5 Reasons Why Android Devices Are Still Better Than iPhone

There has always been a comparison between Android devices and Apple’s iPhone. Although, many people rate iPhone above Android phones, there are certain things Android phones do far better than iPhone.

The 5 amazing Android apps you’ve probably never heard of

Even Android’s own fans acknowledge that Google Play’s app store needs a lot of improvement when it comes to discovering new apps put out by small developers. With that in mind, we’ve decided to point out some terrific new Android apps that you’ve probably never heard of before, as recommended by members of Reddit’s Android community. Below you’ll find 10 of the most promising little-used Android apps we’ve found alongside brief descriptions and pricing information for each.

 

Reverse Dictionary

Ever have a word on the tip of your tongue that you just couldn’t remember no matter hard you try? Well of course you have, but now Reverse Dictionary is here to help you out. All you have to do is type a description of the word that you want to use and the app will bring up a bunch of different suggestions for what word you could be looking for. So for instance, if you type in “small business owner,” Reverse Dictionary will give you suggestions such as “entrepreneur” and “proprietor.”

Price: $1.15

Lockscreen Shortcuts Pro

 There’s no reason you shouldn’t be able to access your favorite apps from your lock screen if you don’t want to and Lockscreen Shortcuts gives you the power to do just that by letting you add up to 15 customizable app shortcuts to your lock screen. The app will only work with devices that let you add widgets to your lock screen, however, so you may want to make sure that your device is compatible before downloading it.

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Price: $0.99

App Dialer

If you’re a compulsive app downloader who has trouble organizing everything you’ve installed on your phone then you may want to consider using App Dialer, which lets you “dial up” any apps you have by using a classic phone dialer that brings up apps for you based on the first few numbers you type in. So for instance, if you click on “2″ and “4,” which both contain the letters “C” and “H,” App Dialer will guess that you may be trying to bring up the Chrome browser. The app will prioritize apps by how often you use them so you should be able to quickly access all your favorites without having to dig through folders.

Price: Free, with optional in-app purchases

SuperBeam PRO

SuperBeam PRO promises to be the quickest and easiest way to zip large files quickly from one Android device to another. The app lets you pair two Android devices using NFC, QR Code Scanning or a manual sharing key, after which you can transfer files between them with Wi-Fi direct. The PRO version is preferable to the free version because it gets rid of ads and it gives you access to manual sharing keys that will help you transfer files to devices that don’t come with NFC connectivity.

Price: $1.99

Smart IR Remote

This looks like one of the most impressive remote control apps we’ve seen yet on a smartphone. Developed by Color Tiger, this is an IR universal remote app that covers a whopping 700,000 different remotes and lets you use your Android device serve as your one remote control for your TV, set-top box, stereo and much, much more. The app is significantly more expensive than any of the other apps we’ve featured here but if you’re tired of having a basket full of remote controls whose batteries you constantly have to replace, then Smart IR Remote might definitely be worth your time.

Price: $6.99

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BBM FOR ANDROID & IPHONE IS NOW AVAILABLE

According to a press release from Blackberry, bbm for android and iphone would be released in a few hours. Users of android devices and iphone are to go to their respective stores to download it.
Below is the official statement from blackberry:

This is the news you've been waiting for! I am thrilled to tell you that we are about to officially resume our rollout of BBM for Android and iPhone customers around the globe!*

In the next few hours, people will start seeing BBM in Google Play, the App Store and in select Samsung App Stores – where it will be free to download.

The demand for BBM on Android and BBM on iPhone continues to be amazing. About six million people signed up for information about BBM at BBM.com.

As you know, in just seven hours, about one million Android users were using the unreleased version of BBM for Android.

What you don't know is that more than one million people have found creative ways to "side load" BBM on their iPhone. This is incredible.

To help manage this unprecedented pent up demand for BBM, we are implementing a simple line-up system to ensure a smooth roll out.

Here's how it is going to work…

Roll Out Details:

1. Download BBM – the easiest way is to visit BBM.com from your Android or iPhone browser*

2. Once you install the app, open it, and enter your email address to hold your spot in line

3. We will email you as soon as you reach the front of the line and can start using BBM

If you are among the millions that took the time to sign up at BBM.com , you can start using BBM immediately without waiting in line.

* If you didn't sign up in advance, don't worry – we are focused on moving millions of customers through the line as fast as possible.

Our team of developers and engineers has been working around the clock to bring you BBM – and make some upgrades while we're at it – and some incredible work has been done.

I look forward to sharing more of this with you here, on Inside BlackBerry, soon.

For updates on how quickly the line is moving you can follow @BBM on
Twitter.

*Samsung customers in Sub-Sahara Africa can download BBM today from the Samsung Apps store.

iPhone and other Android users in Africa will be able to download the app in three days' time.

BlackBerry introduces new phone, Blackberry Z30 ( 5-inch display)

The company on Wednesday introduced the BlackBerry Z30, a new model that features a 5-inch display, stereo speakers, a bigger battery, and the latest version of its BlackBerry 10 operating system. The Z30, which was previously known as the BlackBerry A10 when it was in development, and which CEO Thorsten Heins has alluded to, is the company’s newest flagship smartphone, occupying the tier above the Z10 and Q10. The Z30 comes as BlackBerry is actively “exploring strategic alternatives,” which is business-speak for looking for a buyer. Speculation has ranged from partnerships and joint ventures to the company getting broken up into pieces that would be more palatable for purchase. Concerns have mounted on BlackBerry’s viability after a brutal first quarter, which saw a disappointing number of BlackBerry 10 devices sold. The company reports its fiscal second-quarter results next week. Reports of layoffs have only exacerbated those fears. Indeed, despite a buzz-filled launch and early positive impressions, BlackBerry got swallowed up by the flood of other high-profile smartphone launches, including the Samsung Galaxy S4. The announcement comes as Apple is prepared to release iOS 7, and will launch the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S on Friday. As such, it’s no surprise that BlackBerry is choosing a more low-key format to introduce the Z30, one that doesn’t involve a major press conference spanning multiple global locations, like the Z10 launch, or even at its developer conference, like the Q5. BlackBerry appears to be taking a cue from the trend to go bigger with screen size, pioneered by Samsung and its Galaxy Note franchise. The Z30 features a 5-inch Super AMOLED display, as well as “top-of-the-line components,” including a 1.7-gigahertz processor and quad-core graphics. The phone also features a larger 2,880 mAh battery, which it boasts is the largest put into a BlackBerry, which gets 25 hours of mixed use. Other additions include stereo speakers and Paratek Antenna technology that it said would dynamically tune the reception and provide a better connection in low-signal areas. On the software side, the Z30 will come with BlackBerry 10.2, which features an enhanced Hub that prioritizes certain contacts and messages, a new notification system with BlackBerry Messenger, and the ability to have icons on the lock screen for better messages and notifications. BB 10.2 will be available to existing BlackBerrys starting mid-October. The Z30 will launch at select carriers and retailers in the U.K. and the Middle East starting next week, with other regions coming ahead of the holiday season. The Canadian carriers will release their availability dates “shortly,” and details for a U.S. release would come soon, according to a representative.