Android Tips and Tricks, the Ultimate Guide

Tip: Save 25% OFF a $799 Motorola XOOM Without a Contract (That’s $200) (Updated)

Kellen February 24, 2011 497

Update: The coupon code has been fixed at Motorola's site since it was allowing people to order discounted XOOMs when it should have just been discounting accessories. The good news is that Motorola reached out to us to confirm that they will honor all...

Tip: Switch the Honeycomb Emulator from Tablet to Phone Mode

Kellen February 23, 2011 497

I just want to start this off by reminding everyone that Honeycomb is never coming to your smartphone, at least not officially. Even after you read this post and play with a half-baked version that looks like it was made for a phone, know that Google has...

How to use your desktop as a SMS workstation [without Google Voice]

Matt Demers February 8, 2011 497

I've been running into a certain phone-related problem with alarming frequency lately: I come home from class and throw all my gear down in a pile at the foot of my bed. As a result, my phone remains hidden in my jacket's pocket or inside my bag, and I will...

A Few LauncherPro Docks to Brighten Your Day

Kellen January 13, 2011 497

About 10 minutes ago, I hit up Twitter with the screenshot above to show off a new dock that was passed on to me and it seemed to get a decent amount love. So I thought, why not post up the dock in a few different colors for the rest of you all to enjoy? The...

How to: Play Dungeon Defenders on the Original DROID

Kellen December 28, 2010 497

Dungeon Defenders, the first Unreal Engine game for Android was released yesterday, but the minimum requirements left the game essentially unplayable for those with an original Motorola Droid. Your device needs 512MB of RAM or at least 256MB free at run-time...

10 Tips and Tricks for Gingerbread

Kellen December 23, 2010 497

There aren't many of people in the world right now that can actually utilize this list, since Gingerbread is officially only on one device, but why not get it out there to help prepare everyone anyway? This is a list of tips and tricks that Google has...

Video: Google Maps 5 with 3D in Action

Kellen December 16, 2010 497

No need to do one of those cheesy "hands-on with the new Google Maps" videos as Google has taken care of it in a much more entertaining way. Check out 3D viewing, twisted-zooming and compass action to the beat of a sweet hipster tune.

How to: Make Angry Birds X-mas Ornaments

Kellen December 13, 2010 497

We posted up the greatest Android ornaments ever last week, and I know you all wished that you could have your own until you found out that set was specially made by a reader for family members. So as to not leave you hanging, we have the next best thing for...