Facebook has become an integral part of lives, whether we admit it or not. With smart phones, it's now even easier to update our friends through the Facebook mobile app. One cool feature of Facebook for mobile is being able to sync your Facebook friends to your phone's contact list. It's something that the Facebook mobile app asks when you first install it - whether to sync all Facebook friends, or only those who are already in your phone book. If you've missed this step, or are not sure … [Read more...]
How To Access Your Computer From Your Android Phone
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
File storage is a great way to access files on the go, but it free services only limit you to a certain amount of GB's of storage space. For anyone who doesn't want to pay extra to be able to access files on the go, a remote desktop access app is a great alternative to file storage. PocketCloud Explore is a free app that allows you to access your PC/MAC files from your Android device. This is really great if you want unlimited access to your files without bringing your laptop or … [Read more...]
How To Sync Your Phone’s Photos With Google + Instant Upload
March 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Storing images on your phone can sometimes fill up a lot of memory card space - one that you may need more for other apps or files. The Google + Android app offers a solution to store your photos in a private folder on your Google + account automatically, depending on your settings. Here's how you can store and retrieve your photos using this app. Before proceeding, you would need the following: Android device Google + app installed on your phone Gmail or Google + account Internet … [Read more...]
How To Send and Receive SMS From Your Phone To Your Desktop Browser
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Ever found yourself wanting to do everything from your desktop while you're away from your phone? With Android, text messaging on your desktop through your phone is made possible with a few apps and a Google account. Here's how: What You Need First, make sure you have the following available to you: Android device/phone (Android 2.2 and up) Background data enabled on your phone A data or Wi-Fi connection on your phone MightyText (download on your phone) Google Chrome browser on … [Read more...]
Google's Majel To Compete With Siri
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Even those who have not been able to afford an iPhone 4S still know what Siri is. Siri is an iphone application that allows voice instructions. It is an audio assistant that abets in rapid searching and understanding of various things. Siri was introduced around October and it was a great hype back then however within just few months the application has lost all its fun. With time many problems have been discovered. To compete with Siri, Google launching Majel; audio software very much like … [Read more...]
Omega Kitchen Files: Customize The Stock/Custom ROM Of Your Rooted Galaxy SII
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
How amazing it would be if you are able to set your phone on your finger tips just the way you like it. Andriod is an operating system that many among us are using in order to make our lives simpler with respect to handset handling. With android every person can enjoy the settings just the way he wants to. Handset layouts, storage, connectivity, messaging, multiple language support, web browser, java support, media support, streaming media support, additional hardware support, multi touch, … [Read more...]
How To Check App Permissions on Your Android Phone
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Android apps function by accessing information from your phone. Before you install an app from the Market, a list of "permissions" that the app needs from your phone is shown to you. Do you really take the time to read all of it for every app you install? Probably not. App permissions are important because some of these settings may breach your privacy by accessing sensitive information, delete or modify the contents of your phone, or incur mobile carrier charges without your knowledge. If … [Read more...]
Android (Advance): Root Your Samsung Galaxy Note With This Guide
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Many times it happens such that the simplest procedures are the ones that one is not able to understand. Many operations on smart phones generally require instructions especially when it comes to a novice it is always recommended to take instructions or just ask an experienced one to do the work for you. In old times there was not even an option to do it by oneself because the settings always involved professional skills. Today the methods have been modified such that even a non professional … [Read more...]
How To Change Fonts In Your Messaging App Using GoSMS Pro
February 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tired of the boring default Android font on your SMS screen? If you’re an avid phone customizer, you would probably want more options for fonts as you would on a word processor. You may not be able to do this with your stock Messaging app, but you can change your fonts in your SMS screens – conversation and messages list – with an app called GoSMS Pro. Here’s how: Install GoSMS Pro You’ll need to go to the Android Market and download the app. It’s free! Install Fonts There are lots of font … [Read more...]
How to download ringtones to your android phone
August 30, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You just bought an android phone and you are checking out the features on it. Wondering how to get some nice ring tones on it? Read on to find out how to download ring tones on to your android in a few simple steps. Step 1. First things first, select the songs or sounds on your computer which you think might be a nice ringtone for your android. If not in mp3 format already, convert them. Windows users can make use of this. Step 2. There will be a USB cable provided with your … [Read more...]