mobile phones

Tutorials

• How to create custom notification tones in iOS 5

  Apple's latest iOS 5 operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices went live last week and one of its new features is custom notification tones.

  By Ross Catanzariti | 18 October, 2011 09:39

  Tags: Apple, Apple iPhone 4, Apple iPhone 4S, iOS 5, iPhone, mobile phones, smartphones

• Root Google Android the easy way

  Google's Android operating system is riding a wave of popularity that has rapidly eclipsed Apple's iOS, and by the end of 2010 it's expected to overtake RIM's BlackBerry as the world's leading smartphone platform. However, despite the relative openness and flexibility of the OS, your Android phone still isn't as powerful and customizable as it could be. To unlock all of your phone's potential, you'll need to root it.

  By Robert Strohmeyer | 15 September, 2010 23:15

  Tags: Android, Apple, consumer electronics, Google, Google Android, mobile phones, Phones

• 7 smartphone disasters that could happen to you

  Like all technology, smartphones can be hugely useful. However, some of the time they provide opportunities for tech-tinged embarrassment. We tracked down seven of the most unfortunate mobile phone disaster tales we could find. The stories are fun to laugh at now, but most of them were anything but amusing when they actually occurred...

  By Shane O'Neill | 31 August, 2010 11:51

  Tags: mobile phones, smartphones

• 6 ways to type faster in Android

  Smartphones are meant to make our lives easier--or at least more connected to people we want to communicate with--so why does typing on them sometimes seem on a par with performing root canal surgery?

  By JR Raphael | 17 August, 2010 00:27

  Tags: Android, consumer electronics, Google, Google Android, mobile phones, Phones, smartphones

• Add amazing new features to your phone and camera

  Your tech gear can do more than you think it can. Perhaps a device manufacturer has a particular user experience in mind. Or maybe you think you need a brand-new camera to get advanced shooting features. Don't worry--with a bit of time and care, you can get a lot mileage out of the goods you own.

  By Nate Ralph | 13 July, 2010 00:29

  Tags: consumer electronics, digital cameras, mobile phones, Point-and-Shoot, smartphones

• 14 ways to supercharge your smartphone

  Are you using your smartphone to its fullest? Probably not--smartphone owners typically push their devices up to only about half their potential. Here are 14 smartphone apps to help your Android handset, BlackBerry, or iPhone become all that it can be.

  By Ian Paul | 13 May, 2010 00:08

  Tags: Android, android market, apple iphone, Google Android, iPhone, iphone app store, mobile apps, mobile phones, smartphones

• Manage music with Android

  Google Android is a great platform for mobile communications, but it's also designed from the ground up to offer a rich multimedia experience. Your Android device is jam-packed with features that let you manage and play your digital music in a variety of ways.

  By Robert Strohmeyer | 06 May, 2010 00:30

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Shoot, edit, and manage photos in Android

  Who needs to carry a camera if a smartphone is at hand? The Android operating system packs enough of photo functionality that it can often stand in for both a camera and a PC. Once you've learned how to harness your Android phone's photo power, capturing and sharing memorable moments will always be a snap.

  By JR Raphael | 07 May, 2010 07:20

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Android 101: A guide to using your Android phone

  Android can do a lot for you--but you have to know where to begin.

  By JR Raphael | 07 May, 2010 06:36

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Install and manage apps in Android Market

  Your Android phone is only as useful as the apps you put on it. Whether you're looking to play games, manage media, or find new ways to organize your life, apps are the tools that can make it happen.

  By JR Raphael | 07 May, 2010 08:13

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile apps, mobile phones, smartphones

• Manage files and documents on your Android phone

  All play and no work makes your smartphone an expensive toy. But with the help of a wide selection of professional-grade mobile apps from the Android Market, your Android phone can get down to business. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to manage files on your phone, and I'll highlight some of the best tools and apps for viewing, creating, and editing business documents on the go.

  By Robert Strohmeyer | 06 May, 2010 00:26

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Make the most of Android messaging

  A smartphone is designed to help you keep in touch, and Android devices are no exception. Google's mobile operating system gives you plenty of robust ways to stay connected. Here's a tour to get you started.

  By JR Raphael | 05 May, 2010 01:11

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Hack to get Android 2.1 on 4 Windows Mobile phones

  As a long-time Windows Mobile user who finally gave up on it and switched to an Android phone, I've been thrilled with the new operating system. Now, it looks like others who are fed up with WinMo might be able to switch a little more easily.

  By David Pierce | 23 February, 2010 08:46

  Tags: Google Android, htc, mobile phones, smartphones

• Master Google Android: 40 tips and tricks

  The first time you use an Android phone, one thing becomes immediately clear: You're not in Cupertino anymore.

  By JR Raphael | 27 January, 2010 13:48

  Tags: Google Android, mobile phones, smartphones

• Stream your social life on your smartphone

  Though your mobile phone keeps you more connected, it can also make things more complicated. Using a cell phone to track e-mail, text messages, instant messages, voicemail, Facebook, and Twitter can be a burden--after all, these social networking applications attempt to shoehorn Web 2.0 resources onto small devices that weren't designed with Web 2.0 in mind.

  By Tony Bradley | 22 January, 2010 08:02

  Tags: mobile phones, smartphones, social networking