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Android M Feature: Settings Now Have Dark, Light, and Automatic Themes

Kellen May 28, 2015 40

We have had the Android M developer previewed flashed on a Nexus 5 for all of five minutes, but we are already noticing fun little tweaks that Google has made since Lollipop. For one, the bright white settings menu on stock Android has been given a "dark"...

Android Feature: USB Type-C Comes to Devices

Kellen May 28, 2015 60

Without a doubt, one of the biggest announcements out of today's Google I/O keynote from a device charging standpoint was the introduction of USB Type-C support for phones and tablets with Android M. USB Type-C, for those not familiar, is a new USB charging...

LG G4: 25+ Tips and Tricks

Tim May 20, 2015 35

We still don't have an official launch date for the LG G4 here in the States, but that won't stop us from continuing to talk about it, and the features it brings to buyers. Because of this, once your shiny new toy finally arrives on your porch, you should be...

Set an Alarm or Send a Note to Your Android Phone Straight From the Desktop

Tim April 27, 2015 9

Google highlighted a few more functions you can perform when your Android device is linked up to a desktop late last week, those being Set a Reminder, Set an Alarm, and Send a Note. Previously, we wrote up how you can send directions and even find your...

Tip: Send Directions to Your Phone by Typing “Send Directions” Into Google

Kellen April 23, 2015 36

How many times over the years have you found yourself looking up directions to a restaurant or meeting location on your computer just before you run out the door and wishing you could quickly get those directions to your phone? Even if only a couple of times,...

Samsung Galaxy S6: 25+ Tips and Tricks

Kellen April 3, 2015 69

Unless you ordered from T-Mobile, you more than likely are still waiting for your Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge pre-orders to arrive. While that news may be frustrating to deal with, the good news is that we can prepare you for April 10, the day that...

Quick Tip: Set a Reminder for Daylight Saving Time in Google Now

Tim February 20, 2015 21

If you are like me, you constantly forget about Daylight Saving time. Heck, I honestly can't tell you why it is even implemented. Maybe I should Google it. Anyway, here is a quick tip for all of you. Start up Google Now, then say, "Daylight Saving time."...

Android 5.0 Feature: Google Updates Smart Lock on Lollipop to Include Trusted Places

Kellen November 18, 2014 92

When Android 5.0 "Lollipop" went into a final preview build shortly after being announced by Google, we ran through a series of features to make sure you knew all about the awesomeness that was about to grace your phone or tablet. One of those features was...