Yesterday, I posted five ways you’re not making the most of your Android device. My posts on some useful apps for lawyers, this one on 5 unknown apps I can’t live without, and my 5 must have apps, are popular landing spots. Now, I want to give you the 12 apps I immediately install on my phone or tablet. This list… Continue Reading
5 Ways You’re Not Getting the Most Out of Your Android Device
You’re in the big game now. You just got your new Android device, you’re checking emails, stocks, and sports scores, and “this is the best thing ever.” Overall, you’re satisfied. The Android phone is faster than your BlackBerry, “cooler” than your flip phone, and you can finally see what’s on your big screen. You’re officially in mobile… Continue Reading
Newsletter Giveaway Winners
Sorry for the extended delay. I’m sure those who knew about the giveaway were anxiously awaiting an answer. Of course, other activities drew my time. For the millions (thousands? hundreds? tens?) of other readers, here’s what you missed: Why yes, that is an ultra-exclusive giveaway (with a grammatical error, argh!). So, if you’re not a newsletter… Continue Reading
Top Five Android Phones I’d Buy Today
Moving to Android is perhaps one of the best decisions you can make to better you law practice. David Chanin is one such attorney who wants to be numbered among the best. David’s looking to switch from BlackBerry to a new smartphone with more power and reliability. David wonders what’s the best option for someone… Continue Reading
Android App Review: The Simpsons: Tapped Out
Where were you on December 17, 1989? If you were me, at 12, almost 13 years old, you gathered with a few friends to watch the very first episode of a prime time cartoon, The Simpsons. Sure, we’d seen cartoons before with the likes of Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, and Foghorn Leghorn, but they aired on Saturday… Continue Reading
How to: Disable Bloatware in Android 4.1+
Recently, another “Sezzer” queried that s/he was sheepish about accepting the upgrade prompt on a new device. The fear, as the Sezzer explained, stemmed from the fact that the member didn’t want the wireless carrier’s bundle of additional “bloatware.” Unfortunately for consumers, bloatware is very lucrative for cell phone carriers and manufacturers. To combat bloatware on… Continue Reading
Weekly News Round-up: What You May Have Missed in the World of Android
We’re just a few short days away from Google I/O, where we’re hopefully going to hear more about the possible merger of Android and Chrome. Google I/O will happen in San Francisco on May 15-17. Still want to attend? Too bad. I/O 2013 sold out quickly. California personal injury lawyer, Mitch Jackson posted this great… Continue Reading
Android App Review: Papyrus
I desperately want a good note-taking app for Android. Sure, we have Evernote, Google Keep, and a smattering of half-decent, usable handwriting apps. What we don’t have though, is a good one. I mean a really good one. But what does a really good note-taking app look like? Well, Papyrus (free; plus) gets close. Here on this blog, I’ve certainly offered my… Continue Reading
Talking Client Management at Small Firm Innovation
One thing I try to do is contribute to others’ blogs or topics, especially Attorney at Work and Small Firm Innovation. You can check out my Small Firm Innovation posts, or my Attorney at Work posts. Both blogs are great resources for attorneys. Usually my posts are tech/Android related, but today, my “spring cleaning” post… Continue Reading
Androids Eclipse Apples
For the first time ever, Android tablet sales are more than iPad. Android tablets accounted for 56.5 percent of 2013 Q1 sales. The table shows worldwide tablet growth, but also reflects Android’s 56.5% share of the tablet market. I’m impressed by the year-over-year growth of Android (247.5%) and Windows (700%). I would expect Windows’… Continue Reading