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Hands-On Android
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Добавлен 10 мар 2014
Android isn’t just phones. It's a complex ecosystem. It’s feature-filled. It’s customizable. Each week, Jason Howell will take a closer look at the Android operating system as well as the unique devices running it worldwide. From feature spotlights, to tips and tricks, and even reviews of apps that make Android so much fun, Hands-On Android will change how you use your smartphone for the better.
My Favorite Apps - Jason's Everyday Apps
Everyone has their list of favorite apps. Jason Howell took a look at his app drawer and pulled out some of the apps that he makes sure are installed on every device he tests.
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Hands-On Android Episode 43
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Gboard Tips and Tricks - Google Keyboard's Hidden Features That Make Typing Easier
Просмотров 47 тыс.3 года назад
Typing on smartphones has never been a fun experience. Jason Howell knows that pain well. That's why he's collected some of his favorite type saving tips that make Google's Gboard app even easier to use. • Quick capitalization. • Remove a stored auto-correct word. • Glide Typing. • Delete with a gesture. • Space bar cursor control. • Text editing shortcut. • Better EMOJI suggestions. • Personal...
Create Your Own Photo Cloud Storage - How to Set Up Your Own Plex Server for Photos
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
With the recent announcement that Google Photos is changing in 2021 to limit free uploads indefinitely, many smartphone users are now examining alternative options for their memories. Jason Howell walks through the process of downloading all of those photos and videos from Google and moving them to a Plex server that you control. • Using Google Takeout to download photos and videos. • Moving an...
Accessibility Features For Everyone - These Tricks Come in Handy on All Devices
Просмотров 15 тыс.3 года назад
Android has come a long way in its pursuit of bringing meaningful accessibility features to those who truly need them. Jason Howell shows off how some of those features are actually useful for everyone and not just a subset of users. • Live Captions. • Select to Speak. • Magnification. • Interaction Controls. • Flashlight for events. Host: Jason Howell Hands-On Android Episode 40 More Info: twi...
Own Your Cloud Music Locker - Takeout Your Google Play Music Library and Move It to Plexamp
Просмотров 10 тыс.3 года назад
With the death of Google Play Music, many people are looking for the best alternative for their cloud music storage. Jason Howell isn't satisfied with the RUclips Music approach so he will walk through the steps required to use Google Takeout to pull down his uploaded music and import it into Plex for use with Plexamp. • What is Plexamp? • Exporting the Google Play Music library from Google Tak...
Create a Home Automation Control Center - Take That Old Device and Give It a Job Using Action Blocks
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
If you have a smart home and an old Android phone or tablet gathering dust, put it to use as a home automation control center! Jason Howell walks through how to use Action Blocks to do just that. • Preparing the tablet or phone for Action Blocks. • Crafting the right Assistant commands. • Using custom images for one-touch widgets. • Testing the layout and setup. Action Blocks - play.google.com/...
Active Edge Your Pixel 5 - SideSqueeze+ Brings This Lost Feature Back
Просмотров 4,6 тыс.3 года назад
A popular feature of Pixel phones has been Active Edge, a shortcut for Google Assistant that is triggered when the frame of the phone is squeezed firmly. The new Pixel 5 doesn't support that feature anymore, but Jason Howell shows how using an app called SideSqueeze can bring back that functionality thanks to the onboard Barometer. • What is Active Edge? • Installing SideSqueeze . • Allowing sp...
Samsung Good Lock (Part Two) - Galaxy Customization Continues on an Even Deeper Level
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Samsung Good Lock is customization to deep that there's too much to fit into a single episode. Jason Howell dives into the Family portion of the app to discuss a number of other wholistic ways that Samsung devices can be customized. • Keys Cafe for keyboard colors and animation. • Pentastic for S Pen users. • Wonderland with animated wallpaper actions. • Themepark is whole device theming. • Nic...
Samsung Good Lock (Part One) - Deep Modular Customization of Samsung's Galaxy Phones
Просмотров 8 тыс.3 года назад
Samsung is known for offering expansive customization options to its Galaxy smartphones, but Good Lock takes it to a different level. Jason Howell walks through the first half of this impressive suite of tools that take device tweaking to a new extreme. • What is Samsung Good Lock? • Quickstar for quick settings. • Clockface for controlling lock screen clocks. • Multistar for multi-window funct...
Install the New Google TV on Nvidia Shield TV - Almost Any Android TV Device Can Be Upgraded Too!
Просмотров 150 тыс.3 года назад
Google released the new Chromecast with Google TV at its Fall hardware event last week and its the first device to be running the newly revamped Google TV interface that replaces Android TV. However, Googe hasn't pushed Google TV out to any other devices and its uncertain when that might happen. Jason Howell shows how to install the new interface on his Nvidia Shield TV from 2017 and the proces...
Galaxy Z Fold2 5G Tips and Tricks - Five Cool Things to Check Out on the Foldable Phone
Просмотров 39 тыс.3 года назад
Five cool things to check out on the foldable phone. Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold2, has a lot of impressive features that are only possible because of its unique design. Jason Howell shows off a few of the phone's key features, as well as some that are off by default. Multitasking with up to four different apps. Continue apps on cover screen. Using Flex Mode with supported...
Protect Yourself in an Emergency - How Android Can Ensure Your Personal Safety
Просмотров 3 тыс.3 года назад
There are plenty of ways that Android protects your data and online security, but how can Android help you out in the real world? Jason Howell takes a look at a number of features within Android that reach outside of the device to protect users from disasters, threats, and illness. • Emergency info on the lock screen. • Adding contact information to the lock screen. • Emergency Broadcast Notifi...
Android 11 Power Menu Customization - Make It Do Just About Anything You Want
Просмотров 35 тыс.3 года назад
Of all the new features rolling out with Android 11, one of the most interesting changes comes in the form of a revised and feature rich power menu. Jason Howell shows what the power button is capable of out of the box as well as how to add your own automations to the Device Control section with the use of Tasker. • Power Menu walkthrough. • Personal safety settings. • Google Pay integration. •...
Android 11 Review - Controlling the Conversation. Finally.
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.3 года назад
The official release of Android 11 is here, and with it, Google is giving users plenty of control over their device, their smart home, their privacy, and their communication with contacts. Jason Howell summarizes the key features of this new release, and shares his view on these new features after living with them throughout the beta period for months. • Conversations. • Bubbles. • Screen Recor...
Note 20 Ultra vs Pixel 4a Photo Walk - Two Different Camera Systems Go Head to Head
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
The Google Pixel 4a is a solid mid-range device with a proven camera that takes high quality shots easily. The Samsung Note 20 Ultra is about as premium as devices get with a stoked array of lenses and the ability to shoot like a DSLR. Jason Howell escapes the confines of his home to hit the town with both devices to see how each camera system compares to the other. • Main cameras: Landscapes, ...
Note 20 Ultra S Pen - What Makes Scribbling on the Go So Powerful and Fun?
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.3 года назад
Note 20 Ultra S Pen - What Makes Scribbling on the Go So Powerful and Fun?
How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store
Просмотров 26 тыс.3 года назад
How to Sideload APK Files - Installing Apps Outside of the Google Play Store
Keep On Task With Reminders - How to Make Sure You Don't Miss a Thing
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.3 года назад
Keep On Task With Reminders - How to Make Sure You Don't Miss a Thing
Screenshots and Screen Recordings - What To Do When Android Won't Let You
Просмотров 37 тыс.4 года назад
Screenshots and Screen Recordings - What To Do When Android Won't Let You
Root App Backup - How to Get A Comprehensive Backup of Your Device With Titanium Backup
Просмотров 19 тыс.4 года назад
Root App Backup - How to Get A Comprehensive Backup of Your Device With Titanium Backup
Android Cloud Backup - Do This Before You Wipe Your Phone
Просмотров 29 тыс.4 года назад
Android Cloud Backup - Do This Before You Wipe Your Phone
Nearby Sharing Beta: Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
Просмотров 5 тыс.4 года назад
Nearby Sharing Beta: Testing Android's Own AirDrop Solution
Low on Internal Storage? Tips to Reclaim Space!
Просмотров 204 тыс.4 года назад
Low on Internal Storage? Tips to Reclaim Space!
Stadia on Android TV: How To Make It Work!
Просмотров 32 тыс.4 года назад
Stadia on Android TV: How To Make It Work!
Android 11 Beta 1: Best New Features
Просмотров 4,4 тыс.4 года назад
Android 11 Beta 1: Best New Features
Android 10 Desktop Mode: Experimenting With a Hidden Feature
Просмотров 356 тыс.4 года назад
Android 10 Desktop Mode: Experimenting With a Hidden Feature
Advanced Assistant: Do More With Your Phone
Просмотров 19 тыс.4 года назад
Advanced Assistant: Do More With Your Phone
Inside Chrome for Android: Tips and Tricks
Просмотров 34 тыс.4 года назад
Inside Chrome for Android: Tips and Tricks