Items Tagged with Android
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#42 / 2013-02-21 08:00:00 / 6:12 min.
In the last Dotto Demos episode on Evernote, you learned how to share files via Evernote. In this episode, you will learn about three power user tips to help keep you better organized.
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#24 / 2012-12-10 08:00:00 / 6:04 min.
With Evernote, all of your notes, web clips, files and images are made available on every device and computer you use.
Dotto Tech | Tech that matters to you.
#22 / 2012-12-03 07:00:00 / 10:54 min.
Mindjet MindManager has long been the go-to mind mapping tool by those in the Know. Steve Dotto delivers a terrific how-to introduction to the world of mind mapping and to Mindjet Mindmanager.
Kyocera Brio Start Up Guide
#4 / 2012-07-13 09:00:00 / 2:38 min.
While it won't do everything a smartphone can do, the Kyocera Brio does include a rudimentary web browser that can be handy for a quick news, stock and weather fix or a deeper Google search. We'll take a look at the browser on the Brio, including setting a new homepage. Next, we'll detail the pairing process for a Bluetooth accessory so you can talk hands-free.
Kyocera Brio Start Up Guide
#3 / 2012-07-12 09:00:00 / 3:17 min.
The Kyocera Brio, with its great QWERTY keyboard, also has some pretty impressive email features, especially for a feature phone. We'll take a look at setting up, sending and receiving email on the Kyocera Brio in this episode. We'll also take a look at using the 1.3MP camera on the back of the Brio.
Kyocera Brio Start Up Guide
#2 / 2012-07-11 09:00:00 / 2:43 min.
In this episode of the Ting Start Up Guide for the Kyocera Brio feature phone, we'll take a look at how to send text and MMS messages. We'll take a quick walkthrough of making calls on the Brio, including dialing alphanumeric numbers like 1-855-TING-FTW. Finally, we'll take a quick look at setting up and using voice mail on the Brio, including how to turn this free service on in your Ting account control panel.
Kyocera Brio Start Up Guide
#1 / 2012-07-10 09:00:00 / 2:40 min.
The Kyocera Brio is a feature phone with a pretty standard feature set. What sets this one apart though is the full QWERTY keyboard that's perfect for the heavy texting set.
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.
Lab Rats
#301 / 2012-05-29 15:45:08 / 16:49 min.
Dropbox has become an incredibly popular cloud storage tool for both individuals and businesses. After you sign up for a Dropbox account, you can install it on your various devices, and share content between your machines. You probably already know that when you drop a file into your Dropbox, it will automatically sync to all of the other computers you have with Dropbox onboard. But there are a few other power tips you can use when using Dropbox!
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
#5 / 2012-05-04 09:00:00 / 3:24 min.
We'll offer some power-saving tips to ensure your Galaxy SII battery lasts the whole day.
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
#4 / 2012-05-03 09:00:00 / 5:11 min.
We'll take a look at email, the browser and the Android Market on the Samsung Galaxy SII Epic Touch 4G.
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
#3 / 2012-05-02 09:00:00 / 4:26 min.
Samsung has made a few changes and improvements to the way stock Android works.
Lab Rats
#297 / 2012-05-01 19:45:24 / 13:56 min.
What's up with Android anyhow? This mobile operating system is growing in popularity, and there are tons of devices out there sporting Android...but it's a bit of a fragmented market, since everyone seems to be running different versions of the operating system! Sean and Andy talk about this sour note in a basket of sweetly-named versions of Android, and why it happens.
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
#2 / 2012-05-01 09:00:00 / 3:00 min.
Samsung has made a few changes and improvements to the way stock Android works on the Samsung Galaxy SII 4G.
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
#1 / 2012-04-30 09:00:00 / 3:39 min.
In this episode, we'll unbox the beast and take an in-depth hardware tour of the SII 4G.
Motorola Photon start up guide
#4 / 2012-04-27 15:00:00 / 3:35 min.
With great power comes great responsibility... specifically, to manage that power such that you're never left searching for a power outlet to charge up your smartphone half way through the day.
Motorola Photon start up guide
#3 / 2012-04-27 09:00:00 / 2:19 min.
We'll take a look at how to add Widgets and app shortcuts to any of the seven homescreens on this Motorola Photon smartphone.
Motorola Photon start up guide
#2 / 2012-04-26 06:00:00 / 4:09 min.
The Motorola Photon 4G is a top of the line smartphone.
Motorola Photon start up guide
#1 / 2012-04-25 09:00:00 / 3:39 min.
The Motorola Photon 4G is a top of the line smartphone.
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.
Using Google Maps on your Android phone
#3 / 2011-10-12 10:00:00 / 4:34 min.
Maps is handy not only for finding locations on a map, but also for obtaining directions to get from one point or another. Not only that, it also allows you to enter your method of transportation and will offer different navigation instructions depending on your choice. In this episode, we'll show you how to search for directions and how to get directions using Maps on your Android phone.
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.
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.
Lab Rats
#291 / 2011-10-03 17:00:00 / 21:18 min.
Do you like sweet mobile technology? How about chocolate? Well if you like both then you'll be doubly pleased as the Lab Rats explain how software keyboards work through interpretive chocolate smearings and quick wit. Laugh as Sean and Andy explain the difference between software keyboards on iPhones and Android phones and cringe as Andy tries to use chocolate-covered fingers to pick up his Nexus S.
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.
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.
Android Weekly
#32 / 2011-09-28 14:00:00 / 4:46 min.
In this week's episode, we catch up on the latest developments in the world of Android tablets. There's plenty of big news about, with Amazon announcing their own Fire tablet, an ASUS tablet with hardware keyboard known as the Slider and rumors surface of a Motorola XOOM 2.
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.
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.
Lab Rats
#290 / 2011-09-26 17:00:00 / 19:44 min.
Sony has stepped into the Android Tablet game with the recently announced Tablet S. Andy and Sean got their hands on one and give you a guided tour also some pretty compelling arguments as to why this might be your next tablet.
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.
How do I use the Sony Tablet S
#4 / 2011-09-21 10:00:00 / 3:53 min.
One of the more appealing aspects of
Sony's Tablet S
is the fact that it also seconds as an ebook reader. While this is nothing new to the tablet market, the fact that Sony already had a hand in the ebook space means that users of Sony's services will find it even easier to get at their digital libraries. Not only that, but Sony's past experience with ebook readers means they know how to make the user interface click.
60-Second App - Android
#46 / 2011-09-20 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
If you're a dedicated news junkie, then you won't want to miss out on the
CNN App for Android
. This app gives you access to all of CNN's latest news from around the world, including stories with pictures and videos. There's even an option to get breaking news updates straight to your Android phone so that you're always among the first to know.
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.
How do I use the Sony Tablet S
#3 / 2011-09-16 10:00:00 / 4:17 min.
In this episode, we'll show you how to set up the
remote control app on your Sony Tablet S
. While the tablet is a Sony product, it can be used to control a wide variety of devices from numerous brands. We'll walk you through the setup process and show you exactly how to customize your virtual remote so it works the way you want.
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.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#45 / 2011-09-14 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
Now that we're living in an era of space-age technology -- computers smaller than our hands, Internet everywhere -- why not use that technology to learn about space? The
NASA App for Android
is the perfect tool to do so as it gives you access to heaps of NASA content including news, pictures, videos and other updates, plus it's completely free.
Android Weekly
#30 / 2011-09-14 12:00:00 / 5:12 min.
In this week's show, Android finally learns to accessorize, TouchDroid now with 100 per cent more touch and the patent war gets uglier as Google hire hitmen. Also, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the LinkedIn Android app.
How do I use the Sony Tablet S
#2 / 2011-09-14 10:00:00 / 3:00 min.
In this episode, we'll show you what to expect when you first start up your Sony Tablet S. We walk you through the setup process and show you how to set up both your Wi-Fi connection and your Google account, and we'll show you how to navigate the various home screens of the new Android tablet.
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.
Lab Rats
#288 / 2011-09-12 17:00:00 / 24:21 min.
In this episode, Andy and Sean once again dive into the Ask Bag, the place your questions go when you submit them to butterscotch.com. Today's topics run the gamut from how to dual-boot a computer with more than one operating system to basic video editing tricks and codecs.
How do I use the Sony Tablet S
#1 / 2011-09-12 10:00:00 / 2:16 min.
In this episode, we introduce you to the Sony's Tablet S, the company's first foray into the tablet market. We'll give you a hardware overview so that you can better understand what the tablet is capable of, and also explain the logic behind the unique wedge-shaped design of the Tablet S.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#44 / 2011-09-08 12:00:00 / 1:05 min.
There are many educational apps out there but few combine education and entertainment quite as well as
Speed Anatomy for Android
. This app forces you to pinpoint and identify parts of thehuman anatomy
fast enough to beat the time limit. Get even more points by increasing both your precision and your speed.
Android Weekly
#29 / 2011-09-08 10:26:52 / 5:41 min.
On this week's show: Sony launches its first Android tablets, and they're looking good. HP gears up for another TouchPad run and Windows Phone gets pulled into the location data debacle. Also, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Little Photo Android app.
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
#950 / 2011-09-07 09:30:00 / 1:43 min.
While the default Android keyboard is good, there are other options. Though we must say that it is always better to download keyboards from respected vendors via the Android Market, there are keyboard there that can save you time and improve your typing skills. We show you
how to change the default Android keyboard
in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Android
#43 / 2011-09-06 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
Those of you who have used LinkedIn on the Internet are familiar with what the service is about. It's an easy way for potential employees and prospective employers to connect with each other. The mobile app is no different and gives you a new way to keep in touch with your professional contacts on the go.
Tutorials
#949 / 2011-09-06 09:30:00 / 1:52 min.
Traveling the world with your Android can be a fun experience, and it usually is. But when you get back home and find out how much that brief hotel/gas station search cost you, you might be surprised. Fortunately, it's possible to control what services can access
data from your Android while roaming
, which can save you a ton of money.
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
#947 / 2011-09-02 09:30:00 / 1:51 min.
When you first set up your Android phone, you would have been asked to add a Google account. However, some people have more than one Google account. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
add multiple Google accounts to your Android
phone and configure yoursync settings
for each.
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#486 / 2011-09-01 14:17:15 / 7:33 min.
Sony has released its first
Android tablet, the Sony Tablet S
. This new tablet offers a sleek design, impressive specs and a wide array of features. Andrew Moore-Crispin gets to talk to Karol Warminiec of Sony to talk about their new product and how it differs from other tablets currently available.
Gadget TV
#267 / 2011-09-01 14:00:00 / 4:23 min.
Sony's first full-size
Android tablet, the Sony Tablet S
, is a contender. We're no Apple fanboys (well, not all of us, at least) but this is the first Android tablet that's made us say anything but "cool, but it's not an iPad." The most striking thing is the design which looks great but also feels incredibly balanced when holding with one hand. In any orientation. Integration with Sony's own device ecosystem including PlayStation certification, Cybershot camera tweaks, Sony Reader for eBooks and screen design inspired by Bravia make this the best Android tablet we've seen to date. And we've seen plenty.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#42 / 2011-08-31 12:00:00 / 1:27 min.
If you love books but hate paying for things, then
100,000 Free Books Wattpad
might be worth checking out. The application provides you with a library of over 100,000 books that you can read for free and also has a large collection of fan fiction, short stories and poems.
Android Weekly
#28 / 2011-08-31 12:00:00 / 5:50 min.
This week we once again bring you all the news that's fit to Google. In the news: BlackBerry's App World is set to get a lot more crowded thanks to Android Market, fake legal missives allude to a nonexistent Nexus Prime, and freemium gamers prove that dollars are worth more than sense. Also, Kate Abraham shows us a free app that's (almost) more fun than a virtual fish bowl.
Tutorials
#945 / 2011-08-31 09:30:00 / 2:05 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to share photos on your Android
smartphone. Sharing files can often be tricky, but Android makes it easy by providing a wide variety of methods to share your pictures.Share by MMS or by email
, or using one of your Android applications, the choice is yours.
Tutorials
#944 / 2011-08-30 09:30:00 / 2:02 min.
If you want to
connect a headset or keyboard to your Android
phone, then there are few ways that are better than by using Bluetooth. In this tutorial, we'll show you how toenable Bluetooth on your Android
and how to pair with a Bluetooth device so that you can make your mobile life easier.
Tutorials
#943 / 2011-08-29 09:30:00 / 2:00 min.
Most of us have had to call contacts who have extensions in their numbers. They're annoying to enter and the process can take up time. Fortunately, if you have an Android smartphone, then you have a way of entering
extension information in your contact
's details and having your Androidautomate the dialing process
for you.
Tutorials
#942 / 2011-08-26 09:30:00 / 2:19 min.
Android gives you a number of ways that you can customize your home screen to your liking, so it would be a shame to leave your home screen something boring like the default. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to
change your Android home screen
whether you want to use an image from your own photo gallery or whether you want to try something different like alive wallpaper
.
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
#4 / 2011-08-24 10:00:00 / 2:19 min.
As Android devices are gaining in popularity we've decided to show you how to
print wirelessly through your Android
. Now there are a few options available to you depending on what app you want to use and what printer you have hooked up. You can either go about getting an app like HP IPrint Photo which works exclusively with HP printers or get a more generic app like PrinterShare Mobile Print.
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.
Lab Rats
#285 / 2011-08-22 17:00:00 / 27:21 min.
The benefits of wireless printing are plentiful. The most important would be the ability to print from virtually anywhere on any device. Another major plus is the elimination of cramped spaces and unwanted cables. Although a novel idea, the execution has (thus far anyways) left a lot to be desired.
Tutorials
#938 / 2011-08-22 09:30:00 / 1:32 min.
Sending emails from your Android
phone isn't all that different from sending emails from a computer. You just compose your message, select recipients, and you're good to go. In this tutorial though, we're going to show you how to add CCs and BCCs to your emails.
Gadget TV
#263 / 2011-08-19 12:00:00 / 3:38 min.
A powerful dual core smartphone running Android 2.3 and featuring a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard with hardware number keys. The XT860 4G, AKA the Droid 3, is an impressive Android option. Even the MOTOBLUR Android skin interface, as much as we don't like it, is much improved. The XT860 is a major handset from a major manufacturer that will receive a major marketing push; exactly what's needed to spread the Android word.
How do I use a Sonos
#5 / 2011-08-19 10:00:00 / 2:40 min.
There are a number of ways to control your Sonos system. The most obvious is by using a computer, either a desktop or laptop, but there is also a Sonos brand controller. Much more affordable, however, is a mobile app that you can download for your iPhone or iPad through iTunes or to your Android device over the Android Market.
Tutorials
#937 / 2011-08-19 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
An email signature helps people to identify who is sending them email and can contain valuable information such as job title, additional contact info, full name and so on. In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to add an email signature
to emails sent throughGmail on your Android phone
.
Tutorials
#936 / 2011-08-18 09:30:00 / 2:04 min.
Copying and pasting
using yourAndroid phone
can save you large amounts of time and make sharing long or complicated URLs that much easier. However, the copy and paste functionality works a little bit differently depending on the app that you're using at the time. We'll show you how it works in this tutorial.
Android Weekly
#26 / 2011-08-17 12:00:00 / 6:25 min.
Earlier this week, Google announced it was buying Motorola Mobility, Motorola's mobile phone arm, for $12.5 billion dollars. It looks like win-win. As part of the "more wood behind fewer arrows" approach announced by Google big wigs in its latest earnings conference call, the Android App Creator project gets scrapped. Finally, Facebook looks to be the BBM of the Android and iPhone world with its new Facebook Messaging app. Also, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Google Translate Android app.
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.
Tutorials
#934 / 2011-08-16 09:30:00 / 1:39 min.
Once you've accumulated a large number of applications on your Android phone, you might want a faster way to access them. Fortunately, there are a few ways that you can create app shortcuts on your home screen. We'll show you two ways to add shortcuts to your home screen and show you how to remove shortcuts once you're done with them.
How do I use a Sonos
#1 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 4:04 min.
Once you have a
Sonos zone player
, you're only a few steps away from being able towirelessly stream music
through your home. In this episode, we'll walk you through the installation process and introduce you to some of the available products. We'll also show you some of your options for wirelessly controlling your Sonos devices.
How do I use a Sonos
#7 / 2011-08-15 10:00:00 / 20:03 min.
Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to
listen to music wirelessly
throughout your entire house. You'll need specificSonos players
of course, but once you've got these set up, you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.
Tutorials
#933 / 2011-08-15 09:30:00 / 1:33 min.
Ringdroid allows you to create your own
custom ringtones for your Android smartphone
. Since the number of default ringtones available on Android devices can be limited at times, this can be a great help. We'll show you how to use thefree Ringdroid app
to create custom ringtones using audio files on your Android in this episode.
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.
Android Weekly
#25 / 2011-08-11 11:00:00 / 5:47 min.
On this week's show, the
mobile patent war
revisited, Android eyes the big 5-0 and an Android developer rails against negative commenters. Also, Kate Abraham shows us how to supplement Android's paltryringtone and notification sound options
with Zedge.
60-Second App - Android
#37 / 2011-08-09 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
If you're looking for a
free language translation app
for yourAndroid phone
, then you're in luck.Google Translate
is a free application that allows you to instantly translate text from one language to another. It can even translate SMS messages... perfect for tricking friends and family into thinking that you've finally finished that Spanish credit.
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.
Tutorials
#930 / 2011-08-05 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.
Android apps
are great and all, but they can really start to take up a lot of space once you've downloaded a few dozen. To counteract the decrease in both speed and available memory, you'll want to uninstall apps once in a while. We'll show youhow to uninstall Android apps
in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#929 / 2011-08-04 09:30:00 / 1:27 min.
With so many
free apps on the Android Market
you're bound to come across apps that are ad-supported. Though it's impossible to disable these ads completely, there is an option todisable interest-based ads
. Interest-based ads target you based on your Android usage and many people would be happier not to see them.
60-Second App - Android
#36 / 2011-08-03 12:00:00 / 1:23 min.
While one might think that radio would have no place in today's society in the Internet age, such is not the case. That's because with
Internet radio
programs likeTuneIn Radio for Android
you can listen to more than 50,000 radio stations from all over the world. In addition, you canbrowse podcasts
and listen to those whenever you want.
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
#928 / 2011-08-03 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.
If you want to change the notification sound that you hear on your
Android smartphone
when you get a new SMS message, you might have trouble finding the right settings menu. That's because the option isn't found in the main settings screen... but there is a way. Just follow the steps outlined in this tutorial in order tochange your SMS notification sound
.
Gadget TV
#259 / 2011-08-01 12:00:00 / 6:04 min.
Think of it as a sort of wireless NAS for your mobile devices. The Seagate GoFlex Satellite lets you take your content with you anywhere and pull it up on your iPad, iPhone, Android device or just about any gadget with a web browser and Wi-Fi connection, in seconds. You can stream or download movies and music over Wi-Fi, grab a document or PowerPoint presentation to show a client or pull up pictures of your recent trip to (insert locale, mundane or exotic) to show off.
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
.
60-Second App - Android
#34 / 2011-07-26 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
For those of you looking to
customize your Android smartphone
, there are few better free apps thanZedge Ringtones & Wallpapers
. This app gives you access to more than half a million files ranging fromringtones and notification sounds
towallpaper images
.
Tutorials
#925 / 2011-07-26 09:30:00 / 1:37 min.
Chances are that if you're considering a
factory reset for your Android phone
, that something has gone wrong and you're looking to set it right. However, there are other times when a factory reset is useful, such as whenselling or giving away your phone
. We'll walk you through the factory reset process and show youhow to back up your data
so you can restore it at a later time.
Gadget TV
#257 / 2011-07-25 12:00:00 / 3:36 min.
If you're a BlackBerry loving, Facebook-addicted wannabe Android switcher, the
HTC Status
(AKA HTC ChaCha, AKA The Facebook Phone) seems custom made for you. It's got the old-school form factor with exposedQWERTY keyboard
you presumably love, the dedicatedFacebook status update
button you probably didn't know you needed and it runs Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) under the hood. It's not for everyone, but it's a surprisingly good overall experience and perhaps the perfect gateway device for BlackBerry switchers.
Tutorials
#924 / 2011-07-25 09:30:00 / 1:22 min.
Your
Android smartphone widgets
can quickly give you information at a glance about anything from the weather to Facebook updates, so they can be pretty handy. Depending on the widget, you cancustomize what information is displayed
so that it suits your preference. We'll show youhow to add and manage your widgets
in this tutorial.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#33 / 2011-07-20 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
The
ColorNote Notepad
app for Android allows users tocreate notes
ranging from to-do lists to journal entries. Thisfree application
also allows you to sort your notes into line view or grid view and, of course, to organize notes by color.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#32 / 2011-07-14 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
WebMD for Android
is thefree Android app
for those looking to solve medical mysteries. WebMD helps you define ailments andsearch for medical treatments
. Whether you're an aspiring Dr. House, Dr. Howser or just a hypochondriac, WebMD is the app for you.
Android Weekly
#21 / 2011-07-13 12:00:00 / 5:37 min.
In this week's episode, the Microsoft wants more money as its Android patent infringement claims target Samsung. The next Nexus, the Nexus Prime is rumored to be primed and ready for a fall 2011 launch. Finally, Google bids pi billion dollars but comes up short in an attempt to purchase liquidated Nortel patents.
Kate Abraham also brings us her review of the free Android puzzle game, Alchemy.
Kate Abraham also brings us her review of the free Android puzzle game, Alchemy.
60-Second App - Android
#31 / 2011-07-12 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
There's no better way to see what stores and businesses are around you than by using AroundMe. This
free app for Android
uses your phone'sbuilt-in GPS unit
to home in on your location andfind nearby shops
ranging fromhotels and restaurants
tobars and theatres
.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#30 / 2011-07-06 12:00:00 / 1:19 min.
Many people have come to rely on Groupon as a way of finding
daily deals on local products or services
. Now with theGroupon
application for Android, users can see current Groupons,make in-app purchases
or evenredeem coupons
by presenting their Android phone.
60-Second App - Android
#29 / 2011-06-30 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Fruit Slice is a
free game for Android
where the purpose is to use finger swipes to slice fruit and rack uphigh scores
. With threegame modes
and more to come, Fruit Slice is an addictive game that offers hours of entertainment.
Android Weekly
#19 / 2011-06-29 12:00:00 / 5:00 min.
Another stealthy Android Market improvement rips off Amazon and offers a breakdown of app ratings. Google Sites, the replacement of the now defunct Google Pages offers a simple mobile-friendly page option and Hulu comes to Android... assuming you have a supported phone, a Hulu Plus account ($8/mo.) and are in the US. Also, Kate Abraham scores some sweet deals with the Groupon app for Android.
60-Second App - Android
#28 / 2011-06-28 12:00:00 / 1:07 min.
There are a number of
puzzle games for Android
out there where the object of the game is to create a path for asliding block
to escape an enclosed area.Mouse Trap
expands on that by using a mouse rather than a sliding block and offering upmore than 1200 levels
and a variety ofunlockable features
for added replay value.
Lab Rats
#279 / 2011-06-27 17:00:00 / 28:02 min.
We all have questions about technology...why not submit them to butterscotch.com's Ask a Question feature? Andy and Sean dip into the questions and answer a few, including ones on iTunes cleanup, Android keyboard replacements, RAM upgrades, running Windows on the Mac, and getting your Wi-Fi Kindle onto the network.
60-Second App - Android
#27 / 2011-06-22 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
Those who have a morbid urge to see a more robust version of themselves can try out
FatBooth
for Android. This free app lets youmorph an image of your face
so that it looks like you've been exclusively dining on Double Downs. While it's not flattering, it's sort of fun and gives you the option toshare photos
and shock friends.
Lab Rats
#278 / 2011-06-20 17:00:00 / 22:45 min.
Ever wished you had better ringtones for your iPhone or Android smartphone, but didn't want to pay your carrier a bunch of money for a short snippet of audio? Andy and Sean take a look at solutions for both the iPhone and Android...and they won't cost you a thing!
On Deck
#105 / 2011-06-20 16:05:36 / 5:26 min.
Matt invites Andrew back to the On Deck set to chat about all that's new in butterscotch.com land. Talk turns from Matt's playoff beard, now shorn as the Bruins won Lord Stanley's cup to what's new in Apple's recently announced iOS 5, this week's Android Weekly shoot and much more.
60-Second App - Android
#26 / 2011-06-16 12:00:00 / 1:18 min.
Those who have found themselves caught up in the Sudoku craze may find themselves constantly running out of puzzles. Fortunately for Android users
Android users, there's the Sudoko Free
app, a free application
that can be found on Android Market
. This app has four levels of difficulty and countless Sudoku puzzles
.
Sudoko Free
app, afree application
that can be found onAndroid Market
. This app has four levels of difficulty and countlessSudoku puzzles
.
60-Second App - Android
#25 / 2011-06-14 12:00:00 / 1:21 min.
The
Alchemy app for Android
is aninteresting and addictive game
that allows you to combine elements to create entirely new elements and objects. While the premise sounds simple, thisfree application
has more than 300 combinations to be found with more being added all the time for additional replay value.
60-Second App - Android
#24 / 2011-06-08 12:00:00 / 1:20 min.
If you're looking for a
free Android application
that allows you toread news from around the world
thenWorld Newspapers
is for you. This app lets you keep up with international news by providing thousands ofnewspapers and magazines
, letting yousave your favorite articles
and publications.
Lab Rats
#276 / 2011-06-06 17:00:00 / 24:35 min.
Andy, once again flouting Lab Rats convention, decided to make the switch from the Apple to the Android camp. He's ditched the iPhone 4 and moved over the the reference design Google phone, the Nexus S. The Lab Rats have compiled their top-ten tips for Android switcher or really, anyone trying to come to terms with and get the most out of their shiny new Android phone.
On a related note: Anyone in the market to buy a lightly-used iPhone 4?
On a related note: Anyone in the market to buy a lightly-used iPhone 4?
Gadget TV
#243 / 2011-06-06 12:00:00 / 6:11 min.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is the thinnest Android phone we've seen to date. It's true to the Arc name as the back of the device is slightly convex. Aside from looking good, this also makes it easier to grab the phone when it's laying on its back on the desk. While it's decidedly svelte, it's not cutting edge on the specs side, though everything runs smoothly and we didn't notice any slow down with regular use.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#23 / 2011-06-02 12:00:00 / 1:17 min.
Of all the ways to
remember things
, mental notes are probably the least reliable. That's why there'sCatch Notes for Android
, afree application
that allows you to leave yourselfwritten notes, voice notes and picture notes
. You can even password protect them or back them up online.
Tutorials
#921 / 2011-06-02 09:30:00 / 1:13 min.
If you want to
sync your iTunes library
with yourAndroid smartphone
then you can do so by getting thedoubleTwist app
. Thisfree application
allows you to easilytransfer media between iTunes and your Android
. It can also be used as a media player on your computer.
Tutorials
#920 / 2011-06-01 09:30:00 / 1:09 min.
There are a number of ways that you can
customize your Android smartphone
to your liking. In this tutorial we'll show you how tochange your Android's look
and style using theAndroid Settings
. We'll also show you how tohide your number during calls
andcreate a blocked numbers list
.
60-Second App - Android
#22 / 2011-05-31 12:00:00 / 1:16 min.
Blogger's blog-publishing service
has been around for more than a decade. Now, theBlogger
app for Android allows you to easilyupdate your blog from your smartphone
. Thefree application
even allows you toadd pictures to your blog
or edit past blog entries straight from your Android device.
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.
Lab Rats
#275 / 2011-05-30 17:00:00 / 26:15 min.
Don't get us wrong, we love the Android platform. Yet, occasionally, it can fall a bit short compared to its long time nemesis - the iPhone. Thankfully, an open platform breeds many solutions. In fact, in some instances we not only found solutions, but also applications that just made the Android experience better than any other. Our list of apps to get the most out of your Android is as follows:
Tutorials
#918 / 2011-05-30 09:30:00 / 1:29 min.
If you've ever found yourself at a loss for words in another country, it might be because you don't know the language.
Google Translate
can help. Thisfree Android app
allows you to easilytranslate phrases
and save common questions so you can easily refer to them on the fly.
Tutorials
#917 / 2011-05-27 09:30:00 / 1:03 min.
There are times where you may want to
purchase an app
and find that it's not what you're looking for. If you purchased that app fromAndroid Market
, then you've got a 15 minute window that you can use to get arefund for your app purchase
. We'll show you how to do that in this tutorial.
60-Second App - Android
#21 / 2011-05-25 12:00:00 / 1:20 min.
Android users
looking to get somegames installed on their smartphone
need look no further thanKongregate Arcade
. This app gives you access to a library ofmore than 400 Flash games
ranging from role-playing games to puzzle titles and more. Create an account toearn badges
and save high scores.
Android Weekly
#14 / 2011-05-25 12:00:00 / 5:28 min.
In this week's episode we discover that Android Honeycomb, 3.0 is effectively just a re-skinned Android Gingerbread, 2.3. This information comes thanks to an intrepid user on the XDA Developers forums.
Anyone that looks at the current Android tablet landscape would be forgiven for thinking its chaotic. It is. The Intel and Nvidia CEOs both still say that Android is the OS to watch on tablets and as prices come down and manufacturers standardize on specs, it'll get a lot better. We're still waiting for the Google reference design tablet that we talked about in episode seven.
Turns out that if you've rooted your phone, you're blocked from using Google's new Movies for Android service. Google's response was that rooted users could, in theory, dig in to their phones, grab rented or streaming movies and in turn, pirate them. Lame.
Anyone that looks at the current Android tablet landscape would be forgiven for thinking its chaotic. It is. The Intel and Nvidia CEOs both still say that Android is the OS to watch on tablets and as prices come down and manufacturers standardize on specs, it'll get a lot better. We're still waiting for the Google reference design tablet that we talked about in episode seven.
Turns out that if you've rooted your phone, you're blocked from using Google's new Movies for Android service. Google's response was that rooted users could, in theory, dig in to their phones, grab rented or streaming movies and in turn, pirate them. Lame.
60-Second App - Android
#20 / 2011-05-19 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we show youSlice It! for Android
. Thisfree kids' game
is agreat educational tool
that teaches kids how to manipulate shapes, add and divide, and use logic. Through a simple premise — cutting objects into equal portions — players are made to think and evaluate each puzzle individually.
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.
Android Weekly
#13 / 2011-05-18 12:00:00 / 6:01 min.
Every year, Google invites developers to attend Google I/O to learn where the big G sees things going. Android has never been better represented than it was this year. We take a look at some of the most interesting Android announcements coming out of Google I/O. We'll cover some some of these developments in-depth in coming episodes, most specifically, Ice Cream Sandwich, the tablet and smartphone Android OS, coming later this year.
We check back in on the location data debacle that has privacy pundits crying foul. Senator Al Franken stepped into the fray, holding a hearing that saw Google and Apple both testifying on location data stored in smartphones and how it's used.
We also look at the Android version of the Netflix app finally bringing streaming Netflix movies and TV shows to Android... at least, a select few Android handsets.
Finally, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Air Control Lite game.
We check back in on the location data debacle that has privacy pundits crying foul. Senator Al Franken stepped into the fray, holding a hearing that saw Google and Apple both testifying on location data stored in smartphones and how it's used.
We also look at the Android version of the Netflix app finally bringing streaming Netflix movies and TV shows to Android... at least, a select few Android handsets.
Finally, Kate Abraham brings us her review of the Air Control Lite game.
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
.
60-Second App - Android
#19 / 2011-05-17 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
The classic
game of memory
is one which most people are familiar with. Uncover cards in the hopes of finding a matching pair and, if you match all the pairs, you win. This incarnation,Memory for Android
, is no different, except that it is afree application
that you can play whenever you want.
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
.
60-Second App - Android
#18 / 2011-05-11 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we'll show you afree game for Android
calledBubble Blast 2
. This game is partpuzzle game
and part addictive action as it forces players to strategically burst bubbles in the least moves possible.
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
#236 / 2011-05-09 12:00:00 / 7:21 min.
Acer's first Android tablet, the A500, is an impressive showing from a raw specs perspective. It's got a dual-core 1GHz processor, a gig of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD card. Its 10-inch capacitive touch screen is responsive and reasonably bright. Acer has kept its modifications to Android to a minimum, which is a good thing. That said, we'd still rather see stock Android with few if any modifications. If it ain't broke, as the old saying goes.
On the build side of things, we're a little less than impressed. The tablet feels like it may have been a little rushed in that phase of the R&D. That and / or less expensive materials were used in the construction in an effort to keep the price down, which Acer has succeeded in doing. The Acer Iconia A500 goes for $450; $50 cheaper than the base level iPad.
On the build side of things, we're a little less than impressed. The tablet feels like it may have been a little rushed in that phase of the R&D. That and / or less expensive materials were used in the construction in an effort to keep the price down, which Acer has succeeded in doing. The Acer Iconia A500 goes for $450; $50 cheaper than the base level iPad.
On Deck
#104 / 2011-05-06 17:00:00 / 4:34 min.
Matt hits the Lab Rats set to see what scoops he can find. He learns about upcoming Lab Rats episodes on the best e-reader device as well as an upcoming episode dedicated to the BlackBerry PlayBook. Also, he previews 60-Second App on butterscotch.com, the show that brings weekly reviews of the best Android, iPhone and iPad apps going. Finally, he hints at an upcoming episode of Android Weekly looking at the top five apps for Android tablets.
60-Second App - Android
#17 / 2011-05-05 12:00:00 / 1:22 min.
StumbleUpon
is afree app for Android
that will help youfind websites that match your tastes
. Much like a late evening stumble after a trip to the pub, StumbleUpon can take you to strange and unexpected places full of magic and wonder (andrandom Internet humor
).
Tutorials
#907 / 2011-05-05 09:00:00 / 1:41 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to copy and paste
on yourAndroid phone
. Depending on where you'recopying text
from, there are a few different ways to copy text and we'll show you how to use all of them, including how you copy and paste from anemail or SMS
.
Tutorials
#906 / 2011-05-04 09:00:00 / 1:43 min.
If you're afraid of
losing your phone
and possibly falling victim toidentity theft or stolen passwords
, then you'll want topattern lock your Android
handset. In this tutorial, we'll show you how toadd security to your Android
handset bycreating a custom pattern lock
.
Tutorials
#905 / 2011-05-03 09:00:00 / 1:15 min.
Creating groups
is a good way tokeep your contacts organized
andsend messages to multiple recipients
quickly and easily. In this tutorial, we'll show youhow to create and manage groups
on yourAndroid handset
.
Tutorials
#904 / 2011-05-02 09:00:00 / 1:08 min.
You can
sync your Facebook account
with yourAndroid handset
so that you can get all of yourfriends' contact information, pictures
and more. We'll show you how toset up your Facebook sync
through theAndroid settings
in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#903 / 2011-04-29 00:47:28 / 1:09 min.
In this tutorial, we'll show you
how to get Android apps
using the Android Market
. We'll also show you how tomanage your applications
by going through theAndroid settings
, and then show youhow to uninstall an app
.
60-Second App - Android
#15 / 2011-04-27 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you've ever had trouble
calculating a tip
, thenTipNSplit Calculator
is the app for you. Thisfree Android application
allows you to quickly and easilycalculate the tip amount
and evendivide the bill equally
depending on how many people are in your party.
On Deck
#103 / 2011-04-21 15:15:01 / 5:09 min.
Matt invites Andrew back to On Deck to discuss their respective latest acquisitions. For Matt, it's a new pair of Boston Red Sox shoes and for Andrew it's the new BlackBerry PlayBook and a NOOK Color rooted to run Honeycomb, Android 3.0.
60-Second App - Android
#14 / 2011-04-21 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If your
Android device
is missing aunit conversion app
, then you can't do much better than thefree ConvertPad application
. This app allows you toeasily convert units
tocalculate speed, weight
, or virtually any other measurement in any way you want.
60-Second App - Android
#13 / 2011-04-19 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you've run out of
new games on your Android
, then you might want to tryAir Control Lite
. Thisfree application
lets youplay air traffic controller
and direct the flight paths of aircraft as they try to make a safe landing at the airport.
Lab Rats
#270 / 2011-04-18 17:00:00 / 22:23 min.
Just like anything else in your life, your smartphone or tablet device get a bit messy - apps that are running in the background, files clogging up your storage, and gunk on the screen. In this episode, Andy and Sean take a look at a few handy tips for cleaning up your mobile gadgets both internally and externally, with some tips specific to both iPhone and Android users.
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.
60-Second App - Android
#12 / 2011-04-13 12:00:00 / 1:11 min.
If you're an avid Facebook user and an Android owner, then you should definitely download
Facebook for Android
, an app that lets you quickly and easily keep all of your contacts up to date on what's going on in your life. It's afree application
and the straight-forward interface is sure to please.
Android Weekly
#8 / 2011-04-12 12:00:00 / 6:20 min.
All the Android news that's fit to Google for the week. We look at how Android apps on the BlackBerry PlayBook will work... and how they won't. We bring news of an always up to date way to root your Android phone from Lifehacker, along with an easy method you should try first. We also take a look at Acer's Iconia A500 tablet that very nearly matches the overpriced Motorola Xoom and at $450, what it means for the Android tablet market as a whole. Also, Kate Abraham brings the Android app review of the day; the 8500+ Drink Recipes app that ensures no matter what's in the liquor cabinet, you can whip up a tasty libation.
Lab Rats
#269 / 2011-04-11 17:00:00 / 24:45 min.
Starting to grow tired of your old iPhone? Thinking you might want to switch to a new Android phone? Andy lists his top five reasons for switching to Android, while Sean offers a few cautions.
60-Second App - Android
#11 / 2011-04-07 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
Have you ever looked at a bridge and thought that you could do better? Well
X Construction Lite for Android
is aphysics-based game
that puts you in charge of building bridges capable of supporting a speeding locomotive. Build bridges with enough structural integrity and the train will traverse the gap. Fail, and the train falls.
Android Weekly
#7 / 2011-04-06 12:00:00 / 5:24 min.
Is the Nexus Tablet coming soon to a Best Buy near you? If rumor is to be believed, Google is partnering with LG to make a reference Honeycomb tablet. Much like the Nexus One and Nexus S set the bar for Android smartphones, a Nexus tablet would be a high-water mark that all other manufacturers strive toward. Also in this week's episode, the good and the bad of in-app billing hitting the Android Market. Finally we look at April Fool's headlines that weren't fooling around. Android Market on the BlackBerry PlayBook and an open source Android in partial lock down. Say it ain't so. Kate Abraham joins us with a review of the TipNSplit Android app. Be it known; if ever you go out with Kate, you won't get away without paying your fair share of the bar bill.
60-Second App - Android
#10 / 2011-04-05 12:00:00 / 1:06 min.
If you don't make
shopping lists
(or if you forget to bring your shopping list), you might find yourself wandering around aimlessly in stores while scratching your head. Not if you have theGrocery IQ app for Android
though. Grocery IQ is afree Android application
that lets youmake shopping lists
,scan product barcodes
andshare shopping lists
with family or friends.
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
#224 / 2011-03-31 16:11:02 / 3:38 min.
The HTC ThunderBolt is a capable smartphone despite its single core processor. Running an updated version of the HTC Sense interface, the fact that it's running Android 2.2 is easily forgiven. We're not huge fans of manufacturers (or especially carriers) messing with Android and hence delaying the update path, but with the Sense interface, it's worth the trade-off. The ThunderBolt has a nice bright 4.3-inch screen, an 8MP camera with 720p video recording capability. It's an LTE 4G phone and the difference between it and 3G phones is apparent.
60-Second App - Android
#9 / 2011-03-30 12:00:00 / 1:05 min.
The
Jewels app for Android
is afree puzzle game
that should look familiar to most. Similar to Bejeweled the object of the game is simple: line up like-colored gems in sets of three or more to score points. Jewels offersmultiple gameplay modes
so that it comes with plenty ofreplay value
.
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).
Lab Rats
#267 / 2011-03-28 17:00:00 / 24:50 min.
There have been a few changes in the world of GPS since we last tried explaining it with melons and tomatoes. This time out Sean and Andy look at the different types of GPS technology out there, show off some examples, and explain how people are using different types of GPS devices for different applications.
60-Second App - Android
#8 / 2011-03-24 12:00:00 / 1:04 min.
In this episode of
60-Second App
, we'll show you afree application for Android
that can help yousave money on gas
. GasBuddy lets yousearch for gas stations by price
after selecting what grade of fuel you want. You can also choose tosort results by price or by distance
and see your results plotted on a map.
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#481 / 2011-03-24 10:41:41 / 8:00 min.
Dual core has been the talk of the show. Kyocera goes one better and offers dual screens. We love the concept and at first blush, it looks like it's been well implemented on the Echo. What looks like a standard candybar phone splits in two with a solid feeling hinge mechanism to offer twice the screen real estate. Standard Android apps work as normal. Apps optimized for the Echo's split screens though open up entirely new possibilities. The first apps to really take advantage of the new possibilities opened up by opening up the split screen are games.
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#469 / 2011-03-23 09:57:22 / 3:27 min.
While its official title is a bit of a mouthful, the "G-Slate with Google by LG" is a pretty sweet looking Honeycomb, Android 3.0, tablet. With a dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, dual rear cameras for shooting 3D photos and movies and an 8.9-inch 3D-capable display, this $530 tablet (T-Mobile pricing, with contract, after $100 rebate) is looking like a worthy competitor to the Galaxy Tab that has thus far stolen the show.
60-Second App - Android
#7 / 2011-03-22 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
If you're a frequent
Facebook or Twitter user
, then you may be looking for anAndroid application
that allows you to post to both at the same time. Thefree Tumblr app for Android
allows you to do just that, letting you easilypost to Facebook and Twitter
and share things likequotes, text, audio and video
.
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#463 / 2011-03-22 09:34:01 / 4:00 min.
At ShowStoppers leading up to CTIA 2011, we learned about UnityRemote. While we haven't had a chance to test it out, the concept sounds solid and intriguing. Using your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad, UnityRemote figures out your whole home theater set up and replaces the remote clutter. The little IR transmitter sends out IR 360 degrees so no matter where your devices are, they're in the line of sight. It connects to your iDevice (coming soon to Android) via Bluetooth and offers all the customization options you'd expect in an iOS app.
Lab Rats
#266 / 2011-03-21 17:00:00 / 25:11 min.
Andy and Sean take a look at what's involved in rooting the Android smartphone - a process of gaining admin access to the back end of the phone, which allows greater access for modifying the phone's operating system and carrier - talk about the pros and cons of doing so, and show you one easy way to root your phone.
On Deck
#100 / 2011-03-18 12:03:17 / 3:15 min.
Matt Harris returns to his titular deck and is joined by Andrew Moore-Crispin. The pair discuss plans for the mobile show CTIA 2011 in Orlando, FL as well as the newest butterscotch.com show Android Weekly as well as the butterscotch news feed blog, from whence Android Weekly topics are pulled.
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
.
60-Second App - Android
#6 / 2011-03-15 12:00:00 / 1:08 min.
While there are lots of
weather applications for Android
available, the best we've seen so far is thefree Weather Channel application for Android
. This application lets you pickmultiple cities
, add them to your favorite locations andcheck the current weather
at any time. You cansee the weather
over the next 36 hours or the next 10 days, and evensee traffic and cloud coverage
.
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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.
60-Second App - Android
#5 / 2011-03-08 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
The
FxCamera app for Android
is afree application
that allows you totake pictures
while applying one of a number ofdifferent visual effects
. These effects range from Fisheye to Symmetricam to the entertaining and colorful AndyWarholizer. FxCamera also lets youshare your pictures with friends
usingFacebook, Twitter
and more.
60-Second App - Android
#4 / 2011-03-01 12:00:00 / 1:13 min.
We've seen our share of cool
free applications
butGoogle Goggles
is among the most versatile. With Google Goggles, you can use your Android's camera toscan pictures of objects
andretrieve information
. Use it toscan QR codes
orscan bar codes
. Take a picture of a landmark to get location-specific information orscan a business card
to instantly add details to your address book.
Android Weekly
#1 / 2011-03-01 11:00:00 / 4:06 min.
The Android Weekly pilot episode, shot at the tail-end of 2010 and posted here for your edification. We take a look at (then) new requirements for
Android Market apps
, a way to shoehorn Android onto an aging iPhone 3G and the then unannounced Nexus S.
60-Second App - Android
#3 / 2011-02-22 12:00:00 / 1:14 min.
If you hate getting off the couch (and you probably do) we've got a great Gmote and it turns your Android phone into a
free application
for yourAndroid phone
. It's calledGmote and it turns your Android phone into a remote control
that can control your computer
. It can act as a mouse
, browse files
, create media playlists
and more, all for free!
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.
60-Second App - Android
#2 / 2011-02-15 12:00:00 / 1:15 min.
An artist's canvas may vary, but with the
Doodledroid application for the Android
, you can always have a space to create. You candownload Doodledroid for $0.99
and use the application tocreate artwork on your phone
using avariety of brushes and tools
.
Lab Rats
#261 / 2011-02-14 17:00:00 / 22:10 min.
Tablets are big big big! Andy and Sean take a look at the tablets that are on the market now, talk about the Android and Blackberry tablet coming later in 2011, and speculate a bit about what the next generation of Apple's iPad will look like.
60-Second App - Android
#1 / 2011-02-08 12:00:00 / 1:09 min.
If you're having trouble
remembering your tasks
,grocery lists
or what have you, there's a greatfree application for the Android
called Astrid that will help you stay on track. You candownload Astrid for free
and, once downloaded, Astrid will help you remember all sorts of things which you can set to varying levels of importance. Astrid will even offer youreminders
and words of encouragement!
Lab Rats
#260 / 2011-02-07 17:00:00 / 22:33 min.
With the release of Google's new Android-based smartphone, the Nexus S, both Andy and Sean are wondering how it stacks up against the iPhone 4. They're joined by butterscotch's Andrew Moore-Crispin, who fills them in on what's new in the Nexus S and in Gingerbread, the newest version of the Android operating system.
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#442 / 2011-01-20 11:16:11 / 4:00 min.
Mobile Photo Bill Pay allows you to pay bills on your mobile by simply snapping a photo... Just in case the product title didn't make that clear. Snap a pic of any bill and this Android, iPhone and BlackBerry app will do optical character recognition, figure out who you owe and how much and then seamlessly process the payment.
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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.
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#416 / 2011-01-15 10:18:32 / 3:00 min.
Panasonic is bringing an app store like experience to its line of connected Viera televisions. Cool apps like a treadmill app that takes you to different cities in the world, video games that you can play right on the TV with no console required. The possibilities seem endless.
Gadget TV
#202 / 2011-01-14 10:37:45 / 2:20 min.
A low-cost Android tablet with a rare (for the category) capacitive touch screen, the $270 NextBook Next6 is an Android 2.1 tablet that designed first as an e-book reader with dedicated page turn buttons but that offers near-full Android 2.1 functionality. As a non-cellular device, the Android Market isn't available, leaving users to either side-load Android Market apps or visit the proprietary app store, the Slide store which holds a couple of thousand apps.
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#384 / 2011-01-08 16:40:00 / 3:56 min.
While
Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
at CES 2011
,Andrew Moore-Crispin
gets a chance to speak with Adrian Green of Binatone.Binatone
is launching anAndroid-powered home phone called the iHomePhone
as well as a new tablet called theHomeSurf Tablet 8
. Both the phone and tablet will support Android apps for entertainment or productivity when needed.Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.
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#351 / 2011-01-06 18:46:03 / 3:09 min.
Andrew Moore-Crispin
talks to Kim Titus ofSamsung Mobile
about theSamsung Infuse 4G
, apowerful new Android smartphone
that's set to come out in the second quarter of this year.The phone boasts some impressive specs, a sleek design with a huge screen, and an
8MP camera
. If you're a fan of theAndroid OS
, then this might be a phone worth holding your breath for.Stay tuned to butterscotch.com for more
up to the minute video coverage from the CES 2011 show floor.
On Deck
#87 / 2011-01-04 08:15:00 / 3:35 min.
Matt chats with Andy Walker, GM of butterscotch.com about everything that we're expecting to see at CES 2011. From the challenges of getting the biggest butterscotch.com crew ever down to the show floor in not-so sunny Las Vegas, to the expected paradigm shift to mobile products on the show floor, the pair walk and talk as they hint at what lies ahead for butterscotch CES 2011 video coverage from the show floor. Stay tuned.
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.
Tutorials
#872 / 2010-12-24 09:30:00 / 3:04 min.
If you find that your Android's battery doesn't last long enough, then you should try using the
Tasker app for Android
. This application lets youcreate power-saving profiles
tocut down on power usage
during certain situations. We show youhow to use Tasker
tomaximize your Android's battery life
in this tutorial.
Lab Rats
#252 / 2010-12-13 17:00:00 / 24:43 min.
We're all on the move these days but sometimes we need more computing power than we find in our smartphones. Andy and Sean take a look at three of the most recent compact computing devices, the netbook, the tablet and the new Macbook Air...which one will reign supreme for which users?
Breaking news tutorials
#87 / 2010-12-06 14:21:51 / 2:57 min.
The
Android 2.3 Official Video
hit YouTube today. While it's targeted at Android developers, a lot of the details shared will have consumer impact on the next generation of Android devices. We read between the lines to disseminate what these Android developer environment improvements mean to consumers.
Tutorials
#857 / 2010-12-03 09:30:00 / 2:55 min.
Most of us who have
cell phones
don't even bother to think about the features that are active all the time that we don't even use or aren't using at the time. Byturning off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
and such when they are not in use, you can effectivelyextend your battery life
andsave power
at the same time. We give you someAndroid power-saving
tips in this tutorial.
Tutorials
#856 / 2010-12-02 09:30:00 / 2:10 min.
If you need to
create reminders for yourself
on a regular basis, then maybe you should check outRemindMe for the Android
. It's great for setting reminders for yourself aboutupcoming events
ortasks to be completed
. What's more, it's free.
Top Secrets: Finding eBay deals
#3 / 2010-12-01 09:00:00 / 1:16 min.
It should come as no surprise to know that eBay has applications available for
Android, BlackBerry and Apple devices
so that you canuse eBay on your mobile
. We show you the apps that you can use to take eBay with you on the road so you canplace bids
andget alerts
while away from your computer.
Tutorials
#854 / 2010-11-30 09:30:00 / 1:46 min.
If you're a fan of YouTube and an Android user, then you'll be happy to hear about the
YouTube app for the Android
. It should look familiar to regularYouTube users
as it has many of the same features as the YouTube website and allows you towatch videos on your Android
wherever you want.
Tutorials
#851 / 2010-11-25 09:30:00 / 2:45 min.
Here we show you
LogMeIn Ignition
for Android devices. This handy Android application allows you to access andcontrol your computer remotely
using yourAndroid phone
. You can use it toaccess files remotely
while across town or even to control your computer from the other room. It's like magic.
Tutorials
#850 / 2010-11-24 09:30:00 / 3:38 min.
Firefox users
rejoice! There is now aFirefox beta for Android
devices that you can download for free. We'll show you where to go toget Firefox for free
and show you how to start using it tobrowse the Internet
, as well as how tosync Firefox with your desktop
.
Using the Samsung Galaxy Tab
#6 / 2010-11-19 10:00:00 / 20:58 min.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is not the first Android tablet. However, it's the first Android tablet coming from a major manufacturer, the first mass market effort for Android tablets and the first Android tablet that can actually give the iPad a run for its money. We run through a hardware and software tour of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, take a look at apps optimized to run on the Galaxy Tab's 7-inch screen, email and SMS on the Tab as well as taking pics and videos with the 1.3MP front camera and the 5MP back camera.
Tutorials
#847 / 2010-11-19 09:30:00 / 3:27 min.
In this episode we show you
JuiceDefender, an Android application
that you can use to get the most out of yourAndroid handset's battery life
. There are several settings included that you can use tomaximize your battery life
andminimize your power consumption
, which we will show you in this episode.
Tutorials
#846 / 2010-11-18 09:30:00 / 1:26 min.
If you've ever heard the
term API
used on the Internet, you may not have known that it stood forApplication Programming Interface
. This is code that allows applications toaccess data
from other applications, like Twitter in our example. Without an API it wouldn't be possible toaccess Twitter
except through the website.
Tutorials
#842 / 2010-11-12 09:30:00 / 1:20 min.
You hear lots of people talking about
rooting Android devices
. "Rooting" is done so you can get root access to the device which gives you superuser privileges. As a "superuser" you can thenflash custom ROMs
and do other things that the manufacturer of your Android device never intended.
Tutorials
#838 / 2010-11-08 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
With
Android OS 2.2, Froyo
, your can tell your Android toautomatically update software
. This can save you a lot of time if you happen to have a lot ofsoftware updates
to go through. We'll show you how toturn on automatic updates
and how toupdate all programs simultaneously
.
Tutorials
#836 / 2010-11-04 09:30:00 / 1:30 min.
In this tutorial, we show you
how to manage audio levels
on yourAndroid phone
using AudioManager
. AudioManager is available onAndroid Marketplace
and, even better, it's free. We'll show you how to use it toset ringtone, alert and media volumes
.
Going Mobile
#34 / 2010-10-25 12:00:00 / 5:00 min.
If you're new to Android, coming from another smartphone or feature phone, you may miss the ability to create unique sound profiles. Sound profiles on your Android phone can change according to your location, the time of day or who's calling. Doc shows us several apps that'll let you create sound profiles.
Tutorials
#812 / 2010-10-01 09:30:00 / 1:55 min.
If you've ever wanted to
move applications
off your phone and onto an SD card, you'll be happy to know that you can if you're anAndroid OS 2.2
user. Using OS 2.2, or Froyo, it's possible tosave space on your phone
by movingapps onto the SD card
. There's a trick though, and we'll show you what it is in this episode.
Tutorials
#780 / 2010-08-18 09:30:00 / 1:02 min.
There is a way to
customize your Android phone
foroptimal use with a hearing aid
. If you are ahearing aid user
who finds themaximum phone volume
lower than necessary, there is a way to turn it up to make iteasier to hear
. It's a simple setting and we'll show you how to set it up in less than a minute.
Tutorials
#776 / 2010-08-12 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
If you're looking for a new way to
find apps for your Android
then you should check outAppBrain
. It's a great way tobrowse applications by category
ormanage applications
you currently have installed. It will also show you a list ofhot applications
so you know what applications are popular or new!
Tutorials
#764 / 2010-07-27 09:30:00 / 2:22 min.
If you need to
share files on the go
, there's few better ways thenDropbox
. Recently madeavailable for free on Android
, Dropbox lets youcreate a free account
where you can share up to two gigabytes worth of files. These files are immediately synced with yourDropbox account
and can be accessed from nearly anywhere.
Going Mobile
#21 / 2010-07-26 12:00:00 / 3:39 min.
Just because we're no longer walking around with notepads and pencils doesn't mean we don't occasionally need to jot down a quick note. Doc shows five great free Android apps that let you record a note. Unlike the old-school and offline notepad, many of these apps let you save your notes to the cloud so you always have access anywhere there's an Internet connection.
Tutorials
#749 / 2010-07-07 09:30:00 / 1:42 min.
We recently talked about QR codes and
what QR codes are used for
. You canscan QR codes
right from your Android phone. In the Android Market, you can find a wide range ofscanning programs for the Android
and many are free. In this episode, we'll give you an example of just one such program.
Going Mobile
#17 / 2010-06-28 12:00:00 / 4:40 min.
The camera on the on Android phones gives you the ability to capture events. Many Android phones have high quality cameras that rival low-end point and shoot cameras. The Motorola Droid, for example, has a 4 megapixel camera and the HTC Incredible has an 8.0 megapixel camera. So, here are some cool, free programs for working with on your Android phone. This week, Doc finishes up his top-ten Android photo apps series.
Gadget TV
#130 / 2010-06-28 12:00:00 / 3:44 min.
The Motorola BACKFLIP is the first phone we've seen that features a back-mounted touch panel for on-screen navigation. Running Android 1.5 and Motorola's own MotoBLUR social interface with a full QWERTY keyboard and a capacitive touchscreen in a unique backflipping package.
Going Mobile
#16 / 2010-06-21 12:00:00 / 4:33 min.
The camera on the on Android phones gives you the ability to capture events. Many Android phones have high quality cameras that rival low-end point and shoot cameras. The Motorola Droid, for example, has a 4 megapixel camera and the HTC Incredible has an 8.0 megapixel camera. So, here are some cool, free programs for working with on your Android phone. This week, Doc kicks off his top-ten Android photo apps series.
Tutorials
#728 / 2010-06-02 09:31:00 / 1:55 min.
If you don't want to manually select the program that you use to send text messages from your
Android phone
every time you want to text then you can set a default. This is handy if you know you always want to use the same program tosend text messages
. Follow along with this tutorial and we'll show you how to set adefault text application
.
Tutorials
#726 / 2010-06-01 09:31:00 / 1:48 min.
Some of the early
camera phones
did little more than take a picture. There was no flash, no editing and it was difficult to share too. Those days are over though, because thecamera on your Android phone
has lots of functions, including some basic editing functions. In this tutorial, we'll show you how toedit photos on your Android
using the basic editing features provided.
Going Mobile
#13 / 2010-05-31 12:00:00 / 3:58 min.
Doc has played with his fair share of Android apps since switching to the platform (at least part-time) and starting The Sweet Stuff: Going Mobile show. This week, he shares his
top five must have Android apps
.
Mr. Mobile
#71 / 2010-05-26 17:00:00 / 2:59 min.
Android games suck
. No disrespect meant to the hard working devs out there, but it's largely true. Jay Goldman, AKA Mr. Mobile, scoured the Android Market to findthe best Android game
going as a look at what's possible on Google's mobile platform.
Tutorials
#709 / 2010-05-20 09:30:00 / 1:18 min.
Some phones make it difficult to
add alarms or notifications
sounds to your phone. Other phones will often have default tones that are annoying or just downright hideous. Fortunately for all theDroid users
out there, you can add all the sounds you want so that your Android phone will havecustomized sounds
for everything from alarms to notifications and more.
Going Mobile
#11 / 2010-05-17 12:00:00 / 4:31 min.
While you're out and about doing your daily business there are lots of places you might find yourself getting bored. Buses, elevators, ticket lines... Fortunately if you've got your
Android
phone with you should be able to fight off the doldrums fairly easily. To help you out, we've put together five of our favouritefree games for your Android
phone. Now you'll always have a source ofentertainment on your mobile
!
Tutorials
#693 / 2010-05-10 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
Not every program that runs on your
Android phone
is a program, so to speak. There are some that are called widgets and they work a bit differently. Unlike regular programs they don't just install themselves so you have to add them manually. Here'show to install a widget
on your Android.
Tutorials
#672 / 2010-04-23 09:31:00 / 1:20 min.
If you'd like to have
"speed dial" numbers on your Android phone
, it's quick and easy to do. These are shortcuts that make it easy to call the people you talk to most. Here'show to set up speed dial
on your Android mobile!
Tutorials
#670 / 2010-04-22 09:31:00 / 1:32 min.
If there are people you text message all the time, it can be a pain to always have to find them in your contacts list. Well, on your Android phone you don't have to because you can
make a text message shortcut
for those you text most!
Tutorials
#668 / 2010-04-21 09:31:00 / 1:40 min.
All of us can speak faster than we type. In many situations it's also much more convenient to talk rather than type. A benefit of the
Android 2.1 OS
is that you canuse your voice to "type" text into your mobile
.
Tutorials
#660 / 2010-04-15 09:31:00 / 2:06 min.
A number of companies are creating applications so you can access them from mobile devices. One of those is Bank of America. They have applications for BlackBerry, iPhone and Android. Today, we'll look at the latter. Using this application, you can do
online banking on your mobile phone
, find a branch and more.
Going Mobile
#5 / 2010-04-05 12:00:00 / 4:07 min.
We've all seen
top 10 Android app list
s circulating online. Too often though, these are generic, standardized and don't so much show the best Android has to offer but rather, the mostpopular Android apps
. Michael "Doc" Callahan runs through the first five in his personaltop ten Android apps.
No Facebook, Twitter or Myspace apps here; Doc digs a little deeper to find some realmust-have Android apps.
Tutorials
#640 / 2010-04-01 09:30:00 / 1:50 min.
The ability to have wireless networking on your Android phone is a huge benefit. Wireless, however, also uses power. So, wouldn't it be great if you could easily toggle wireless on and off? If you know us, you know that we're just about to tell you that you can, that it's easy, and that we'll show you how.
Tutorials
#636 / 2010-03-30 09:30:00 / 1:48 min.
Once you've installed programs on your Android phone, you'll want to know when there are updates so you're always running the most current version. Your Android phone lets you know and makes it easy to update every program on your device.
Tutorials
#628 / 2010-03-24 09:30:00 / 1:45 min.
The intelligent auto-complete dictionary in your Android phone does a good job of speeding up general communication. What if you're doctor, a lawyer or involved in some technical or other trade with a vernacular all its own though? You can
update and add to the Android auto-complete dictionary
so it'll recognize the terms and words you use often in your communication.
Tutorials
#623 / 2010-03-19 09:31:00 / 1:34 min.
Sometimes you may find you have just too many applications open on your Android phone. Maybe your memory is getting low or one particular app is crashing or dragging down system performance. To fix it fast, grab Advanced Task Killer Free and you can fix such problems with one tap!
Tutorials
#604 / 2010-03-08 09:30:00 / 1:53 min.
PixelPipe is a cool online service for
sharing photos, videos, text
and more. We love it so it stands to reason, we want it on our Android handsets as well. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan offers aguided tour of PixelPipe on Android
.
Mr. Mobile
#59 / 2010-03-03 17:00:00 / 5:16 min.
Jay Goldman takes a look at a few
Google apps
for the Android smartphone operating system. All three are free and they're available in the Android Market now. These apps turn your Android phone into a translator, an accomplished astronomer and an I Spy expert.
Going Mobile
#1 / 2010-03-01 12:00:00 / 3:55 min.
There are plenty of
grocery shopping Android apps
available in theAndroid Market
. Some of them arefree Android apps
, some paid, but they all do a similar thing: Help you track your grocery shopping lists whether you're at home or at the store. Michael "Doc" Callahan sifts throughfive Android shopping apps
and picks his favorite of the bunch.
Tutorials
#586 / 2010-02-23 09:30:00 / 2:17 min.
It's one thing to have information on your contacts like email address, phone number, and so on. It really personalizes things, however, when you
add a picture to a contact
. This pic will pop up when a specific person calls, making it easy to see at a glance whether you should take the call or call them back later.
Tutorials
#582 / 2010-02-19 09:30:00 / 1:20 min.
Android 2.0 devices have more than one tone for notifications, ringer, and so on. Here's how to
set a unique tone for notifications
so you don't confuse the sound of your cubicle mate's incoming messages with your own.
Tutorials
#568 / 2010-02-10 09:30:00 / 1:55 min.
With some mobile devices you can't be certain exactly what's running and it can be difficult to stop programs. Not true on your Android device. You can easily look at running services and stop them if desired.
Tutorials
#566 / 2010-02-09 09:30:00 / 2:15 min.
Quick Launch on your Android phone
lets you launch favorite applications with a couple of quick button presses. You could launch your email by hitting "e," open the web browser with "w" or completely customize your ownQuick Launch settings
. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan explains.
Tutorials
#540 / 2010-01-21 09:30:00 / 1:16 min.
Most Americans tend to use a certain date format while Europeans are used to a different format for dates. It's all very confusing. Android lets you pick which date format you'd like to use.
Tutorials
#536 / 2010-01-19 09:30:00 / 1:58 min.
With some devices you set a volume level and that's the level for all sounds. Not true on the Android phone. You can set a volume level for the ringer and a different level for playing songs and other phone features. Here's how.
Tutorials
#532 / 2010-01-11 09:30:00 / 1:34 min.
The Android OS version 2.0 has lots of impressive features. You can have the time on your phone controlled by the network, or you can go in and set it yourself. You can also specify your time zone and here's how!
Tutorials
#529 / 2010-01-06 09:30:00 / 2:07 min.
Many smartphones use a "passcode" to lock them. A passcode generally consists of four digits. While effective in locking your device it can be broken relatively easily for someone who is determined. The Android phone takes a new approach with a locking "pattern."
Tutorials
#526 / 2010-01-01 09:30:00 / 2:02 min.
If you've set up a lock pattern on your Android phone you may wish to change it for a number of reasons. Perhaps you're having trouble remembering it, or perhaps someone saw you enter the pattern. No matter what the reason it's easy to
change your Android lock pattern
.
Tutorials
#522 / 2009-12-28 09:30:00 / 2:16 min.
The Android Market has nearly 12,000 applications that you can downloaded for your Android device. You can search for applications, sort out those that are free from those that cost, and more. Michael "Doctor File Finder" Callahan gives a
guided tour of the Android Mobile Market
.
Tutorials
#520 / 2009-12-24 09:30:00 / 1:06 min.
A "smartphone" is connected to its mobile network. In many cases, however, it can also connect to a wireless network. If your Android phone has wireless capability here's how to turn it on to
save on data charges
andget a faster Internet connection on your Android phone
.
Tutorials
#518 / 2009-12-22 09:30:00 / 1:58 min.
When you lock your Android phone with an unlock pattern all you see are the nine circles on the screen. When you draw your pattern you don't see it. Sometimes it helps if you can see what you're tracing in. Here's how to turn
make your Android unlock pattern visible
.
Tutorials
#506 / 2009-12-03 09:30:00 / 1:34 min.
Airlines have rules about using electronic gadgets while flying. You also aren't allowed to use cell phones while in the air. If you turn on
airplane mode
, however, you can still access applications on your phone but turn all wireless communications off. Perfect for if you want to compose an email, play a game or watch a movie while in flight.
Tutorials
#504 / 2009-12-01 09:30:00 / 3:02 min.
Most people love ringtones. Some phones limit what you can use as a ringtone (we're looking at you, iPhone) but not Android devices. On the Android device you can make just about any sound file or song into a ringtone. You can
create a custom Android ringtone
from just about any audio file you have on yourAndroid phone
or your computer.
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.
Mr. Mobile
#31 / 2009-08-12 17:00:00 / 5:25 min.
Move over iPhone. Stand aside BlackBerry. So long Symbian. There's a new
smartphone operating system
player in town.Google Android
, while we've looked at Android previously, it has yet to receive the full Mr. Mobile treatment. Jay Goldman gives his expert Mr. Mobile take on theHTC Dream
smartphone runningAndroid
.
On Deck
#30 / 2009-06-02 17:00:44 / 4:27 min.
Sean Carruthers joins Matt Harris On Deck after wrapping an on-location shoot of the Rogers Wireless HTC smartphones running Android, Google's own open source mobile operating system. They also reveal details of an upcoming Lab Rats on-location shoot at the Personal Computer Museum in Brantford, Ontario on June 13.
Android Weekly
Andrew Moore-Crispin runs down this week in Android news. New Android smartphones, the most interesting Android apps, market data, Android development news and much more in this weekly Android news show.
Top Secrets: Finding eBay deals
In this series we'll share some eBay secrets that will help you to save money when bidding on products. We show you some of the best places to get eBay deals and introduce you to a couple of websites that will help you find eBay products before anyone else so you get what you want for less.
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.
HTC Detail start up guide
The HTC Detail from Ting is a workhorse Android handset. In this series, we will show you everything you need to know to get started with the HTC Detail from Ting. Starting with an unboxing and hardware tour, we will progress through browser power user tips, tips for getting the most out of the Android Market, HTC Detail battery saving tips and much more.
Kyocera Brio Start Up Guide
An in-depth video start up guide for the Kyocera Brio candybar messaging phone from Ting. In this four-part video how-to series, we'll cover everything from making a call or a text message to using the camera, using the web browser and pairing a Bluetooth accessory with the Kyocera Brio.
Motorola Photon start up guide
The Motorola Photon is the world phone your mom would ask for if she was awesome and had a taste for the top of the line. This 4G smartphone rocks a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM to tear through tasks like a rabid wolverine...with considerably less foaming at the mouth. The 4.3-inch 540x960 screen will, however, have your iPhone toting friends drooling. With an 8MP rear camera and a .3MP front-facing cam for video chat, it'll also have your dedicated point-and-shoot camera questioning its place in the world.
Optimus S start up guide
The LG Optimus S from Ting is a workhorse Android handset. In this series, we'll show you everything you need to know to get started with the LG Optimus S from Ting. Starting with an unboxing and hardware tour, we'll progress through browser power user tips, tips for getting the most out of the Android Market, Optimus S battery saving tips and much more.
Samsung Galaxy SII 4G Start Up Guide
The Samsung Galaxy SII 4G, AKA the Samsung Galaxy Epic Touch 4G, is a top-tier smartphone. In this series we'll take an in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy SII Epic Touch 4G smartphone from Ting. Starting with an unboxing and hardware tour we'll proceed through initial setup including setting a passcode lock, copy and paste, using the camera, pairing a Bluetooth accessory, power saving tips and much more.
Samsung Transform start up guide
The Samsung Transform from Ting is a capable Android handset. In this series, we will show you everything you need to know to get started with the Samsung Transofrm from Ting. Starting with an unboxing and hardware tour, we will progress through browser power user tips, tips for getting the most out of the Android Market, Samsung Transform battery saving tips and much more.
How do I use a Sonos
Sonos devices are fairly high-end audio devices that can be used to listen to music wirelessly throughout your entire house. You'll need specific Sonos players of course, but once you've got these set up you can create zones in your house, wirelessly control music, manage playlists and more.
How do I use the Sony Tablet S
In this series we'll show you how to use the recently released Sony Tablet S running Android. Many Android tablets have failed to impress us before, but this isn't one of them. Its sleek design and ability to integrate into your home theater make it an appealing choice, and its competitive price point makes it a viable option for those looking to purchase their first tablet.
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