On your Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch, your applications have icons, and those app icons have an automatic glossy feel to them, which presents a white streak on the top. If you don't particularly like that gloss effect, there is a way to remove it. This video tutorial will show you how to remove the gloss from any iPhone or iPod Touch app icon.
Check out this video for an introduction to the new Google+ app for iOS. You can use Google plus from any of your iDevices, including iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Make the most of Google's new social network with this app.
There's a quick and easy way to create an Android app for your website, and you can do it yourself. Watch this video to learn how to use AppYet.com to create an Android app for your website in less than five minutes.
Watch this video to learn how to use the Xfinity TV app from Comcast. Once you've configured the application, you'll be able to watch TV from anywhere, on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. This video will explain how to set up and use the Xfinity app.
If you frequently test new ROMs on your Android phone, you'll love this app that backs up the apps and setting on your Android, allowing you to restore them later. This video explains how to download and use Titanium Backup.
Looking for another way to increase your app opening efficiency? Here's a little how-to video from lifehacker showing how to use an new little app called Apptivate. You can choose your app and assign whatever how-keys work for you. Check it out.
In this brief, official guide from the Chromium team, we learn how to measure the execution time and memory usage of a web app with Google Chrome's built-in developer tools. For all of the details, and to get started profiling the efficiency of web apps for yourself, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to add an in-application purchase feature within your app. Whether you're new to the Objective-C operating language and Xcode IDE or are a seasoned developer merely looking to pick up a few new tips and tricks, you're certain to be well served by this tutorial. For more information, including a complete overview and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this free video Objective-C programming lesson for iPhone & iPod Touch developers.
Create your own podcasts, or just voice memos, using the iRecorder app available for iPhones and iPod Touches. This tutorial shows you how to use the app to record your audio, and then an easy way to get it from your device onto your computer for editing and upload later.
Follow along as O'Reilly's Elisabeth Robson shares her experience in learning how to build iphone apps. In this screencast, Robson offers advice on how to avoid common beginner errors and provides a practical follow-along exercise to build an app with a tab bar, navigation bar and table view controllers.
In this clip, get a quick overview of the new Farmville app for iPhone. Every online farmer knows that each second spent away from their crops is a possible disaster! Make sure you are always on top of your farm with this handy application. Take your business with you everywhere with this fully functioning, up to date app.
The Photos app is used to view pictures on your iPad that you sync from iPhoto or iTunes. Although the app is very limited, photos do look great on the iPad screen. In this video guide from MacMost, you'll learn how work view and manipulate digital photos on an Apple iPad. For detailed instructions, and to get started sharing and displaying digital images on your own iPad, take a look.
Have a bunch of apps crowding your iPod Touch or iPhone? Get rid of the excess with help from this video. In this tutorial, learn how to move and delete apps on an iPod Touch or iPhone in just a few easy steps!
You have an iPhone now… but how do you add your email, so you can stay connected to everyone wherever you go? Setting up your email accounts always seem trick, but not on this device. Want to know how? Best Buy has answers. The Best Buy Mobile team explains how simple it is to set up your email on the Apple iPhone.
In this video from mez380 he shows how to install Installous which allows you to download any app store app for free for the iPhone. In Cydia you go to Manage, then click Sources. Now in the upper right click Edit, then Add. A box will pop up now asking for an address. Here you will type in cydia.hackulo.us and click add source. When it is done you will see Hackulo.us pop up. When you see it, click into it and scroll down. You should see Installous there in the list. Now you can press Install...
If you've ever attempted to remove Cydia apps from your iPhone or iPod Touch using the traditional long-touch method, you will have quickly discovered the Cydia-distributed applications have no 'X' to delete them. Watch this short video to understand the correct way to remove Cydia apps.
Learn how to install cracked apps straight from your Apple iPhone. Enjoy cracked apps without even touching your computer. You must add this source to your Cydia if you do not hav it:
Memory Loss is an app on your iPhone that you can use to help you remember things, like grocery lists or people's names. This tutorial shows you how to set up the app so you will become less forgetful as you play!
In order for this tutorial to work, you will need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. Once you have this, download the OpenSSH protocol from Cydia and then download WinSCP onto your PC. Once you've hooked everything up and logged in, navigate through your Applications directory until you find the TowerMadness app. Once you have opened the TowerMadness app, all you need to do now is find the right file and change it around to increase the amount of money you have!
Looking for another way to tidy up your OS X desktop and make more efficent use of space? This little how-to shows what you need to do to make app stacks in your dock. It's simple and easy if you follow this video.
Battery drain is one of the biggest issues with Android phones, but with proper power management it is possible to do something about it. Advanced Task Killer is a free app with customizable settings that shuts down apps that are no longer being utilized. This informative video takes you step by step through the different configuration settings.
In this clip, you'll learn how to make use of the new Global Search app on the BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone. This clip will teach you everything you'll need to know. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this official video guide from the folks at Blackberry. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
Jailbreaking your iPod or iPhone is method of hacking the device so you can then download third party apps onto the phone. This will void your Apple warranty, but if that doesn't bother you, here's how to do it. Make sure you back up your device before trying to jailbreak it! This video also shows you how to reverse a jailbreak.
Want to install the Sprint TV app on the OMJ Evo 4G ROM? Whether you're the owner of an HTC Evo 4G Android smartphone or just covet one, you're sure to enjoy this Evo owner's guide from HTC Evo Hacks, which presents a complete, step-by-step walkthrough of how to install the Sprint TV application. For complete details, take a look!
Want to switch between various open applications via keyboard shortcut? With Mac OS X and the app switcher tool, it's a breeze. It's so easy, in fact, that this home-computing how-to can presenta complete overview of the process in just over two minutes. For more information, and to get started using this essential window- and life-changing key command yourself, take a look.
There are a couple of options available to you when it comes to navigation on your new HTC EVO 4G. In this clip, you will learn how to use the two most popular options: Sprint Navigation and Google Navigation. These apps are similar but each have their own pros and cons, so check out this clip before you choose so you can make an informed decision.
Xeni checks in with the authors of the forthcoming O'Reilly HOWTO book "iPhone Hacks" (David Jurick, Adam and Damien Stolarz) for a demonstration of how to unlock and jailbreak your iPhone or iPod Touch. The authors promise to teach you how to coax more out of these devices: little-known features, performance tweaks, and tips on great web-based apps to install -- video game emulators, IM and VoIP apps, and media players that can handle a wider range of filetypes.
It's the most eco-friendly way to decorate a tree this holiday season - an e-tree! The iPhone or iPod Touch app Christmas Delight lets you pick out your tree and then decorate it however you want. When you're done, turn it into an e-card for friends and family!
Google Maps never looked better on the Android mobile OS than on the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. Watch this video to see how to use the Maps application, including how to use Google Street View. Also, check out how to use the Places app for finding your way to nearby points of interest.
Nobody likes a wasted battery. That's why it's important to make sure you close all of the running Android apps that you don't need. On the new Samsung Galaxy Tab, it's easy to eliminate those battery-draining apps via the Task Manager. See how to access it and how to clean up the mess!
Interested in using your Google Android cell phone to read your eBooks when away from your Amazon Kindle eReader? With the free Amazon Kindle app, it's easy. And this brief video tutorial from the folks at Butterscotch will teach you everything you need to know. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started reading books on your own Google Android smartphone, take a look.
A great tool for any system administrators, the iPhone (or other Apple wifi device) app Ping a Majig allows you to enter in the IP addresses of websites. Then you can keep checking on them to make sure they are running smoothly and operating correctly. You can click on the website for more data regarding pings and site health.
Play Flash on an Apple device? It's possible! You'll need a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch, and then go through the Cydia app store to get the Flash player available at d.imobile.cinema.com. This video shows you how to get and load the app so you can start watching videos from anywhere on the web!
Need some help figuring out how to use the Talking Tom Cat app on your Apple iPhone? This video tutorial presents an overview of the app's essential functions and features. For more information, including detailed, step-by-step instructions, and to get started using Talking Tom Cat on your own Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4 or iPod Touch, take a look.
Looking for a guide on how to download and run BlackBerry App World on your BlackBerry smartphone? This clip will show you how it's done. Whether you're the proud owner of a BlackBerry smartphone or are merely considering picking one up, you're sure to be well served by this video guide. For detailed information, including step-by-step instructions, take a look.
In this clip, you'll learn how to use the Air Video iPad app to wirelessly transmit video to your Apple iPad. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPad or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPad user's guide.
In this video, MacMost explains to you how to get the free bumper case for the iPhone 4 from Apple. If you've already bought the bumper case, you'll get an automatic refund. Just go to Apple's app store and go to the iPhone 4 Case program app. You'll be on your way to a free case in no time at all!
This clip from CNET TV presents an introduction to using the Pages on app on an Apple iPad. Whether you're the proud owner of an Apple iPad or perhaps just considering picking one up, you're sure to benefit from this free video tutorial. For more information, including a detailed overview, watch this iPad user's guide.
In this clip, learn all about iPhone 4's coolest new app - iMovie. The iPhone version of this popular program is just as easy to use as the one on your computer and is capable of doing nearly all of the same things. Edit an entire film in the palm of your hand with this handy application.
In this tutorial, learn how to use the ShapeWriter app on your Android phone to increase the speed of your typing. ShapeWriter is similar to Swype and allows you to text and e-mail without ever taking your hand off the keyboard. Start texting at the speed of light with this cool app and this helpful tutorial from the pros at Shapewriter.
