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Thursday, June 7, 2012

4 Must-Have Photo Apps for Your Android

One of advanced features available on Android smartphone is the ability to take pictures with good quality. We can enjoy time and save all funny moments that happen around us. But all feels less excited if you don't install extra applications!

Well, android does have lots of fun features and applications, you should be proud to have smartphone with Android technology because there are many photo apps that can make all the images looks cute, unique, and make you laugh.

Here are some photo applications for your Android smartphone:



1. Camera Fun Free is application where you can take a photo with different effect lenses so you can get pictures instantly without having to do editing. There are six lenses that can give different effects, but if you are interested to buy the pro version then you can use 29 lens effects!



2. Paper Camera offers features that make image or photo look like a sketch drawn on paper using a pencil. This application advantage isn't much different from Camera Fun Free and you don't need to edit the photo/image because can use the effect before shooting.



3. Lightbox Photos offers features that not much different from Instagram, even you also can give funny effects in the photos. You can also share edited images into various social networks you have. You must have this application as an alternative!



4. If your friend can't smile in front of camera, turn their faces to look silly and funny! You need Photo Warp, a photo application that offers visual effects that make you can't stop to laugh. This application is suitable for you who want to make jokes and the images can be shared through social networks accounts.



5. If you like to joke with friends and family, Faces app for android brings everything you need. You can edit your photos and give some cute or silly decorations.

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Amazing Spider-Man Game for Android: Let's Jump & Swing

Who's your favorite superhero? Well, in early 2000, we were surprised when Universal Studios make superhero movie, Spiderman. The Peter Parker character played by Tobey Maguire which managed to capture success, not only in movie but other franchises including the game industry.



Well, on 2012, Universal Studio will release Spiderman Reboot which called as The Amazing Spider-man! Absolutely the story plot is different from the previous story, Spiderman 3. We no longer see Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire. This new movie is starring by Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield.

Because tell about a different story, whether this movie will get a positive response from the fans? Well, let's wait and see. Certainly, the movie success can enhance other franchises.

Gameloft, the official game developer of Amazing Spider-Man has making press release about the game schedule. They will release it on the 3rd of June, coinciding with the movie première for the first time. After waiting for almost five years, fans can finally look back on their hero. Even with the storyline and new players.

Absolutely, they will get a new experience. The latest Spiderman movie uses 3D technology and fans can feel the adventure when Peter Parker jumps and swings from building to another. That's really makes our heart pounding so fast!

The game developer is still keeping everything behind the game. They work together with Marvel about storyline that makes the gamers curious to play it. Maybe, they will see sharp and phenomenal graphics.

It is estimated the plot isn't much different from the movie version. We will play as Peter Parker and defeat The Lizard. Official information and news about this game is still full of mystery. Even the price is still not released but based on an estimate and you can get it under $ 7.

If your favorite superhero is Spiderman, please be patient until next month. You can also look cool as Peter Parker, we mean as Spiderman.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Let's Play Demolition, Great News for Non-Tegra Users

Android users who have Tegra technology, they are pampered with a variety of exciting games and one of them is Demolition. But for those who have Android devices without Tegra technology, you can also feel the thrilling adventure from that game.



At first, this game application was made intended for Tegra technology. But in the end, Demolition was also released to android devices without Tegra technology. It would be fun, right? Although has been released for a different version, users can't enjoy maximize graphic. Yup, this game has better graphic display on Tegra device.

The users don't have to disappointed, although the graphics aren't quite sharp and advanced as Tegra version, you can enjoy the game with performance and gameplay which regarded as one of exciting games for android devices.

Well, why this game is so special? There are many reasons why you should install it. The exciting adventure and story that we are never met before. This game belongs to sci-fi action genre and the characters use a variety of advanced equipment and weapons.

But your job isn't against enemies and kills the monsters or aliens. Your character in this game is an alien which assigned to destroy human civilization and you become city destroyer on earth. Wait a minute! Do we play as a bad guy? Well, you're not play as a bad guy but evil alien!

Despite being evil alien, the fun of this game is listening to UFO sound that looks real! You are willing spend more time to play this game.

There are many unique features that turn this game quite popular. Destroyed the city and blow up the building is fun therapy to release stress. You can change the weapon and get powerful, be ready to destroy all the cities. Don't forget to increase your skill and get higher online score. Beat others and prove yourself as the best evil alien!

Interested? You can grab it from Google Play. The price is also affordable! Get it now!

Let’s Learn About Android In-App Purchase!

Now, Android users can enjoy various features and content that available in mobile applications. Meanwhile, some digital stores also supply and sell applications from different type of platforms. Absolutely, this move give benefits for developers who want to earn money from content that has been produced and the users can enjoy it.



But not all applications are available for free. Even some applications need users to pay for it and gain full access. For this problem, users must consider several things before make a decision to buy in order not to regret in the future.

Google Play is one of digital stores which become the perfect interaction place between developers and users. By apply in-app purchases feature, customers become so much easier to buy an app. The problem which often becomes the main obstacle is how to recognize differences on each application.

But Google has anticipated this matter by apply their advanced technology so users find no trouble at all. They divided all apps into two categories: unmanaged and managed in app purchases! What does it mean?

First of all, let's learn about managed in app purchases! This is a category where users able to get full access. In short, users get premium service and every app purchasing in this category will be stored in Google Play Account, forever! Absolutely, this makes users feel comfortable, even they can move it to another device or reinstall without having to buy again.

And what about unmanaged in app purchases?

This category is inversely proportional and doesn't get full protection from Google Play. Usually in this category are extra applications which related to a game made by certain developers, such as offers a coin and many more. There is no back-up feature for this category, so after we make purchasing and if there is something happens, Google Play can't give a guarantee to us.

Honestly, the idea which offered by Google Play give benefit and convenience for the users and developers. Absolutely, this feature gives new experience and the best quality!

4 Best Social Media Apps for Your Android

Can you live without social media? Internet could turn into silent forest if there is no social media. Today, many people love to spend time staring at the screen and interact in a social media. That's a nice place in the internet service where you can share anything that is in the head, chatting with friends or playing games.

Spend time on social media has become daily routine and difficult to separate from modern life. Especially now, there are more gadgets give unrestricted access. We can get access to it via cell phone or smartphone, especially if it supports android, there are many features and advantages that make us fall in love.

For those users who want the android device connected 24 hours at social media, there are 4 applications you need to have!



1. Do you have WordPress account? Do you love to post something on your blog? You must have WordPress app for android! This application makes sure you can publish a post wherever you are, you don't have to stare at your computer or laptop screens anymore. Just bring your android devices such as tablet or smartphone. This application is suitable for those who like to write about all their activities, especially traveling or on vacation.



2. Now, android device is equipped with quality camera with high pixel. You can take photos with amazing quality. Share all your unique photos with friends and family by using Instagram app for Android. You can give visual effects and share it into several social networks such as Twitter or Facebook. Install it now on your Android device!



3. Do you like to read on Twitter? Make sure you have installed TweetDeck on your android. You can connect and share the news to your twitter follower. This application makes you easier to connect with friends and family. In addition to twitter, you can also be log in to Facebook and Foursquare.



4. Every day, millions people visit YouTube! If you want to spend time, check out the latest videos on and there is YouTube app for android that makes you comfortable to watch or upload videos.

Monday, June 4, 2012

5 Best Social Games for Your Android Device

Recently, social games managed to steal gamer attentions. Many people who play this game genre because can interact with others and offer a fun adventure. Now, we can enjoy anywhere and anytime in our android devices.

Satisfy your hunger to play a lot of social games available on the Android market. There are many games offer unique story that can make you addicted and willing to spend time.

Here are the best social games for your android device:



1. Do you adore with Japan culture? Well, you guys should play a "Japan Life". It offers adventure where you have to build resort and get a lot of tourists. The point is you should be able to make the resort and get high popularity. Don't forget to invite your friends to visit your resort.



2. Football fans are willing to spend their time playing this game, Top Eleven. They will serve as a football coach where all players must get proper train, determine eleven squad, financial, scout talented players and looking to win every matches.



3. Everyone wants to build their own business. You can train your entrepreneurial skills by playing Restaurant Story. Make the restaurant look fancy, elegant and cozy. Specify the theme that can make visitors feel at home. Don't forget pay attention to the menu. Serve a menu that can make visitors hungry and satisfied with your restaurant cuisines.



4. Smurfs, a classic comic which ever aired on television and made into a movie. If you love these blue gnomes then Smurfs' village should be installed on your android device. Build a village for these blue gnomes! You can visit each other village of your friends by making connections through Facebook.



5. Do you love to drive on top speed? You should have Raging Thunder 2 Lite and let your life moves so fast like a lightning thunder! This application is required for you who want to enjoy a social game that offers suspense and adventure!

Let’s Talk About AMOLED Displays Technology

Before buy an Android smartphone, we always took the time to read the product specifications. We often see and hear about AMOLED displays. Almost all brands offer AMOLED technology which has difference and consumers often get confused about it.

In order not to make you confused and can take the best decisions before buy a smartphone, you must learned about the technology. Let's talk about AMOLED Displays Technology.

AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode) is a popular display technology and often become the main weapon for few brands which offer Android product, whether smartphone or tablet.

This technology is often associated with products made by Samsung Android. Even, this brand becomes the pioneer who introducing it for the first time until imitated by other competitors. Some other brands are also trying to apply the same technology but when comes to display screen and compare the quality, Samsung is still standing at the forefront.

A question may bother you, "why should choose AMOLED display? Why all the brands have to apply it? "

AMOLED offers more real and vivid for each format, either pictures or video. The users can also enjoy an amazing screen technology when playing games. There are many advantages can be perceived. This technology has a fast response, low power and good performance even though exposed to sunlight directly.

This technology has developed and offers the other advantages which able to satisfy user expectations. Let's discuss about the advantages of each AMOLED:



a. Super AMOLED is used in some Samsung products such as Galaxy S series, Omnia W and Nexus S. The display gives very good response even exposure to sunlight and the users can still see it clearly.



b. Super AMOLED Plus can be found on Galaxy S II and offer better benefits than previous version. The technology displays images that are bright and energy-efficient.



c. Advanced Super AMOLED is a technology developed by Motorola. Besides showing a brighter screen, users can enjoy a higher resolution display. One of Motorola products using this technology is Motorola RAZR Droid.



d. HD Super AMOLED is a new version offers highest resolution. Samsung products which using it are: Galaxy Note, Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Tab.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

5 Best Android Apps to Rid of Your Insomnia

Insomnia makes us suffer and degrade our sleep quality, of course it gives bad effects to body and unable to do daily activities optimally. How to overcome it? The conventional way to end insomnia is do sports or taking sleeping pills.

But there are modern ways you have to try, especially for those who have android device. Wait a minute! Why should we need Android device? Believe it or not, there are android apps can help to get rid of insomnia and improve sleep quality. Let's discuss one by one:



1. The first application you need to try is Lightning Bug. There are a lot of environmental noise can be heard. The noises are soft and helps make you close your eyes by slowly. This application is accompanied by a large collection of soothing sounds which can make you sleep like a baby. Interested? You can download it for free!



2. You've tidy your bed, wearing pajamas and turned off the lights and lays down but still remain difficult to sleep. Well, looks like you need therapy. Natural therapy for insomnia is listening to music and there is android application offer the feature. Music Therapy for Sound Sleep provides a variety of ambient sounds and helps you get a good night's sleep. Try it!



3. During a long travel, sometimes it's difficult to sleep soundly. Well, try to download the sleepy time on your android device. Its uniqueness is you can listen to familiar sounds just like being in your home. This application helps you to sleep comfortably and feel like at home.



4. Music box to sleep is an application that can help you sleep like a baby. You must have it, especially if you have a baby at home. Babies often wake at night and cry then you can play lullabies and make your baby sleep.



5. During raining time, a cozy atmosphere and the rain sound makes you sleepy. Do want to feel the same thrill? Turn on Air Conditioner and play Rain Makes Deep Sleep Effect which installed on your Android device. You can listen to the rain sound and sleepy.

Saturday, June 2, 2012

4 Best Android Apps for Your Dogs

Android apps aren't just made for human. Do you believe it? For pet lovers, especially dogs, there are many android apps can help you to keep up your dog stay healthy. Wow!

Yup, these applications certainly help you to keep track their activities, health and enhance your relationship. Hmm, we bet you already curious, right? Let's discuss about the best android apps for dogs:

1. While walking in the park, you see someone walking with a cute dog. Your view definitely drawn to the dog, you might be interested to have one, too. Dog breeds offer a feature where you can find various dogs species.



You can use it to find out various dogs species which suitable for stay at your home, walk to the park and spend time together. Install this app on your android device before deciding to keep a dog.

2. There is an application must be possessed by dog owners. Petometer must exist on your android device. For those who like to spend time in the morning and afternoon run around the park, this application enables you to track your dog's health.



You can keep track on how long and how far you walk. Of course, this is also accompanied by a note to find out the changes you feel. Besides track distance and time, it also provides a list of recommendation exercises that suitable for your dog. Indirectly, you are healthy, so does your dog.



3. Do you want to train your dog? Well, you need a dog whistler. You don't need to buy it, use your android device. You can download dog whistler app for free!



4. After download the dog whistler app, you also must have 52 Dog Tricks app. You can learn 52 tricks that equipped with step by step guide so you can make orders to your dog with what has been taught. Teach them each order one by one, each exercise has been scheduled well, make them obedient and never forget about you.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III will blast off to the US on June?

Android enthusiasts who live in the U.S., they may not be able to enjoy a pleasant holiday weekend. There is an important news makes them uneasy. This is related to an issue says the Samsung Galaxy S III soon be launched in June. According to unofficial news, the new generation of Samsung smart phone will hit the America on June 20 and work together with T-mobile.


The news is still confusing and still don't get confirmation from two companies, both Samsung and T-mobile. However, this news might actually be turned into reality because in the next week, Samsung Galaxy S III will be released in Europe. Is that true?

Well, according to TmoNews, T-mobile is likely to release it accordance with the date on the news which had spread widely throughout the U.S. According to the news that written there, T-Mobile has brought together the product concept of MyTouch and Galaxy Note to bring Phoenix and Buddy, both are flagship products of Huawei smart phone.

Back to the main topic, according to widespread rumors, Samsung Galaxy S III will be released in two colors: metallic blue and ceramic white. Two color options would be nice because you can choose based on taste, but there's bad news can make you surprised. The launch by T-Mobile on June 20 only provides a metallic blue as the main option.

For those who want a ceramic white, then they must wait until July 11. On that date, T-Mobile will also be released MyTouch and Samsung Galaxy Note. Different color options also have different memory features. Metallic blue has two types of memory, 16GB and 32GB. Meanwhile, the ceramic white is only available with 16GB memory.

Although the news and specifications have been widespread, there is still lack of information. How much should we spend to buy it? Well, you won't regret to spend money and enjoy the sophistication offered by the Samsung Galaxy S III. Ok, for now on, let's wait for further developments. June will come soon and hopefully at the beginning of the month we've got the latest news.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Google Hot Rumor : Is Android "Game Center" Prepared ?

We all know that Apple’s iPhones is now being world’s top popular smartphones, even we also realize that Apple has so many lack of features, which they do not provide something we can now find on Android market. Android has done too much, Apple not even closer. I guess, this condition stimulate any kind of business plan, including by Google as online giant company.

One feature that is missing and I am sure you will agree with me which is several connection between the mobile phone and native apps, this kind of connection has been helping Apple to make their business stronger and even better than more active and aggressive system, perhaps as Google has right know. I guess it just for short time, you should realize it as well, and Google seems to acknowledge this clue as well. From trusted source, which said that Google is going to prepare the clone of iPhone’s Game Center, a great application which consolidates certain users with the leaderboards and also the gaming apps?


Business Insider has proved so many trusted “exclusive unconfirmed reports”, that’s why we write this report, even though has not been confirmed by the any official website about this report.

Quoted from Business Insider which said that Google has been preparing some tools to allow and let users to give any awards and trophies in doing games, including top rank, top rank players and teams, leaderboards, and another great feature.

Still from Business Insider source, Google is also developing the same or something like Apple’s has, or I am sure they will do better for example the payment method and process, it must be smoother than Apple has. The collaboration of both; Google and Apple can be great news, “if” Google is really preparing Android Game Center for their users.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Step by Step to Disable Built-in Apps Safely without 3rd-Party Apps For Android ICS

Some of android app have a feature to start and operate some applications or any hidden operation behind the system, even without any permission, once you have downloaded and installed the android application, you must realize the risk and permission term, you should do double check first before installing them. The biggest problem that usually face by the android users is the battery and internet data which excessive to use. However, actually we can disable this automatically start and run system in your android phone, we will show you step by step to disable it safely even without any third party application.

In many cases, new android user face serious risk to damage their mobile phone, but you should not worry about it because on Android ICS, it allows you to disable application which is actually frozen safely without any crash. Let’s see what we can do:

1. The first step, you can start opening app drawer and then select Settings from the menu list as appear below.
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2. Once the Settings menu screen opened, find the Device menu and then and select Apps.

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3. you will find some tabs on the top menu, find All apps tab. This tab is not showed by default, at the same time there are only three tabs you can view.
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4. Select any application that you want and click Disable.
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5. When clicking disable you may will see warning notification pop up, just ignore it and click oke.
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6. the application that you have just disabled will be dragged to the bottom, it will provide you the best way to show which application has been disabled previously.
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7. If you want to enable in the future, you can repeat from the beginning and click enable on this step.
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8. You must remember that you will not be able to find disabled application on app drawer.

Friday, May 11, 2012

Top download games for Samsung Galaxy S3

Do you like download some games below ? Just check several games that get most popular download on this weekend. Let's check it out.


Osmos HD Games (Cost $2.99)



Certainly one of favourite stress-free Android games, we frequently recommend Osmos for pills to provide you with a little more screen property for many organism-absorbing action. However the Universe S3's 4.8in almost edge-to-edge screen provides you with ample room to experience with. Hypnotic.

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Minecraft Games – Pocket Edition (Cost $6.68)



The Galaxy S3 might look sleek and sexy but underneath the surface, it is a veritable geek machine that may handle large games like Minecraft. You will find 36 different types of blocks that you should build nearly anything you like - and based on your mood, just choose from Creative and Survival modes.

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GTA III Games : 10 Year Anniversary Edition (Cost $4.88)


The Samsung Galaxy S3's quad-core Exynos processor should consume GTA III in the morning. With that we mean game play should run wonderful, the HD graphics will appear amazing on that 4.8in Super AMOLED screen, and you will observe ten years of Liberty City in happy.

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Angry Birds Space Games (Free Edition)



And lastly, in case your brain's gone into overload all the astonishing Galaxy S3 features and hardware that you are now carrying, and you simply want some mind-mind-numbing fun, selection compared to gravity-repel Angry Wild birds Space?

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Most downloaded free apps for Samsung Galaxy 3

We would cover Game for Android on the upcoming post, followed by Top 4 app updates. Today, we will look back and see which ones were the most crowd-pleasing among our audience. Read on for the most downloaded and popular Samsung Galaxy 3 apps from your peers.


1) Instagram Apps (Free Edition)


the first things that you will test out on Samsung Galaxy S3 gadget is that camera 8MP with the ability to take stills while you are shooting 1080p video and super speedy response times, 3.3fps burst mode. So, where people are smiling and in focus, you have let the S3's Best Photo feature pick out the shots , tidy them up a bit further with filters and photo tools in Instagram.

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Spotify Apps (Free Edition)



The Spotify for Android just were built with a amazing change with ICS support, a significantly improved redesign and-res button snaps of the favorite genre-hopping starlets (or however Jessie J's explaining herself currently). Having a Spotify Premium account, you'll have the ability to cache tunes for your Universe S3 for offline listening and there is even an 'extreme' seem quality setting for 320kbps listening. Try Rdio rather now.

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Samsung Remote Apps (Free Edition)



We are very interested by Sammy's Allshare Cast TV exhibiting feature, which looks set to consider lower Apple's AirPlay and shape in the Samsung ecosystem pretty nicely. But not it is good to begin with the fundamentals - so if you have a lounge filled with Samsung package, download this free remote application and you will make use of your Universe S3 to manage your Wise TV and Blu-ray player.

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But this last section, you need some cash to get or download it. :)

Scalado Album $0.99


Tired of the conventional Default Android Gallery? Just Sort your photos by month, place or geotagging and scan the animated video pictures with Scalado Album. It's superior to the S3's fundamental photo gallery - and excellent for revealing that stunning 4.8in HD Super AMOLED display for your mates.

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Monday, May 7, 2012

Samsung GALAXY S3 New Photo Gallery

Samsung GALAXY S3 New Photo Gallery

The “next Galaxy” smartphone has just been officially unveiled and there's already a lot of debate on the phone's design. Samsung Galaxy S3 has been “designed for humans” to mimic nature, hence the curved lines and the “pebble” form factor.

Although the device comes with a 4.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display, it fits perfectly in hand. However, there are some who already blame Samsung for adding such a large display, which they fear, makes the phone too big to carry.

Samsung GALAXY S3: Photo Gallery

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Android 4.0 ICS Update for Samsung Galaxy S II – SaskTel

SaskTel Rolls Out Android 4.0 ICS Update for Samsung Galaxy S II
Although SaskTel announced about a week ago it expects the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S3 to be available in mid-May, the regional carrier received the update earlier than expected.

The information comes directly from SaskTel’s support site where the carrier notes that is working to obtain the hotly anticipated Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform for several phones. In addition, the operator mentions that this update is now available for the Samsung Galaxy S II.

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Unfortunately, SaskTel customers who own other Android phones will be disappointed by the fact that the carrier confirmed it has not other details on the availability of the update for the rest of the devices in its portfolio.

SaskTel Galaxy S II owners can now upgrade their smartphone to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich via Samsung Kies desktop software. Make sure you have the latest version of Kies before attempting the update.

Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Update for LG Optimus Black

LG Optimus Black Receiving Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread Update at TELUS
TELUS LG Optimus Black has finally received the promised Android 2.3 update, though the smartphone was launched at Koodo Mobile with Gingerbread on board.

It took LG no less than 10 months to bring the Optimus Black to Gingerbread, but the South Korean company already promised another Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Optimus Black will be available in Q2 2012.

Android 2.3.4, Gingerbread,LG Optimus Black
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We doubt that TELUS LG Optimus Black will get the update on schedule but we can always hope that the handset maker plans to redeem itself for the late delivery of previous updates.

Those who wish to upgrade their Optimus Black smartphones purchased via TELUS can do so via LG PC Suite software.

Among the changes added by Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread it worths mentioning the ability to make phone calls over the Internet with VOIP while connected to a Wi-Fi network, as well as improved power management for better battery life and device performance.