Wish there were a “Find my iPhone”-type feature for Android phones? Well, there are actually several third-party apps that’ll track down your lost or stolen handset (Lookout Security comes to mind), but Google has just stepped in with its own...
One of the most anticipated new features in iOS 7 is the ability for an iPhone or iPad to install app updates automatically—meaning no more annoying update reminders on the home screen. But here’s the thing: if you have a relatively new Android phone, you can...
Want to watch full-length episodes of network TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Project Runway,” “Storage Wars,” “Top Gear,” and “The Vampire Diaries” on your Android phone, for the low price of zero?...
Carol writes: This may be more of a data/application question than a tech question, but here goes: Son is in Japan with his Droid Razr Maxx, trying to navigate around roaming and international charges—ouch! Can’t get a straight answer from our carrier (Verizon);...
From typing with a swipe to creating your own custom keyboard shortcuts, here’s 10 ways to make life with your Android phone a bit easier—and faster. 1. Type with a swipe Taking forever to tap out messages on your Android phone’s touchscreen keypad? If...
Are you a stickler for keeping your receipts? If so, there’s a new feature in Google Drive for Android that’s right up your alley. The latest version of the Google Drive app lets you scan just about any paper document—yes, including receipts—using your...
Ever find yourself swiping back and forth on your Android display just to read a sentence in a Gmail message? Annoying, right? That’s because Gmail for Android zooms in a bit on some email messages—mainly those with large images, banners, or other graphics—so...
Unlike the Mail app for iPhone, the official Gmail app for Android phones lacks an obvious way (like, say, a pair of arrow keys on the actual message screen) for navigating from one email directly to the next. Given that, I’m guessing plenty of Android...
