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Google Extends Cut Off for Microsoft Users’ Access to Google Sync, Support Until July 2013

Google announced at the last minute that it will extend support to Microsoft users’ access to Google Sync (built on Microsoft’s Exchange ActiveSync protocol) until July 31, 2o13. What’s Exchange ActiveSync? As a refresher it’s an XML-based protocol, developed by Microsoft, that allows the synchronization of email, calendar, contacts, and other data between

Need Your Help: Provide Your Internet Settings from Around the World

Calling fellow nerds out there. I’m noticing a lot of people having issues with using their phones overseas and think a great way to help out would be to have the best carrier’s internet settings (APN settings) from around the world in one place. I’ve started the list with ones

New Blackberry 10 Mobile OS Unveiled Today

The next mobile OS for Blackberry users has been cooking for two long years. While it’s been a turbulent road for the company, the world still waited with baited breath to catch a glimpse of what the new OS would have in store. Thankfully, the wait for the new Blackberry

Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Premier

How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy Premier

Unrooting the Samsung Galaxy Premier smartphone is as easy as rooting it, you’re gonna need the flashing tool, Odin, and the stock firmware file and you’re all ready to get your device back to stock. While rooting gives you many advantages, such as the ability to install root-only apps, unrooting

Root the Samsung Galaxy Premier

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy Premier

To attract the mid-range smartphone users who just can’t buy the Samsung beasts, such as Galaxy S3, Samsung has launched a smartphone called Galaxy Premier. The smartphone could be a perfect choice if you’re looking to get the same style and design like those expensive smartphones but have a less

CWM Recovery for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Cricket)

How to Flash a Custom Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Cricket)

Custom Recoveries have now become an essential part of an Android Device and if you haven’t tested one out, you should definitely do it. Most of the developers who are known for cooking custom ROMs often develop flashable ZIPs that can be flashed through recoveries as nothing could be easier than that.

Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Cricket)

How to Root the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Cricket)

Cricket users of the Samsung Galaxy S3 can now use root-only apps and custom ROMs on their device as a root method has become available for the device. It’s not possible to install root-only apps, such as Titanium Backup, on an unrooted device but if you get root access, you

Unroot the Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)

How to Unroot the Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)

Unrooting your Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS) will let you reinstate the warranty of the device as well as you’ll be taken back to the stock firmware that has no modifications and is pure Android firmware. You may want to unroot your device because you’re selling it, or maybe you’re tired

Apple Updates iOS to 6.1, Free Download Up For Grabs Now

Good news for Apple users, as the latest iOS update is now available. iOS 6.1 adds LTE support for additional carriers (36 for iPhone, 23 for iPad), the ability to purchase movie tickets through Siri (US-only) and the opportunity for iTunes Match users to download individual songs from iCloud. Check

HTC Plans to Unveil the Next Big Thing Ahead of MWC on February 19th

HTC has decided to unveil their next big thing a few days ahead of Mobile World Congress this year. As confirmed in a press event invite released today, the manufacturer wants you to “save the date” come February 19th. The event is scheduled to take place in NYC and another

TWRP Recovery for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)

How to Install TWRP Recovery on the Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS)

Folks over at TeamWin has released the TWRP Recovery for the Samsung Galaxy S3 (MetroPCS) smartphone and it looks like there’s a good number of the said recovery’s fans. The aforementioned recovery’s available for almost all the popular devices out there, including Galaxy S2 and HTC One X. Having a