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"Get Instant Alerts for When the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 Are Back in Stock on Google Play" cover image
Dec 6, 2012

There is nothing worst then having to wait for something you really want. It doesn't matter how old you are or what the item is, the fact that you have to wait for it makes you want it even more. It's ...

"How to Text and Walk at the Same Time More Safely with These Mobile Apps" cover image
Dec 4, 2012

Texting is a godsend to mobile devices, but it also has its caveats. Sending a text to someone requires visual, manual, and cognitive attention—looking at what you're typing, holding the phone steady, ...

"Show Your Instagram Feed on Your Android Home and Lock Screen with GramWidget" cover image
Dec 3, 2012

Even though Instagram has been available to Android users for about 8 months now, there are a scarce amount of widgets out there for it. And by scarce, I actually mean none. Image Credit arizonaodditi ...

"Uninstall 3rd Party Security Software for Iphone 3G?" cover image
Dec 1, 2012

Greetings! I hope you can help me. My iphone 3G had been jailbreak and i forgot that i am not supposed to update it using itunes. Anyways, Apple already granted our request for a permanently factory u ...

"How to Auto-Toggle Your Android Device's Wi-Fi On and Off When Near or Away from a Hotspot" cover image
Nov 30, 2012

Whether it's using precious data or wasting battery power, switching between Wi-Fi and cellular service on your Android device can be a hassle. If your Wi-Fi is off, you may not know about free hotspo ...

"How to Disable Widgets and Camera Access on the Lockscreen in Android Jelly Bean 4.2" cover image
Nov 30, 2012

The new Jelly Bean 4.2 is a great improvement over previous Android versions for the most part, except one thing—the lockscreen. Users have voiced their complaints in regards to Android 4.2's new lock ...

"How to Use Sony's New PlayStation Mobile on Any Rooted Android Device" cover image
Nov 29, 2012

Early last month, Sony released PlayStation Mobile, bringing PlayStation games to the PS Vita and other certified phones and tablets. Image Credit androidpolice.comThe list of certified phones isn't a ...

"Speed Up Your Lagging Nexus 7 Running Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with This Quick Fix" cover image
Nov 28, 2012

A lot of Nexus 7 users have been experiencing a long list of issues after upgrading to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. From random reboots to abnormal battery drainage, people have had plenty to complain abou ...

"How to USB Tether Your Android Device to Your Mac—Without Rooting" cover image
Nov 27, 2012

Android devices are known for their USB and Wi-Fi tethering abilities—rooted or unrooted—which comes in handy for those that travel and need internet on their laptops in areas that don't have any Wi-F ...

"How to Enable the Hidden 4G LTE Feature on Your Google Nexus 4" cover image
Nov 27, 2012

When the specs for Google's Nexus 4 came out, most critics were more than thrilled. A very fast processor, lots of RAM, a big display with very high resolution, and an 8MP camera made it the media dar ...