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[Android] Sliding Messaging allows you to browse your text and picture messages using touch gestures navigation
There are plenty of apps in the Play store that allow you to customize your text messaging experience in Android. For example, Go SMS Pro is one such app. Most of them change up the formula a bit and let you reconfigure your messaging interface to spice up your inbox [...]
Google might be adding a fully featured multiplayer gaming service to Android [Rumor]
Google Glass’ companion app, MyGlass, might have just revealed some big new features for Android in the gaming space. The code behind the app contained a full suite of Google Play services, and Android Police reports that a fully featured multiplayer gaming service was found within it.
The features that [...]
Read More »How to root LG Optimus L5 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an LG Optimus L5 that you’re looking to root? This guide will help you! Follow the directions below and in no time at all, you’ll have your LG Optimus L5 rooted and ready for custom ROMs and mods!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech [...]
Read More »How to root Lenovo IdeaPad K1 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have a Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet sitting around that you’re itching to root? This guide will help you! Just follow the instructions below and your Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet will be rooted!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not responsible for [...]
Read More »[Android] SO.HO Launcher lets you browse social feeds from your homescreen, is a great alternative to Facebook Home
Forget Facebook Home, you don’t need it anyway. I’m sure there’s another way to get your Facebook feed to show up on your Android home screen. SO.HO is primarily a third party launcher that puts your Facebook and Twitter feeds right on your home screen.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Combine regular text messaging and Google Voice text messaging in one app with Messaging + Google Voice
Ever get tired of switching between your stock SMS messaging app that you use for your carrier and your Google Voice app? If that’s the case for you, then Messaging + Google Voice may be the best thing ever. This app can easily unify all of your text messages into [...]
[Android] AVG TuneUp has battery usage, data usage, and storage usage monitors and task killer in one app
One of the most common types of Android applications that you can find in the Google Play store are tune-up utilities and tools. In fact, the Play Store is heavily dominated by task killers, battery savers, data management apps, and cleaners of all types. Some are worth downloading and others, [...]
[Android] Wirelessly batch transfer files between computer and Android device via FTP with WiFi File Transfer
An easy way to transfer files between computer and Android is to use USB cord. However, many people probably prefer wireless methods. Yesterday we looked at WebSharingLite, which allows you to wirelessly share files between computer and Android. The program we are reviewing today is similar. Except it works via [...]
How to root LG Spectrum 2 on Android Ice Cream Sandwich [Guide]
Have an LG Spectrum 2 that you’ve been itching to root? Consider this your lucky day. This guide will help you root your LG Spectrum 2 easily. In almost no time at all you’ll have a rooted Spectrum 2 that you’re free to flash custom ROMS and mods to! Let’s [...]
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[Android] Automatically backup apps before they are updated with AppWererabbit
AppWererabbit is an application and apk manager that offers a rich variety of management functions. One feature in particular stands out, however. AppWererabbit will automatically backup every app on your device when it’s installed and before it’s updated. This allows you to roll back to a previous version of an [...]
[Android] Wirelessy transfer files between computer and smartphone or tablet with WebSharingLite File/Media Sync
Ever get tired of having to constantly plug your USB cord into your computer and unmount your SD Card to transfer files between Android and computer? Don’t have the know-how to setup an SMB server? WebSharingLite File/Media Sync might as well be the light at the end of the tunnel. [...]
[Android] Notification Toggle puts over 20 common system toggles in your notification menu
If you ever get tired of having to fiddle with options inside your Android device, Notification Toggle might be worth it’s weight in gold. Notification Toggle puts toggles (WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, etc.) inside your Android notification bar so you can easily switch settings on and off.[...]
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Read More »[Android] Easily unroot any smartphone or tablet with Universal Unroot
One of the first things many people will advise when you first get an Android device is that you root it. Rooting a device gives you access to functions you would never have otherwise. Regardless of why you do it, a lot of manufacturers will tell you that rooting voids [...]
How to root Sony Xperia T (LT30p) on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Got a Sony Xperia T (LT30p)? Want to root it? This guide will show you how! Follow the simple steps below and your Sony Xperia T will be rooted in no time flat.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not responsible [...]
Read More »HTC’s latest commercial proves they really don’t understand marketing [Video]
Oh, HTC. It’s a little sad that amazing phones like the HTC One will get buried by Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 (and their aggressive marketing campaigns), because if anything, the phone is pretty darn solid. But like how our very own Ashraf wrote some time ago, HTC just doesn’t seem [...]
Read More »Facebook’s ad for Facebook Home is not only great, but also stars real people… including Zuckerberg [Video]
As you probably already know, Facebook Home was recently just launched. In fact, you can grab it over at the Google Play Store right now! And I’m sure a bunch of people will after seeing Facebook’s ad for Facebook Home, fittingly called “Launch Day.”
First thing you might have noticed [...]
Read More »[Android] Identify which apps use the most CPU and RAM with System Monitor
There are plenty of monitoring apps for Android, that’s for sure. A few of them offer comprehensive tool sets, and a plethora of functions to help you keep your device running at top notch. System Monitor is a resource monitoring app, packed with five different monitoring tools to help you [...]
[Android] Display custom reminders in your notification tray with Notable: Quick Reminder
Android has a pretty nifty notifications tray that exists to alert you about all sorts of activities and events, but surprisingly there aren’t many apps that allow you to create custom notifications. Notable: Quick Reminder allows you to create personal reminders that sit in the Android notifications tray. Better yet, [...]
[Android] Notepad is a small, lightweight text editor for those that want to just take quick notes
If you’re looking for a simple notepad app for your Android device, you’re in luck. Notepad is a very simple and straightforward note-taking app for Android. It allows you to edit and save text files. Perfect for jotting down notes on the go.[...]
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Read More »How to root LG Optimus G E975 on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Recently picked up an LG Optimus G3975? Want to root it? This guide will help you with that endeavor. Follow the guide and before you know it your LG Optimus G E975 will be rooted!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are [...]
Read More »[Android] Twilight automatically modifies screen brightness based on time of day, for better viewing at night
Recently I reviewed F.lux for Windows, and it turned out to be a pretty big hit with Dottechies. It’s an awesome program that adjusts the tone and colors of your screen depending on the current time of day. There is a mobile version of F.lux available, but it’s for iOS [...]
[Android] Receive pop-up notifications of new messages, missed calls, and more with Droid Notify
If you’ve ever seen an iPhone and you’re an Android user, there’s a good chance you might wish that you had pop-up notifications too. Droid Notify Lite can help you with that problem. Droid Notify gives you pop-up notifications (all of which can be themed) for your favorite Android device.[...]
How to root Oppo Find 5 X909 on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Have an Oppo Find 5 that you want to root? This guide will help you! Read on to learn how to unlock the hidden power of your Oppo Find 5!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not responsible for any gain [...]
Read More »Hacker develops Android app that can hijack airplanes
Hugo Teso is a security researcher at N.Runs, a Germany-based IT consultancy firm. He is also a licensed commercial pilot. So he did what any other regular person would do with two seemingly unrelated interests: use one to exploit the other. In the Hack In The Box security conference being [...]
Read More »Samsung is a genius [Opinion]
When Samsung launched the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note in 2011, it was widely labeled as too large by tech pundits around the web. However, Galaxy Note was a hit for Samsung and helped spur the “phablet” genre, smartphones that are larger than normal smartphones but smaller than tablets. With the announcement [...]
Read More »Samsung announces insanely huge 6.3-inch and 5.8-inch Galaxy Mega smartphones
So you think Samsung’s 4.99-inch Galaxy S4 and 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II are big, eh? Then you will be happy to know they are just children when compared to Samsung’s latest Galaxy Mega devices.
Destined for Europe and Russia starting this May, Samsung has just announced two Galaxy Mega devices: [...]
Read More »[Android] MemFree is a straightforward task killer for Android
One of the great things about Android is the thousands of apps available at your fingertip. However, sometimes having a lot off apps installed on your Android device can be a pain. With most apps nowadays having push notifications of some kind and using background data, it can somethings be [...]
[Android] Automatically alert family and friends when you are close by with Twist
Texting while driving is unacceptable, but that goes without saying. Unfortunately, there are times when texting can be a necessary evil. Please keep in mind that I’m not condoning the act, just pointing out that there are scenarios where it’s hard to avoid. For example, texting a friend to let [...]
How to root LG Optimus F7 on Android Jelly Bean [Guide]
Just picked up a shiny new LG Optimus F7? Want to root it? This is your lucky day. This guide will show you how to easily root your Optimus F7 in just 4 steps!
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not[...]
Read More »[Android] Browse over 150,000 recipes and bookmark your favorites with Recipe Search
By now you’re probably aware that I’m a huge geek. After all, I’m here spending my time as a Dottechie just like you. Even so, I love to cook. Sadly, I don’t come from a family that has a history of traditional recipes, which means I have to get mine [...]
[Android] CacheCleaner NG is yet another app cache cleaner for your smartphone or tablet
It is very easy to be trampled under the weight of app cache on Android. There certainly is not any sort of shortage for of that can clean system cache and SD cache files. However, it is very difficult to find an app that does this that is very straight [...]
How to root Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 on Android Jelly Bean, and install ClockworkMod recovery [Guide]
Just picked up a Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos GT-I9082 and want to root it? Here’s your chance. This guide will teach you how to install ClockworkMod Recovery and also root your Galaxy Grand Duos.
Disclaimer: This guide is intended as a helpful “how to”. dotTech and its writers are not[...]
Read More »[Android] Picturen Lite allows you to batch share photos and videos on Facebook, Twitter, Picasa, and Flickr
Image sharing and social media is a big thing nowadays, with the popularity of sites like Facebook, having a good app that you can use to share pictures is always a must. Picturen Lite is a great app that can help you upload your images and videos to various social [...]
[Android] Quickly launch any of your apps from within any app with a single gesture with Swapps
Multitasking is a large part of the Android OS. A lot of the system is specifically optimized to run multiple apps simultaneously and let you to switch between them quickly. I’ve always felt that it would be cool if you could jump from app to app, without ever leaving one. [...]