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The Beginner’s Guide to Android

Posted on Jul 26, 2010 in Featured Content, Tutorials | 9 comments

So you’ve picked up your new Android phone and you’re ready to dive right in! But like with any new gadget, you have unanswered questions about the features of Android and that powerful new device you’ve just booted up. And of course there are always unknown tips, tricks, and tutorials that you wish you’d known about beforehand. Luckily, we’ve got all the info that will put you on the fast track to becoming an Android expert! First, some Frequently Asked Questions: What should I know about the Android Market?First off, the Android Market offers a 15 minute...

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How to Save Battery Life with Android Apps

Posted on Jun 28, 2010 in Tutorials | 20 comments

One of the biggest complaints about current smartphones is that the batteries can’t keep up with the level of usage we all need on a daily basis. As smartphones continue to have bigger screens, more advanced graphics, and a greater variety of services, you’ll need the following tips and tricks to save battery life so that you can enjoy your Android phone throughout the day. 1.  Manage Running Apps This is one area where you can see large returns not only on your battery life but also your phone’s overall performance. One of the greatest features of Android is...

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Create Your Own Android News App (Reader Tutorial)

Posted on Mar 3, 2010 in Tutorials | 1 comment

Thank you to Brett Prior (Twitter username bprior22) for submitting this Reader Tutorial!  We appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to write such a comprehensive article.  Enjoy! I have been quite disappointed with the lack of news aggregator apps in the Android market. Yes, I realize there is NubiNews (what’s with that cow anyways?) and Handmark’s Express news, but they leave me feeling unsatisfied with their lack of customization. NubiNews simply gives you a one-stop-shop for a number of news sources for you to haphazardly rummage through. Frankly, the app just...

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How to Make Customized Ringtones, Notifications, Alarms

Posted on Jan 15, 2010 in Tutorials | comment

Have you wondered how to apply specific songs or sounds as ringtones/notifications/alarms on your Android phone?  Read through our full tutorial to find out how. Ringtones: The easiest way to customize your own ringtones is by downloading and using the app Ringdroid.  Here is our full review of Ringdroid including instructions and the QR code to find it in the Android Market.  This app will let you edit song files (MP3, WAV, AAC, AMR) that you have copied to your SD card (or purchased from Amazon MP3).How to copy songs to your SD card:Plug in your Android phone to...

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Google Real Time Search on Android

Posted on Dec 10, 2009 in Android News, Tutorials | comment

One of Google’s new features is Google Real Time search and it is now available on Android!In order to access this feature, simply enter a Google search as you normally would either in the browser on the Google widget itself.Next, in the top right corner, click Updates.  Now you will receive real-time search results on your item including those from Twitter and other sources.Amazing enough, the real-time list of results updates itself every few seconds!  I tested this out by searching for one of the trending topics on Twitter.  So many results and they would...

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