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

Verizon Unveils the LG Lucid: Mid-Range Specs, $80, March 29th Launch

If you’re looking for an affordable mid-range smartphone on Big Red’s blazing fast network, then this latest installment to Verizon’s phone lineup just may interest you. Today, Verizon officially announced the LG Lucid’s debut slated for a March 29th launch. The Lucid will run consumers $80 (after a 2-year contract

How to Root the Huawei Ideos X6 U9000

The Huawei X6 (or the U9000) is a device with a 4.1-inch display and a 1GHz Scorpion and needless to say, affordable and pretty fast at the same time, which means you stand to gain a lot by rooting the device than not.  Read on to know how to do

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich Manual Odin Update Available

Thanks to Rootzwiki, someone has posted the manual, Odin required, Android 4.0 update for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II. You’ll need to download ODIN and setup the proper drivers, download the update, and then let it flash. This update is unrooted though, so if you are rooted and want

Android App Review: Fitbit

Do you ever feel painfully out of shape and want to make a change in your lifestyle, but don’t know where to start? As some of you may know, Fitbit created a wireless activity tracking device, called the Fitbit Ultra, designed to help its users get active and stay active.