Posts tagged Cellphones
Use Technician’s Codes to Diagnose Your Android Phone [Android]
Sep 2nd
Android: Get a closer look at the inner workings of your phone by using the diagnostic codes technicians use to trouble shoot everything from an unresponsive GPS device to backlight problems. More »
Battle of the Android Home Screen Launchers: ADW vs. LauncherPro vs. HelixLauncher [Android]
Sep 1st
Many Android devices ship with a default home screen launcher that, frankly, kind of sucks. The good news? You can install a new launcher offering better shortcuts, more home screens, and extra configuration options. Here’s the lowdown on the most popular options. More »
Why Technology Is So Addictive, and How You Can Avoid Tech Burnout [Technology]
Aug 31st
We’re surrounded by gadgets that demand our attention, constantly fragmenting our ability to properly focus on the task at hand. Living with technology doesn’t mean we have to live with an addiction, however. Here’s how to beat tech burnout. More »
Mount Your Smartphone to a Tripod [DIY]
Aug 29th
You probably won’t be making Sundance-worthy movies with your iPhone, but if you need to keep it stable for, say, FaceTime, here’s an easy way to mount it to a tripod using a cheap mount, some glue, and a nut. More »
Get Root Access to Your Motorola Droid 2 [Android]
Aug 26th
Whether you’re an early adopter or you were one of the lucky ones that got a free Droid 2 upgrade, some users over at the xda-developers forum have already gained root access to Motorola’s latest device. More »
Use Your Google Voice as a Long-Lasting, Far-Reaching Emergency Contact Number [Clever Uses]
Aug 25th
We’ve discussed how Google Voice makes a useful emergency contact number, but Michael at jammer(six) reminds us that, even if you don’t use Voice as your primary number, you can use it as an emergency number for others to call you. More »
Trillian Beta Released for Android, Is Already the Best IM Client Out There [Downloads]
Aug 19th
Android: The desktop version of Trillian Astra won (however fudgingly) our Hive Five for best desktop IM client, and now you can get the same polished, account-syncing, tabbed-messaging IM client on your Android phone. More »
The Pay-As-You-Go SIM Wiki Outlines Prepaid Data Offerings Overseas [Saving Money]
Aug 12th
Going overseas soon, and looking for a prepaid phone plan? Wiki community Wikia has a great wiki that lists information on getting pay-as-you-go data plans for your SIM card (without paying tons of money) all over the world. More »
Gesture Search Scours Your Android with the Flip of Your Hand [Updates]
Aug 11th
Android: Google just updated their very cool Gesture Search app with a small but clever new feature. You can still search your phone by drawing gestures, but now you can activate the app at any time by simply flipping your phone away from you and back again. Handy. [Gesture Search via Google Mobile Blog] More »
A Guide to Organizing Your Android Home Screen [Android]
Aug 11th
Android lets you add a lot of things to your home screens—widgets, shortcuts, folders, apps—so much that organizing it all can get overwhelming. Here are some tips for optimizing your Android's home screen for maximum productivity. More »