Thursday, December 29, 2011

Most Popular Android Apps and Posts [Best Of Lifehacker 2011]

Most Popular Android Apps and Posts2011 was a great year for Android fans, with lots of new and improved apps and the sweet introduction of Ice Cream Sandwich. Here are the most popular Android-related posts and downloads.

Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

The Always Up-To-Date Guide to Rooting Any Android Phone

With all the different devices out there running different versions of Android, the rooting process can be a little different for every phone. Here's a one-stop guide that should get you up and running with root access, no matter what device you have. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

The 10 Best Android Apps that Make Rooting Your Phone Worth the Hassle

Android phones are spectacular little devices because they're able to so much that others simply can't, but one big snag in that greatness is that many of those best features require that the phones be rooted. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

Top 10 Awesome Android Features that the iPhone Doesn't Have

We love both Android and iOS, but the open nature of Android just means it can do things others just can't. Here are our favorite Android apps and features that you won't find on its Apple-clad brethren. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

How to Get Better Battery Life from Your Android Phone

If you have a modern Android phone, you know the pain of turning on your phone at 5 PM only to realize it's deep in a low-battery coma. Here are the simple manual changes, and clever automatic tweaks, that will keep your phone awake and useful for far longer. More ?


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Lifehacker Pack for Android: Our List of the Best Android Apps

Whether you're an faithful Android user or you've just unboxed your first Android phone, there's a wealth of free and cheap apps in the Android Market that can turn your device into a mobile powerhouse. More ?


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Five Ways the Android-Powered Google Tablet Is Better than the iPad

The iPad is easily the best tablet you can buy right now, but that's changing. Google showed off their upcoming tablets today, casting a spotlight on the iPad's shortcomings. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

The Best Music Player Application for Android

Android has no shortage of great music apps, but if you're looking for something that'll play nearly any local file, has a powerful equalizer, a handy tag editor, and tons of customization options, look no further than PowerAMP. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

Supercharge Your Smartphone This Weekend

Got an Android or iPhone? Want to do more with it? Here are a bunch of little things you can do this weekend to supercharge your smartphone so it can do almost anything you want. More ?


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How to Pick Your Next Android Phone: The Specs That Matter (and the Ones That Don't)

Manufacturers are constantly popping out new Android phones, and it can all be a bit overwhelming when it comes time to buy a new phone. Here's how to avoid getting overwhelmed and narrow down your buying decisions. More ?


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First Look at the Highly Polished Android 4.0, "Ice Cream Sandwich" [Updated with Video]

Google just unveiled their new Nexus phone, the Galaxy Nexus, along with a preview of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, coming to phones next year. Here's a look at the creamy new update to the Android operating system. More ?


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Top 10 Ways to Save Money with Your Smartphone

Your smartphone might be an expensive pocket computer, but it can help make up for its high price tag by cutting costs in other ways. Here are our top 10 ways to save money with your smartphone.
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Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

Our Biggest Android Annoyances and How to Fix Them

We asked, and, boy, do our readers have some issues with their Android phones. Here's a few of the biggest sticking points, how to fix them, and a few tiny-but-aggravating issues our commenters figured out on their own. More ?


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Set Up and Get to Know Your New Android Phone

Sweet robotic joy-you just unwrapped an Android phone and, man, is it shiny. Here are our suggestions for apps to grab, settings to tweak, and really nifty things you can do with your Google-powered mini-computer. More ?


Most Popular Android Apps and Posts

How to Replace Your Wallet with Your Phone

If you like your wallet, by all means, hold onto it. But if you'd like to travel lighter and worry about one less thing to remember, you can put replace most of your wallet's functionality with your phone. More ?


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How to Find the Right Android Keyboard for You

Compared to your full-sized desktop keyboard, typing on your phone's tiny software keyboard just plain sucks. Luckily, Android users can choose from a myriad of different keyboards, meaning you can find one that caters to your typing style. More ?


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The Best Video Player for Android

Android has more than a few good video players on the Market, but the best we found-in terms of interface, browsing, and playback quality-was undoubtedly MoboPlayer. More ?


So there you have it. It's been a great year for Android, so we've had a lot to write about. Whether your favorite of the year made the list or not, we'd love to hear about your favorite Android post or app in the comments. Happy end of 2011, Android users!

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