Hot Smartphones How-Tos
How To: Use the apps and software on a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Android smartphone
Get the most out of your T-Mobie myTouch 4G! This guide offers a software tour of the myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone. Android novice? Not a problem. This exhaustive, eleven-minute guide will teach you everything you need to know. Become an Android pro with this video guide.
How To: Get started using a Microsoft Windows Phone 7 (WP7) smartphone
Get the most out of your Windows Phone 7 smartphone with the tips and tricks on offer in this two-part video guide from the folks at Intomobile! Learn the ins and outs of the WP7 user interface and discover how to perform essential, everyday tasks like how to make and receive phone calls.
How To: Jailbreak an iOS 4.1 Apple iPhone 4, iPad or iPod with Sn0wbreeze 2.1
Whether you use an iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or any combination of the three, if it runs version 4.1 of the iOS mobile operating system, Sn0wbreeze 2.1 can jailbreak it! Learn how to use Sno0wbreeze 2.1 to Jailbreak your iOS 4.1 Apple mobile device.
How To: Use the Google Maps Navigation app on a Motorola Droid smartphone
Learn how to use Google's official Google Maps app on your Motorola Droid Android smartphone with this video demo from the folks at IntoMobile. Get where you're going with GPS-style turn-by-turn directions. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know.
How To: Take advantage of the new features of iOS 4.2 on an iPhone or iPad
This clip offers a whirligig tour of the best and brightest new features of Apple's iOS 4.2, the latest version of the mobile operating system that runs on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Learn how to get the most out of your iOS 4.2 Apple mobile device with this video guide.
How To: Hack Facebook Places on Android 2.2 (Froyo) with My Fake Location
Enjoying the many benefits of Facebook Places? But what if you want to check in somewhere you're not? Your smartphone can automatically detect your geographical location, preventing you from just checking in just anywhere, but like all technology… it's a long way from perfect, even Android mobile devices.
How To: Enable and fix AirPrint on any iOS 4.2 device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch)
With the new iOS 4.2 (and 4.2.1) firmware for all mobile Apple devices, printing from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch has become easy… well, maybe not. Despite the new AirPrint software in iOS 4.2, it can still be difficult to print papers and photos from your mobile device since Apple removed AirPrint from the Mac OS X 10.6.5 software update, due to some kind of legal dispute.
How To: Install an .apk file on a Google Android smartphone
If you're interested in installing an application that you can't find in the Android Market, you'll need to use an apk (or Android packet) file. Don't know how to load an apk onto your phone? No problem: this Android owner's guide will walk you through the process. You'll find that, with a file manager application like Astro File Manager, it's a snap.
How To: Root an HTC Evo in under five minutes with unrEVOked
With unrEVOked, it's now easier than ever to root your HTC Evo mobile phone. So easy, in fact, that this hacker's how-to can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just four minutes.
How To: Root an EVO, Desire, Incredible, Eris, Aria, or Wildfire phone with unrEVOked
Interested in rooting your HTC Evo, Desire, Incredible, Aria or Wildfire phone? With the unrEVOked jailbreaking tool, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this hacker's how-to can present a complete overview of the process in about four and a half minutes. Learn how to root your Google Android smartphone with this video jailbreaking walkthrough.
How To: Use Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 to jailbreak an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (iOS 4.2.1/4.2)
Jailbreak your iOS 4.2.1, 4.2 or 4.1 mobile device with Redsn0w 0.9.6b4! One catch: If you're using an iPhone 4, 3GS (new boot ROM), iPad, iPod Touch 3g or 4g, this will be a tethered jailbreak. That is, you'll need to rejailbreak your iOS device every time your battery dies. Which is a bummer. But, hey, jailbroken iPhone/iPod/iPad!
How To: Reassemble an HTC Desire smartphone after taking it apart
Put your Desire HTC Desire Google Android smartphone back together after taking it apart. This video presents a step-by-step guide of the reassembly process. To follow along, you will need an air gun to reduce dust, an anti-static (ESD) wrist strap, a wedge, a pair of tweezers, and a small screwdriver.
How To: Remove the Yahoo! search widget on a Motorola Backflip Android smartphone
In this clip, we learn how to get rid of the Motorola Backflip's default Yahoo! search widget. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone owner's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about three minutes. For all of the details, and step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Install a SIM card in a T-Mobile G1 Google Android smartphone
In this clip, we learn how to install a SIM card into a G1 Google Android cell phone. It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this mobile phone owner's guide can present a complete overview of the process in about two minutes. For all of the details, and step-by-step instructions, take a look.
How To: Use the Daily Briefing, Calendar, Contacts & Clock apps on a Galaxy Tab
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using the apps on a Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch this video guide.
How To: Connect a Bluetooth headset or car kit to an HTC Desire HD smartphone
It's easy to pair an HTC Desire Z with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a headset or car kit. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use Face Detection when taking pictures with an HTC Desire Z smartphone
Focus in on what matters with the Desire 7's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use camera effects when shooting pictures with an HTC Desire Z smartphone
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Notifications panel on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Manage and read your alerts with the Desire HD's Notification's panel. Learn how to use it with this quick, official tutorial from HTC.
How To: Use the People widget on an HTC Desire Z smartphone
The Desire Z's People widget gives you an easy-to-navigate visual index of all of your friends and contacts. Learn how to use it with this quick, official tutorial from HTC.
How To: Use the official Google Voice app on an Apple iPhone 4 (iOS 4.2)
Learn how to use the official Google Voice app on an Apple iPhone 4! Specifically, this video guide from IntoMobile addresses how to choose a number, create and edit contacts, make and receive phone calls, write SMS text messages and set up push notifications. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Google Voice on your own Apple iPhone 4, take a look.
How To: Use the Friend Stream widget on an HTC Desire Z smartphone
The Desire Z's Friend Stream app makes it a snap to keep up with all of your friends' Twitter and Facebook status updates. Learn how to use it with this quick, official video guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Smart Dial feature on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Desire 7's Smart Dial autocomplete tool makes dialing numbers a snap. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Rearrange the tabs and apps on an HTC Desire Z smartphone
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Create a ringtone from an MP3 with an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Trim your favorite song into the perfect custom ringtone with the Desire HD's built-in editing tools! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use Face Detection when taking pictures with an HTC Desire HD
Focus in on what matters with the Desire HD's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Transfer contacts, calendars and text messages to a new HTC Desire HD phone
Want to transfer all of your data from an old phone to your new HTC Desire HD? Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the search bar on an HTC Desire HD Android smartphone
Whether you want to search the web or just the contents of your phone, the Desire HD's searchbar widget is the way to go. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Merge duplicate contacts on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Organize your contacts list by merging duplicate entries. Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use camera effects when taking pictures with an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Turn an HTC Desire Z into a wireless hotspot
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Shoot and share video on an HTC Desire HD Android smartphone
Capture video with your Desire HD and share it on Flickr, YouTube and Facebook! See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Locations app on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Get turn-by-turn directions and find places of interest with the Locations app on your HTC Desire HD. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Customize the home screen on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Personalize your Desire HD's home screen with custom widgets! See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Read Kobo eBooks on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
With the Reader app and My Shelf widget, it's easy to read your favorite eBooks on an HTC Desire HD. See how it's done with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Rearrange tabs and apps on an HTC Desire HD smartphone
Don't like the default position of the tabs and applications on your Desire HD? Learn how to move 'em around with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Turn an HTC Desire HD into a wireless 3G router
Tethering lets you share your Desire HD's 3G Internet connection with a second, Wi-Fi enabled device. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Smart Dial feature on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Desire HD's Smart Dial autocomplete tool makes dialing numbers a snap. Learn how to use it with this quick, official guide from HTC.
How To: Use the Friend Stream app on an HTC Desire HD Google Android smartphone
The Friend Stream widget makes it easy to keep up with all of your friends' Twitter and Facebook status updates. Learn how to use it with this quick, official video guide from HTC.
How To: Jailbreak Any iOS 4.2.1 Device with Redsn0w 0.9.6b4 (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch)
Apple's iOS 4.2.1 firmware update was released yesterday to all iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches, with enhanced multitasking features. It was the first significant update for the iPad since its introduction.