Ever wanted to send more than just a screenshot to a friend or family member, showing them how to do something on their iOS device? The ability to record your iPhone’s screen has only been possible for users who jailbreak, until now. A new app, Display Recorder, is now available in the App Store. Display …
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Twelve ways to customize your Android device
Jason Cipriani/CNET Customizing your smartphone, or any device for that matter, is a rite of passage for all of us. By customizing, you turn a standard looking device that millions of users may be carrying around, into something that is truly ours. It goes from a slab of plastic and rare metals, to something that is very personal. Android users …
Read More »How to request desktop version of a Web site in Chrome for Android
Earlier this week Google released an update to Chrome for Android. The update added some great new features, including the ability to request the desktop version of a Web site that just isn’t looking that great in its mobile form. Requesting the desktop version of a Web site can be done in just a couple of steps. Screenshot by Jason …
Read More »How to AirPlay almost any video, even if AirPlay isn’t in the app
If you own an iPhone or iPad and an Apple TV, odds are you have taken advantage of AirPlay. But what about those apps that don’t support AirPlay? You may think you are stuck watching the video on your iOS device, instead of your TV. Well, before you get too discouraged, there’s another method you can try, and you may …
Read More »How to unlock an AT&T iPhone
Screenshot by Jason Cipriani/CNET As of April 8, AT&T is unlocking iPhones. Now, it won’t unlock just any iPhone; there are stipulations you’ll have to meet before being freed from the carrier. The requirements, according to a statement issued to CNET, are: “…that a customer’s account must be in good standing, their device cannot be associated with a current and …
Read More »Instagram for Android is now available
Instagram has been around since 2010, available only to iOS devices. Android users have been waiting patiently, with repeated promises of an Android version arriving soon. Related stories Instagram for Android first look: The good, the bad, the ugly Android version of Instagram grabs 1 million downloads on first day Download Instagram for Android Getting started with Instagram for Android …
Read More »Set a lock code for individual apps on Android
Setting a lock code on your smartphone is highly recommended to protect your personal information, but sometimes a lock code can be a bit inconvenient. What if you could do away with the device lock code, instead locking only the apps you want to keep private? An Android app named App Lock let’s you do just that. That’s not to …
Read More »How to enable iOS 5’s native Emoji keyboard
Until the release of iOS 5, third-party apps were the only way to get an Emoji keyboard on your iOS device. With the release of iOS 5, Apple included a native Emoji keyboard, eliminating the need for yet another app to be installed on your device. If you currently have an Emoji app installed on your iDevice and you are …
Read More »How to edit video on the iPhone
Screenshot by Jason Cipriani Video editing on the iPhone was first introduced with the iPhone 3GS, yet some iPhone owners still don’t realize how easy this feature is to use. It is incredibly simple to quickly edit a video you just shot so that you can send a specific moment to friends and family members. This can also come in …
Read More »How to take a screenshot on a BlackBerry smartphone
Screenshot by Jason Cipriani You’d be surprised how often taking a screenshot on your phone comes in handy, even if you don’t write how-to articles all day. Screenshots are particularly useful when troubleshooting your mobile device through text messages or e-mail. This simple guide covers where to find a screenshot application for BlackBerry smartphones and how to use it. The …
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