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ICS Tip: Long press icon in Google Apps to learn icon name or function

By Cory Gunther
on 18 Jan, 2012

This is a neat little trick that Google has decided to share with everyone. I actually didn't know this but if you've been wondering what many of the new icons are in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich as they don't have names or labels -- you can just long press the icon and it will tell you the name. According to Google this only works in Google Apps, but the option is there for developers to do the same with their own apps, and some already have.

Galaxy Nexus Tips: Unlock bootloader, root, recovery, more

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Dec, 2011

Now that many of us have a shiny new Galaxy Nexus in our hands, I'm sure many of our readers are looking for a few tips and guides. With this being a Nexus device this will be one of the easiest phones to unlock, root, and fully enjoy but we have all the details round up just in case. Below you'll find a few links to XDA, Google+ and more.

Android 4.0 ICS Tip: Connecting to WiFi

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Nov, 2011

The entire process of connecting to a Wi-Fi network may sound extremely easy, but for some it isn't as easy as you'd think. Not only that but Google has changed this for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and after messing around with the Galaxy Nexus we've noticed a few differences worth noting. I have friends that are part of the younger crowd that should very well know how to use Wi-Fi but for some reason don't, so this should help more than just those looking at getting the Galaxy Nexus or an ICS device.

Tips to make your Android feel new and fresh again

By Cory Gunther
on 14 Oct, 2011

We all love our Android phones, but if any of you are like me I occasionally find myself wanting to change things up a tad. Most of us have the same phone for around 2 years while we are on contract, but if you’ve wanted some change in your Android world then I have a few tips to keep things fresh. From the obvious like new wallpapers, to changing the entire lockscreen and more so check it out below.

FEMA Releases Android App, T-Mobile Offers Hurricane Tips

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Aug, 2011

Just in time for Hurricane Irene, FEMA has released their Android App with all sorts of emergency tips and help guides and more. This is just in time as this sad hurricane Irene appears to be headed right for the East Coast and will most likely cause a few problems. You can read more at FEMA.gov and the Android app is available in the Android Market right now, get it by clicking here.