How did you enjoy your extra hour of sleep thanks to the end of daylight-saving time? Now that you’re well rested, it’s time to try and win some sweet Android swag. Last week we were giving away three cool Android hats and today we’re going to announce the lucky winners, as well as give you a chance to win some new swag.
We simply love wallpapers. They’re one of the first changes we make to our Android devices and often represent our moods, interests, or wicked alter egos. They’re as unique as the individuals who use them and while some people pick one and stick with it, others change them more often than a teenager’s Facebook status. Each day we’re going to feature a free wallpaper for you to download and use on your Android device. Depending on your device, you may want to use your favorite photo editing software to resize the image for a better fit. Once that’s done, apply and enjoy. Your home screen can thank us later. Cheers!
For those of you who have been around since the early days of Android, you surely remember the days of pure Samsung hate. I never thought it possible, but they have truly turned things around. They have become my favorite Android smartphone manufacturer, and judging by the numbers, I’d say millions of you feel the same. Samsung seems to be the only company getting it right, and that’s never been more evident than with their Galaxy S III.
Among all the great new features introduced in Android 4.2, is a lesser known hero: Bouncer. Bouncer is the automated malware scanning system that Google introduced back in February. Its mains function is to analyze any app or new developer account uploaded to the Google Play store for known malware, spyware, or just plain bad behavior. In Android 4.2, Google has expanded the role of Bouncer, allowing him to keep tabs on apps you just insist on side-loading.
For those of you who enjoy some light reading on your Android tablet, Google is having a 50% off sale on select magazine subscriptions. Not a bad deal, especially for those of you thinking about picking up the Galaxy Nexus 10. Reading magazines on that amazingly crisp 2560 x 1600 high-resolution display (300 ppi) should be candy to your eyes. Of course, they’ll be just as enjoyable for those of you sporting a Nexus 7 or any other Android tablet.
