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How to Customize the Notification Light on the HTC One (M8)

Notification lights on smartphones are necessary, but can be a bit annoying, too. More than bothersome, they can also be confusing. Why is it blinking now?! Luckily, you can change which notifications use the blinking light on your HTC One (M8). Rather than suffer through the mystery of notification lights blinking and pulsing, we’ve got a quick and easy method for customizing yours. With a few minutes of work on your part, notifications will be […]

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8 Best Android Phones of 2014 (Q2)

You’re shopping for an Android phone, but which should you buy? There are so many options, it can make for a puzzling experience. While you should take your time and pick the phone that suits you best, we’ve compiled a list of the seven best available right now. From feature-rich smartphones to sleeper hits you may not have thought of, our list will get you started on the right path. Samsung Galaxy S5 The flagship

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7 Best Facebook Apps for iPhone

You like tiny screens and big social media — that’s why you want a new Facebook app for your iPhone. Though there may not be anything that can quite live up to the original, we’ve got some suggestions that will give your favorite app a new look, and might even give you some features you need. Facebook for iPhone is just fine, but it’s time for a change. Here are seven of our favorite iPhone Facebook

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7 Best Windows Phone Apps

Though there may not be as many Windows Phone apps as there are for other platforms, you can still get some great ones. From messaging to games, we’ve got some great apps for Windows Phone that we think you might like. Some might even be better on Windows Phone than there are on other platforms, too! WhatsApp The popular messaging app has come to Windows Phone, and it takes the simple aesthetic of your favorite

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7 Best iPhone Games

There are some great games out there, but which are the best iPhone games? From chart toppers to time wasters, we’ve got some suggestions you just might find yourself loving. Here is our list of some of the top iPhone games right now! Poptile Get ready to be frustrated! Poptile is fun, but also a bit of trickery. Three columns are stacked with different colored blocks, and it’s your job to chop them down by

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7 Best Weight Loss Apps for Android

So you want to lose a few pounds, eh? Good news — Android can help! When it comes to weight loss apps for Android, there are plenty of options. From working out to counting calories, we’ve got a few Android apps for weight loss you might like! Lose It! Lose It does it all! You can track calories, log foods you like to eat, and even get a count of which foods you might order

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7 Best Free Apps for iPhone

The App Store often asks for a small charge for apps, which isn’t a big deal at all. If you just want some freebies, though, that’s also possible. Free apps for iPhone can be had, and more are going free every day. Here, we’ll walk you through a few options for our favorite free iPhone apps right now. Paper Karma If you’re tired of getting junk mail, Paper Karma can help. It’s a free app

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7 Best Cheap Cell Phone Cases

Protecting your Android case doesn’t have to be an expensive proposition. Cheap cell phone cases are everywhere you turn, but how do you know which is a good bargain, and which to avoid? With many well-known companies making cheap mobile phone cases all the time, we’ll give you a lead on where to focus your attention. Cruzerlite Bugdroid for the OnePlus One Cruzerlite is a great company, making great cases, and the Bugdroid is a

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7 Best Facebook Apps for Android

Facebook might be where you make your social home, but the stock app can be boring. If you’re looking for an alternative, we’ve got you covered. You won’t need to leave Facebook to enjoy these apps. Which is the best Facebook app for Android, though? Let’s see if we can find out. Blinkfeed If you have an HTC One, we suggest you set Blinkfeed up as your Facebook viewer. You can do just about anything you

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7 Best Free Apps for Android

Lucky for us, there are a lot of great free Android apps. Coming out-of-pocket for apps isn’t a habit for many Android users, but which are the best free Android apps out there? Here are a few suggestions for those you might want to download once you get your device up and running. Speedtest If your phone is acting sluggish, the questions might start mounting in your head as to why. Speedtest aims to answer

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How to Set a Custom Wallpaper on the HTC One (M8)

Tired of the boring HTC wallpapers? If you want to make your device background your own, we’ve got the quick and easy steps to make it happen. All you need is a picture you like and a finger to glide you through the process. Finding a Wallpaper 1. Do a Google search for whatever it is you’d like to have as your background. Image results on mobile may not let you save the image, so

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How to Use Blinkfeed on the HTC One (M8)

The HTC One (M8) is one of the best Android handsets on the market, and has a ton of great features. One of those amazing features is Blinkfeed, which is essentially your one-stop shop for all things social in your life. If you’re a bit confused about how to set it up, we’ve compiled a quick tutorial for you. Once you go through the easy process of setting it up, you might never actually log

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How to Reset Your Android Phone

There are a lot of reasons you might need to reset your Android device; selling it, starting over from scratch, or you just plain hosed it up somehow. Whatever the case, it needs to happen, but how can you go about it? Here we walk you through the simple steps to take, and even let you in on a resetting secret. Keep in mind that these are the generic steps and that some items may

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11 Fun Cydia Tweaks for iOS 7

“Jailbreaking” is such a harsh term, don’t you think? It brings so much opportunity to iOS, and Cydia is one of the best ways to get the most from your iPhone. If you’re looking for a few iOS Cydia tweaks, we’ve got a few suggestions for you. From battery tweaks to a neat security lock, these 11 Cydia tweaks are sure to give you the iPhone you want. iFile   This app is pretty simple

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