How to save memory on Android

Ever tried to install an application on your Android device and got a message that says: “not enough memory to download”? Then it’s high time you cleared some space in your system memory to solve this problem.

The three most effective ways to save memory on an Android device are to remove unwanted apps, to move installed applications to your SD card, and to delete application cache. We’ll show you how simple it is to perform all of these tasks below:

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Euro 2012: Five great soccer apps for Google Chrome

If you’re a soccer fan that goes to work or school every day then no doubt you’re missing a lot of the Euro 2012 tournament.

After yesterday missing the only good thing about the England v France game (the goals) I decided to seek out some plug-ins and apps for Google Chrome to help me make sure I don’t miss any of the action again.

Simply click the title of the app to launch it in the Chrome web store then click the ‘Add to Chrome’ button to install it in the browser. You’ll then be able to launch the app from your Chrome start screen whenever you like.

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The best and worst iOS 6 rumors

Apple’s latest keynote is almost upon us. On Monday 11th June,  CEO Tim Cook will conduct Apple’s traditional mid-year report, which will surely include some interesting news for owners of iOS devices.

Those hoping to see the iPhone 5 are likely to be disappointed, since the new phone is expected to be announced in September. Likewise, you shouldn’t expect to be gawping in awe of the new Apple TV, because this seems to be a project for later, too. So, the biggest announcement outside of Apple’s desktop line-up will be iOS 6.0 (if indeed, that’s what it will be called).

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My wish list of new features for Talking Tom Cat 3

Rightly or wrongly, Talking Tom Cat and its sequel, Talking Tom Cat 2 are two of the most popular mobile apps of recent times. There are millions of people desperate for the release of Talking Tom Cat 3, and while we’re unable to confirm when it will be released, I can tell you what I think should be included in the new version of the talking feline game.

Music making facilities

I love using Songify to make catchy tracks on my Android phone, such as this classic. It would be great if a similar feature could be integrated into the Talking Tom Cat, allowing you to get Tom to sing back the words you speak with a catchy beat behind.
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Best Skype alternatives for Android

Skype for Android offers you a way to make free voice and video calls to other users, and lets you save money on your phone bill by enabling cheap international calls. It’s great when it works, but the latest version of the app is quite buggy. It can drop calls, hang up automatically, fail to log you in, and resize video wrongly, among other problems reported by users.

If you’re fed up of problem calls with Skype then perhaps it’s time you tried a different chat app for Android. There are lots of different applications that let you talk via voice, video and text on your Android phone. Here’s a selection of some of our favorites. All are free to download from Google Play.

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How to remove Facebook timeline

The Facebook timeline is a lot like peanut butter– you either love it or you hate it. If you fall into the second camp then be warned: May 29th is ‘T-day’, the day when your Facebook profile page will change over to the new timeline view – forever!

If you can’t bear to wave goodbye to your old Facebook page then don’t panic: it is possible to remove the Facebook timeline. That’s to say, you can trick your browser into showing the classic Facebook view, without the cover image and date-ordered activity history. This will apply to your profile and those of all of your friends.

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What’s new in PES 2013?

Today we got a sneak preview of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013, following the release of the official debut trailer of the new version of the world’s second best soccer game.

Granted, the sight of Cristiano Ronaldo running along to a flamenco soundtrack doesn’t tell us much about how PES might be able to beat arch rival, FIFA Soccer. Despite the lack of clues in the video, though, there are some things we do know about Pro Evo 2013, based on what we’ve seen on the official PES blog.

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Play ZX Spectrum games

On April 23, 1982, Sir Clive Sinclair introduced the world to the ZX Spectrum – a tiny computer that weighed just over half a kilo and connected directly to the TV.

Today, to celebrate the Speccy’s 30th birthday, we’ll show you how you can relive those magical days (or live them for the first time if you were too young then!)

A brief history of the ZX Spectrum

When it first launched in the UK, the Spectrum cost £125, so allowing for inflation, it would cost £310 (around $500) in today’s money. That’s about the same as an iPad!

Still, at the time it was a much more affordable option than an IBM computer and with its Z80 processor, 48KB of memory, graphics with a palette of 8 colors, and a single channel sound – it was the best system for videogames at the time (at least until the Commodore 64 came out).

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Lift off for Angry Birds Space!

Angry Birds Space logoAngry Birds Space launches today and its popularity already looks set to go intergalactic across mobile and desktop platforms.

The newest title in the Angry Birds series will create a big bang in the mobile gaming world. Angry Birds Space proves to be the best version of Rovio’s über-popular casual game so far, thanks to a new gameplay system based around zero gravity.

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10 apps and games to show off your new iPad

The new iPad (officially titled ‘new iPad’) will be released on the world tomorrow and we’ve been thinking about the apps that will best show off its impressive hardware capabilities.

Of course, we’ll soon see the release of plenty of new apps and games designed to take advantage of the retina display, A5X processor and improved camera specs. But there are already a bunch of great iPad apps and games available that will look stunning on the new tablet.

We’ve already seen some of the new and enhanced applications designed with the New iPad in mind. Check our post from last week for more about iPhoto and the overhauls to GarageBand, iMovie and iWork. But here are our recommendations for what should be the first apps you install on your new iPad:

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