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What is Android -- Devices Types -- No Such Thing as a Free Lunch -- Applications -- Choosing a Provider and Plan -- Apple iPhone and Android Phone Comparison



About Android:


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Android Powered Devices:

The Android powered Mobile Phones, Tablets, Netbooks, and Television Sets are the latest entry in the market for smart devices which provide much more than just being able to make phone calls or send text messages.

As new devices become available we will attempt to look at each new device and provide information. It should be remembered that the choice of any Android Powered Mobile device will be defined as much by the power, design, and functionality as by the best provider of service where you live or travel. Just 12 months ago Sprint and AT&T were not usable in the area where I live but the Sprint service is now great, so always find preferred service provider before deciding on your Android device.


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No Such Thing as a Free Lunch:

As the saying goes, there is no such thing as a free lunch. This saying applies to mobile devices as well as everything else and this applies to Android. In comparison to other mobile devices, Android devices come with free GPS, Maps, Voice, and other applications. These were applications that we would have had to pay extra for the application or usage on other mobile devices. Google gave away very important applications that are core to mobile usage and in order for this to be free, we must allow Google to embed advertisements.

This sentiment applies to other free applications as well. Some companies may provide useful application for free, but will advertise their company at the same time, for example, an insurance company might provide an useful driving application for free but will advertise their company within it.


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Android Applications:

Our Android Applications will only include the Best-In-Class free and commercial applications, but there are thousands if not hundreds of thousands of other applications available. The criteria we will use to evaluate the applications will be the ease of use, cost, and usefulness. Some examples of applications that are free for download include Pac-Man, Twitter, The Weather Channel, and Compass.


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Choosing Your Device Provider and Plan:

The cost of the device and cost of the usage plans can vary between providers, it is always best to consider all options and plans and find the one that fits your needs. If you know that you will barely make phone calls, then consider plans that only include texting or data. But if you know you will be constantly using all of your device's features then it might be better to consider an unlimited plan. Remember to find a provider that has strong coverage in the area where you will be using your device. Keep in mind that many service providers are changing their data plans to a tiered service and even some heavy users of unlimited plans have had their connection speeds severely throttled.


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Apple iPhone and Android Phone Comparison:

These are a few things to consider when comparing Android and Apple devices.


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