How To’s

ICS Build Leaks Early for the Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung told us that ICS wasn’t going to hit the Galaxy Note until Q2 due to a software suite full of premium applications meant to optimized the device’s S Pen. However, anyone clutching onto their Phablet can now fist pump, as a leaked build of ICS has just been released […]

S.onyTablet.S – an all-in-one tool for the Sony Tablet S and P

These two Sony-branded devices have been around for a long time for devs to fine-tune the little details and simplify those long, arduous procedures to get root or flash a custom recovery and the end result of all that culminated effort is this – the S.onyTablet.S tool-kit. This all-in-one utility

Samsung Galaxy W gets CM9 ROM; still in alpha stages

CyanogenMod is a pretty well-known name in modding circles but many times, the custom ROMs built by this group are limited to high-end, popular devices, unless some enterprising owner of an ignored device takes up the mantle.  The same is true in the case of Galaxy W, a 1.4GHz CPU

HTC Evo One: First Press Shot Leak for Sprint

With all the buzz surrounding HTC’s One X and One S we were waiting to see what HTC had in store for Sprint users. Thanks to PocketNow, it looks like a smartphone graded right in the middle is destined for the Now Network. The press shot shown above is that of the HTC Evo One, or

Android Figurine Giveaway!

Have you seen these guys yet? They are kinda the best desk top companion for an Android fan, ever. These little guys are 3″ vinyl collectible figurines (don’t let the artist, Andrew Bell, ever here you call them “toys”) with positional arms and sturdy feet. Once more, they come in

How to Count Calories on an Android Phone (Using the FatSecret App)

Counting calories and tracking nutrition can be a pain – whipping out your notebook, finding out the number of calories in each food item you eat, and keeping a log over time. Keeping track of the calories of restaurant and fast-food items on-the-go, even more difficult and frustrating, is often a

How to Change Galaxy Nexus Firmware from YAKJUXW to YAKJU

The Galaxy Nexus is a true Googlephone with updates rolling out directly from Google, but Samsung seems to have put a wrench in the workings here too.  Users with the YAKJUXW firmware version are denied this direct link to the mothership with Samsung taking control of updates.  With this guide,

Android 4.0.4 IMM76D Leak for Nexus S 4G

An official ICS release date has yet to be announced for the Nexus S 4G, but the folks over at Brief Mobile were able to get their hands on a leaked build. The leak includes an updated signed_radio.img, boot.img, bootloader.img, recovery.img, system.img, and userdata.img. From what we can tell, this is

Android App Review: Pulse

If you’re like me, then you want to always be in the know. When I’m not in the know, I get a serious case of FOMO (fear of missing out) and I use all of my apps to help me stay on top of what’s going on in the world.

LG Optimus Elite for Sprint and Virgin Mobile Smiles for the Camera

According to PocketNow, the Optimus Elite is headed straight for Sprint and Virgin Mobile in the very near future. The Elite is expected to hit the Now Network sometime in April while Virgin Mobile subscribers might have to wait until May to get their hands on it. The Elite will

How to Root the HTC Inspire 4G (Advanced Ace Hack Kit Method)

Warning: This procedure is pretty risky, please use it at your own risk. This guide will show you how to root your AT&T Inspire 4G in a few easy steps.  By following the guide below, you will not only be rooting your Inspire 4G but also gaining S-OFF and SIM

How to Unroot the Sprint Galaxy SII Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

If you want to get your device to a service center for any reason but have a rooted phone, it’s always a good idea to get the device back to stock before you actually do it.  This will prevent unwanted questions and of course save you a few bucks with