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  • RRO Layers – Android Lollipop Theme Engine
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    RRO Layers – Android Lollipop Theme Engine

    The current storm that has hit Android Lollipop users is the introduction of Layer Manager app into the Play Store. For those of you who are new to Layers, it is an optimization of the Lollipop internal code introduced in 5.1. This allows you to customize every aspect of your Android phone’s appearance including SystemUI, Navbar,…

  • Moto Hint could be the next big wearable after smartwatches

    Moto Hint could be the next big wearable after smartwatches

    Moto Hint, Motorola’s latest invention is set to hit shelves later this fall. Moto Hint is the latest addition to the Smart Wear series. Only time will tell the success of this product, but Motorola are on the right track of reviving their glorious past in the telecommunications industry. So let’s get down to the…

  • 10 Best Xposed Framework Modules
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    10 Best Xposed Framework Modules

    Wouldn’t it be awesome if you were able to get the features of other ROMs without losing the stability of your stock ROM? Xposed Framework allows you to do just that. All your modules will be displayed in the installer app and you can simply turn on or off those modules. Xposed Framework is one…

  • Android L On Nexus 5 Hands On
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    Android L On Nexus 5 Hands On

    Android L was all the rage at Google I/O a couple of weeks back. Well, we’ve finally managed to get our hands on it. If you want to experience Android L on your Nexus device, head over to the Google Developers Page and download the factory image and flash it using Nexus Root Toolkit or…

  • Everything About Android L Preview
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    Everything About Android L Preview

    Google has showed a few glimpses at Google I/O of what is to be the next iteration of it’s Android series – namely Android L. There seemed to be a lot of controversy over what would be the name of the next Android version. Many dubbed it as Lollipop while few predicted it to be…

  • What is Motorola’s X8 Mobile Computing System ?
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    What is Motorola’s X8 Mobile Computing System ?

    When Motorola announced that they were going to pump out a couple of Android smartphones last year, none of the smartphone giants including Sony, Samsung, HTC and LG were even remotely bothered to check out their competition. First the Moto X, then the Moto G and now the Moto E, all becoming user favorites because…

  • Why The Samsung Galaxy S5 Is A Disaster
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    Why The Samsung Galaxy S5 Is A Disaster

    The Samsung Galaxy S5 was unarguably one of the most awaited phones of 2014. Although they will sell a few million units, does the S5 live up to it’s monstrous price tag? IMHO, not exactly and here’s a few reasons why. 1. Touchwiz It’s about time Samsung considers the fate of Touchwiz. For those of…