2.1

The increasing impact of malware on smartphones means that many users need protection software. Webroot Security & Antivirus performs the necessary functions of a malware protection program and is easy to operate, even for beginning smartphone users.

The program is available for free, but there is an upgrade available to a premium version with additional features for $19.99 per year. Download and installation through the Google Play store completed as expected, although there is a lengthy user agreement that needs to be accepted in order to run the program. The main screen, which provides an overview of the phone'… Read more

Passing time playing games with your smartphone or tablet requires applications that are quick to learn and fun. Temple Run's excellent graphics and easy-yet-satisfying gameplay make it a good option for casual gamers.

Temple Run comes as a free application, but payment is required for additional power-ups. Installation through the Google Play store completed quickly, and there were no log-ins required to play the game. The startup menu's graphics are well designed, as are those for the game, itself. The selection to start a new game was easy to find and well labeled. In terms of play, the … Read more

Users who know a lot about pop culture may look for a game to test their knowledge. Icon Pop Quiz is well thought out, but its bugs and gameplay are problematic.

Even though it's available for free, Icon Pop Quiz requires coins for certain features, which can be purchased in batches. Despite being available through the Google Play store, the application took a long time to download. While the graphics in the menus were well designed, they were not intuitive. As a result, the lack of any user instructions was a problem. The constant presence of pop-up ads made … Read more

Users acquiring applications from outside sources may have problems with the installation process on older Android devices. Unlike in newer versions of Android, in which the operating system automatically installs an APK file, in older versions another application is needed to start the installation process. Apps Installer for Android provides this service in a clear and comprehensive way.

Apps Installer for Android downloads instantly. The program is very light and functions well. The user interface is very basic, though. On large, high-definition screens the graphics appear pixelated and washed out. After an application has been saved on an SD card … Read more

A recent trend in the Android Play Store seems to be puzzle games, especially those that involve guessing words based on pictures. Combining ideas from Charades and Hangman, 4 Pics 1 Word: What's The Word keeps the user coming back for more. It is challenging yet easy enough to play, and it functions smoothly.

4 Pics 1 Word: What's The Word displays a light gray background with vibrant and clear graphics. The basic rules of this game are quite simple: Four full-color pictures occupy the top half of the screen. These four images have something in common. Below … Read more

There are two types of people in the world -- those who keep all their old warranty receipts stored in one place and those who couldn't find those old receipts for all the replacements in the world. That's why an app like Warrybook is so enticing. Promising a solution for lost or expired warranties, WarryBook digitizes the warranty and receipt tracking process for your big purchases right on your phone.

The app's interface is crowded with nine buttons on the home page. However, as you dig deeper, you'll find that it is anything but cluttered. While … Read more

Can't get enough of Bejeweled? This Match 3 game will feel very familiar and very fun. Jewel Quest 2 offers dozens of levels of gem-matching fun that you're sure to enjoy. The only downside is the mediocre graphics the app sports.

If you've played any of the popular matching games on Android, you know the drill by now. You move the gems until three or more match and explode. In Jewel Quest 2, you're trying to make a series of coins slide down so you can grab them. There are some bombs and other goodies hidden … Read more

With so many puzzle games available in the Google Play store, it can be hard to find one that is both entertaining and challenging. What's the Picture? meets both requirements. Its fast gameplay and mind-boggling puzzles promise to keep users entertained for hours.

What's the Picture? installs very fast and easy. Users will find the interface quite intuitive and well designed. It features large colorful text and high contrast icons. The festive feel to the game adds to the enjoyment. The game, itself, is very stable and uses very little resources. It starts up quickly every time and … Read more

Board games and card games are a lot of fun, but tracking the score is sometimes harder than it should be. One poor player is tasked with jotting down every scoring play, adding up the scores, and making sure it remains accurate. ScoreTable attempts to simplify and streamline the scoring process with an attractive, easy-to-use iPad app. For the most part, it works as advertised, with only a handful of small issues.

The concept is very simple and the clean interface reflects that with only two choices to select a score table to start (one button for the game "… Read more