Troubles of being an Android junkie pt.1

So I'm finding myself in a dilemma. Being the nut that I am with my devices (flashing new ROMs and customising rather often), I'm frequently approached by friends who are impressed by my "technical aptitude", and who want me to unlock and root their devices.

An old Chrome OS inspired homescreen

I've told them on a number of occasions that I could do it for them, and that for the most part - it would be a simple matter of following instructions properly, and it really isn't as challenging as it's made out to be (especially in the case for two friends who have a Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus). Yet they all continue to remain adamant that I am the only person qualified to do the job, and do it right. 

I believe their apprehension stems from either fear or laziness – though it’s mostly both.

Some thoughts on reports that Sony plan to focus solely on premium handsets

Is this potential move by Sony what they need to elevate and propel their brand towards the future? I'm not entirely convinced.

Source: CNet

To anyone who is an avid follower of all things Android news, the reports that Sony Mobile may be looking towards maintaining a high-end handset line – in turn ditching its budget handsets is nothing new. What I thought I’d do here was examine why this move may prove to be detrimental for Sony Mobile.

Getting through the Niceties

Android: how many ways can I express thy love for thee?

Romanticism aside,

I may not be the most die-hard fan of Android, to the point where I develop apps or custom ROMs, kernels or even themes (though I’ve tried the latter and bit off more than I could chew), but I, like many others out there find an uncontrollable thrill and desire to tinker with, and customise my devices – and it’s the open source nature of Android that infects our being.

Who’d have thought one little green robot could have birthed a new generation of tech junkies who live and breathe Android? That an already blooming iOS market which had established itself would soon be overrun by a horde of Android users, with the very essence of the OS coursing through their veins, underscoring every consumer’s fundamental right: choice.

This is not a fan blog – it’s anything Android. Covering news, OS and ROM updates, app reviews, ideas for homescreen customisation and more, because like the OS, the world of Android is multifaceted, and its users’ lives are shaped by all that is offered on their mobile handsets.