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Samsung Galaxy S4 teardown reveals redesigned interior, easier-to-fix phone

May 6, 2013 1:08pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Samsung Galaxy S4, explores the redesigned interior and shows you why it's easier to repair than previous Galaxy phones.

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15 Android widgets that will make iPhone users jealous

February 16, 2012 3:00pm PST

One of the biggest advantages of Android over iPhone is widgets. Here are 15 of the best widgets available for Android, updated for 2012.

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Amazon to develop 3D smartphones. Why?

May 21, 2013 7:40am PDT

Amazon has plans to develop 3D smartphones. Somebody please give me a reason why this is a good idea.

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Set up an Exchange account on your Android phone

September 10, 2010 11:31pm PDT

The Android mobile platform allows Exchange accounts to reside on the same system as non-Exchange accounts. Here's how to set up Android's built-in Exchange support.

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Windows Phone 8 is the ultimate 'charge it and get to work' device

May 3, 2013 7:14am PDT

Patrick Gray takes a look at the pros and cons of Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. Find out why he was generally impressed with this device.

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Cracking Open the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx

February 23, 2012 12:44pm PST

Bill Detwiler cracks open the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx. Inside the Android smartphone, he found hardware from Texas Instruments, Elpida, and Atmel.

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Securely connect your Android smartphone via VPN

August 15, 2011 9:06am PDT

Deb Shinder explains how you can use a VPN to connect your Android smartphone to your home or work network.

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Which is the superior mobile OS: iOS, Android, or Windows 8?

January 11, 2013 11:06am PST

Donovan Colbert believes that any of the three mobile OS platforms could be best for you, depending on your needs. Do you agree?

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Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connections on your Android phone

March 4, 2011 12:54pm PST

Wi-Fi connections can make using an Android phone a more robust experience. If those wireless connections aren't working, here are some Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips for users with Android phones.

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Connect your iPhone to Microsoft Office 365

April 19, 2012 9:20am PDT

Office 365, the cloud-based collaboration platform from Microsoft, can actually be iPhone-friendly. Will Kelly shows you how to connect your iPhone to Office 365.

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Troubleshooting Android ActiveSync problems with Exchange 2010

February 8, 2013 11:47am PST

Find out how to approach some common Android ActiveSync problems caused by BYOD with Exchange 2010.

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Cracking Open the HTC One X

May 10, 2012 1:34pm PDT

Bill Detwiler cracks open the HTC One X. Inside the Android handset, he found hardware from Qualcomm, Samsung, Synaptics, and more.

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Send files between Android and iOS with Fast File Transfer

January 25, 2013 1:58pm PST

Will Kelly shows us how to transfer files between Android and iOS devices using the free and amazingly simple Fast File Transfer application.

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Five apps to help you clean up your Android device

January 17, 2012 9:53am PST

Keeping your Android devices clean will help free up space, prevent slowdowns, and ensure that you have enough system resources for smooth operation.

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Excel 2013 Flash Fill anticipates needs on the fly

April 29, 2013 8:23am PDT

Put aside earlier list features and let Excel 2013's Flash Fill interpret your needs and complete the task.

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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone

April 30, 2013 9:09am PDT

Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center.

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Troubleshoot Contacts and Calendar sync between Android and Exchange

November 29, 2012 9:00am PST

Jack Wallen offers some troubleshooting tips for syncing Exchange contacts and calendars on your Android smartphone.

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Fix the Samsung Galaxy S III Wi-Fi connection

September 20, 2012 6:09am PDT

If you have a Samsung Galaxy S III with poor Wi-Fi connectivity, you can perform a quick fix before an official update is released. Here's how.

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Connect to a PPTP VPN from your Android phone

January 21, 2011 11:49am PST

The Android platform has an outstanding built-in VPN connection tool. Jack Wallen describes how Android users can set up and connect to a VPN with the help of a PPTP VPN.

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How to reset your Android screen lock security pattern

January 23, 2012 9:06am PST

Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to get into your Android phone if you've forgotten your security pattern.

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