About Vincent Messina
Android 4.0+ Tip: Send a Quick Text Response to a Caller Before Sending Them to Voicemail
January 20, 2013 | Vincent MessinaDid you know you can send a quick text response to callers before declining their call? This feature has been around for bit now and usually comes standard in Android devices running Android 4.0+, but if you’re new to Android and wondering what I’m talking about, then read on. Read More
How To: Extend the Life of Your Android Device’s Battery
January 19, 2013 | Vincent MessinaOver the past years, our mobile devices have advanced well beyond our expectations. The rapid evolution from simple mobile phone to powerful mobile computing device has given rise to the Swiss Army Knife of technology — small enough to fit in your pocket, yet powerful enough to complete any task. While mobile technology has advanced by leaps and bounds, the batteries powering them have failed to keep up — leaving mobile users with few solutions. Read More
Amazon Wireless Drops Price of AT&T LG Optimus G to $49.99 [Deal Alert]
January 18, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you’re interested in filling your life with more G’s, then you might want to take a look at the AT&T LG Optimus G 4G. Right now, on Amazon Wireless, new customers willing to sign a 2-year contract can pick up the LG Optimus G for half the price they’d pay over at AT&T. Read More
Android 4.0+ tip: How to Easily View and Manage Data Usage
January 18, 2013 | Vincent MessinaAs you all know, data has become a high commodity these days and every MB counts. That’s why Google decided to throw users a bone by including some great data management tools in Android 4.0. Today I’m going to show you how to use those tools to help stay in control of your data and keep your hard earned money out of the hands of the, well… you know. Read More
First End-User Friendly Release of XBMC for Android now Available
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe XBMC team is proud to announce that after months of hard work, they’ve finally put together and released a version of XBMC for Android that should be fully functional on pretty much any Android device. Read More
For the Fourth Time, Google Tops Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for – Apple… Nowhere to be Found
January 17, 2013 | Vincent Messina“Hey Apple,” I guess it’s true what they say: “money can’t buy employee happiness.” Okay, that’s not exactly how the saying goes, but you get my point. For the fourth time, Google has topped the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for while the Cupertino cash cow is nowhere to be found. Read More
Amazon Wireless Drops the Price of the DROID DNA to $99 With new 2-Year Contract
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaIf you were thinking about picking up the HTC DROID DNA on Verizon, you might want to consider purchasing it via Amazon Wireless. The company known for its deals has once again managed to shame Verizon’s prices by offering the DROID DNA for a mere $99. Read More
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 to Debut at Mobile World Congress 2013
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaThe guys over at SamMobile have uncovered information on an upcoming Note device referred to as GT-N5100. It appears the GT-N5100 will be the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and is expected to debut at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Read More
The Race to a Billion: Android Predicted to Reach 1 Billion Users well Before iOS
January 17, 2013 | Vincent MessinaWith 2013 in full swing, Horace Dediu of Aysmco takes another look at which platforms are leading the pack in the race to a billion. While Horace includes a plethora of platforms, we’ll take a close look at the two we’re most concerned about: Android and iOS. Read More