How to change default launcher in Android 4.4 KitKat

One minor change that Google has introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat is the ability to change the default launcher much more easily. Up until Android 4.3, users would need to install a third party launcher on their device...

How to add, remove and arrange home screens in Android 4.4 KitKat

One of the biggest changes that Google introduced in Android 4.4 KitKat is the new Google Experience Launcher. The new launcher allows almost instant access to Google Now by just swiping from the left to right on the home screen....

Tips to improve Samsung Galaxy Note 3 battery life

Back in 2012, the Galaxy Note 2 set the benchmark in the battery life department for all Android phones to follow. The Note 3 this year is no different, with a beefy 3200mAH removable battery. While the jump in battery capacity...

Tips to improve the HTC One battery life

HTC released its flagship handset – the HTC One – earlier this year. Six months later, the One is still a fine handset by all means, except for its battery life. The One comes with a 2300mAh battery that should be enough...

How to change Boot Animation of your Android device

Not many people think much about the boot animation of their device. After all, it is just a 10-30 second long animation that you see only when you restart or switch off your Android device. However, if you are a customization...

Tip: Write with and without autocorrect on the same Android keyboard

One of the challenges of switching to full touchscreen devices for me was the learning curve of the virtual keyboard. Sure, when you use one language and you don’t “txt spk,” the on-screen keyboards found on many modern Android...

Better Android battery management – last longer!

You just can’t get away from power management and the vagaries of helping your smartphone’s battery last just that little bit longer. Whether it’s making it through the day or making sure that it’s still performing well...

How to access the US Google Play from any country, no proxies or VPN necessary

So you live outside of the United States and Google Play is limited to just the Play Store for apps and games to you? Would you like to access Play Movies, Music, Books, and so on? There’s a trick for that, and you don’t...

How to: use a Bluetooth keyboard to convert your phone to a mini-laptop

 Time for niche thinking. Or old-school, depending on how you look at it. But now that our smartphones have decent sized screens/resolutions, surely it can’t just be me who fancies the idea of hooking up a really...

Everything you need to know about Android rooting and custom ROMs

The world of custom ROMs is very much like marketing — filled with flashy words and false promises. You need to ignore the buzz, read the fine print and then decide which custom ROM is correct for you. Below, we list down...

How to pick the best custom ROM for you

The world of custom ROMs is very much like marketing — filled with flashy words and false promises. You need to ignore the buzz, read the fine print and then decide which custom ROM is correct for you. Below, we list down...