With intelligent grammar check, accurate predictive text, swipe gestures, and plenty of themes, it makes sense that Ginger Keyboard has well over a million downloads on the Google Play Store, making it one of the more popular keyboards available for Android users.
If you're an Android fan, you probably made your choice in mobile operating systems based on the insane level of customization options that Google's software offers. Don't like your home screen app? Simply replace it. Not a fan of a particular app's sharing system? No big deal, just share through a third-party app.
We've previously covered an app called YouTube Floating Popup Player which let you watch YouTube videos anywhere on your Android device, but it has since been removed from the Google Play Store due to infringement of certain policies.
In today's world, we're constantly switching back and forth between all of our internet-connected devices. A PC may be great while you're at your desk, but the living room couch is tablet territory, and nothing beats the portability of a pocket-sized smartphone while you're on the go.
Adjusting the brightness on your Android device is a simple but highly utilized action. For the most part, aside from the Sprint LG G3 variant, the brightness slider can be conveniently found nestled in your notification panel. And though it is easy to access, there is a small drawback to this feature.
After a few unforeseen delays, the Android Lollipop update is finally here for Google Play Edition HTC Ones. This means that if you have an official GPE M7 or M8, or if you have simply converted your HTC One from a carrier-specific, Sense-based model to a Google Play Edition, you should be receiving an OTA notification shortly indicating an update.
With Nexus devices already enjoying Android 5.0 Lollipop, most other manufacturers are scrambling to get their flagships updated to Google's latest operating system. While HTC has promised Lollipop by the end of 2015, OEMs such as Motorola and Sony have already issued updates to their latest models. Then there's Samsung.
The new Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 models will be shipping with Android 5.0 Lollipop preinstalled, and the Nexus 4, 5, 7, and 10 will be getting the new OS update from Google very soon. But where does that leave the rest of us?
Google's Chromecast streaming device is a marvel of functionality and form. Even with powerful features such as screen mirroring and collaborative party playlists, it's the device's idle screen that first catches the eyes of most folks.
With root access, you're granted greater control over your device, allowing you to do things that your Android system wouldn't allow otherwise. Things like installing Xposed mods are made possible with root, but other advantages address performance and security, like stopping your Android logging, which is exactly what we'll be going over today.
As most everyone knows, Android and Apple don't get along so well. Even the users don't get along well, with Android and iPhone users constantly berating and insulting each other online—any chance they get. I should know, since I was one of them, but I'm now rare breed who's learned to appreciate both. People just need to realize that they have their own unique strengths—Android with its customization and Apple with its simplicity.
Google Play has no shortage of Nintendo emulators: SuperGNES (Super Nintendo)
With Sprint already rolling out their Jelly Bean updates to Samsung Galaxy S III owners here in the United States, international users have already had a chance to check out Android's newest OS on their S3, but all is not gravy.
Make calls and send text messages and emails with voice commands on your T-Mobile G2! This clip will teach you how. Whether you're the proud owner of a a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at T-Mobile.
Use all of your web apps on your T-Mobile G2! This clip will teach you how. Whether you're the proud owner of a a T-Mobile G2 Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at T-Mobile.
Control your myTouch 4G with your voice! This clip will teach you how to use the myTouch 4G's Genius Button. Whether you're the proud owner of a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up sometime in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this brief, official video tutorial from the folks at T-Mobile. For complete instructions, watch the video!
Use the myTouch 4G's Gallery app to browse between captured pictures and videos! Whether you're the proud owner of a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone or are merely toying with the idea of picking one up sometime in the near future, you're sure to be well served by this brief, official video tutorial from the folks at T-Mobile. For complete instructions, watch the video!
Like its Google-branded Android counterparts, the HTC 7 Trophy Windows Phone 7 smartphone supports voice searching and speech recognition. Interested in using voice searching on your own HTC WP7 smartphone? This HTC 7 Trophy owner's guide will walk you through the entire process.
Put your Desire HTC Desire Google Android smartphone back together after taking it apart. This video presents a step-by-step guide of the reassembly process. To follow along, you will need an air gun to reduce dust, an anti-static (ESD) wrist strap, a wedge, a pair of tweezers, and a small screwdriver.
Learn everything you need to know to set up and get started using the apps on a Samsung Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android tablet. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware. For all of the details, and to get started using your own Galaxy Tab, watch this video guide.
New owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab? Thinking of picking one up? In this Galaxy tablet owner's guide, you'll learn how to use the Tab's various messaging features. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, watch this Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android smart tablet owner's guide.
New owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab? Thinking of picking one up? In this Galaxy tablet owner's guide, you'll learn how to use the Tab's two cameras. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, watch this Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android smart tablet owner's guide.
New owner of a Samsung Galaxy Tab? Thinking of picking one up? In this Galaxy tablet owner's guide, you'll learn how to use split-screen applications. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, watch this Samsung Galaxy Tab Google Android smart tablet owner's guide.
It's easy to pair an HTC Desire Z with a Bluetooth-enabled device like a headset or car kit. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Focus in on what matters with the Desire 7's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Spice up your digital photos with filters and effects. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Manage and read your alerts with the Desire HD's Notification's panel. Learn how to use it with this quick, official tutorial from HTC.
The Desire Z's People widget gives you an easy-to-navigate visual index of all of your friends and contacts. Learn how to use it with this quick, official tutorial from HTC.
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Trim your favorite song into the perfect custom ringtone with the Desire HD's built-in editing tools! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Focus in on what matters with the Desire HD's Face Detection feature! Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Want to transfer all of your data from an old phone to your new HTC Desire HD? Learn how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Share your HTC Desire Z's data connection with other WiFi internet-enabled devices like your laptop. See how with this quick, official guide from HTC.
Learn everything you need to know about using a T-Mobile myTouch 4G Google Android smartphone. This video guide presents a general overview of the phone's hardware and software. For all of the details, and to get started using your own myTouch 4G, watch this video guide.
Want to flash a new recovery image on your Google Android smartphone? With ADB, it's easy! So easy, in fact, that this rooter's guide can present a complete overview of the complete process in just over five minutes. For all of the details, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to install a custom ROM on a rooted HTC MyTouch Slide Google Android smartphone. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own MyTouch Slide or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this three-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to load a custom ROM on a rooted HTC Droid Eris Google Android smartphone with unrEVOked. Whether you want to learn how load a custom ROM on your own HTC Droid Eris or just want to see how it's done, you're sure to be well-served by this seven-minute hacker's how-to. For detailed, step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Learn how to flash a custom recovery image and load a custom ROM onto a rooted Droid Eris Google Android smartphone! Custom ROMs help you to unlock your phone's hidden potential and allow you to, among other things, turn your mobile phone into a 3G wireless modem with free WiFi tethering. For all of the details, and to get started running custom ROMs on your own rooted HTC Droid Eris, watch this three-minute hacker's how-to.
Root your MyTouch Slide the easy way with Exploid rooting tool! Unlock your mobile phone's hidden potential by running custom ROMs, overclocking it, and even turning it into a wireless hotspot with WiFI tethering. For all of the details, and to get started rooting your own HTC MyTouch Slide cell phone, take a look.
Looking for the easiest way to root your HTC Magic or T-Mobile MyTouch 3G Google Android smartphone? You've found it. Rooting techniques don't come any easier than the one-click method demonstrated in this video guide. For all of the details, and to learn how to hack your own HTC Magic or MyTouch 3G, take a look.
