May 13, 2014
Just like any other Android device, the Galaxy S5 can also act as a hotspot. With its beastly battery life and efficient modem, the handset can act as a Wi-Fi hotspot for hours without
May 10, 2014
Remember our handy tip to end a phone call on any Android device by pressing the power button? As it turns out, on the Galaxy S5, there are multiple ways to receive and disconnect a
May 9, 2014
The Galaxy S5 is by no means a small phone and neither does it try to feel like one with its 5.1-inches display and the huge bezels surrounding it. The Galaxy S4 was
May 8, 2014
One recurring problem I have had with the Google Play Store is the lack of a way to organize the list of all "My Apps". As someone whose job -- partly -- is to download and try
May 7, 2014
I have previously named 4 apps that can send local content from your Android devices to the Chromecast, but the possibilities of media sharing on this HDMI stick aren't limited to that specific type
May 6, 2014
You'd have thought the task was easy enough - Flickr, as the premier photo sharing site in the world (in quality, if not numbers), has supported 'groups', communities of like minded snappers, for ages, yet
May 5, 2014
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
May 3, 2014
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
Apr 30, 2014
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
Apr 29, 2014
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
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,
Apr 28, 2014
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
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
Apr 26, 2014
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
Apr 24, 2014
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
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
Apr 22, 2014
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
Apr 20, 2014
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