How To’s

Android App of the Day: Temple Run

Who hasn’t wished they could be like Indiana Jones, even if for a day? Well, in Temple Run for Android , you’re an red-haired, muscle bound, Indiana Jones look-alike who just can’t stop running. Armed with a golden icon, your mission is to stay our of the grasps of the

iOS App of the Day: RedLaser Barcode Scanner and QR Code Reader

Did you know that you could turn your iPhone into a comparison shopping guru with the help of the right barcode scanner app? For example, you’re out at Best Buy and your shopping for a new laptop, wouldn’t it be great to know what that same product is priced at

Nexus Q: Google’s Android Powered Content Hub

So this little sphere is an odd looking device; extremely futuristic looking, no screen, no input methods of any kind, etc. Nonetheless, it is a neat concept. Google plans to have you take this Android-powered device and plug it into your living room TV and speakers and have it stream

Nexus 7 Tablet: Everything You Need to Know

So after the leaked information we finally have a lot of the details confirmed thanks to Google’s I/O keynote today. So without further ado, here’s what’s confirmed and what isn’t for the new Nexus 7 tablet. Specs: 7″ 1280×800 resolution display Tegra 3 quad-core CPU with a 12-core GPU 1GB

How to Root the Motorola Droid 4 (XT894) running Android 4.0.4

The Motorola Droid 4 is just five months old and when it was released back in January, it was just another dual-cored device running Gingerbread OS.  The device did attain root at that point but with it receiving the Android 4.0.4 update recently, it’s back to looking for an easy

Windows Phone App of the Day: WSJ Live

I can’t believe this app has so few ratings, so I am going to review it in the hope that my less than widely revered opinion will boost the number of downloads for WSJ Live even a fraction of a percent. Released at the end of May by Dow Jones

Google Nexus 7 Tablet Possible Details?

Image credits of Gizmodo Australia A writer named Luke Hopewell at Gizmodo Australia, claims to have seen a training document of a new tablet that Google and ASUS will be announcing shortly. He says the device will be called the Nexus 7 and it will a 7 inch tablet (wonder

T-Mobile’s Coverage About to Get Better?

Possibly, thanks to an agreement that was just announced by T-Mobile and Verizon. Essentially T-Mobile is buying AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) spectrum from Verizon to boost their coverage in 15 of the top 25 US markets; including places like Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Detroit, Minneapolis, Seattle, Cleveland, Columbus, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, Greensboro,

iOS App of the Day: Key Ring Rewards Card

Show me a rewards card or a way to rack up points towards a prize or a discount and I’m all yours. The only problem with this is that my key chain ends up looking like a hot mess. Not only is carying plastic key ring rewards card slightly primitive, it’s annoying and time-consuming

Android App of the Day: Rdio

For most of us, listening to music on a mobile device has simply become the primary way to enjoy your favorite tracks. If you’re in the market for a paid subscription music app, then you’re probably on the fence between Spotify and Rdio. Most people who I have talked to

iOS App of the Day: Find My iPhone

If you’re anything like me, then you always have your iPhone in your hand or obnoxiously close to your body at all times. Hell, I even sleep with my iPhone under my pillow. It’s the last thing I look at before I go to sleep and the first thing I

Android App of the Day: Mint.com Personal Finance

Tracking and managing your finances can present a seemingly daunting task. Take it from a girl who likes her Starbucks and expensive shoes, spending money is the easiest part of the whole process. It’s knowing how to stay within your budget and finding the right tools to help you achieve

How to Make NFC Work when your Galaxy S3’s Screen is Locked

Many times when you do not use your phone for a while, you lock its screen. It’s a good habit as you can prevent any unwanted touches by doing so. When you lock the screen, the NFC stops working. If you don’t use NFC much, then there’s no problem. But