What is Android Things? – Gary Explains
Read the post: https://goo.gl/BIKWbM Android Things is Google’s new Internet of Things (IoT) OS. Based on Android it allows developers to use their existing skills to move into IoT. What…
Why and how do OEMs cheat on benchmarking? – Gary explains
Benchmark cheating is back in the news, this time the culprits are OnePlus and Meizu. So why and how do OEMs cheat on benchmarking scores? Gary explains. Read the post:…
What is virtual memory? – Gary explains
Before virtual reality and virtual currency there was virtual memory. Windows has it, iOS has it and so does Android. What is it and how does it work? Read the…
Does Android use more memory than iOS? – Gary explains
Android flagship devices tend to have more memory than their iPhone equivalents. Why is that? Is it because Android uses more RAM than iOS? Gary explains! Read more: https://goo.gl/ueg9NG Download…
Force stop and clear cache – Gary explains
If you have a problem with an app you might need to do a “Force Stop” and “Clear Cache.” But why does that help? What is “Force stop” and what…
Actually, Android IS optimized – Gary explains
Read the article: https://goo.gl/20dACZ I often see the comment, “Android isn’t optimized” or “iOS is better optimized.” Why do people say that and is it true? Gary explains! Download the…
What is in your smartphone? – Gary explains
Read the post: https://goo.gl/gNg0bo — We know about the exteriors of our phones, the design language and the build materials. But what about the insides? If you take one apart,…
The truth about Bluetooth 5 – Gary explains
Read the full post: https://goo.gl/SzIlRx Once you strip away all the hype and PR language, what is the truth about Bluetooth 5? Let me explain. Download the AndroidAuthority App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidauthority.app…
What is the Nordic Thingy:52? – Gary explains
Read more: https://goo.gl/vJvCXr The Nordic Thingy:52 is a BLE enabled microcontroller development platform for hobbyist and professionals to learn, prototype and develop IoT solutions. Download the AndroidAuthority App: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.androidauthority.app Subscribe…
How to take a photo in manual mode on your smartphone – Gary explains
Read more: https://goo.gl/5A5dpd Many camera apps offer a manual or pro mode that gives you direct control over the camera. But what do all those settings mean? Let me explain!…