I’m a writer for NewGeekGuide with a background in IT and Android development. While I have a soft spot for stock Android, I’m typically juggling two to three devices at once running both Android and iOS. My previous work can be seen on Phandroid, Android Central, and AndroidMeter. Email me at justin@jaduino.com. Tips are always welcome.
One of the best aspects of Android is its ability to place widgets from your favorite apps on your homescreens. Here’s how to customize the homescreen widgets on your Google Pixel 2 and 2 XL…
MWC officially kicked off today, but that didn’t stop a number of Android device manufacturers from announcing their latest flagship smartphones over the weekend. So far, we’ve seen new phones from Samsung, LG, Sony, and even Nokia.
Have any of these phones caught your eye or are you waiting for something else?
Back at CES, we had the opportunity to go hands-on with the Vivo X20 Plus UD and its in-display fingerprint sensor. Now that the phone is in consumer’s hands and is being stress tested, we now know that the sensor is still able to read fingerprints even when scratched…
For those who are picking up the Galaxy S9 or S9+, don’t worry, the process of taking a screenshot is as easy as ever. While you can still use the default method of using a combination of the power and volume buttons, Samsung offers other means of capturing the content on your screen…
Before its launch, one of the Galaxy S9 wallpapers leaked. Now that Samsung’s latest flagship has been announced and people have gotten their hands on it, we have the entire collection of wallpapers from the Galaxy S9 and S9+ for you to download and use on your smartphone…
Sony has officially unveiled the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact, bringing a new era of design to the company’s outdated hardware lineup. Everything else internally lines up with the 2018 specs we expect from other OEMs.
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In years past, Sony has used MWC to release some of its flagship smartphones. This year looks to be no different. Here’s how to watch Sony’s MWC 2018 event live.
Samsung loves it its virtual assistant Bixby so much that they’ve added a physical button to the Galaxy S9 and S9+ to help you quickly use it. As the South Korean company won’t let you disable Bixby, you might as well know how to use it…
Even though the Galaxy S9 and S9+ aren’t going to be available for pre-order until March 2, that hasn’t stopped T-Mobile from doing its usual unboxing of the phone. Here’s everything that comes with Samsung’s latest and greatest…
While the Galaxy S9 and S9+ won’t cost as much as previously rumored, both phones do still cost a pretty penny. Thankfully, Samsung and most of the major US carriers are offering deals to get you to upgrade your phone on its service. Here’s how much the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will set you back if bought directly from Samsung or on contract with a carrier.
Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S9 and S9+, the successors to 2017’s top-selling smartphones. This year, though, besides repositioning the horribly placed fingerprint sensor, the overall hardware design goes unchanged. Instead, Samsung focused on improving the onboard camera(s) and software-based productivity features.
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It was just a year ago when Samsung announced the Galaxy S8 and S8+, kicking off the “bezel-less” flagship revolution. Now, at MWC, Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy S9 and S9+. As we’ve seen from leaks, this year’s flagship keeps last year’s design with improvements to the camera, productivity software, and more.
As with most Samsung flagships, the Galaxy S9 has leaked out in more ways than one. But if you’re still interested in watching Samsung unveil its latest and great smartphone, here’s how to watch the Galaxy Unpacked event live from MWC 2018…
While still not as big as it used to be state-side, Nokia is trying hard to become a major player in the Android world. With today’s press event at MWC 2018, hopefully, we will see some new additions to the Android ecosystem…
Following a rocky start to 2018, Huawei is heading to MWC 2018 to announce some new products. Here’s how to watch the company’s livestream…
Shortly after the OnePlus 5T began to ship late last year, customers noticed that neither the 5 or 5T could stream Netflix in HD. Thankfully, OnePlus is fixing this issue with an update, but it can only be done if you mail your handset back to OnePlus…
LG has officially unveiled the V30S ThinQ, a phone that marginally bests its predecessor. Although it looks and feels like last year’s V30 in almost every way, the V30S brings with it a slight RAM spec bump to 6GB and includes some nifty new AI tricks.
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With Google I/O 2018 fast approaching, it’s now time to apply for a ticket if you want to attend the developer conference. Thankfully, the application process is straightforward, but it does require you to place a $1,150 (or $375 for academic) hold on your credit or debit card. Here’s how to apply…
Francisco Franco, a renowned indie Android developer, has created a handful of beautiful Android applications, some of which we’ve highlighted here at NewGeekGuide. His latest app is a pretty straightforward and gorgeous calendar widget….
For some time now, Google has been adding quick responses to its apps such as Gmail and Allo. But a new app out of Google’s Area 120 called Reply brings smart quick responses to all of your favorite messaging apps.
In your opinion, are quick responses like those created by Reply a useful tool or just a tactic for lazy messaging?
Today, Google officially started to roll out Google Pay, the replacement for Android Pay. This app works as a digital wallet, allowing users to make purchases using NFC on their phone. While more and more retailers now accept this form of payment, adoption just isn’t that high in the US.
Are you someone who uses a digital wallet on their Android device to make transactions?
The idea of using our phones as a digital wallet is fantastic, but it can be hard to find retailers that accept it. Thankfully, Google has added a card to the redesigned Google Pay app that helps you find nearby stores that let you use your phone at checkout.
Earlier this month, Area 120, Google’s in-house incubator, sent out an email asking for beta testers for a new app called ‘Reply.’ Now, just a week later, the smart quick response app’s APK has leaked online for all to enjoy…
