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Change NavBar Color Android Apr 16 2017

I don’t like when OEM Skins change the Android Navbar Color. I like the Android Navbar color to always be black. It goes well with most apps and is easy on the eyes at night. Unfortunately, LG made the default color an ugly off white/gray. Using an app called Navbar apps, you can change the Android navigation bar color.

Link: https://goo.gl/Rt6myl

LG G6 Unboxing Apr 15 2017

The LG G6 is a phone with little bezel and lots of curves. The rounded corners of the LG G6 look nice but definitely take some time to get used to. Is the LG G6 better than the Samsung Galaxy S8? Who will win the ultimate battle of LG G6 vs Samsung Galaxy S8? Only time will tell.

Android Reverse Tether Apr 07 2017
There might come a time when you need to access the internet from your phone, but you don’t have access to WiFi or mobile data. When that happens, Android Reverse Tether would be a useful thing to know. Reverse tethering means to share your computer internet connection with your phone (rather than the other way around). There are a couple of ways that you can do it. One way is to create a WiFi hotspot from your computer.

What’s new in Android O? Mar 22 2017
Google has just released the details of Android 0, the next version of Android. So what’s new in Android O? You can find an overview of all the features over on the Android developer website. However, I want to share my favorite features slated to be in Android O. App Auto Fill Framework This new app autofill framework will allow users to select an app as their fill app. The fill app will be able to fill out forms and logins from other applications.

Top 7 Android Apps March 2017 Mar 12 2017
Here is my pick for top 7 Android apps for March 2017. Energy Bar No this is not a snack. This app will display your battery level as a small line above your status bar. You can adjust the thickness and position of the line. At first it’s kinda distracting to look at, however, I’m quickly getting used it; I just love how subtle it is. I also think it’s easier to estimate my battery using this rather than looking at the battery icon in the status bar.

Control your Android Phone without Touching It Mar 12 2017
If you are looking for something cool to try, then download Eva Facial Mouse. This app allows you to control your android phone using your face. Using your face as an anchor point, the app moves the cursor on your phone relative to that point. Essentially, you are using your face to control the mouse pointer. While this is not something you should use in a practical setup, it’s still a cool app to show off to your friends.

Stream Steam Games to Android 2017 Feb 01 2017
If all Android phones came with DirectX and desktop graphics, then playing native games would be a breeze. Unfortautnetly, that is far from the case. So while you might not be able to play Fallout 4 on android, there is nothing stopping you from streaming it to your device. Here’s how you can Stream Steams Games to Android. What You Will Need: Nvidia 600 series or better graphics Card GeForce Experience App Moonlight If your graphics card doesn’t fit the requirements, then check out my other tutorial on how to Stream Steam Games to Android.

Play Pokemon on Android Smartwatch Dec 31 2016
Have you ever thought about playing Pokemon on your Android Wear Smartwatch? Neither have I. However, an app called Wear GBC makes this all possible. It is a Gameboy color emulator for Android Wear. How to Play Pokemon on Android Smartwatch Here’s a quick tutorial on how I got this up and running. First download a GBC ROM (.gbc). Then add it via the phone app (you might have to unzip it first if it’s in a zip file).

Android Battery Saving Tips – Restrict Snapchat Background Data Nov 29 2016
Battery life on Android is a nightmare to deal with unless you know exactly what to look for. Android’s vague battery statistics can be frustrating for a novice and seasoned user alike. For example, a battery drain labeled as Android System could be Google Play Services performing something in the background, or the Facebook app using the camera, or any other app that makes any API call. And speaking of Facebook, there’s a lot of conflicting research and anecdotal reports on whether the app is responsible for any sort of excessive battery drain.

Moto Z Play Review Oct 30 2016

Are you looking for a phone that will give you the best battery life? If so, the $450 unlocked Moto Z Play is what you need. Check out this video of the Moto Z Play.

Your Android Actual Battery Capacity Oct 23 2016

You might think that your battery is fine, but your capacity could be less than when you first bought it. What is your android actual battery capacity?

Moto Z Play Unboxing Oct 21 2016

An Unboxing of the Moto Z Play. Motorola’s surprisingly good mid-Range smartphone.

Google Pixel Phone Disappointment Oct 05 2016

Google has announced their new phone, the Pixel. It’s coming off the heels of the forever loved Nexus program. IMO, this new Google Phone is asking too much while offering too little.

Kodi on Firestick Sep 30 2016
Kodi on Firestick? Kodi (formerly XMBC) is a very popular platform for video entertainment that is designed to work on almost all operating systems. Previously, I shown how you can get Kodi on the Chromebook. You can also install Kodi on Android and Windows. For this tutorial, let’s take a look at how to install Kodi on the Amazon Firestick. The Easy Way: If you have an Android device, do yourself a favor and use this method.