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Mar 10, 2014

NFC 101: Everything you need to know about using NFC on Android

Over the last week, we explained to our readers the different facets of NFC -- a relatively unknown feature in today's Android devices that can come in extremely handy in day-to-day use. Below

HOW TO

Mar 9, 2014

How to prevent Android apps from auto starting on boot up

Unlike iOS and Windows Phone, Android offers true multi tasking allowing users to simultaneously run and use multiple apps at once. The negative side of this openness is that some poorly coded apps can continue

HOW TO

Mar 8, 2014

How to sync your Facebook contacts with the People’s app on Android

The People's app might feel a bit bland right out of the box but thanks to its openness and APIs, it is possible for third party apps to plug into it. This makes it

ACCESSORIES

Mar 8, 2014

How to: use a Bluetooth keyboard to convert your phone to a mini-laptop

Time for niche thinking. Or old-school, depending on how you look at it. But now that our smartphones have decent sized screens/resolutions, surely it can't just be me who fancies the idea

ANDROID KITKAT 4.4, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3

Mar 7, 2014

How to get App Ops back in Android 4.4.2

With Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, Google slipped out an internal testing feature -- App Ops -- that allows users to control permissions to various apps. It was widely expected that the company would be making the

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Mar 7, 2014

NFC 101: How to automate tasks with NFC tags

In our last installment of NFC 101, we will teach our readers how to automate tasks using NFC tags and their Android device. The whole process is much easier than you would think and only

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Mar 6, 2014

NFC 101: What are NFC tags? Where to buy them and how to use them?

Up until now, we have educated our readers about what NFC is, its utility and how to use Android beam or SuperBeam to easily share files between devices. In this installment of NFC 101, we'

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Mar 5, 2014

How to access the US Google Play from any country, no proxies or VPN necessary

So you live outside of the United States and Google Play is limited to just the Play Store for apps and games to you? Would you like to access Play Movies, Music, Books, and so

APPS

Mar 5, 2014

NFC 101: How to transfer any kind of file using NFC and Wi-Fi Direct

Yesterday, we explained to you what Android Beam is and how you can use it to easily share content between Android devices. However, the biggest limitation of the feature is that it only works for

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Mar 4, 2014

NFC 101: What is Android Beam and how do you use it?

If you are new to Android, chances are you don't know about NFC and how useful it can actually be. Today, we help you in exploring Android Beam -- a relatively unknown NFC feature baked

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Mar 3, 2014

NFC 101 : 4 uses of NFC connections

The first major Android device that was released with NFC — Near Field Communications — was the Nexus S with Android 2.3 Gingerbread back in 2011. The technology, however, took its own sweet time to become

COMPONENTS

Feb 25, 2014

How to: ‘Bed in’ a smartphone Li-Ion battery after purchase or storage

It’s something you see mentioned in a device review: “battery life wasn’t great at first, but it improved after a few days”. Really? Really? I have to admit that I was a little

HOW TO

Feb 21, 2014

How to uninstall or disable system apps

Bloatware a.k.a all the pre-installed OEM and carrier apps on Android devices have been a source of constant headache for many. Not only do they affect performance and battery life, but sometime

APPS

Feb 18, 2014

4 Apps to send your local photos, videos and music directly to the Chromecast

Ever since the Chromecast was announced, I have been waiting for it to support more apps so I can use it to smarten up my TV. I don't live in the USA where most

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Feb 17, 2014

How to track and manage your mobile data and Wi-Fi usage on Android

Prior to Ice Cream Sandwich, Android lacked any kind of data tracking feature. This option has however been added in recent versions of the operating system, allowing you to directly monitor your mobile data and

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Feb 17, 2014

Android Rooting 101: What is rooting and why should you root?

If you own an Android device and read some tech blogs or have a tech-savvy geek in your friends group, you must have come across the word Root/rooting. What is root? Should you

HOW TO

Feb 14, 2014

How to apply icon packs on GEL or other stock launchers

I am a big fan of icon packs as they provide a fresh new look to your Android device without any hassle and only require a custom launcher like Nova or Apex to work. However,

HOW TO

Feb 11, 2014

Tip: Write with and without autocorrect on the same Android keyboard

One of the challenges of switching to full touchscreen devices for me was the learning curve of the virtual keyboard. Sure, when you use one language and you don't "txt spk," the on-screen