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How To: Take and send pictures using your Droid 3 Motorola smartphone Camera app

The Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon has a great camera perfect for taking beautiful photos. If you want to learn how to perfect your on-the-go photography, take a look at this tutorial from Verizon Wireless that features instructions on all the different settings in the Camera app on the Android device.

How To: Save battery life with the Battery Manager on the Motorola Droid 3

Is the battery on your Motorola Droid 3 getting drained fast? If you're tired of running out of battery life when using the Verizon Wireless smartphone, try out the Battery Manager located in the settings menu on the Android device. The utility features several different profiles including "maximum battery saver" and "nighttime saver." By changing a few options on your smartphone, you can drastically increase and improve the battery life of the device.

How To: Record HD video with the Camera app on the Motorola Droid 3 Verizon smartphone

If you want to capture HD video using your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone from Verizon, you'll want to learn all the features and functionality of the Camera app. Be sure to switch the camera to video mode so that you're able to record all those memories in full HD for editing later.

How To: Play games on the Xperia Play smartphone using apps and the slide-out gamepad

The Xperia Play is a Sony Ericsson smartphone on Verizon built for gaming on the go. The mobile phone features a slide-out gamepad that you can use to navigate the web and play different gaming apps preloaded on the phone or downloadable from the Android market.

How To: Personalize the home screen on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone

The Xperia Play smartphone runs the Android OS and can be customized in many different ways. If you want to add icons, widgets, or change the wallpaper on the Sony Ericsson phone's homescreen, take a look at this walkthrough to make the mobile gaming device yours.

How To: Connect your Motorola Droid 3 to an HD TV or monitor using an HDMI cable

The Motorola Droid 3 smartphone is capable of recording 1080p video, and while the screen on the Verizon Android phone is large, wouldn't it be nice to look at all the pictures, games, and videos on a bigger screen? If you have the right kind of HDMI cable nearby, you can connect your Droid to an HD device using the Mirror Mode feature.

How To: Turn your Motorola Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot

There are so many different devices today that have Wi-Fi capabilities--notebooks, handheld gaming devices, tablets, and more. Why not share some of the 3G and 4G internet that streams into your Motorola Droid 3 with the other electronics you carry with you? You can turn your Verizon Wireless Droid 3 smartphone into a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot using the mobile hotspot menu on the android phone.

How To: Stop the iPhone from tracking your location by turning off Location Services

If you want to increase your privacy and prevent iPhone apps from gaining access to data containing your location, take a look at this tutorial on turning off the location services in the settings menu on Apple's iPhone 3G devices and above.

How To: Use the power button shortcuts on a Nokia N900 phone

Did you know there are several functions accessible by shortcuts using the power button on the Nokia N900 smartphone? This tech support video from Nokia details how to bring up a menu allowing you to turn on silent mode, lock the screen and keyboard, and more.

How To: Add a shortcut to the desktop on a Nokia N900 phone

Take a look at this video from Nokia to discover how to add a shortcut to your desktop on the N900's launcher screen. Now you can quickly access your favorite web page or load an application directly from the home screen on the N900 smartphone.

How To: Navigate and use installed apps on a Nokia N900 phone

The Nokia N900 smartphone comes with a wide variety of apps including e-mail, a browser, and more. Browsing, opening, and switching between these apps is an easy task when you know the right gestures and taps to make on phone's screen.

How To: Connect to a Wi-Fi network on a Nokia N900 phone

Connecting your Nokia N900 smartphone to a wireless hotspot or your home wifi network is just a few quick taps away! Take a look at this tech support video from Nokia that will tell you exactly where to find the available internet connections on the phone and select the one you wish to connect to.

How To: Display your iPod Touch, iPhone, or iPad screen on your computer

If you've taken the time to jailbreak your iOS device, be it an iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, you can display the iOS screen using your computer so that you can see the device's screen on your monitor or TV. All you need is the ScreenSplitr app to take advantage of this option.

How To: Create a 365-Day Photo Diary on Your Smartphone

A diary or personal blog is a great way to recapture the days behind you, but to a photographer, the best way to remember the glory days is with a picture—one single photograph that best describes the day and your mood at the time. Do it everyday for a year and you'll have 365 pictures that will not only bring a smile to your face, but will help you understand what was important to you in life.

How To: Silence Phone Calls from Annoying Friends and Spammy Callers

Everybody has them. You can say you don't, but it's probably a lie. There's at least one person on your mobile phone that you never, ever want to pick up the phone for. When they call, you cringe and immediately hit the silent button. They're annoying. Overbearing. You hate them, but yet you love them enough to not delete them entirely from your contact list. Maybe if they called just once a week, but once a day is just too much for you to handle. What do you do?

How To: Download map data on your Android from Google Maps for offline use

Here is a helpful tip for the next time you go on a trip. Don't lose your way, or your money, watch this video and learn how to download Google Maps data onto your Android so you can use it offline.

How To: Install APK files on your Android phone

Looking to game on your Android phone? Watch this video to learn how to get the game APK files onto your Android device. Download and install games on your Android device and spend the rest of your day having fun playing.

How To: Use Astro File Manager and 4Shared.com to get free Android apps

Watch this video to learn how to get any app you want in the Android Market for free. Using Astro File Manager and 4shared.com you can run any app you want for free on your Android device. Get all the apps you've ever wanted.

How To: Use Root explorer to delete a stock app from your Android phone

If you've found alternatives that you prefer to the stock apps on your Android phone, delete the ones you don't use. It's easy, just watch this video and learn how to use root explorer to delete stock apps from your Android device.

How To: Load Gingerbread onto your Sprint HTC Hero

You can run Android 2.3 Gingerbread on your Sprint HTC Hero. Watch this video to learn how to use CyanogenMod to install Android 2.3 Gingerbread on your HTC Hero. Here is the link for the described in the video.

How To: Drag and drop music onto your Android device

Want to be able to move music files onto your Android device simply? Watch this video to learn how to set your Android to Mass Storage mode so that you can easily drag and drop music onto the Android device.

How To: Use Gingerbreak to root Android Froyo 2.2.2

Watch this video to learn how to use the application Gingerbreak to root your Android 2.2.2 phone. This method also works with Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb. Download Gingerbreak and follow along with the instructions in this video to root your Froyo phone.

How To: Change the boot screen and audio on your Android phone

Tired of your Android phone's boot screen? Watch this video and learn how to change it to this

How To: Run Android 2.3.2 on your LG GT540

Watch this video to learn how to update your LG GT540 to Android 2.3.2 using this folder, these fastboot drivers, LG drivers, fastboot and kdz updater. Learn all of the commands for installing Android 2.3.2 on an LG GT540.

How To: Use SetCPU on your Android smartphone

Check out this video to learn how to use Set CPU for Android. This video explains how to install SetCPU, including the system requirements for doing so. Watch this video and then follow along with your phone to get SetCPU running.

How To: Back up your Android and install new memory

Check out this video to learn how to install new memory in your Android device. Using a Micro SD card you can back up the memory on your Android smartphone and then replace the memory card with a new one.

How To: Use a Cydia hack to control your computer with your iPhone

Bring harmony to your digital world by getting your iPhone and your computer to work together. Watch this video to get the scoop on RemoteMouse from Cydia, a hack that will turn your iPhone into a remote control for your computer.

How To: Add icons and symbols to your iPhone keyboard

Having trouble finding the right words to express yourself? Maybe an icon or symbol would do a better job. Watch this video and learn how to use Cydia to add rare icons to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch keyboard.

How To: Rezise your pictures for MMS on an Android phone

Have you been having trouble sending picture messages on your Android device? It could be that the pictures are exceeding the size limits set by your friends' carrier. To ensure that all your picture MMS get seen, follow the instructions in this video.

How To: Side load third party Android applications

Trying to install an app on your Android smartphone that you got somewhere other than the Android market? You'll need to side load it. Watch this video to learn how to side load third party Android apps downloaded on your mobile device.

How To: Change the ringtone on your Android device

Getting a phone call should be music to your ears- no matter who is on the other end. This video will show you how to change the ringtone and notification sound on your Android device. Make your phone your own.

How To: Conserve battery life on your Android phone

Tired of worrying about where you can get your next charge? Watch this video to learn how to save your Android phone's battery life. Don't let your phone charger become a ball and chain, use the techniques shown here to conserve your Android device's battery life.

How To: Secure your Android phone with a lock screen

Concerned about unwanted eyes setting upon the information in your Android phone? This video will show you how to turn on the screen lock feature of your Android smartphone. Keep the information on your Android device to yourself with a lock screen.

How To: Use WiFi booster to extend your iPhone's wireless signal reception

Check out this video if you are interested in learning about improving your jailbroken iPhone's wireless signal reception. This video explains Wifi booster, an app available in Cydia, which removes Apple's barrier against weak wireless signals, giving you more range.

How To: Downgrade your iDevice from iOS 5 beta to iOS 4.3.3

If you want to restore your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, watch this video to learn how to downgrade your iOS 5 beta iDevice to iOS 4.3.3. You've seen what you wanted to see from the iOS 5 beta, now it's time to get back to a real OS.

How To: Tether your Asus Transformer Wi-Fi to your iPhone

You can use your iPhone as a Wi-Fi hotspot to tether your Asus Transformer to it. Watch this video to learn how to set up wireless tethering on your jailbroken iPhone, and then surf the web with your Asus Transformer tablet.

How To: Share Your Favorite Mobile Apps with Your Friends

There are over 425,000 apps in the iTunes App Store and the Android Market has over 300,000 available, which makes it really hard to tell which ones you want and which ones you don't. One of the best ways to find new mobile apps is from your family, friends and colleagues—those who have similar tastes in games and productivity. And it goes both ways, which means you need to share your favorite picks with those around you. But what's the easiest way to do that?