Ste Boyd

Chief Editor of DroidHorizon. I own a few different devices at the minute and enjoy writing reviews and sharing what I think is cool. You can often find me playing Playstation 4 or sprawled across the couch with headphones on (maybe with a nice beer or gin & tonic in-hand)

Contacts Notification. App review

This application allows you to set up to six contacts that will appear in a notification in the notification bar. From there, you can call, message, email and many other things, without exiting your running application. You can choose to show a menu, direct dial or direct message for each contact.   Believe it or not, people actually use their phones to make calls! That’s crazy talk, in...[Read More]

[APP] App Lock- Added Security For Your Device

    I’ve been on the fence about securing my device.  On the one hand, of course I want security.  But on the other hand, I want convenience.  Think about how many times a day we check our devices.  For me, that could be a hundred times or more!  Sometimes, a main lockscreen just gets in the way.  App Lock allows you to lock individual apps.     Sometimes I let others use...[Read More]

[Accessory] Poetic Slimline Case | Nexus 7

          Those of you looking for a slim and sexy case may want to check this one out.  Poetic recently updated it’s Slimline series cases for the Google Nexus 7 slate and it’s evident that they’ve been listening to the consumer because this product is absolutely wonderful.  I think you’ll agree.  I grabbed mine off Amazon for $15.    For starters,...[Read More]

xkcd – Simple Comic Viewer.

Browse through the whole gallery of xkcd comics with ease using gestures like swipe or pinch to zoom. Optimized design for different screen sizes including tablets. Jump directly to comics and share them with an App of your choice.   Cute little application this for viewing comic strips. A certain sense of humor will be needed as some can be a bit geeky but fear not, a description is availabl...[Read More]

[App] Music Remote – Control Your Stereo With Your Android Device

One of the great things about Android is the ever evolving, open, and increasingly easy ways to connect everything we use on a daily basis. This has become a major selling point for the platform, and there are so many apps that lend to this. Some apps shine and actually make our lives a bit simpler; the way it should be.  For example, have you ever wished you could use your Android device as a rem...[Read More]

Big News

A simple, clean and cool unofficial Google Reader client, Big News. With a beautiful widget, fast synchronization, Big News provides a happy reading experience to you. Features: – Beautiful transparent widget – Customizations of widget – Fast sync   Even your Granny can read it? That makes me Laugh Out Load. That’s like a tagline I’d use. This is basically a widg...[Read More]

7×7, Game Review

7×7 is a new puzzle game inspired by classic 5 or more. It’s easy to grasp and very addictive. Make horizontal, vertical or diagonal rows of the same color by dragging pieces across the board and get points and power ups! Try it out and you won’t be able to stop playing it! If you like simple to learn but tough to master games. This could be for you. 7×7 grid. (49 squares, no need for a ...[Read More]

MyEffects – Photo Editor

MyEffects is the first image editing app with unlimited image Effects! There’s no predefined effect, you create your own effects using your imagination and creativity! Say goodbye to hours spent searching for the perfect effect, just a tap on your device you’ll create a unique effect using the MyEffects Generator! You can Generate a random effect, each time it will create a unique effe...[Read More]

DashClock Widget, Review

DashClock is a replacement lock screen clock widget for Android 4.2+. It also exposes additional status items called extensions. The widget comes bundled with extensions that give you instant access to: • Your current local weather, • Missed calls and unread text messages, • Your next calendar appointment, • Unread Gmail inbox or priority inbox conversations, • Your next scheduled alarm, Built for...[Read More]

Nexus4 Charging Orb available in the US

 Sure is pretty…. The Nexus4 was released in December and one if it’s main selling features was the wireless charging capabilities. We all are fully aware of the stock fiasco for the phone and official bumper but it now looks like supply is meeting demand, hopefully not too late, and the orb can be ordered if you’re in the US now, with a week shipping. No idea about other countri...[Read More]

Vector, Game Review.

Vector offers… – Arcade gameplay, – Astoundingly lifelike Parkour-inspired moves, – 30+ awesome, challenging levels, – Quick to learn, challenging to master, If you like challenging games with a high polish, incredible animations, fluid and precise responsiveness. Vector could be the game for you. Gameplay & Story Vector is an exciting, arcade-style game featuring...[Read More]

Guns 4 Hire, Review

There are an estimated SEVEN BILLION people on Earth, a HUNDRED MILLION black market weapons, TEN MILLION bad guys, and against it all… FOUR ass-kicking, money-hungry mercs! Command the toughest squad in the world while taking on crime lords and corrupt dictators in this ruthless bullet-fest! When no one else can help, it’s time to call in… GUNS 4 HIRE!! GET IN. WRECK IT. GET PAI...[Read More]