Rithvik, Author at Droid Life

Humble Bundle 9 Gets Three New Apps — Savant: Ascent, Syder Arcade, and The Shivah

Rithvik April 9, 2014 3

If you are not familiar with Humble Bundle, users can buy a group of games for a lower-than-market price, all while helping app developers and a selected charity out. Its latest incarnation, Humble Bundle 9, already had six great titles to boast, but is now...

Dropbox Announces Carousel, a Redone Gallery for All Your Life’s Memories

Rithvik April 9, 2014 28

Hot on the heels of Dropbox's Mailbox announcement for Android, we're now learning of the announcement of Carousel. Dropbox is trying to provide users with a gallery "for all the photos and videos from your life," combining pictures on your phone with pictures...

Pocket Updated to Version 5.4 With Immersive Mode Support, Tweaked Layout

Rithvik April 8, 2014 17

If you have received an update to Android 4.4 "Kit Kat," you know that most apps have not yet taken advantage of the "Immersive Mode" feature that lets users hide their notification and navigation areas and use apps in true full-screen. One of the greatest...

Sony Xperia Z2 Camera Ranked Above Nokia 808 Pureview, Better Than All Other Smartphones Tested

Rithvik April 8, 2014 62

If you have been looking for a great camera in a smartphone, Sony's Xperia Z2 may be up to snuff. According to tests conducted by DxO Labs, the 20.7MP BSI CMOS sensor is no slouch whatsoever, taking the highest score ever for a mobile device in their camera...

United Airlines App Gets Redesign in Latest Update, New Features Also to be Found

Rithvik April 8, 2014 17

If you have used the United Airlines app in the past, you have seen the nasty Gingerbread-esque interface. Finally, it has come time for change. United Airlines today has announced a redesign, bringing the app back up to speed with Android 4.4 Kit Kat. Along...

YouTube Live Streaming Now Available on Chromecast, Desktop Only for Now

Rithvik April 8, 2014 16

Ever wanted to watch The Droid Life Show live on your big screen? Even after the release of Chromecast, it's been fairly tedious due to the limitation on live video streaming from YouTube. We now know that that's about to change, as desktop streaming of live...

Trade in a Working Smartphone at Target, Grab the Samsung Galaxy S5 for Just $99.99

Rithvik April 7, 2014 81

Not sure if you want to purchase a Galaxy S5 this Friday? This offer from Target Mobile may be able to sway you. With an eligible smartphone trade-in, you'll be able to net $100 toward an on-contract Galaxy S5 handset on Verizon, AT&T, or Sprint. The offer...

Livestream Launches Google Glass App, Broadcast Video Live From Your Point of View

Rithvik April 7, 2014 7

Users of Livestream, one of the Internet's largest live broadcasting giants, you are now clear to purchase a pair of Google Glass. Though it isn't the first of its kind on the wearable platform, Livestream's newly-released Glass application puts powerful tools...