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For most of us, app installation is something we do with the Play Store. But sometimes the best way to get an app is via an APK file, especially if that app isn’t officially available for your device. With Google Chrome being one of the most popular Android apps, we’ve prepared a guide showing you how to install it yourself. Here’s how to download Google Chrome via APK file.
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The HTC One M9 was one of the most eagerly anticipated flagship smartphones of 2015. This was largely thanks to the success of the HTC One M8 in 2014, which blew everyone away with its stunning design, neat interface, and powerful internals. The One M8 did leave a few crinkles that needed ironing out, mainly in the form of an experimental 4 MP ‘UltraPixel’ camera, so there was some work for the M9 to do this year alongside the regular chipset upgrade expected from an annual flagship successor.
HTC One M9 tips and tricks
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With an octa-core processor, much-improved 20.7 MP camera, and some nifty features that come with the latest Sense UI, the HTC One M9 has taken big steps in some areas, while in others – such as the display and design – remains unchanged. Read our HTC One M9 review to find out whether this is for better or worse.
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An in-depth HTC One M9 camera test has revealed that its technical capabilities are lower than that of the three-year-old Samsung Galaxy S3 and Apple iPhone 4s, which was released in 2011. As the HTC One M9 was only released in March 2015, this result may come as something of a surprise.
HTC One M9 tips and tricks
Buy Now: HTC One M9 from Verizon | AT&T | Sprint | T-Mobile
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There’s a lot to like about Chrome for Android, from the way it syncs your history and bookmarks over from the desktop to the incognito mode you can take advantage of to keep a lid on how much of your activity is being tracked. However, over time it can start to become sluggish. Here are some ways you can speed up Chrome for Android.
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Birds do it, bees do it, Samsung Galaxies do it… oh, hang on, we’re wrong about the birds and bees. We’re talking about wireless charging, which many Android devices support. But what is it and why should you use it? Allow us to explain why you should choose wireless charging.
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If you’re constantly playing around with your device and installing custom ROMs, you might occasionally encounter a technical problem that requires a visit to a service center. However, when your flash counter reflects a number greater than zero, this may cause you problems with the repair warranty that came with your factory phone. By utilizing an app called Triangle Away (valid for many Samsung devices) you can solve this problem, even if you’re up to your neck in custom ROMs. I’ll explain how to use this application to reset your flash counter to zero.
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Over the weekend a friend of mine told me they were considering switching from an iPhone to Android. This friend asked me about some benefits of doing so. One of the pros I mentioned about Android was that you can root the phone.
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They’re not glamorous, they’re not world-beating, but budget devices from mobile network carriers fulfill a specific purpose. While the 150 GBP asking price for the Vodafone Tab prime 6 may not scream ‘bargain’ when you can get a more powerful device for less, it has the perks of 4G, Lollipop, and possible discounts for existing Vodafone customers. Read on for our Vodafone Tab prime 6 review to find out if these facets make this Vodafone tablet worth a peek.
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Android smartphones are becoming very powerful devices, and many of them can easily handle the word-processing, photo editing and other desktop PC-type tasks. So why not make your Android smartphone double as a desktop PC? Here we show you how to install the Linux variant Debian on your Android device, on which you can then install popular programs like LibreOffice and GIMP. Best of all, you don’t need to root your device to do this.
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In the world of Android tablets there are casual tablets for reading on the weekends, gaming on the bus or watching movies in bed. Then, there are tablets that are basically laptop replacements for seriously mobile people with serious work to do. The Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE is just that: a heavy-duty tablet with Samsung’s legendary S pen stylus for multitasking and productivity on the go. Find out just how good it handles this workload in our Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE review.