How to Root [Almost] Every Android Smart Phone

What is rooting you ask? The simple answer is that it gives Android users superuser permissions over their device and full access to their phone. For those familiar with iOS and jailbreaking, its is a similar albeit more complex and deeper unlock. However, because iOS devices are fairly standardized, it's usually quite an easy process to jailbreak your device. When it comes to Androids though, the vast variety of brands, carriers, firmwares, and versions make searching for a root for your phone hectic and time-consuming. This revolutionary app will save you a lot of time as a (almost) universal application to easily root any Android device.

Untethered iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak for iPod Touch 2G and iPhone 3G with Greenpois0n

If you're one of those people that aren't crazy about updating your device to the latest model, got your device before they were booming, or just have an old iDevice sitting around with nothing to do with it this may be for you. The untethered iOS 4 jailbreak has been around for quite a while and is quite straight forward to execute on the iPod Touch 2nd Generation or iPhone 3G. This also works with pretty much any other device but probably isn't of use as those devices are on higher firmwares by now. So for some people that are anxious to jailbreak their spanking new iPhone, or fairly new model iPod Touch, try your hand at jailbreaking one of your older devices without the worry of slowing it down or messing it up to much, but getting a sense for what its all about. Or maybe you still use your old version iPod Touch 2G, or iPhone and finally decided to jailbreak it.

How to Install iOS 7 Beta 1 (Pre-Release)

Recently, Apple has announced its new firmware for its iDevices: iOS 7! Although it isn't scheduled to come out until the Fall of 2013, the first beta (or test version) of iOS 7 is available for Developers. Normally, in order to install these betas you must purchase a developer account for $99. This is by far the best option for installing iOS 7, but it is costly and therefore not ideal for most people. Luckily, there is a way for non-developers to acquire this update.

Automatically Download Album Artwork for Music on Android

Often times, whether it be a bad download from a non-prestigious source or an error in the file transfer, the album artwork does not show up for many of your music selections on your Android device. This can often yield an issue for those that are nit-picky about keeping an organized and complete music library on their phone, or those that just want to spice up their music experience by adding some of their favorite album covers. Luckily, there is an easy fix to this. Even if you're not too bent on needing to have all the artwork...you might as well do it because its just that easy!

Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 7 (Should you update?)

The jailbreak community has come to terms with the fact that they will never be able to develop the untethered jailbreak for iOS 6.1.3 during a time in which it is still relevant. However, recent progress shows that an iOS 7 update may be right around the corner. Many are asking the question: should I update to iOS 7? Is it worth losing all my precious jailbreak features? Let's take a look at this.

Top 4 Best Free Note Apps for iOS

While the iPhone comes with a 'Notes' app that is quite sufficient in features, it can fall short in a lot of different areas. Although it has the basic features you need to write and save notes, that's basically where its list of features ends. Apple has failed in allowing the notes to be shared on PC or Mac easily without emailing each one tediously, and the stock notes app lacks the ability to record things or freehand draw. Additionally, the user interface is quite basic (although simple) and can leave users yearning for more. So without further ado, here are some free notes apps that may lead to the stock Notes to collect dust...make sure you take some notes on this!

Turn Off WiFi When the Screen is Off/Standby (Android)

The proliferation of smart phones is great and there isn't much for users to complain about with fresh innovations that keep up with their needs. However, one issue in particular is both reoccurring and highly detrimental. This is the shockingly low battery life that accompanies most smart phones. Applocity does a lot to fix this issue and it turns out that one of the root causes of it is that background processes eat away at the battery. Specifically, unneeded internet usage and searching that goes on. Whether its roaming for a signal or checking for unwanted updates, WiFi that operates during device standby is a problem...luckily, we have the solution. Here's how you can keep the WiFi off in standby but have it turn on again at your convenience when the device is powered on again.

How to Make a Harlem Shake Video On Your Phone!

For those of you that keep up with viral videos on the internet or hear about them by word of mouth, you've probably recognized the Harlem Shake as the next big thing. This completely freestyle and easy to do dance has swept the internet from social networks to YouTube as people interpret it in their own versions. Some are bad, some are hilarious, but the common theme is how simple yet effective they can be. Well, it is likely after watching one of these spin-offs to try an create your own. For those of you that don't know how, here's an easy way to do so right from your Android or iDevice. Best of all, they're both free

Temple Run 2: Better or Worse Than the Original?

Temple Run has been one of the most popular games on the market. Now Imangi Studios has come out with a long-awaited sequel, cleverly named... Temple Run 2. But the less than innovative title doesn't mean that the game isn't. But the question is, does Temple Run 2 offer anything superior or different from its predecessor. Well, let's take a look.

The Truth About App Killers and Task Managers on Android

Should you use app killers, task managers, and cache 'clearers'? It seems like a plausible idea to do so because pretty much all Androids come with pre-installed apps and services (known as bloatware) that are impossible to remove without a root. These continually run in the background, and to you, seem to hog up a lot of the RAM and speed of your phone that could be distributed to different places. Sure apps like Advanced Task Killer and CCleaner can fix this to a degree, but are they also causing harm along the way? Find out the truth about app killers and task managers!

5 Superb Cases for Your iPhone Camera

As the iPhone and others of its kind have become a regularized gadget in the market, like any influential invention, it leads to new fields for progress. In this 'CASE', there are now an overabundance of different cases in retail and online to choose from. Some of these are really cool and make you want to own three when all you really need is one. Other cases...not so much. So how is someone supposed to sort through and find the case that's right for them. Let's check out a few to ease the grind on this daunting task. For this first installment, we'll be looking at some awesome cases suited for photographers. As many people nowadays use their iPhone to take pictures on a regular basis, these cases revolutionize just that. This includes being able to take pictures without pointing the phone, underwater, and from hundreds of feet away.

My Xbox Live/360 Live: Best Apps (See Whose Online)

Who's online? If you're an avid or even casual player on Xbox Live, you know how much the gaming experience is benefited by being able to play online with friends and have much of experience be on the internet. But sometimes, playing without your friends can be a bore and you want to see if your friends are online. Also, maybe you want to keep track of the latest news (see if that new update came out) without having to turn on your console. Well you do all this and more with My Xbox Live on an Android or 360 Live on your iDevice.

Evasi0n: How to Jailbreak iOS 6.1, 6.1.1, 6.02, 6.01 on iPhone, iPod, and iPad [Untethered]

The jailbreak for the newest iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPads has arrived. If you own one of these devices, you may be interested in increasing its accessibility through a jailbreak. What's more is that this is one of the most simple jailbreaks out there. Evasi0n, the tool in question here that will 'activate' your jailbreak is fast, simple, and extremely easy to use requiring little to no work on your part. Well, what are you waiting for? Let's get started.

VidRhythm: Make a Beatbox or A Capella Video

Ever wished you could make your own beat box or A Capella videos? Popular YouTube sensation, MysteryGuitarMan, is famous for making many short films and videos under this category, but now it is possible for any everyday iPhone (VidRhythm for Android is not available) owner to create something similar to them in seconds. VidRhythm is a revolutionary, must-have app that allows iOS users to record themselves making different 'sounds' and then it pieces these sounds together in seconds to create your very own, unique song. For those that are worried about the complex music theory and skills this involves...it requires absolutely no musical knowledge, but rather just a yearn for a cool tune. This is VidRhythm!

5 Must Have Cydia Tweaks (iOS 6): What to do with a Jailbroken iDevice?

So you've jailbroken your iPhone or iPod Touch? Now what? You have probably become at a little familiar with the app Cydia, shown here, the fundamental backbone of any jailbroken device. Jailbreaking yields an innumerable list of opportunities on what to do with your iPod. The wrong way to go about handling it though is going around and downloading every Cydia application you can find as it will lead to problems in slowing down your device and potentially messing it up (despite what some may say). Tweaks are some of the best features Cydia let's iOS users implement into their device because the change they make isn't massive, but it can have a worthwhile effect for the user. So without going overboard, here are 5 must have Tweaks from Cydia! (No particular order)

PVSTAR+: Listening to the Music (Audio) of a Youtube Video Without Being in the App!

Nowadays, many people utilize YouTube to listen to music on their computers. When you try to do this on your smartphone, the issue with this is that you are unable to close out of it and continue to listen to the music. This is so since YouTube is made primarily for videos and the app recognizes the fact that you left the app, forcing it to stop not only the video, but the audio as well. What if there was a way to continue the audio's playback, but at the same time take on another task. In this age of multitasking, I bring you PVSTAR+.

Swiftkey 3: The Best Keyboard Out There

Every found yourself typing tediously on your Android Mobile Phone, or your iPhone? Have you ever sent text messages with errors or typos? Well, as you probably know, developers have created auto-correct and similar things for your device, but in many cases, this causes more problems than solutions! That is until this revolutionary new app came out allowing users to not only type with drastically improved speeds, but accurately as well. I introduce...Swiftkey 3!

StudyBlue: The Best Flashcard App

As the world's integration with technology is increasing exponentially as time goes by, it has become a huge part of education as well. With this said, Smart Devices are exceptional resources for learning and studying a wide variety of material. With StudyBlue, it is possible to create flashcards and study with them with ease.

Trainyeard Express: Not a puzzle why it's on top!

The app store has an entire category filled with games. Its hard to not feel overwhelmed by the myriad of options you are bestowed when simply trying to pick a game to pass some time. What's more is that many of them are, quite frankly, trash. Among these is the jewel that cannot be missed: Trainyard Express.

Timeriffic: The Best Battery Saver

One of the perpetual quests of any smart device holder is to find a way to elongate the its miniscule battery life. Most devices die often when regularly used and traditional battery saver methods just dim the screen and ruin the functionality the device has to offer. Timeriffic fixes this and at the same time lets you utilize all the features of your phone untouched. So how does it work?