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by Kyle Gibb
Aug 14, 2010
Let's face it: we all have to deal with those automated call systems from time to time. They can be particularly annoying if they block you from connecting directly to the person you are tying to get ...
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by Kyle Gibb
Aug 10, 2010
Android has never been bigger in the States (or globally) and, in all likelihood, many of you are looking to upgrade to a new phone at some point. Whether you give your old Android phone to a family m...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 09, 2010
This tip comes in courtesy of Mark, who was kind enough to help out fellow Android addict and Android Central Podcast listener Steve get his contact syncing issues sorted out.
While it's ...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 06, 2010
Few things are more important these days than security. If your phone is lost or stolen, you want to keep your information out of someone else's hands. And one of the easiest ways to do that is with b...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Aug 05, 2010
Sometimes we forget that our Android phones are, well, phones. For those times when you need to make a call, it's handy to have a speed dial list. And it's easy to make one. Open your dialer, some pho...
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by Kyle Gibb
Aug 04, 2010
One of the great features of the Android browser (and most third-party browsers) is the ability to save any picture you might find on websites. You simply long-press on the image, and a menu pops up. ...
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by Ross Lovelace
Aug 04, 2010
Ever navigate away from a site and have trouble duplicating the search you used to find it? Google has come to the rescue again with a handy "History" link on the Google mobile site. Y...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 03, 2010
Now that we've got music, games, videos and photos on our phones, we're definitely going to want to have access to our phones while traveling, right? But if you're even going to think about using your...
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by Phil Nickinson
Aug 02, 2010
Want to use your phone as a flash drive? Want to pull your photos and videos off, or maybe load it up with music? You can do all of that by plugging it in, and setting it in USB storage mode.This...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 30, 2010
Here's a follow up to yesterday's tip, in which we learned to hold down the search button to launch Google's voice search. But what, exactly, can you ask it? Here it is, from the horse's mouth:Ca...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 29, 2010
One of the shining features of Android is its ability to understand what you want. Case in point: the voice-to-text feature. You speak, it listens. Here's a quick tip for an easy Google search.&n...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 28, 2010
So you just got a new Android phone. One of the first things you're going to want to look into is changing the wallpaper. And you've got several options.Seen here at right is the Samsung Vibrant, but ...
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by Kyle Gibb
Jul 27, 2010
One of the most personal things about your phone is what ringtone (and with Android) what notification sound you have. Using a program called RingDroid, it is possible to create custom ri...
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by Jerry Hildenbrand
Jul 26, 2010
Change you mind about keeping a website in your browser's favorites? Or maybe you want to delete the stock bookmarks and replace them with something that fits you better. It's a piece of cake.Op...
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by Kyle Gibb
Jul 25, 2010
"How do I take a screenshot?" is a popular question from Android users. It's also not as easy as it should be, usually either requiring root access to the phone, or the Android SDK. Lu...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 23, 2010
Every Android phone has a standard set of buttons at the bottom. They may be physical -- with parts that move -- or they may be capacitive, reacting to your touch. The order may change, but the funct...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 22, 2010
Froyo only: Want to change the way Android sorts your contacts? Maybe you like last names first. Or what if you want to only see contacts who have phone numbers. It's easy to do. Here's how:...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 21, 2010
We mentioned in passing the other day that the innards of the Droid X can be a little confusing, so let's do this up right. There's a little tab that sticks out from underneath the Droid X's battery t...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 21, 2010
Looking to change Android keyboards? Maybe you want to try Swype, or the new Swiftkey, or any one of the other great keyboards available on our fair smartphone operating system. (And a lot of new phon...
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by Phil Nickinson
Jul 21, 2010
One thing that seems to be a common complaint is "My pictures just look crappy." Many mess with settings, lighting, and more but nearly all of us have overlooked one very obvious thing, whi...
