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Go SMS Pro – One of the best free SMS apps

Published on 2012-05-25 14:36:43

Ever since rooting and flashing a ROM, I’ve been happy with some of the apps that the Go Dev Team has put out, in particular Go Contacts and Go Dialer. ... > read more

How to find your lost Android when the ringer is off

Published on 2012-05-22 17:21:41

Who hasn’t misplaced their phone and had a difficult time because their ringer just happened to be off? You can search and search and even have someone else call it ... > read more

What better app is there to keep your family organized but Cozi Family Organizer?

Published on 2012-05-18 16:53:57

Right now my family is made up of my wife and I so to tell the truth, we haven’t really tapped the whole power of the Cozi app. I will ... > read more

4 Awesome Apps To Choose From That Help You Lock Down Your Android

Published on 2012-05-15 17:24:12

Every mobile phone user is in danger of one thing, no matter the operating system, manufacturer or service provider. That is of having unwanted users snooping on their phone. It ... > read more

Which do you use: The Android App or the mobile web version of a tool?

Published on 2012-05-11 15:35:37

It wasn’t that long ago that we realized that Facebook seemed to take painstaking measures to try to make their mobile web version almost identical in design to their Android ... > read more

New to the Android world? Check out this Android Guide from MakeUseOf!

Published on 2012-05-06 22:03:55

Whenever you get something new from the store, you know that there is one thing that will always be included in the package, almost without fail. That’s the instruction manual. ... > read more

Save articles to read them later with Pocket

Published on 2012-05-02 22:45:12

Have you ever come across an article you really are interested in and you want to read the whole thing but you really don’t have the time at the moment? ... > read more

Guest post over at NeatGeek.net – Lemon App review

Published on 2012-04-28 22:40:00

This past week I had the wonderful privilege to write an article for Genna over at NeatGeek.net. She runs a wonderful blog highlighting her obsessions with both being neat and technology. ... > read more

Why Google Play is better than iTunes

Published on 2012-04-25 15:44:30

Want to entertain yourself for hours? Just Google “iPhone vs Android”. But do yourself a favor – skip the articles and just read the comments. Android fans and Apple fanboys ... > read more

Is your Android making you stupid?

Published on 2012-04-24 15:57:12

I came across this YouTube video the other day almost by accident and I couldn’t help but share it with you all. It’s hilarious and the basic premise is saying ... > read more

Facebook Contest – Enter for a chance to win an Amazon.com gift card

Published on 2012-04-23 00:07:02

Our last contest centered all around our newsletter subscribers. One of our wonderful readers, Mike from Dayton, OH, won $25 to spend on Amazon.com. Thank you to all of our ... > read more

Android users are finally welcomed into the Instagram community

Published on 2012-04-19 02:09:44

If you’re not familiar with Instagram, you should be, at least now that they’ve got an Android app. You see, up until now, Instagram has been an app exclusive to ... > read more

Analyze your blog’s traffic and subscribers using your Android

Published on 2012-04-14 23:21:34

To continue the series about blogging using your Android (check out some apps for popular blogging services), we’d like to share with you how you can stay on top of ... > read more

How to blog on the go using your Android – apps for popular blogging services

Published on 2012-04-09 23:27:30

Smartphones, and more specifically Androids (this being an Android blog and all), have really begun to make it easier to do things while you’re on the go, and blogging is ... > read more

How to add an address to Starred Places in the Android Navigation App

Published on 2012-04-06 02:23:17

If you’ve ever wanted to save a place that you’ve gone to using the Android Navigation app, you’ll eventually come to realize that it’s impossible to do, at least in ... > read more

Add customized reminders to the notification bar using Notifier

Published on 2012-04-02 01:00:43

There are many different apps in the Play Market that help remind users of almost anything under the sun. There are to-do apps, calendar apps, and even popup apps, all ... > read more

Live Wallpaper – Rotate Flickr images as your wallpaper with Flickr my Wallpaper

Published on 2012-03-30 23:22:19

One of the joys of owning an Android is having the ability to use live wallpapers. Live wallpapers are apps that make interactivity with your wallpaper a possibility. In the ... > read more

CONTEST – Signup For The AndroidTipGuys Newsletter to Enter

Published on 2012-03-27 15:16:58

We here at AndroidTipGuys really love our newsletter folks. Every single one of you have a spot in our heart, I mean it! Since that is the case, we are ... > read more

Never forget to turn your ringer back on again

Published on 2012-03-26 14:16:03

One of the biggest scourges of every cell phone user, I believe, is how very simple it is to forget to turn your ringer back on once you’ve turned it ... > read more

Doodle with friends and family with the Draw Something Android app

Published on 2012-03-23 19:22:59

Not that long ago my sister introduced me to a new Android app, a game, that has taken our family by storm. The game’s called Draw Something and it’s quite ... > read more

Gmail app outage causing grief for many – How about you?

Published on 2012-03-22 23:42:46

Many Android users rely heavily on the Gmail app to manage their email correspondence. According to one Android Authority reader (Jeff) has tipped that there are quite a few people ... > read more

Subscribe to the all new AndroidTipGuys newsletter

Published on 2012-03-19 16:59:45

How would you like to receive weekly updates on what’s going on with AndroidTipGuys.com? How would you like to receive really cool Android tips from across the internet in your ... > read more

If you love your Android, you’ll love the All About Android netcast

Published on 2012-03-16 02:05:08

All About Android is a netcast that talks about everything Android related. It’s a show where they discuss any number of topics such as news, apps, hardware, and tips and ... > read more

Android Market gets re-branded as Google Play – Good move or bad?

Published on 2012-03-10 04:00:42

In recent days, Google has made several large changes to the Android Market, one of which being a drastic name change, a rebranding that brings the word Google back into ... > read more

Question: How do you find the best apps to download

Published on 2012-03-09 09:07:48

There are over 300,000 apps on the Google Play store. That’s a huge amount to choose from. Since the far majority will be task killers and fart apps, it is ... > read more

Now you can use your Android as a YouTube remote

Published on 2012-03-05 20:39:47

Google has now made it very simple to control YouTube on your TV or computer monitor. Now you can site back on your couch (you lazy bum!) and watch YouTube ... > read more

With Voice Actions in the latest Voice Search Android app version, who needs Siri?

Published on 2012-03-03 07:09:40

Apple has attempted to make big waves with the release of Siri, the new interactive voice software released with the iPhone 4S. The videos and the ads show people simply ... > read more

Distort any photo with your finger and your Android

Published on 2012-02-25 22:41:01

Having the ability to warp and distort a photo is paramount to being cool. For real! Seriously though, just about everyone gets a kick out of someone taking a photo ... > read more

How to send greeting cards using your Android

Published on 2012-02-17 14:22:19

Nothing, and I main NOTHING says that you’re thinking of someone more than sending them a note or a card. With holidays like Valentines Day, Mother or Father’s Day, and ... > read more

How to manage your Android through a web browser

Published on 2012-02-06 12:55:18

We all love our Android devices like they’re our best friends, I know. But sometimes the screen size can become a little cumbersome when trying to get things done. For ... > read more

How to Download YouTube Videos using your Android

Published on 2012-01-17 14:55:00

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to download YouTube videos to watch any time you want to? Did you know you can use your Android device to download those ... > read more

EasyMoney for Android

Published on 2012-01-16 17:36:22

EasyMoney is a premium app available for use on Android devices. The concept of the app is a relatively simple one. It allows users to manage their finances on the ... > read more

Follow big Android CES announcements with Android Police coverage

Published on 2012-01-10 11:46:50

CES, the biggest consumer electronics trade show is well under way. Many great Android products are bound to be announced at the famous trade show. Android Police have some great ... > read more

Easily open any app or shortcut with just a swipe

Published on 2012-01-09 02:55:18

Any Android user loves quick and easy access to their most used apps, contacts and other shortcuts. The problem is that most users also like their homescreens to be filled ... > read more

Top 20 Android games from 2011

Published on 2012-01-06 17:02:11

A few years ago, I sold my iPod touch and bought my first Android phone. I was so glad that I switched, there was one thing that I missed though, ... > read more

How to turn your Android device into speakers

Published on 2012-01-03 06:23:27

Since I’ve been travelling a bit, I’ve been taking my computer around with me. What I haven’t been taking is my speakers as they are too large to carry around. ... > read more

Top 5 eBook Apps for Android

Published on 2011-12-29 05:03:41

Android phones and tablets are excellent devices for eBook reading. You can get free apps for your Android device that you can use to read your eBooks from the major ... > read more

Quickly and easily read and reply to SMS messages using SMS Popup

Published on 2011-12-28 15:52:41

The typical mode of operation when an Android user receives a text message (or SMS) is to hear or feel the alert, check the notification bar for a quick look ... > read more

Automatically fill up your home screen with shortcuts to your most used apps

Published on 2011-07-05 14:55:19

Most Android phones have many home screens for you to fill up with widgets and app shortcut’s. It is nice to be able to place your favourite apps on your ... > read more

What is an Android launcher?

Published on 2011-07-04 15:12:29

What is it? Does the word, “launcher” make any sense to you? If it doesn’t then you may not know what one is, but you are using one every time ... > read more

Download a hacked version of Skype 2.0 to video call on your Android!

Published on 2011-07-01 08:44:46

A few days ago, Skype 2.0 for Android was released. Other than some neat updates such as a new user interface, 2.0 supports video calls over Wifi and 3G. So, ... > read more

How to exclude podcasts from an Android music player

Published on 2011-06-29 10:55:25

If you regularly listen to podcasts, you probably use a podcast manager like Beyondpod, DoggCatcher or PodTrapper. You use the podcast manager to download podcasts and then listen to them. ... > read more

Quick Tip: Google mobile receives an upgrade

Published on 2011-06-28 17:08:27

If you visited Google on your mobile yesterday you might have noticed that it has slightly changed. At the top of the famous search engine, a chrome like bar sits ... > read more

How to listen to radio on Android

Published on 2011-06-28 11:06:11

You can play the radio on nearly every mobile available. The catch? The antenna is in the earphones so you need them plugged in to listen. Also, reception can be quite bad ... > read more

Quick Tip: Download Cut the Rope from GetJar.com for free

Published on 2011-06-25 13:49:56

The hugely popular iPhone game, Cut the Rope, is now available for Android exclusively via getjar.com. Early reviews of the Android version of the game are very positive so the ... > read more

How to sync Android with iTunes

Published on 2011-06-24 08:10:29

Hi, I wonder if you can help me, Caleb. I’m considering the switch from iphone to android. I do value the content in the itunes University though. Can I / ... > read more

Top 3 Android Podcast Players

Published on 2011-06-22 13:39:03

I have talked about my podcast player on choice, DoggCatcher, quite a bit on AndroidTipGuys. In all honesty, I haven’t really spent much time on other podcast players and have ... > read more

Are midrange Android mobiles worth the sacrifice?

Published on 2011-06-21 14:07:58

When buying an Android mobile, you need to make a decision. Would you rather save money and sacrifice the quality of your mobile, or would you rather buy the best ... > read more

Instagram envy? Make your Android photo’s look beautiful and instantly share them with Malome

Published on 2011-06-20 15:30:18

Those of you who have an iPhone may know about an app called Instagram. It’s a simple camera app which lets you add Polaroid type effects to your photo’s. You ... > read more

Which are the best affordable Android mobiles?

Published on 2011-06-16 11:00:21

Android mobile phones have become a new revolution craze. The best handsets available today are HTC Tattoo, Motorola Dext and HTC Magic. > read more

Top 3 Android Apps For Students and Teachers

Published on 2011-06-12 08:46:32

Want to access Wikipedia from your phone with just one tap? This Android app makes it easy to explore the pages of Wikipedia and mark where you've been with bookmarks and a history file. This is truly a best Android app to navigate Wikipedia, and all > read more

Take photos a whole Lot quicker using your Android with Fast Burst Camera

Published on 2011-06-10 15:28:21

Problem Have you ever tried using your Android to take photos at a fast-paced event such as a sports game? It is very easy to miss important shots using a ... > read more

Wired or wireless? 5 wireless Android apps and how they compare to manual solutions

Published on 2011-06-10 10:44:54

Cables, they are so last decade! Why physically connect your device to a computer when you can sync all of your files wirelessly? No need to find a cable and ... > read more

Google Music? Naah. Sync and backup your music with DropBox

Published on 2011-06-07 10:02:43

There are many easy solutions to get media onto your Android device, many of these solutions are wireless. However, the wireless solutions require extra software such as the DoubleTwist desktop ... > read more

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Android Phone?

Published on 2011-06-06 05:18:53

Android based phones are the most popular smartphones on the market today. Android is easily outselling the iPhone and is available on every major mobile carrier. New users often struggle to really get the most out of their Android handset. Common cr > read more

Never miss the latest Android tips with the Android daily tips newsletter

Published on 2011-06-05 11:12:37

Some of you may remember that a while back I posted a daily article that linked to tips around the web. The idea was that you could keep up to ... > read more

7 often ignored points to consider when buying an Android mobile

Published on 2011-06-04 09:28:03

There are many things to consider when buying a new Android mobile. Is the processor fast enough? Is there enough Ram? Is the battery large enough? Is the camera good ... > read more

How to block ads on Android

Published on 2011-06-03 13:45:31

Those pesky ads, they are everywhere! On your TV, on the street, online and now on your Android phone. The space on your Android mobile is precious and with mobile ... > read more

Never miss that moment with a super fast video camera

Published on 2011-06-02 13:10:51

Moments can be over in an instant. You have your Android mobile so you are sorted, right? The problem is, you can spend so much time getting your camera app ... > read more

How your carrier choice can hugely effect Android updates

Published on 2011-06-01 16:31:26

A few days ago, I wrote an article about which Android mobile manufacturers you should buy from depending on how good they are at updating their phones. Not all mobile ... > read more

Search the Android Marketplace straight from your browser bar

Published on 2011-05-31 17:32:43

The Android Marketplace website is a great place for searching up an Android app when you don’t have your mobile around. Here’s a little tip to save you a bit ... > read more

How to delete apps directly from the homscreen or app drawer

Published on 2011-05-29 14:33:44

If you are like me then you regularly install apps and then regularly delete them. You can uninstall apps with the Manage applications app, through the Android Marketplace or a ... > read more

Which Android mobile manufacturer should you buy from?

Published on 2011-05-29 06:58:34

I recently wrote the 2011 guide to Android mobiles. In the article, I recommended a Sony Ericsson, a couple of HTC’s and a couple of Motorola’s. What I didn’t really ... > read more

How do you protect your Android device without sacrificing convenience?

Published on 2011-05-27 16:59:26

Look, I know I am meant to keep a password on my mobile but I just can’t be bothered with entering a password every time I want to unlock it ... > read more

Never miss an Amazon Appstore free app of the day again

Published on 2011-05-26 08:00:19

If you live in America you may have downloaded a premium app for free on the Amazon Appstore. Amazon have a deal where they let you download a free app ... > read more

Never miss an Amazon Appstore free app of the day again

Published on 2011-05-26 08:00:19

If you live in America you may have downloaded a premium app for free on the Amazon Appstore. Amazon have a deal where they let you download a free app ... > read more

Is there a better Android web browser than the Google one?

Published on 2011-05-25 11:42:02

I currently use the standard Android browser. It’s fast and it works well, why would I want to switch? That’s exactly what I’m going to find out. Is there any ... > read more

The Android 2011 mobile phone guide

Published on 2011-05-24 11:29:05

If I was forced me to say what my favourite thing about Android was it would have to be choice. You can choose which apps you install, you can choose ... > read more

The Android 2011 mobile phone guide

Published on 2011-05-24 11:29:05

If I was forced me to say what my favourite thing about Android was it would have to be choice. You can choose which apps you install, you can choose ... > read more

Quick Tip: Good at naming apps? Win $200

Published on 2011-05-24 04:28:01

A few days ago we tipped you on the release of a fantastic clone of the Zune player found on Windows Phone 7. Since then it has become clear that ... > read more

Quick Tip: Good at naming apps? Win $200

Published on 2011-05-24 04:28:01

A few days ago we tipped you on the release of a fantastic clone of the Zune player found on Windows Phone 7. Since then it has become clear that ... > read more

5 ways iOS outdoes Android – and how you can fix that!

Published on 2011-05-23 10:31:07

A few days ago, Lifehacker wrote an article titled Top 10 ways iOS outdoes Android. Now before I start, I want to let you know I am not going to ... > read more

5 ways iOS outdoes Android – and how you can fix that!

Published on 2011-05-23 10:31:07

A few days ago, Lifehacker wrote an article titled Top 10 ways iOS outdoes Android. Now before I start, I want to let you know I am not going to ... > read more

Top 30 Android Honeycomb 3.0 tablet apps

Published on 2011-05-23 08:52:02

Android Honeycomb 3.0 is a great OS for tablets. It looks great, it’s fast and has many great features. It’s Android so can run hundreds of thousands of apps. So ... > read more

Top 30 Android Honeycomb 3.0 tablet apps

Published on 2011-05-23 08:52:02

Android Honeycomb 3.0 is a great OS for tablets. It looks great, it’s fast and has many great features. It’s Android so can run hundreds of thousands of apps. So ... > read more

Repel real mosquitoes with your Android device

Published on 2011-05-22 11:26:32

Summer is fast approaching and with Summer comes mosquitoes. You could avoid to go outside in the Summer or you could go with a more sensible solution, downloading the app, ... > read more

Repel real mosquitoes with your Android device

Published on 2011-05-22 11:26:32

Summer is fast approaching and with Summer comes mosquitoes. You could avoid to go outside in the Summer or you could go with a more sensible solution, downloading the app, ... > read more

Quick Tip: Watch the Android Google I/0 announcements

Published on 2011-05-22 06:02:06

If you haven’t watched this years Android Google I/O announcements then watch them online. The video’s are very interesting to watch and will give you insight into Androids future. You ... > read more

Quick Tip: Watch the Android Google I/0 announcements

Published on 2011-05-22 06:02:06

Input text easily and fast by speaking, tracing, writing and typing.

Published on 2011-05-21 11:48:54

There are many ways of inputting text into your Android device. You can speak, trace, type and write. Speaking – The wonders of voice recognition allow us to speak into ... > read more

Input text easily and fast by speaking, tracing, writing and typing.

Published on 2011-05-21 11:48:54

There are many ways of inputting text into your Android device. You can speak, trace, type and write. Speaking – The wonders of voice recognition allow us to speak into ... > read more

Download Windows phone 7 zune player for your Android

Published on 2011-05-20 15:41:51

It was just over a month ago that we explained how to get your Android mobile to look like Windows phone 7. Earlier today, Federico Carnales, the developer of the ... > read more

Listen to your RSS feeds like a podcast

Published on 2011-05-18 08:58:35

Google Reader, I love it! I read hundreds of articles a day and don’t see myself slowing down any soon. Now, with the Web Talks app I can listen to ... > read more

Get calls from unknown numbers? Use Truecaller to instantly identify them and/or block them

Published on 2011-05-17 08:55:00

The Address book is a great feature on a mobile. It lets you know who is calling you before you pick up the phone. The problem is that if you ... > read more

Quick Tip: How to easily switch between home screens on Gingerbread

Published on 2011-05-16 07:57:16

If you run Android Gingerbread on your mobile then you might find this tip useful. On every type of Android there is a way to easily switch between homescreens rather ... > read more

How to and why enable audible selection (sound when pressing touchscreen) on Android

Published on 2011-05-14 15:00:22

Nearly every Android smartphone has a touch screen. Although touch screens are great and open a huge amount of possibilities, they don’t give you feedback which means you don’t get ... > read more

Get detailed weather reports with the Weatherbug app

Published on 2011-05-12 16:56:48

Problem With clock widgets such as the HTC sense widget and the Beautiful widget also including weather reports, most people never feel the need to download a dedicated weather widget ... > read more

Quick Tip: Try the updated Android Marketplace website

Published on 2011-05-11 14:10:08

Google have just announced updates to the Android Marketplace website. Almost immediately they launched the updates on the website. The updates are minor but they make it much easier to ... > read more

Charge your mobile on the go with the Pebble Charger

Published on 2011-05-11 10:22:47

Problem If you have an Android device, you run out of battery! That’s the truth. There’s no two ways about it, Smartphone batteries don’t last. Most of the time you ... > read more

Add faster playback to your podcast player

Published on 2011-05-07 03:12:52

Problem I love podcasts! In fact, I am listening to one right now. They are great to listen to while you are travelling or waiting around. Unfotunately, I love podcasts too ... > read more

Quick Tip: Download HTC Flyer Wallpapers

Published on 2011-05-05 10:00:15

It was only a couple weeks ago when I published an article about wallpapers leaked from another soon to be released HTC mobile. The thing is though, since then I ... > read more

Automatically backup your photos to the cloud

Published on 2011-05-04 11:54:01

Problem If you are like many other Android phone users, you probably love using your phone to take a lot of pictures. In fact, your phone may have practically replaced ... > read more

Covert a printed document into a Google Docs document

Published on 2011-05-02 15:57:40

You may well know that Google has just released a Google Docs app for Android. The Google Docs web app did its job but the Android app has added many ... > read more

Toshiba Honeycomb Tablet is the Google Nexus Tablet?

Published on 2011-05-01 06:29:43

Been waiting for an official nexus tablet from Google? Looks like you won’t have too long to wait. It appears that the new Toshiba 10.1 inch Android Tablet, otherwise known ... > read more

Shoot stunning HDR photographs on Android

Published on 2011-04-26 08:33:31

Ever seen a stunning photo which looks very vibrant with lots of detail. Photographers have a little secret and its called HDR. HDR stands for High Dynamic range and this ... > read more

How to change default Android apps

Published on 2011-04-25 10:00:33

I have been a bit busy recently so just a quick tip today. Android makes many apps on your mobile default such as the launcher app. What if you want ... > read more

view, share and edit photos on Android instantly beamed from your camera with Eyefi

Published on 2011-04-21 08:06:49

The great thing about taking photo’s on your Android mobile is that you can view, edit and share those photos instantly while away from home. Wouldn’t it be nice to ... > read more

How to access Google Analytics on Android

Published on 2011-04-19 12:28:09

Problem if you own a website and use Google Analytics then you might have tried accessing Google Analytics on your Android. If you have tried then it is likely that ... > read more

Make Android look like Windows phone 7

Published on 2011-04-11 12:37:30

Problem I love Android. I love the freedom, I love the apps, I love the community. I must admit though, I do like the look of the Windows phone 7 ... > read more

Manage your Android apps with one easy to use app

Published on 2011-04-10 12:12:14

Problem I know how you feel. There is the manage applications app for uninstalling applications, a file manager for installing apps from SD Card, an app for backing up your ... > read more

How to improve the speed of your SD Card

Published on 2011-04-09 09:21:54

Problem Most Android mobiles have a tiny amount of internal storage so many of us rely on the SD Card to store media and apps. This means that you could ... > read more

How to create panoramas on Android

Published on 2011-04-08 14:07:31

We all love Panoramas. Isn’t it so satisfying to look at a great panorama and see the whole view rather than part of it? I have always wanted to create ... > read more

How to turn your Android into an ereader

Published on 2011-04-07 10:32:23

E-readers are all the rage nowadays. Why carry heavy books around with you when you can fit hundreds of books in a slim light device. With an E-reader app, you ... > read more

How to download youtube videos and audio on Android

Published on 2011-04-04 11:56:30

There is a huge amount of content on Youtube and there are some great videos on there that I would love to have installed on my phone either as a ... > read more

Is the Sony Ericsson Experia PLAY worth buying for the gaming experience?

Published on 2011-04-03 10:49:06

Early reviews of the Sony Ericsson Experia PLAY make it clear that the Xperia PLAY is a pretty decent Android mobile. It runs Android 2.3, has a 1ghz processor and ... > read more

Leave quick notes/sticky notes on your Android

Published on 2011-04-02 11:21:09

Problem We all have to take notes occasionally and rather than lugging a piece of paper and a pen with you everywhere you go, write notes on your Android. Solution ... > read more

Android tips daily – Tips from around the web 01/04/2011

Published on 2011-04-01 15:24:44

Here at AndroidTipGuys we work hard at giving you the best Android tips around. Many things go on in the Android universe and to help you get on top of ... > read more

How to listen to radio on Android

Published on 2011-04-01 14:44:11

You can play the radio on nearly every mobile available. The catch? The antenna is in the earphones so you need them plugged in to listen. Also, reception can be quite bad ... > read more

Android tips daily – Tips from around the web 30/03/2011

Published on 2011-03-30 15:30:54

Here at AndroidTipGuys we work hard at giving you the best Android tips around. Many things go on in the Android universe and to help you get on top of ... > read more

How to use the Amazon App Store outside of the USA

Published on 2011-03-30 11:57:05

If you live outside of the USA like me, then you will share the frustration of watching all those great deals on the Amazon App Store pass away. No more, ... > read more

Android tips daily – Tips from around the web 29/03/2011

Published on 2011-03-29 13:16:07

Here at AndroidTipGuys we work hard at giving you the best Android tips around. Many things go on in the Android universe and to help you get on top of ... > read more

How to use your Android in the dark without hurting your eyes

Published on 2011-03-29 10:03:41

Problem Using your Android phone in the dark can strain your eyes and could even damage them! Don’t worry, you don’t have to give up using your mobile at night. ... > read more

How to install apps that start downloading and then disappears

Published on 2011-03-28 12:14:36

Problem Has an app ever started downloading from the Android Marketplace but then just disappears? I have had this problem for a few months now and have finally found a ... > read more

How to synchronise chrome bookmarks with Android

Published on 2011-03-27 10:55:09

Problem If you regularly use Google Chrome then it is likely that you have a huge amount of bookmarks stored on the browser. Wouldn’t it be great to sync those ... > read more

How to text and not walk into a lamp post

Published on 2011-03-27 10:52:24

Problem I take the train most days of the week. and I have to walk 20 minutes to get to the train station. I almost always take my Android with ... > read more

Is that purchase really worth it? Work it out with Android

Published on 2011-03-25 17:14:09

As Gadget lovers, we all have had to decide if a purchase such as a new mobile is really worth it. A new Smart Phone may seem appealing but if ... > read more

Now the hypes gone. Should you use the Amazon appstore?

Published on 2011-03-24 16:17:45

There has been so much hype surrounding the Amazon Android appstore launch that I expected some amazing alternative to the Android marketplace that will blow it out of the water ... > read more

How to lock applications on Android

Published on 2011-03-23 16:27:11

Smart phones are holding more and more confidential and important information so it is vital that your mobile is very secure. However, applications such as Gmail do not require a ... > read more

Amazon appstore for Android now live! Go check it out

Published on 2011-03-22 09:04:32

The Amazon appstore for Android is now live. Go check it out now. We will have to wait and see if the app store is going to succeed at tempting ... > read more

Get the Gingerbread Keyboard for older Android versions

Published on 2011-03-21 12:49:19

One great feature of Android Gingerbread (2.3) is the new and improved keyboard. The keyboard looks nicer and is much easier to type on. If you have an Android version ... > read more

How to find best petrol prices in your local area

Published on 2011-03-19 07:00:30

Petrol prices have rocketed and are not showing any signs of decreasing any time soon. WhatGas Petrol Prices is an app which lets you easily find the cheapest petrol prices ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, othe > read more

How to wirelessly sync Android with iTunes

Published on 2011-03-18 16:45:30

Like me, you might have an iTunes library that you want to sync with your Android device. There are many solutions and Music WithMe is one of the best. The ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mo > read more

DroidStats – Never go over your free minutes and texts again

Published on 2011-03-18 11:43:10

Most smartphones are bought on a contract so have free minutes and texts. One thing that mobile carriers don’t make easy is finding out how many free minutes and texts ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, oth > read more

Scan QR codes with Android

Published on 2011-03-17 15:00:57

Do you know what a QR code is? Even If you don’t then you will probably have seen one before. This is a QR code: The QR code (Quick Response ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] > read more

How to find a lost phone on silent mode

Published on 2011-03-17 12:30:58

It is common knowledge for Android users that an app like Lookout mobile security and Anti-virus security should be installed so if your mobile gets lost or stolen then it ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other > read more

Shush – Switch to silent mode for a specified amount of time

Published on 2011-03-17 10:04:49

Silent mode is normally used for a short amount of time such as in a meeting, lesson etc. Rather than switching to silent mode and then having to remember to ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and > read more

Safely store private details (bank details, passwords etc) on Android

Published on 2011-03-16 05:40:55

We’ve all done it! accidentally forgotten a password or private detail that is desperately needed that moment. You could store the information on your computer but what if you need ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for fu > read more

How to find nearest petrol stations

Published on 2011-03-15 15:14:00

If you have travelled outside of your town in a car then you will surely have experienced the pain of trying to find a petrol station/gas station in an unknown ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, an > read more

Car mode – Automatically accept calls in speaker mode

Published on 2011-03-13 10:33:33

This is day 3 of 5 days of car apps. View the introduction here. Car mode is a very simple free app that has one function. When the app is launched, Car ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mor > read more

How to follow the Japanase disaster and donate on Android

Published on 2011-03-12 08:33:57

On the 11th March, 2.46pm local time, Japan was hit by of 8.9 and 9.1 magnitude. Since then over 413 people have been killed and more than 1,128 injured. In ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and m > read more

Download Skyfire browser now to get it for free

Published on 2011-03-11 18:35:19

Skyfire, the popular alternative web browser for Android with 2.5 million downloads will have a major update “in the coming weeks”. The 4.0 update which will include a new UI ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for fu > read more

Day 2 of 5 days of car apps – Car Dashboard

Published on 2011-03-11 10:47:18

This is day 2 of 5 days of car apps. View the introduction here. Car Dashboard is a great all in one Android app for your car. The app has the ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] > read more

5 Days of Car apps

Published on 2011-03-10 12:30:21

There are many great Android apps out there that are in the same categories. For example, there are many car apps that I want to suggest and review. I have ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mo > read more

WebLiveWallpaper – Live Wallpaper of images from the web

Published on 2011-03-10 08:05:17

Yesterday I wrote a tip on how to use the app JustPictures! to create a live wallpaper from your pictures. The developer of WebLiveWallpaper (Michael Haar) asked if I would ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, othe > read more

Can’t get enough Honeycomb? Download the Honeycomb live wallpaper

Published on 2011-03-09 14:00:09

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a how to called “3 steps to make your Android look like Honeycomb” which included a Honeycomb theme with Honeycomb wallpaper, Honeycomb clock ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full > read more

How to create a live wallpaper slideshow of your photos

Published on 2011-03-09 10:53:16

Android has always had the ability to create a background from one of the photos stored on the phone. Android phones can now have a live wallpaper made up of ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and > read more

iPad 2 or wait out for an Android tablet? Reasons for and against

Published on 2011-03-08 12:20:02

I was listening to the latest This Week in Google podcast yesterday. In the episode one of the hosts (Gina Trapani) said that she was going to buy an iPad ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mor > read more

K9 Mail – The app to use for non Gmail email accounts

Published on 2011-03-07 10:45:42

Its common knowledge that the Gmail app for Android is fantastic. The only problem with the app is it can only be used with Gmail accounts. If you have an IMAP ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, a > read more

How to find the best Android app sales

Published on 2011-03-06 10:51:04

There are many Android apps that are put on sale every day, but where do you find them? I found there are two easy and effective ways of finding the best ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mor > read more

Wave Launcher – WebOS quick app launcher

Published on 2011-03-05 16:23:28

When WebOS was released one of the most appealing features was the wave launcher. The idea was that you could drag a panel up with 5 of your favourite apps ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and mo > read more

Don’t just play Marketplace games, flash games are great

Published on 2011-03-05 08:53:08

Its easy to just download games from the Android Market and forget that there are thousands of flash games on the web. Recently I have been on the search for ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and > read more

How to print from Android

Published on 2011-03-04 10:51:18

Google Cloud Print is a service that launched last year that allows you to print remotely from Google-print enabled apps. It was only this year that Google Cloud Print launched ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, > read more

Want Blackberry Messenger (BBM). Don’t buy a blackberry, just wait!

Published on 2011-03-03 14:09:59

BE WARNED. I am about to tell you something that could possibly blow your mind. The Boy Genius Report have reported that multiple trusted sources have told them that RIM ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other c > read more

Patch your Android to protect it from DroidDream malware

Published on 2011-03-03 03:43:07

A developer from xda developers, Rodderik has just released a patch for the DroidDream malware that roots your phone and steals personal information. All of the apps were from publisher Myournet ... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi > read more

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