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ANDROID PHONES

May 5, 2014

Here’s the difference between the Galaxy S5’s Power saving and Ultra power saving mode

Rajesh Pandey

The Galaxy S5 comes with not one, but two different, power saving modes -- Ultra Power Saving mode and a normal Power saving mode. These modes are very distinct from each other and meant for specific

ANDROID PHONES

May 3, 2014

How to disable S Voice on the Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

There is a high probability that you are not using Samsung's Siri alternative -- S Voice -- on your brand new Galaxy S5. The feature in itself is of very little use, especially when Google's

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 30, 2014

How to hide files using the Galaxy S5’s Private mode

Rajesh Pandey

Samsung has included a very nifty Private mode feature on the Galaxy S5 that is hidden deep inside its Settings menu. But the feature in itself has been implemented a bit differently from what we

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 29, 2014

How to enable Air view on the Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

The Galaxy S5 packs in a lot of features, some of which it borrows from Samsung's previous flagship -- the Galaxy Note 3. One such feature is Air View. It allows you to perform certain

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 29, 2014

How to customise the notification panel on the Samsung Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

Even though the Galaxy S5 comes with Quick Settings, its notification panel is quite populated with access to some frequently used toggles, a brightness slider and shortcuts to some commonly used apps. As always though,

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 28, 2014

How to setup the fingerprint scanner on the Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

Just like the iPhone 5s, the Galaxy S5 also comes with a fingerprint scanner integrated into its home button. Compared to the Pattern, PIN or password lock, a fingerprint scanner is much more secure and

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 28, 2014

Smart IR Remote transforms your Galaxy S5 or HTC One into a universal remote

Rajesh Pandey

The Galaxy S5 is filled with a plethora of features -- some that are borderline gimmicky and others that are genuinely useful. One such useful feature on the handset is Smart Remote that makes use of

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 26, 2014

How to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

The open nature of Android allows OEMs to modify the OS to their liking and differentiate it from other competing products. A perfect example of this being some OEMs like Samsung using hardware navigation buttons

FEATURED

Apr 24, 2014

How to get an iOS 7-like Control Center on your Android device

Rajesh Pandey

Quick Settings in Android is already a great alternative to iOS 7's Control center. Depending on your Android device, you can control almost any aspect of your phone or tablet via this pane, unlike

Apr 23, 2014

How to bulk install apps from the Play Store

Rajesh Pandey

Every once in a while Google rolls out an update to the Play Store that brings some minor or major usability changes to it. The last update introduced the ability to bulk install apps directly

APPS

Apr 22, 2014

How to merge conversations in the latest Hangouts update for Android

Rajesh Pandey

Earlier today, Google rolled out a major update for the Hangouts app for Android that was filled with many new features and enhancements. A significant new addition was the single conversation view for any contact

HOW TO

Apr 20, 2014

Top 5 must-have Apps for the Chromecast

Rajesh Pandey

For $35, Google's Chromecast sure does offer an exceptional value for money. The HDMI media streamer allows you to easily cast your photos, videos and movies to your TV without any hassle. While development

ANDROID PHONES

Apr 19, 2014

How to root the Samsung Galaxy S5

Rajesh Pandey

It has been a week since Samsung's next big thing -- the Galaxy S5 -- hit the retail stores in majority of the markets across the globe. Compared to the S4, the Galaxy S5 is a

APPS

Apr 19, 2014

How to set up Chrome Remote Desktop

Rajesh Pandey

A couple of days ago, Google released the Chrome Remote Desktop app on the Play Store. This new app allows all Android users to remotely access their PCs or laptops using Chrome. Compared to other

APPS

Apr 18, 2014

Top Android apps to follow the IPL 2014

Rajesh Pandey

The initial schedule of one of the biggest events in cricket -- the Indian Premier League a.k.a IPL -- kicked off a couple of days ago. Surprisingly, this time, the IPL will be hosted in

AOKP

Apr 15, 2014

Retune: Control iTunes music playback from your Android device

Rita El Khoury

I often find myself sitting at my desk or working around the house while my music is playing over iTunes on my computer. For a while, I tried looking at various wireless Android apps that

APPS

Apr 14, 2014

The fastest way to transfer files between Mac and Android

Rita El Khoury

While Mac and Android ownership overlap is probably a rare occurrence, there are still many users of both platforms that would benefit from a tip regarding fast files transfers between their choice of computers and

FEATURED

Apr 13, 2014

What to do if your Android device is stolen

Rajesh Pandey

Silently, we all pray that our smartphone or tablet never gets stolen. Considering their importance in our life, the damage can be catastrophic. Imagine a thief with access to all your private photos, messages and