Items Tagged with Smartphone
Lab Rats
#303 / 2012-06-12 15:45:10 / 14:19 min.
The newest version of Android is called Ice Cream Sandwich, and it's got a number of features that make it particularly ice cream sandwichy. Andy and Sean go through a few of the new features, on the Sony Tablet S and the Acer Iconia Tab A200.
60-Second App - Android
#53 / 2011-10-20 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
Here we review
Memory Trainer
for Android, an application that can help to strengthen your mental muscles. By providing you with 20 exercises this app can help you to improve your memory and spatial awareness and with continued use you can even track your progress to see how you've improved.
60-Second App - Android
#52 / 2011-10-18 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
Those who have trouble getting to sleep should know that there is, of course, an app for that. Relax and Sleep is a
free app for Android
that allows you to create your own mixture of ambient sounds so that you can get the sleep you need... But be sure to set the built-in alarm clock to make sure you don't oversleep.
60-Second App - Android
#51 / 2011-10-12 12:00:00 / 1:12 min.
The
TripAdvisor app for Android
is completely free and can help you to save money and have more fun on your travels. The app gives you access to millions of user reviews on different aspects of travel, from hotels and flights to restaurants and local activities. Pick a category, enter a city and away you go.
How do I use iOS 5
#1 / 2011-10-12 10:00:00 / 5:09 min.
Apple's newest version of iOS, iOS 5, is going to be the last of the
updates to your iPhone
, iPad or iPod touch that you have to install using a computer. With that being said, this episode is going to focus on how to install the update to your iOS device, back up your information and content, and go through the initial set up and configuration process.
Tutorials
#973 / 2011-10-10 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
change the notification sound for incoming SMS messages
on your Android phone. It would seem logical to change the incoming message sound in Settings under the Sound category. You can change the Notification ringtone here, but this will affect all notifications, not just the notification sound for new SMS messages.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
#1 / 2011-10-10 09:00:00 / 2:56 min.
In our first episode of this tutorial series, we'll introduce you to the
Maps application on your Android phone
. This app is free and comes pre-installed on your Android phone. You can use this app to get directions, pull up maps and, if you have a compass, see what direction you're facing, all of which can be very handy if you want to avoid getting lost.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
#2 / 2011-10-10 09:00:00 / 4:37 min.
Google Maps is extremely helpful if you want to search for a business in your area or if you want to get detailed information on a particular business. Just open
Google Maps on your Android phone
and you can find contact information on a business, see hours of operation or even read reviews or contribute your own.
Tutorials
#972 / 2011-10-07 09:30:00 / 1:54 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
add a word to the dictionary
on your Android phone and how to remove an erroneous entry. This is a handy tip to keep the keyboard from autocorrecting industry jargon, proper nouns, acronyms or specific terms you type often.
60-Second App - Android
#50 / 2011-10-06 12:00:00 / 1:23 min.
Getting into shape can be tough. For one thing, it takes money. For another, it's always easier to do with a workout trainer and those don't come cheap. That is, unless you have
Workout Trainer
, the free Android application that lets you set physical goals for yourself and makes suggestions based on thousands of different workout exercises.
Tutorials
#971 / 2011-10-06 09:30:00 / 2:29 min.
As you browse the Market and install apps on your Android phone, you may find your phone running low on storage space.
Moving apps to your SD card
or USB storage frees up space. The downside is that apps might take longer to launch, especially on initial start-up, and apps on the SD card or USB storage won't be available if you have your phone mounted as a USB drive on the computer.
Android Weekly
#33 / 2011-10-05 14:00:00 / 4:25 min.
In this week's episode of Android Weekly we give you our two cents on the Amazon Fire tablet. Next we talk about how fragments can help battle fragmentation in Ice Cream Sandwich, and we wrap it up by showing you a backup option by SanDisk.
60-Second App - Apple
#124 / 2011-10-05 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
Many iPhone users have been disappointed in the past about their phones' inability to take panoramic shots. Enter 360 Panorama, the free iPhone application that makes it easy to take easy, high-quality panoramic photos. It even gives you an easy way to share those photos and upload them to the Internet for the world to see.
Tutorials
#970 / 2011-10-05 09:30:00 / 1:59 min.
In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to
track mobile data usage on your Android phone
. Keeping track of how many megs of data you use is important if you want to avoid costly overage charges that some carriers levy. The Data Counter Widget can help you to keep track of how much data you use and how much is transferred over the cellular network.
60-Second App - Android
#49 / 2011-10-04 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
In this episode of 60-Second App, we take a look at the
Gem Miner application for Android
, a game that pits you in the role of a prospector who makes his living digging mines and selling his finds at the local store. Purchase tools and materials to make mining for resources easier, which will inevitably lead to profit.
Tutorials
#969 / 2011-10-04 10:00:00 / 1:26 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
hide your phone number
when making outgoing calls from your Android phone. There are a number of reasons you might want to do this, especially if you happen to be a professional in an industry that requires you to call clients or other contacts from your personal phone.
Tutorials
#968 / 2011-10-03 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.
Today, we're going to show you how to use
Unlock with WiFi FREE
so that your Android phone's lock disengages while connected to a specified Wi-Fi network. This can save you the hassle of entering your PIN, password or pattern whenever you turn your Android on.
Tutorials
#967 / 2011-09-30 10:00:00 / 1:51 min.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, one of the top things that people use their phones for is waking them up in the morning. Since Android phones can do pretty well anything, acting as an alarm clock isn't much of a challenge. In this tutorial, we'll not only show you how to create an
alarm on your Android phone
, we'll also show you how to create multiple alarms and tweak alarm settings.
60-Second App - Apple
#123 / 2011-09-29 12:00:00 / !:22 min.
If you're the forgetful sort, then you might find yourself spending more time than you need to in the grocery store. Thankfully, there's an app for that, and it's free. Namely, Shopping List Free gives you the ability to create grocery lists which are quickly and easily sorted into itemized lists so that you can quickly get in and get out without leaving anything behind.
Tutorials
#966 / 2011-09-29 09:30:00 / 2:14 min.
Many companies use virtual private networks, or VPNs, in order to securely share internal or confidential resources with employees or clients around the globe. This is an added layer of security that helps boost security. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
connect to a VPN through your Android
phone after first configuring the connection.
60-Second App - Android
#48 / 2011-09-28 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you have a natural curiosity about the world around then perhaps you should try
HowStuffWorks
for Android. This free app makes it easy for you to find articles, podcasts and facts on topics of your choice. With more than 30,000 unique pieces of content, this app can teach you a lot.
Tutorials
#965 / 2011-09-28 10:00:00 / 2:18 min.
The software keyboard for the Android phone comes with a number of settings that you can change to suit your needs. By default some features, like auto-correct and auto-capitalization, will be on by default while others will be off. In this tutorial we'll show you
how to customize your Android keyboard
and tweak the settings to your liking.
60-Second App - Apple
#122 / 2011-09-27 12:00:00 / 1:35 min.
If you've ever needed to read and modify a PDF file, be it for personal or professional use, then you could definitely benefit from the neu.Annotate app for the iPhone. Not only is it a free app, it's also a fully functional program for modifying and sending PDFs so that you can always keep up with your digital correspondence.
Tutorials
#964 / 2011-09-27 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
If you've ever needed to type something in a different language on your Android phone then you might have found yourself a little lost. The option is there but it's buried in the settings. We'll show you how to change your Android phone's input language in this episode.
Tutorials
#963 / 2011-09-26 09:30:00 / 2:53 min.
The
software keyboard on your Android phone
is quite a sophisticated tool. It's capable of auto-corrections and gives you easy access to a number of special characters and accented letters. We'll show you some of the more advanced features of the keyboard including how it can improve your typing in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#962 / 2011-09-23 09:30:00 / 2:27 min.
Android phones offer either internal USB storage or expandable storage via microSD cards. This storage space is user accessible and can be used to hold your music, videos, pictures or just about anything else. We'll show you how to manage that space and
transfer files from PC to Android phone
in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Android
#47 / 2011-09-22 12:00:00 / 1:20 min.
For those of you who are sick of cooking at home (and doing the dishes after said cooking) there's the
Urbanspoon
app for Android. Besides being free, this app can also help you save money by finding restaurants that meet not only your taste in cuisine but your price point as well.
Tutorials
#961 / 2011-09-22 09:30:00 / 1:39 min.
Today, we're going to look at how to
manage running services on your Android phone
. We'll show you how to see what processes are running on your smartphone, how to get details on what the process is and how to kill a rogue process. This way, you can always ensure that your phone's resources are free for you to use.
Android Weekly
#31 / 2011-09-21 14:00:00 / 5:22 min.
On this week's show, Android flying high powering seat back entertainment on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, what comes after Ice Cream Sandwich and save a tree, get a tablet.
60-Second App - Apple
#121 / 2011-09-21 12:00:00 / 1:28 min.
Are you in the mood to repaint your house? Can't decide what color you want? Well the Color Capture application for iPhone by Benjamin Moore makes it easy for you to pick any color from the spectrum and compare your walls to a digital swatch. Use the Harmony feature to find what colors match and even use the store locator to find out where to get your paint.
Tutorials
#959 / 2011-09-20 09:30:00 / 1:14 min.
Today, we're going to be looking at how to configure your Android phone's date and time settings. Normally, your Android phone will automatically acquire time and date settings from your cellular network. However, there is a way to set these manually.
Tutorials
#958 / 2011-09-19 09:30:00 / 1:15 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to multitask on an iPhone
. This feature can prove extremely useful to those who need to access multiple applications at the same time and need to transfer information from one to the other. It's all very intuitive and easy-to-use, as you'll see here.
Tutorials
#957 / 2011-09-16 09:30:00 / 2:11 min.
The
contact list on your Android
is capable of storing a picture for each of your contacts, which can make them much easier to identify when they call. This could be a picture of them, or their artwork, or their house or whatever you want. We'll show you how to add a picture to your contacts in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Apple
#120 / 2011-09-15 12:00:00 / 1:32 min.
If you're tired of flipping through boring old TV guides, then you might want to try the iTV app for iPhone. It's not only a good guide, but a great way to research new and interesting programs. You can even use it to program your home DVR to record shows or notify you when your favorite shows are set to air and keep you informed of all of the latest entertainment news.
Tutorials
#956 / 2011-09-15 09:30:00 / 2:01 min.
You likely already have a number of contacts in your Android phone, but you'd be amazed at the amount of information you can add to their contact sheet. In this tutorial we'll show you how to
add additional contact information
including additional phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses and much more.
Tutorials
#955 / 2011-09-14 10:00:00 / 1:13 min.
In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to manually check for updates and
update your Android phone
. Though your Android phone will generally alert you if there are any updates, checking manually is the best way to ensure beyond a doubt that your phone is up to date and has both the latest features and protection against the latest threats.
Tutorials
#954 / 2011-09-13 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.
Do you ever get phone calls you don't want from numbers you don't know? Really? Never? Well if it ever happens, you can easily choose to
send calls straight to voicemail
on your Android phone. This works great for telemarketers, bill collectors, pestering parents or pretty much anyone with a phone number.
Tutorials
#953 / 2011-09-12 10:00:00 / 1:52 min.
While your Android phone likely comes equipped with a fairly decent camera, you may get to a point where you want to change the quality of the images that it takes. By default, it is set to maximum quality, but you can
change the image size or quality
in order to save space on your phone.
Tutorials
#952 / 2011-09-09 10:00:00 / 2:06 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you the
accessibility options available on your Android
phone. While these are somewhat limited, they can be of some help as they can be turned on so that your phone will read menu names as you browse your phone, or make sounds when changing pages or even vibrate.
Tutorials
#951 / 2011-09-08 10:00:00 / 2:23 min.
Though we've already shown you how to go about adding a Gmail email account, there's a good chance that you might actually have another email account that isn't Gmail. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
add a non-Gmail email account
to your Android phone so that you can keep up with all of your correspondence through all email accounts.
Tutorials
#948 / 2011-09-05 09:30:00 / 2:16 min.
Your Android phone can be a powerful device, the downside of which means that it can eat up a lot of energy and run out of power quickly. However, there are ways to minimize your power usage without limiting your Android's capabilities. We'll show you some easy ways to
extend your Android's battery
and monitor what uses your power in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#946 / 2011-09-01 09:30:00 / 4:21 min.
There are a number of advanced uses for the
voice search option on Android
. Recently, we did a tutorial on voice command basics and a viewer requested a more in-depth tutorial, so we've put together this video. Send your own requests fortech tips and tutorials
to feedback@butterscotch.com.
Tutorials
#941 / 2011-08-25 09:30:00 / 2:42 min.
While browsing the Internet on a smartphone might not necessarily be the most comfortable way to surf the web, there are some things that you can do to make it easier on yourself. In this tutorial, we're going to show you our
top five power user tips
forusing the Android browser
, including changing your home page, sharing links and more.
How do I print wirelessly
#1 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 2:54 min.
In our first episode of this four-part series on how to set up wireless printing in your home, we'll explain what you need to get started. The two most important (and most obvious) components will be a functioning home network and a printer capable of connecting wirelessly. You'll also need to have your network password as without it you won't be able to connect your printer.
How do I print wirelessly
#5 / 2011-08-23 10:00:00 / 9:43 min.
Setting up a printer to
print wirelessly on the home network
can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
Tutorials
#939 / 2011-08-23 09:30:00 / 1:38 min.
As you might expect on an operating system by Google, search factors fairly heavily into the Android interface. You have a
search widget
on your home screen by default, which can be used to search for anything from contacts to apps to web content. We'll show youhow to search your Android
in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Android
#39 / 2011-08-17 12:00:00 / 1:26 min.
Aqua Pets for Android
is a free game that lets you catch fish, store them in your fish tank and even use your tank as alive wallpaper
. There are achievements to earn and rare fish to catch, and there is even money to be made that can later be spent on upgraded equipment for catching rarer fish.
Tutorials
#935 / 2011-08-17 09:30:00 / 1:24 min.
If you have a number of contacts on your
Android phone
who you frequently call or text, then you should know that there is a way to add shortcuts to one of your home screens to save you time.Adding a direct dial shortcut
lets you call a contact quickly and creating a direct message shortcut will save you time when you're texting.
60-Second App - Android
#38 / 2011-08-11 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
Those of you who are
Android users
looking for a way to take Wikipedia with you on the go need look no further thanWiki Encyclopedia
. Thisfree application
allows you to search bothWikipedia and Wikitravel
right from your Android smartphone.
60-Second App - Apple
#112 / 2011-08-10 12:00:00 / 1:23 min.
For fans of
horror games and movies
alike, the '80s were a fun time. Now you can relive some of those memories by playingSplatterhouse for the iPhone
. This version of the classic beat-em-up sidescroller features two different modes of play and adjustable difficulty to make it even more entertaining to pound your enemies to a bloody pulp.
Tutorials
#932 / 2011-08-09 09:30:00 / 1:55 min.
By default, you can share pictures on your Android phone through Gmail, but we'll show you how to share other files types in this tutorial. This method requires you to download a file explorer application, but fortunately, we've found you a perfectly good free app called ASTRO File Manager.
Gadget TV
#261 / 2011-08-08 12:00:00 / 2:57 min.
LG's Optimus Chat (LG-C555) is a smartphone-ish slider that is underpowered by smartphone standards but, when it comes in under budget, can be forgiven. It is, at its heart, a feature phone. However, running Android and with access to the Android Market, email, Facebook et. al and with a slide-out landscape QWERTY keyboard, it seems made for the messaging crowd.
Tutorials
#931 / 2011-08-08 09:30:00 / 1:29 min.
An easy way to find out who's calling you without even looking at your phone is to
assign custom ringtones to your contacts
. OnAndroid smartphones
it's a fairly simple process, as we'll show you in this tutorial.
Android Weekly
#24 / 2011-08-03 12:00:00 / 5:00 min.
In this edition of
Android Weekly
, we present ahistory of the Android platform
, from the early, shaky builds of 1.0 and 1.1 through Gingerbread, Honeycomb and beyond. We'll outline some of the progress that's been made along the way and list some of theimprovements to the Android OS
we've seen over time.
Tutorials
#926 / 2011-07-27 09:30:00 / 2:07 min.
A useful feature available on many
Android phones
is the ability tocreate Wi-Fi hotspots
. This feature is available on any Android handset running Android 2.2 or better, so long as your wireless carrier allows it. Once you create a Wi-Fi hotspot, you'll be able to connect to it from your othermobile devices
.
Tutorials
#923 / 2011-07-21 09:00:00 / 2:20 min.
Your
Android smartphone
is capable of so much cool stuff that it's sometimes easy to forget thatconnecting to the Internet
can cost you. You cansave money
byconnecting to the Internet over Wi-Fi
and even save passwords to multiple Wi-Fi networks for easy connection at a later date. We'll show youhow to set up Wi-Fi on your Android
in this episode.
Tutorials
#922 / 2011-07-20 10:00:00 / 2:34 min.
In this tutorial, we show you how to
secure your Android phone with a passcode
. There are a number ofsecurity options
available to you including using apassword, a PIN
or a unique pattern to lock your phone. All of these methods work toprotect your privacy
, so the one you choose should depend on your personal preference and the sensitivity of your data.
How do I use the HP TouchPad
#8 / 2011-07-09 10:00:00 / 2:14 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to
browse the web on your HP TouchPad
and how to use the uniqueTouch-to-Share feature
. Web browsing works in much the same way as it does on other tablets, including gestures like pinching and scrolling tonavigate pages
, but Touch-to-Share lets you share websites withHP webOS smartphones
.
Gadget TV
#252 / 2011-07-08 12:00:00 / 3:11 min.
If you're looking for a great Android phone sporting a full QWERTY keyboard, look no further. The HTC Desire Z is a well designed smartphone with a slide-out landscape QWERTY keyboard. It's a bit on the heavy / bulky side though. The HTC Desire Z is a great choice for an Android smartphone and, with its optical thumbpad and full QWERTY board, it's the ultimate Android phone for the BlackBerry switcher.
On Deck
#106 / 2011-07-08 12:00:00 / 6:27 min.
Matt catches up with Andrew Moore-Crispin and the two talk about the latest
How do I series
, which focuses on theHP TouchPad running webOS
. They also discuss the fuss behindGoogle+, Google's social networking project
, Android Weekly's newest episode on thetop five Android phones
, and the livedemo of Hover services
.
Android Weekly
#20 / 2011-07-06 12:00:00 / 6:10 min.
On this week's show, we're bringing you our top five Android smartphones by popular request. We've got the best dual-core phone, the best 3D phone, the best gaming, QWERTY and all-purpose Android phones.
This list is based on our opinion; a considered opinion thanks to the fact that we've been lucky enough to play with each of the phones on this list at one time or another.
This list is based on our opinion; a considered opinion thanks to the fact that we've been lucky enough to play with each of the phones on this list at one time or another.
Gadget TV
#247 / 2011-06-20 12:00:00 / 5:59 min.
HTC's latest, the Wildfire S, is a tiny but capable Android smartphone. Its underwhelming specs put it at the lower end of the smartphone spectrum, but that's only an issue if you're looking to play the latest and greatest Android games. Its relative bargain price and small stature make it a great fit for teens and the fashion conscious.
Gadget TV
#242 / 2011-06-03 12:00:00 / 6:12 min.
The Xperia Play, AKA the PlayStation phone is, as the name suggests, a dedicated gaming phone. It's got decent smartphone specs and a current version of Android, but its main claim to fame is the game. And it plays well. As a smartphone it's unremarkable though on par with mid-range Android offerings. Slide up the screen to reveal the PSP-style gamepad though and the Play begins to shine. Too bad there's little integration of the Play into the PlayStation universe.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#7 / 2011-05-31 12:00:00 / 3:39 min.
The
BlackBerry PlayBook
doesn't come with certain features like acalendar or email application
by default.Research in Motion
has instead made it necessary toconnect to a BlackBerry smartphone
usingBlackBerry Bridge
in order to access those features. We'll show you how to use Bridge in this episode.
Tutorials
#919 / 2011-05-31 09:30:00 / 0:59 min.
In past tutorials, we've shown you a few Android shortcuts. In this tutorial, we're going to show you some more
advanced Android shortcuts
that you can use to access yourTask Manager
, see a list of mostrecently used apps
,create folder shortcuts
and more.
How do I use the BlackBerry PlayBook
#6 / 2011-05-30 12:00:00 / 2:42 min.
Here, we'll show you
how to turn on Bluetooth
on yourBlackBerry PlayBook
and how toconnect to a BlackBerry smartphone through Bluetooth
. Once you do that, we'll also show youhow to enable Internet tethering
so that you won't need to connect to a Wi-Fi network to get online.
Tutorials
#916 / 2011-05-19 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
Since most people have
multiple email addresses
, you can easily add more than one email address to yourAndroid smartphone
as we'll show you in this tutorial.Adding Gmail accounts
is easy butadding a Hotmail or Yahoo account
is a bit more complicated. We'll walk you through the process for each account here.
Tutorials
#915 / 2011-05-18 09:30:00 / 1:04 min.
In this episode we'll show you how to change your
search settings on your Android smartphone
. You have a number of options available including the ability tosee search suggestions
, use your location and more. We'll also show you how tomanage your search history
.
Tutorials
#914 / 2011-05-17 09:30:00 / 1:05 min.
In this tutorial we'll show you how to
change the wallpaper on your Android phone
. You have a number of options available including the ability touse a photo as a wallpaper
or pick alive wallpaper
that will be animated and will change over time.
Tutorials
#913 / 2011-05-16 09:30:00 / 1:25 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you two ways that you can
save time on your Android smartphone
by using a few simple shortcuts. One of these lets you quicklycheck notifications
andtoggle certain phone settings
, while the other lets you set yourAndroid's speed dial
.
Tutorials
#912 / 2011-05-13 09:30:00 / 1:19 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to use Places
on yourAndroid smartphone
. Places is afree app
that comes preloaded on Android devices and can be used tofind locations
likerestaurants, bars or movie theatres
. You can even finddetailed information and reader reviews
so that you'll know which location is the place to be.
Tutorials
#911 / 2011-05-12 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.
Sharing photos on your mobile device
could hardly be easier to do than it is on anAndroid smartphone
. Just the same, in this tutorial, we'll walk you through the process step by step as we show you not onlyhow to upload multiple photos
simultaneously, but alsohow to share individual photos
overTwitter or Facebook
.
Tutorials
#910 / 2011-05-11 09:30:00 / 1:10 min.
Google Latitude
is Google's answer for people who want to useGoogle services
tocheck in to various locations
. In this tutorial, we'll show youhow to use Google Latitude
on yourAndroid smartphone
toshare your location
with friends and see what your friends have been up to recently.
Tutorials
#909 / 2011-05-10 09:30:00 / 1:00 min.
In this tutorial, we show you how to add new shortcuts for apps that you frequently use.
how to organize your shortcuts
on yourAndroid smartphone
. We'll show youhow to remove shortcuts
from the home screen, how to organize them into pagesl, and
Gadget TV
#234 / 2011-05-02 12:00:00 / 5:04 min.
If Nokia is getting out of the Symbian smartphone game (in which, it must be pointed out, it's the only player) can someone explain the C6-01? This decidedly Symbian smartphone is quite slick but in light of Nokia CEO Stephen Elop's announcement that the company was leaving Symbian behind in its smartphone line, it feels a little like a last hurrah. If you'd never touched an iPhone or Android smartphone, you'd be blown away by this thing. Despite the excellent price tag relative to other smartphones, as it stands, the only real value here is nostalgic.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#10 / 2011-04-22 10:00:00 / 4:57 min.
In our last episode, we'll show you how to
change the settings
of yourWindows Phone 7 device
.Using the HTC HD7
we'll show you what to expect in thesystem settings
, show you how topersonalize your phone
, change your individualapplication settings
and more.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#9 / 2011-04-21 10:00:00 / 3:08 min.
In order to
transfer files
between yourWindows Phone 7 device
and your computer, you'll need todownload the Zune software
. We show you how toconnect your HTC HD7
to your computer andsync your phone
in this episode.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#8 / 2011-04-20 10:00:00 / 3:12 min.
After entering your
Windows Live ID
during yourWindows Phone 7 setup
, your device will have your associatedemail accounts
ready. In this episode, we'll show you how toadd an alternate email account
, like a Gmail or work email account, to yourWP7 phone
.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#7 / 2011-04-19 10:00:00 / 2:52 min.
In order to
download new apps
for yourWindows Phone 7 device
you'll need to go into the Marketplace. In this episode, we'll show youhow to use Marketplace
and how todownload apps to the HTC HD7
running Windows Phone 7.
Gadget TV
#230 / 2011-04-18 12:00:00 / 6:15 min.
We waited a while to do so, but we finally got hands on with the Motorola Atrix. Better yet, it travelled with us for a week so we could really get an idea of how it functioned in the real world. A capable dual-core smartphone, the Motorola Atrix has a 4-inch "qHD" 960x540 pixel screen; close to the 960x640 resolution of Apple's Retina display, though on a bigger screen. Motorola calls it qHD or quarter HD.
While the Atrix on its own is a pretty sweet smartphone (shame about Motoblur running atop Android), it's also a new category of sorts. Next episode, we'll take a look at the Lapdock and HD Dock accessories that turn the smartphone into the CPU for a whole mobile and home computing experience called Webtop.
While the Atrix on its own is a pretty sweet smartphone (shame about Motoblur running atop Android), it's also a new category of sorts. Next episode, we'll take a look at the Lapdock and HD Dock accessories that turn the smartphone into the CPU for a whole mobile and home computing experience called Webtop.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#6 / 2011-04-18 10:00:00 / 3:05 min.
The
HTC HD7
has abuilt-in GPS
unit that can help you withgetting directions
,sharing your location
orgeotagging your photos
. In this episode, we'll show youhow to use the Maps application
so you can get from point A to point B in the shortest time possible.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#5 / 2011-04-15 10:00:00 / 3:58 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to use the HTC HD7
's camera totake photos and video
. We'll also show you how toadjust the settings
so that you canchange the photo or video resolution
,add effects to your shots
, orchange the flash settings
.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#4 / 2011-04-14 10:00:00 / 3:28 min.
If you want to
use Hotmail, Messenger and Xbox Live
from yourHTC HD7 phone
, then you'll need toset up Windows Live
. We'll show you how toset up a Windows Live ID
on yourWindows Phone 7
device in this episode.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#3 / 2011-04-13 10:00:00 / 3:36 min.
In this episode, we'll show you
how to use Windows Phone 7
on yourHTC HD7 phone
. We'll walk you through how toboot up your phone
and get to the start screen, and we'll also show you how tocustomize your start screen
byadding or removing apps
.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#2 / 2011-04-12 10:00:00 / 3:57 min.
Here, we'll show you how to get started
using your HTC HD7
phone. We'll walk you through theWindows Phone 7 setup
process and also show you how toconnect to Wi-Fi networks
so that you can save money on your data plan.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#1 / 2011-04-11 10:00:00 / 4:04 min.
In this episode, we'll give you an
introduction to the HTC HD7 phone
runningWindows Phone 7
. We won't talk about the software but will instead introduce you to the hardware and show you just what to expect with yourHD7 phone
.
How do I use the HTC HD7
#11 / 2011-04-11 10:00:00 / 4:00 min.
Throughout this series we'll show you
how to use the HTC HD7
. This is a smartphone runningWindows Phone 7
featuring a4.3-inch touchscreen
. We'll show you how toset up your HD7
,how to use Windows Phone 7
, how toget WP7 apps
and more.
Gadget TV
#226 / 2011-04-04 12:00:00 / 7:29 min.
The HTC Incredible S (S710a) is an impressive smartphone running HTC Sense atop Android 2.2. While Sense is a great UI and really sets HTC's offerings apart from other Android smartphones, there are a few things missing. Most notably, an apparent way to set a lock code or pattern lock for your phone.
That issue aside, the Incredible S is a pretty beefy Android smartphone. The star of the show is a 4-inch touch screen and 8MP camera with 720p video recording. On the spec side, we get a 1GHz processor and 768MB of RAM to push things long.
That issue aside, the Incredible S is a pretty beefy Android smartphone. The star of the show is a 4-inch touch screen and 8MP camera with 720p video recording. On the spec side, we get a 1GHz processor and 768MB of RAM to push things long.
Tutorials
#897 / 2011-04-04 09:30:00 / 1:34 min.
There is a lot of interest in
rooting Android phones
due to the extra control it gives you over your handset. In this tutorial, we show youhow to root your Android phone
using theSamsung Galaxy S
as an example. The method we use also allows you tounroot your Android
if the need should arise.
Gadget TV
#225 / 2011-03-31 16:13:55 / 2:10 min.
Windows Phone 7, while decidedly less open than Android, follows a similar idea. Make the software that runs the smartphone, but not the smartphone itself. Let the smartphone makers worry about that part. HTC is widely recognized as making some of the best smartphone hardware going. The latest WP7 phone from HTC is the Arrive. It's the second WP7 phone to feature a full QWERTY keyboard. It features the signature HTC attention to detail. While WP7 is playing catch-up a little, phones like this do nothing if not help their stock.
Gadget TV
#222 / 2011-03-29 15:22:01 / 2:10 min.
Samsung's latest smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S II or Samsung Galaxy S 2, AKA the I9100, looks like a wunderkind. Ridiculously thin and sporting a Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touch screen, an 8 MP camera and Samsung's own TouchWiz interface sitting atop (and in many cases, actually improving upon) Android 2.3, Gingerbread. The phone will carry a high price tag -- pre-order pricing is as high as $1,000 (GBP 630).
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#484 / 2011-03-24 11:19:29 / 4:54 min.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc, it's fair to say, is the Sony and Ericsson partnership coming to fruition. Bravia technology in the display and video engine, a Sony image processing engine that apparently performs admirably in low light and an HDMI link that lets you display your phone's contents on the big screen HDTV. And not just on a Sony badged HDTV.
Gadget TV
#220 / 2011-03-24 09:54:51 / 3:30 min.
We've heard a lot about dual core in smartphones. Kyocera is going you one better with its Echo, the first dual screen smartphone we've seen make it past the product concept phase. Running Android 2.2 for the foreseeable, this smartphone may not be the be all and end all of Android devices, but we definitely like where Kyocera is going. Other manufacturers will follow. Now if they could just get that pesky twice the screens, twice the battery drain thing figured out. In fairness, the company does offer a secondary battery as part of the package... but who really wants to cart that around everywhere?
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#476 / 2011-03-23 11:36:29 / 2:25 min.
The Nokia Astound is an entry-level smartphone that impresses with an excellent build quality. Running Symbian, this smartphone offers free navigation with Ovi Maps and access to the Ovi Store to download other Ovi apps. Nokia's announcement that it's moving to Windows Mobile on all its smartphone may have been a little premature; seems like the company is still banking on Symbian. At least in the interim.
On Deck
#101 / 2011-03-22 09:50:54 / 3:59 min.
Andrew and Matt have landed. The pair discuss what we're expecting to see at CTIA 2011. Namely (and in some cases, hopefully): A whole lot of 4G talk, dual-core smartphones aplenty, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1-inch pricing and perhaps even some glasses-free 3D phones.
How do I use GPS
#6 / 2011-03-18 09:01:00 / 19:31 min.
GPS navigation
has become a virtual necessity for people both in their personal lives and in business.Commercial fleets
use Global Positioning Systems
tokeep track of vehicles
, regular motoristsuse GPS technology
tochart routes and find locations
, and tech-savvy social butterflies use GPS tocheck in to locations
through smartphones. We'll tell you more about GPS technology andwhat GPS is used for
in this series.
How do I use GPS
#5 / 2011-03-18 09:00:00 / 2:22 min.
In our last episode on
GPS technology
, we'll tell you some other things you can do with yourGPS device
besidesplotting routes
through the urban jungle. If you've got ahand-held GPS device
, you can use it to go geocaching, which is like aGPS-powered treasure hunt
. You can also accesslocation-based services
likeFacebook Places or Foursquare
if you haveGPS on your smartphone
.
How do I use GPS
#3 / 2011-03-16 09:00:00 / 5:29 min.
While a
dedicated GPS device
has the benefit of being made strictly for navigation and often comes bundled with aGPS car kit
, manysmartphones offer GPS functionality
compared to the dedicated devices. In this episode, we'll tell you some of thebenefits of using smartphone GPS services
and explain how to usesmartphones as in-car GPS units
.
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#462 / 2011-03-09 11:45:00 / 6:27 min.
The Motorola Atrix is looking to define a new category. A category we hope to see a lot more of. In the Atrix, the smartphone becomes the CPU for a whole mobile experience. Dock it with the LapDock (sold separately) and you get what is effectively a netbook with access to a full-screen Firefox browser and all the web apps it enables. Dock it with the HD Dock connected to your HDTV and get all the music, movies and pictures off the phone and onto the big screen along with the same Firefox browser.
Android Weekly
#2 / 2011-03-02 12:00:00 / 4:10 min.
Android Weekly brings all the
Android news
that's fit to Google. This week, we look at a surge in Android uptake for 2010, the geek game phenomena Minecraft heading to a handset or tablet near you and a battle of 800-pound gorillas; Facebook and Android at odds over contact syncing.
Gadget TV
#213 / 2011-02-18 12:00:00 / 4:38 min.
A smart-ish phone, the Optimus Quantum Chic, is a bargain phone with some impressive Android capabilities. Running Android 2.2, AKA Froyo, it can act as a wireless hotspot, it has a capacitive touch screen and an infinitely pocketable form factor. However, its underwhelming processor put it at the top of the feature phone heap but nearer the bottom of the smartphone hierarchy.
Neo-Fight.tv
#332 / 2011-02-10 17:00:00 / 17:33 min.
Heather Driscoll is back! In more tech related news, the Neo-Fighters get the Nokia N8 and see how it stacks up against the smartphone mainstays Android, iPhone and BlackBerry.
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#447 / 2011-02-10 07:31:53 / 4:43 min.
While Palm may have slipped out of the mass consciousness somewhat since its heyday, its webOS is alive and well and now under the HP umbrella. Sean Carruthers heads to San Francisco to get a look at the latest WebOS devices coming from HP. The Veer, a small webOS smartphone with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, its big brother, the Pre3, with a slide-out QWERTY board and more screen real estate and the big daddy, the TouchPad tablet, a slick 9.7-inch webOS tablet.
How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4
#2 / 2011-01-25 10:00:00 / 1:44 min.
Sean runs through the basics of
recording video on the iPhone 4
includingswitching between still and video modes
, turning on the iPhone 4 video light, switching video orientation and selecting which of the two iPhone 4 cameras you want to record video with.
How Do I Shoot video with the iPhone 4
#1 / 2011-01-24 10:00:00 / 1:20 min.
Sean gives a
guided tour of the video and still cameras on the iPhone 4
, either of which can be used to shoot video. Using the rear camera on the iPhone 4 you canshoot video in HD at 720p resolution
. Not full HD as you'll find on your 1080p HDTV at home but a marked improvement over the SD video recording capabilities of the previous generation, the iPhone 3GS.
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#420 / 2011-01-15 10:30:55 / 2:14 min.
Andy gets a look at Sony Ericsson's latest Android smartphone running Gingerbread, Android 2.3, the Xperia Arc. The Sony Ericsson partnership pays off here. In addition to the 4.3-inch screen and incredibly svelte profile of the device, the Sony CyberShot and HandyCam still and video imaging expertise are built in to the device.
Lab Rats
#254 / 2010-12-27 17:00:00 / 21:17 min.
2010 has been a busy year, full of gadgets, software, viral events and intrigue. In this capper to the 2010 Lab Rats season, Sean and Andy hand out awards for Smartphone of the Year, App of the Year, Device of the Year, Viral Event of the Year, and Web Gaffe of the Year.
Picasa beginner's studies
#3 / 2010-12-08 09:00:00 / 2:10 min.
In this episode we'll show you how to
import photos to Picasa
from yourcamera, smartphone or PDA
. Of course, we'll also show youhow to import photos
from your computer so that yourphoto albums
won't be empty for long.
Gadget TV
#176 / 2010-11-19 12:00:00 / 4:12 min.
LG Quantum Windows Phone 7
looks more like a feature phone and it has the smallest screen in the earlyWindows Phone 7 handsets
. However, it offers the super responsive QWERTY keyboard that some users can't live without and is a solid bet. While it looks less like a current generation smartphone and more like a feature messaging phone for the tween set, it meets Windows Phone 7's smartphone standard specs with a 1 GHz processor and 256 MB RAM.
What is Bluetooth and how do I use it?
#2 / 2010-09-21 09:00:00 / 2:38 min.
In this episode we show you
how to connect a Bluetooth device
to your cell phone. We demonstrateusing a Jawbone headset
but the same method will usually apply whenpairing devices with your phone
. It's easy enough to do, so if you follow along you should have your devicesconnected through Bluetooth
in no time.
Breaking news tutorials
#76 / 2010-08-04 10:45:00 / 1:12 min.
Research In Motion (RIM) has announced
_blank">BlackBerry 6, debuted on the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the next version of its operating system. This new version has everything one has come to expect from BlackBerry, plus some enticing new features. Capable of supporting both touchscreen, trackball and keyboard, BlackBerry 6 looks like a viable contender with the likes of iOS 4 and Android OS.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#6 / 2010-07-13 09:00:00 / 2:37 min.
The
Apple iPhone 4
isn't just about theRetina display
andvideo chat with FaceTime
. One of the majorimprovements in the iPhone 4
is the folders feature. With this function you can organize your apps into different categories to clean up the clutter on your home screen. You can use this folder feature on any iDevice that can run iOS 4 to make room for 2,160 apps on your iPhone.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#7 / 2010-07-13 09:00:00 / 2:11 min.
We continue our series on
how to use the iPhone 4
with a look at theiPhone gyroscope
and give an example of one of the firstiPhone games using the gyroscope
control feature. One of the majorimprovements in the iPhone 4
, the gyroscope gives a much finer level of control toiPhone 4 games
.
Lab Rats
#230 / 2010-07-12 17:00:00 / 18:32 min.
Andy and Sean camped out to get their hands on the
iPhone 4
, the best performing product at launch for Apple... at least to date. Find out what all the hype is about and whether it's worth buying into. The guys do a show-and-tell on some of thenew features in the iPhone 4
, like the Retina Display, multitasking, and more.
Gadget TV
#135 / 2010-07-12 12:00:00 / 5:49 min.
Sony Ericsson was a little late to the Android party. You wouldn't know it judging from the version of Android (Android 1.6) running on its new best-foot-forward smartphone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 smartphone. A gorgeous phone with a massive screen and an very attractive form factor overall, we only wish it were a little further up the Android version number ladder. 2.0 would be nice, 2.1 would be nicer. An expedient update to 2.2, AKA Froyo, would make the X10 a real contender.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#1 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:28 min.
Sean Carruthers kicks off our
how to use the iPhone 4 video
tutorial with avideo hardware tour of the iPhone 4
. TheRetina display
, improved camera andvideo chat with FaceTime
are among the key improvements. However, there's a lot more going on from a hardware perspective than just these.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#2 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 2:32 min.
Continuing our
Apple iPhone 4 video tour
andhow to use the iPhone 4
series, Sean takes a look at theRetina display
on Apple's latest. This key feature is among the majorimprovements in the iPhone 4
relative to previous models.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#3 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:16 min.
Our video tour and
how to use the iPhone 4
series continues with a look at the major improvements in the camera on theApple iPhone 4
. In addition to a megapixel boost and an LED flash for the rear camera, Apple has added a second front-facing camera that allows forvideo chat with FaceTime
.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#4 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:02 min.
Video recording capability was added to the iPhone platform with the incrimental upgrade from 3G to 3GS. Now, as is demonstrated in this portion of our
how to use the iPhone 4 video series
, the video functions have received a hefty upgrade with the jump from 3 to 4. With theRetina display
displaying gorgeous video in up to 720p resolution, it stands to reason that you can nowshoot 720p video with the iPhone 4
.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
#5 / 2010-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:20 min.
Our hardware tour and
how to use the iPhone 4 video series
continues with a look at multitasking on the iPhone 4. This was among the most anticipatedimprovements in the iPhone 4
and while it's still got a way to go, multitasking is an interesting if limited iPhone 4 feature.
Gadget TV
#133 / 2010-07-09 12:00:00 / 3:19 min.
Acer is probably not the first name that comes to mind when you're thinking smartphones. However, the Liquid line and the Acer Liquid E specifically deserve a look. The Liquid E runs Android 2.1, AKA Eclair, and brings all the advantages of Android OS to its big, beautiful 3.5-inch screen.
Lab Rats
#229 / 2010-07-05 17:00:00 / 20:54 min.
Sean and Andy take a look at iOS 4, the new mobile phone operating system from Apple, and explain some of the new features.
Gadget TV
#114 / 2010-05-03 12:00:00 / 6:20 min.
The Nokia N900 runs Maemo Linux and is not for the faint of gadget heart. It's more complicated and less elegant than the iPhone or a recent Android handset. It's about on par with the current Windows Mobile offerings for ease of use. However, it's got power to spare and if you're the loathe to sign your life away to Apple or you want to effectively take root control of your phone without having to actually root said phone, the N900 deserves a close look.
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#264 / 2010-03-25 19:00:00 / 4:31 min.
Video coverage of CTIA 2010
: From theCTIA 2010 show floor
, Andrew Moore-Crispin learns what we can expect with thelaunch of Windows Phone 7 Series
.Windows Phone Series 7
hopes to do for phones whatWindows 7
did for desktop PCs. With an interface inspired by theZune HD
and a release date set for the holiday season, 2010, things are looking good for Microsoft's current, beleaguered mobile offering. Early signs suggest good things for thisWindows Mobile update
.
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#262 / 2010-03-25 17:00:00 / 3:23 min.
Video coverage of CTIA 2010
: From theCTIA 2010 show floor
, Andrew Moore-Crispin gets a hands-on tour of theSamsung Galaxy S
, the latest and greatest smartphone from Samsung featuring a big 4-inch AMOLED screen. Unfortunately for him, it's not his hands.
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#260 / 2010-03-25 15:00:00 / 2:45 min.
Video coverage of CTIA 2010
: From theCTIA 2010 show floor
, Andrew Moore-Crispin, try as he might, can't gethands on with the HTC EVO 4G
, the first 4G smartphone in North America. He can, however, getthe scoop on the HTC EVO 4G at CTIA 2010
from Keith Nowak of HTC.
Mr. Mobile
#56 / 2010-02-10 17:00:00 / 7:36 min.
Jay Goldman takes a good hard look at the Nexus One, better known to some as the
Google Phone
. He finds a handset that feels great to hold and whose screen is a sight to behold. However, after having touched more than his fair share of mobile phones, he finds a few gotchas that anyonelooking to buy the Nexus One
should consider.
Mr. Mobile
#51 / 2010-01-06 17:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Samsung's latest semi-smartphone, the Samsung Forever (SGH-A886) smartphone, has found its way into Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile's hands. He takes a good look at the phone and offers his full review. Aside from some design flaws and a justified annoyance at Samsung's choice to go with a proprietary accessory and charging port, it looks like a decent bet for anyone seeking some smartphone features without the smartphone sticker shock.
Gadget TV
#73 / 2010-01-04 12:00:00 / 3:36 min.
If there's one thing we hate about dumbphones it's that they're, well, dumb. We like to be able to check our email and update Facebook without going through those horrendous WAP portals. We like being able to compose emails and Facebook updates without having to navigate around an awkward alphanumeric keypad. Enter the Motorola Hint QA30. It brings some smartphone skills to the table, not least of which is its full QWERTY keyboard. All this in a package that's not much bigger than a makeup compact.
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#131 / 2009-12-11 12:30:00 / 3:00 min.
With a responsive touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard, the Nokia N97 is the flagship smartphone in Nokia's Symbian lineup. Andrew Moore-Crispin chats with Dave Bergeron of Nokia about the launch of this new smartphone in Toronto, Canada.
Palm Pre Basics
#12 / 2009-10-02 09:00:00 / 4:29 min.
Jay Goldman demonstrates
how to use the browser on the Palm Pre
in this, the last installment of ourvideo tutorial series on the Palm Pre
. A solid web browser is make or break for a smartphone, and thePalm Pre
doesn't disappoint with itsWebKit-based mobile browser
that's capable of rendering full HTML pages.
Palm Pre Basics
#11 / 2009-10-01 09:00:00 / 4:25 min.
While it can't do selective focus and can't shoot video,
the camera on the Palm Pre
is a 3.2 megapixel shooter with a built-in LED flash. It even has a large self-portrait mirror on the back of the screen.
Mr. Mobile
#38 / 2009-09-30 17:00:00 / 4:45 min.
Apple is clearly making a push for the
iPhone as a portable gaming platform
. Jay Goldman AKAMr. Mobile
helps to make the case by showcasing a couple of his current favoriteiPhone games
. Both of these games use the iPhone's input in interesting ways and at $0.99 and $2.99, they're definitely worth a look. Download links after the break.
Palm Pre Basics
#10 / 2009-09-30 09:00:00 / 3:56 min.
Jay Goldman shows us
how to use the messaging application on the Palm Pre
in part 10 of this12-part video tutorial series on the Palm Pre
. TheSynergy
concept applies to messaging too and it's easy to switch between messaging options without missing a second of the conversation.
Palm Pre Basics
#9 / 2009-09-29 09:00:00 / 4:27 min.
Email is easy on the Palm Pre
, thanks in part to the full QWERTY keyboard hidden beneath the screen. Jay Goldman demonstrateshow to use the email application on the Palm Pre
, includinghow to add or delete an email account on the Pre
, how to configure signatures, notifications, folders and more.
Mr. Mobile
#37 / 2009-09-23 17:00:00 / 3:14 min.
The refrain "there's an app for that" is an Apple iPhone slogan. While Apple's App Store coined the phrase, it's equally true on many other smartphone platforms too. While the Palm Pre App Catalog is still in its infancy, there are some great apps to download... and right now, all apps in the store are free. Jay Goldman demos the
Palm Pre App Catalog
and discusses some of his favoritefree Palm Pre apps
.
Palm Pre Basics
#4 / 2009-09-23 09:00:00 / 3:43 min.
Perhaps the biggest differentiating factor for the
Palm Pre versus the iPhone
is that the former has afull hardware QWERTY keyboard
. This is great for BlackBerry devotees who need the QWERTY keyboard but who want a prettier and more finger-friendly user interface. Jay Goldman runs throughthe finer points of the Palm Pre's keyboard
.
Palm Pre Basics
#3 / 2009-09-22 09:00:00 / 3:03 min.
As any
smartphone
user will tell you, in addition to the look and feel of a handset, it's the operating system that really makes or breaks the experience. While it took Palm quite some time to develop the interface for thePalm Pre
, the end result is a very usable and well thought out user experience. In short, it was worth the wait. Jay Goldman explainshow to use the webOS interface on your Palm Pre
.
Mr. Mobile
#36 / 2009-09-16 17:00:00 / 10:07 min.
Several years in the making, the latest from Palm, the
Palm Pre
, is a make or break device for the company. Jay Goldman looked at the Palm Pre hardware in last week's episode. Now, Mr. Mobile turns his attention to the software that makes the device run.
Lab Rats
#188 / 2009-09-14 17:00:00 / 22:58 min.
The Lab Rats come to the rescue of anyone that has wondered
"which smartphone is right for me?
" The guys take a good look at the iPhone 3GS, the Palm Pre and the Blackberry Tour, and talk about each phone's strengths and weaknesses.
Lab Rats
#186 / 2009-08-31 17:00:00 / 18:49 min.
How do I subscribe to a podcast in iTunes? WTF is AAC? Should I buy a BlackBerry or an iPhone? Should I set my computer to hibernate or "sleep?" What Windows Vista package should I grab? Is it worth grabbing the Google App for my iPhone? All these questions and more answered as the Lab Rats break open the mailbag.
Mr. Mobile
#33 / 2009-08-26 17:00:00 / 3:43 min.
It seems that these days, a smartphone just isn't a smartphone without an impressive catalog of applications to back it up. Android smartphone users can connect with the Android Market to grab Android apps over the air or on a Wi-Fi connection.
Gadget TV
#25 / 2009-08-21 12:00:00 / 7:33 min.
The
Palm Pre
has been on the scene for a little while already. However, with thelaunch of the Palm Pre with Bell Wireless
,Gadget TV
gives avideo tour of the Palm Pre
. The verdict; it's a worthyiPhone competitor
and a great bet for smartphone lovers whose carrier doesn't offer the iPhone.
Mr. Mobile
#32 / 2009-08-19 17:00:00 / 5:54 min.
Jay Goldman, better known to butterscotch viewers as
Mr. Mobile
takes a close look at theAndroid operating system (OS)
forsmartphones
... and beyond. If you already have a Google account, everything you have on Google Apps on the desktop will show up on your phone. Definitely a killer app for dedicated Googlites.
Gadget TV
#11 / 2009-06-19 12:00:00 / 2:42 min.
The HTC Dream is very much like the HTC Magic smartphone we looked at in episode 10 of Gadget TV. That said, there's one fundamental difference: the addition of a full QWERTY keypad. Also, with its integration with Google accounts, your Google username and password automagically sets up on-device email, links your online calendars, even pulls in your contacts, maps and more.
Gadget TV
#10 / 2009-06-17 12:00:00 / 2:38 min.
Google's Android smartphone operating system is pretty revolutionary. Some of the most anticipated smartphones running the Android OS were HTC's handsets the Magic, which we take a look at in this episode of Gadget TV, and the Dream, coming up in the next episode. The Magic eschews the full QWERTY keyboard of the Dream, opting for an on-screen keyboard instead.
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#102 / 2009-06-02 13:00:00 / 2:27 min.
Rogers Wireless, the official carrier of the HTC phones running Google's Android phone operating system launched two Android phones in Toronto. Sean Carruthers chats with Reade Barber about Android, what these new phones mean in the market and how they match up against the iPhone and upcoming Palm Pre. They also discuss the Android app store called Android Market with 3,200 apps already online and counting.
BlackBerry Basics
#6 / 2009-05-04 09:00:00 / 2:00 min.
While the BlackBerry offers a number of ways to stay in touch with your contacts including email, SMS and instant message, it's also a very capable phone. Jay Goldman leads us through using the phone functions on the BlackBerry while offering some valuable tips and tricks.
Mr. Mobile
#17 / 2009-04-15 17:00:00 / 3:15 min.
Jay Goldman profiles the latest smartphone from Nokia, the E71 smartphone, along with a stylish Bluetooth headset that could be confused for the latest iPod Shuffle. Jay finds the build quality of the E71 excellent but laments the fact that the smartphone's software lacks the user interface polish of some other mobiles. Taking a look at Nokia's BH-804 headset, Jay says it's a stylish if a little pricey mobile accessory.
Lab Rats
#157 / 2009-02-02 17:00:00 / 21:08 min.
If you can organize the kids' many after school activities, practices, games, sleep-overs, school projects and more, the technology that the Lab Rats recommend will be a cinch! With this, the Lab Rats Soccer Mom's Tech Toolbox, organizing schedules and getting to and from the kids', family and your own activities has never been easier.
iPhone Basics
#12 / 2009-01-16 09:00:00 / 49:59 min.
Andy Walker runs through the
If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
basics and the finer points
of getting the most out of your iPhone. He uses the 3G model but his tips and tricks also work for the original iPhone. Many will even work for theiPod Touch
.If you've got a shiny new iPhone and want to learn to make the most of it, this is the tutorial series for you!
iPhone Basics
#1 / 2009-01-05 09:00:00 / 3:40 min.
The iPhone 3G is the hottest phone there is. In this episode, Andy Walker, Executive Producer of Butterscotch kicks off the iPhone Basics series with an introduction to the iPhone 3G. He gives you a basic overview of the buttons, switches, screen and slots that make up the iconic phone.
Lab Rats
#84 / 2007-08-06 17:00:00 / 26:14 min.
Andy and Sean weigh in on Apple's new smart phone, with special guest Ben Freedman.
Lab Rats
#72 / 2007-05-14 17:00:00 / 23:48 min.
Andy and Sean discuss handheld computers that are also mobile phones.
BlackBerry Basics
Jay Goldman, host of Mr. Mobile, offers advice to BlackBerry owners new and old. This 10-part series runs through BlackBerry basics on the BlackBerry Storm and BlackBerry 8800 , covering everything from using the Storm's on-screen keyboard to getting music, movies and pictures on your BlackBerry.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
Google Maps can be incredibly helpful. Whether you're in a car or on foot, lost in the woods or just looking for a pizza place, Maps can help you to get from point A to point B. Using the built-in GPS and compass (if available), this app comes pre-installed on all Android smartphones and is your handy navigator for whenever you need it.
How do I use GPS
GPS navigation has become a virtual necessity for people both in their personal lives and in business. Commercial fleets use Global Positioning Systems to keep track of vehicles, regular motorists use GPS technology to chart routes and find locations, and tech-savvy social butterflies use GPS to check in to locations through smartphones. We'll tell you more about GPS technology and what GPS is used for in this series.
How do I use iOS 5
Though rumors of a new iPhone (or perhaps even two new iPhones) have dominated the tech news sphere for months now, the one certainty has been the release of the new iteration of Apple's mobile platform, iOS 5. Now that it's here we've put together a series for you showing how to install iOS 5 after backing up your content, highlighting the more significant of the new features and showing you how they work.
A tour and how to for the iPhone 4
The Apple iPhone 4 is more than an incremental upgrade to the now iconic product line. A lot has changed since the iPhone 3G and 3GS. The new Retina display gives a better than ever before view. The two cameras with tap focus and digital zoom make it possible to record HD video and use video chat with FaceTime. Multitasking, folders and a new gyroscope are among the many improvements in the iPhone 4.
How do I use the HTC HD7
Throughout this series we'll show you how to use the HTC HD7. This is a smartphone running Windows Phone 7 featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen. We'll show you how to set up your HD7, how to use Windows Phone 7, how to get WP7 apps and more.
Mr. Mobile
Host: Jay Goldman
Jay Goldman, also known by his butterscotch moniker of Mr. Mobile gets up close and personal with that indispensable bit of kit, the mobile phone. Join Mr. Mobile as he showcases the best software, the finest accessories and the wicked awesomest tips and tricks to maximize your mobile.
Jay Goldman, also known by his butterscotch moniker of Mr. Mobile gets up close and personal with that indispensable bit of kit, the mobile phone. Join Mr. Mobile as he showcases the best software, the finest accessories and the wicked awesomest tips and tricks to maximize your mobile.
Palm Pre Basics
Jay Goldman, host of Mr. Mobile on butterscotch.com takes a close look at the
Palm Pre in this 12-part video tutorial
series. Everything fromsetting up your Palm Pre
to ahardware and software tour of the Palm Pre
anddownloading applications on the Palm Pre
and much more are covered.
How do I print wirelessly
Setting up a printer to print wirelessly on the home network can be hard work. Anyone who has ever tried to set up a printer probably know about the difficulties involved. That's why, in this series, we're going to show you how to set up a printer on the home network so that you can use it to print documents wirelessly from your desktop, laptop or even smartphone.
App of the day
City Maps 2Go - Lite iPhone
Offline map app with one free download out of over 3,100 maps.
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