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Make your Samsung Galaxy S4 sound better using Adapt Sound 10
The Samsung Galaxy S4 has an awesome built-in feature called Adapt Sound. Simply put, it fine tunes the...
HTC One UltraPixel camera tips and tricks review 10 Apr 2013, 05:53 38
The HTC One offers plenty of camera settings to tinker with, which can improve your shots beforehand,...
Android: How to tell who has been messing with your smartphone 08 Feb 2013, 07:16 11
Chances are that if you have a smartphone or a tablet, there's stuff on it that you wouldn't like every...
Got kids? Here's how to block in-app purchases on Android, iOS and Windows Phone 10 Jan 2013, 06:35 6
You've been there - you lend your phone or tablet to the kiddo, and when your credit card bill arrives,...
How to use an Android smartphone as a PC wireless keyboard and mouse 10 Dec 2012, 05:27 12
In this how-to guide, we will show you how an Android smartphone can be used as a wireless touchpad and...
How to transfer your Microsoft Outlook contacts quickly to your Android device 26 Nov 2012, 06:18 5
If you want to move to Google's universe because you got a shiny new Android phone or tablet, and all...
How to check if you are eligible for a phone upgrade with AT&T, Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile 22 Nov 2012, 08:06 10
If you're anything like us, you are probably tempted to ditch that old phone of yours and buy a brand...
How to bring Adobe Flash back to your Android device, including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 22 Nov 2012, 05:17 16
Full Adobe Flash support has been nixed with the arrival of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and often even ICS...
How to root your Google Nexus 4: XDA-Devs member HQRaja ready with the solution 16 Nov 2012, 07:18 14
Now the floodgates of custom ROMs, modifications and numerous tweaks will open, squeezing the last breath...
Android: How to share your location and GPS coordinates 16 Nov 2012, 06:24 12
Here is a scenario you've probably experienced, just like the majority of the human beings inhabiting...
How to reset the auto brightness function on your iPhone 5 from the new custom ranges 15 Oct 2012, 07:55 5
With iOS 6 the autobrightness function received an overhaul, and started working in the lock screen now,...
Here's how to hide those sexy pictures (video?) on your Android phone 11 Oct 2012, 06:51 46
It's been statistically proven that PhoneArena readers (and writers!) are mostly cool and very popular...
How to install the Jelly Bean apps on an ICS smartphone 08 Oct 2012, 07:59 32
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has been available to manufacturers and developers for quite some time now, but...
How to watch the Presidential Debate tonight on your mobile device 03 Oct 2012, 09:30 10
Obama and Romney will be meeting face-to-face tonight for the first presidential debate from 9-10:30...
You can (kind of) get Google Maps back after iOS 6 update 20 Sep 2012, 06:17 23
Those who miss the old Google Maps (we cannot blame you, given the initial criticism Apple's Maps app...
Tips on how to keep your smartphone humming before, during and after the approaching storm 26 Aug 2012, 01:35 8
Are you being threatened by Tropical Storm (soon to be Hurricane) Issac? If so, there are a few tips...
How to stop those annoying emergency alerts on your Verizon or Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III 17 Aug 2012, 07:00 7
Hurricane warnings for many miles away from you, Presidential alerts, amber alerts for missing people...
How to enable multiple user accounts on a Jelly Bean device right now 03 Aug 2012, 09:41 32
We recently informed you that random code has been found in Jelly Bean hinting at the eventual arrival...
How to turn off 4G LTE on your Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III when you don't need it, and save on battery 03 Aug 2012, 07:13 12
It's no secret that trying to maintain connection to a 4G LTE network, and especially to Verizon's one,...
Here's how to import your Facebook friends’ birthdays into your smartphone calendar 01 Aug 2012, 07:24 13
Importing your Facebook friends birthdays straight into your Google Calendar could mean that finally...
How to disable bloatware on your Samsung Galaxy S III: apps safe to remove 27 Jul 2012, 06:04 4
Those of you who don't care about rooting and installing debloated custom ROMs on your brand spanking...
How to rip DVDs to your mobile device 08 Jul 2012, 16:43 23
In this How To we'll show you how to use HandBrake to rip DVDs to your mobile device for free...
How to use a PlayStation 3 Sixaxis controller with your Android smartphone or tablet 05 Jul 2012, 05:57 16
This how-to guide will teach you how you can use a PlayStation 3 controller with your Android smartphone...
How to control a computer remotely using your iPhone or Android smartphone 02 Jul 2012, 03:13 14
This how-to guide will show you how to control a PC or a Mac remotely, over the internet, straight from...
Here's how you can use Google Maps offline 22 Jun 2012, 09:10 16
With the arrival of Nokia Maps on Windows Phone, the platform might have suddenly become the one with...
How to make wallpapers optimized for Android 20 Jun 2012, 14:55 16
Sometimes you snap a photo or find an image on the web that you would love to display on your Android...
How to see who is calling from that unknown phone number 19 Jun 2012, 09:36 25
Getting calls from masked or unknown phone numbers can be annoying, yet luckily, there are services that...
How to tether on your Android smartphone without paying for a monthly subscription 15 Jun 2012, 15:00 47
Well folks, if data isn’t a problem seeing you’re still on a grandfathered unlimited plan or simply have...
5 accessories to connect a smartphone or tablet to your TV 18 May 2012, 09:07 7
We've all been there, lounging on the couch with our phone or tablet, and wishing we could stream videos...
How to play NES, SNES, Sega Genesis games on your Android smartphone 10 May 2012, 08:41 28
Those of you who have ever been interested in reviving their childhood memories by playing some old-school...
Become better in the kitchen: Android cooking apps 26 Apr 2012, 09:34 5
Sure, we've all heard about those fancy recipe apps for smartphones that hold the key to preparing thousands...
How to unlock your jail-broken iPhone in 12 easy steps 23 Apr 2012, 15:44 8
Want to unlock your iPhone from your carrier? If you're comfortable with jailbreaking your iDevice, this...
How to easily organize a get-together with the iPhone 20 Apr 2012, 04:24 11
Sure, a lot of people have an iPhone and know how to download apps, but we wouldn't be surprised if many...
New iPad gets obligatory iFixit teardown, exposing iGuts 15 Mar 2012, 15:00 6
The electronic-repair-guide team at iFixit have started their most recent dissection, showing off what's...
Here's how to trade in your "old iPad" and get the best value for it 09 Mar 2012, 04:57 3
The new iPad arrived with a bang on Wednesday and you’ve had enough time to read our initial thoughts,...
Here's how you can use your cell phone as a PC replacement (it works!) 10 Feb 2012, 07:33 31
Ready to make the switch away from your desktop/laptop/tablet? If you have one of the latest smartphones...
Cell phone radiation: Counteraction 07 Feb 2012, 12:47 20
At this point, we can be sure that there's no reason to panic. At the same time, it might be best if...
How to make international calls with your smartphone on the very cheap 27 Jan 2012, 08:44 12
We compare the international calling rates of a few VoIP smartphone apps, and find that you can pretty...










