Edited on Dec. 7, 2018: It is common knowledge amongst my friends that I am a Linux gadget freak, especially in regards to mobile phones. I have been using Linux-based mobile phones for nearly 14 years now. I was an early fan of the Motorola Linux phones owning 4 of them along the way. I have owned 3 iPhones in the past before selling them and one Windows Mobile-based … [Read more...] about My Linux Phones (from 2005 – present)
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Waiting for the OnePlus Two
Well, I am eagerly waiting for the replacement for my Samsung Note 4. It seems that my replacement will be the OnePlus website Two which is set to be released on July 27th. According to the OnePlus blog, there just be a final "teaser" of phone specs today. So far I have not seen it. As many users, I am anticipating the release of the phone but most likely I will not be able … [Read more...] about Waiting for the OnePlus Two
Samsung Note 4 Woes
Well, actually just a few woes since I upgraded to the last version of 5.0.1 on my Samsung Note 4. Overall, I am happy about the update but I am having two issues. First, the fingerprint reader. Well, since I am always in the gym, there is a tendency of the reader not working when my thumb gets worked on. I use the "hook grip" when I workout and sometimes even have to … [Read more...] about Samsung Note 4 Woes
Lollipop 5.0.1 and Samsung Note 4 (9106w) China Unicom
If you bought a China Unicom Samsung Note 4 Model 9106w, then most likely you have had to root your phone just to use Google Play. This definitely can create some anxiety for those who are not used to rooting phones. If you want to upgrade to Android 5.0.1 Lollipop, for some it may be better to trade in your phone for a local version. For the rest, it just means going … [Read more...] about Lollipop 5.0.1 and Samsung Note 4 (9106w) China Unicom
2048 – My Favorite Android Game at the moment
Well, my students got me addicted to 2048. I started playing this game app last weekend. I saw many of my students playing it but never understood why they liked it so much. I did not really take notice until I read some articles about American parents complaining about the new Common Core Math Curriculum. In short, this curriculum makes students solve math problems similar … [Read more...] about 2048 – My Favorite Android Game at the moment