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How to perform a software update via the LG Mobile Support Tool
If you own a handset made by LG and are looking for instructions on how to update your handset,…
Best photo gallery apps [2015]
Non-Nexus Android devices come with a default photo gallery application, but sometimes they aren't all we want it…
Best running apps [2015]
Looking to get fit in time for the holiday season? We have you covered. One of the best ways…
How to transfer messages, photos, and contacts from iOS to Android
Apple recently brought its first app to the Play Store, Move to iOS. It's a simple app — you…
How to block a number on your Android device
Need to block a phone number on your Android device but aren't sure how? Good There are plenty…
How to set up Android Pay
Android Pay is here. Well, actually, it's always been here but just under a different moniker: Google Wallet.…
Best instant messaging services
Messaging services can be a useful alternative to your standard SMS messaging on your smartphone. While a standard…
Customizing the Moto 360 (2015) with Moto Maker
Although the round display and stainless steel construction does make it attractive, the Moto 360 separates itself from…
How to set up payment methods in the Play Store
The Play Store has hundreds of thousands of free and useful applications; however, the more quality apps out…
How to set up the fingerprint scanner on a Samsung device
Most hardware manufacturers are apparently still not sold on the value of fingerprint scanners being included with mobile…
Best camping apps [2015]
It goes without saying, camping is one of the most exciting and relaxing activities to take part of…
How to transform your Android device into a professional camera
Smartphones have essentially replaced point-and-shoot cameras for not only being more accessible and convenient but also in providing…
Joe’s App Array [August 2015]
Quite a few hours are spent writing guides and reviews on apps to highlight which ones are worth a…
How to perform a software update via Samsung Kies
If you're a Samsung smartphone or tablet owner, I’m pretty sure you’ve been notified at some point or…
Everything we know about the Motorola Moto X (2015)
The Moto X, despite not being as commercially successful as the competition, remains one of the most respected…
Best ways to speed up mobile browsing [2015]
After using a mobile browser for some time, you may notice a slight drop in speed and performance, particularly…
Best weather apps [2015]
When smartphones first hit the market, it seemed like one of the “core” apps every smartphone got was…
Best media player apps [2015]
Taking your movies and music everywhere you go is one of the many benefits of having a smartphone…
Best text messaging apps [2015]
If you’re tired of the native texting app on your smartphone, Google Play has a plethora of great…
How to achieve stock Android on any smartphone or tablet [2015]
There are all sorts of user interfaces out there — TouchWiz, ZenUI, Sense, and Optimus UI are just…
Customizing Android: 6 ways to maximize battery life
Have you ever run into problems getting your Android device to just last throughout the day? I run…
Customizing Android: How to change notification sounds, ringtones, and set custom ringtones
Android is an exciting platform, allowing you to tailor every little bit of your device to your personality.…
How to play PC and PlayStation 4 games on Android
Our Android devices are powerful machines, and they're bound to get even better as chipset manufacturers begin producing power…
How to recover data off of your microSD card: a valuable lesson in backups
If you have important or sensitive data on the microSD card of your smartphone or tablet, it's important…
How to backup your data on a smartphone or tablet
In our technological age, losing data is a fact of life. Technology fails, files get corrupted, and sometimes…
Top 6 Android tablets [May 2015]
Picking up an Android tablet isn't as simple as running to the store and grabbing a tablet. Android tablets…
How to set up a VPN on Android
There are a myriad of reasons as to why you might want to setup a VPN on your…
How to factory reset or wipe the cache on your Samsung Galaxy device after the Lollipop update
With many Samsung Galaxy devices receiving Android 5.0+ in the US and other areas of the world, performance post…
Top 5 puzzle games for Android [March 2015]
Everybody loves playing puzzle oriented games when there's spare time. While it’s hard to get into such games, it’s…
How to sync Chrome tabs across your phone, tablet, and computer
Being able to take an existing tab and reopen it on another device is a beautiful thing that…
Here’s when your Android smartphone will receive the Lollipop update
If you’re wondering when your HTC, Samsung, Sony, LG or Huawei smartphone is set to receive the long-awaited…
Best apps for analyzing and improving battery life on your Android device
Battery life is one of those features that just hasn't kept up with rest of the hardware on…
How to hide unwanted watch faces from showing on your Android Wear smartwatch
One of the coolest things about Android Wear is the ability to load just about any watch face…
How to unlock and root the Motorola Nexus 6 (the easy way)
So you've got yourself a Nexus 6 and want to play around with custom ROMs a little bit. Although…
Here’s how to temporarily stop Google Now from notifying you of sports scores to avoid spoilers
As you know, Google Now will update you with the scores of your favorite teams. Although much slower…
Top 7 Lollipop API watch faces for your Android Wear smartwatch
Back in early December, Google finally got around to releasing the application program interface (API) for Android Wear…