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• 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

• Smartphone security: Keep your handset safe

  Once upon a time, a phone was just a phone: It simply made and received calls. The only security you worried about was if someone had picked up in the other room to listen in.

  By Brent Rose | 12 January, 2011 02:07

  Tags: consumer electronics, data protection, online security, Phones, RIM BlackBerry, smartphones, tech support, Windows Phone 7

• BlackBerry 6: Wipe Your Smartphone, Restore Factory Settings

  Many reasons exist for why you might want or need to "security wipe" a BlackBerry, or completely erase all personal data stored on your handheld: You got a new smartphone and plan to retire the older device; you're trading in your existing BlackBerry for a new one from your wireless carrier; you and a friend are swapping devices; you loaded too many applications or media and just want to start over from scratch; etc.

  By Al Sacco | 15 December, 2010 07:11

  Tags: consumer electronics, Phones, research in motion, security, smartphones

• 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

• How to restore an iPhone

  QUESTION I've bought a number of apps for my Apple iPhone via iTunes and the App Store. To avoid draining the battery by downloading apps directly to the handset, I'd like to connect my iPhone to my Windows XP PC using USB and transfer them over. However, when I connect the phone its icon doesn't appear on the desktop (although it does charge up). I've tried updating iTunes, restarting the PC and using a different USB port, all to no avail.

  By Chris Byers | 13 August, 2010 02:19

  Tags: Apple, consumer electronics, iPhone, iphone apps, iTunes, Mac, PC Peripherals, Phones, Phones & PDAs, smartphones, software

• 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

• How to fix anything

  Your PC will crash, your camera will break, your network will fail, and your printer will chew up paper.

  By Patrick Miller | 13 May, 2010 16:25

  Tags: desktop pcs, digital cameras, notebooks, printers, 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

• Use your Android phone as a wireless modem

  You know you can surf the Net on your Android phone--but did you know that the same phone can also enable you to surf the Net from your PC?

  By JR Raphael | 07 May, 2010 07:18

  Tags: Android, android market, Google Android, mobiles 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