Android Tips and Tricks, the Ultimate Guide

How to: Use Jelly Bean’s Sound Search [Beginners’ Guide]

Tim August 10, 2012 44

With the release of the Jelly Bean operating system, it brought many new features for Android users to take advantage of. One of new features is called Sound Search. Sound Search can be directly compared to other applications like Shazam and SoundHound, the...

Tim August 9, 2012 44

One of the many desirable aspects of the Android operating system is the ability to customize the look of your device to however you see fit. One of the easier ways to do this is by applying what is called a "live wallpaper." A live wallpaper is an animated...

Tim August 8, 2012 44

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...

Tim August 7, 2012 44

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...

Kellen August 2, 2012 44

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,...

Kellen July 30, 2012 44

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...

Kellen July 30, 2012 44

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...

Kellen July 26, 2012 44

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...

Where’s the February Pixel Update?

Kellen February 2, 2026 6

Pixel updates are no longer released on the first Monday of the month, as Google has shifted to a schedule that gives it more...

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Here’s the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Specs

Kellen January 30, 2026 19

The Galaxy S26 Ultra leaks with a set of specs, including the camera, battery size, processor, and dimensions. Samsung still...

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T-Mobile’s Best Unlimited Plan

Kellen January 29, 2026 5

Both T-Mobile and AT&T have seen several years in a row of steady customer growth, likely because of improvements to...

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Chrome Gets 5 Wild New Gemini AI Features

Kellen January 28, 2026 1

Google has essentially launched its new vision for Chrome today with an announcement for several new Gemini-powered features...

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Galaxy Z TriFold US Sales Open January 30, Priced at $2,899

Tim January 27, 2026 19

Samsung has confirmed Galaxy Z TriFold availability for the US. The trifold will go on sale starting January 30, priced at $2...

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T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Device Unlock Policies

Kellen January 27, 2026 8

One of the hottest topics of the moment for the US wireless industry is device unlock policies or SIM unlock policies. With...

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Galaxy Z TriFold In US Samsung Stores Tomorrow, But You Can’t Buy It

Tim January 22, 2026 9

Galaxy Z TriFold launch is literally right around the corner, with units headed to select Samsung Experience Stores across...

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Verizon Wastes No Time Switching Device Unlock Policy to 365 Days

Kellen January 20, 2026 35

When the FCC cleared Verizon of its 60-day device unlock policy a week ago, we talked about how the government agency, which...

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Pixel 9a at $150 Off is a Reality

Kellen February 2, 2026 44

Pixel 9a gets a massive discount with the Pixel 10a launch around the corner. To buy the current model phone that's about to...

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Pixel 10 Pro XL Hit With $250 Off Party

Kellen February 1, 2026 44

Pixel 10 Pro deal sends it to $200 off, while the Pixel 10 Pro XL drops by $250. We talk quite often about how you should...

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Verizon’s Crazy Accessory Sale Has Pixel 10 PixelSnap Cases for $5, MagSafe Wallets for $4, More

Kellen January 31, 2026 44

Verizon is hosting an accessory sale with cases as low as $3, official PixelSnap Pixel 10 cases for $5, magnetic wallets for...

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Galaxy Z Fold 7 is $1399 Off With No Trade-in Required ($600 Off)

Tim January 20, 2026 44

Samsung is hosting a deal on the Galaxy Z Fold 7, one that doesn't require a trade-in device to get serious money off of its...

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Samsung Smacks $1,000 Off Galaxy Z Fold 7

Kellen January 16, 2026 44

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 remains the best foldable in the game. In my opinion, there isn't a foldable close to this one - it's...

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“Final Call” on Google’s $250 Off Pixel 10 Pro Deal

Kellen January 15, 2026 44

We know this isn't actually the "final call" on Pixel 10 Pro deals because Google is always running deals on its smartphones,...

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Galaxy Watch Ultra for $329 Currently Unbeatable ($320 Off)

Tim January 15, 2026 44

For Android users looking to match what Apple offers with the Apple Watch Ultra, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is currently the...

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Pixel 10 Pro Slapped With Fresh $250 Off Discount

Kellen January 4, 2026 44

Google opened up its New Year's deals this weekend, bringing a new wave of discounts to all of its newest and best products....

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How to: Use Jelly Bean’s Sound Search [Beginners’ Guide]

How to: Set an Android Live Wallpaper [Beginners’ Guide]

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

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

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

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

Google Wallet Hacked to Work on Verizon’s Galaxy S3

Google Introduces “Handwrite” for Mobile Searches