Android Tips and Tricks, the Ultimate Guide

How to: Turn on Wi-Fi on an Android Device [Beginners’ Guide]

Tim August 8, 2012 100

You just got your new Android smartphone home and are ready to connect to your home network, but how do you do it? It's pretty simple really and can be accomplished with the touch of a few buttons. Standard Method: 1. First, head into the Settings menu of...

How To: Set up Google’s Two-Step Authenticator Application

Tim August 7, 2012 100

With the story of the Wired writer who had his entire digital life wiped out this weekend by hackers taking center stage this week, we figured now would be a good time to make sure all of you are taking the proper steps to ensure your online safety. Google's...

Tip: Google’s Device Art Generator is a Great Way to Show Off Home Screens

Kellen August 2, 2012 100

Yesterday, the Android frame generator graduated into official status and is now known as the Device Art Generator. It's a tool for app developers to use when taking screenshots of their apps and then displaying them in a visually pleasing manner. As of today,...

Participate in Google+ Hangouts on Your Nexus 7, Using a Zombie Hand

Kellen July 30, 2012 100

Throughout last week, Google released a series of videos to highlight some of the main software features of the Nexus 7. They talked about the Google app suite, how to set up your home screen, and of course, how to use Google Play. In this latest video, the...

Google Wallet Hacked to Work on Verizon’s Galaxy S3

Kellen July 30, 2012 100

In case you were wondering, Google Wallet is blocked from Verizon's Galaxy S3 just like it was on the Galaxy Nexus. Big Red has their own mobile NFC payment system on the way, called Isis, and would rather you wait to turn your life over to one. Oh wait, they...

Google Introduces “Handwrite” for Mobile Searches

Kellen July 26, 2012 100

Moments ago, Google unwrapped their latest search feature called Handwrite. Once enabled on your mobile device, you can search for items by writing them out on your screen with a finger. As you can see in the screen shot above, the search works just as would...

How to: Customize the Lock Screen Text App on the DROID RAZR

Kellen July 23, 2012 100

When Ice Cream Sandwich finally arrived for the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX, a new lock screen came along for the ride. Aside from the unlock option, this new lock screen had shortcuts to 3 different apps: camera, phone, and text messaging. Now, in most 3rd...

How to: Fix Screen Lifting Issue on the Nexus 7

Kellen July 18, 2012 100

Earlier today, we wrote about Nexus 7 orders that were arriving and then having screen lifting or separating issues. At first, we assumed it had to do with an adhesive not being properly applied or wearing out, but several users were able to take the back off...