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Get Cool Camera Effects From Your Phone And Point-and-Shoot Camera Without Apps

3:00AM February 11, 2012 | Le Troll

Most smartphones or point-and-shoots don’t offer manual control, so you have to rely on the camera’s sensors to determine the best combination of aperture, shutter speed and focus. These sensors aren’t the smartest things in the world, though, and if your picture doesn’t turn out how you’d like — or if you’re just going for something a little more artistic — it’s possible to get the photo to turn out exactly as you want by “fooling” the camera. Here’s how. More »


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Ask LH: How Can I Talk To My Phone In Public Without Looking Weird?

5:00AM February 10, 2012 | Melanie Pinola

Dear Lifehacker, I really like using voice control features on my phone, but have to admit I feel like a weirdo talking to my phone when others are around. Got any suggestions or etiquette rules I’m supposed to obey or ways I can look less creepy while talking to my phone? More »


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Why Aussie Galaxy Nexus Won’t Get Ice Cream Sandwich Updates Direct From Google

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1:30PM February 2, 2012 | Elly Hart

One of the best things about the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is that it comes with a vanilla OS: no crapware and no bloated UI skin. But that doesn’t mean that you also get updates directly from Google. If you bought your Galaxy Nexus from Telstra, Optus or Vodafone, you’re not running the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich, and you probably never will. More »


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Ask LH: Are Screen Protectors Necessary Anymore?

5:00AM February 2, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

Dear Lifehacker, Now that most phones have scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, do I really need a screen protector? Do they offer any additional protection from scratches? I can never get the things on straight and without bubbles. More »


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Smart Phones Still Have Dumb Users

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9:30AM January 27, 2012 | Angus Kidman

A little concrete proof that many consumers have no idea what they’re buying: a survey of 7485 American and European phone owners found that 46 per cent of those who owned an iPhone 4 believed that it could be used to access 4G networks. More »


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Bondi Hangs Your Smartphone Almost Anywhere

7:00AM January 27, 2012 | Adam Dachis

Smartphone stands and cases are handy when you need to prop up your device, but when you’re at the gym, in a car or just want to plug your phone in to charge, it’s sometimes more beneficial to just hang it on something. Bondi provides you with a means to do that. More »


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Compare The Specs On Every Super Phone

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12:45PM January 25, 2012 | Angus Kidman

Contemplating a new mobile and want to make sure it’s got seriously grunty hardware? Gizmodo has rounded up the full specs for 22 current and upcoming models, making it easy to see what you’re getting in terms of CPU, camera, screen size and much more. Definitely worth checking before you make your next purchase. [Gizmodo]


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ViBe Lets You Know Who’s Calling With Custom Vibration Patterns On Android

3:30AM January 20, 2012 | Melanie Pinola

Android: You’ve silenced your phone because you’re in a meeting but don’t want to miss an important call. ViBe creates contact-specific vibrations for calls and SMS — so you don’t have to bother with pulling out your phone anymore to see who’s calling. More »


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Reclaim Your Life After Work By Disabling Internet Access For Smartphones

1:30AM January 19, 2012 | Thorin Klosowski

It happens to all of us. We get home from work but continue to check email, waste time on social networking sites or stare blankly at a computer. It’s not healthy, but you can use the same tech that’s binding you to help you break your habit. More »


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How To Hold Your Touch Screen Gadgets Correctly

4:00PM January 18, 2012 | Whitson Gordon

We’ve talked about how to ergonomically optimise your desk, but if you’re rocking a smartphone or tablet, you may find that it’s hard to follow the same rules. InfoWorld shares some tips on avoiding RSI when using your mobile devices. More »