4 Hidden Secrets of Android - Android Q&A

Jayce shares some of the hidden secrets of our Android!

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[MisterKenny]

5th secret: if you push the power button you can turn on your phone! 

[JayceBroda]

For the vast majority of Android users, these are new. 

[vidhat]

wtf was this?? EVERYONE KNEW THIS ALREADY

[JayceBroda]

Think bigger. There was a huge hint at the end. How can the next big thing be curved displays, waterproofing, or Project Ara if we will do away with smartphones altogether? Post your best answer after finding all 3 clues. We will announce the winner this week! Good luck people.

[KFlo]

You do realize you dont have to side load the GEL anymore right?

[awesomeferret]

The "next big leap forward in the world of mobile technology" is smart-watches.

[damesdamo]

Batteries that last very long + A new battery system that can recharge your phone from vibration or even a

[JBCJackson]

So happy with my oneplus. Lol its like second priority for updates

[Slowdr]

It's been a while since Google officially launched the Google Experience Launcher for everyone running 4.1+, and the new Google camera is also available from 4.4+

[benwood]

On the first one there is this amazing technical breakthrough called a screenshot.

[kirbster]

What would be really helpful is a video explaining the amount of data different things use because I get different answers about the same thing: e.g. videos, browsing, twitter.

[baadnewz]

Question My new Z2 seems to be draining the battery extremely fast. I called sony and they gave several steps to follow like disabling updates from Google services and software repairs. My phone still seems to be burning about 6% of battery when checking emails and playing with the ui and getting used to it. Is this normal?

[jaysonbiasura]

Hey jayz.. Is it possible to use your android phone a bootable device on windows for istalling some certain apps

[MsBlobz]

I think that Jayce is referring to the expected 64 bit processor and 4 GB of ram in the upcoming nexus device. This means that Android will have to become a 64 bit platform which will be a giant leap towards making Android closer to computers.

[hereticbastardz]

This video made me realize I know too much of Android, I am a freaking geek, I need some time away from Android-related websites. I'll comeback when the next nexus is released.

[scottjanse]

A "smartphone" integrated into something like a contact lense, basically Augmented Reality more advanced.

[adirmugrabi]

the biggest secret is:
Android has Widgets!

[faisalmohammad]

This was a useful video from you in a while...

[rstik]

1. location-based wifi always ON in power Management, avoid bad connections in wifi advanced settings. 4G always ON 100% coverage in Estonia. 4.4.4 stock kitkat launcher with L homebuttons ;-) Sony Z1

[intangible]

to switch your connection type you don't have to go to settings. just tap the icon in quick settings. Using CM 11. it should work on most stock Android.