When I purchased my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II (not Skyrocket, I love me some Exynos power) on launch day, I had little motivation to root it. It was an almost perfect device the way it was. It was one of those elusive devices that were perfectly usable and enjoyable without modification. I even kept the stock Samsung TouchWiz launcher, because I truly… Read more
Another deal on speakers, this one being Bluetooth. It’s a portable speaker with a rechargeable speaker. For $40, it seems like a great deal, for a speaker with pretty good reviews. That’s a whole $60 off. It’s a one day deal, so you better act quickly. While it’s no Jambox, it’ll get the job done. Grab it from the source link! Best Buy: Rocketfish… Read more
One of the most frustrating things about owning one of the latest high end devices is the painfully quick battery drain. Some phones like the Galaxy SIII and RAZR MAXX have shipped with larger batteries, but the latest large, high resolution displays, beefy processors and power hungry radios aren’t helping the situation. Radios High data speeds… Read more
I am guilty of checking out my battery stats on Android several times a day, musing over screen on time, percentages, etc. While it’s pretty functional and good looking, Android’s battery graph doesn’t do averages. And for that, this is an awesome application. It’s definitely worth checking out if you care anything about your Android device’s battery… Read more
Long lasting battery life hasn’t always been Android’s strong suit, with many devices struggling to make it through the day. It’s becoming less and less common in newer devices, but the issues still exist. For random drops in battery life, it’s no secret that a bad app can sometimes be the reason, and a new study shows it may be worse than previously… Read more
The official Samsung Galaxy SIII accessories received a little attention, each getting their own small video demoing them. Unfortunately, it seems that they didn’t have an actual Galaxy SIII to show how they work, but it’s nice to get a look at the accessories nonetheless. First accessory is the Samsung C-Pen. The first thing that comes to mind is of… Read more
One of the biggest problems Android has faced is issues with battery life. No matter how much people hate to admit, it’s a known fact that most Android phones can’t make it through the day. Now this doesn’t apply to all handsets (although it does to just about any HTC handset running Sense), but we’re sure most owners would like to get the most out of their… Read more
The Galaxy Nexus has been in the hands of the public for nearly a month today. While the phone is still being sold in stores and online, Verizon somehow managed so continue to botch the launch with a severe lack of stock of Galaxy Nexus accessories. Verizon’s 2100mAh extended battery, car dock and desktop docks have been mysteriously difficult to find in… Read more
About 100% of the rechargeable battery powered electronics released in 2011 have been lithium-ion powered. This applies to everything from laptops to smartphones to smart cars. If your phone has a rechargeable battery, chances are it’s a lithium-ion battery. Ever wondered about calibrating your battery or how charging works? You need to watch… Read more
With all the hype about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus growing exponentially within the past few months, the question that’s been the question for most Android users has been: will it last? No, literally, will it survive the whole day? Battery life has not been the best on Android phones and when it comes to the Galaxy Nexus, the apple can’t fall too far from… Read more
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