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Comment: In defence of Android

Leigh D. StarkSeptember 28, 2015

Over the weekend, I had quite a few people ask me about a piece on why going to Android was a less than pleasant experience for the tech editor of the SMH, and if this was a death knell for Android. “Of course not,” I replied, because there’s more than one side to this story....

Flow imagines a home screen that’s all about your life

Leigh D. StarkJanuary 20, 2015

Android may not have the ecosystem where the games land first, but it does let you change the look and feel of a phone to make it match your life, with loads of customisation options, and if you’re particularly social, a new style of presenting the Android home screen may be suited just for you....

Changing the face of Android: how to make a smartphone look different

Leigh D. StarkAugust 14, 2014

Tired of how your Android phone looks? No worries, because with a few simple clicks, you can fix that and make it look special. ...

Nexus comes to more handsets as Google’s Now Launcher goes to all Androids

Leigh D. StarkAugust 4, 2014

If the idea of a pure Google phone grabs you, but not necessarily the hardware in any of the Nexus models, let alone the need to buy a new phone, you can now bring some of that Google experience to your own Android....

Aviate Android launcher leaves invite only, now available to all

Leigh D. StarkJune 24, 2014

One of the best parts about owning an Android phone is that you can change the look of the home screen whenever you want, and if the look of your Samsung, Sony, HTC, or LG is getting you down, it might be time to try something else....

Surprise: Nokia makes an Android launcher, and here’s what it’s like

Leigh D. StarkJune 20, 2014

Nearly every manufacturer has tried Android in some way, every manufacturer except Apple, that is, and while Nokia’s X series may not be ready for prime time in Australia, it does have a launcher that you can try on your phone....

GadgetGuy’s Guide to Smartphones in 2014

Leigh D. StarkMarch 14, 2014

When it comes to smartphone shopping, Australians are spoiled for choice. There are loads of top products out there, but how do you pick something that’s right for you?...

Aviate makes Android more about where you are

Leigh D. StarkAugust 2, 2013

Every so often, we see a new way to look at mobile operating systems, and this week is one of those times, as we've been given a taste of Aviate, a home screen replacement for Android that changes based on where you are....

Facebook Home remodels Android’s homescreen for you

Leigh D. StarkApril 5, 2013

Rumours have been circulating that Facebook would be launching a new phone in the near future, and while that day is here, it's not a phone the Australians will get to see, but rather a new look for Android phones....

Chameleon shows an organised Android tablet home screen is possible

Leigh D. StarkSeptember 25, 2012

We're big fans of tablets, but most of the Android slates we've seen haven't really differentiated themselves for the way they looked on a software level. While Google has evolved the Android platform on phones, it still doesn't feel amazing on tablets, but at least one developer is working on a solution....

Jumping ship: how to go from iPhone to Android

Leigh D. StarkJuly 5, 2012

One of the things we've heard from readers lately is that they're ready to make a switch from their iPhones, with many heading to big screen Androids. So how do you go about doing this: how do you make the jump from Apple to Android?...

How to make an iClone for less than $20

Leigh D. StarkNovember 25, 2011

Despite calls for Apple to make a super-cheap iPhone, we still only have mid-range and premium offerings. You can, however, find some really cheap Android devices, so we wondered just how much extra would it cost to turn one into an iClone?...