Detail is impressive, colours are spot on and, as with most recent flagship phones, the low-light capability is vastly improved versus the Galaxy S3. In terms of features, the S4 can record both cameras at once using Dual Shot, merge photos taken from the two cameras at the same time and can even record up to nine seconds of sound while capturing a photo.

Knowing the stakes are high, the winner here is an especially tough choice. We're going to call the HTC One the victor here based on the quality of the shots from both devices we've seen so far and mainly because we can't see Dual Shot being used all that much.

Some Extended Features : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

In terms of extended features, the HTC One comes with an impressive 32GB of storage, HTC's greatly improved Sense 5 user-interface and a home screen that is basically Flipboard. It looks a little like it came from Windows Phone, thanks to sizable tiles packed with images and information, and therefore all the better for it. Simplicity is sometimes what Android needs and the One really tries to plonk the essentials in an easy to find location. Even so, you can still customise to your heart's content if you so desire.

Samsung has decided to build on the S3's out-of-the-box functionality. Smart Stay – now known as Smart Pause – eyeball tracking is back, along with proximity feature Air View. Basically, it's the equivalent of hovering your mouse pointer over something. By keeping your finger near but not touching the screen, you can manipulate certain functionality such as hovering over Google images so you see a larger version without actually clicking it. The same can be applied to swiping, too. Rounding off is the S Health app, which lets you keep tabs on your exercise routine and health using the S4's array of new sensors – including temperature and moisture tracking.

We questioned the need for those extras on the Galaxy S3 and we are still unsure whether the S4 benefits from having them, although Air View could prove useful in a number of situations. Therefore the victory goes to the Galaxy S4 – unless you crave a focus on simplicity, in which case, the HTC One is for you.

Suggestion To Buy : Samsung Galaxy S4 vs HTC One

If we counted up the wins, the score resides at a nail-biting 3-3 draw. In some ways that's a good thing because it highlights the brilliance of the Galaxy S4 and how much HTC has learned to allow it to release what quickly became our current smartphone of choice.

The S4 can't hold a candle to the stylish and Flipboard-enthused HTC One. It's fresh, well designed and it could take a knock or two before warranting an expensive repair bill. But it's a little less powerful, if that matters to you, and the screen is detailed but a tad smaller. If you prefer your Android experience a little more garish and vanilla, the S4 is for you ─ if you can put up with another bout of plastic.

Both phones are worthy of your money, but, assuming our review goes the way we think it will, the HTC One will hold onto its crown until the iPhone 5S.

Top 10 Android Games Released In 2013 Till Date

How do we decide on android games which to choose and which not to? Basically it is too tough to decide a game from play store for installation because we totally get confused. Hence, we have made it easy to the android gamer by providing helpful description on the games released so far in the year 2013 till date.

Here we present a list of top 10 android games. Click on the individual game title to go to play store downloadable link.

1. Temple Run 2

With over 170 million downloads, Temple Run redefined mobile gaming. Now get more of the exhilarating running, jumping, turning and sliding you love in Temple Run 2!

Navigate perilous cliffs, zip lines, mines and forests as you try to escape with the cursed idol. How far can you run?

Whats new in Temple Run 2 : 

• Beautiful new graphics
• Gorgeous new organic environments
• New obstacles
• More powerups
• More achievements
• Special powers for each character
• Bigger monkey!!!

2. Colosseum Defense

Defend against waves of enemy monsters by equipping up to 3 unique weapons at one time. Each weapon has its own unique abilities so choose the weapon that best fits your play style! Thwart any enemy siege by upgrading your Castle and its Defense Weapons. And when hope seems lost, unleash powerful area-of-effect Magic that will stun and damage all enemy units on the field! Put your strength to the test by defeating the Bosses every 10 levels. Featuring real time adaptive game interface, you can control how your game looks by advancing through the levels and unlocking new terrain and by upgrading your Castle!

Colosseum Defense is a casual shooting defense game with clear game progression that will have users engaged for hours!

3. Royal Revolt!

Royal Revolt is a brand new reverse T-defense game with beautiful 3D graphics and intuitive touch controls! Lead your soldiers to victory against your greedy relatives who have stolen your father’s throne. 

Simple to play, we need to use the simple touch controls to direct your troops, employ battle magic to heal, stun or destroy, upgrade your hero, knights and spells and all the way conquer all 58 castles to become King.

4. Guns'n'Glory Heroes

Sharpen the axe, polish your armor and ready your guns! It's time to fight for glory, honor and gold once more! Guns'n'Glory is back!

The realm is under attack as Orcs, apostate Elves and dark knights roam the lands! Help our heroes Smirl, Arlon and Eloa in their epic struggle against this evil menace! Harness the power of light and face your enemies! Annihilate whole armies with magical fire and ice! Unleash the Dwarven Fury upon your foes and split Orcs skulls! Join your party of stalwart heroes and become the Champion of the Hill Lands!

5. Kingdom Conquest II 

It is a time of war and chaos. Begin with nothing and end with a kingdom. SEGA’s Kingdom Conquest II is the epic free-to-play strategy game for conquerors.

Dominate real players online. Unite the strong and crush the weak until final victory is declared. You decide who joins your cause or submits to your will. Kingdom Conquest II blends the best elements of card battling, real time strategy, MMORPGs, and 3D dungeon battles to deliver a massive and addictive fantasy war game like no other.

6. Dream House Days

The house of your dreams is a dream no more! You play both architect and landlord in this fanciful new sim, and it's up to you to furnish your ideal abode with anything from arcade games to saunas to convenience stores. Certain combinations can power up your rooms...and their rent. Put an HDTV and game console together to make a game room, or a grand piano and painting together to make a fine arts room!

Rise up the rankings of real estate fame and you might reel in some celebrity tenants, ranging from hit singers to soccer stars!

7. Dungelot

Dungelot is like the Minesweeper of rogue likes. It’s fast, casual and charming. Worth every penny. Featuring simplified gameplay, clean graphics, and fun RPG elements, Dungelot gives novices an engaging introduction to dungeon exploration.

Dungelot is fun, addictive casual rogue like with easy controls. Flip over tiles to reveal amazing treasures or deadly monsters in your search for the key to exit the level.

8. Ikaruga

The Xbox Live Arcade Action Shooter Ikaruga is now available on Android for play on the go! Ikaruga is the first of its kind for Smartphones with its beautiful interface and its smooth UI system. Using your built in shield, absorb all enemy fire and unleash your power! Tear your way through the game!

If you wish to change your User Settings or Read the User Guide, please tap Option within the Game interface. Then Tap Help, and change your settings as desired.

9. Gunslugs

Gunslugs is the most chaotic, fun, arcade action game you'll find on any platform! Non-stop action from the guys behind Meganoid, Meganoid 2 and Stardash !

10. Metal Slug 3

The legendary NEOGEO 2D action shooting masterpiece “METAL SLUG 3” heads out to Android devices! Use various weapons and slugs to fight your way through and survive on the battlefield!!

In addition to its classic “ARCADE MODE”, this perfect conversion of “METAL SLUG 3” includes a “MISSION MODE”, allowing you to select in which stage you want to play! You can now train yourself in your favorite stages or those which give you a hard time!

So we have suggested you some of the best free and paid games available on Google play store.