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Manual Camera is the Best Alternative Camera App for Android

Manual Camera is a beautiful new camera app for Android Lollipop. With a great-looking interface, full manual controls and superfast performance it is a must-have for all serious Android photographers.

How to Manage a Data Limit on Your Android phone

Don’t be hit by excess charges after exceeding your data allowance. You can set limits on your Android phone to make sure you always stay within your agreed data limits.

How to Set Up Your New Android Phone

Set up your Samsung Galaxy, Moto G, Sony Xperia or other Android phone in no time at all with our complete guide. From finding your way around to installing wallpapers and widgets, it’s all here.

The Best Chromecast Party Games for Android (and iOS too!)

Chromecast is a fantastic gadget for families and parties at Christmas and birthdays. We take a look at the best party games for Chromecast that work on both Android and iOS—there’s something here to keep players of all ages entertained.

How to use Guest mode and user accounts on Android

The Guest mode and user accounts fetaures in Android Lollipop mean you can lend your phone to someone while keeping all your data private. Read on to find more about one of the best new features in Android 5.0.

How to use Screen Pinning in Lollipop

Screen pinning is a feature in Android Lollipop that enables you to protect your privacy and security by restricting which apps people can use when you lend them your phone. Click through to find out how to use it.

The benefits of Android Lollipop’s new camera features, and how every Android camera is set for an upgrade

Our test of shooting RAW and using manual controls on the Nexus 5 show how every Android phone running Lollipop is set for a major camera upgrade. Read on for the full details.

Lollipop-compatible alternatives to our favourite GravityBox tweaks

Get some of the best GravityBox tweaks on your Lollipop device without needing GravityBox or the Xposed Framework. Here’s our best apps and workarounds for modding your phone.

Block unwanted texts with Android’s new messaging app

It’s easy to block text messages with the new Messenger app from Google. We take a look at the best new SMS app for Android phones.

The complete Android flashing guide: how to flash custom ROMs, OTA zips and factory images

Discover how to upgrade your phone by flashing a custom ROM, flashing a factory image or by flashing an over the air zip download on a Nexus, Sony, HTC, Samsung or other Android device.

The 5 most important features of Android Lollipop

How RAW shooting, low latency audio and a new app runtime will give every Android device an instant upgrade. Read on to find out all you need to know about Lolllipop’s best features.

10 best Gravitybox tweaks; or how to supercharge your phone without even trying

Gravitybox is the best Xposed module and the easiest way to tweak your phone. Here’s our ten best hacks from Gravitybox that require no expert knowledge at all.

HERE Maps is the best offline satnav app for Android

HERE Maps is now available for many Android devices, offering full, free, offline navigation. Find out why we think it is the best satnav app for Android in our full review.

UP by Jawbone review: track your activity without a fitness band

We review UP by Jawbone, the best fitness tracking app for Android. It works with or without a fitness band, and can track or monitor every part of your lifestyle.

Will your Android phone be getting Lollipop?

Will the Galaxy S5, HTC One, Moto G or LG G3 be getting an update to Android Lollipop? We take a look at which phones will and will not be getting upgraded soon.
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