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11/02/2018 9:09 pm

60 iOS Features Apple Stole from Jailbreakers

Overall, iOS is more impressive than ever with its stability enhancements, security tools, suite of apps and services, and intuitive user interface. With each passing update, things just get better and better for iPhone users. But don't think for a second that this is all because of Apple's genius — ...more

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11/18/2015 6:46 pm

The Complete List of Marshmallow-Compatible Xposed Modules

The Xposed Framework was just recently made available for Android Marshmallow, but everything isn't quite back to status quo just yet. Sure, some Xposed modules function properly, but others are a bit buggy, and several don't even work at all. This is mostly a result of changes to the Android system ...more

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11/18/2015 6:05 pm

The Complete List of Lollipop-Compatible Xposed Modules

Now that the Xposed Framework has finally been updated for Android Lollipop, we're starting to notice that some modules function properly, while others are a bit buggy or even worse—don't work at all. Most of this is a result of changes to elements of the Android system that KitKat modules relied up ...more

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09/14/2015 6:02 pm

How to Get Apple's 3D Touch Feature on Android

Apple's latest round of devices—including the MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and the iPhone 6S—use a new touch input method that can detect when you've applied a bit more force than usual. Dubbed "Force Touch" ("3D Touch" on the new iPhones), this gesture simulates a long-press or right-click, but it usu ...more

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07/13/2015 7:15 pm

How to Instantly Scroll Back Up to the Top of Any App on Your HTC One

Like most of you, I find myself scrolling through endless lists of Facebook feeds, Instagram lists, and tweets. Most of the time, it's a pain to scroll all the way back up to the top. Unlike iOS devices, Android has never had a solution to quickly scrolling to the top of a list in an app, but now wi ...more

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07/02/2015 7:44 pm

10 Essential Xposed Modules Every Rooted Android User Needs

There are many reasons to root Android, but for me, the most important one is to have the Xposed Framework. Xposed gives you access to hundreds of modules, which take away the need to manually modify core system files to add new features and functionality to your Android device. But as great as Xpos ...more

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03/06/2015 4:51 pm

Make Lollipop's Overview Screen a Lot More Colorful by Tinting App Headers

The Overview screen (aka Recent Apps) on Android got a huge upgrade when 5.0 Lollipop was released. Chrome tabs now hold separate entries in this multitasking list, which also got a nice new Material Design theme. One of the biggest changes, though, was a new API that allows apps to color the header ...more

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02/24/2015 11:50 pm

Hack Proves Android Wear Can Work with iPhones (Demo)

With wearable tech becoming the latest trend in electronics, it's a shame that most smartwatches are locked down to one ecosystem. If you purchase a smartwatch, you can expect that it will not work with devices from competing manufacturers. That will be the case for the Apple Watch when the product ...more

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02/19/2015 7:29 pm

Swap Heads Up Notifications for the Old-Style Ticker in Android Lollipop

With Android 5.0, Google introduced a new "Heads Up" notification system for incoming calls and messages. While the new incoming call interface seems to be a rousing success, the rest of the Heads Up system has been met with much less enthusiasm from users. For one, the notifications cannot be hidde ...more

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12/29/2014 10:49 pm

How to Use Pushbullet on Your Mac Without Needing Chrome

Before Continuity and Handoff were even announced, Pushbullet was already allowing users to quickly send notes, links, and photos between their devices with a few clicks. On smartphones this was all handled via the Pushbullet mobile app for Android and iOS, but on Macs it could only be used with bro ...more

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10/17/2014 12:52 am

How to Get an Android "Lollipop" Home Button That Doubles as a Battery Meter

With the new version of Android due out very soon, Android 5.0 "Lollipop" has received a ton of press lately. It's all well-deserved, of course, because the new "Material Design" interface is absolutely beautiful. While we've covered methods on how to get a little bit of that Lollipop flavor on your ...more

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05/29/2014 12:02 am

How to Add "OK Google" Hotword Search to HTC Sense & Other Android Launchers

When I'm showing off my HTC One, the first thing I do is unlock my device and say, "OK Google". It may earn me a weird look or two, but in the end people are amazed by the voice recognition and automation of the Google Now Launcher. But the option to launch Google Now from a home screen was exclusiv ...more

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05/21/2014 11:22 pm

How to Lock the Screen Using a Three-Finger Tap on Your HTC One M8

HTC introduced their version of gesture controls to the masses when they launched the HTC One M8, and while the feature includes gestures to open the camera, start voice dialing, and unlock the device, it does not include one to lock it. Sure, you can "knock" your screen off, but that method require ...more

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05/15/2014 11:57 pm

How to Selectively Enable Immersive Mode for Certain Apps on Your Nexus 7

If you've followed our guide on unlocking KitKat's real full screen capability using the immersive mode mod, then your status and navigation bars will be hidden when not in use, giving you a more expansive full screen experience. As great as that is, immersive mode can be frustrating if you're using ...more

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05/14/2014 11:55 pm

How to Beam Any File You Want from Your Nexus 5 to Another Android Device

Your Nexus 5 comes with a pretty cool feature baked in called Android Beam. Using NFC, or Near Field Communication, this functionality allows you to send information to another compatible device by simply touching the two together. Most flagship devices have NFC built into them these days, so there ...more

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05/13/2014 9:43 pm

How to Get the iPhone's Shake-to-Undo Feature on Your Nexus 5

Over the years, we've probably all complained at some point about Android's lack of an "Undo" feature. When you're typing something out, there are times when you might want to go back a step. Say you had something highlighted and you hit backspace intending to delete one character, but it deleted al ...more

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04/11/2014 10:13 pm

How to Block Phone Calls More Efficiently & Conserve Battery on Your Galaxy Note 3

When it comes to blocking unwanted calls, your Android device comes stocked with a native blocking feature that allows you to reject certain phone numbers. That being said, the native blocking feature on the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 isn't the prettiest or the smartest, with its non-obvious setup and la ...more

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03/30/2014 6:54 pm

How to Tint Your Status Bar's Color to Match Apps on Your HTC One

The little black status bar at the top of your screen is great for at-a-glance info, but let's face it—it's pretty ugly. If you want to hide it completely, only showing it when you need it, check out our guide on using Immersive Mode in KitKat. However, if you want to keep the at-a-glance convenienc ...more

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01/31/2014 4:08 pm

How to Make Your Status Bar's Color Auto-Match Current Apps on Your Galaxy S3

The status bar is an omnipresent force on our Samsung Galaxy S3s; always there to give us that vital information about battery life, date and time, Wi-Fi access, and much more. But there's just something about that default black bar that's so...boring. When Google launched Android KitKat, they attem ...more

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01/27/2014 9:05 pm

Samsung Locks Out Third-Party Accessories, but the Community Brings Them Back

Update January 27, 2014: Samsung has released a statement to address the flip cover issue, claiming it as a bug with a "fix" coming soon: "We have currently identified a software compatibility issue with the Galaxy Note 3 update to Android 4.4 (KitKat) and select 3rd party accessories. A software up ...more

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01/23/2014 1:37 am

Get Faster Access to Settings for Your Installed Xposed Mods on the Nexus 7

If you're reading this, chances are you're utilizing Xposed Framework to apply unique customizations to your device . We've covered various Xposed mods, like how to how to unlock KitKat's full screen capabilty and make your battery percentage easier to read on the Nexus 7, but today, we're showing y ...more

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01/11/2014 6:07 pm

How to Get KitKat Toast Notifications on Your Samsung Galaxy S4

KitKats? Toast? Sorry if that headline made you hungry, but no I'm not talking about Nestlé's chocolatey wafer treat, nor the crunchy slices of bread you have with your eggs in the morning. If you haven't caught on by now, Android names each major release after some sort of confectionery, the latest ...more

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11/01/2013 7:29 pm

How to Download Any Vine Video That You Want onto Your Samsung Galaxy S4

Twitter's video-sharing app, Vine, had some very stiff competition once Instagram added video sharing to its repertoire. Recent figures show Instagram at 130 million followers compared to Vine's 40 million. Many think that Vine is on its way out, but on the contrary, I think it's here to stay. That ...more

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08/20/2013 11:37 pm

Editor's Choice: 11 Camera Apps to Put Your Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on Steroids

There are many impressive features on a Samsung Galaxy Note 2, but just like any other smartphone on the market, the most used one is the camera. How many times did you take a picture today? Or admire all the selfies in your gallery? Or upload a video to Instagram, Vine, or Snapchat? That's what I t ...more