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Smartphones

Join our Smartphones World now to meet up with other cell phone users on the Web. Learn how to set your phones alarm, store calendars on your PDA, sync your iPhone with iTunes, download apps from the Android store, and more. And don't forget to share your own mobile tips and tricks for others in need.

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Jan 4, 2011

Learn how to create and use shortcuts on an LG Cosmos Touch through use of the shorcut bin! Whether you're the new owner of an LG Cosmos or merely thinking about picking one up, you're sure to enjoy t ...

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Jan 4, 2011

Before you can get started using an LG Cosmos Touch phone, it stands to reason that you'll need to set it up. This video will show you how to do just that. Whether you're the new owner of an LG Cosmos ...

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Jan 3, 2011

Beat the twenty-fourth level of Angry Birds Seasons with three stars! On December 1st, Rovio released their version of an advent calendar—Angry Birds Seasons (aka "Angry Birds Christmas"). Each day le ...

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Dec 30, 2010

We've all been waiting for it, and now it's finally here— Video Skype for the iPhone 4.  It's no longer just a voice over the phone, now you can finally see those rosy-red cheeks of your fellow Skyper ...

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Dec 30, 2010

Connecting your new smartphone gadget to your desktop isn't just connecting these products with a USB cord. It is important to sync them to allow the transfer of data from your smartphone to your comp ...

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Dec 29, 2010

Gizmodo has compiled a list of the 8 best free texting apps for a variety of smartphones. Their favorite pick? Google Voice. No charges, no ads, and doubles as a second phone line.  For more detailed ...

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Dec 29, 2010

Most people are unaware that Blackberry mobile phones can be easily unlocked by entering an Unlock Code (MEP2). When you are traveling abroad and going out of the coverage area of your cell phone serv ...

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Dec 28, 2010

Yes, there are endless iPhone apps out there (and some are pretty ingenious). And yes, it does seem like the iPhone can do just about anything (truly... anything!). But the magical device failed a wou ...

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Dec 22, 2010

If you've got Android 2.3 Gingerbread running on your Google Nexus S smartphone, try out this cool feature. Set up a SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) account, and you'll be able to make Internet call ...

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Dec 22, 2010

Gizmodo's interactive breakdown of the iPhone 4, Blackberry Torch, Nokia N8, and Google's Nexus One examines the wholesale cost of hardware versus the end retail price, as well as how each company pri ...