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Sync iTunes to Android

Published on 2012-04-26 05:30:53

If you have recently switch from iPhone to an Android smartphone, you might be wondering if there is an easy way to get all of your music from iTunes onto your new device. You can sync your iTunes music library to your Android smartphone in several ...

Google Play Store FAQ

Published on 2012-04-05 05:56:39

Google has made downloading and installing apps onto your devices as easy as possible with the Google Play Store. However, there are some common problems you might encounter when browsing and purchasing new apps. This list of Frequently Asked Questions should cover most of the ...

7 Essential iOS 5 Camera Tips

Published on 2012-03-28 12:52:02

A handy collection of tips and tricks for the iOS 5 Camera app on iPhone, iPod and iPad. 1. Open Camera From Lock Screen If you need to take a quick snap, you no longer need to unlock your iPhone 4, find the camera app icon, click ...

Temple Run for Android Finally Released

Published on 2012-03-28 07:48:01

After months of waiting, the iOS smash hit Temple Run has finally made it onto Android, albeit with some reports that users are experiencing some teething troubles. Temple Run for Android is free, and supposedly compatible with devices running Android 2.1 and up. There are, however, several reports ...

Simple Things Siri Can’t Do

Published on 2012-03-27 10:55:47

We have had our iPhone 4S almost since the launch date, but Siri has, up until now, been ignored in favour of all the other cool stuff the phone can do. Deciding to give the much talked about assistant a try, we started to ask ...

7 Simple Things Siri Can’t Do

Published on 2012-03-27 10:55:47

We have had our iPhone 4S almost since the launch date, but Siri has, up until now, been ignored in favour of all the other cool stuff the phone can do. Deciding to give the much talked about assistant a try, we started to ask ...

Create Geotagged Reminders on iPhone

Published on 2012-03-26 06:21:18

The Reminders app added to the iPhone with iOS 5 is a useful and surprisingly powerful productivity tool. Aside from being able to create normal time-based alerts, Reminders also lets you create entries that are GPS location-based (or Geotagged), sounding the notification alarm when you ...

BlackBerry Bold 9900 Giveaway

Published on 2012-03-25 07:56:11

Starting on the 22nd of March and running through to the end of May, RIM are giving anyone (well, anyone in the US or Canada) the chance to win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 simply by adding RIM to BBM on your Blackberry device and following ...

AT&T Updates HTC Vivid to ICS

Published on 2012-03-23 05:38:46

US carrier AT&T have confirmed that the Ice Cream Sandwich update for the HTC Vivid is now available to its customers via Wi-Fi or PC Sync. It is thought that the Vivid is the first US smartphone to receive the 4.0 update, with AT&T being ...

HTC One X Spec

Published on 2012-03-21 11:34:56

The HTC One X, along with the One XL, One S and One V, has to be one of the most eagerly anticipated handsets due out this year. The super fast quad-core CPU should give you lightning-fast web browsing, remarkable picture quality and hyper-realistic gaming ...

HD Widgets

Published on 2012-03-21 07:23:59

One of the many things we love about Android is the ability to completely change how it looks. You can take two identical phones, both running the same OS and the same apps, and they can each look completely unique when you look at the ...

Read it Later Pro

Published on 2012-03-21 06:19:02

Browsing the web on your Android smartphone is often done in a few grabbed moments or between doing other things, and if you find an article you want to read later you are stuck with either remembering the url or loading your browser and checking ...

World of Warcraft Coming to iPhone?

Published on 2012-03-21 06:10:11

As incredible as that headline might sound, it seems that Blizzard, the creators of the world’s most popular MMORPG, are looking into the possibility of bringing the game to iOS devices. In an interview with Eurogamer, senior WOW producer John Lagrave said “Maybe we’ll stumble ...

What is Apple ID?

Published on 2012-03-01 17:02:26

If you have any Apple products, be that a Mac, iPad, iPod or iPhone, you will need to have an Apple ID. The Apple ID is used for everything from downloading music through iTunes to using services such as iCloud and MobileMe. You only need ...

Synchronize iPhone Data

Published on 2012-03-01 11:18:43

To make the most of the features such as calendar and email, you will need to get used to syncing your iPhone to your PC or Mac. Each time you sync your phone with your computer, you have the option to choose exactly what is ...

Set a Pattern Lock

Published on 2012-03-01 08:25:50

Your Android phone gives you a couple of different options for locking the device, including the standard PIN or password lock. The third option is a Patter Lock (or Lock Pattern…). This is a method of locking your phone that involves you swiping your finger ...

Newsy – Android App

Published on 2012-03-01 06:16:33

Promising to make you smarter and faster, Newsy delivers context with convenience to keep you informed on the world’s news stories. Through short videos, Newsy accelerates your understanding of a news story by analyzing perspectives from multiple sources. Newsy is a news analyser, rather than a ...

HTC One X – First Look

Published on 2012-02-29 14:08:08

Featuring a blistering quad-core Tegra3 processor, a huge 4.7in qHD display and, according to HTC, the best camera hardware and software yet seen from the Taiwanese smartphone giant, the HTC One X is sure to be on the wishlist of many people. This First Look video shows off the handset, along with a glimpse at the brand new Sense 4 UI.

Battleheart

Published on 2012-02-27 08:27:17

Unsurprisingly perhaps, there are not that many RPG’s available for Android. It isn’t really the best platform for a style...

Where’s My Water?

Published on 2012-02-27 07:36:49

Meet Swampy. Swampy is an alligator who yearns for a more human existance, frowning on his fellows who love nothing...

BDM’s Android App Reviews on Sale Now

Published on 2012-02-02 05:15:12

Our friends over at BDM, publishers of some of the best iPhone, iPad and Android magazines around, have just released...

Android 4.0 Tips and Tricks #2

Published on 2012-01-19 11:24:12

Welcome to the second post in our series of guides to getting up and running with Android 4.0 Ice Cream...

Zombie Dash – Android Apps

Published on 2012-01-19 09:03:29

When your town is overrun by the walking dead, there’s only one thing left to do – cut down wave...

Android 4.0 Tips and Tricks #1

Published on 2012-01-15 14:12:28

Welcome to the first of a series of guides to using Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Featuring everything you need...

New Google Search for Android

Published on 2012-01-15 13:49:50

Hot on the heels of Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Google have updated Google Search for previous versions of Android:...

Google Celebrate Milestone with Cheap App Deals

Published on 2011-12-07 04:18:49

There have now been more app downloads from Android Market than there are humans on the planet… In fact, almost...

Are iPhone and Android Killing NDS?

Published on 2011-11-10 06:41:36

Is the rise of mobile gaming on iPhone and Android killing the NDS? Well it certainly appears that way. Figures...

BlackBerry Device Switch

Published on 2011-10-21 07:49:32

If you want to start using a new BlackBerry, you can use the BlackBerry Desktop Software to securely transfer your...

Blackberry Torch 9810 Review

Published on 2011-09-30 17:25:18

The Blackberry Torch 9810 is a smartphone for those who want the excellent productivity tools, physical Qwerty keyboard and superb...

How to Update Blackberry OS

Published on 2011-09-30 10:29:32

Keeping your device software up to date is an integral part of owning any modern smartphone, and Blackberry is no...

Apparatus – App Review

Published on 2011-07-02 15:09:54

Apparatus is a game about setting up simple mechanical structures to move one or several marbles to the goal.

QR Codes Explained

Published on 2011-07-02 14:01:01

QR Codes are mostly used to store URL information and you will often see them in magazines and on websites to give direct links to Apps on the Android Market.

Android – Importing Contacts

Published on 2011-05-26 15:53:23

If you want to take your contacts list from Outlook or Outlook Express over to your Android smartphone, all you need to do is export your contacts from Outlook...

Super AMOLED Plus

Published on 2011-05-26 14:54:59

Samsung's latest additions to their smartphone range, the Galaxy S II and the Infuse 4G, both feature the new Super AMOLED Plus screen technology.

History of the Android OS

Published on 2011-05-24 10:19:31

Android is currently the most widely distributed smartphone operating system in the world, appearing on hundreds of different handsets from dozens of smartphone producers.

HTC’s Multimedia Superphone

Published on 2011-05-23 18:02:52

HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today introduced the HTC Sensation 4G, a smartphone that shines a spotlight on entertainment...

Fruit Ninja

Published on 2011-05-23 17:55:30

Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game with squishy, splatty and satisfying fruit carnage! Become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction...

Improve Your iPhone’s Battery Life

Published on 2011-05-07 06:17:08

Whilst battery capacity is being increased all the time and the amount of time you can use smartphones is gradually getting better, they are still very power hungry compared to feature phones...

HTC Flyer – The First Tablet with HTC Sense

Published on 2011-03-01 14:32:34

HTC Flyer blends HTC’s trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC al

HTC Flyer – The First Tablet with HTC Sense

Published on 2011-03-01 14:32:34

HTC Flyer blends HTC’s trademark design language with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets. Using an intuitive and innovative approach to tablets, HTC Flyer combines natural touch and pen interaction. HTC al

LG App Store Arrives

Published on 2010-07-29 13:19:30

From July 30th, LGMobile.com will be available as the new LG Application Store with a variety of services and applications to make your mobile life much more exciting.

LG App Store Arrives

Published on 2010-07-29 13:19:30

From July 30th, LGMobile.com will be available as the new LG Application Store with a variety of services and applications to make your mobile life much more exciting.

Acer Stream hits UK in August

Published on 2010-07-27 08:22:09

Acer's new Android smartphone, the Stream, arrives in the UK on August 9th, and by the looks of it Acer is hoping to capture some of the HTC Desire's sales.

Acer Stream hits UK in August

Published on 2010-07-27 08:22:09

Acer's new Android smartphone, the Stream, arrives in the UK on August 9th, and by the looks of it Acer is hoping to capture some of the HTC Desire's sales.

Smartphone Displays – TFT to SUPER AMOLED

Published on 2010-07-21 14:51:51

Smartphones feature a variety of different display types, from TFT to the new Retina Display of the iPhone 4. Which type you prefer will be down to personal taste and possibly your experiences with previous phones. Here is a rundown of some of the mo

Smartphone Displays – TFT to SUPER AMOLED

Published on 2010-07-21 14:51:51

Smartphones feature a variety of different display types, from TFT to the new Retina Display of the iPhone 4. Which type you prefer will be down to personal taste and possibly your experiences with previous phones. Here is a rundown of some of the mo

Samsung Wave Spec

Published on 2010-07-17 15:06:50

Complete Specification for the Samsung Wave.

Samsung Wave Spec

Published on 2010-07-17 15:06:50

Complete Specification for the Samsung Wave.

Acer Liquid E Spec

Published on 2010-07-16 08:08:35

Complete Specification for the Acer Liquid E smartphone.

Acer Liquid E Spec

Published on 2010-07-16 08:08:35

Complete Specification for the Acer Liquid E smartphone.

Acer Liquid Spec

Published on 2010-07-16 08:03:21

Complete specification for the Acer Liquid smartphone.

Acer Liquid Spec

Published on 2010-07-16 08:03:21

Complete specification for the Acer Liquid smartphone.

Top 5 Social Apps

Published on 2010-07-15 07:38:43

Smartphones were made for social networking like Facebook and Twitter (well, they actually weren't but this surely accounts for a large percentage of their use these days) and it has never been easier to keep track of what your friend list is up to a

Top 5 Social Apps

Published on 2010-07-15 07:38:43

Smartphones were made for social networking like Facebook and Twitter (well, they actually weren't but this surely accounts for a large percentage of their use these days) and it has never been easier to keep track of what your friend list is up to a

HTC Desire Spec

Published on 2010-07-14 14:50:26

Complete specification for the HTC Desire Smartphone

HTC Desire Spec

Published on 2010-07-14 14:50:26

Complete specification for the HTC Desire Smartphone

10 Must-Have Android Apps

Published on 2010-07-13 13:46:36

There are tens of thousands of apps available for Android phones, so picking the best of them can be a bit hit and miss. This series of articles will give you some of our top picks of the apps available, in a variety of different categories. This fir

10 Must-Have Android Apps

Published on 2010-07-13 13:46:36

There are tens of thousands of apps available for Android phones, so picking the best of them can be a bit hit and miss. This series of articles will give you some of our top picks of the apps available, in a variety of different categories. This fir

Samsung Beam: Pico Projector Smartphone

Published on 2010-07-12 15:02:58

Imagine shooting some video on your phone and then being able to point your phone at a nearby wall and projecting the images onto it for all your friends to watch. Sounds both cool and a bit crazy, right? Well with Samsung's upcoming Beam smartphone,

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