Phones
9 Great Games for Your Android Phone
by Kevin Schulte on March 17, 2010
photo credit: secretlondon123 While the Android Market isn’t nearly as diverse as Apple’s app store yet, it’s growing quickly and has plenty to offer in the way of games. I have compiled a list of some of the games that I’ve enjoyed playing. All of the games I mention in this guide are either completely free or have a free version available, so you have nothing to lose by... [Read More]
How to Backup Pictures from an LG Dare Phone (VX9700)
by Evan Wondrasek on February 23, 2010
I recently decided to part ways with my old LG Dare phone (VX9700), but before I got rid of it I wanted to back up the pictures that were still stored in its memory. Unfortunately, you can’t just plug the device into a computer and make copies, and it takes a long time to send each picture from the phone one at a time. This guide will show you how to quickly backup your pictures from your... [Read More]
First 48 Hours with the Motorla Droid
by Patrick Vinge on January 29, 2010
I was recently forced to switch to Verizon after 4 years of service from T-Mobile due to lack of coverage in Grand Forks, ND. Let me tell you, I don’t think I could have been forced to do anything better. My first 48 hours with the Droid have been a complete eye opener from its predecessor the G1, with a few hiccups along the way. Two things initially impressed me after receiving this phone.... [Read More]
How to Remove Duplicate Facebook Entries from Motorola Droid Contacts
by Evan Wondrasek on December 10, 2009
One mildly irritating bug I’ve noticed on my Motorola Droid is that some of my contacts accumulate duplicate Facebook profiles in their contact information. Opening their contact information can show from 5-7 additional Facebook profiles, but they all open the correct profile page. Here’s a quick fix I came up with to remove the duplicates: Open the Facebook application. Touch the... [Read More]
Comparison: Motorola Droid vs. iPod Touch
by Evan Wondrasek on November 25, 2009
A friend of mine recently asked if she should buy an iPod Touch or a Motorola Droid. While these are two completely different products, one being a wifi-enabled MP3 player and the other being a full-featured smartphone, a choice definitely still exists. So without any further adieu, here’s what I had to say about the two of them! I bought my 16GB iPod Touch two summers ago and I used it like... [Read More]
Keep Your Phone Secure with Auto Lock
by Evan Wondrasek on November 23, 2009
While we’re generally protective of our wallets/purses (none of us would be caught dead leaving a wallet or purse unattended for more than a few minutes), we’re much more careless about another item we carry with that contains a great deal of personal information – our mobile phones. Before the advent of smartphones, losing your phone just meant somebody could call your mom and text... [Read More]
How to Use 2D QR Barcodes to Quickly Share Information
by Evan Wondrasek on November 18, 2009
I was recently introduced to QR Codes, which are a type of two-dimensional barcode that can store large amounts of information encrypted in a graphic. This graphic can be scanned by devices like cell phones to quickly retrieve the data, so it’s great for sharing contact information, text, or URLs. Scanning QR Codes with your mobile phone There are several QR Code apps available for mobile... [Read More]
How to Take Screenshots of an Android-based Phone
by Evan Wondrasek on November 12, 2009
Since I’ll be writing about the Motorola Droid (which uses Google’s Android mobile operating system) in the upcoming weeks, I wanted to be able to perform screen captures directly from the device instead of taking photographs of the entire thing. This guide will walk you through the simple process of taking screenshots of an Android-based phone. Step One: Download and extract the Android... [Read More]
How to View YouTube in High Quality with the Motorola Droid
by Evan Wondrasek on November 8, 2009
I noticed in tech blogger Robert Scoble’s recent review of the Motorola Droid that many people are unaware that YouTube videos are set to a low quality setting by default on Verizon’s newest Android-powered phone. I can’t say exactly why Motorola decided to do this (I’m sure the guy in charge of Verizon’s bandwidth was happy about it) – but it makes YouTube videos... [Read More]
How to Replace Your Boring Voicemail with Google Voice
by David Carman on October 30, 2009
When Google first opened Google Voice, I was very excited to check it out. I was especially looking forward to their voicemail service, particularly the transcription feature. However, after checking it out for a few minutes I lost interest. Although a lot of the features were great, I would have to switch my number to a separate Google Voice number to really take advantage of many of the features. ... [Read More]
