http://www.phonearena.com/ PhoneArena.com - Cell Phone Reviews, News, Specs and Info. en-us Copyright 2001-2006 PhoneArena. All rights reserved. phonearena@phonearena.com http://www.phonearena.com/img/logo-en.gif http://www.phonearena.com/ 107 80 http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-GoPro-Hero-3-action-camera-is-totally-rad-Heres-how-to-control-it-from-a-smartphone_id44007Summer is about to arrive officially in just a week. For many that is going to be an ideal opportunity to take few days off work and leave the noisy city. And while some would spend that time chillaxing on the beach or hiking in the forest, others might choose to unwind in a more extreme manner – surfing, scuba diving, or taking a ride downhill on a mountain bike. The GoPro HERO cameras are made for the latter type of people...]]>NewsFri, 14 Jun 2013 06:01:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/The-GoPro-Hero-3-action-camera-is-totally-rad-Heres-how-to-control-it-from-a-smartphone_id44007/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Easily-root-and-unlock-your-Verizon-Galaxy-Note-II-with-No-You-Verizon_id43590If you recently updated the software on your Verizon Note II to Android 4.1.2 and want to root and unlock the phone, it doesn't get any easier than using the newest Casual rooting exploit No You Verizon.]]>NewsSun, 02 Jun 2013 01:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Easily-root-and-unlock-your-Verizon-Galaxy-Note-II-with-No-You-Verizon_id43590/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Google-Wallet-working-on-the-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43574If you wish there was a way to get Google Wallet to work on your Verizon Galaxy S4, you're in luck! After rooting & unlocking your phone, all you have to do is follow the steps to get Wallet up and running.]]>NewsSat, 01 Jun 2013 02:50:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Google-Wallet-working-on-the-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43574/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Root-and-Unlock-your-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43539With the Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 out for a week now, it should come as no surprise that the folks over at XDA have found a way to root and unlock the device. This shouldn't come as a shocker, since the international version of the Galaxy S4 was cracked last month.]]>NewsThu, 30 May 2013 23:54:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-Root-and-Unlock-your-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S4_id43539/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Make-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-sound-better-using-Adapt-Sound_id43210The Samsung Galaxy S4 has an awesome built-in feature called Adapt Sound. Simply put, it fine tunes the sound output of the smartphone in accordance to the user's hearing and to what headphones are being used with the device. Allow us to tell you how to use the feature...]]>NewsMon, 20 May 2013 04:09:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Make-your-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-sound-better-using-Adapt-Sound_id43210/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-your-AT-T-Nokia-Lumia-920-in-a-few-easy-steps-video_id42868If you want to free your AT&T Nokia Lumia 920 from the shackles of the carrier-branded SIM card, you are now more free to do so, via AT&T's Wireless Travel and International page, so you can pop in a SIM from another carrier when abroad...]]>NewsFri, 10 May 2013 08:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-your-AT-T-Nokia-Lumia-920-in-a-few-easy-steps-video_id42868/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-developer-settings-on-the-Galaxy-S4-tap-seven-times-on-the-build-number_id42526With Android 4.2.2, as running on the Samsung Galaxy S4, you need to jump through a few hoops to enter the developer settings on your handset. These range from touch visualization, to deeper access you should tinker with only if you know what you are doing...]]>NewsWed, 01 May 2013 08:26:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-developer-settings-on-the-Galaxy-S4-tap-seven-times-on-the-build-number_id42526/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Use-any-icon-pack-on-any-Android-launcher-with-Icon-Themer-root-reqd_id42345There's no shortage of icon packs for your favorite Android launcher of choice, be it Apex, Nova, Go, Buzz or something more obscure that does the job for you. The trouble is that if you like an Apex icon set, you can't use it with Go, and vice versa...]]>NewsThu, 25 Apr 2013 08:28:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Use-any-icon-pack-on-any-Android-launcher-with-Icon-Themer-root-reqd_id42345/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691The HTC One offers plenty of camera settings to tinker with, which can improve your shots beforehand, and a handy Auto Enhance feature to pimp them up afterwards, so check out a few tips in the slideshow within...]]>NewsWed, 10 Apr 2013 05:53:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/HTC-One-UltraPixel-camera-tips-and-tricks-review_id41691/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-test-out-Ubuntu-Touch-core-apps-on-your-Ubuntu-desktop_id40644As usual, Ubuntu is letting us get access to some cool stuff early on in the process. But, also as usual, getting access this early means that there really isn't much to do. Even so, we now have access to the Ubuntu Touch core apps that are being built by the community, and here's how you can test them out...]]>NewsFri, 08 Mar 2013 11:50:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-test-out-Ubuntu-Touch-core-apps-on-your-Ubuntu-desktop_id40644/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-sideload-Android-4.2.2-on-your-Google-Nexus-4_id39785If you are not one of the lucky souls that are having their latest Android update fix over the air on the Google Nexus 4, there are, naturally, ways to manually push it to your handset, instead of tapping the software update button hundred times a day...]]>NewsThu, 14 Feb 2013 07:10:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-sideload-Android-4.2.2-on-your-Google-Nexus-4_id39785/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-your-Verizon-branded-Nokia-Lumia-822-as-an-unlocked-GSM-phone_id39649We've mentioned it before, but there is a way to use the Verizon branded Nokia Lumia 822 as an unlocked GSM phone and all you need to do is slip in your SIM card and make sure that your carrier supports the correct bands; if you can get the phone cheap enough, you can end up using it on a low-priced pre-paid carrier and save some nice money...]]>NewsSun, 10 Feb 2013 22:26:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-your-Verizon-branded-Nokia-Lumia-822-as-an-unlocked-GSM-phone_id39649/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-How-to-tell-who-has-been-messing-with-your-smartphone_id39599Chances are that if you have a smartphone or a tablet, there's stuff on it that you wouldn't like every single person around you to have access to - text messages, images, video, apps, you name it. Sure, you can hide your private images or lock down certain apps using software made for that purpose, but such a solution isn't always enough to keep prying eyes away. What if you want to see who has been secretly messing with your Android device without telling you? Well, in that case, there's a few apps that can come in handy. These three Android applications will let you know when your smartphone or tablet is being used and will help you catch the culprit red-handed...]]>NewsFri, 08 Feb 2013 07:16:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-How-to-tell-who-has-been-messing-with-your-smartphone_id39599/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Remove-bloatware-and-install-Android-4.2-apps-on-the-Galaxy-S-III-with-PalaTool_id38684The author also throws in Nexus 4 UI elements like fonts and wallpapers, as well as CyanogenMod APN list, and he promises many other mods to be added in the future. Saves time in removing bloatware piece by piece, and installing newest app versions, no doubt...]]>NewsMon, 14 Jan 2013 06:57:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Remove-bloatware-and-install-Android-4.2-apps-on-the-Galaxy-S-III-with-PalaTool_id38684/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Got-kids-Heres-how-to-block-in-app-purchases-on-Android-iOS-and-Windows-Phone_id38567You've been there - you lend your phone or tablet to the kiddo, and when your credit card bill arrives, there are conspicuous charges like "Mighty Eagle" or "red potion", which your wife might confuse for enhancing supplements...]]>NewsThu, 10 Jan 2013 06:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Got-kids-Heres-how-to-block-in-app-purchases-on-Android-iOS-and-Windows-Phone_id38567/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-improve-video-recording-with-your-Google-Nexus-4_id37807Nexus 4 might be many things, like the best value-for-money Android proposition right now, but camerawise it's not the sharpest tool in the shed, given that LG had skimped on the 13 MP unit gracing its more expensive Optimus G brother...]]>NewsTue, 18 Dec 2012 08:45:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-improve-video-recording-with-your-Google-Nexus-4_id37807/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-Siri-to-get-Google-Maps-directions_id37780Google Maps for iOS is a pretty big success, there's no arguing that idea by this point. The app soared to the top of the iTunes charts within seven hours of release, it saw 10 million downloads in its first two days of release, and the critics love it. Of course, Google Maps still has the trouble that it isn't integrated with iOS like the stock Apple Maps. Well, here's a quick and easy how to for using Siri to get Google Maps directions...]]>NewsMon, 17 Dec 2012 16:32:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-Siri-to-get-Google-Maps-directions_id37780/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-an-Android-smartphone-as-a-PC-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse_id37487In this how-to guide, we will show you how an Android smartphone can be used as a wireless touchpad and keyboard for a PC or Mac. The smartphone connects to the computer wirelessly over Wi-Fi, and setting it up is really easy...]]>NewsMon, 10 Dec 2012 05:27:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-use-an-Android-smartphone-as-a-PC-wireless-keyboard-and-mouse_id37487/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-your-Galaxy-Note-II-and-some-Galaxy-S-III-versions-for-free-Jelly-Bean-reqd_id37417Samsung seems to have a hidden menu in its Galaxy phones, which allows you to carrier unlock your device for free, and appeared on an XDA-Devs thread...]]>NewsFri, 07 Dec 2012 05:29:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-your-Galaxy-Note-II-and-some-Galaxy-S-III-versions-for-free-Jelly-Bean-reqd_id37417/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-the-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id37284Follow the steps inside if you want to root the 5.5" giant and remove bloatware, introduce tethering or other goodies. There are even the steps to roll back the rooting if you need to for warranty purposes and such...]]>NewsTue, 04 Dec 2012 06:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-the-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II_id37284/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-boot-Android-4.1-into-Safe-Mode_id37263One of the lesser known, but potentially very useful new features in Android 4.1 and higher (aka Jelly Bean), is the option to boot your device into Safe Mode. This is a power-user feature which can help you to get rid of rogue apps and troubleshoot issues...]]>NewsMon, 03 Dec 2012 18:48:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-boot-Android-4.1-into-Safe-Mode_id37263/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-transfer-your-Microsoft-Outlook-contacts-quickly-to-your-Android-device_id37003If you want to move to Google's universe because you got a shiny new Android phone or tablet, and all your contacts are stored in Microsoft Outlook on your Windows machine, forget about costly syncing apps or half-baked free solutions...]]>NewsMon, 26 Nov 2012 06:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-transfer-your-Microsoft-Outlook-contacts-quickly-to-your-Android-device_id37003/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-check-if-you-are-eligible-for-a-phone-upgrade-with-AT-T-Verizon-Sprint-or-T-Mobile_id36906If you're anything like us, you are probably tempted to ditch that old phone of yours and buy a brand new one this weekend. And how could one not be with all of these great Black Friday deals on smartphones and tablets that the nation's carriers are already teasing us with? However, taking advantage of any of these awesome discounts requires your signature under a new 2-year contract with the respective carrier. Do you know if you are eligible for an upgrade already? In case you aren't sure, we've made it a bit easier for you to look up your upgrade eligibility status with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T-mobile. It turns out that doing so is easier than one might think...]]>NewsThu, 22 Nov 2012 08:06:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-check-if-you-are-eligible-for-a-phone-upgrade-with-AT-T-Verizon-Sprint-or-T-Mobile_id36906/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-bring-Adobe-Flash-back-to-your-Android-device-including-the-Nexus-4-and-Nexus-10_id36900Full Adobe Flash support has been nixed with the arrival of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and often even ICS handsets now ship without the controversial piece of software. The need for it, however, hasn't gone away, as many more obscure video sites, as well as online game hubs still require Adobe Flash support, so kudos to those Android manufacturers like HTC, which still load it as an option with their phones in the default browser, even if the handset is running JB, like with the One X+...]]>NewsThu, 22 Nov 2012 05:17:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-bring-Adobe-Flash-back-to-your-Android-device-including-the-Nexus-4-and-Nexus-10_id36900/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-your-Google-Nexus-4-XDA-Devs-member-HQRaja-ready-with-the-solution_id36716Now the floodgates of custom ROMs, modifications and numerous tweaks will open, squeezing the last breath out of the hardware and interface performance, and the Nexus 4 is no slouch, so we fully expect wonders here...]]>NewsFri, 16 Nov 2012 07:18:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-root-your-Google-Nexus-4-XDA-Devs-member-HQRaja-ready-with-the-solution_id36716/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-How-to-share-your-location-and-GPS-coordinates_id36706Here is a scenario you've probably experienced, just like the majority of the human beings inhabiting the planet: you are at this really cool place and you want to invite a bunch of friends over, but giving them directions on the phone proves as difficult as teaching a cat to bark. Or you are on your way to a rendezvous point and you want someone else to keep track of your location, just so they know when you are about get there. How do you do that with the help of your handset? Well, as with many other things, there is more than one way of sharing your coordinates with someone else, and in this how-to guide, we'll describe several methods of doing that on an Android smartphone...]]>NewsFri, 16 Nov 2012 06:24:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-How-to-share-your-location-and-GPS-coordinates_id36706/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-fix-Nexus-7-app-update-errors-after-installing-Android-4.2_id36640Overall, the Android 4.2 update seems to be going pretty well and hasn't had any major bugs that have been reported yet, but Nexus 7 owners have been reporting a minor, but annoying error after installing the update. Apparently, some users have found that after installing the Android 4.2 update, the Google Play Store won't be able to update apps and will keep giving an error...]]>NewsWed, 14 Nov 2012 15:47:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-fix-Nexus-7-app-update-errors-after-installing-Android-4.2_id36640/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-manually-update-your-Galaxy-Nexus-takju-to-Android-4.2_id36572Earlier we saw that the Android 4.2 update had started rolling out to Galaxy Nexus users who had the Takju model phone (USA unlocked), and now for the adventurous types, we have the walkthrough on how to manually update your device...]]>NewsTue, 13 Nov 2012 09:35:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-manually-update-your-Galaxy-Nexus-takju-to-Android-4.2_id36572/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.2-rolling-out-to-Nexus-7-and-how-to-manually-install-it_id36570Late last night/very early this morning, we started seeing reports that some Samsung Galaxy Nexus users were getting the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update, and now it looks as though that rollout has been extended to the Nexus 7...]]>NewsTue, 13 Nov 2012 09:23:00 -0600http://www.phonearena.com/news/Android-4.2-rolling-out-to-Nexus-7-and-how-to-manually-install-it_id36570/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-stars-in-a-set-of-detailed-hands-on-videos_id36224That the Samsung Galaxy Note II is actually pretty awesome is something that 3 million people around the world already know. With its humongous HD screen, ultra-fast quad-core processor, and rich set of features, it is among the best Android devices currently available on the market. But in case you are still not convinced, here is a set of videos that Samsung just posted on YouTube just for you...]]>NewsFri, 02 Nov 2012 08:44:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-stars-in-a-set-of-detailed-hands-on-videos_id36224/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-shows-how-to-quick-and-easy-Get-Your-Google-Back-on-the-new-Windows-8RT_id36019The launch of Windows 8 and RT, its limited ARM-based version, means a lot of people will bump head on with Bing and Internet Explorer…]]>NewsMon, 29 Oct 2012 04:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-shows-how-to-quick-and-easy-Get-Your-Google-Back-on-the-new-Windows-8RT_id36019/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-reset-the-auto-brightness-function-on-your-iPhone-5-from-the-new-custom-ranges_id35537With iOS 6 the autobrightness function received an overhaul, and started working in the lock screen now, too, so the display doesn't burn your retinas when you wake up in a darker room, and grab your phone with brightness settings memorized on high. It is also now meant to adjust quickly from dark to bright environment, but gradually if you go from a lot of light to dimmer places, just like the human eye does...]]>NewsMon, 15 Oct 2012 07:55:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-reset-the-auto-brightness-function-on-your-iPhone-5-from-the-new-custom-ranges_id35537/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-create-a-real-holograph-using-your-smartphone_id35497It's like watching R2D2 spit out the holographic image of Princess Leia in Star Wars; instead of requiring you to own an R2 unit, a -3.75 index prism crystal, some cardboard and a smartphone is all you need to create some magic of your own...]]>NewsSat, 13 Oct 2012 12:10:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-create-a-real-holograph-using-your-smartphone_id35497/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Here-is-how-to-stop-advertisers-from-tracking-you-in-iOS-6_id35469Today, Apple is under the spotlight as it has been revealed that iOS 6 collects user data. In fact, some say that the IFA system (short for "identifier for advertisers") is doing that more efficiently than ever. There is no cause for alarm as the information does not reveal your identity to anyone. It is used by advertisers to efficiently provide ads...]]>NewsFri, 12 Oct 2012 08:16:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Here-is-how-to-stop-advertisers-from-tracking-you-in-iOS-6_id35469/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-how-to-hide-those-sexy-pictures-video-on-your-Android-phone_id35415It's been statistically proven that PhoneArena readers (and writers!) are mostly cool and very popular guys who enjoy lots and lots of attention from women. And while we don't really mind it, this irresistible charm of ours can sometimes put us in difficult situations, where we have to answer some questions that can be pretty tough to answer...]]>NewsThu, 11 Oct 2012 06:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-how-to-hide-those-sexy-pictures-video-on-your-Android-phone_id35415/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-and-AT-T-are-selling-your-personal-data-to-advertizers-heres-how-to-stop-that_id35380If you are a Verizon Wireless customer, you might not know that the carrier is selling your usage data for money. Anonymized location data…]]>NewsWed, 10 Oct 2012 09:37:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Verizon-and-AT-T-are-selling-your-personal-data-to-advertizers-heres-how-to-stop-that_id35380/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-install-the-Jelly-Bean-apps-on-an-ICS-smartphone_id35300Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been available to manufacturers and developers for quite some time now, but that doesn't mean that it can be found on many handsets. Actually, Jelly Bean is still a rarity in the Android ecosystem, reserved mainly for those sporting a vanilla Google experience device. Still, there is a way to get some Jelly Bean action, if you are a proud owner of a 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-running device...]]>NewsMon, 08 Oct 2012 07:59:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-install-the-Jelly-Bean-apps-on-an-ICS-smartphone_id35300/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-watch-the-Presidential-Debate-tonight-on-your-mobile-device_id35145Obama and Romney will be meeting face-to-face tonight for the first presidential debate from 9-10:30 p.m. EST at the University of Denver in Colorado. There is a lot at stake - for Obama, to articulate his domestic policy recap so far, and maybe hint at eventual second term actions, whereas Mitt Romney has to hit hard and strong where it hurts, on the economy and the jobless rate, regain some polling ground...]]>NewsWed, 03 Oct 2012 09:30:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-watch-the-Presidential-Debate-tonight-on-your-mobile-device_id35145/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Get-Street-View-back-on-your-iPhone-with-this-app_id34839One of the cooler features that got lost with the arrival of iOS 6 was Google's Street View. No more free strolls around the Eiffel Tower or the Coliseum, no more Palmeral de Elche! Well, guess what - you can bring Street View back to your iPhone, thanks to an enterprising dev studio and their app...]]>NewsTue, 25 Sep 2012 05:05:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Get-Street-View-back-on-your-iPhone-with-this-app_id34839/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/You-can-kind-of-get-Google-Maps-back-after-iOS-6-update_id34696Those who miss the old Google Maps (we cannot blame you, given the initial criticism Apple's Maps app is getting) can easily get access to Google's mapping service. In fact, the solution is so simple that some of you may have figured it out already...]]>NewsThu, 20 Sep 2012 06:17:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/You-can-kind-of-get-Google-Maps-back-after-iOS-6-update_id34696/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-enable-720p-recording-on-the-Nexus-7_id34289One of the more consistent points of disappointment for users with the Nexus 7 is that there is no rear camera. There isn't a lot to fault with Google's tablet, but this is one of the more voiced troubles. The tablet does have a front camera...]]>NewsMon, 10 Sep 2012 20:51:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-enable-720p-recording-on-the-Nexus-7_id34289/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Tips-on-how-to-keep-your-smartphone-humming-before-during-and-after-the-approaching-storm_id33704Are you being threatened by Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Issac? If so, there are a few tips on on how to use your smartphone before, during and after the storm to make sure that you have enough juice to make it through the power outages...]]>NewsSun, 26 Aug 2012 01:35:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Tips-on-how-to-keep-your-smartphone-humming-before-during-and-after-the-approaching-storm_id33704/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-stop-those-annoying-emergency-alerts-on-your-Verizon-or-Sprint-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id33400Hurricane warnings for many miles away from you, Presidential alerts, amber alerts for missing people in your area, and all other assorted emergency notifications can wake you up in the middle of the night ever since Verizon signed up for the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) federal system that went live recently throughout its network. AT&T also participates, but for now only in a few areas like New York, D.C. and Portland, with more being added...]]>NewsFri, 17 Aug 2012 07:00:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-stop-those-annoying-emergency-alerts-on-your-Verizon-or-Sprint-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III_id33400/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Directions-on-how-to-manually-install-Adobe-Flash-Player-on-your-Android-device_id33326Now that you can no longer install Adobe Flash Player from the Google Play Store onto your Android device, there is a way to do it manually; the directions will show you how to manually install Flash Player on Android devices running 2.2 through 4.1 as long as the Chrome browser is not in use...]]>NewsWed, 15 Aug 2012 16:07:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Directions-on-how-to-manually-install-Adobe-Flash-Player-on-your-Android-device_id33326/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Have-you-heard-of-Google-Ears-Its-a-song-recognition-app-that-you-can-install-right-now_id33193Apparently, alongside Jelly Bean, Google has also introduced the Google Ears app at I/O 2012. However, while it seems the app isn't ready for prime time yet, there is a quick and easy way to get it right now on your Android 4.* device...]]>NewsFri, 10 Aug 2012 06:42:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Have-you-heard-of-Google-Ears-Its-a-song-recognition-app-that-you-can-install-right-now_id33193/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-enable-multiple-user-accounts-on-a-Jelly-Bean-device-right-now_id33001We recently informed you that random code has been found in Jelly Bean hinting at the eventual arrival of a multiple user accounts feature to Android. While Google is yet to announce such functionality, though, it looks like users of Jelly Bean devices can take advantage of the code that's already in place and enable the feature...]]>NewsFri, 03 Aug 2012 09:41:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-enable-multiple-user-accounts-on-a-Jelly-Bean-device-right-now_id33001/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-turn-off-4G-LTE-on-your-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-when-you-dont-need-it-and-save-on-battery_id32990It's no secret that trying to maintain connection to a 4G LTE network, and especially to Verizon's one, drains battery much faster than if your phone was simply in 3G or 2G mode. The carriers force their LTE devices into active dual-mode operation, but Verizon's brand of it is particularly bad, since the phone has to maintain a connection to both the oldie CDMA2000, and the LTE networks...]]>NewsFri, 03 Aug 2012 07:13:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-turn-off-4G-LTE-on-your-Verizon-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-when-you-dont-need-it-and-save-on-battery_id32990/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-download-YouTube-video-to-your-Android-phone_id32944Watching video online using services like YouTube is definitely a lot of fun, but nothing is like having those videos that you feel are most precious to you right on your device's storage...]]>NewsThu, 02 Aug 2012 08:49:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-download-YouTube-video-to-your-Android-phone_id32944/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-how-to-import-your-Facebook-friends-birthdays-into-your-smartphone-calendar_id32902Importing your Facebook friends birthdays straight into your Google Calendar could mean that finally you’d remember all those important…]]>NewsWed, 01 Aug 2012 07:24:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/Heres-how-to-import-your-Facebook-friends-birthdays-into-your-smartphone-calendar_id32902/commentsPhone Arenahttp://www.phonearena.com/news/What-to-do-when-your-phone-gets-wet_id32814Seeing your phone dunked in a pool, toilet bowl, glass of beer or even washed with your jeans - many owners have been there. Samsung Pakistan outed a pretty funny picture where to place your phone when it gets wet, and we are chiming in with some additional advice to complement it...]]>NewsMon, 30 Jul 2012 06:23:00 -0500http://www.phonearena.com/news/What-to-do-when-your-phone-gets-wet_id32814/commentsPhone Arena