Phones

How to Change the Keyboard on an Android Device (Video)

So it has occurred to me that a lot of people don’t realize the extent of which you can customize an Android device. From the home screen launcher, to the theme, to the phone dialer/messaging/email app, the list is endless. It’s one of the beauties of Android –total freedom to replace […]

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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

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

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

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

How to Hide Media Files on your Android Smartphone

Compromising selfies popping up on Gallery when you hand your cell phone over to a friend to look at?  Don’t like people knowing you have porn on your device? Want to hide the videos and photos that you received on Whatsapp?  If you answered all these questions with a Yes,

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How to Enable USB Debugging on an Android Device (Video)

You’ve probably heard of USB debugging more than a few times if you’ve ever looked into rooting an Android device. Essentially, this feature found in all Android devices (even Android Wear, by the way), allows the device to take commands from the computer it is connected to (via USB as

How to Downgrade Your Samsung Galaxy Gear from Tizen to Android

Those who have recently updated their original Samsung Galaxy Gear (and rooted it) to Tizen, the new OS from Samsung, you might be feeling miffed by Sammy’s decision to switch from Android.  But we have a solution for you now so you can switch back to good old Android and

How to Root the Moto E (Android 5.1) (Video) UPDATED – 09/16/15

The super affordable Moto E by Motorola has gotten tons of praise for being a great device for such a low price and I have to agree that it is probably the best device I’ve used for under $130 off contract. But, that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement.

How to Enable “Ok, Google” from Any Screen on Your Android Device

Apparently the Moto X isn’t the only one that can use the coveted OK, Google feature even when the device is locked. Thanks to a developer on the Play Store (and Google’s own settings), you can now enable this same feature (and then some) on any Android device running Jelly

How to Get an App Launcher on your Android Wear Device

Finding an app in Android Wear isn’t the easiest. Sure, you can tap the watch and use the voice prompt and say “Run [InsertAppNameHereYouDon’tMindEveryoneAroundYouKnowingWhatItIs]”, but to get it to launch without using your voice, you have to start Google Now’s voice prompt, then scroll down to start, tap it, then swipe

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

Five Android Apps to Make Your Handset More Like a Galaxy S5

That Galaxy S5 is tempting, but do you want to upgrade? If you’re stuck in a contract with your carrier, the time when you can upgrade may seem really far off. You could pay the early termination fee, but that’s an expense you probably don’t want. Even if you’re enrolled

How to Get the Android L Preview on Your Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 (Video)

UPDATE 10.19.14: The full version of Android 5.0 has been released! Head to my How to Get Android 5.0 “Lollipop” on the Nexus 5 / Nexus 7 instead! Google I/O just passed and one of the most exciting thing for most people was the revamp Android got with Android L. Android

Google I/O 2014 Recap: Android Everywhere

At Google I/O this week, a lot was brought to developers across the world (consumers are getting quite a bit of useful stuff, too). While we won’t see much of this immediately, Google’s annual Developers conference still yielded a lot of great stuff. Here’s a quick recap! Android “L” The